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Wendy Duncan Ministries

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union

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About this vendor

Wendy Duncan Ministries

Professional Wedding Officiant Services Across Central Oregon and Beyond

Wendy Duncan, founder of Wendy Duncan Ministries, is a professional, inclusive, and highly experienced officiant serving couples throughout Central Oregon and beyond. Whether your ceremony is Christian, non-denominational, spiritual, or secular, Wendy is honored to create and deliver meaningful, personalized ceremonies that reflect your values and love story.

Ceremonies Offered

Wendy specializes in a wide range of ceremony types, including:

  • Traditional weddings

  • Elopements

  • Destination weddings

  • Vow renewals

  • Same-sex weddings (LGBTQ+ inclusive)

  • Civil unions

  • Interfaith ceremonies

  • Non-religious ceremonies

  • Single-faith services

  • Commitment ceremonies

  • Celebrations of Life

Wendy brings professionalism, warmth, and flexibility to each event—ensuring that your ceremony feels both personal and seamless.

Rehearsal Services

To ensure everything runs smoothly on your big day, Wendy is available to lead wedding rehearsals, guiding you and your wedding party through each part of the ceremony. Her rehearsal services help:

  • Clarify roles and processional order

  • Coordinate timing with music and cues

  • Boost confidence for all participants

  • Eliminate stress and last-minute confusion

She also offers guidance and suggestions as needed to ensure your ceremony flows beautifully and reflects your unique vision.

Officiant Training for Friends or Family

If you’ve chosen a loved one to officiate your wedding, Wendy offers comprehensive Officiant Training to help them prepare with confidence. This training includes:

  • How to interview the couple and design a personalized ceremony

  • Guidance on marriage license procedures

  • A custom-crafted ceremony script tailored to the couple’s wishes

  • Best practices for delivery, audience engagement, and handling unexpected moments

  • Step-by-step instructions for completing and filing the marriage license

This service is ideal for couples seeking a personal touch while ensuring legal and professional standards are met.

Locations Served

Wendy proudly travels to ceremonies across Central Oregon, including (but not limited to):
Bend, La Pine, Madras, Powell Butte, Prineville, Redmond, Terrebonne, Sisters, Sunriver, Tumalo, and McKenzie Bridge. She also serves Blue River, the Columbia Gorge, and the Oregon Coast.

Willing to travel beyond these areas for a small travel fee, Wendy is happy to officiate weddings at a variety of stunning venues—from riverside and mountain ceremonies to lakeside elopements or luxurious resort settings.

Why Couples Choose Wendy Duncan

  • Professional, reliable, and calm under pressure

  • Warm, inclusive, and welcoming to all couples

  • Skilled at crafting custom, heartfelt ceremonies

  • Flexible with travel and ceremony styles

  • Committed to making your day meaningful, memorable, and stress-free

📍 Learn more or contact Wendy at: www.wendyduncanministries.com
Let’s make your special day unforgettable—with a ceremony that feels just right.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 15 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Elle  & Drew's wedding
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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$145

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
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OR

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviews of Wendy Duncan Ministries

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Reviewers praised the officiant as warm, professional, and highly communicative, crafting personalized, heartfelt ceremonies that reflected each couple. She was punctual, helped with rehearsals, handled marriage-license paperwork, and accommodated special requests. Guests found her calming, flexible, and worth the cost, with many strong recommendations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers praised the officiant as warm, professional, and highly communicative, crafting personalized, heartfelt ceremonies that reflected each couple. She was punctual, helped with rehearsals, handled marriage-license paperwork, and accommodated special requests. Guests found her calming, flexible, and worth the cost, with many strong recommendations.

Monica
Monica Sent on 08/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We are so happy we found Wendy to marry us!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Wendy marry us at our wedding, and she was truly amazing! From the very beginning, she brought such warmth, kindness, and professionalism to the entire process. She made us feel comfortable, guided us with ease, and delivered the most beautiful ceremony that felt so personal and meaningful.. Our guests and wedding party couldn’t stop complimenting how heartfelt and genuine she was. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to officiate our wedding, she made the day so special and unforgettable. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who goes above and beyond to create a magical ceremony!
Phil
Phil Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Easy Legal Ceremony

Very warm and flexible with our needs. a great experience with Wendy officiating our quick park ceremony for us. Very grateful :)
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Brandee Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!!!!!!

Wendy is great! She listened to our story and put together vows that were perfect for us. She is great with follow up and check in. She is punctual and delivers the vows with such heartfelt grace!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 03/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret!

I can not praise Wendy and Paul enough! Wendy has so much patience as I would sometimes take some time to respond due to my demanding job and not having a wedding planner/coordinator but she was the absolute best at taking the time to figure things out and have an amazing ceremony prepared. Paul was our officiant and we had him there for the rehearsal as well. We were so thrilled to have them on our team and so glad they were willing to travel to the coast. Yes, they are on the higher side of cost but the team is worth it and in the end, the ceremony is what a wedding is all about
Dawn
Dawn Sent on 03/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better officiant!!

We immediately connected with Wendy's warmth and passion for providing a memorable ceremony for our elopement. From emails to phone calls and in-person meetings, she was professional, engaged, and went out of her way to make sure our day was perfect. I can't express how much we appreciated her presence.
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Amit Sent on 02/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent officiant!

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding officiant. From our very first conversation, Wendy was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive to what we wanted. She took the time to understand our story, answer all of our questions, and guide us through the entire process without ever making us feel rushed or stressed.

If you’re looking for someone professional, compassionate, and genuinely invested in making your day special, I highly recommend them. We are so grateful to have had Wendy be part of our wedding!
E
Eric Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wendy is fantastic

Wendy officiated our wedding this past summer and we were thrilled with her services! She was extremely professional throughout the entire process, from planning through the day of, and she even took care of filing our marriage license so we could just focus on celebrating. We had an initial phone call where we got to know her, and she learned about us and our story. Then when we got closer to the day of, she sent us a draft of the ceremony that we could edit and add to so that we could make it our own. She was on time and well-prepared on the day of, and the ceremony went extremely smoothly. We would HIGHLY recommend Wendy to anyone who is looking for a professional officiant who takes care of all the details on your big day!
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Jon Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

From the first contact my now wife had with Wendy till the end of our wedding Wendy was simply amazing. We are from out of state and didn’t even have a venue. Wendy was kind and gave us some great recommendations and ideas for the perfect spot to say our I do’s. Even the county clerk told us we are in great hands when she found out who our officiant was. Wendy provided lots of helpful options to help us craft a ceremony tailored to us. Our ceremony was short and sweet. There was so much passion, kindness, caring, joy, enthusiasm, reverence, professionalism, happiness just flowing from Wendy. She truly loves what she does. It felt like a lost friend was there to celebrate our happy ceremony. Just call and speak with this woman, listen for yourself. We had the perfect wedding
M
Mckenzzi Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks for our amazing wedding!

Wendy was such a wonderful officiant from start to finish! We had no idea where to begin, and she guided us through every step with kindness and clarity. She created a ceremony that was personal, heartfelt, and absolutely beautiful — everything we could have hoped for. We’re especially grateful for her patience and understanding with our families throughout the process. Thank you, Wendy, for making our wedding ceremony truly perfect!
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement Ceremony was a Breeze!

Wendy was so easy to work with. After a phone call to get to know us, Wendy crafted a beautiful ceremony that was just what we needed. We held an intimate lakeside ceremony and had tear felt moments (to which Wendy came prepared with tissues). Wendy definitely knows what she's doing and was a pleasure to work with.
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Team

Wendy Duncan
Wendy Duncan
Founder and Ordained Minister
Paul Carter
Paul Carter
Ordained Minister

Professional Network & Endorsements

Wild Teacup Wild Teacup Wedding Photographers

Wendy is wonderful to work with. She is so positive and engaging. She makes each ceremony feel unique and supports the couples through the journey. As a photographer I enjoy working with her and watching her do her magic!

Erica Swantek Photography Erica Swantek Photography Wedding Photographers

I have had the opportunity to get to know Wendy Duncan through the Wedding Professionals Association of Central Oregon. She is thoughtful, kind and absolutely loves marrying couples. I highly recommend her services for your wedding day!

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