DEFINING MOMENTS MINISTRIES

kful he stuck with us and genuinely cared to work with us. It felt like divine intervention that part of our story was something he was dealing with as well and we appreciated his guidance on the tough stuff. We were so thankful for his patience as our pre-marital counseling sessions were lengthy and ran way over some evenings. When we think of Rev. Don, we think of being embraced with warmth, Jesus-like love, and acceptance regardless of some difficult truths in our lives. This outstanding human with a kind soul stood in the rain (it was light when we started) getting drenched during the wedding ceremony because the bride said, "We didn't come from Florida to Tennessee in the Fall to get married inside of a barn. We could have done that in Florida!" Our close friends commented that our officiant seemed to really know us. They had no idea how much time we spent with him, but definitely enough time for him to truly know our hearts and intentions very well. Hearing our wedding party say he knew us well, said and meant a lot to us because he had 5 more pages of words prepared uniquely for us when we decided to "cut the ceremony short." When we checked the video we were 37 minutes in (our vows were long). During the ceremony, he had everyone laughing and those closest to us in tears. The time spent laughing, in tears, and changing approaches and behaviors at the recommendation of Rev. Don in order to choose each other everyday despite all of the noise and life circumstances was invaluable. He helped us realize that we are good for each other and to one another once we calm the "background noise" that life circumstances bring us at times. We give each other grace and make changes where they are needed because of Reverend Don's sessions and guidance. We wrote this on Thanksgiving Day 11.27.25, exactly one month after our ceremony. We plan to keep in touch with Rev. Don as he offers life long support to those who put in the work to be in a good place to take a giant leap of faith with his support and blessing. We will forever be thankful for Reverend Don and highly recommend his extremely professional officiant and premarital counseling services! If you have experienced a plethora of challenges or happen to have a disability (Guillain Barre Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy) I would tell you not to pass up working with Rev. Don. Don't hesitate to book if you are even thinking about it. Especially during peak wedding months :) Rob & Bree Smith 10.27.25

ple. He had great questions for us to answer and guides to get to know Devon and I before the wedding. He made the day go so smooth and was flexible to all our wants that we requested for the ceremony. I would highly recommend him!

ct, it gave us so much peace. We highly recommend Defining Moments Ministries!

our wedding ceremony. Don's warmth, sincerity, and dedication to making our day truly special were evident from our very first meeting. What sets Don apart is his genuine commitment to getting to know his couples on a personal level. From the outset, he took the time to understand our love story, our values, and our vision for our wedding ceremony. He listened attentively to our preferences regarding the level of religiosity we wanted in our ceremony and tailored every aspect to reflect our beliefs and desires. Throughout the entire planning process, Don was a constant source of support and guidance. He checked in with us regularly, offering encouragement, advice, and reassurance every step of the way. His wealth of experience and expertise in crafting meaningful, personalized ceremonies gave us the confidence that our wedding ceremony would be everything we hoped for and more. One of the things we appreciated most about Don was his ability to incorporate personal touches into our ceremony. From heartfelt anecdotes to touching readings, Don weaved elements that were meaningful to us into the fabric of our ceremony, creating a truly unforgettable experience for us and our guests. On the day of our wedding, Don's calming presence and genuine warmth helped set the tone for the entire day. His eloquent delivery, heartfelt words, and infectious enthusiasm added an extra layer of magic to our ceremony, leaving us and our guests deeply moved and profoundly touched. If you're searching for a wedding officiant who will not only marry you but also become a trusted friend and confidant throughout your wedding journey, look no further than Wedding Officiant Don. His professionalism, passion, and personalized approach make him the perfect choice for couples who want their wedding ceremony to be as unique and special as their love story. We are eternally grateful to Don for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Don, for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!