Your Wedding

Officiating

Rev. Dawn Halstead officiates at all types of wedding ceremonies — religious, non-religious, spiritual, civil, and interfaith — for all couples able to marry under Iowa law, including same-sex couples. With several years of experience as a church wedding coordinator, she enjoys helping couples plan intimate and personal weddings. Dawn is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC).

Planning Your Ceremony

Dawn specializes in customizing ceremonies and rituals that are as unique as you are — as individuals and as a couple. She encourages you to include your own readings, words, vows and rituals in the ceremony, if you so choose. Dawn prefers to meet with you initially in person to learn more about you and your wishes. She will listen and help you personalize your ceremony to reflect your unique personalities and beliefs. Together you will create a wedding to remember! Learn more about Dawn and her philosophy.

Location

You select the location for your wedding ceremony; Dawn will travel within 50 miles of Des Moines, Iowa. Dawn's own backyard is available for small, intimate weddings.

Cost

Your deposit of $75 reserves a date. The fee for officiating a wedding ranges from $200 to $400, depending on the amount of planning involved and length of ceremony. Travel expenses outside of Des Moines cost extra.

Getting Started

Contact Dawn to check your preferred date for your ceremony and to set up a meeting to start planning your special day. If you have any questions or need more information, e-mail Dawn at dawn@dawnhalstead.com.