My husband and I have had the honor of getting to know Dean on numerous levels! From wedding officiant, to pre-marital mentor, to friend we have learned so much from him. As our pre-marital mentor, we learned the realities of what marriage had in store for us. We became stronger as a couple as he guided us through this new stage in our lives. He is our mentor and a role model of what we strive to achieve in our marriage! As our wedding officiant and vocalist, we couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us! He was so sincere and passionate as he preached about marriage and what God had in store for us! And with a smile so big, he was truly the best person for the job! His vocals are nothing short of amazing and full of love! Dean has been such a blessing in our lives and we couldn't recommend a better person to guide others as they start their new journeys.

We asked Pastor Dean to be our officiant for our wedding in September 2019. We also participated in pre-marital mentoring prior to the wedding. Pre-marital mentoring was an amazing experience. We talked through difficult questions and brought up some tough topics, but Dean made the space non-judgmental, welcoming , and very relaxed. He asked difficult and thought provoking questions, and when we didn’t have any answers, he always could pull from his own experiences. What we thought would be “another hoop to jump through” turned into something that we looked forward to each session. The materials Pastor Dean used were also very helpful and insightful and put quantitative data on different aspects of ourselves and our relationship which was very helpful.

Dean was very detail oriented during the rehearsal, ensuring that the big and small things were perfected for the ceremony. He worked very well with the sound team, bridal party, photographers and videographer. The ceremony went extremely smooth, and Dean kept the crowd’s attention and captured everyone’s emotion perfectly. He was very helpful for us during the ceremony, reminding us subtly to breathe (thanks Dean!), and giving us the proper cues to keep us on track.

From start to finish, Dean was brilliant in all aspects of our wedding. He taught us to grow in love, each other, and faith. He challenged us to deep introspection, and exposed some deeper layers that we would not have been visible without his guidance. Our ceremony was perfect and everything that we had ever wanted. We couldn’t recommend him more, and we are now happy to be able to call Dean a friend.

Pre-marital mentoring, at the beginning, was a very daunting idea for me and my husband. It’s a very personal and vulnerable situation and we both were a little weary of being judged. After our first meeting with Dean, all of these fears disappeared. Dean was easy to talk to and immediately put as at ease. Throughout our meetings with him, he helped us examine both ourselves as individuals and also helped us recognize our strengths and confront our weaknesses as a couple. He went above and beyond to make us comfortable and was honest and open about his own experiences as a husband and a father, both the good and bad, and what they taught him about marriage and life. He used both his expertise as a minister as well as his practical knowledge as a husband to teach and mentor us. His guidance, knowledge, and realistic approach to marriage and life was the perfect way to begin our life together.

It is with pleasure that we recommend Pastor Dean Stelow as a musician, premarital mentor, and wedding officiant.  Thomas and I married June of 2014.  We were thrilled when we asked him to be our marriage mentor and officiant at our wedding and he accepted!  

Pastor Dean is a genuinely kind, compassionate person.  During our premarital sessions, we felt as though we had his undivided attention and that we could talk with him about anything without fear of judgment.  Rev. Dean took the time to get to know us as individuals so he could guide as we came together in marriage.  He helped us to frame what our marriage, with Christ at the center, could look like.  This perspective was paramount for us and to which we continue to build from each day.  Thomas came from a divorce situation with three teenagers.  I was widowed with a ten year old.  Our backstories had unique challenges.  Pastor Dean helped us to thoughtfully consider how these personal trials could present themselves in our marriage and he provided us with sound advice and solutions to implement as they emerged.

As our wedding officiant, Pastor Dean took our ideas and created a marriage ceremony that was exactly what we had envisioned.  We had a small, outdoor venue with some space constraints, but Pastor Dean worked it all out.  He kept everything moving forward smoothly and in perfect timing, seamlessly handling the administrative responsibilities.

After our wedding and even now, Pastor Dean has maintained a relationship with us.  We know that if we need him, he will come alongside us in that same love and compassion that he showed us more than five years ago.  He is more than just our pastor; we consider Dean and his family our friends, and with that, we come alongside him without hesitation in recommending Pastor Dean as a musician, premarital mentor, and wedding officiant.  He is the complete package!   

We were married by Dean in August of 2019. Dean was the best pre-marital mentor anyone could ask for. The message he prepared for us on our wedding day helped us grow together all while learning about the challenges that we may encounter in our lives together. We are grateful for our sessions with Dean, as we both quickly learned that we had a lot left to learn about one another. We are changing everyday and we continue to learn new things about each other. - which is a good thing! Dean has prepared us on how to manage our lives when situations are tough.

We are so grateful for how our wedding process went, the service was beautiful. Dean kept the day moving and on schedule and helped us feel comfortable through each step of the day. I have gotten so many compliments since our wedding about the message. We are also so grateful for the endless support Dean has shown us over the past months.

As a vocalist, Dean has such a wonderful and moving voice. You can really hear the message behind his music and feel the emotion and love. We 100% recommend Dean as an officiant, pre-marital mentor or vocalist for anyone who is looking for a wonderful addition to their big day.

Dean officiated our wedding and personalized the moment in such fresh ways that we were even more grateful for our day. Humorous and insightful, he iced the cake on a day we would always remember. A spiritually uplifting experience launched our life together and we are personally thankful for all that Dean crafted for us. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

As we celebrate our four year anniversary this week, we look back on our wedding day with joy. We are truly honored to have had Pastor Dean officiate our wedding ceremony. We appreciate the time Pastor Dean took to get to know us making the ceremony special to us. His wisdom and words have left a lasting impression in our hearts. Thanks for making our wedding day memorable!