Best Day Ever Officiant

ding officiant, we also found a friend.

ty you had along with a kind spirit! Thank you John!

r special day and recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant. He went above and beyond for us and we can't thank him enough.

n even deeper understanding of our relationship through John’s words. Everyone thought the ceremony was perfect and commented that it seemed like we had known him for a long time. We are so grateful that we found John and not only found a wonderful officiant but also a great friend.

s so kind and has such a positive vibe. We booked him for our wedding and our ceremony was AMAZING! It was everything we wanted and more. We were all laughing during our story retold by John, he did so well! We had so many of our family and friends coming up to us complimenting the ceremony and wondering where we found him... We found him here on the knot! I would absolutely recommend John as an officiant! He truly helped make our wedding the best day ever!

t for a response from John to my emails, texts, or phone calls. He was always ready to answer any questions, reassure us, do a quick facetime call, or meet up in person. John took the time to get to know me and my husband and the ceremony felt very personal. He really listens to what is important to the couple and individually tailors the ceremony to fit your love story and wants (as far as timing, religion, humor, etc.). Our experience with John did not feel like a hired officiant, but a long time friend that was able to perfectly capture our story. John made both planning the ceremony aspect of our wedding and the legal side of getting married A BREEZE. I can not recommend him enough. The name "Best Day Ever" is very fitting for John. :)

of our wedding day, and made it that much more special.

hin about a half an hour of me reaching out to him and from that first conversation was so kind! He really helped us to navigate planning all of the small details of the ceremony and took the time to get to know us to make our ceremony as personalized as possible. He was very easy to talk to and made us feel very comfortable and it was like we had known each other for years, even though we met for the first time about 5 minutes before I walked down the aisle. Also, he is hilarious and had everyone laughing throughout the ceremony. I honestly can not recommend him enough! I promise you will not be disappointed and if I could give 10 stars, I would! He really did help us make it the “best day ever!” :)

But he was very patient, responsive and proactively recommends alternative plans for our wedding. This means a lot to us!

s heartfelt and funny which was exactly what we were looking for. We received so many compliments on our ceremony and I look back on our wedding day now and think that John played such a huge part in making our day truly the best. I could not recommend him more and now consider him a friend! I will cherish the memories of our wedding day forever.

remely easy to talk to and connect with. He took the time to learn about us and our story. He flawlessly integrated what he had learned about us into our wedding ceremony. He made the process as easy as possible and helped us through it the whole way. Communication was easy, and quick. Both us and our guests were able to connect with John and enjoy having him with us to celebrate our day! We plan on having him officiate for us when we are able to have our larger wedding ceremony next year.

well prepared and sent us questions to think about before the call. After that, we had several good email exchanges and that's it! Then on our wedding date, John showed up and was very warm and professional. He personalized the whole ceremony to us and our story, and it really made it special, fun, and memorable. We had everyone after the wedding telling us that this was the best officiant they've seen so far! We couldn't be happier with our choice. Thank you, John!

he tells your story to your guests rather than just officiate a legal ceremony. He's also super funny, engaging, and charismatic - he's everything you want in an officiant! Regardless of if you want a religious or a civil ceremony, he will make sure that he properly represents you. We had planned to marry in May, but with the pandemic we had to postpone our wedding to 2021. We still had John come to do our small, virtual wedding, and he did an amazing job. What could turn into an awkward, muted video call felt just as engaging and fun as the real thing, with him checking up on our virtual guests and keeping them entertained. If you've had to postpone your ceremony and want to go virtual, John's your guy. We have loved working with him so much, that we've become friends and also plan on having him officiate our bigger, in-person vow renewal and reception next year. If you're looking for clarity or a sign, this is it. John's your guy and we will vouch for him for ANYONE! :)

ding that could go wrong did. Due to the corona virus outbreak, the venue cancelled on us, the honeymoon resort cancelled on us and the governor putting us on stay at home orders really the final straw. Literally last week we started seeing articles on VIRTUAL WEDDINGS. We asked John if he could so this and he said yes. All in all the wedding moved to our back yard with just me, my husband and John. Everyone else was on video chat thru facebook. We decorated a table outside, and inside for cake and flowers. Other then a delay on getting everyone online, it turned out great. He was very patient with us trying to get everyone online to watch the wedding. He was very good about keeping his distance and using sanitizer to keep us all safe. John is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

super professional, took the time to learn who we were as individuals and as a couple, was very responsive and was very organized and definetly knows what he is doing! He truly made our day the Best Day Ever and I highly recommend him to anyone!

w one another while effectively deciding the vibe of our upcoming wedding ceremony. John was engaged and inquisitive about ‘our story’ and had great experience to add personal touches to the day. The wedding officiant plays such an important role in telling the couple’s story to loved ones and guests, in addition to leading the newly married couple. John not only did that for our wedding ceremony, he exceeded expectations. He created such a loving environment mixed with a little humor, to make our ceremony the best part of our wedding day. During the wedding reception, many of our friends and family commented on John’s sincere and heartfelt performance. We will never forget the compassionate and thoughtful words spoken by John during our ceremony. We cannot thank him enough for delivering a warm and fun ceremony.

hrough our internet searching, we found John and it was like a light bulb went off. I knew he would be amazing (I mean, just look at his reviews!) before even talking with him, but our FaceTime meeting completely solidified things. You can tell right away how much he loves officiating and hearing all about your story. He is so genuine in his excitement for you that it gives you such a great feeling about your big day, like it's just the right fit. Not only does he ask you certain questions to get to know you as a couple, but he gives great advice on developing the ceremony outline. He crafts something that is truly unique to you as a couple and it was absolutely perfect for us! He came all the way up to Snohomish and arrived early to chat with us a bit beforehand (which I think helped calm my nerves!). His confident, but calm nature is everything you can hope for during your ceremony. Thank you, John, so much for making our day truly amazing and the best ever! - Christine & Chris

He showed up early and even had a few minutes to play hide and seek with my son. Honestly, we didn’t have to lift a finger. John filled all our paperwork out and sent it in for us no problem.!!

Day Ever Officiant" should be John's middle name!

he fit in perfectly to our simple and elegant event. T&G

he moment we began talking. I would highly recommend anyone looking for the Best Day Ever, to reach out to John. He's a step above the rest.

, did we work together or how we seemed to be pretty close friends! I had only met John when he showed up for the wedding! Thanks, John, and I'm sure we will meet again!!

ow much they liked him and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant. Thanks so much John, it was such a fun day!

h fun! I would absolutely recommend John to anyone!

LEW US AWAY! He took the time to get to know us months ahead of our wedding date, and continued to be available leading up to the big day when we needed him. He provided us options, guidance, and a friendship we know will last. We felt incredibly honored by John, as he provided us with the perfect experience and ceremony! He is very professional, well-spoken, clear and eloquent. We highly recommend him, and look forward to referring him to friends and family moving forward!

was the officiant for us. From the first meeting to deciding on our vows, John helped Cory and I plan a ceremony that was perfectly "US". He is one heck of a guy and truly made our special day the BEST DAY EVER! We are forever grateful for all of his help before, during, and after the ceremony! Thank you so much John!!!

Thank God! For having only one Skype session before the actual ceremony, John nailed it! I loved that he was able to weave our story into the ceremony, which made it all that more personal than just saying the traditional vows. If we ever decide to do a vow renewal...John will be the first person we call.

ur whole journey. He was professional, on-time and really took the lead throughout the day. Would highly recommend for couples who are looking for a personable officiant who is talented at tailoring his skills to meet your specific needs.

ed on how engaging and fun the ceremony and the speech were. If you are looking for a professional officiant with contagious positive energy for your wedding day, you should contact John, you won't be disappointed.

so on. The entire process was very stressful, confusing, and expensive. That is, except my experience with John Candler. When I was looking for an officiant, I looked online and read many reviews. I looked at their faces, and tried my best to imagine their personalities. I know this sounds bad, but I simply didn’t have the time, energy, or desire to meet multiple pastors, priests, nuns or whoever to find the perfect officiant. When I saw the reviews for John, the people described a person that was warm, professional, and simply great at what he does. So I sent him a message, hoping that he was available for our special day. He quickly replied, within minutes, and let us know he was available. He directed us to his website for more information, photos, reviews, and rates. His website was professional and inviting, so I booked him. Months went by, and we occasionally spoke. He asked me to answer some questions on an email, and then he followed up with a phone call. As we approached our wedding day, I realized that I hadn’t met John in person yet, and the outdated version of me got worried. I asked myself silly questions like, “Will he be here? Will he be on time? Will he know what we want? Will he be good?” Not only did John show up on time, he completed the picture as soon as he arrived. He arrived with his iPad in hand, and as we waited to walk down the aisle, he stood with me, prayed with me, encouraged me, and assured me that my wedding was going to be awesome! Within minutes, I felt that I had a new friend in John, someone who I could trust entirely. It was pure magic, and John was the conductor. I couldn’t be more thankful for his willingness and commitment. I will never get married again, but if I had to, John would be my number one choice.

. We can't thank him enough for the absolute amazing day.

him to any and everyone. He was just one more piece that made our day that much more perfect! ♡

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really the best day ever then? Our wedding was. We can honestly say that hiring our friend John to perform our ceremony was crucial in ensuring we had a magical ceremony. For starters, John was extremely personable and took the time to connect with us on several occasions before the ceremony. Through three conversations he was able to perfectly capture our unique story and retell it to all of our guests. He was charismatic, funny, and serious when need be. It was such a blessing meeting John and having him be part of our special day, The Best Day Ever.

e love between me and my husband and we couldn’t be more happy with how things turned out. I’m really glad John could be apart of our “best day ever” and I would recommend him to anyone I know! Thank you John!

choosing John as our wedding officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. After our April wedding, my husband and I had so many family and friends (including some of our vendors on-site!) tell us our ceremony was one of the most beautifully done ceremonies they’d ever witnessed. John delivered a powerful message about marriage that was tailored perfectly for my husband and me, as John had met with us many times before the wedding. During these meetings, we were able to walk John through what kind of service we wanted (length, tone), what kind of vows would be meaningful to us, etc. I also appreciate that John asked us to describe how we met and tell him stories about the milestones in our relationship (some of which were hinted at in his ceremony address and caused lighthearted chuckles throughout the audience). Prior to the wedding, John prepared us for what to expect day-of and also provided premarital counseling by recommending books, asking open ended questions, and recommending little things we could do to stay in tune with each other throughout the journey of married life. John went above and beyond in his officiant and counselor duties and I could not recommend him enough!

d him perform many other ceremonies. John loves people and being part of such precious moments as these. John really takes the time to get to know each person, their families, their traditions, what's important to them, and crafts each ceremony accordingly. John is professional, punctual and efficient but also so incredibly kind and personable. He wants the very best for everyone and will work hard to make it happen - with a lot of laughter in the meantime. I couldn't think of a more perfect person to have part of such an important day.

met. We were in Seattle and John was down in California, but he still made the time to do premarital counseling sessions with us over Skype. He knew me pretty well, but he wanted to get a feel for our dynamic as a couple. It was truly personal and helpful for us, as a couple, to grow stronger together. The ceremony was like walking into a fairy tale. Pastor John captivated the guests with the intricate details of my wife and my relationship. He made it so personal and entertaining. We were so happy with the ceremony and what Pastor John brought to the table. Really amazing. Thank you Pastor John!

erfectly: giving our guests lots of laughs, emotional tears and making them feel connected. We received many compliments after the wedding about what a wonderful job he did. If we got married on the regular, we would hire John each time. That's not how marriages work so hire John! You wont regret it.

derstood our love story. John brought the essence of our personalities to our much anticipated ‘best day ever’(our wedding day). I couldn’t even imagine our day without John as the officiant. We had family and friends mention “where did you find this guy, he is awesome” all we could think is, we know! We truly appreciate and will forever remember this epic best day ever!

ld wholeheartedly recommend Best Day Ever Officiant to anyone looking for someone to officiate their wedding!

tely beautiful and we were blown away at how special John made it! We highly recommend him and completely agree that he absolutely lives up to his title of Best Day Officiant Ever!!!

the time to learn about our story and what was important to us as a couple. He was very responsive, organized, and professional in our planning and in the rehearsal and wedding day activities. During the ceremony, he was a dynamic speaker and storyteller, able to deliver a message that was both light-hearted and moving. More importantly, he made us feel comfortable and relaxed. We received many compliments from guests about the ceremony and specifically about John’s ability to tell a great story about us as individuals as well as our relationship. John is a wonderful person and sincerely cares about making your wedding day a very special experience.

important person in the room. His positivity, energetic spirit, sense of humor, and love for people is infectious, and he is the type of person that you just want to be around to have a great time and feel uplifted. I ended up moving out of the area and eventually across the country -- but when I got engaged in December of 2017, John was the one and only person I wanted to officiate our ceremony. Of course his experience with officiating ceremonies and his love of doing so made him a natural choice -- but it was more than that. I knew that he would be able to capture our true essence as a couple, encourage us as we embarked upon marriage, and be able to connect with our guests and convey our love for one another in the most personal way. Just the fact that John was willing to take time off of work and travel from Washington to California for our wedding speaks to his caring nature, commitment, and generosity. We also happened to cross paths living in Phoenix during the months leading up to our wedding, and John was always available to hang out with us and get to know my husband and us together as a couple, even with an extremely busy training schedule. Our ceremony on July 21, 2018 was absolutely perfect and more than we could have ever dreamed of. While the rest of the day was such a blur, I felt completely grounded, present, and connected to my husband during the ceremony. John is a natural public speaker, and he is also a natural at making each person in a crowd feel connected to the moment. I can't tell you how many people approached me during and after the wedding to say that it was the most beautiful ceremony they have ever witnessed and how they could really tell just how much John cared for us and how he flawlessly captured the story of our love for one another. It is a moment we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend John as an officiant for your ceremony. He will make your wedding uniquely yours and cherish you as a couple. And I guarantee you'll have tons of laughs with John and an absolute blast getting to know him -- and if your as lucky as me, you'll gain a wonderful friend. I would highly recommend him to anyone he is professional, personable, and efficient!

right in the middle (lol) I would highly recommend him to anyone he is professional, personable, and efficient! -Mrs. Tanis