4.8
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Award Winning Wedding Officiant * 3000+ Weddings!
Specialize in beach front weddings in s.e. CT and nearby RI
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I would definitely recommend, she is so welcoming and joyful. I felt it when I first looked at her website trying to find the right person for our special day, And that’s when I came across her! So I called the number to find out more information and when I spoke to her I just knew I was making the right decision by having her be the person to Marry us!! She is absolutely amazing and everything she said on our special day definitely held meaning that help make a memorable moment for years to come. Thank you again I will recommend you to anyone!!!! The Rush Family
Bianca R.
5.0
I personally couldn’t have picked a better person to help us get married! We decided to “elope” last minute on Wednesday/Thursday for the following Tuesday. When looking up officiants Marie’s page came up I sent her a quick message and we chatted right away. She made me feel so comfortable and excited for my day. We filled out her questionnaire which she used to create the perfect speech for us. Day-of weather wasn’t too great to get married outside so she offered to marry us in her house instead which worked out perfectly. Marie has the absolute best personality being warm, friendly and genuinely so excited for us. Even gave us all the good spots within the Mystic area and guided us through our process. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!
diana v.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Congratulations…You’re Getting Married!
I’m Marie Tyler Wiley, an ordained non-denominational minister and professional Wedding Officiant serving Connecticut, Rhode Island, and destination weddings.
For more than 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of officiating more than 3,000 weddings, and I still get excited for every single one.
I’m honored to have been recognized by The Knot, WeddingWire, Bride Magazine, Modern Bride Magazine, and Connecticut Bride Magazine for my work as a Wedding Officiant. While those honors mean so much to me, the greatest compliment I receive is hearing couples say, “Our ceremony couldn’t have been more perfect.”
I truly love marrying people.
Every couple has a unique love story, and I love hearing yours. I’ll take the time to learn what brought you together, what makes you laugh, and what matters most to you so I can craft a ceremony that feels genuine, personal, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
I’ve always believed your ceremony sets the tone for your entire wedding day. When your guests are laughing, smiling, wiping away a few happy tears, and completely engaged in your love story, something wonderful happens. By the time the ceremony is over, they’re excited to celebrate! The energy carries right into the reception because they’ve just shared something meaningful, joyful, and uniquely you.
No two love stories are alike, so no two ceremonies should be either. Whether you’re dreaming of a non-religious ceremony, something spiritual, or a faith-based celebration, I’ll create a ceremony that reflects your personalities, your values, your traditions, and the life you’re building together. No cookie-cutter ceremonies. Ever.
My couples often tell me I make them feel like we’ve known each other forever. That’s exactly how I want you to feel. From our very first conversation, my goal is to make the planning process easy, enjoyable, and stress-free.
I’ll be with you every step of the way, offering unlimited consultations, personalized ceremony planning, coordinating with your vendors, and filing your marriage license after the ceremony so you can simply enjoy your wedding day.
Whether you’re exchanging vows on a Connecticut beach, beside a lighthouse, aboard a sailboat, on Block Island, in your own backyard, or somewhere beautiful across the world, I’m always ready for the adventure. And if you happen to whisk me away to a romantic destination…I promise I won’t say no!
This isn’t just another wedding to me. It’s your wedding, and I never forget what an honor it is to stand beside you on one of the most important days of your lives. I want your experience to be perfect from our first conversation until the moment you walk back down the aisle as newlyweds.
Please take a few moments to read my reviews and you’ll quickly understand why so many couples—and their families—recommend me. It would be my honor to help you begin your forever. I can’t wait to hear your love story! ❤️
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Marie, a wedding officiant, received glowing reviews for her warm, welcoming, and personalized ceremonies. Reviewers appreciated her professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to create a special and meaningful experience for couples. Many praised her for going above and beyond to make their day unforgettable, with her ceremonies being described as lighthearted, touching, and personalized to reflect the couple's personalities. Marie's passion for inclusivity and love shone through in her work, making her highly recommended for couples looking for a memorable ceremony.Review photos
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Andrea B
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5.0
8/04/2025
BEST BEST JP I have ever come across. Not only did she give us exactly what we wanted but she was there with every question asked, also with moral support. The speech she typed up ...
for us was so personal and so meaningful she brought back amazing memories we can continue to enjoy. She puts 100% into her clients and helps with anything and everything needed. She made our day perfect!
Bianca R
5.0
3/14/2026
I would definitely recommend, she is so welcoming and joyful. I felt it when I first looked at her website trying to find the right person for our special day, And that’s when I ca...
me across her! So I called the number to find out more information and when I spoke to her I just knew I was making the right decision by having her be the person to Marry us!! She is absolutely amazing and everything she said on our special day definitely held meaning that help make a memorable moment for years to come. Thank you again I will recommend you to anyone!!!! The Rush Family
Any questions?
diana v
5.0
11/28/2025
I personally couldn’t have picked a better person to help us get married! We decided to “elope” last minute on Wednesday/Thursday for the following Tuesday. When looking up officia...
nts Marie’s page came up I sent her a quick message and we chatted right away. She made me feel so comfortable and excited for my day. We filled out her questionnaire which she used to create the perfect speech for us. Day-of weather wasn’t too great to get married outside so she offered to marry us in her house instead which worked out perfectly. Marie has the absolute best personality being warm, friendly and genuinely so excited for us. Even gave us all the good spots within the Mystic area and guided us through our process. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Edd
5.0
4/30/2025
Marie was amazing! From our first phone call, I knew we went with the right choice. She was so knowledgeable in all things wedding. During the ceremony, she kept things lighthearte...
d and funny. It was exactly what we were looking for. Everyone was raving about how great the ceremony was all because of Marie.
Response from A Ceremony by Marie Tyler Wiley on 08/12/2025
Oh my goodness gracious talk about a day late and a dollar short thank you thank you thank...
you for your wonderful review. You know I love my job and of course I always fall in love with my couples. Not a bad way to go through life.😉🙏🏻🥰 hope everything is going fabulously for U2! 🥳
Adily M
5.0
2/20/2025
Review for Marie - Our Wedding Officiant
We are beyond grateful to Marie for officiating our wedding during such an important time in our lives. Having been together for over thre...
e years, we always dreamed of tying the knot, but recent political changes threatened the rights of the queer community, making us more determined than ever to make our love official.
Just two days before our wedding, we found ourselves at Stonington Town Hall, navigating the process of obtaining our marriage certificate. Unfamiliar with the requirements, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that we needed a set wedding date and an officiant. As fate would have it, we were drawn to Marie from the very beginning. When my wife reached out to her, we instantly connected with her warm and inviting aura over the phone.
Marie mentioned that she was offering FREE weddings for Valentine’s Day that Friday, and we knew it was meant to be. The whole experience felt serendipitous, and it was clear that we were on the right path.
On our big day, Marie made the ceremony feel truly special and personal. Her ability to connect with people is unparalleled, and it made all the difference for us. She created a warm, comfortable environment that allowed us to fully embrace the moment and celebrate our love.
Thank you so much, Marie, for being such a wonderful officiant and for helping us create a beautiful memory that we will cherish forever. Your kindness and passion for love and inclusivity made our wedding day even more meaningful. We are so grateful to have had you as part of our journey!
Love,
Adily & Juliette
Brooke P
5.0
10/06/2024
Marie married us this past August at the Inn at Mystic! We truly could not have asked for a better justice of the peace! She made the ceremony exactly what we wanted and allowed us...
to add any personal touches we wished! Here energy is unmatched and we could not be happier with the result! Thank you Marie and if you are looking for a justice of the peace Marie is the best!
Response from A Ceremony by Marie Tyler Wiley on 02/06/2025
Oh my Goodness, Brooke thank you so much! 😉🙏🏻🥳
I hope you guys are doing fabulously a...
nd don’t forget when you’re in town give me a shout and we’ll go out and have some fun or I’ll take you out of my boat! 😉😘
Sandra L
5.0
2/20/2024
Marie was the perfect choice to marry us on Valentines Day! The ceremony was held at the Meeting House in Olde Mystick Village. She provided a beautiful ceremony which had us smil...
ing and laughing during our ceremony. I would suggest Marie if you're choosing to officiate your ceremony by a justice of the peace in Connecticut. Marie is the BEST!
Response from A Ceremony by Marie Tyler Wiley on 07/11/2024
Oh my goodness Sandra-Thank you so very much!!! Nobody has ever thought to write a review ...
for me on my free Valentine’s Day, Weddings! So this was indeed a really, really special surprise.! Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I’m so thrilled you loved it! I loved doing what I do and what I love!
Hope you guys are still in ❤️ bliss! Tell me another
Xx-Marie 😉🙏🏻🥳
Mikayla V
5.0
2/16/2024
Marie was the best justice of the peace we could have asked for! She made our Valentine’s Day wedding special and fun for us and our families.
Emily P
5.0
1/15/2024
Marie was the perfect choice to marry us! From our first conversation, she really got to know my husband and I and used that information to create a ceremony that truly felt like u...
s. She listened to our wants and was able to seamlessly include a ring warming ceremony per our request. Marie’s warm personality and humor helped us feel at ease and comfortable on our wedding day. Our families agreed that the ceremony couldn’t have been better! If you’re in need of a JP look no further!!
Cait S
5.0
1/06/2024
Marie was an incredible officiant! All of our wedding guests after were raving about how engaging she was and we wholeheartedly agree. Highly recommend Marie for helping you celebr...
ate and officiate your big day.
RM G
5.0
1/06/2024
You will certainly not be disappointed with Marie conducting your ceremony. Her professionalism coupled with her wonderful personality and her easy-going way was exactly what we we...
re looking for. She worked with us to ensure our ceremony was exactly what we wanted and chose the perfect location. We were extremely happy we chose to work with Marie.
Tammy W
5.0
12/28/2023
Marie married us in June of 2023 and it was the perfect day. Marie was fabulous! She performed the ceremony perfectly.
She made our day fun. Would definitely recommend Marie!
Response from A Ceremony by Marie Tyler Wiley on 12/28/2023
You are the bomb Diggity, and it was an absolute honor to marry U2! Hope you had a magnifi...
cent Christmas! 😉🙏🏻🥳🌙🌠🎉
Janina S
5.0
12/12/2023
The wonderful and charming Marie accompanied us on our big day and we couldn't have found anyone better!
We are a couple from Germany and had the dream of getting married on the b...
each in Connecticut. Marie made this dream come true with us. Her good humor is immediately infectious, always positive and we love to think back to the moments with her.
We can highly recommend Marie.
Thank you
Sebastian & Janina from Germany
Natalie B
5.0
12/12/2023
Marie was amazing! She was very accommodating to our needs, a really great communicator, and made us feel so special with her words and warm personality. I can't recommend her enou...
gh; thank you Marie!
Eva M
5.0
6/23/2022
I highly recommend Marie if you are getting married in the CT area and need an officiant! She has a great sense of humor and a very positive, warm energy. She was willing to meet w...
ith us and cater the ceremony to whatever we wanted. She took the time to get to know us and made the ceremony very special. She was also very accommodating with any schedule changes and incredibly responsive via email and phone. You will not be disappointed!
Pat C
1.0
9/01/2020
Horrible experience. We hired this vendor because of the great reviews we read online. Marie is unreliable. Plain and simple as that. Right after our wedding she texted my wife to ...
say she was going to drop off the paper work. We called four days later because when we got to the town hall, they said that Marie hadn’t drop off the paperwork yet. So we called because we were confused. She came to meet us at the town hall, and guess what, she signed all the paper work in pencil. They only accept black ink pen. Sounds fishy for someone who’s been doing this for a long time. Would not recommend 100%
Response from A Ceremony by Marie Tyler Wiley on 09/02/2020
Patrick-i’m so sorry about the mixup yesterday I was so disappointed to see this today.
...
I don’t know if your bride McKayla, told you and when she called I was on my way to the doctors. I had not felt well since performing your ceremony on Saturday and had already gone for bloodwork and I was going in for a consultation.
At any rate I’m sorry about the inconvenience of keeping you waiting there, in the end, for 20 minutes. I had a license all sealed and ready to go since Saturday just had not felt well enough to get down to drop it in the box and in Connecticut you have upwards of a month to return the license. I, obviously didn’t realize you guys were trying to buy a car yesterday and needed it. So for that I’m so sorry.
On the bright side I have the notes from Makayla telling me that she absolutely loved the ceremony and was thrilled with it! I just hope that you’ll keep that in your heart instead of A 20 minute delay picking up your license.
Finally after filling out & performing over 2500 weddings that was certainly a first to have the Town Clerk, who I know extremely well, tell me I had filled out in pencil- I was aghast😳🤭. Luckily she had a new one ready for me when I pulled in.😉🙏🏻
I wish you both the best God bless you! And please excuse me for the inconvenience have yesterday. I didn’t know Nora realize that you guys were trying to buy a car I needed the license so soon.
Take care! 😉🙏🏻
Sam K
5.0
8/07/2019
Marie did a terrific job leading an unforgettable ceremony on our wedding day. We didn't know Marie prior to our search for a wedding officiant, but you wouldn't have guessed that ...
had you seen the ceremony. In the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, Marie took the time to get to know my fiancee and I on a personal level between phone calls, skype video chats and a meetup in Mystic. This allowed her to craft a ceremony that felt sincere and personal. She provided us with multiple versions of the ceremony beforehand to give us the opportunity to consider different options and incorporate our ideas into it. Marie is energetic, positive, and hilarious which are all evident in the ceremony, but she is also down to earth and helped us stay relaxed and grounded in the excitement of the wedding weekend. Finally, being local to Mystic, CT she gave us some excellent local recommendations for restaurants and bars for us and our guests over the wedding weekend. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Shelby V
5.0
5/14/2019
Marie was absolutely amazing! My husband and I had to quickly elope for certain reasons and contacted Marie 4 days prior to our elopement! She helped us make our elopement so speci...
al! Marie is very professional, kind, and funny and we are so happy that she married us!! 1 year later and we still keep in touch! Thank you Marie for everything, we will never forget this day!! I highly recommend hiring Marie as your wedding officiant, you will NOT regret it !!
Response from A Ceremony by Marie Tyler Wiley on 02/06/2025
Goodness Shelby, thank you so much! I loved working with you guys you guys are the bomb! I...
’m so glad we’re friends on Facebook because I get to watch you turn yourself into a goddess! 😂😉😘
crystal s
5.0
4/30/2019
My husband and I called Marie at the last minute, about a week before our intended wedding vow renewal for our 3rd wedding anniversary. We had a rather unique request, and we were ...
so thrilled Marie agreed to officiate for us. My husband and I wanted to renew our wedding vows in full KISS costume and makeup in front of the very spot at mohegan sun casino where we met for the very first time at a KISS concert almost a decade before (august 19 2010), right before the show on March 23rd 2019. Our vow renewal wasn't officially planned, and would require our officiant to be open minded and simply show up and
officiate it in front of 100s of other concert goers and onlookers, and Marie was on board right away and so supportive! we didn't have time to meet up beforehand so we talked over the phone and through email and she wrote up the sweetest vows for us. Marie met us where we planned and we got right to it! The ceremony was so sweet and heartfelt...it felt like it was just us, like the casino full of people around us didnt even exist.... it was intimate for being in such a huge place. our vow renewal was everything we dreamt of and it was so very special. We would highly recommend Marie to anyone who wants a heartfelt and unique ceremony, with memories they will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much, Marie. it was such a pleasure meeting you and working with you!!!!!
Christine N
4.0
3/27/2019
Marie, as you can tell by googling her name or seeing this enormity of reviews, is an extremely popular lady with a personality as big as CT. She knows her career inside and out an...
d has performed tons of Ceremonies.
She had my husband and I fill out a written questionnaire covering many topics about our lifestyle and relationship details, which she then used to generate 3 different ceremony styles for us to choose from. I ended up choosing one, but editing it quite thoroughly to fit us just a bit better. My husband felt like I had to do too much editing, but I feel that he and I are just more picky about these things than most others, maybe.
I have to say that it at times during the process it did feel a little impersonal working with her, probably due to the massive amounts of couples she meets. We had a few different phone calls in the early planning process where we heard the same spiel from her,"just google my name," and she asked about our careers/lives as if we hadn't spoken before.
My last little bit to say... Marie has hardly ever mispronounced a name when announcing a couple. But for ours, she did. I am happy to say it wasn't as noticeable and wasn't in the most typical way people tend to mispronounce it. It sounded more like a fumble. The ceremony was still lovely and she seemed to stick to the edited copy I gave her as far as content played out.
It really would be 5 stars if not for the last two bits I've mentioned here. I think she is a wonderful, wonderful lady who does an excellent job, but I cant honestly say that those things don't bother me a bit now that it's all said and done. I do recommend her wholeheartedly. Just emphasize a bit harder than me if you have an unusual last name, and if you have changes to your ceremony be sure to emphasize that, too.
She does beautiful Ceremonies and I hope you have an absolutely lovely wedding with her if you choose her.
Heather C
5.0
10/28/2018
Marie made an effort to get to know me and my husband on a personal level. We had a very small (family and close friends only) wedding at a unique location, and wanted to have a ce...
remony that capitalized on both those things, and she really delivered. Everyone was laughing and smiling and happy, and it was overall a great day. We wrote our own vows, but she provided us with plenty of suggestions and references to help us come up with ideas and to make sure everything went smoothly. We definitely recommend her as an officiant to any couple, especially for a small, intimate wedding.
Maria P
5.0
10/27/2018
I can’t say enough about this wonderful woman. From the first time we spoke we just clicked and I knew my wedding was in good hands. I live in NY and had to plan my entire elope...
ment in CT with my fiancé over the phone. Marie was so helpful and not only helped me plan every detail of my out of town wedding, but was happy to recommend other vendors that I needed for flowers, photography and music! Marie kept in close contact with me leading up to my wedding and ensured that every request I had was met to the last detail! Needless to say, our wedding went off as planned and we were so very happy with everything. Marie even called us the day after we were married just to see how we were enjoying our first day as husband and wife and to make sure we were satisfied with the service! I thought this was such a nice touch and attested to the character of Marie - who is someone who truly cares about others and really enjoys making others happy. She is a gem and is an excellent choice when considering who to hire with such an important responsibility!!
Jessica C
5.0
10/26/2018
Marie was a LIFESAVER. I was in panic mode about our wedding seeing we had just moved back home from Chicago, I had started a new job, we were house hunting, and now having to plan...
wedding in a town I knew nothing about (Groton LP)! So, my now husband found Marie online and we set up a meeting quick quick! As soon as we met her we knew we were going to hit it off! From the very beginning she made the entire process easy and actually enjoyable! She got to know and understand what it was we wanted and made it happen better than I could have imagined. She was also our JP and I don’t think anyone could have done it better- she made us laugh, cry, laugh again and even made us stop to smell the roses- just to ensure we would have a memory of each moment that day. And, on top of all of that, she managed to help us out with renting an amazing house on the point with views of the ocean for days where we were able to host our reception dinner. I would recommend her to anyone looking to plan the wedding they’ve always imagined!
Ian C
5.0
7/17/2018
Marie ran a beautiful ceremony! She made us feel comfortable and was extremely helpful in running our ceremony rehearsal the day before. She worked with us to create the perfect ...
ceremony and delivered it with passion and energy to keep our guests attentive. Marie has a wonderful personality. We highly recommend her!
Lisa R
5.0
4/04/2018
My husband had heard good things about Marie Tyler Wiley, and was able to get her to marry us in our own home! A few weeks before the wedding, she emailed both of us a questionnai...
re to fill out so she could get to know us. Then, she sent us the draft of the ceremony and asked for our feedback (I only changed one minor thing, because she really has us nailed, it was great!). It was a simple ceremony, and she did a wonderful job making sure my wishes were met to have a moment to honor my mother and my husband's father (both deceased). She made us laugh and cry during the vows, and even stayed for some pictures at the end. I would recommend her if anyone needs a JP or officiate.
Brian S
5.0
3/16/2018
Marie was great! From the very beginning, when we first contacted her to the ceremony itself. Marie was prompt, funny and efficient and I couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather h...
ave had to conduct mine and my husbands wedding ceremony. She is simply the BEST in our eyes and I would recommend her in a heart beat. Marie, thank you!
Samantha B
5.0
10/09/2017
Marie was a wonderful, funny, and thorough JoP. I appreciated her friendship, inquisitiveness, and tireless effort dealing with my endless questions. The only caveat to Marie as f...
ar as I see it is that she adds her own wording despite thinking that what you send her is exactly how it will be read. It wasn't inappropriate or rude, it was just not what I had expected. She showed up a few minutes before the ceremony and stayed for a half hour or so thereafter to mingle with the guests and make sure we were happy with her services. My husband says "she did a great job, added the right degree of humor, and took the time to get to know us." We would hire her again (you know, to renew our vows or something!)
Laura T
5.0
9/28/2017
Marie is simply the best! She is exactly the beautiful, charismatic, charming person you want to officiate your wedding!
Mary G
5.0
9/26/2017
Marie Tyler Wiley is a unique, bright, funny, kind, tolerant, warm, loving, and all-around wonderful human being -- AND an even better Justice of the Peace! Given just a week's no...
tice, Marie rearranged her holiday schedule to marry my husband and me at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut this past summer! In addition to marrying us, she also provided us with the names of wonderful local photographers, musicians, and restaurants that might've been able to accommodate our needs. Marie is a wealth of information and will provide you will long lists of vendors in every planning area you might need, as well as ceremony ideas that might add to your special day ("Unity Candle Ceremony," anyone?). We especially enjoyed her style - humorous yet touching - as it meshed very well with our personalities and families! Marie is able to adapt to any number of wedding styles and will fit in comfortably with people wherever she goes. She also comes very well-prepared for your "big day" - she "interviewed" my husband and me separately about our romantic history, favorite memories, and thoughts on a long-lasting marriage, then shared them during the ceremony! We loved her as a Justice of the Peace, we love her as a person, and we believe you will too! If you are looking for someone who fills both the role of traditionalist and free-spirit, Marie Tyler Wiley is just the person to marry you!
Rebecca J
5.0
9/23/2017
Marie Tyler Wiley is the best officiant and wedding planner you could ever ask for! I highly recommend her to anyone getting married in Connecticut.
Officiant:
As an officiant, ...
Marie is knowledgeable, organized, and creative. Our wedding ceremony ran smoothly and we felt completely comfortable on our wedding day because of her wealth of experience. She also performed a beautiful wedding ceremony, called “Wedding by the Sea”, which complimented our venue and theme perfectly (our ceremony was held outdoors, alongside the Mystic River, and we selected a nautical theme).
Marie is also personable, caring, and incredibly funny – her personality and humor could light up a room! My husband and I both agree she made our wedding ceremony more memorable because she simply is the type of person you could meet once and never forget.
Planning:
Marie is a great wedding planner because she knows everyone in town, and everyone loves her because she has the biggest heart!
I planned my ceremony while living in another state (Atlanta, Georgia), but I never worried about selecting vendors because Marie knows all the best talent in town. She was also very diligent about keeping us on track with our wedding budget, and maintained a perfect balance between making choices which were economical without sacrificing quality.
Marie really went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I felt comfortable during the planning process, and enjoyed our overall wedding experience. When I was living in Atlanta, I didn’t have close friends or family nearby to help me shop for a wedding dress (we had recently moved from Virginia), so Marie arranged for one of her good friends who lived in the area to help me find a dress. Additionally, the day before my husband and I got married, Marie even met with us to go swimming so we could relax and de-stress before we tied the knot :)
My husband and I really appreciated Marie because we were able to go through the wedding planning process knowing we were in good hands.
Daniel C
5.0
2/14/2017
What a beautiful service!!! Marie made it the happiest day of our lives!! My wife and I truly enjoyed the professionalism and relaxed comfortable atmosphere Marie and her staff pro...
vided. I would highly recommend Mrs Tyler for performing your nuptials or renewing your vows. Thank you for making our day even more special!!
Sincerely,
Daniel and Debra Calkins
Liza v
5.0
12/31/2016
Marie was absolutely fabulous!! Less than 2 months before our wedding we found ourselves without an officiant which was when I thankfully found Marie. She calmly told me there wa...
s nothing to worry about and provided us with a ceremony which was exactly what we had hoped for. I can honestly say Marie was the best vendor we chose, and the only one who, true to her words, made the entire process pleasant and seemless. I highly recommend her to everyone!!
Paige F
5.0
12/31/2016
Marie officiated my wedding when my wife and I got married in Stonington, CT in 2009. Being a same sex couple desiring to make our commitment to each other official in the year 200...
9, our options were limited as we live in Nashville, Tn. Through my onlibe research I found Marie and we couldn't be happier. She helped us organize our ceremony from Nashville and made this potentially stressful time seamless. We wanted to have an outdoor ceremony at a lighthouse and she helped us pick out the perfect site. Our wedding party was very simple; just me and my wife, but we still wanted a cake and a photographer and Marie provided us with referrals for both that far exceeded our expectations. I am so grateful to have found Marie and hope that you also decided to use her services.
Sandy M
5.0
12/12/2016
Marie Tyler Wiley did a great job. She was always available to help with any questions and went above and beyond for us. I would highly recommend using Marie as your JP.
Tara H
5.0
12/08/2016
Marie made us feel so happy and welcome. She made my intimate wedding ceremony exactly as I hoped it would be and more! I would highly recommend her. She knows the ins and outs of ...
everything and even helps plan some of your details! I really enjoyed having her be a part of our wedding day...she's the best in town.(:
Kelly H
5.0
12/07/2016
Marie made the process from start to finish very comfortable and enjoyable! Highly recommend!
Erin G
5.0
10/18/2016
Marie was AMAZING, plain and simple. She was easy to work with from the beginning to the end. From the time of our first meeting we felt so comfortable working with Marie and we kn...
ew from that moment she was the perfect fit for us. Marie was always available to talk and quick to respond to emails and/or texts. The day of our rehearsal she provided thorough instructions to all members of the bridal party and to my husband and I regarding how the ceremony was going to be conducted. When we left that evening we were extremely comfortable knowing the ceremony was going to be absolutely fabulous, which it was! The ceremony was not a textbook, cookie cutter wedding. Marie developed example ceremonies for us to review, reorganize and modify to our liking in order to create the perfect ceremony for ourselves. The ceremony was a great combination of traditional and fun which kept all guests completely engaged. Marie took the time to get to know us and developed the ceremony to fit our personalities flawlessly. All guest were extremely pleased with the ceremony and I received numerous comments on how the ceremony was a true representation of my husband and I. We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us.
Erin and Corey
Heather P
5.0
6/01/2016
Marie Tyler Wiley gave us a personalized thoughtful ceremony that will be remembered with love for a long time. We appreciated her ability to make our service meaningful both to us...
and our family and friends. She gave us the space we needed in the beginning and sent helpful reminders all through the planning. Marie was able to make suggestions on other vendors we were looking for, and the whole time kept it professional. We both recommend her to anyone looking to make their ceremony lively and fun! We loved every minute!
Stefanie W
1.0
5/25/2016
Marie performed the wrong ceremony for our wedding.
Instead of reading the vows my fiance and I had written, she read a pre-written template ceremony, one that she had given us ...
as an example of the types of ceremonies she usually performs.
Our vows started with the same opening line, but were otherwise completely different. This ended up being disastrous. I think that because they had the same opening line, she didn't read our entire email and assumed we would be using her prewritten ceremony.
Some examples of what went wrong?
She asked one of my aunts to read an Apache love poem, which came across as rude to my Scottish-Polish family. She didn't tell me she would be asking someone to read a poem, and just selected a random aunt that happened to be attending the wedding, which was very hurtful to my mother and other close relatives.
She made mean comments about how long it had taken my fiancé and I to get married in front of all our guests. She teased us for "making googly eyes at each other in high school" and for dating for 15 years before getting married. She made our adorable high school romance seem weird.
She failed to mention my deceased grandparents who were very close to me, but spoke about my fiance's grandfather whom he had never met. Maybe it was because my grandparents last name was hard to pronounce? I could have taken their last name out of the vows if it was that big of a deal. At least she remembered to mention my deceased father, albeit briefly.
And worst of all, I didn't get to say "I do" at my own wedding, because her template didn't include that. A childhood dream of mine was ruined, all because she didn't read the vows my fiancé and I had written.
After the ceremony was over, I asked her quietly (trying not to cry) why she didn't read the vows we had provided to her. She actually insisted that she had read the correct vows! My new husband had to show her the email we sent containing our vows before she would admit her mistake. At that point, I just walked away and tried to enjoy my cocktail hour. It was clear that she wasn't going to apologize to me, and I wasn't looking for a fight.
She did refund 20% of the cost to one of our groomsmen, which was a nice gesture, but I honestly feel I shouldn't have had to pay at all. And an apology would have gone a long way.
It's been a year since my wedding, so the initial pain has worn off. But I'll always remember that heartbreaking feeling of having her read the wrong vows in front of all my guests, and having to go through with the wrong ceremony just to avoid making a scene in front of my family and friends. It was embarrassing, hurtful and heartbreaking. I'm not generally an emotional person, but I honestly felt like crying when I realized that the ceremony was over and I hadn't gotten to say "I do."
And it all could have been avoided if she just read our vows, like she said she would.
Anonymous
5.0
3/18/2016
Choose Marie for your event. You will be gaining an active partner, guide, and planner for the type of ceremony you are looking for. When my wife and I worked with her, it became...
clear that she was experienced; she knows what works; she knows how to get people what they want and need even if they don't; she is a professional; she is kind and considerate; and she improves the mood/environment with her wit and happiness.
My wife and I were 101% satisfied with Marie, and you will be, too.
Melissa O
5.0
1/02/2016
Marie was a fantastic JP! She worked with us to make everything personal. Our guests gave her lots of compliments and everyone wanted to know how we knew her. They didn't believ...
e we had just found her online! We have spent a lot of time in Mystic and knew the area but she has lots of information for people who are less familiar. We had multiple other vendors say, "Oh, you are working with Marie - she knows what to do!" Thanks again, Marie!
Anonymous
5.0
12/08/2015
Marie was the completed package. We were looking for a light hearted, yet "true to us" kind of ceremony and Marie was on point. Our day was truly magical, we couldn't have wanted f...
or better.
Carolyn Z
5.0
9/20/2015
Marie is THE BEST! If, like my husband and I, you are not religious or have mixed backgrounds but want someone who will put her heart into your ceremony, as if you were a longtime ...
clergy member or even a friend, she is the one to choose.
Marie takes her job very very seriously and truly wants to give you the best ceremony possible. And not the ceremony SHE thinks is the best, the one that is best for YOU. To achieve this she has you answer a questionnaire about yourself, your family, your wedding and of course your relationship. She will also meet (and in our case, Skype), with you whenever needed to work out the details. And she's very responsive on e-mail. She really wants to get to know you, and it shows.
Finally, Marie is hilarious. She will deliver a heartfelt and sweet ceremony, but will also keep your guests laughing. She entertains the crowd, and she loves doing it, because she loves people.
In my case, we had a mixed ceremony where we included two Jewish traditions, since my husband is Israeli. When we told Marie we wanted to have his dad step up and read the Seven Blessings - a Jewish tradition - in Hebrew, and for her to translate to English, she was game. In fact, anything we suggested she was up for!
In terms of her process, Marie draws upon the questionnaire and any meetings or calls to write up three different ceremonies personalized for you, then works with you to reconfigure to meet your preferences. For us the result was just perfect: we were very happy, and we received many many compliments from our guests.
So if you want someone who really cares about YOUR wedding, loves her job, entertains your guests and will also keep you calm (I had a meltdown before the ceremony because I got nervous being in front of so many people in that big dress) - it's a no brainer. Pick Marie.
Anonymous
2.0
6/09/2015
I've taken a lot of time to think about whether I would write a review of our wedding experience with Marie Tyler Wiley. I rarely write reviews for anything (especially not negativ...
e ones!) She is a lovely, lovely person, and as noted by many stellar reviews she is a terrific wedding JP. However, for our wedding day it wasn't a good fit.
What it boils down to is I really got the impression our wedding wasn't important enough or large enough to receive her full attention.
Marie told us to arrive at the ceremony 45 minutes in advance and she would be there to go over any last minute details. However, on the day of the wedding she arrived 5 minutes before the ceremony was to begin. Our church was still locked (by no fault of Marie) and ourselves and our guests were left to mill around in front of the church wondering if a wedding would actually take place. I really wish she could have been there to help straighten things out or answer the phone calls I placed to her.
For our actual ceremony, Marie had given us copy of the ceremony beforehand to proofread and add any personal touches. My husband and I took a lot of time to add special details and include a remembrance to our late grandparents. While performing the ceremony it was apparent she hadn't read it beforehand. She made some insensitive comments about some of our details (hurting my feelings in the process) and significantly deviated from the ceremony we had given her. She completely left out any mention of our grandparents.
Looking back on our wedding, the whole experience felt rushed and uncomfortable. Being as popular as she is, I'm sure she had other weddings to officiate during the weekend of (and probably even the day of) our wedding and she was trying to squeeze us in between other engagements. I'm sure she is a wonderful JP for most every wedding big or small. For us though, I wish we had chosen differently.
Steve and Liz Struble
Andrew G
5.0
5/05/2015
Marie is the Best! I had seen her at two ceremonies before and I knew I wanted her to officiate ours. Marie is so personable, and has a great energy and sense of humor. She was abl...
e to do our ceremony a week after I contacted her. Even on short notice it was so personalized you would of thought she had know us for years. Marie was even kind enough to open her beautiful colonial home to us and our closest friends for an intimate and romantic New England ceremony. Thanks to Marie our day was not only perfect but stress free. I couldn't have been happier or more grateful. Thank you Marie!
<3 The Garcias
Anonymous
5.0
12/12/2014
Marie was a total pleasure to work with! She was prompt about getting back to me when I had questions. The day of she was always in contact and make the ceremony just what I want...
ed. Marie helped make my special day stress free and lots of FUN! I would highly recommend her for your special occasion.
Anonymous
5.0
10/12/2014
Marie was wonderful to work with. She made us feel comfortable. She was very professional and had a great sense of humor.
Anonymous
5.0
10/07/2014
From the moment you meet her, you will swear you have known her forever. From the moment the ceremony is complete, you will want her as a friend. I cannot thank Marie Tyler Wiley...
enough! We were able to customize our ceremony as much as we wanted to. Although it was a second marriage for both of us, she made us feel like the most important and significant couple on the planet. She is gracious, and warm, and hilarious. She will make you laugh and cry and give thanks that you chose her to lead your special day. Congratulations, you picked a gem!!!
Erin D
5.0
10/07/2014
After speaking with Marie on the phone the first time we decided she was the one! We had a unique situation and were getting legally married with a small group of family/friends. M...
arie was supportive the entire time. She personalized the ceremony for us and even recommended a few locations that would accommodate elderly family members.We needed to change the time of the ceremony due to our family and Marie was flexible with our changing schedule. The most memorable part of the experience was the ceremony she wrote for us. She made us laugh and really captured the spirit of our relationship. We are having a larger ceremony for the rest of our family and friends in the Caribbean and we're hoping she can make the journey to help us renew our vows!
Anonymous
5.0
10/03/2013
From the initial contact, I knew Marie was the one. Our situation was a little different than most. I talked to Marie on the phone and hired her right then, we did not meet beforeh...
and. Even though the wedding was very small she wanted to make it personable and special to us. Her energy and positive attitude was contagious. The wedding was in Newport, Rhode Island and I live in Mississippi and everything was arranged over the phone and she was very helpful in making suggestions as to where to have the ceremony. We even had a situation as far as the time the ceremony was to take place, we gave Marie a window of 2 hours and let her know literally an hour and a half prior. She came through with flying colors and had the biggest smile on her face. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She could have easily taken the money and not showed up because I did not know her and was not from the area. I am so glad that Marie officiated this special moment and am forever grateful.
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