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Weddings As You Wish

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union
Laura
Molly
Melissa
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

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.

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 25 years in business

  • We speak English

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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
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Weddings As You Wish

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Reviewers rave about Don Goodrum as an officiant, praising his warmth, professionalism, clear communication, and ability to create personal, meaningful ceremonies with minimal planning. He’s lauded for flexibility—accommodating last-minute requests, rehearsals, and beach services—and for handling logistics like license filing. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave about Don Goodrum as an officiant, praising his warmth, professionalism, clear communication, and ability to create personal, meaningful ceremonies with minimal planning. He’s lauded for flexibility—accommodating last-minute requests, rehearsals, and beach services—and for handling logistics like license filing. Highly recommended.

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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Makenzie Sent on 06/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Officiant Don Goodman

Don Goodman was absolutely wonderful as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, he was kind, professional, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony special. He took the time to get to know us and created a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and true to our relationship.
On our wedding day, he helped create a warm and relaxed atmosphere while still making the moment feel incredibly special. His words were heartfelt, and he delivered everything with such grace and sincerity. We received so many compliments from our families about how beautiful the ceremony was.
We are so grateful to Don for being such an important part of our day. If you’re looking for an officiant who is caring, thoughtful, and truly passionate about what he does, we highly recommend him!
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Kelly Sent on 06/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Don Goodrum

Don Goodrum officiated our wedding in Florida. He did an amazing job. He was very efficient with communication and had great professionalism. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!
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Jayson Sent on 06/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Panama City Beach - 260529

Don did an outstanding job officiating our wedding.

To be honest, we didn't spend a lot of time planning the ceremony itself. My wife spoke with Don on the phone for a short conversation before the wedding, and that was about it. Because of that, I wasn't really sure what to expect.

What impressed me most was how thoughtful and personal the ceremony felt despite the limited preparation. Don took the time to understand what was important to us and delivered a ceremony that reflected both of our personalities and exactly the type of wedding we wanted. Nothing felt generic or scripted.

On the day of the wedding, Don was professional, organized, and made everything feel easy. He guided the ceremony naturally and struck the right balance between being meaningful, personal, and relaxed.

One of the things I appreciated most was that Don didn't make the process complicated. We were looking for a simple ceremony that still felt special and authentic to us, and he delivered exactly that.

If you're looking for an officiant who can create a personal and memorable ceremony without requiring months of planning and meetings, I highly recommend Don.

Thank you again, Don, for helping make our day exactly what we hoped it would be.
Molly
Molly Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Lewis & Molly

Everything was amazing, we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Definitely recommend!!!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

I wholeheartedly recommend Reverend Goodrum!

Reverend Goodrum was so kind and helpful. He provided guidance and a beautiful service for us. We are so grateful for him. I highly recommend him for your wedding. Thanks again, Reverend!
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Michelle Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Officiant

Don was a great officiant! We knew exactly what to expect day-of because of his exceptional communication leading up to our ceremony, and we received many compliments from guests about how wonderful he was. I would recommend Don without hesitation.
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Bridget Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement 26

We are so grateful to Rev Don for marrying us last minute on our beautiful beaches! From the moment we contacted him, he was kind, professional and incredibly accommodating. His warm personality and calming presence made our special day even more memorable. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and creates a beautiful ceremony, we highly recommend Rev Don!
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Dalton Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely awesome

Mr. Goodrum was very helpful throughout the planning process and was spectacular at the ceremony!
Lauryn
Lauryn Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5/2/26 Wedding

Don was amazing!! We were from out of state and didn’t meet in person until the rehearsal dinner the night before!! Our ceremony was beautiful. Highly professional, affordable & couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! 
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