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A Special Message from Rev. David Flaherty at Weddings by DBGF.

Congratulations and blessings to you both as you prepare to celebrate this special moment in your relationship. Planning a wedding is a significant undertaking, filled with dreams and details. I hope and pray that you find this journey more exciting than exhausting as your big day draws closer. To simplify your planning, I offer a range of affordable wedding packages and additional services for your special day. Don’t hesitate to ask for package details!

Today's weddings require tremendous time, energy, and resources, and I deeply value the effort couples and their families put into making them memorable. My role is to ensure your ceremony is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully celebrated, reflecting your unique faith journey and inviting all participants to feel included.

Couples and their guests often share how meaningful and memorable their ceremonies have been, which is the result of time and care spent in the process. This includes meeting with you to understand your vision, answering your questions, providing ceremony outlines for review, tailoring the service to your preferences, conducting the rehearsal and ceremony, and managing the necessary administrative and follow-up work.

While my Catholic identity is rooted in my heritage, family, and education within the Roman Catholic tradition, my ordination and sacraments are not officially recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. This independence allows me to honor Catholic traditions with integrity while creating personalized and meaningful ceremonies for each couple.

In addition to offering ceremonies rooted in Catholic traditions, I also delight in providing meaningful services that celebrate Protestant (Reformed) and interfaith traditions and secular and non-denominational ceremonies.

I look forward to collaborating with you to create a truly memorable wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
DE
DC
MD
NY
PA
VT
VA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings by Rev. DBGF

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Betty Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Special

Rev. Flaherty was the perfect officiant for our wedding! His warm and genuine approach made our ceremony feel deeply personal. He took the time to learn our love story and wove it beautifully into the vows. His calming presence eased our nerves, and his heartfelt words resonated with everyone. We couldn’t have asked for a more special experience
Tania
Tania Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Calming and joyful experience!

We’re so thankful to have had Reverend Flaherty officiate our small wedding - he spoke with such a balance of professionalism, humor, and joy that really helped us start our marriage on a beautiful note. And everything logistics-wise progressed so smoothly, which helped ease our nerves a thousand times!
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Theresa Sent on 02/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

June in Va Beach 2015

We’ve known Bishop DbGFlaherty for over 15 years, and when it came time to plan our same-sex wedding in 2015, there was no one else we wanted to officiate. The ceremony was everything we could have dreamed of—personal, individual, and overflowing with love. Bishop DbGFlaherty has always been a source of support, guidance, and friendship in our lives, so it felt so special to have him not only officiate but help create a ceremony that felt deeply connected to who we are as a couple. He took the time to understand our relationship and made sure that every moment reflected our love for each other. The ceremony was filled with meaning, compassion, and warmth, making it truly unforgettable. It was more than just a wedding—it was a celebration of love, and we will forever cherish the way Bishop DbGFlaherty made our day feel so personal and filled with joy.


Theresa and Lori Morris-Platte
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Penny Sent on 12/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful journey

Having Rev. Flaherty officiate our wedding was a fantastic decision! He was supportive and attentive, helping us create a ceremony that captured our relationship perfectly. His joyful delivery and beautiful words made the experience magical. Guests commented on how wonderful he was. We feel so fortunat to have had him guide us on our special day—thank you, Rev. Flaherty!
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