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After serving on staff with Cru's athletic ministry Athletes in Action for several years in California and North Carolina, Anthony studied Theology, Church History New Testament at Duke Divinity School and Denver Seminary, graduating in May 2001. He received his Ph.D. in Homiletics from Newburgh Theological Seminary 2011. Highlights in ministry include being appointed as a chaplain to the Olympic Team in Barcelona, serving as the director for a discipleship program based in north Denver, and leading congregations as a Senior Pastor for 21 years. He has a particular passion for pre-marital counseling and officiating weddings, walking couples through one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives. He currently serves as the Men’s Ministry Pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church, where he is committed to equipping men to grow in faith, character, and leadership. He’s been married 26 years to his wife Katheryn. They have three wonderful children. Anthony loves reading, spicy foods, and Denver sports teams.

Anthony Pranno is by far the best officiant I have worked with. He is detail orientated and always fun to work with. More than that though, he is dependable and a huge asset to any wedding. His ceremonies are beautiful and memorable. One of my brides had an emergency when her officiant pulled out of her wedding, I got in touch with Anthony immediately because I knew he was the perfect Officiant for her and her fiancé. He stepped in at a moments notice and really made their day. I love working with him and it’s obvious that he loves what he does. It shines through in every wedding. He’s my go-to officiant.
Ivory Events Honey Ahijevych
It was perfect! Thank you! Our wedding was short and sweet. Anthony did a wonderful job! He listened to what we wanted and made it meaningful and beautiful. It was perfect! Thank you!
John & Helen Groom & Bride
Anthony went above and beyond to deliver our perfect wedding! Not only did he do many sessions of premarital counseling with us, which were tremendously helpful, he truly connected with us and made sure that our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. It was heartfelt and moving and our wedding guests could really tell that Anthony knew us and was invested in our marriage. He is caring while also incredibly professional. We have not stopped receiving compliments about what a wonderful job he did with our ceremony- he made this very important window of time special and meaningful for not only us but all of our friends and family. Thank you Anthony!!!
Brianna C. Bride
Dr. Anthony Pranno is our hero! When our officiant cancelled three days before our 6/25/2016 wedding, Dr. Pranno stepped in! He was absolutely wonderful! He took the time to get to know us and he honored the planning/ceremony we created with our previous officiant (but with his own spin). Our ceremony was beautiful – absolutely beautiful! We still get comments from guests on how wonderful the ceremony and message were. And I loved all the details that personalized the ceremony to us. You can tell Dr. Pranno really cares about what he does and his couples. He’s also a Christian minister in Highlands Ranch and my husband and I really liked that. He really took charge at the wedding rehearsal too and wrangled our herd of cats into shape. The day of went off with out issue. Thank you so much for such a wonderful job and for saving our wedding!!!!
Leigh P Bride
Anthony was an incredible part of our perfect day! Anthony was an incredible part of our perfect day! When I talk to guests I hear two things: how beautiful the wedding was and what a great job Anthony did. They said he was funny and serious and played both well. He made the ceremony. He took control during the rehearsal when needed and made sure all pieces fell into place. I wouldn’t have wanted our wedding with anyone else.
Patrick & Nike Groom & Bride
We absolutely loved working with Anthony! The process from the very beginning was smooth, easy and comfortable. My Husband and I were initially concerned about “hiring a stranger” to officiate the most important day of our lives, but Anthony’s personable and very friendly nature had us feeling at ease from day 1. Anthony was super flexible with us when it was time to map out our ceremony, and allowed us to really communicate our needs/wants for the overall vibe/flow of the service. Anthony delivered everything we’d hoped and then some! Our guests commented over and over and over about what a remarkable job our pastor had done, and many were certain that he was related by family in some way/shape or form. Anthony kept our service light hearted and fun, and yet focused all at the same time- which is exactly what we had wanted. My Husband and I feel so blessed to have found Anthony, and would recommend him to anyone searching for a real professional who can be relied upon and trusted with such an important task!
Kevin & Maryellen Groom & Bride