Rev. F Daniel Latour

    A Lafayette native, "Rev. Dan" has been officiating and helping coordinate weddings for over 25 years. He is retired from counseling, teaching and the corporate world since 2017. Today couples rely on his experienced, easy-going manner, extra help and calming influence just before the ceremony.
    With formal studies and ordination from St. John's University, he has been a non-denominational minister for over 30 years and is also an ordained Elder of the Presbyterian Church. He has assisted people from all over the world with various religious and non-religious backgrounds through transpersonal (total-self) counseling and therapies.

    A respected authority on belief systems and philosophy, Rev. Dan has received many awards and national recognition for his work. He was a popular guest speaker on topics such as personal growth, recognizing conflicting beliefs, Love, marriage, relationships, belief systems, philosophy, meditation, self-esteem, metaphysical concepts and spiritual awareness.

             ~ Services ~

Officiating at your chosen Venue - $200

...with Rehearsal Direction - $350
Elope to Dans Cottage -  $100 
Elopement at Moncus Park -  $150 

            ~ Vitae ~

Lifelong studies in philosophy, psychology and metaphysics

1980 St John's University / Theology

1982 Added studies in Physics & Metaphysics

         Began teaching in Lafayette, New Orleans, Hammond, Baton Rouge

1984 Ordained, St. John's University, Church of Practical Theology

1985 Began counseling in Lafayette and New Orleans

        Intensive Sabbatical, New Orleans

        Began leading retreats and workshops

        Resident Teacher, New Orleans West Metaphysical Center

1986 Diploma, Theology & Metaphysics

        Certified, Professional Transpersonal Counselor

        Certified, No/Aids Task Force

        Fellow, American Association of Religious Counselors

        Developed "Transformation" workshops

1987 Began leading workshops at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

1988 Began writing for various publications

1989 Lifetime award: Spiritual Healers of America

1990 Board, National Alliance for Spiritual Growth

          Certificate: Clinical Hypnotherapy

1991 Board, Church of Practical Theology

1992 Certificate: Living Love & Codependency

1995 Named to Equire's Who Who in Philosophy & Religion

1996 Chair/Board, Krewe of Celts

1997 Ordained Elder, First Presbyterian Church USA

1999 Humane Society Ambassador (ongoing)

2001 King, Krewe of Celts

2002-2023 Benefactor, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Utah

2004 Ovate, British Druid Society, England
2012-2022: Expert, WeddingPlanning Network
2021  Friend: ASPCA  (ongoing)

2017  Friend: Hilliard UL University Art Museum

2018  Retired from corporate world to focus on weddings

2019  Friend of Moncus Park (ongoing)
2022  Patron/Benefactor: Born This Way Foundation (ongoing)
2023  Patron/Benefactor: Planned Parenhood Foundation (ongoing)

PRESENT: Preferred Officiant at numerous wedding facilities