I became ordained while serving in the U.S. Navy in 1996.  I will prepare your ceremony with great care in order to make it very special for you and your fiance.  Each ceremony is customized to fit your needs. Feel free to write your own vows if you wish.  Your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life. As your wedding minister I will work with you to prepare a wonderful ceremony that reflects your ideas.  After all, this is your wedding day and you want only the best. No ceremony will be performed until the bride and groom have read over and approved of it.

I will perform your wedding at the park, under a pavilion, by the lake, in your hotel, at your house, or wherever you have in mind that is within reason.

As a non-denominational wedding minister I do not believe the minister should preach during a wedding ceremony. I do not give a sermon during my wedding ceremonies. A wedding is a ceremony of celebration & commitment.  If you would enjoy witnessing a loving event, between a loving couple, you should definitely attend a wedding ceremony.

Ceremonies will vary in length.

I have a 300W PA speaker system with wireless mic that I use. Depending on the number of guests will determine if I will use the PA system or not.

I have been performing weddings since 2005, and could not be more pleased with the ceremonies I have performed in the past.  I served in the United States Navy from 1996-2000 and was stationed on a Destroyer out of Pearl Harbor HI. I currently work full time as an Office Manager in St. Louis, MO. I am married to my best friend, my wife Jana, and together we have a wonderful five year old son named Zachary.  I live in Waterloo, IL a small town outside of St. Louis, MO.  I will perform in parts of Missouri (St. Louis area only) and Southern Illinois. I love performing weddings and I look forward to working with you.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my website and for considering The Wedding Minister to serve as your wedding officiant. I look forward to working with you and your future husband/wife.