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Weddings As You Wish is a Christian wedding officiant servicing the Pensacola, Destin and Panama City, Florida area. Don Goodrum will work with brides and grooms to create a unique ceremony that reflects their hopes, dreams, personalities, and commitment to each other. Don trained at the Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary and was licensed as a Southern Baptist minister in 1984. In 2002, he was ordained through the Universal Life Church.

Services Offered

Don is passionate about helping you craft a wedding that feels right to you and your partner. From traditional vows on the beach to Star Trek-themed ceremonies, this officiant has done it all. Your vows can be customized to your desires, or you are welcome to use a template. As someone who considers himself to be God’s representative in your wedding proceedings, Don does ask that you acknowledge Him on some level during the celebration. Weddings As You Wish also serves as a registered premarital counselor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$300

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$300

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

$15

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?

Baptist
Catholic
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
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MO
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NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
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PA
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SC
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WA
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WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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86% Recommended by couples
Laura
Laura S. Sent on 10/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant We Could Have Asked For

Don Goodrum was the best wedding officiant we could have ever asked for. We are so happy we found him. From our first conversation over the phone we knew we wanted him to be a part of our special day. We were immediately impressed with his responsiveness to our emails, guidance, and professionalism throughout the entire experience. He gave us some great feedback while planning our ceremony and had many templates and examples for us to work off of. He allowed us to make the ceremony custom to us and our relationship. He also offered pre-marital counseling and I know my husband and I will continue to take advice and input from that session throughout our entire marriage.

Don made our ceremony absolutely perfect. It was the most special, memorable aspect of our wedding day that we will never forget. All of our guests are still commenting about how great of a job Don did, how beautiful it was, and how he truly spoke to my husband, myself, and our entire family. The words were meaningful and sincere and it was everything we could have wished for.

We chose not to have a rehearsal, but the day felt just as smooth as if we had. Don was a critical part of this and delivered a perfectly customized ceremony and executed it flawlessly. He far exceeded our expectations. Don has a warm and calming presence about him that you can feel when you’re around him. We can’t express how pleased we were and how thankful we are to have found him to officiate our wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Karen
Karen W. Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

It was a perfect day!

Don was fantastic, our day was perfect! Thank you for your excellent service. You really made everything simple.
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Carly B. Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Don was amazing and went above and beyond for us on our wedding day! highly recommended!

Don was amazing! He was very intentional and made it a point to get to know us as a couple prior to our wedding. He truly made our day so special! He even stuck it out in the rain during our ceremony! We can not recommend Don enough— we feel so fortunate that he was a part of our special day. He even went out of his way to file our marriage license for us! Thank you so much Don!
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Always sweet and a little bit funny! Don makes everybody feel right at home.

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