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Meggan and Mae - One of my favorite weddings (at First Trinity)!
"God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them." - 1 John 4:16b
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- I am an ordained pastor (ELCA) specializing in ceremonies both innovative and old-school traditional.
- I am LGBTQAI-, feminist-, interfaith-, intercultural-, interracial-, and Love- POSITIVE. Got Love? Let's celebrate it.
-Your ceremony may be religious-specific, religion neutral, or free of religious language.
(Make you, your partner, and "that" uncle/aunt happy (hopefully)!
-We'll have fun. Love is fun. You're getting married! Let's make it a joyful occasion.
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| Ram and Sian! What a beautiful Hindu/Christian wedding! |
Live In Love
Contact Rev. Tom Gaulke, MDiv tomgaulke@gmail.com
Before you "I do," there is a bit more than day-of officiating that you'll likely need me to-do.
Your Benefit!
1) Free Consultation (email/phone)
2) Planning Meeting
(1-2 hours, Video Mtg or In Person, Coffee Shop or Church Office)
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| Andy and Rachel! Candles? No way! They ate a unity sandwich!* |
3) Writing and Editing the Ceremony
(Will write with your feedback and share with you to edit on Google Docs)
4) Wedding Rehearsal (Optional, but a good idea, I'll run through the ceremony with you and your party at the rehearsal)
5) Sermon/Message (optional, 5-10 minute message)
6) The Wedding, Wedding Day!
(I'll arrive 1/2 hour early to talk through any last minute concerns and hopes)
7) I'll be available by phone/email up until the wedding day.
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| Meg and Jim at First Trinity, Chicago. I love these two sooooo much!* |
Your Cost!
With these services, and top quality work every time, expect your cost to be about $500-700.
I will work to find a plan that works for you! Also ask about my church, First Trinity Chicago, as a venue!
I look forward to hearing from you!
-Pastor Tom Gaulke, MDiv
tomgaulke@gmail.com




