Nashville Wedding Officiant - Norm McDonald

Serves Chattanooga, TN

35244

Hired 299 times

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21 years in business

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5.0

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Norm Mcdonald
Completed on 7/22/2016

Introduction

"Norm was absolutely wonderful! We contacted him 2 weeks before our wedding date, and he got back to us within a couple of hours. We changed our date days before due to rain, and he was super flexible and worked with us. He was warm and personable, and I felt like we had known him for years as he walked us through our “I do’s.” He was sweet and professional. We couldn’t have picked a better officiant had we planned years in advance. His fees were very reasonable. I just can’t express my gratitude to and satisfaction with Norm. He was wonderful ❤️." RATES WILL VARY: depending on month, day of the week, time of day and miles driven. ($175 - $445) I offer 20% ACTIVE MILITARY DISCOUNT. 10+ years experience as a Christian associate pastor and 18+ years as a wedding officiant - currently in Nashville, TN. (I am available to travel as well.) Google: Nashville Wedding Officiant - Norm McDonald Facebook: Nashville Wedding Officiant - Norm McDonald I will treat your ceremony as a unique celebration with great attention to your desires and preferences. Traditional or contemporary. Formal or casual. Hand-Fastening, Knot-tying, Unity Candle or the Blending of Sand. This is your day. I can send examples of vows from formal/traditional to casual/contemporary or we can write them from your own unique viewpoint! I really enjoy the smiles, the laughter and the hope that I see in the eyes of the bride and groom as they enjoy one of the most important and meaningful moments of their lives to the fullest! Thank you.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

My pricing will depend on the time of day, distance to be driven and day of the week. I give a 20% military discount for anyone still serving. Pricing STARTS at $245.00 (Weekday late morning or early afternoon within 30 miles.)

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I like to set up a phone interview with the bride and groom to discuss ceremony style, additional elements if any and location. I always send a sample ceremony with options for different parts of the ceremony to help each couple create a ceremony that fits their personality and preferences.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I was on staff as an associate pastor for ten years in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have had the pleasure of being an officiant at very young couples first time weddings to assisting couples in their 80's who were once high school sweethearts and met again after full-filled marriages where their spouses had both passed away. I have officiated at churches, Tennessee mountaintops, cliffs, waterfalls, Palm Beach mansions and on the beach. I have also officiated for well-known celebrities.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

It was such a pleasure meeting, interviewing and celebrating with an older couple that had not been together since high school - more than fifty years ago. I heard them tell stories about their lives and how situations and events brought them back to each other. It was so inspirational that I wrote a song about it and sang it at their wedding.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Don't hire your wedding officiant based on their price alone. This is one of the most important days of your lives together. Find someone with experience who will spend time getting to know you both, be willing to cater the ceremony to your needs and desires and make it memorable!

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

I highly recommend pre-marital guidance and offer that as well. Here we ask practical questions that most people do not think of until years into their marriage. This is a great way to ward off future problems of "I didn't know you felt that way."