Terry Thompson

I wanted to become ordained as I have performed wedding ceremonies for family members and really enjoyed it. I want to be prepared to perform ceremonies in any state where I legally can if the need arises so I appreciated the online opportunity to be ordained.

I live in Great Falls, Montana.

I've been a wedding planner for friends and family for years so adding the ability to perform ceremonies provides an all inclusive service I can offer to those who may not want to be married in a courthouse and/or may not belong to a church but want a ceremony designed for their personal beliefs and needs.

My religious affiliations are based upon my entire lifetime and have changed through time based upon my experiences with religion and churches. I was baptized Catholic, grew up attending a Methodist church, attended non-denominational churches while raising my children and feel my relationship with God is personal. I in no way expect those I perform ceremonies for to have to align with my beliefs.

The ceremonies I perform are designed solely around the couple's style of wedding ceremony they want. I encourage and coach the couple to make their ceremony as "personal" as possible so the focus isn't on who's performing the ceremony but on the couple.

Ceremonies are performed anywhere in Montana (or other states as legally allowed). Ceremonies within 50 miles of my residence are a flat fee of $100. Ceremonies conducted over 51+ miles will be $100 plus actual fuel expenses round trip from my residence within the state of Montana. Additional travel and transportation expenses such as lodging, airfare, car rental and meals (if applicable) will be determined on a case-by-case situation and require a written agreement between the parties when booking services.