Pastor Paul Wenz Wedding Officiant
About
As a Lutheran minister, I want to help couples have successful marriages. I do premarital counseling to help a couple navigate issues for their upcoming wedding and marriage. I personalize the wedding ceremony and help couples focus on what's important.
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Need help writing vows
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Officiant needed at rehearsal
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to talk to a couple before we set any dates. Once I have agreed to officiate for a wedding, I will meet with a couple a minimum of three times either in person or over zoom to do some premarital counseling and planning.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been a Lutheran pastor for over 25 years, a professor of theology for 20 years and am certified as a "Prepare-Enrich" premarital counselor.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I preside over weddings for a fixed fee of $250 plus the couple covers the $40 Prepare-Enrich online assessment fee, which is used as the basis of our premarital counseling.
How did you get started in this business?
I have done hundreds of weddings over my 25+ years of ministry.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have done weddings, renewal of vows ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, and other special Christian ceremonies in the church as well as other locations.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I did a beautiful wedding overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the marine base near Oceanside in the spring of 2019. A couple asked me at the last minute and was willing to meet with me for my pre-marital counseling requirement. They were very pleased with what they learned to strengthen their marriage and loved the personalized ceremony.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
I hope a couple will invest in their premarital preparation since their marriage is worth investing in. So it is important to find a minister who cares about a couple's future success and not just a ceremony.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Do you have time to meet several times before the wedding? Are you willing to do some work in order to have a successful marriage? Are you interested in having Christ as part of your marriage?