Ceremonies for All of Life's Occasions
Rev. Maureen Jeffries
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Based in Glen Rock, NJ, Reverend Maureen Jeffries is a wedding officiant who specializes in warm, heartfelt ceremonies that are a reflection of you and your personality. She personalizes every interaction to your tastes and beliefs, with special attention to spiritual ceremonies that respect interfaith and inter-cultural differences. After almost two decades of experience, Reverend Jeffries has officiated hundreds of weddings.
Passionate about bringing two people together in matrimony, Reverend Maureen Jeffries is a graduate of an Interfaith Seminary, where she learned inter-religious ceremonial practices. She strives to get to know every couple intimately, understanding their characters, beliefs, and values to ensure that she can accurately represent them with her words. Couples are sure to appreciate her professionalism and thoughtfulness as they prepare for their wedding day.
Reverend Jeffries works alongside couples to design a unique and personalized ceremony program that suits their needs. Before the big day, couples can consult with Reverend Jeffries on matters of pre-marital counseling, garnering advice and insight on life after 'I Do'. Other services include meditation workshops and blessings for other important milestones.
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Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
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Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Baha'i Faith
Buddhist
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Mormon
Protestant
Interfaith
Pagan
Secular
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wiccan
Wedding Activities
Premarital Counseling
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Rev. Maureen Jeffries
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Hi I'm Rev. Maureen Jeffries - I've been an Interfaith Minister since 2006 and have been lucky enough to be a part of hundreds of amazing wedding ceremonies. I work hard to make sure I get to know every couple and can reflect who they are into the wedding - by the time the three of us are standing together, I want you to know that I have your back and will make the whole process easy and fun! We can include religious elements - or not. That's totally up to you. I'm not a preacher, but I have a lot to say and can help guide you through the process of creating a beautiful day.
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5.0
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Maureen is highly praised as a fantastic officiant for weddings by several reviewers. She is described as communicative, kind, and proactive. Reviewers appreciate Maureen for her personalized ceremonies that are full of love and intimacy. She is noted for creating special moments even for couples who are not particularly religious, as she tailors ceremonies to their preferences. Maureen's warm, caring, and professional demeanor receives accolades, with guests lauding her for exceptional delivery and guidance. Her ability to create heartfelt, meaningful, and personalized ceremonies is highlighted, making her a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.Review photos
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dana h
5.0
1/03/2025
Maureen was such a lovely person to make our day super special! She is super communicative, kind, and proactive. She made sure we reviewed everything prior to our elopment and handled all paperwork with ease. She truly help make the day a great success!
Hannah D
5.0
12/20/2024
Maureen worked closely with us to create a beautiful, personalized ceremony for our wedding. You don't often hear guests raving about the ceremony portion of weddings, but our guests couldn't stop complimenting us on how special and full of love ours was. Whereas a typical ceremony can feel like going through the motions, Maureen worked with me and my husband to create a moment that truly celebrated our individual love. I have a master's degree in poetry, so my standards for writing are very high, and Maureen really rose to the occasion. Our ceremony felt so intimate and true to us. I can't recommend her enough!
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Alexa M
5.0
12/18/2024
Working with Maureen was a true dream. From our first call I knew she needed to be the woman to marry us. She made me cry on our first call with how she goes about presenting the ceremony and how personalized she makes it all. Maureen definitely makes you and your partner explore areas of your relationship that will either have you finding out new things about one another or just ensuring that you truly found your perfect match. Maureen so soft spoken, caring, and funny. I received the most compliments on our ceremony and Maureen then any other part of the wedding. There was not a dry eye in the venue which is truly what I wanted. She made the whole experience so custom to our relationship and was a huge help on everything, even making sure my husband had the most perfect vows. I am truly so beyond happy we chose Maureen to guide us into this next step of our lives. I cannot recommend Maureen enough.
sirley g
5.0
12/13/2024
Rev. Maureen Jefferies was a dream to work with and helped us tell our story. We are not a particularly religious couple and were not getting married in a church and when it came to the ceremony we were very lost on what to do. Rev. Maureen guided us in the right direction by giving us a few options and styles for the ceremony. She was very warm and helpful throughout the process. She really took the time to get to know us to create such a perfect ceremony for us! We had 2 dress mishaps , one with the bridesmaids dress and one with the wedding dress that she did not hesitate to help us fix! It was definitely not in her job description but it's worth the mention to show how she went above and beyond on our special day! Added bonus: The guests absolutely loved the way to manage the ceremony as they felt included and involved in the whole process. If any of my family / friends need someone for a wedding, I know who I would strongly recommend.
Bianca G
5.0
12/13/2024
Hiring Rev. Maureen for our wedding was the best decision we made. If you have one decision to make when it comes to vendors, please take my advice hire her and don’t look back. Working with her, the many months leading up to our wedding was by far the most valuable, enjoyable and wonderful experiences in our wedding preparation. She opened our eyes when it comes to what marriage really is and made us better partners entering into the next chapter of our lives. My wedding day was the best day of my life because I hired her!
Every single guest told us that her delivery was the best ceremony they’ve ever attended. Especially our parents and family! They loved everything she said and how she said it. She supported us, taught us and guided us for almost a year on what it really means to enter our marriage and I’m eternally grateful to her for it.
Jessica P
5.0
12/10/2024
I cannot recommend Maureen highly enough as a Justice of the Peace. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly special. Our initial wedding plans had to be completely reworked due to a family member falling ill with COVID, forcing us to reschedule everything, including finding new vendors. It was during this challenging time that we found Maureen, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made.
Even though we only had a couple of months to plan, Maureen took the time to really get to know us as a couple. She listened to our story, understood our vision, and used that insight to craft a heartfelt and personalized ceremony. The speech she wrote was thoughtful, touching, and perfectly captured the essence of our relationship. It felt like it was written just for us — because it was.
We always knew we wanted a small, intimate wedding by the waterfront, and Maureen knew exactly where to go. She even took the time to meet us there in advance, ensuring that everything would be just right on the big day. Her preparation and attention to detail gave us so much peace of mind.
On the day of the wedding, Maureen's calm presence made all the difference. Our family can be a bit chaotic, but she handled everything with grace and professionalism. She guided our family members, gently advising them on what to do and where to be, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. Her ability to orchestrate the flow of events allowed us to simply focus on each other and enjoy the moment.
If you’re looking for a Justice of the Peace who is organized, compassionate, and deeply committed to making your wedding day perfect, look no further than Maureen. She’s more than just an officiant — she’s a true partner in creating a beautiful, meaningful celebration
Michael C
5.0
12/09/2024
It was a great experience having Rev. Maureen as the officiant for our wedding. We really enjoyed speaking and working with her throughout the process. On the day of the ceremony, she delivered a warm and memorable speech that made the day even more special. Thank you for everything, we could not have asked for more.
Liz C
5.0
12/07/2024
My husband and I are not religious but we knew we wanted a professional to officiate our wedding. Maureen was the perfect fit. Meeting with her leading up to the wedding day was really helpful in ensuring that we were on the same page and prepared for marriage. It also ensured that Maureen was not a stranger to us and vice versa come wedding day. Maureen tailored the ceremony to our liking and it felt really personal/ like an old friend marrying us. Maureen is extremely professional, caring and was such a big help on the day of our wedding. She ensured everyone was aware of the plans and present at the right time/place. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to ensure their ceremony is professional and organized.
Macie G
5.0
12/07/2024
Very thorough, met with us several times over zoom to make sure she knew us before our day.
Lauren P
5.0
11/26/2024
We cannot recommend Maureen enough! Leading up to our wedding, Maureen met with us regularly, guiding and supporting us every step of the way. Her professionalism, clear communication, dedication and genuine care made the process so enjoyable and really helped inspire us to make the most of our journey leading up to our wedding day.
On our wedding day, Maureen was a calming presence and delivered a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and perfectly aligned with our values. Maureen met with us multiple times prior to the wedding to help make sure the ceremony details were exactly what we envisioned by collaborating with us and helping come up with details that made our ceremony so memorable. Her warmth and dedication made her an integral part of our day. If you’re looking for an officiant who truly goes above and beyond, Maureen is the one!
Nicole Z
5.0
11/25/2024
What a beautiful experience we had with Reverend Jeffries! We were first introduced to her at a close friend's wedding; based on their ceremony, we knew we would use her for our wedding. Over the year leading up to the wedding, we meet with her often for marriage counseling as part of our officiant package; not only was this a wonderful way to prepare for marriage, it made our ceremony so personal because she really got to know us through these sessions. The number one comment we have received on our wedding was that our ceremony was the most beautiful they had seen. It was emotional, funny, and powerful; she really captured the essence of our relationship. We could not recommend her more highly and cannot wait for her to baptize our children one day!
Laura T
5.0
11/22/2024
Rev. Maureen Jeffries was more than we could’ve asked for for our big day. She gets to know you and really tailors the ceremony to make it special and personal. She’s great conversation and she’s got plenty of photography tips if you need them! I highly recommend her! She really goes above and beyond and is very professional.
PS B
5.0
11/07/2024
To say that Maureen was a marvelous officiant does not do her justice. Maureen not only delivered a beautiful ceremony but she acted as our guide in navigating the complicated family dynamics that can arise during a wedding. Through monthly meetings she helped us to prioritize the primary function of our wedding: to joyfully mark the start our married life and clarify what it really means to make vows to love and support each other. She did an excellent job of integrating elements from both of our cultures. Our families thought she was great. She is wise, warm and uproariously funny.
In Maureen, we not only found an officiant but also a trusted advisor for years to come!
Ariana F
5.0
11/07/2024
Run, don't walk and book Maureen! I witnessed Maureen officiate a family member's wedding last October and had to book her once I came across her on The Knot because of what a beautiful ceremony she conducted. Maureen's prices are reasonable considering she meets with you once a month after booking. Maureen really took the time to get to know us, provided premarital counseling and gave us a lot of great advice leading up to our big day. She even helped us write our vows to each other and conducted such a beautiful and personalized ceremony for us this past October. Our friends and family were impressed and asked if we knew her personally since she had gotten to know us so well. She stayed around after the ceremony to ensure all of our paperwork was signed and even helped sew my bustle up when I ripped it before our first dance. Highly recommend.
response 11/07/2024
Thank you so much Ariana. It was my pleasure being a part of your wedding day!
Nikki P
5.0
11/07/2024
Rev. Maureen Jeffries was the absolute best officiant for our wedding in Sept. 2024. We live in Florida, with very hectic schedules, and Maureen made many accommodations to meet with us over zoom. My husband was a little hesitant and quiet at first, but he is very thankful for her as he felt comfortable waiting for me at the altar. Her presence is calming and reassuring, which is a necessity on your wedding day. She listened to our wishes and exceeded our expectations. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done. We highly, highly recommend her.
response 11/07/2024
Thank you so much Nikki! It was so fun getting to know the two of you. Thank you for being...
so open and honest and for sharing your love story with me.
Nina R
5.0
11/07/2024
From day one, Rev. Jeffries make it clear that she not only cared that our big day went smoothly, but to make sure my husband and I felt connected and heard during planning & counseling process. We opted for both pre-marriage counseling and ceremony services for our tiny wedding and it Maureen gracefully shared helpful advice, wisdom, and kindness during each session and even on the big day! We grew up Catholic and moved in a more spiritual path in adulthood so Maureen was the perfect person for the job. We didn’t know where to start when building a wedding ceremony, but she was very intent about requests and constructed a beautiful and custom ceremony that had everyone in tears.
Daria M
5.0
11/04/2024
Maureen is truly an angel! She is so easy and fun to work with.Our ceremony was so intimate and beautiful and it was everything we imagined and more. We received so many compliments about how beautiful her delivery and voice were. Maureen, truly took the time to get to know each of us Individually and as a couple to be able to speak to who we were. I truly couldn’t recommend her enough, she started this journey as a reverend with us but will always be considered a friend. We loved her!!
response 11/07/2024
Thank you Daria! Truly a magical wedding day. Thank you for sharing your hearts with me. ...
Thank you for the friendship and for being so open in sharing your selves with me. Wishing you so much happiness!
Kaitlyn H
5.0
11/02/2024
Excellent!
response 11/07/2024
Thanks Kaitlyn!
Meg K
5.0
11/01/2024
Cannot express enough how amazing it was working with Maureen! She was professional at every step, knowledgeable about the marriage application process and made it easy. Maureen was fun to work with and communicated with us leading up to the big day. She is also incredibly personable and sincere, making our ceremony so special. If we did it all over again, we would hire Maureen!
response 11/07/2024
Thanks Meg - Such a great adventure getting to know the two of you and sharing your day. ...
Thank you for being so open to the process!
Caroline L
5.0
8/16/2024
Maureen is the best. My fiance and I needed to do premarital counseling to use our pastor, but he did not do it himself. Over 6 zoom sessions, we talked about many challenging and intimate topics that really brought us closer as a couple and made us feel more prepared for our wedding day. The only thing that makes us sad is that Maureen isn't marrying us herself! She is truly the best. 10/10 recommend.
response 11/07/2024
Thanks Caroline - so grateful that I was able to work with the two of you. I know that you...
are not only prepared, but so authentically working towards having the best marriage possible. Wishing you so much love and happiness!
Alexandra R
5.0
8/01/2024
Reverend Maureen Jeffries was an absolute delight to work with as our wedding minister. Over the course of a year, she helped us prepare for marriage, fostering a stronger relationship while keeping our virtual sessions light and entertaining. On our wedding day, meeting her in person for the first time felt like reuniting with an old friend. She crafted a beautiful, personalized ceremony that deeply resonated with us and our families, receiving rave reviews from all our guests. Reverend Maureen Jeffries truly made our wedding day special, and we highly recommend her to anyone seeking a heartfelt and memorable ceremony. Thanks Rev Mo!
response 11/07/2024
Thanks Alex! What a joy it was to spend so much time with the two of you. I so appreciat...
e your willingness to be 1000% in the process and I know that's because you are willing to put in the work to have the best relationship possible. Here's to a lifetime of love and laughter!
Mary Q
5.0
4/17/2024
Maureen crafted a beautiful ceremony that truly spoke to who we are as a couple. She made everyone laugh, cry, and told our story perfectly. She chose a reading that felt personal to us. Our ceremony was everything we could have hoped for!
The special thing about Maureen as that she really gets to know you as a couple. We met with her monthly until our wedding day - and we always looked forward to our meetings together. She asks deep questions, and gave us homework to do that helped us to grow as a couple, and as individuals. Most importantly, we had so much fun during the process! I would highly recommend Maureen if you are looking for an officiant.
response 11/07/2024
Thanks Mary! Working with you and Anthony was so much fun! I so looked forward to seeing ...
you each month. I know you will continue to be the best possible partners for one another! Wishing you so much love and a lifetime of laughter together.
Emily F
5.0
12/11/2023
We can’t thank Maureen enough for everything she has done for us! She was there for us every step of the way: an ally and confidant in the many months of stressful planning and preparation; a creative mind in the bespoke way we were able to tailor our ceremony to who we are as a couple; a friend that could be there for us when we needed support while also being there for our family members.
One of our biggest compliments we’ve received on the wedding was how beautiful and tasteful the ceremony was. Memorable, meaningful, and succinct without being fast- you can rely on Reverend Maureen to really listen to what matters to you and your partner and help make that magic happen.
Mollie F
5.0
12/10/2023
We cannot say enough great things about Maureen. We had multiple guests compliment us on our ceremony, and it was so personal that everyone thought Maureen must have been a family friend. She had us fill out a questionnaire both as a couple and separately, spent several months meeting with us to learn about us as a couple and made every effort to customize our ceremony to make our special day everything we could want. When the weather for our wedding was colder and windier than expected, she was able to shorten our ceremony while still keeping the essential components.
You won't regret working with Maureen!
Grace B
5.0
12/05/2023
Where to begin? There are a lot of opinions on how a wedding ceremony should be done. Some prefer a traditional church ceremony, some choose their internet-ordained mutual friend or family member, or others just want a quick 10-minute ceremony from someone they hired online. My husband and I have been to about 15 weddings in 18 months, so we've seen it all. We decided we didn't want a stranger to marry us, but we also didn't want a friend without experience leading the ceremony. We didn't want a full religious ceremony, but we did want it to be spiritual. We didn't want a 45 or a 10-minute ceremony, but more like a 20-minute ceremony.
Then we found Maureen.
After one conversation with her over the phone, we knew it had to be here. Reverend Jeffries is warm, hilarious, compassionate, and wise. She helped us come together each month which served as a reminder as to why we are getting married, which was super important as the wedding planning chaos begins to take over your lives. We looked forward to our conversations with her each month, and the "homework" she gave us was a good excuse for a monthly date night.
The day of we had a friend up there with us performing the ceremony, rather than a stranger from online or an unexperienced family member. The ceremony was beautiful: personalized, intimate, spiritual, funny - everything we wanted. Afterward, we got so many compliments, and many asking how they could get in contact with her to hire her for their wedding.
If the above is what you're looking for, choose Reverand Maureen Jeffries! We're so glad we did.
Sharleen R
5.0
12/05/2023
Working with Rev Maureen was hands down the easiest part of planning my wedding!! Rev Maureen puts her heart into her work, she truly wants to get to know her couples to create a heartfelt and personal ceremony. My husband and I had so many guests tell us how beautiful our ceremony was, they asked if we knew Rev Maureen personally, and in a way we did. We had spent meetings talking over our relationship, having conversations on perspectives, communication, and how we each felt most loved. She even looked over our vows and provided guidance in writing them! My favorite part was the “ring warming” ceremony where my mom and mother in law said a special prayer while holding our rings to bless them. Our ceremony was far beyond what my expectations were and it was the most joyful experience I had ever felt in my life!!! My husband and I learned so much about each other in our time spent with Rev Maureen, and we continue to apply the skills she gave us to our marriage. We are so grateful to have found Rev Maureen and feel so blessed to have worked with her in building the foundation of our marriage! THANK YOU REV MAUREEN!! ♥️
Nicole V
5.0
11/30/2023
As other reviews read, Maureen is truly the best officiant—but she's also a friend! After talking to other officiants that didn't fit our non-religious needs, we spoke with Maureen and immediately knew she was the one we wanted for our special day. The frequent Zoom meetings allowed us to get to know each other on a deeper level, which made it feel like we've known her for years. She truly cares about all her couples and is passionate about her work. My husband was super nervous before the ceremony and Maureen helped calm his nerves. Our parents and guests were quick to comment on how wonderful of a ceremony it was and how Maureen was the perfect amount of funny, lighthearted and sentimental. We'll forever be grateful for choosing Rev. Jeffries to marry us!
Erica A
5.0
11/29/2023
10/10 HIGHLY recommend Maureen! Working with Rev. Maureen was an amazing experience. We met with her multiple times leading up to our wedding day to get to know each other and discuss what our wants were for our wedding ceremony. Maureen challenged us to reflect on our relationship and why we want to marry each other. Her guidance and advice is something we will never forget.
Multiple guests are still raving about her during our ceremony! They loved how customized it was to us as a couple. Maureen has the perfect voice and is a phenomenal public speaker. Two guests told us she needs to record audio books because they love her voice! We have friends who are now booking and considering booking Maureen for their weddings in 2024.
Samantha D
5.0
11/28/2023
Rev. Maureen will be an unforgettable person to us. An officiant tends to be the one person, "vendor," who gets overlooked, typically due to not fully understanding their impact. After getting to work with and to know Rev. Maureen, we can truly appreciate the passion, love, and guidance she provided to us. We encourage others to prioritize this one person on your very memorable day, as she will impact you both as a couple and the loved ones attending. We found Rev. Maureen perfect for us; her listening, guidance, and sense of humor made us appreciate the process and personalization of our ceremony.
Sara A
5.0
11/26/2023
Maureen gave us not only the gift of a beautiful, meaningful, and unique ceremony, but also advice and tools to help our marriage last a lifetime. We looked forward to our premarital counseling sessions with her, where she took the time to get to know us intimately and helped facilitate important conversations about our future that gave us an extra boost of confidence going into our wedding. Both my husband and I come from religious families, and while we don't personally identify with a specific church at this time, Maureen wove in spiritual elements to our ceremony that made everyone happy. We feel so incredibly lucky to have met Maureen and we were able to have the perfect ceremony for us!
Emily H
5.0
11/21/2023
My husband and I honestly were very nervous about booking someone for our ceremony. We are not very religious and wanted a beautiful ceremony but were not sure where to find someone unless it was through a church. Maureen was the FIRST and ONLY person we talked to. From our first phone call with her she made us feel so at ease with our ceremony. I believe one of the first things I said on our phone call with her was "We want a beautiful ceremony without the religion". And oh my gosh did she deliver. She told us on our call that she officiates weddings for all different religions and ceremonies that are not religious at all. So many people came to us after the ceremony and told us how beautiful it was. We were also very nervous to write our own vows. When we booked Maureen it was right after we got engaged 2 years before our wedding date. Maureen met with us almost every month for those two years, which if you're not into that is totally optional. The "homework", from an online escape room to improve communication to helping us think of date nights we have never done before, helped us to in the end write our vows. If you are considering using Maureen as you officiant the answer should always be YES. I cannot recommend her enough. She truly goes above and beyond to make sure your ceremony is flawless.
Brian G
5.0
11/18/2023
Maureen was the voice of our wedding. From the day we began our planning journey with her she made us feel at ease and comfortable in an otherwise nerve racking process. She challenged us with questions that caused us to look inward at the heart of where our relationship started, what we wanted from our life together and what we wanted from our wedding day. She crafted a ceremony that both reflected on our past together but also centered us in the moment. She brought our guests in and made them feel welcome. She brought our story to life and we couldn’t be more grateful and thankful to have her part of our day and now, our life. When we think back on our day we’ll hear her soothing voice and we’ll smile. 10/10.
Veronica O
5.0
11/18/2023
We got married earlier this year in April 2023 and Maureen officiated our wedding, which was her 601st officiated wedding! She is friendly, thoughtful & wonderful -- and Maureen's experience & dedication to her craft was visible in every interaction we had. We couldn't be happier with the many months of conversations we had leading up to the day, as Maureen gave us so much of her time, marital wisdom, and wedding advice to ease our nerves & make preparations less stressful. She thought of so many small details that we would have otherwise missed. The service itself was beautiful, tailored exactly to our relationship, and felt deeply personal. We loved every minute, and thank you Maureen for making our experience so special.
Anthony R
5.0
11/17/2023
Maureen was the perfect officiant for our wedding. From the moment we hired her she was fantastic. She really made an effort to get to know us, our relationship, and what we wanted for our ceremony. The ceremony itself was everything we could have hoped and more. We would definitely recommend her services!
Alyson R
5.0
11/17/2023
We had the difficult task of tying Jewish and Catholic traditions into our ceremony. We wanted to stay as neutral as possible but also wanted our families to be happy with the outcome. Reverend Maureen Jeffries delivered. We spoke to a few officiants, but they had a process different from hers. When we booked her, she told us that we Zoom with her once every month so that she would get to know us better. She wanted to get to know us so the ceremony would sound personal and relevant. Other officiants acknowledged that we’d just talk to them two weeks before the wedding, and that would be that. So we agreed on Reverend Jeffries, and as each month went by, she started to get to know us better. We got so comfortable with her, and that helped her ultimately put together the entire ceremony. It felt authentic. It felt like she had known us for years, which was perfect. The ceremony went as planned, and everyone loved the ceremony. She helped keep us calm during the ceremony and made us feel comfortable up there with so many eyes on us. Reverend Jeffries has a method to her madness, which works out perfectly!
Tracy T
5.0
11/15/2023
First off, Maureen is AMAZING!! From our first conversation, we knew that she was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. We met once a month for almost a year prior to our wedding and our conversations about life, love, and everything in between made all the difference in the world. The conversations helped us open up to her about ourselves and our relationship which made us super confident in her ability to portray exactly who we were as a couple on our wedding day. She also helped my husband and I think more deeply about our relationship and our future than we had before which only built our confidence in our relationship and our choice of officiant. Her advice and guidance through the whole process was a godsend and we would recommend her to absolutely anyone! She feels like a part of our family now.
Jill M
5.0
11/14/2023
Wow! Maureen was absolutely amazing! She gave wonderful advice and guidance throughout our meetings leading up to the wedding and she delivered the most amazing ceremony, capturing our personalities and relationship so eloquently and thoughtfully. She created such a memorable and special ceremony for us, our family and our friends. Big thank you to Maureen, we couldn't have imagined it any other way!
Jessica L
5.0
11/14/2023
I don’t even know how to put my experience with Maureen into words! She blew my expectations away when it came to finding a officiant. She really made an effort to get to know my husband and I, and it made our ceremony feel so intimate. Our meetings leading up to the wedding were incredibly helpful, and I loved the exercises she would do with us to make us think about not just the wedding, but the marriage. I really feel like I developed a strong friendship, and sometimes our meetings felt like therapy sessions (in the best way possible). I highly recommend Maureen for these reasons. All of our wedding guests are still raving about her!
Samantha A
5.0
11/13/2023
Maureen is literally the best. We are so happy we found her for our wedding. We went to a friends wedding and this is where we found Maureen. I said to my husband we have to hire her! The way she spoke about the bride and groom was like she knew them forever! Little did we know Maureen then knew everything about us as well. Each session that we had with her made us extremely comfortable leading up to the wedding day. All our family and friends said that we had the best ceremony that they've been too and it started from Maureen greeting our guest as soon as they arrived to introducing us as Mr and Mrs. The ceremony was everything we could have wanted it to be. Maureen mentioned everything that we wanted in the ceremony and made it easier for us especially saying our own vows. Maureen will forever be an important part in our wedding day. We are so lucky to have found her! Thank you again for everything! Love Sam & Marcello
Cameron R
5.0
11/13/2023
Maureen was an absolute dream to work with. In the weeks leading up to our wedding Maureen made us feel like a priority and spend so much time with me and my wife. She really spent a lot of time getting to know us and getting to know all of the details of our relationship, which really came through in our ceremony. It felt so personal and by the time we were at the end of the aisle Maureen felt like a lifelong friend. Even day of, she was on our side and helping us keep everything organized/as stress free as possible. She arrived early and mingled with our guests/family. I cannot recommend working with her enough!
Belinda S
5.0
11/09/2023
From our first conversation with Reverend Jeffries we knew she was the one we wanted to marry us. She has such a warm and calming presence and brings a type of energy that makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. As we started to meet with her more regularly she opened mine and Adams eyes to a new level of connection, communication and love. She challenged us, and made us realize that there is so much more to partnership than we realize. The day of the ceremony I was so nervous and anytime she glanced at me or was able to touch my hand I was calm and centered again. The ceremony was beautiful from start to finish. EVERYONE commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. In person she felt like your cool aunt on your wedding day. Adam and I are so so thankful for her insight, kindness and the ability to make us dig deeper into our relationship. Even though our wedding is over we know Rev Jeffries will be in our life forever 🥰 1000000000000000000/10 recommend her to officiate your wedding! We love you so much!!!
Jennifer H
5.0
12/29/2022
We are so thankful that Rev Maureen Jeffries was a part of our wedding day. Maureen's counseling sessions helped us to both take time during wedding planning to focus on what marriage means to us. By the day of our wedding, Maureen felt like an old friend. Not only did she crafted a beautiful ceremony for us, she also took the only photographs we had of our day as we waited for our professional photos, stepped in for me when the vendor coordinator who asked where my dad was (he has passed away), brought a sponge to clean makeup off the grooms shirt, and helped to pin my bustle. She is truly gifted as a wedding officiant and simply the best person to have on your team as you plan a wedding. We would recommend Maureen 1000 times over.
Shelley W
5.0
12/28/2022
If I could give a hundred stars, I’d do so without hesitation for Reverend Maureen Jeffries. Besides my choice of mate, hiring her was the best decision I could have made. From the first meeting, she was warm and friendly and we immediately felt like we were just chatting about our wedding, including some quirky additions, with a close friend.
As an interracial and inter- faith couple, it was important to us to have someone help us with adding a few nontraditional elements to our ceremony. Not only did she understand what we were trying to achieve, she fully embraced it and us and helped us to come up with an unforgettable ceremony that felt exactly like “us.”
We could not have asked for more.
Just call her!
Rachel H
5.0
12/23/2022
My husband and I had a great experience with Rev. Maureen Jeffries! She worked with us well in advance of our big day to craft our vows and to plan a ceremony that was meaningful for us. Our friends and family gave us many compliments on the ceremony she performed!
Chelsea V
5.0
12/19/2022
Reverend Jeffries was the best officiant we could have asked for! She was able to blend both of our religions into a really personalized and beautiful ceremony. She really took the time to get to know us and she had some great activities and advice for us during our sessions. We even did a communication escape room! She ended up feeling like a friend by the time we got to the wedding. We got so many compliments on how sweet and personalized our ceremony was. I would recommend Reverend Jeffries to anyone looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make it a beautiful and unique ceremony!
Melissa P
5.0
12/19/2022
Working with Maureen was such a pleasure, she truly took the time to get to know us and that reflected in the beautiful ceremony. We had so many guests share specific praise about the ceremony and the lovely messages Maureen shared throughout. I highly recommend working with her!
Jenny G
5.0
12/18/2022
Maureen was an absolute gem to work with. We hired her for our October 2022 wedding and she did not disappoint. We had a multi-faith wedding and Maureen did a fantastic job blending all of the cultures between our families seamlessly. Maureen really got to know us as a couple, but also as separates, and was very thoughtful in catering to our needs. She was respectful in honoring our values and goals and represented us perfectly on our wedding day. Maureen also made it very clear she was here for us beyond the wedding day, and she will definitely be someone we keep in touch with. We are so happy we went with Maureen and would recommend her to anyone getting married!
Kalsie R
5.0
12/14/2022
We had the absolute best experience with Reverend Jeffries! From start to finish she was able to provide us both with stable ground and a comfortable place to start. She took the time to get to know us both and tailored our ceremony to our specific wants and needs. So many of our guests asked how we knew each other and were surprised to hear that we had only met just a few weeks prior to the wedding! That in itself speaks to the fact that Reverend Jeffries truly does care about each couple and pours her heart into making the wedding guests engaged in the ceremony. I highly recommend Reverend Jeffries to all couples during this extremely important and special time in their lives!
Ashley & Niurka M
5.0
12/13/2022
Maureen is probably the sweetest, helpful person my wife and I have encountered. We received so much great feedback on our ceremony hosted by Maureen. Everyone loved how she spoke, very clear very soft. Beautiful words that brought everyone to tears. We have had counseling sessions with her within the last year and every-time we finished a meeting my wife and I would always go back and reflect on how we could be better for one another.
If you want an officiant to meet all your needs your fiancé and I are looking for, for your wedding day, Rev Maureen is definitely the person for you!!!
Evin S
5.0
12/12/2022
Rev. Jeffries is amazing and truly prepared us for our wedding day. She makes herself available 24/7 to support in any aspect of the wedding and getting us ready for the future as life partners.
Megan F
5.0
12/12/2022
Choosing the right officiant was hugely important to my fiancé and I. We wanted to find someone who could blend the Christian values we grew up with and personalized elements that would feel true to our relationship. We also believe the marriage ceremony is the most meaningful part of the day and did not want anything rushed or cookie-cutter. Rev. Jeffries was the 3rd officiant we interviewed and we knew instantly that she was our choice. As part of her package, we met with Maureen via Zoom once a month leading up to our wedding so that she could get to know us as a couple. This led to us developing a wonderful friendship with Maureen before the ceremony, but it also allowed my fiancé and I to work through some important conversations about our values and our views on marriage. Maureen took the time to tailor a ceremony that was so heartfelt and personal, almost as if she had known us from the start. Our friends and families are still commenting about how it was the most moving ceremony they'd ever attended! On the day of the wedding, Rev. Jeffries went above and beyond, providing us with an emergency kit and talking me- a very anxious bride- and my nervous flower girl through a calming pre-ceremony meditation. We will genuinely miss spending time with Maureen and would recommend her to any couple planning their special day!
Kieran K
5.0
12/12/2022
I cannot say enough good things about Rev. Maureen. After our first conversation with her we knew she was perfect for our ceremony. She told us we would meet several times over the year and would feel like old friends but the time our ceremony arrived. When we saw her on wedding day, it WAS like seeing an old friend. Our ceremony was inmate and sweet. She took into account our history, personalities, hobbies and love story. Our guests were raving about how beautiful the ceremony was. I cannot give her enough gold stars but I can tell you that booking her will ensure it really is one beautiful day.
Maeve K
5.0
11/14/2022
We are so happy to have worked with Reverend Maureen as our officiant! In the months leading up to our wedding, we met with her several times to discuss marriage and various topics to help us prepare. She really took the time to get to know us and help us navigate different aspects of our relationship and wedding preparation. She wrote a beautiful, custom ceremony that was very personal to us. She also helped guide us in writing our own vows. We are still receiving so many compliments from guests about the beautiful ceremony and her as a speaker. Thanks Reverend Maureen for making our wedding so memorable!
Victoria P
5.0
10/02/2022
Working with Maureen was amazing from the start. We really enjoyed getting to know her as she learned about us. She wrote a truly personal and heartfelt ceremony that all of our friends and family were touched by and are still raving about!
Naomi G
5.0
9/29/2022
Rev. Jeffries is one of the most amazing people Dan and I have ever met. She is INCREDIBLE. There are just no words to describe the impact she had on our ceremony and even our whole wedding journey. From the beginning, we would meet with her monthly which was so fun. She had us do these fun exercises which bonded my husband and I together and helped ease the stress of wedding planning. She wasn't just for the day - she was with us for the whole process, as a comforting shoulder, as a counselor and as a guide. She helped us craft our vows and helped create from start to finish the most beautiful mixed faith ceremony. She even incorporated Sri Lankan aspects (a string tying ceremony) which made my mom feel like she was back in Sri Lanka, having a Buddhist ceremony. Rev. Jeffries words will forever be special to us, and our families. There was no shortage of tears in the crowd and between Dan and I. Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful ceremony for us.
Nicole B
5.0
9/20/2022
Maureen was easily one of the best vendors we hired!!! We felt like she knew us after our first meeting. She wrote the most beautiful ceremony for us. Her calming voice was the icing on the cake. So many guests complimented Maureen and the beautiful ceremony that she created. Do not hesitate to hire her!!!
Ash B
5.0
9/13/2022
We had the most amazing ceremony thanks to Reverend Maureen. It was the perfect start to a marriage hopefully centered on family, devotion, and most of all, love. From the pre-counseling sessions where she counseled us on tips to a happy, healthy marriage and family life, down to every detail of the ceremony — unity candles, cord of three strands, our mothers helping to bless the rings, helping us with writing vows that are unique to us and our experience, suggesting that we hire a babysitter for our toddler (which was something I hadn’t thought of AT ALL and was a wedding-saver!), even reminding us that we should get pictures at the stunning spots at our venue, Reverend Maureen truly went above and beyond to help us succeed not only in planning a wedding, but planning our married life.
Christy D
5.0
6/19/2022
We couldn't have had a better officiant for our wedding. Maureen was truly amazing through the whole process and we feel so lucky to have found her. I wasn't sure what to expect when looking for an officiant, but I really didn't expect much from someone who didn't know us. I spoke with a couple other options but from the moment I first spoke with Maureen I knew she was the one. I even got a little emotional on that first call when she was talking about the ceremony. She makes it a point to get to know you and vice versa so we really feel like friends come the wedding day. We really enjoyed having zoom calls with her and the homework she gave us like doing an online escape room. We were both so excited to finally meet her on our big day. She wrote a beautiful script for our ceremony that was tailored to us. It was a really special day and we owe a lot to her. Thank you Maureen! <3
Samantha F
5.0
6/19/2022
Maureen has been amazing from start to finish. She made both me and my husband feel so comfortable even in our pre-marital sessions. She made our sessions fun like doing an escape room together, that helped us learn more deeply about each other as we began this journey to get married. She got our love story down perfectly and was able to beautifully retell it to all of our family and friends. Andrew and I feel so confident in our relationship because of the exercises that we did with her and have such peace of mind knowing that if we ever need help she is a text away. I just loved the idea of being able to lean on someone when we struggle that means so much to us already and that my Husband is comfortable with. She said in our first session that we would all feel like old friends by the time our wedding day and that has never been more true. Can't wait to see her again!
Tiffany L
5.0
6/18/2022
We were lucky enough to have Reverend Maureen marry us a few weeks ago in a personal, beautiful and thoughtful ceremony she crafted after spending a few months getting to know us over Zoom. We knew from our first meeting that Maureen was the right fit for us; she is funny, real, insightful and full of the best advice! Maureen walked us through every aspect of our ceremony (even the boring paperwork stuff) and at every turn reaffirmed what we already knew - she is the best officiant out there! Our guests are still talking about how heartfelt, genuine and "us" our ceremony was - and that is all thanks to Maureen. If you are reading this, reach out to her for your upcoming wedding - you certainly won't regret it, and you most definitely will gain a sweet friend in the process.
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