Celebrating Love
in All Forms
Warm, personalized, secular ceremonies — written with you, not recited at you. Every couple welcome, always.
I'm Pete — I've been officiating weddings since 2002, because every couple deserves a ceremony that actually sounds like them. No script handed down from an institution, no assumptions about who belongs. Just your story, told well, in front of the people you love.
What a Ceremony With Pete Looks Like
Personalized
Every ceremony is written from scratch around your relationship — not a template.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive
Affirming and welcoming to every couple, from the very first conversation.
Any Location
Backyard, ballroom, or a boat on Leech Lake — I'll meet you there.
Your Words, Not a Script
We work together on vows and readings until it sounds like you.
Pete Keesey
Pete started officiating in 2002 after performing a college friend's wedding — and noticed how many ceremonies left LGBTQ+ couples out entirely. After founding DC Secular Weddings and officiating 50+ ceremonies, he's back home serving the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. Couples know him for being hands-on, a little funny, and genuinely invested — he's just as happy hashing out ceremony details over coffee (or a beer) as he is at a formal planning meeting.
Find Your Fit
Every package includes a licensed, secular officiant — pick the level of involvement that matches your day.
The Signing
I meet you at your desired location and sign the marriage certificate. Simple and official.
Book ThisThe Standard
Custom ceremony script, two planning meetings, vendor coordination, rehearsal attendance, and certificate handling.
Book ThisThe Signature
Everything in Standard, plus early arrival and up to five extra meetings for a fully personalized ceremony. Book 3+ months out.
Book ThisThe Boating
A 90-minute BYOB cruise on Leech Lake. Say "I do" on the boat, in the water, on a beach, or at a lakeside bar.
Book ThisGood Questions
Kind Words
Real quotes from WeddingWire.
Fun, Meaningful Ceremony
"We had a fantastic time working with Pete! We met with him twice so he could get to know us, and so we could discuss our hopes and expectations for the ceremony. He shared multiple…"
Great Officiant
"Pete was absolutely great to work with! He was very responsive and patient with us and delivered a great ceremony!"
Thank you Peter!
"Peter was great to work with. We weren't sure how to write a non-religious ceremony that worked for us, but Peter provided us with plenty of examples and we built on those to creat…"
Let's Talk About Your Day
Tell me a little about your wedding and I'll get back to you within a day or two.