South Padre Island Wedding Officiants FAQs

Questions and Answers

Rev. Dan Jenkins, M.Th.,
Rio Grande Valley / South Padre Island
Minister of Marriage

877-204-0769

What kind of Christian wedding ceremony do you do?: I only conduct wedding ceremonies not wedding services (liturgical). The Christian ceremonies I officiate are very acceptable to Protestants, Catholics and Nondenominational Christians. They are unique combinations of faith and romance.
Do you require church membership?: No. So long as you desire the biblical God to be included in your wedding ceremony, that is my only requirement, besides obtaining a license in the State where you will be married. (I do not do weddings in Massachusetts.)
Are you arrogant?: LOL .. I love poking fun at myself, and don't take myself too seriously except when I'm doing weddings. It isn't arrogant when you can actually do what you say you can do .. and I'm a very good wedding minister .. classy, professional, flexible .. yadda yadda yadda .. try it, you'll like it!
Do you require pre-marital counseling?: No. My only requirements are stated in the previous answer.
Do you do commitment ceremonies?: No. The only ceremonies that I do without a marriage license present are: Renewal of Vows, and public nuptials for a couple that has already been privately married.
How far do you travel?: I will travel wherever the couple will pay my travel fees and expenses.
Why are your fees so high?: Our fees are very reasonable. You want me to be available when you need me, and to have flexibility, and you want to find me when you need me. Advertising is extremely expensive. When my fees are higher than other wedding ministers, I can only say that you get what you pay for. My experience, flexibility, professionalism, patience and passion is very much above average.
Are you ordained?: Yes, I was ordained as a pastor. Because I am no longer with the denomination I served as a pastor, my ordination is now recognized by Theophile International. Ministerial records kept by the Ohio Department of State show I have been "legal" to perform weddings since 1976.
Will you conduct civil ceremonies?: I'm sorry, but as an ordained minister it is not appropriate for me to officiate secular ceremonies, nor ceremonies based upon belief systems directly opposed to Christianity. This is not a judgemental position, it is simply being true to my faith, myself and God.