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David Gieseke's Bio

David has lived primarily in Illinois and Wisconsin. This mid-westerner holds American Values close to his heart. David is a multi-faceted man who owned his own business for over 45 years, and served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He has also performed as a musician/singer and worked with jazz, pop, and country bands. David is a writer and has published humorous stories that both adults and children can enjoy.

Most recently David has been ordained as an officiant and can legally marry people of all faiths and denominations. He has the innate ability to put nearly everyone at ease as he reaches out to the Bride, Groom and their respective families and friends with his words of encouragement and hope for the couple.

Don't be surprised when he breaks out at the reception as one of several well known singers. This crooner will add to this most romantic evening under the stars in middle Missouri as he steps to the background and the Bride and Groom leave the party for their first day as Husband and Wife.

Contact us today and learn more about your future wedding ceremony and other frequently asked questions for our wedding officiant.

Sample Traditional Vow

I, (name), take you, (name), to be my lawfully wedded (husband / wife), my constant friend, my faithful partner, and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God,our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faitful partner in sickness and health, in joy and in sorrow, and in life as well as in death. I promise to love you unconditionally, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you and to cherish you both in this life and in the next.

Sample Cotemporary Vows

I take you as you are, loving who you are now and who you are yet to become. I promise to listen to you and learn from you, to support you and accept your support. I will celebrate your triumphs and mourn your losses as though they were my own, I will love you and have faith in your love for me, through all our years and all the life may bring us.

Sample Custom Vows

You are my every dream come true, and I can't wait for the reality we get to build together.

I love you with my whole heart with a passion that can't be expressed in words, only in kisses, glances, and years of adventure by your side.

You make me laugh, you make me think, and above all, you make me happy.

I vow to always protect you from harm, to stand with you against your troubles, and to look to you when I need protection.