Professional Officiant and Officiant Training
Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Terrebonne, La Pine
Service area
Paul Carter
ASSOCIATE MINISTER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
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!
Details
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Catholic
Spiritual
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Paul Carter
Associate Minister
Paul has lived in central Oregon since 1973. He has assisted Wendy on many of her weddings. Paul has an engaging personality and he is able to connect with a diverse group of people. Paul is also an Ordained Minister through Universal Ministries. When he is not officiating weddings, you can find him serving the community as a Realtor® with John L. Scott Real Estate, or golfing one of Central Oregon’s amazing golf courses.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0101 reviews
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Review Summary
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Wendy was highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional work as an officiant at weddings. Reviewers appreciated her personalized approach, professionalism, and ability to create heartfelt and meaningful ceremonies. Wendy's responsiveness, attention to detail, and calming presence were highlighted, making her a highly recommended choice for couples looking for an officiant to make their special day even more special.Review photos
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Christine H
Highlighted review.
5.0
4/11/2024
Where do I even begin with Wendy? She was an absolute gem as our officiant! From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect fit for our special day. Wendy's warmth and professionalism immediately put us at ease during the planning process.
Leading up to the wedding, Wendy was incredibly attentive, making sure every detail of our ceremony reflected our personalities and love story. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it truly showed in the heartfelt words she spoke during the ceremony.
On the big day, Wendy exceeded all expectations. Her delivery was flawless, and her words resonated with everyone present. We received countless compliments from our guests about how moving and beautiful the ceremony was, and it's all thanks to Wendy.
Not only is Wendy an amazing officiant, but she's also a wonderful person. Her genuine care and dedication to making our day perfect were evident throughout the entire process. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her as part of our wedding, and we can't recommend her enough to other couples looking for an officiant who truly goes above and beyond. Thank you, Wendy, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 04/11/2024
Oh, Christy, I appreciate your kind words so much!!! You and Matt are so delightful and f...
un! It was an honor to be part of your incredibly special day! Lots of love...WD
Miranda T
5.0
7/31/2025
I was honored to have Wendy be apart of the most important day of my life. She did such an amazing job and we love her so much! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else by our side. Thank you Wendy!❤️
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 08/01/2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Miranda! It is I who am very honored:) Love ...
and hugs to you both...WD
Any questions?
Miranda S
5.0
7/30/2025
Wendy was incredible. She made sure she got to know my husband and I during our consultation—how we met, what we valued about our relationship, and what we wanted marriage to look like— to ensure our ceremony felt custom and special. She was also our biggest cheerleader. Whether it was my makeup, my husband and his father’s suits, or my dress: she was the biggest fan of it! Above all, she was also our personal expert. Anything my husband and I didn’t know, we felt confident to respond with “let’s ask Wendy.” I don’t plan on ever having another wedding ceremony, but if I could marry my husband again, I’d love for Wendy to help me with that.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/30/2025
Awwww....Miranda, thank you so much for the amazing review!!! You and Mark keep me in min...
d for your 10 year vow renewal:) Love and hugs...WD
Britney T
5.0
7/20/2025
Wendy did a wonderful job at our wedding! I couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through our ceremony! Thank you!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/21/2025
Thank you so much, Britney! You and Damon are the sweetest together:) It was incredible ...
to be a part of your very special day! WD
Emily B
5.0
7/14/2025
Wendy was an absolute PLEASURE to work with! We were able to work with her to customize our ceremony to make it everything that we were hoping for. She was quick with all of her responses and her presence was very calming up at the altar. I would highly recommend using Wendy for your ceremony!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/16/2025
And Emily, it was a PLEASURE to be part of your and Connor's very special day! I apprecia...
te the amazing review! Thank you! WD
Melissa G
5.0
7/01/2025
Wendy is the BEST!! We knew within minutes of talking to her that she would be the one to marry us! She is so kind and informative, and really helped us personalize or ceremony and make it so special. She walked us through the entire process has made it stress free. All of our guests were so impressed with her too!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/01/2025
Melissa, thank you so much for the lovely review! It was such a pleasure to meet you, Jim...
and your new family! Wishing you all the best! WD
Kaitlin C
5.0
6/11/2025
Wendy was the most incredible officiant we could have ever asked for. She created a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and deeply meaningful. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how beautiful and touching the ceremony was.
She took the time to get to know us and really captured our story and values in a way that felt authentic and warm. Her words were filled with love, and she set the perfect tone for the rest of our wedding day!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/01/2025
Kaitlin, thank you so much for the incredible review! I appreciate you taking your valuab...
le time. It was an honor to be part of your very special day! Wishing you all the best!!! WD
Kaelyn C
5.0
2/11/2025
Wendy was wonderfully attentive to what I requested of her, and very responsive when I reached out! She put together a beautifully written ceremony for us. I absolutely would recommend her to friends and family in need of services she provides 😊
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 02/11/2025
Thank you so much for the great review, Kaelyn! It was such a pleasure to meet you, and J...
ordan, and your families! Wishing you all the best!!! WD
Paola O
5.0
1/18/2025
Wendy was everything we were wishing for! She made ud feel special, my family also speaks Spanish and we made them feel welcome and she performed a beautiful ceremony, she took our suggestions and made them even better. She is the best! Highly recommend her services, she will make your special day even more special.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 01/22/2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Paola! It was a pleasure to meet your family. Y...
o hablo espanol un poquito:)
Brittney S
5.0
12/18/2024
Wendy was so wonderful! She made us feel so comfortable and just made everything so simple for us. She kept in contact with me the whole time and was just a pleasure to be around! I would 1000/10 recommend her to anyone wanting to get married!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 12/18/2024
Brittney, thank you for the amazing review! It was incredible that you and Tyler traveled...
so far to get married on the Oregon Coast! I will always remember you two. Take good care...WD
Katy H
5.0
12/14/2024
We loved working with Wendy! She was really quick to respond to our inquiries, extremely flexible, thoughtful, and professional! The ceremony she put together for us was perfect! She was great with communication and even sent us reminders to make sure we were on track with the paperwork for our marriage license. She's really kind and a great officiant, I would highly recommend her!!!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 12/17/2024
Thank you so much for the great review, Katy! It was such a pleasure to be part of your v...
ery special day! Wishing you all the best! WD
Kelsey R
5.0
12/13/2024
Simply put, Wendy is a wave of positivity and happiness. She is sweet, organized, patient, adaptable and overall just a pleasure to be around and work with. I would recommend her to everyone!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 12/17/2024
Awww...thank you, Kelsey! You two are the cutest together! Wishing you all the best!!! ...
WD
Taylor H
5.0
10/24/2024
Wendy was EXCELLENT! I am so happy that we found her as our officiant for our big day. As an out-of-state bride, I was nervous about finding someone local to officiate. Wendy came recommended from our wedding coordinator and our venue and I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed working with her. She was extremely communicative and really got to know my husband and I before our ceremony to make sure everything was what we wanted. Her kindness and positive energy was the perfect addition to our day. I also appreciated how helpful she was in explaining the marriage license process (again, we’re from out of state!) and made sure that everything was set leading up to the wedding day. After our ceremony, we had at least a dozen guests come up to us and tell us how wonderful of a job Wendy did. She really nailed it and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that needs an officiant in the area!!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 10/28/2024
Taylor, thank you so much for the AMAZING review!!! It was an honor to be part of your ve...
ry special day! Wishing you both all the very best!!! WD
William T
5.0
10/19/2024
Wendy was terrific in many ways.
She was straightforward and transparent regarding her services and always delivered on time.
Wendy is very easy to be around and fit in with our group seamlessly.
I also really liked her approach for allowing unique customization to the overall wedding service, process and vows.
Very delightful, she was great.
Thanks again,
Bill and Felice 2024
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 10/19/2024
Bill, thank you so much for the amazing review! I so enjoyed meeting you, Felice, your gr...
anddaughter and friends! It was a lovely little ceremony. Wishing you all the very best!!! WD
Mariya B
5.0
7/20/2024
Wendy was so wonderful to work with. She walked us through the process every step of the way. She was thinking of answers before I even knew to ask the questions. Her professionalism and knowledge shined the entire time through. We worked with Paul for our ceremony, and he walked us through the dry run and helped prepare us. He kept us running on schedule, everything was beautifully smooth.
-Bryan & Mariya
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/20/2024
Thank you so much for the amazing review, Mariya! Paul was so happy to be part of your an...
d Bryan's very special day! It is truly an honor. Wishing you all the best!!! WD
JESSICA W
5.0
7/17/2024
Wendy and Paul both did a great job working with us on vows and the ceremony. Wendy thank you so much for dealing with all the chaos of our family and friends during the rehearsal. we were so glad to get that practice in before the big day and it definitely helped calm our nerves. Paul did a wonderful job the day of our wedding we are so happy with how everything turned out. Thank you for being a part of our day.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 02/21/2025
Thank you so much for the great review, Jessica! It was absolutely our pleasure:) All th...
e best...Wendy & Paul
Melissa S
5.0
7/09/2024
I am so thankful that Wendy was a part of our special day!
My husband and I met Wendy at the Bend Wedding Expo last spring and we immediately clicked. She is so sweet, warm, and welcoming and we knew we wanted to work with her. She was actually the first vendor we hired once we booked our day!
Working with Wendy was streamlined and easy. We had a call with her a few months before our wedding day to connect and get to know one another. After that call, she sent us details on our ceremony script and how to obtain our marriage license.
We had her join us for our rehearsal, which I highly recommend because she helped walk us through all the movements and had great advice on the little details.
She showed up on time and ready to go day of. She was so helpful and sweet. The ceremony itself was absolutely beautiful, and we had multiple guests come up to us afterwards saying how magical it was.
We definitely recommend Wendy to anyone looking for an officiant in Central Oregon.
Wendy, thank you for everything. You were incredible and we are so thankful for you!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/10/2024
Melissa, thank you so much for writing such an amazing review! I greatly appreciate it! ...
You and Cam are so fun and vibrant:) It has been an extreme pleasure to get to know you! Hope to see you around town...love, Wendy
Raquel D
5.0
7/09/2024
Wendy was great! We had a beautiful ceremony at the Painted Hills and every part of it was perfect. We loved working with her!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/09/2024
It was incredibly special that you love the Painted Hills so much and you and Merik got to...
get married there! Thank you for choosing me to be your officiant:) Wishing you all the best! WD
Danielle H
5.0
7/05/2024
Wendy Duncan was an excellent officiant. She took time to get to know us as a couple and sent over a ceremony that has options for us to select. I cried while reading it at my kitchen table. The craftsmanship she puts into making the words fit perfectly really made our day special. I had many guests reach out to let me know how special they thought the ceremony was. Wendy really out did herself. She thought of everything. I would highly recommend her to any couple and any type of ceremony.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/05/2024
Danielle! Thank you so much for the beautiful review! You almost made me cry at the thou...
ght of you crying. Sending love to you both! WD
Natasha N
5.0
6/27/2024
My husband and I are so pleased with Wendy, she did everything we asked for on our special day and tied it all together beautifully. She made us feel comfortable immediately and didn’t rush us to sign wedding certificate afterwards. We highly recommend Wendy to anyone! ❤️
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 06/28/2024
Thank you so much, Natasha, for the beautiful review! It was really special to incorporat...
e the wonderful ideas that you had. Wishing you all the best! WD
Celina C
5.0
4/25/2024
Wendy did an excellent job with the service and was able to custom it to what we wanted in the ceremony! She did a fantastic job and her professionalism and presence was exactly what we were looking for.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 04/26/2024
Thank you so much, Celina! Loved how your beautiful children were involved and how much J...
ustin engaged with them. Truly heart felt. Take good care...WD
Bruce L
5.0
4/25/2024
Wendy was simply amazing! We booked her sort of last minute, and she was more than accommodating for all of our strange and corky requests. She gave us some templates to build our vows off of, and we were able to take them and run with them. Upon speaking and meeting with her, she was all smiles, carrying a natural sense of calm and fun at the same time! Do yourself a favor, and feel confident in booking with Wendy!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 04/26/2024
Bruce, you and Anastasiia are just amazing human beings! Wishing all the best and thank y...
ou for the amazing review! WD
Anastasia L
5.0
4/22/2024
Wendy was the best. So easy to respond, so happy. I am
Glad we choose her.
Maureen O
5.0
3/25/2024
From the moment we connected with Wendy she guided us to a perfect wedding day on St. Patrick’s Day at Smith Rock. The abundant sunshine with moments of laughter was a beautiful gift!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 03/27/2024
Maureen, it was so special to be part of your and Steve's St. Patrick's Day ceremony! I w...
ish you all the best! WD
Mariana G
5.0
1/30/2024
Thank you so much Wendy for making our special day amazing!!!! We appreciated having you there and celebrating with us, you were willing to travel there even with not so good weather conditions. You were kind and accommodating, thank you!!!
Steve and Kathi P
5.0
1/26/2024
Working with Wendy was a wonderful experience from the first phone call to the moment we said “I do.” Not only did she help us manage the details of the ceremony, she provided guidance and direction in getting many of the details sorted and in place prior to the event. She is thoughtful, kind, smart, very organized and went above and beyond in helping us make our event even better than we could have imagined. We highly recommend Wendy and her team if you are in need of an officiant for your wedding.
Lia D
5.0
12/30/2023
Wendy was an exceptional officiant. She is a true professional with the biggest heart and warmest smile. We discussed our ceremony early on, and she drafted a document with many options for vows and readings to choose from. She openly accepted any feedback we shared. On our wedding day, she wore a beautiful long black dress, in honor of the black tie dress code. I would choose her again in a heartbeat!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 12/31/2023
Thank you so much, Lia!!! It was such a pleasure to be part of your and Patrick's special...
day! I wish you both all the best! WD
Beth W
5.0
11/20/2023
Wendy did such a fabulous job officiating our wedding! She was so kind and easy to work with, as well as responsive and organized! She also helped us out with rehearsal and made everything run smoothly. I'd highly recommend her for your wedding!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 11/21/2023
Thank you so much, Beth, for the great review! You and Kyle are so awesome together:) Wi...
shing you two all the best!!! WD
Maria A
5.0
9/20/2023
Wendy was exceptional!! She really provided a genuine & personal experience for our big day!! She was incredibly thoughtful, organized and led us into our wedding with ease & confidence. Our guest & other vendors also absolutely loved her! She is truly there for you and what matters most!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 09/20/2023
Thank you so much, Maria, for the great review! You were stunning walking down the aisle ...
to Kyle:) Thank you for allowing me to be part of your very special day! WD
Amanda R
5.0
8/20/2023
Words cannot describe how much we love Wendy. Our forest wedding venue was evacuated the day our guests were arriving and we were heartbroken. We scrambled to find accommodations for everyone, and had just hours to pivot plans. All of our vendors worked together and made it happen, and our actual wedding day ended up being a couple hours north in another direction. It was 105 degrees and we were outside the new venue for the ceremony. Wendy was there with a smile on her face, embraced us both and stood directly in the sun to officiate our on-the-fly wedding. She was wonderful and we will be forever grateful for her willingness to help us make this happen. She is the absolute sweetest and we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Incredibly responsive, professional and just a genuinely wonderful person. Thank you Wendy! Always a place in our hearts.
- Amanda & Craig Robertson
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 08/20/2023
Amanda and Craig, thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a special review:) Orego...
n is such a lovely place and it was unfortunate that a wild fire broke out right before your wedding. But, my goodness, your backup venue was incredible!!!! And I know many of your vendors and we were all very happy to accommodate:) Take good care...love, Wendy
Wynne T
5.0
8/03/2023
Wendy was amazing and so professional! She made us feel at ease during the ceremony and everything went so smoothly.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 08/15/2023
Thank you so much, Wynne! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your very special day...
!
Brittany C
5.0
7/18/2023
We cannot say enough kind things about Wendy. She is such a warm, intentional, and professional person. She took away a lot of the stress that a wedding ceremony holds. Wendy was very considerate when putting together the structure of the ceremony and was open to feedback along the way. Hopefully we can work together in the future on a vow renewal!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/19/2023
Yay!!! Would be so happy to be part of your future vow renewal:) Thank you, Brittany for...
the wonderful review! Wishing you all the best! WD
Amy J
5.0
7/14/2023
Wendy was AMAZING! She was so easy to work with throughout the whole process: she explained everything, took care of all the logistics, wrote a beautiful ceremony that we were able to customize to fit our needs, and organized and coached everyone during the rehearsal so that we all felt comfortable day-of. During the actual ceremony, Wendy was so clear-spoken and had a brilliant smile that set a lovely tone and reflected our joy. We can't recommend her enough!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/14/2023
Amy, thank you so much for the amazing review! It was so fun to be part of your journey! ...
You and Sam are on a great adventure:) Take care...WD
Ryan W
5.0
7/13/2023
Wendy was amazing to work with. Professional as they come!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/14/2023
Thank you so much, Ryan! Wishing you and Bri all the best! WD
Vincent H
5.0
7/13/2023
Wendy was wonderful. She spent the time beforehand to get to know us and our family. We were in constant communication as needed to make our day and the ceremony exactly what we wanted. Wendy is a true professional and such a great person to have as our officiant. We would highly recommend her without any reservations and will recommend her to our family and friends in the Central Oregon area.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 07/13/2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Vince! You are Darcy are so perfect together! Y...
ou are on a wonderful journey! Happy marriage and happy retirement! WD
Ally S
5.0
6/22/2023
Wendy was fantastic! She was great with communicating prior to our big day, forming a ceremony that was perfect for what we wanted. It felt very personal, and intimate. She wore a professional outfit that was perfect for in our photos also. And she was smiling the whole time. Now I realize those small details make a big difference in the photos!! She was also very affordable. I recommend you just reach out and check her out. There’s no pressure from her even after this first contact. Highly recommend Wendy.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 06/22/2023
Ally, thank you so much for the great review! It was magical to be on the Oregon coast wi...
th you and your beautiful family. I have the shell that your son gave me in my kitchen:) Wishing you all the best!!! WD
Elizabeth A
5.0
6/22/2023
Wendy was professional yet very personable and kind. She made the whole experience even more special! I highly recommend her.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 06/22/2023
Thank you Liz! You and Marlo are so great together! Wishing you many years of happiness ...
and health!
Andrea C
5.0
6/21/2023
Wendy made our ceremony absolute perfection. Her eloquence, tone of voice, and delivery of the ceremony went above and beyond all of our expectations. We had about 20+ guests come up to us during the wedding asking, “how did you find your officiant, she was amazing!”. Hiring her was actually one of our best decisions about our entire wedding. Thank you, Wendy!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 06/21/2023
Andrea, thank you SO much for the beautiful review!!! You and Carlo are just amazing and ...
I will always remember your ceremony! Wishing you all the very best!!! WD
Dakota H
5.0
6/13/2023
Wendy was the absolute best and made our ceremony truly ours. I got countless compliments on how great she was and how “us” the ceremony was. She’s the best and our wedding wouldn’t be the same without her.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 06/17/2023
Dakota, thank you so much for the wonderful review and your nice comments:) I very much a...
ppreciated your "go with the flow" attitude! It made for an easy rehearsal and great ceremony. Wishing you all the best! WD
Samantha A
5.0
11/14/2022
Wendy was such a sweet and calming presence on our wedding day. The process leading up to the ceremony was completely stress free, and her gentle voice made the ceremony feel so peaceful. We received so many compliments from our guests about the ceremony and how well Wendy delivered the reading!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 11/14/2022
Samantha, thank you for the beautiful review! You looked stunning on your wedding day, in...
the snow:) It was a pleasure to be part of it with you and Casey! Wishing you all the best! WD
Amy K
5.0
6/16/2022
Wendy and her partner Paul were absolutely fantastic to work with! The idea of searching for an officiant was originally intimidating to me and I came across very positive reviews online for Wendy, so decided to reach out! I was not led astray, she and Paul surely lived up to all of the positive reviews! The ceremony script they created for us was beautiful, emotional, relatable and also short and sweet, which is exactly what we requested. Paul was our day of officiant and did an amazing job at not only facilitating the reading, but making me and my fiance feel extremely comfortable while reciting our vows in front of a small crowd. Happy tears were shed and it was more special than either of us could have ever imagined. I can't say enough positive things about both Paul and Wendy and highly recommend choosing them to help make your wedding day absolutely perfect! Thank you Paul and Wendy! We will forever be grateful!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 06/16/2022
Amy....THANK YOU so much!!! Paul absolutely loved meeting you and Cody and being part of ...
your very special day! Glad everything worked out to perfection:) Wishing you every happiness!!! Wendy
JEANNELLE S
5.0
5/16/2022
She was so helpful getting everything ready and set for the ceremony. So sweet and a great ceremony!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 05/16/2022
Thank you so much, Jeannelle! Your family and friends made me feel like one of their own....
Good luck and best wishes to you and Tyler!!! WD
Breanna C
5.0
5/13/2022
Wendy was very friendly and professional while helping us easily create a ceremony that perfectly fit our needs and wants.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 05/14/2022
Hi Breanna! Thank you so very much!!! It was a pleasure to be part of your very special ...
day!
Kylie K
5.0
4/19/2022
Can't recommend Wendy highly enough! Communicative, supportive, willing to give thoughts - a true joy to work with. She also went above and beyond to understand what we really wanted out of our ceremony and gave thoughtful options and suggestions. As an added bonus, we had a very small wedding ceremony and having her as a "bonus guest" was so much fun! Thanks, Wendy!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 04/19/2022
Kylie, thank you so much!!! I loved meeting you, Dan and your family!!! I will always r...
emember your Sorels:) Love and hugs...WD
Rich T
5.0
4/18/2022
Can't say enough about how Wendy handled our ceremony. Very professional, courteous, respectful and caring. She was extremely organized and made the whole process stress free. Highly recommend Wendy for your ceremony.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 04/19/2022
Thank you, Rich! You and Maria are just terrific together...absolutely meant to be:) Goo...
d luck on your move and your new life together! WD
Marie G
5.0
12/17/2021
Wendy is just so wonderful, she created the most wonderful ceremony and just exudes joy and love. I can’t imagine anyone better suited for the role, we’re forever grateful for her involvement and direction!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 12/19/2021
Thank you so much, Marie! Your wedding was gorgeous!!! It is amazing what you and Kurtis...
did to your beautiful property for your wedding! It was such a joy to meet you both and to be part of your very special day:)
E J
5.0
11/21/2021
Wendy was definitely sent to us as a blessing from God, she was so quick to call me after I reached out and discuss a last minute wedding and so quick to plan everything out. She radiants so much love and light. She traveled a few hours for us and hiked with us so we could get married somewhere extraordinary, She even brought her husband along as a witness for us since it was just my now husband, myself and our photographer. They are both absolutely fantastic people, we are forever thankful for wendy and we truly hope our paths cross again one day!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 11/23/2021
Thank you so much, E J! It is soooo incredible that we were connected!!! I will always r...
emember your wedding in the extraordinary place that we found:) Wishing you two all the very best!!! Love, WD
Sunnie P
5.0
8/26/2021
Wendy was an absolute dream to work with. She gave us the chance to write our own vows or use the one that she wrote herself. We opted to use the one that she wrote out and I had to stop myself from bawling. Not only is she professional but she is also passionate about what she does. It is extremely apparent that she cares about the people that she officiates for. Our ceremony was out at Government Cove and we were met with an unexpected wind torrent throughout our whole reception but she trudged through with us and absolutely delivered. My (now) husband and I loved every moment of our ceremony. She also made the wedding license part so easy for us! Thank you so much, Wendy!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 08/26/2021
Sunnie, your wedding was a hi-light of my summer! I loved meeting you, Eduardo and your l...
ovely family and friends! And, what bride offers a take home snack box because you've driven a long way to be there? YOU!!! Thank you so much! Everything was DELICIOUS!!! Hugs...WD
Megan M
5.0
8/12/2021
Wendy was absolutely fantastic to work with!! She listened to what we were looking for in a ceremony and executed it perfectly. I cannot recommend Wendy highly enough; she was great at the rehearsal and the ceremony was flawless. Thank you Wendy!
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 08/12/2021
Thank you so much, Megan! You and Justin are amazing together! So glad that the rain hel...
d off:) Wishing you all the best!!! WD
Lyndi H
5.0
8/01/2021
We loved working with Wendy. She was so accommodating when we had to postpone due to Covid. When we needed to shift the time by several hours, due to an unexpected venue change, she took it in stride.
She travelled all the way to Eugene, which we were so grateful for. Through out our long distance planning, she worked with us to help us create a very unique ceremony. She even face time practiced with us so we could get the hand-fasting portion just right.
Her cheery demeanor, beautiful writing & speaking, excellent timing & willingness to wear Chuck Taylors at our request went above & beyond. Wendy will forever hold a special place in our hearts and we are deeply grateful she was our officiant.
Response from Wendy Duncan Ministries on 08/01/2021
Lyndi, your and Josh's wedding is a wedding that I will forever remember:) You looked SO ...
beautiful! Your love for each other made everyone happy and warm at your ceremony. I very much enjoyed being part of your very special day! Wishing you two all the very best that life as to offer!!! WD
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