Wedding Officiant With a Twist

Whether you're planning something sweet, silly, spiritual—or all of the above—I'm here to make your day unforgettable.

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Helping Couples Say “I Do” Their Way

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If you're getting married and you want a ceremony that sounds like you, feels like you, and makes your guests say, “That was the best wedding I’ve ever been to,” then you’re in the right place.

I’m a wedding officiant based in Junction City, Oregon, and I’ve been helping couples tie the knot for over 30 years. From big family-filled celebrations to quiet elopements, I bring warmth, humor, and experience to every ceremony I do. I’ve officiated nearly 700 weddings across Oregon, Texas, and Illinois- and I still love every minute of it.

Why I Love What I Do

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I love working with couples on their most important day: the day they say “I do!”

I love getting to know and developing friendships with couples who need someone to help them create a unique and meaningful ceremony that they’ll remember for a lifetime.

Whatever the vision is, I love to develop it. From a six-gun ceremony in Redmond, to a Viking-themed wedding on a cliff overlooking the ocean, to a quiet backyard vow exchange under a curtain of wisteria—I can make your ceremony all about you.

What Makes Me Different?

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There are plenty of people out there who go online and get “ordained” in five minutes. I’m not that guy.

I’ve been ordained through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 1990, and I’ve officiated weddings all across Texas, Illinois, and Oregon. But more importantly? I bring energy, creativity, and genuine care to every couple I work with.

At YourPastorDude’s Weddings, we work together to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that reflects your love story, not a cookie-cutter script that sounds like everyone else’s.

Wedding Services That Fit You

At YourPastorDude’s Weddings, everything starts with a conversation. We can chat in person, by phone, video call, or email- whatever way works best for you. We’ll work together to build a ceremony that reflects your style, your story, and your values.

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  • Full ceremony planning

  • Custom script writing

  • Vow development help

  • Symbolic elements (like unity candles, sand ceremonies, or anything you dream up)

  • Marriage license and certificate completion and mailing

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  • Wedding rehearsals

  • Pre-marriage counseling

  • Sound system setup

  • Reception MCing

  • Witnesses, if needed

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What Couples are Saying

  • ★★★★★

    Incomparable backyard elopement

    My partner and I decided to elope in our backyard while wisteria blossoms covered our arbor. We planned and executed the most beautiful, romantic, meaningful wedding either of us has ever seen-in 5 days. Our first stop was someone to marry us. Pastor Dude, as my husband refers to him now, was knowledgeable about such practicalities as the process of obtaining our marriage license, etc. he accommodated all of our requests, which included a completely individualized ceremony. Not to mention a spur of the moment timeline! David also recommended a photographer since we are new to the area. She was absolutely phenomenal! It is obvious from the photos that the event was totally joyful and our love for one another is clearly evident. My husband says our wedding day was the best day of his life!!!! Thanks so much to Pastor Dave for beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!

    ~ Rebecca | Wedding Wire & The Knot

  • ★★★★★

    Wonderful wedding thanks to YourPastorDude

    My husband and I found YourPastorDude online and we couldn’t be happier with his services. We were planning to get married and then COVID-19 hit and are plans were stopped. We decided to get married anyway in a very small ceremony and he provided us with a wedding day that was far more special then we could have imagined! I would highly recommend him.

    ~ Janelle | Wedding Wire & The Knot

  • ★★★★★

    Fantastic & he saved the day

    David was professional and fun to work with. He got to know my husband and I in order to give us the right ceremony for us! And he saved the day. My DJ was so late that they missed the entire wedding. David took control and helped play the music I wanted down the isle. He saved my from freaking out by ensuring I had my wedding music! 10/10 would recommend!

    ~ Arma | Wedding Wire

  • ★★★★★

    Hire the Dude

    David was easy to coordinate and communicate with. He did a good job with the ceremony and was personable, fun and professional. Highly recommend.

    ~ Dan | Wedding Wire

  • ★★★★★

    You want Pastor Dave to officiate your wedding!

    My wife and I were married in April by Pastor Dave Bondurant and I can't recommend him highly enough! He manages to walk that perfect line between giving the ceremony the solemnity and seriousness it deserves, while keeping it a fun and friendly event. He provides the perfect way to kick off one of the most important days of your life!

    ~ Owen | Wedding Wire & The Knot

  • ★★★★★

    Amazing Minister!

    Pastor David was the perfect minister to officiant our wedding. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone with a great personality as well as professionalism.

    ~ Joshua | Wedding Wire & The Knot

  • ★★★★★

    Great experience

    We had a great time working with pastor Dave. He did a wonderful job on our wedding and made sure we got everything we were hoping for!

    ~ Dylan | Wedding Wire

  • ★★★★★

    He is someone we will remember for the rest of our lives

    Dave was very awesome, very easy to work with. Got back to me quick every time we need to talk about something leading up to the wedding definitely made my bride and I feel it is he is someone we will remember for the rest of our lives he helped make it a great day thank you so much would recommend to any other people I know out there can getting married.

    ~ Andrew | The Knot

  • ★★★★★

    Thank you for everything!

    Pastor Dave is one of a kind. He curated a beautiful ceremony and was so helpful and encouraging. We wouldn’t have been able to have such a beautiful ceremony without him. Thank you for everything!

    ~ Jennifer | The Knot

  • ★★★★★

    He absolutely NAILED our ceremony.

    My husband & I had an officiant back out THREE days before our wedding. We called David after researching well known Pastors/officiants in the area. David called us back immediately, worked with us to get our ceremony outlined just the way we wanted it and was always available for a late call. He absolutely NAILED our ceremony. The laughs, the tears… it was like we had known him for years. And again… he put this all together in THREE DAYS. I highly recommend David!

    ~ Paige | PNW Wedding

A Little Holiday Magic

While my main role is as a wedding officiant, I also suit up as Santa Dude during the holidays. I appear at parades, parties, and family events throughout the season—and yes, if you ask, I can even officiate your wedding as Santa.

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