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A CEREMONY of the HEART

5.0
(16)
best-of-weddings

LOS ANGELES and ALL OF SOUTHERN CA Wil Travel to All of USA

About This Vendor

CUSTOM DESIGNED PERSONAL CEREMONIES

CUSTOM DESIGNED CEREMONIES PERFORMED WITH BEAUTY, GRACE & MAJESTY. 310 502 1977 OR 323 650 3761 One of a Kind custom-designed ceremonies to reflect your unique relationship, your heritage and your culture. We honor and embrace all faiths and beliefs. We perform interfaith, civil and same-sex ceremonies. Specializing in weddings, memorials, baby blessings and other rights of passage. Overs 19 years experience. PREMARITAL AND RELATIONSHIP. COUNSELING Available ... The State of Grace Document

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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian, Catholic, Mormon, Protestant, Quaker, Hindu, Interfaith, Jewish, Conservative, Reform, Pagan, Secular, Sikh, Spiritual, Unitarian, Wiccan
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding, Newlywed Life, Getting Engaged, Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2020 Best of Weddings Winner

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Reviewed On 8/08/2022 by Kelly J
Mary Jean is, without question, the best of the best. My husband and I chose to work with her after an initial consultation and we could not be happier. She genuinely and sincerely, cares for the couples she works with and puts her all into cre...
ating a unique, custom ceremony that works for you. She took the time to work with us together on the actual ceremony, but worked with us separately on our vows, so as to ensure that we were aligned (nothing worse that one person's vows being 10 pages long and the other one being a paragraph!) and the tone/context was in sync. She was inclusive of our little guy and she added so many moments where he could be an active participant. On the day of the wedding, she arrived early, prepared with our vows printed for us, and she was such an amazing help/support. What can we say? We simply love her and you will too. Hire her without hesitation!
Reviewed On 5/31/2021 by Nicole W
Mary Jean was an absolute pleasure to work with! We reached out initially for premarital counseling, and enjoyed working with her so much that we asked her to be our officiant too. She did a wonderful job of customizing our ceremony as well as ...
our premarital work. We felt very supported throughout the process, and we wouldn’t have wanted to go through it with anyone else!
Reviewed On 1/28/2020 by Evan H
Mary Jean Valente was a huge part of the best day of my husband's and my life! Our wedding day will forever be in my heart and we are very grateful to have had Mary Jean by our side on the day of and the days prior. Mary Jean took the time wit...
h loving patience and sincerity to truly get to know us. As we were not located in the same city, our 'meet and greets' were restricted to telephone calls. However, that did not hinder Mary Jean's ability to hear and understand who we are as individuals and what we wanted for our special day. Her warmth, spirit and positivity were strongly felt throughout the process's entirety. She was extremely professional and prompt with all means of correspondence, while also being very personable and fun! Mary Jean was proactive in setting meeting times that accommodated our schedule and was attentive to what we had to say, while also guiding the conversation to ensure we discussed everything that was necessary. Mary Jean has extensive knowledge on many ceremonial practices, faiths, vows from various cultures and approaches. With that being said, she is very open to what you may have in mind, while also being constructive with her input and can offer excellent resources and advice to make it all happen. We could not have had the magical day like we did without her support and guidance. We forever hold her in our heart.
Reviewed On 1/11/2020 by Hannah G
Mary Jean was wonderful! We had many phone call check ins and every time she went through the ceremony and made sure we were happy with it or if we wanted to change or add anything. As we were wedding planning from out of state, her level of de...
tail and personalization really put us at ease! Mary Jean knows a lot about the industry she even gave us tips on getting the marriage license and what to ask for to ensure we had everything we needed. Mary Jean is a very talented public speaker and it was such a lovely and personalized ceremony. Thank you Mary Jean for everything!
Reviewed On 8/09/2019 by JJ D
I can't properly describe how wonderful Mary Jean is or how much she contributed to our wedding. Not just the day of, but the entire process working alongside her in the planning stages was such a detailed, special, and deeply moving experience...
. Mary Jean made my husband and I feel like we were the only people in the world and the most special couple on Earth throughout the planning stages. She is so passionate about what she does, bringing such a warm and kind energy into the whole process. Our ceremony and wedding day would not have been nearly as monumental and enriched without her expertise, ideas, and genuine passion for what she does. All of my questions, fears, doubts, and worries were eased throughout the process as she helped me and my husband develop our ceremony together. We all laughed and cried together while creating the perfect ceremony. And on our wedding day, all our wedding guests mentioned to us how much they enjoyed her energy and the experience she cultivated. She brings forth a wealth of experience and ideas and has the exact personality and heart for her role. I can not recommend her enough. You will thank yourself in spades after working with Mary Jean for your big day.
Reviewed On 8/05/2019 by Ash D
Mary Jean is so amazing and personal! She put so much work into our simple elopement ceremony up on the beach. She is truly amazing and takes the time to get to know you and personalize the ceremony to fit who you are! She spent hours with us...
planning on the phone and was just so fun and sweet! She gave so much guidance and help during the whole time! She even typed up the ceremony in a sweet program and gave it to us at the end! Adorable!!! She will always be part of the family! Loved having her officiate the wedding! Thank you Mary Jean!
Reviewed On 2/07/2019 by Karen N
MJ did a FANTASTIC job on our wedding!! I can't say enough about her. From the time we met her, she was meticulous in her planning, making sure she captured our vision. The ceremony she wrote was so very heartfelt and personal. It felt like...
we had known her for years! We were married on a ranch in Malibu and it truly was a magical experience. It was classy and elegant from start to finish thanks to MJ. I so highly recommend her, she is absolutely the BEST! Thanks MJ!!
Reviewed On 2/03/2019 by Erin C
Mary Jean is the most amazing officiant she helps you personalize the ceremony. She also give excellant advice on things you can do through your whole ceremony. I was happy to include my wedding party in the unity sand ceremony and have my moth...
er and mother in law be apart of the ring ceremony. The possibilities are endless with her!
Reviewed On 2/03/2019 by Joseph J
We asked Mary Jean to renew our wedding vows. We asked on short notice and had a few unexpected venue changes. She was able to accommodate us. We had a small Low-budget ceremony. She made it feel truly special for us and our guests. I love see...
ing her on Facebook preforming ceremonies for other couples and the happiness she brings.
Reviewed On 2/03/2019 by Dave R
A Wedding Ceremony should be a Soulful, heartfelt celebration of two lives coming together in a beautiful atmosphere, ready to commit fully to one another. A Ceremony of the Heart brings forth that feeling, from the very first discussion about ...
everything to that special moment when vows are exchanged. No one else delivers all this, in an experienced and beautiful way, better than what we experienced. We are grateful.
Reviewed On 2/03/2019 by Craig G
If you want a ceremony that sounds like it’s from an old friend who’s known you both for years, then look No further, this is your Minister! Maryjean is Very personable and is not your typical text book minister.She gets to know you and ask lot...
s of questions but it’s for a reason.So that you,as well as your guests will truly remember your wedding. Her attention to every tiny detail is impeccable and impressive! From the most intimate ceremonies to the elaborate over the top BeverlyHills jaw-droppers. Trust me you won’t be disappointed!!🥂🥂
Reviewed On 2/02/2019 by Ann T
From the beginning to the end Mary Jean will guide you thru the wedding process and will make your ceremony one to remember. Mary Jean has the words and expertise to make your wedding ceremony perfect! If you are looking for the perfect ceremo...
ny that will long be remembered by your family and friends you do not need to look any further...she will be in your life long after the ceremony has ended! Ceremony of the Heart should be your number one choice ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2019
Thank you Ann! You are so kind and your recommendation so greatly appreciated. You are Forever in my Heart With Love and Gratitude Always!!!
Reviewed On 2/02/2019 by Kate L
MJ took so much time to personalize our ceremony! We had 13 drafts and she was incredibly meticulous! Our wedding was held at Inglewood Park Cemetery on Halloween Night. The ceremony was amazing, the video is still up on YouTube as well. We wer...
e so grateful that we found MJ, she was kind and so sweet to our friends and family it was like having a close relative help us through the entire process. She is the BEST of the BEST! ♥️♥️♥️
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2019
Thank you Kate! It was a pleasure to serve as officiant for you and Danyael and especially a cherished experience to honor his Native American Heritage in a sacred place. Remember now and forever you will always be members of the Family of My...
Heart! Love to you both!
Reviewed On 2/02/2019 by Chenine L
Mary Jane is truly one or a kind. She is compassionate, patient, kind and professional. “Ceremony of the Heart” is not just a name but truly embodies the process of creating an experience for the bride and groom to share their greatest mileston...
e with their loved ones. Mary Jean got to know us and individuals and couples. She gave us suggestions and lead the way to create the most perfect and unique ceremony. We received so many compliments after, there was laughter and tears of joy. We shared stories, included our family, share inside jokes, revealed separately when we each know that we wanted to marry each other. It was beautiful. Mary Jean’s voice and presense is soothing. During my most stressful moments before the wedding, I knew I could call Mary Jean as a friend. She gave us keepsake book of our vows that we wrote to each other that we will cherish forever. I can’t say enough good things about her, she truly goes above and beyond. I recognized her attention to detail and luckily she was available to be my wedding coordinator the day of as well. I cannot imagine what our wedding would have been like without her!! MJ was an integral part of our day and I’m blessed to call her my friend. Do yourself a huge favor and meet with Mary Jean, you’ll know that she is the “the one”.
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2019
Dear Sweet Chenine, Thank you for your kind and generous words. Working with you and Joe was a delight! You impressed me from the start with your boundless energy and real care for making your day special and inclusive. Remember.."You're ma...
rried, I Said So" You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. Love to you and Joe and Adan!
Reviewed On 2/02/2019 by Kwanda F
I was recently engaged living in a midwestern city. Mary Jean's gentleness and warmth did not end after our first conversation. She met with me and my husband individually and as a couple. We edited over vows and wedding programs with remote e...
diting services. MJ married us close to eight years ago. We have kept in touch as true heart friends. She has become our family. I love her. Call her, book her, and love her!
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2019
Thank you Kwanda. I much I cannot say how very much I appreciate your support and how very very much I respect you and James. Your wedding was and always will be a fond memory and the true and genuine love you and James share is a shining exam...
ple of a great love. As parents, you extend that precious love to your beautiful daughter and she could not be more fortunate. My heart is so joyful for all three of you. My Love and Heart to you always!
Reviewed On 9/14/2013 by jennifer w
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