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Reverend Don Goodrum
Reverend Don Goodrum
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Weddings As You Wish is a Christian wedding officiant servicing the Pensacola, Destin and Panama City, Florida area. Don Goodrum will work with brides and grooms to create a unique ceremony that reflects their hopes, dreams, personalities, and commitment to each other. Don trained at the Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary and was licensed as a Southern Baptist minister in 1984. In 2002, he was ordained through the Universal Life Church.

Services Offered

Don is passionate about helping you craft a wedding that feels right to you and your partner. From traditional vows on the beach to Star Trek-themed ceremonies, this officiant has done it all. Your vows can be customized to your desires, or you are welcome to use a template. As someone who considers himself to be God’s representative in your wedding proceedings, Don does ask that you acknowledge Him on some level during the celebration. Weddings As You Wish also serves as a registered premarital counselor.

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Starting at $250
Couples usually spend
$300

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$15

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
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CO
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DC
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WY

What languages do you speak?

English
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Don Goodrum consistently receives high praise for his professionalism, kindness, and personalized approach to officiating weddings. Reviewers highlight his quick response times, flexibility, and ability to make the ceremony smooth and special. Don's caring demeanor, attention to detail, and overall helpfulness are commended, with multiple reviewers highly recommending his services for weddings and vow renewals. His ability to personalize ceremonies according to the couple's wishes, and his prompt communication throughout the planning process, make him a standout choice for couples seeking an officiant for their special day.

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Don Goodrum consistently receives high praise for his professionalism, kindness, and personalized approach to officiating weddings. Reviewers highlight his quick response times, flexibility, and ability to make the ceremony smooth and special. Don's caring demeanor, attention to detail, and overall helpfulness are commended, with multiple reviewers highly recommending his services for weddings and vow renewals. His ability to personalize ceremonies according to the couple's wishes, and his prompt communication throughout the planning process, make him a standout choice for couples seeking an officiant for their special day.

Laura
Laura Sent on 10/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant We Could Have Asked For

Don Goodrum was the best wedding officiant we could have ever asked for. We are so happy we found him. From our first conversation over the phone we knew we wanted him to be a part of our special day. We were immediately impressed with his responsiveness to our emails, guidance, and professionalism throughout the entire experience. He gave us some great feedback while planning our ceremony and had many templates and examples for us to work off of. He allowed us to make the ceremony custom to us and our relationship. He also offered pre-marital counseling and I know my husband and I will continue to take advice and input from that session throughout our entire marriage.

Don made our ceremony absolutely perfect. It was the most special, memorable aspect of our wedding day that we will never forget. All of our guests are still commenting about how great of a job Don did, how beautiful it was, and how he truly spoke to my husband, myself, and our entire family. The words were meaningful and sincere and it was everything we could have wished for.

We chose not to have a rehearsal, but the day felt just as smooth as if we had. Don was a critical part of this and delivered a perfectly customized ceremony and executed it flawlessly. He far exceeded our expectations. Don has a warm and calming presence about him that you can feel when you’re around him. We can’t express how pleased we were and how thankful we are to have found him to officiate our wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Kadie Sent on 02/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

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Don Goodrum was very helpful for our big day! A very kind and sincere human being. He was very professional and helped answer any questions that we had. He viewed us as people first and not just a job!
Mandy
Mandy Sent on 01/21/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!

Don was always flexible with his time when we needed to talk or discuss anything. His caring demeanor was more than I could have imagined. This was my first marriage, so I didn’t know what to expect, but he walked me through it with ease. He was patient when things weren’t going exactly as planned, and helped us write our vows. I would 100/10 recommend him!
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