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Best Day Ever Officiant

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Within two 2 hours from Tacoma; beyond requires a travel fee

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About This Vendor

The Best is Yet to Come

Best Day Ever Officiant is a service based out of Tacoma, WA, that delights in celebrating wedding ceremonies. Marrying couples in and around the City of Destiny, this officiant service is dedicated to uniting their clients through matrimony. As the lead celebrant, ordained minister John Candler has performed over 100 ceremonies for couples all over the world. With a heartfelt approach that is sure to charm your guests, John will endeavor to preside over your vows in a compassionate manner. Since attaining his Pastoral License in 2011, John has a renowned name among the Evergreen State’s wedding celebrant community. While working as a pastor in Burbank, he would often interact with couples and counsel them on matters relating to marriage. In 2014, he went on to pastor his own church; an experience that allowed him to sharpen his officiant skills methods. He eventually shifted his career focus from the non-profit sector to professional celebrant and has been serving happy couples ever since. Renowned for his calm delivery and affable personality, John takes pride in playing a part in his clients’ special occasions. Adept at easing couples into their vow exchange, he strives to make every ceremony a truly unique celebration. His friendly nature is sure to endear you and your partner, and he will likely make you laugh before you say ‘I do’. Considering client-involvement to be crucial, he is happy to adapt his methods to suit your wishes. Best Day Ever Officiant offers a variety of services designed to ensure you wed in the way you have always envisaged. Though he specializes in Christian ceremonies, John also has experience in officiating for secular and unitarian weddings. He can perform a host of other ceremony types, such as vow renewal, elopement, and interfaith celebrations. In addition to officiating, he can also provide counseling both before and after your special day.

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Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Protestant, Secular, Unitarian
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding, Newlywed Life, Getting Engaged, Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner

Best Day Ever Officiant Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Adam D
John really is that missing piece to your best day ever! He took the time to understand what we were looking for in a wedding ceremony and vows. He even surprised us with some incredible ideas we hadn't even considered but made our ceremony eve...
n more special. John is the most charismatic and friendly person you'll ever meet, he really helped us set the tone right from the start of our ceremony and that carried all the way to the reception. We've gotten so many compliments since our wedding on how memorable and delightful the ceremony part was. John was definitely a huge part of our Best Day Ever!
Reviewed On 1/07/2021 by Michelle S
John was the perfect fit for us! He made our special day more amazing than we could have asked for. The ceremony he wrote was beautiful and had so many personal touches. He was extremely responsive, easy to work with and always had our interest...
s at heart! He was even willing to snow shoe and hike a mountain to help us say our I do's! I would highly recommend John!
Reviewed On 12/25/2020 by Alyssa W
John did an absoultely phenomenal job as our officiant. We loved everything about him- from the way he got my (now) husband to open up on the phone call, how he laughed at my now father in law's dad jokes during the wedding, to the toasts he d...
id with us on our virtual wedding when we messed up the order of the ceremony (He kindly waited for us to finish the toasts/speeches before signing papers- about a 20 minute wait!! Then he took care of our wedding certs, we just signed a few places and it was perfect! His correspondences with us were perfect, the templates he sent over to help us with our vows were AMAZING, and he helped get a few more tears from the audience and my MiL. 10/10, cannot thank John and his wife enough for all their help on our big day! John also gave us a congratulations gift and a card! Very kind, highly recommend!
Reviewed On 12/24/2020 by Nabil S
John is an amazing wedding officiant. He truly cares about what you need and he went above and beyond to make sure we had all the details we needed to have an outstanding ceremony. The ceremony atmosphere was awesome, we and all our guests defi...
nitely loved John’s speech. We were really lucky to have had John officiate our wedding. Thanks for making it easy for us.
Reviewed On 12/24/2020 by Eva B
We are so grateful to have had Joh officiate our wedding. He has an amazing personality and a great sense of humor. He prepared a personalized ceremony script based on our unique story. He was friendly and funny, he made us laugh during the cer...
emony. Working with him was a joy, he made us feel at ease and did an awesome job! Absolutely loved him and definitely recommend him. He is not only the best day ever officiant, he is the best officiant ever. :)
Reviewed On 12/19/2020 by Ross H
John went above and beyond! He was the happiest and most positive person the entire day, I was thoroughly impressed! We were planning on doing the ceremony in the snow (which he was completely down for) but it turned to rain and me and my bride...
wanted to change the ceremony time for later in the day at our hotel suite. John was 100% flexible and did everything he could to accommodate and make it happen. He added a very healthy amount of humor to our ceremony as well, lightening the mood and making us feel comfortable. What a best day ever. Thanks, John!
Reviewed On 12/12/2020 by Lindsay D
Stop looking at other officiants now, and hire John! It seems silly now, but when my now-husband and I were planning our wedding, choosing an officiant didn't seem like the most important task. Luckily, we chose John and were proved wrong. John...
absolutely, 100% made our day the most special it could be. We gave him a few ideas of what we were looking for along the way and really let him run with it from there. We still can't believe how absolutely perfect what he put together was. John incorporated so many personal anecdotes about us - things we didn't even remember telling him - along with all of the things we asked for and some more that just perfectly fit. Our friends and family couldn't believe that he was someone we had hired and not someone we had known for years. But - that's what John does. He is personable, professional, funny, truly loves what he does, and instantly becomes your friend and cheerleader. His enthusiasm is infectious. John - we can't thank you enough for making our day so wonderful, and we're so glad to have met you.
Reviewed On 12/02/2020 by Sallie R
John Candlier was the best! He was so personable, sincere and customized our vows to our beliefs and personalities. We are so happy with the way the ceremony went. It was heart-felt, funny and very special. I strong recommend John, as he is rea...
l and a gem of a gentleman.
Reviewed On 11/22/2020 by Jamie G
John was a blessing to our elopement! I don’t even know where to start because there are so many positive things to say. My fiancé and I selected John about 3 weeks before our wedding. It was very last minute but he made time to have a FaceTime...
meeting with us as we are in Texas and he was in Washington. He got to know us and our love story. On the day of our wedding at Gold Creek Pond it was raining, snowy, and cold but he stuck through it with us and made our ceremony beautiful and memorable. I’m not the best with words but from the bottom of my heart I truly appreciate John Candlers work. We had the best day ever and made a new lifelong friend! My husband and I highly recommend him to any couple looking for a fun, energetic, funny, and passionate officiant.
Reviewed On 11/18/2020 by Sebastian J
John was a great officiant, he performed the ceremony in such a intimate way, he wrote and spoke amazing, everyone present told us he was amazing, every word he said, you can tell when someone has passion for what they do. John is really passi...
onate about being an officiant. He made it so special, if you are looking for someone in WA area, he is the one.
Reviewed On 11/13/2020 by Breanna M
John is the most amazing person! My fiance and I were a little nervous about our ceremony part of our wedding, but John helped us feel so calm and authentic. He really has a great understanding of people and how to highlight them. He is so pers...
onable and easy-going!! I couldn't have asked for anyone better to be our officiant! He was a complete stranger to us when we first talked but by the wedding, he felt like family. Thank you so much John for making our night so special!!
Reviewed On 11/05/2020 by Gracie T
Where do I start? My husband Jake and I got married on Monday, November 2 and were looking for an officiant that would be flexible with our vision for an adventure type elopement. We found John and read his glowing reviews on the Knot and Weddi...
ng Wire and knew we had to reach out to see if he was available. I sent him a note and within 10 minutes received a very excited voicemail telling us he was available and so excited to get to know our story. We met over Facetime and he was incredibly engaged, kind and funny. He asked questions about our love and truly wanted to get to know us so that our ceremony was customized to fit our story. On the day of, our first time meeting in person, we were blown away. He arrived at the cabin location early and was waiting for us as we got off the mountain. He helped set up lanterns, open boxes, set up the ceremony and got all of the paperwork done as we were getting ready. He kept the mood light and we all found ourselves laughing. It was just us, John and our photographers so it was important that everyone there truly wanted to be there and it was undeniable he was thrilled to be. The ceremony was written so thoughtfully and true to Jake and I. He pulled quotes from things we told him and set up our story with words of encouragement and language that felt like it was being said by someone we knew for years. After the ceremony, John was a master confetti thrower and stayed for pizza and macaroons and talked around the table for hours. He is now truly a friend and we feel so lucky to have had him present on our day.
Reviewed On 10/23/2020 by Katherine D
John did a wonderful, personalized ceremony for us! He really took the time to make it special for us and everyone present enjoyed it.
Reviewed On 10/21/2020 by Kathleen E
My husband and I were so impressed with John. We could not have asked for a better officiant or ceremony. John was relaxed and professional and made the day feel so special. After only one meeting he felt like an old friend and delivered the pe...
rfect ceremony that highlighted our relationship perfectly. Cannot say enough good things!
Reviewed On 10/21/2020 by Alex P
John was great to work with! He was so flexible given COVID and the constant changes in plans and locations. John was very personable and so easy to get along with. He felt like a friend at our intimate elopement rather than someone we nearly j...
ust met. He captured our story and personalities so well. Highly recommend John for your future wedding ceremonies!
Reviewed On 10/05/2020 by Emily A
John is a dream to work with. He takes time to get to know the couple and tailors the ceremony to fit their unique relationship. He is personable and incredibly funny. We feel like we have gained a friend. I would recommend John to anyone looki...
ng to have a magical ceremony.
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Claire M
John made our elopement go seamlessly. We had to switch states of our ceremony due to the wildfires only 6 days before our wedding date. I connected with him just a few days before. While doing so, he quickly responded with kindness and willing...
ness to work with us on our location and timeline. I had a phone conversation with him and we got to know each other and he made me feel so comfortable with no worries at all. He led our ceremony as if he was our friend we had known for years with thoughtful kindness, humor and love. We consider him a friend and a special part of our family for life! I wish we could get married by him over and over again!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Steven S
John was the perfect selection for our wedding. His presence brought fun laughter and love. John came very prepared with our story and presentation. John showed great interest and enthusiasm for our day, correspondence was always quick and he o...
ffered a great value. We welcome John as a great friend for years to come thank you John Candler!!!!
Reviewed On 9/29/2020 by Chelsea M
John is the best. Even though our venue was hard to find, I had no concerns about John. He arrived promptly, and is a great talker with anyone in your party. Hiring John is easily one of the best decisions to take one thing confidently off your...
plate
Reviewed On 9/28/2020 by Julie M
John was perfect! He was the best officiant I could have hoped for. He was nice, personable, warm, and genuine. He really listened to us and learned our story and incorporated it perfectly into the ceremony. It was meaningful and, as we wan...
ted, lighthearted too. I would highly recommend John and "Best Day Ever" truly lives up to the name. Thanks, John! Thanks for taking such good care of us and making it a great day. Thanks for joining us as a guest and being part of our day. It really meant a lot ...and likely so much more than you can imagine.
Reviewed On 9/28/2020 by Prannoy V
John truly made our wedding the best day ever! It was much more fun and beautiful than what we thought it will be. John is very easy and flexible to work with. He took efforts to understand our story and made the ceremony very personal. All our...
guests from India and other countries who joined the wedding virtually enjoyed the ceremony and found John' statements to be genuine. Even though we organized the wedding under CoVid restrictions, John helped us celebrate the wedding in a memorable way. Definitely recommend John to anyone looking for an officiant.
Reviewed On 9/26/2020 by Phoebe P
John is absolutely amazing! Our wedding day was perfect and he was a HUGE part in making that happen! John took the time to get to know us as a couple and helped us to show friends and family our love story and our love for each other. We could...
not have asked for a better officiant. Before and after the ceremony, he was able to chat with family and really fit into the group and into the day. He brought joy and energy to our wedding. Everyone loved him ❤ If you're looking to find someone who's energy and love of love/weddings will help complete your day, John is the person to bring your love story to life ❤
Reviewed On 9/24/2020 by Lindsey M
John was an incredible addition and the perfect fit to our magical day. With all the hurdles that come along with getting married during Covid, we had to cancel our elopement in Hawaii and scramble for a plan B. Lucky for us- we found John, wer...
e able to get in touch and virtually meet just 4 weeks before the wedding! I cannot give this guy enough praise for making us feel so celebrated and comfortable amidst the insanity it takes to throw together a wedding in such a short amount of time. But he 100% did it. He took our love story and incorporated it perfectly into our ceremony. He heard my requests to make my divorced parents both feel comfortable - by offering solutions and going above and beyond to make my dad and step dad both feel like true fathers of the bride. He showed up early and saved the day by being the ONLY ONE onsite who knew how to tie a bow tie (big thanks from our groomsmen and ring bearers John!) And he hung out and made our tiny guest list really feel like it was a celebration afterwards with laughter and stories. It’s not easy to scramble and find someone online to orchestrate such a special commitment to one another. But with John, it honestly just felt so right and so perfect. My husband and I both have looked at each other since the wedding in awe of how completely not nervous we felt during the ceremony. And I think we owe a lot of that to John. We feel so incredibly lucky to have met him and are so thankful for the joy, love and positivity he brought to the most important day of our lives. We love you man! -The Momsen’s
Reviewed On 9/09/2020 by Meghan B
BEST DAY EVER IS RIGHT! John was ABSOLUTELY the best officiant I could have ever wanted. He took the time to get to know us personally prior to the wedding - face timing and learning our story to make our ceremony more personalized. He then use...
d the stories he learned about our relationship to prepare our vows and his speech - making the entire thing so much more sincere and special. He was flexible and communicative - and it was very obvious that he was invested in our story and wanted everything to be perfect. He was not like one of these officiants that just show up and wing it on the day of the wedding. John took the time to talk to the guests as well, prior to the beginning of the ceremony, encouraging them to try to keep their phones out of view as to not get in the way of the professional photographer. In addition to these things, he went the extra mile to ask if there was anything he could help out with while he was waiting for the ceremony to start. He was very well dressed, handsome, and polite. Many of the guests complimented me on my choice, telling me he was a class act and very professional. I would choose him over and over again - but let's hope I only need him once! :) After the ceremony was over, my photographer wanted us to rush and take special photos while we had the sunset lighting- thus delaying the marriage license signing... John was very patient and waited while we got caught up and distracted. We didn't end up signing the marriage license until hours later and he was so sweet about it - never once making us feel rushed or pressured. What's more - after we signed he presented us both with the most adorable set or fancy pens and monogrammed key chains with our name and wedding date on them. He truly did make it THE BEST DAY EVER!!
Reviewed On 9/07/2020 by Briana H
Booking John as our wedding officiant was hands down the best decision ever. We got married July 2020 and we reached out to him in March to capture our intimate ceremony. I truly appreciated that he wanted to get to know us as a couple and as i...
ndividuals. We had a FaceTime chat when we first met him and it was like taking to an old friend! Throughout the whole planning process, he was quick to reply to emails and makes the process effortless. Then on our wedding day he captured our love story so perfectly. We had multiple family members comment on how much they loved the ceremony. If you are looking for a wedding officiant that is truly invested in you, dedicated, friendly, funny...look no further you found him!
Reviewed On 8/31/2020 by Katie J
John made our day even more special! He took the time to get to know us before and wrote down some of our favorite memories together to include in the ceremony. I recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.
Reviewed On 8/28/2020 by Hannah F
John did an absolutely amazing job! He has such a beautiful way of capturing the love between two people and creating a story you’ll remember forever. It’s no joke, Best Day Ever Officiant will make your day unforgettable! Highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 8/27/2020 by Mae & Zach B
Freaking fantastic! We absolutely loved working with John! It's amazing how personal he made our ceremony and how genuine he was for the ceremony and for all of our communication encounters with him. We feel like we didn't just find a great wed...
ding officiant, we also found a friend.
Reviewed On 8/22/2020 by Savanna J
John made our ceremony absolutely perfect! We received SO many comments on how beautiful our ceremony was – the words were meaningful, and sincere…in short it was everything we could have wished for and more! We really appreciated the flexibili...
ty you had along with a kind spirit! Thank you John!
Reviewed On 8/21/2020 by Flora May D
John did a great job and was a pleasure to work with. He took the time to get to know us and our story and incorporated all of it into a lovely ceremony. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed On 8/11/2020 by Natalia H
There are so many good things to say about John! He was on time for our 4:30am meeting time, he tackled a hike in his suit, he made us laugh and was just super friendly throughout the entire process. We truly enjoyed having John be a part of ou...
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.
Reviewed On 8/07/2020 by Carrie C
John Candler truly is the best officiant ever! He invested hours in person to get to know us and learn about our love story. He did everything possible to make the ceremony feel personal and special. Our family members, who know us well, got a...
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.
Reviewed On 8/06/2020 by Jessica B
We found John on the knot and after reading reviews and checking his website we decided to reach out! And it was the best decision we made! John set up a facetime call to get to know each other and it felt like we were talking to a friend! He i...
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!
Reviewed On 7/22/2020 by Stephanie H
From the moment I first reached out to John, I was impressed by his responsiveness. When planning a wedding, one of the most important aspects is being able to contact your vendors and hear back from them in a timely fashion. I never had to wai...
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. :)
Reviewed On 7/20/2020 by Ana Y
John was a literally Hod send at our wedding. He learned a few words in Russian to lighten the mood during the ceremony and reception . He had us both in tears of joy and laughter. Everyone loved him. He was amazing at rolling with the punches ...
of our wedding day, and made it that much more special.
Reviewed On 7/19/2020 by Nicole H
John did an amazing job for our wedding ceremony! His energy is unmatched and you can truly tell how much he loves love! We would highly recommend him to any and all couples for wedded day bliss!
Reviewed On 7/15/2020 by Hannah S
My husband and I had to postpone our wedding 3 times due to COVID and military travel restrictions so we decided last minute to elope. John was the first officiant that I reached out to and was AMAZING from the beginning! He responded to me wit...
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!” :)
Reviewed On 7/15/2020 by Amanda P
John was absolutely a blast! He was very respectful of our wishes and requests. If we ever do a vow renewal we will be hiring him again!!
Reviewed On 7/11/2020 by Yingying C
We hired John as our wedding officiant. He is such a kind person! He was trying to make our wedding as unique as possible by listening through our stories and discussing our needs. During COVID situation, planning a wedding was very stressful. ...
But he was very patient, responsive and proactively recommends alternative plans for our wedding. This means a lot to us!
Reviewed On 7/08/2020 by Michaela J
From the first time we met John we knew that he was the officiant we were looking for. He genuinely enjoys getting to know his couples and is extremely thorough while also being fun. On our wedding day our ceremony was absolutely perfect. It wa...
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.
Reviewed On 6/28/2020 by Brittany A
He was incredibly professional! So kind and very easy to work with. He brought a lot of fun and ease when it came to the wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 6/05/2020 by Kai R
We chose John to officiate our May wedding. We had to postpone the larger wedding ceremony we had planned but we moved forward and still got married with a much smaller, family-only ceremony that John travelled to officiate for us. John was ext...
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.
Reviewed On 5/11/2020 by Marina A
John officiated our social distanced wedding ceremony in May. Overall the experience was amazing and I would highly recommend hiring John. Initially we were able to do a FaceTime meeting to discuss what we wanted out of our ceremony. John was...
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!
Reviewed On 5/09/2020 by Anna B
We could not make a higher recommendation for an officiant than we could for John. When we met him, we spent at least two hours at a restaurant talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. He's so easy to talk to, and wants to make sure...
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! :)
Reviewed On 4/02/2020 by robin b
So long story short, we had been planning our wedding for a full year. We kept in touch with john thru email and texting to make sure we were all on the same page. He is very easy going, flexible, and professional. Everything else with the wed...
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.
Reviewed On 3/03/2020 by Jessica M
John was amazing! He paid close attention to detail, was punctual, and very organized!
Reviewed On 2/14/2020 by Amanda W
John is absolutely amazing! I'll be honest, we were a little skeptical having someone officiant our wedding that we didn't have a close relationship with but, by the end of our experience/ceremony we felt like we had known him for years! He was...
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!
Reviewed On 1/24/2020 by Jamie O
If you are in the market for a wedding officiant, John is truly the best out there. Immediately after meeting at a coffee shop, we knew John could welcome us into married life before our family and friends. Over a cup of coffee, we got to kno...
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.
Reviewed On 1/19/2020 by Christine G
My husband and I had waited quite a while to book an officiant for our wedding (probably too long according to any wedding planning timeline). We knew how important this piece would be, but we weren't quite sure who or what we wanted exactly. T...
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
Reviewed On 12/26/2019 by Ashley P
John did amazing.! As the bride I worried to find someone who would be willing to get to know us and as well make our day special. John went an extra step as to look up quotes to incorporate into our ceremony and make that connection for us. ...
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.!!
Reviewed On 12/23/2019 by Josh W
John was the best officiant we could have asked for! He got to know us, asked all the right questions and made our ceremony personal, funny and overall wonderful. We are so thankful he was part of our wedding day!
Reviewed On 12/20/2019 by andrew s
On a Saturday, me and my fiance (I mean WIFE) decided to tie the knot the following wednesday. We reached out to John and he made sure that that would happen. He was extremely easy to work with and seemed to truly be happy to help us out. 'Best...
Day Ever Officiant" should be John's middle name!
Reviewed On 12/11/2019 by Tara D
Simple and Elegant Ceremony John did a great job from the beginning, he spent time listening and getting to know us as a couple. He added personal messages to our ceremony and made it memorable. We were grateful to have John as our officiant, ...
he fit in perfectly to our simple and elegant event. T&G
Reviewed On 12/04/2019 by Erik M
From the moment we met John, we felt such a level of comfort and commitment from him, knowing that our wedding day would be one to remember. From his large smile, firm handshake, and ability to listen to our story, we felt he was engaged from t...
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.
Reviewed On 11/21/2019 by Craig L
I can't say enough good things about John!! From the moment he got there until he left we absolutely enjoy not only the service he provided but his company as well! Everyone in attendance asked at one point or another, how long I had known John...
, 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!!
Reviewed On 11/18/2019 by Lisa C
John definitely was a big part in making our wedding the best day ever. He has a passion and sincerity for what he does and it really shows as he perfectly captured the mood and feel we wanted for our ceremony. Many of our guests commented on h...
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!
Reviewed On 11/16/2019 by Pamela E
John is so genuine and enthusiastic! He made my daughter and son in law’s ceremony fun and endearing for everyone present. Even though he did not know them well, he customized the ceremony to fit their personalities and it was lovely and so muc...
h fun! I would absolutely recommend John to anyone!
Reviewed On 11/14/2019 by Jeffrey K
We are so thankful we came across John, the Best Day Ever Officiant, via thumbtack. Not really knowing anyone to officiate our special day, we looked long and hard for someone to put a very personal touch on our ceremony. We have to say, John B...
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!
Reviewed On 11/11/2019 by Jana K
To say that John's warmth and guidance was essential to making our wedding day perfect is a vast understatement. From his desire to truly get to know us, ability to put us at ease, to his sense of humor, we knew from our first meeting that John...
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!!!
Reviewed On 11/07/2019 by Melisa G
John really made our day the Best Day Ever! His energy and enthusiasm were contagious and he added such an amazing element to the big day. Our original officiant had a death in his family...so I found John approx 6 days before the Big day......
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.
Reviewed On 11/05/2019 by Jillian K
John was a wonderful addition to our wedding team! Although we met online, John felt like the right fit and made that apparent from beginning to end. He got to know our story and shared details with our family as if he had known us throughout o...
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.
Reviewed On 11/03/2019 by Nazanin N
John was the best! We are so glad that we found him. His speech was exactly what we wanted. He took the time to get to know us through a video chat and he incorporated what we talked about into his speech. After the ceremony, our guests comment...
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.
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by Sean F
“It was pure magic, and John was the conductor.” When I was planning my wedding, just like many people, I wanted mine to be perfect (or at least as close to perfect as possible). I spent so much time researching, calling, price negotiating, and...
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.
Reviewed On 10/18/2019 by Meredith B
John was one of our favorite parts of our wedding and truly made our big day the best day ever. Thanks to him, our ceremony was a perfect combination of fun and serious. He was eager to hear our story and tailored to our vision for the ceremony...
. We can't thank him enough for the absolute amazing day.
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Brooke A
John is great!! He took the time to make our day personalized, and respected each of our requests. He always had a smile on his face and did everything he could to keep my crazy bride brain at ease during planning! I would absolutely recommend ...
him to any and everyone. He was just one more piece that made our day that much more perfect! ♡
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Mandy C
Hi Mom, John performed our daughter’s service in April 2018. He created a ceremony that was personally tailored to the requests of the couple: unique and touching, spiritual but not overly heavy, light-hearted at times without too much humo...
r. Altogether a lovely wedding ceremony.
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Krista N
When people are asked about their wedding day, most will say "It was the best day of my life." But in reality, if you dig deeper into that question, they will begin to tell you all of the little things that went wrong on this day. Well, was it ...
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.
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Yvonne B
I don’t even know where to begin. John was an absolute pleasure to work with and have at our wedding. His energy and charisma was contagious and he made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. He wrote an amazing little speech for us speaking th...
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!
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Johnny S
John was an excellent Officiant at our wedding. The perfect combination of love, caring, and humor in his presentation. I highly recommend John for his abilities as a Wedding Officiant.
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Laura H
‘Best ever’ is 100% true! John is a polished and engaging public speaker with a sharp sense of humor and an incredible ability to connect with others- whether it be family, friends or complete strangers! For that reason (and countless others), ...
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!
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Jessica W
I have known John for over 10 years and he is like a brother to me, so there was no other person whom I would have wanted to perform our ceremony on such a special day. With that said, I have also worked alongside John for many years and watche...
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.
Reviewed On 10/13/2019 by Kelan P
When my wife and I were planning our wedding, there was only one person I could think of to marry us, John Candler. A childhood friend that I was blessed to keep in my life over the years, John is one of the most charismatic people I have ever ...
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!
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Emily Y
From the moment we met John, we knew he would be the perfect match to officiate our special day. He is so passionate about his work and it is obvious how much he enjoys getting to know couples and what make them unique. He crafted the message p...
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.
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by DeeDee D
“The best day ever” When you dream of a day since you were 5 years old there’s so much you think about. John was recommended by a family friend. My husband and I knew from the first video chat, that we found someone spectacular , someone who un...
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!
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Jessica R
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with John. Throughout out the process of getting to know John, he was considerate and helpful. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and so unique to us! It was truly the best day ever! I wou...
ld wholeheartedly recommend Best Day Ever Officiant to anyone looking for someone to officiate their wedding!
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Tiffany C
I can not say enough about John! He was recommended to us and we couldn’t have been happier! He met us at our home prior to the wedding and got to know us personally. He walked us through the entire process step by step. The ceremony was absolu...
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!!!
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Rob H
We would HIGHLY recommend John as a wedding officiant. He did an amazing job listening to us and catering the experience to what we were looking for while also helping to guide us through the process based on his extensive experience. John took...
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.
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Heather B
I had the pleasure of becoming friends with John back in 2012 when I moved across the street from him in Los Angeles. Whether it was at a church event or our weekly team trivia night, John had the ability to make you feel like you were the most...
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Mikayla T
John was such a HUGE help from the very beginning. Hiring him to officiate our wedding was the easiest decision to make while planning. He truly cared about our story as a couple and made our ceremony so special even though I got STUNG BY A BEE...
right in the middle (lol) I would highly recommend him to anyone he is professional, personable, and efficient! -Mrs. Tanis

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John B Candler
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I was born and raised in the Tacoma area. I left the northwest in 2002 to attend college and work in Los Angeles. It was there that I found my passion for making couples’ “I DO” day truly the best day ever serving as a pastor of a local church. In December 2017, I finally made the decision to relocate back to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family. It was then that I began my business "Best Day Ever Officiant". When I'm not officiating weddings, I enjoy playing tennis, jamming on guitar with friends, reading books and hanging with my beautiful fiance and four-legged best friend.

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