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Joann Lane
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Ceremonies De Vie is a wedding officiant company operating out of Oceanside, CA. Founder JoAnn is honored to serve couples as they celebrate their love for one another on their wedding day. Her goal is to bring joy and excitement to every ceremony she attends.
JoAnn of Ceremonies De Vie works collaboratively with couples in order to honor their one-of-a-kind love stories in her work. Drawing on years of rich experience as a wedding officiant, she has the expertise to set the desired tone for your event. Whether your dream day includes a timeless, traditional ceremony or a unique and modern twist, JoAnn can bring your vision to life.
Ceremonies De Vie offers a wide range of services for clients to choose from. Consultations are available ahead of time, affording you the opportunity to share your ideas and inspirations with JoAnn and the team. JoAnn is happy to provide her own sound system for the day, ensuring a seamless set-up process at your chosen venue.
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Joann Lane
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Hello and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I've been officiating since 2006 and have the best piece of the wedding cake! I get to be with couples, like you, who are planning their best day ever. My role, as an officiant, is one of great honor, as I get to be there when you're saying you know what my darling, I'm going to love you forever, and here's how I'm going to do that.
Your guests are there to show their love and support, but also, to share in that precious moment when you declare your love to each other.
So, congrats again, and I'd be honored to share your day with you.
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5.0
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Joann, a highly recommended celebrant, personalized ceremonies for couples, reflected in beautiful and poetic scripts, creating memorable experiences for weddings. Reviewers praised Joann for her warmth, professionalism, attention to details, and ability to incorporate couples' stories and personalities into ceremonies. Additionally, her husband, Brian, provided excellent audio services, enhancing the overall wedding experience. Clients appreciated Joann and Brian for creating intimate, personalized, and smooth ceremonies, making their special day truly magical.Review photos
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Brooke B
5.0
10/19/2024
Joann was such a special part of our wedding!
You can trust that she'll get to know you and your partner and make the ceremony special. Our wedding was non-traditional and she was very caring and open-minded about us as a queer/LGBT+ couple, which was incredibly important to us. She printed our personalized vows and made sure we were comfortable with our final draft of the ceremony before our wedding day.
Thank you Joann for making the most stressful part of the day one of the most seamless experiences!
response 10/19/2024
Hi Brooke,
Thank you for your thoughtful words, but more importantly, thank you for allowi...
ng me to be a part of a day that will live in your hearts forever.
You two made a big impression on me. The way you create love and support in your relationship, resulting in so much happiness, is admirable and something we all can learn from.
Take good care of each other, and say hello to your parents, with whom I'm madly in love!
Evan T
5.0
6/29/2024
Joann did a great job at our wedding ceremony. She has a calming presence at the altar and delivered with poise and warmth. It was a special experience.
We received lots of compliments on how personalized our ceremony was and that was because Joann got to know us. We met over brunch and calls to tell her our story and what was important to us. Joann then put together a ceremony that reflected who we were and what we wanted. She made it very clear that she wanted to make sure we were happy w/ the ceremony; she worked w/ us until we had what we wanted and it all turned out great.
We highly recommend Joann. She does a great job and clearly cares about the couples she works with.
response 06/29/2024
Hi Evan and Grace,
I got the best piece of the wedding cake! Why? I got to hear and take t...
o heart what you two do to make your relationship warm, respectful, and joyous. Your friends and family got to hear, too. And that's why you got compliments on our ceremony. You two took the time to tell me the things you do that make your partner feel loved and adored. It doesn't get better than that.
Thank you for your kind words, but I really and truly couldn't have done it without you.
Any questions?
Tracy C
5.0
5/16/2024
Joann is such a kind and lovely person. We could tell immediately from our initial conversation with her just how much love and passion she has for her work as a certified celebrant; we chose her without hesitation to officiate our wedding ceremony. She took the time to really get to know my husband Nate and I and included us every step of the way while writing our perfect ceremony. She met with us on two occasions to go over drafts of the ceremony (offering more meetings if needed) and reviewed both of our personal vows to help us nail that harmony in length and tone between both our words. We couldn’t have picked a better person to marry us!
response 05/16/2024
Hi Tracy and Nate,
Thank you for your kind words. More importantly, thank you for allowing...
us to be a part of your amazing day! Wow! Woodson Castle was the perfect setting for your celebration.
You and Nate are an awesome couple—so fun and full of life. The way you smiled at Nate during the ceremony melted everyone's heart! Brian was in the back, and even he was welling up!
I wish you two lots of love and happiness as you adventure through married life!
Jovylyn G
5.0
3/23/2024
Absolutely incredible! Joann was very professional, but more importantly, she was warm, kind, and thoughtful. She met with me and my now husband no less than three times before the wedding to get to know us better so that we can have a more personalized ceremony. She listened to our feedbacks (at least two back and forths!) and incorporated them into the ceremony so that it genuinely reflected our love story. The attention to detail and care Joann took to write such a beautiful script was evident from the many positive compliments we received about it from our guests. We are beyond grateful to Joann for helping make our wedding day that much more amazing!
response 03/24/2024
Hi Lyn,
I'm so pleased to hear that you and your friends and family were moved to say very...
kind words!
Paul did such an excellent job capturing you two—it was easy, though—you were and ARE a beautiful bride. I'm honored to have been a part of your wedding day and, more importantly, honored to call you my friend.
Please keep in touch, and all the best to you and your loved ones.
Joann and Brian
victor s
5.0
1/23/2024
"Joann provided a personal touch and orchestrated an exquisite ceremony! Her professionalism shone through, especially as she guided us through the process of crafting our vows."
response 01/29/2024
Hi Victor,
Happy new year, and happy married life! More importantly, thank you for your th...
oughtful and kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with me. Thank you for having me share in your best day ever.
In Joy,
Joann
Franky G
5.0
11/29/2023
Words can’t even begin to express how happy we are with Joann! She is an absolute professional and brought such life, joy, and love to our wedding. All my guests could not stop talking about how wonderful and brilliant the ceremony was. It was all thanks to Joann!!! If you want the greatest ceremony, get Joann!!
response 01/29/2024
Franky, Hello! And thank you! It was an amazing day- and I can't take all the credit for t...
he ceremony. It was warm, welcoming, and brilliant because you two were involved in the process. You were candid in your homework responses and were there at all the ceremony revisions guiding me. Helping me tell your story in your words, giving the audience a glimpse into your love story. Together we created a moment in time that will live in your hearts forever.
Much love to you both!
Joann
Cindy L
5.0
11/09/2023
Joann was an extremely conscientious officiant who took our various expressions of affection and brought it together to form a beautiful ceremony we will remember fondly. We are shy and have trouble expressing ourselves in the open so the task to get a ceremony from us was a daunting. Fortunately we had Joann there to help us break out of our shell making the task great for us to reminesce on what we love about each other. She was extremely prompt about responding to questions and concerns we had and made sure to schedule time with us on each point to ensure everything was perfect. The ceremony was as beatuful as we envisioned and we were very happy with the results. Good communication, professionalism, and being fun to talk with us are hard traits to come by but somehow Joann embodied these aspects help bringing togther one of the best days of our lives. We highly recommend Joann if you are doing a ceremony in the San Diego area and it a pleasure working with her.
response 11/11/2023
Hi Cindy,
It's taken me a few days to respond to your review because I needed time to form...
ulate my words. 2024 will be my 19th year officiating, and I have had the pleasure of meeting thousands of wonderful couples. But you two have elevated me to a new understanding of how kindness changes people. You live your life with kindness as your guide. I honor that and want you to know you two made a big impression on me. It calls to mind this: " The essential moral skill is being considerate to others in the complex circumstances of everyday life' Iris Murdoch
Thank you. * Please send Hawaii pics*
Sarah P
5.0
10/02/2023
Joann was our celebrant for our wedding in September - she was amazing throughout the entire process and worked with us to create a beautiful, individualised ceremony that captured our love story perfectly. We had several Zoom and phone calls leading up to the wedding (given we were living overseas during the planning) because she wanted to make sure she got to know us and was able to create something that truly captured us - and she did an amazing job! I highly recommend Joann for a truly beautiful and personal ceremony that both the couple and guests will love.
response 10/02/2023
Hi Sara and Joel,
Thank you for your kind words and the privilege of being a part of your ...
wedding day. You two have such a sweet story, and how you adore each other is something to be admired.
As a bonus, I have a new friend! Your mom is the best. I hope she'll pop over for coffee soon.
Please let me know when you're back in CA. I'd love to catch up!
Much love and peace and safe travels home to Australia.
Sarah T
5.0
9/17/2023
Joann and her hubby Brian are a dream team. Joann officiated our non religious ceremony and made it very personal. Brian helped us with the chairs and sound system for our ceremony, he even played some our favorite songs before and after the ceremony that the string musicians couldn't play. We planned this wedding from across the country- Joann and Brian were part of our 'team' of helpers who made our vision come to life.
response 09/17/2023
Hi Sarah! I hope you had a great trip exploring some of the CA coast. Brian and I had such...
a great time getting to know you. One of the sweetest parts of my job is when couples become friends. You two fall into the friend category, and I hope you feel the same because we're counting on excellent tour guides throughout the hill country and Shenandoah National Park. We'll meet at Claire's anytime!!
Susan C
5.0
9/13/2023
It was such a pleasure working with Joann. She was communicative and took the time to get to know us in our first meeting, leading to a beautiful ceremony draft that captured the essence of our relationship. Joann was easy to contact by email and Zoom, which made the prospect of writing personalized vows a lot less daunting! On the day of the ceremony, Joann worked with our photographer so we could get the first look captured. I was definitely stressing a bit the night before, but Joann was clear in her explanations and everything went more smoothly than I could have imagined. Thank you for making our ceremony and our big day one filled with love, joy, and precious memories!
response 09/17/2023
Words can't describe how Shuyang looked at you when he saw you for the first time in your ...
beautiful dress...That's a look he'll continue to have for you. Your love story was and will continue to be a beautiful thing. Thank you for your kind words and for allowing me to witness that "look of love."
Lots of happiness and success to you.
Joann and Brian (aka the purse sherpa) :)
Ryan J
5.0
8/30/2023
I'm so happy that we went with Joann to officiate our wedding, everything turned out perfectly!! From the start of the planning process all the way up until our wedding day, she did an amazing job getting to know me and my now-wife and gaining a deeper understanding of who we are as people and all of the elements of our relationship that she was able to capture beautifully during our ceremony. There were many happy tears during our ceremony and a big part of that was Joann detailing the love that me and my wife share for each other and I couldn't recommend her enough for any other weddings!
response 08/30/2023
Hi Ryan,
You have an amazing way with words! Yes, thank you for your generous review, mor...
e importantly, your wedding vows were the best! I mean awful * - inside joke*
You made me tear up too!
Sacred Mountain was the perfect setting for you two! Beautiful setting for a beautiful couple. I wish you continued love and happiness.
Thank you again for your kind words and thank you for allowing me to be a part of a day that lives in your heart forever.
Michael F
5.0
8/29/2023
We had to find someone to operate the audio for our wedding ceremony at The Wedding Bowl in San Diego. I found Brian about a month and a half before our wedding. He was quick to respond and super flexible. Our audio sounded great and the wedding was amazing. He made the entire process stress-free. We were able to select the specific songs we wanted for the ceremony.
I highly recommend Brian and Ceremonies De Vie!
response 09/09/2023
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your kind words for my soundman and IG boyfriend! Also k...
nown as my hubs Brian Bourguignon! He takes great care in making sure audiences can hear the ceremony - especially the all-important personalized vows.
Congrats to you and yours, and thank you again,
Joann and Brian
Nathan L
5.0
8/28/2023
We would not have any other person do our wedding ceremony other than Joann! She was very professional and friendly. But most of all she made our ceremony into one of the best days of our lives. We would 100% recommend Joann to anyone who would like to get married in the San Diego area. Thank you so much Joann for making one of our most important days special and memorable!
response 08/28/2023
Hi Nathan and Jen,
Thank you. It was an honor to witness you two exchanging vows at Sunset...
Cliffs! I loved that you two danced at the end of your walk down the aisle. In all my years officiating that was a first, and I hope not the last.
Your family was wonderful to me and the hubs. Thank you again for your kind review. Please let us know when you're coming to San Diego, and I'll have some warm chocolate chip cookies :) ;)
MaryKate C
5.0
8/15/2023
Joann was absolutely amazing, professional, and everything a couple could ask for in an officiant. She spoke from the heart and made everyone in the audience tear up with what she had to say. When we reached out to Joann at the beginning, we had full faith and trust in her and she delivered nothing less than perfect. Everyone needs Joann in their life and especially at their wedding!
response 08/15/2023
Oh wow! I don't know what to say Marykate; I'm overwhelmed by your review. I'll do my bes...
t to live up to your words. I have the honor and privilege to be with couples like you and Sean when you're telling the world you got it right!
Here's wishing you success in your careers- and my best wishes for you and Sean as you set up your new life in Hawaii.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of a day that will forever be etched on your heart.
Joann
Ryan H
5.0
7/21/2023
We could not have asked for a better officiant. Joann was an absolute professional from day one and truly made the ceremony perfect. Her words were beautifully written and elevated the already special moment. We placed our trust in Joann and we could not have asked for a better officiant to be there for us on the big day. Her level of care and desire to make the ceremony special sets her apart. Would recommend her a million times over.
response 07/21/2023
Ryan and Emily,
Thank you both for allowing me to be a part of a day that will remain in y...
our hearts forever.
When folks ask why I do this work, it's because of couples like you two.
I hope you don't mind that I share your ring vows here.
“Emily, where do you see yourself in fifty years?
Emily looks at Ryan and says: Right here by your side
Emily places the ring the rest of the way onto Ryan’s finger.
“Ryan, where do you see yourself in fifty years?
Ryan to Emily: Right her by your side.
I love that so much because it's something you say to each other often.
thanks again, and much love and happiness to you and yours.
Erica M
5.0
7/01/2023
We had an amazing experience with Joann. She truly cares about what she does and is knowledgeable of the steps we needed to take to be prepared. We had an intro meeting with her followed by two additional meetings to go over what she wrote. She payed attention to what we said about each other and that reflected so nicely in what she said about us during the ceremony. We are so grateful we chose her.
response 07/01/2023
Hi Erica,
Thank you for your thoughtful words. The ceremony reflected your relationship p...
erfectly because you two took the time to be involved. And it's not always easy when there's so much to do preparing a wedding. And you two are so adorable it made my job easy! Much happiness to you!
Mohammad Y
5.0
5/25/2023
She did great job in our special day a would seriously recommend her she was an amazing.
response 07/01/2023
Thank you, Mohammad. It was a pleasure getting to know you two!
Meagan P
5.0
5/22/2023
Joann was so wonderful and thorough in getting to know myself and my now husband Shawn to be able to personalize our ceremony and make it special for all in attendance! She also made us feel comfortable and confident enough to write our own vows for the ceremony, which all our guests loved! Many of our guests also came up to us afterwards to tell us it was one of the best ceremonies they've been to! Joann also handled all the logistics of the wedding license after the ceremony so that Shawn and I wouldn't have to worry about sending it back after the wedding. We couldn't recommend Joann enough!
response 05/22/2023
You two are about as awesome as they come! Thanks for your kind review, but I couldn't hav...
e done it without you. Your involvement and interest in the process made all the difference. I wish you all the happiness life has to offer. You two will have a marriage full of love, laughter, and adventure.
In Joy,
Joann
Pam D
5.0
3/22/2023
Joann was an amazing ceremony officiant. Since the first day, my husband and I met her, we knew she had a vision for us and she understood what our perfect wedding was envisioned for us. Joann communicated quickly with us and made sure we had ceremony drafts to review prior to our special day. She made all of the changes and suggestions and was quick to come up with ideas to make our wedding memorable. I would recommend Joann to anyone who wants to work with an easy-going, well-spoken, and professional officiant. Thank you Joann for making our wedding ceremony so memorable!
Pam & Evan
response 03/22/2023
Hi Pam and Evan,
Thanks not only for your kind words but also for forgiving me for how I k...
ept going on about how beautiful you looked! I couldn't help myself. The good news is everyone agreed with me. Those rough, tough polished professional police officers were reduced to tears seeing one of their own so radiant.
I am so proud and honored to be a part of a day that will forever be etched on your hearts.
Please keep in touch. All the best to you and yours,
Joann and Brian
Michelle R
5.0
3/16/2023
Joann is the sweetest lady!! She did a phenomenal job and created a beautiful ceremony for us! She took the time and dedication to get to know us and capture our relationship and we truly could not have asked for more.
She braved the wind and rain and truly made our day special!
response 03/16/2023
You and your family are awesome. I loved how you were willing to go with the rain and win...
d and how everyone rallied around us. Literally, your dad and sister-in-law held umbrellas and shielded us from mother nature! Little Persephone was priceless! I hope you got a recording of her family vow.
Enjoy your time here, and have safe travels home. Next time in San Diego, text me, and we'll go for coffee.
Much love,
Joann and Brian
Marissa C
5.0
2/02/2023
Joann was kind, dedicated, and sincere about making our wedding ceremony the best that it could be for us, our friends and family. Multiple people commented that it was the most sincere ceremony they have seen!
response 03/22/2023
Hi Marissa,
You're a sweetheart! I can't take all the credit for your guests appreciation ...
of the ceremony. Your involvement and willingness to be candid and personal made the ceremony meaningful for you two and your guests.
Much love and appreciation,
Joann
Willow P
5.0
1/11/2023
I cannot recommend Joann enough! She is so kind, funny, and amazing to work. It's very clear that she puts a lot of love into each and every one of her ceremonies. Our biggest compliments from our friends and family were all about how beautiful and personal our ceremony was to us! We had a blast getting to know Joann and working together. Thank you for making our day truly magical!
response 01/11/2023
You two are awesome! Your ceremony was wonderful in part because you two took the time to ...
be involved in my process. I couldn't have done it without you! And you incorporated the great idea of a countdown clock to forever.
Thank you, too, for your kind words.
Much love and happiness to you!
Jasmine R
5.0
11/07/2022
Joann made our ceremony so sweet! We had an intimate wedding and we wanted to incorporate cultural elements, family vows, and also have the tone be loving but fun - all within 30 minutes or less. She made the ceremony feel so * us * and we’re grateful to have that beautiful memory for the rest of our lives. After our wedding, Joann even mailed us the vows she printed for us the day of - it was such a lovely and sweet surprise! Her husband also managed our sound/music for the ceremony and he was great! His whole set up was really professional and he even covered up all the wires with a sleek cover so everything looked great. They made our special day truly feel special. This was particularly important to us for our intimate ceremony. We found not everyone puts the same effort into intimate ceremonies but Joann always made us feel special throughout the entire process. I highly recommend working with Joann and her husband for your wedding!
response 11/07/2022
Hi Jasmine and Charles,
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words.
I learn so much fr...
om couples like you and Charles about how to show up for each other.
You are a positive force for your family.
I love your family handshake and am working on one for mine!💯💕
Please keep in touch and if I don't speak to you before have a wonderful holiday season.
Joann and Brian.
Laura O
5.0
10/26/2022
Joann was incredibly attentive and thoughtful when she worked with us to write the perfect ceremony!
response 10/26/2022
Hi Laura,
Thank you, but it's because you two were involved in the process that made the ...
ceremony personal interesting and relatable!
Thank you for your candid responses. It made for a great ceremony.
Congratulations,
In Joy,
Joann
Madison D
5.0
10/25/2022
Working with Joann was truly an absolute dream. Our first sessions with her really helped us figure out what we truly wanted from our ceremony (and were great for our relationship itself, like fun couple's therapy sessions). And the day of she was calm and relaxed despite all the wedding chaos and delivered a lovely ceremony. One that was just as romantic and us as we'd hoped.
response 10/25/2022
Hi Madison,
Thank you for your kind words and your open-hearted approach to creating a ce...
remony that truly represents you two. Open-heartedly is how you two live your lives. With a bit of controlled spontaneity thrown in for fun!
What a joy it was meeting your family. You are blessed and very much loved.
Send pictures of the next reception. I'd love it.
Please keep in touch, and again, if you're around on the 5th, come by.
Best to you and your families.
Joann and Brian
Nancy R
5.0
10/23/2022
We are so happy that we found Joann to officiate our wedding. She was extremely organized and sent necessary reminders to make sure we had the most perfect personalized ceremony. We met with Joann twice via Zoom and she was always available and willing to make any changes we wanted. On the wedding day, she was punctual and prepared to deliver a memorable ceremony for us and our guests. Thank you again!!!
response 10/25/2022
Hi Nancy!
It was an honor to share your wedding day! Thank you! A beautiful bride in "nat...
ure's church" you were picture perfect.
Best of luck and warm wishes from both of us.
ps...Brian took some pictures. I'll send those to you!
Joann and Brian
Jessica F
5.0
9/20/2022
It was such a pleasure to have Joann be our officiant. We enjoyed every conversation we had with her and the details she learned about us were written so beautifully into our ceremony. We also had done a slightly nontraditional unity ceremony that she incorporated perfectly. We even received compliments from our guests about how wonderful the ceremony was and how much they enjoyed Joann. Overall she is extremely kind and professional and was a joy to work with. We highly recommend her and will treasure our ceremony forever because of her!
response 09/23/2022
Talk about a beautiful bride! You are stunning. And what made the ceremony beautiful was y...
our care and attention to the details of the ceremony. It was a beautiful day; you, the Grand Tradition, all added to the joy. Because you two were involved and took the time to tell me what's important to you, that made it a great ceremony.
Much love to you.
I got confirmation from the clerk that he has your license. I'll send it to you tonight.
Kristi M
5.0
8/25/2022
I would highly recommend Ceremonies De Vie for your upcoming wedding! Joann Lane has a wonderful process and style; she is generous with her time, and really gets to know you. She customizes a wedding ceremony to express how you met and who you are as a couple. Joann also supports you in writing individual vows which are both personalized and meaningful.
Joann was incredibly supportive the day of the wedding and my guests absolutely loved her presentation and demeanor. I received several compliments from my family and friends who stated the ceremony and vows suited us perfectly.
Joann's husband, Brian provided the sound and music for the wedding ceremony and reception. He was great to work with and responded to special requests throughout the evening, he even stayed a little longer than contracted when guests wanted to dance a few more songs.
Joann and Brian are truly a power couple; both are professional and competent. It is great to work with kind, down to earth people that genuinely care about your special day. I would definitely give them a call to discuss their services and fees! :)
response 09/02/2022
Hi Kristi,
Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed being a part of your celebration. E...
ven tho I had to take off pretty soon after the ceremony- Brian said your guests were awesome and were up cutting the rugs!
I can't wait for the pictures! Your green dress was stunning. I wish more brides would dare to wear color!
On behalf of both of us congratulations. We wish you many more years of love and laughter.
Joann and Brian
Miranda G
5.0
7/12/2022
Joann was amazing! Our wedding was a destination wedding, and she was very helpful and attentive to helping us make decisions from a different state. Our wedding day was perfect thanks to her help!
response 07/26/2022
You two are awesome, and so are all the folks you brought with you all the way from Texas!...
Brian and I tied the knot at the wedding bowl. It holds so many happy memories for me, and I'm glad it's something we now share.
Thank you and have a safe trip home.
Joann and Brian
Taylor B
5.0
6/07/2022
Joann at Ceremonies De Vie was incredible! She made our ceremony super personal and really captured the spirit of our love. She was also very easy to communicate with. You can tell she really cares about her work and the couples she works with. 10/10 recommend Joann!🥂
response 06/08/2022
Hi Taylor and Ryan,
I don't get star-struck very often, but when I do, it's because two a...
mazing professional ballet dancers included me in their wedding day ceremony. Your friends and family were warm, funny, and gracious.
Thank you for including me in a day you'll remember for the rest of your life.
And eight-year-old Addison awaits her autographed photo!
Addison Lane 1897 Laurel road, Oceanside ca 92054
Lindsay L
5.0
5/25/2022
Joann is the best! She took the time to get to know us, and crafted a ceremony script that truly captured our relationship. We collaborated on revising the script a bit, she was open to all our input and opinions, and we had it perfect by the third draft. The ceremony couldn't have gone better and we have gotten so many compliments on how Joann conducted our ceremony. Plus, she is just the sweetest!
response 05/25/2022
Thank you, Lindsay, not only for your kind words but for being involved in the ceremony pr...
ocess. That's why everybody appreciated the ceremony! You two took the time to meet via Zoom- and with all, you had on your plate- living in Colorado, and planning a wedding remotely is hard. You two are amazing. Thank you again, and hope your trip home is full of wonders
Danny J
5.0
5/18/2022
Joann was the perfect celebrant for our special day. She spent several sessions getting to know us and our story and built out a beautiful ceremony that was specific to our relationship. Not only did she make the ceremony flow smoothly, she made it extremely memorable and unique to our story. We are so happy that we got to work with Joann, both as an officiant and as a wonderful person.
response 05/20/2022
Danny and Ashley, thank you so much not only for your kind words but for reminding me of t...
he best part of my job- getting to know folks like you.
Thank you too for the best cheese curds I've ever had! I may make a trip to WI just for more of those- and don't be surprised if you hear us knocking on your door :)
Cameron S
5.0
3/29/2022
Every step of the process exceeded our expectations. We only reached out to officiants about 6 weeks in advance of the wedding, but Joann was responsive and easy to work with despite the short notice. She put in a great effort to get to know us and understand our relationship and personalities. She expertly crafted this information into the perfect ceremony script in the first draft.
response 03/30/2022
Hi Cameron,
Thank you! You two are delightful. And more importantly, an inspiration - the ...
way you treat your relationship with tenderness and humor we all can take lessons from.
Your family was warm and welcoming to me. Thank you for that too!
Much love and happiness to you and please keep in touch.
In Joy,
Joann
Marko Z
5.0
3/07/2022
Joann was great. Very patient with us, flexible as we were in a different state and time zone. Very professional
Angela L
5.0
2/14/2022
Joann made our wedding day absolutely perfect! She took the time to get to know us as a couple and made sure that our ceremony was intimate and special. It was exactly how I envisioned it. She is the sweetest, kindest and most adorable wedding officiant out there! And funny too! We are so lucky to have had her marry us.
response 02/14/2022
Angela and Paul, you two are awesome. And Evan is so adorable....he got a little teary-eye...
d during the ceremony. When was the last time a teenager let go and showed some very honest and tender feelings? It's a rarity in my book. And I'll remember that moment for a very long time.
Much love and happiness to you and your family. Hugs, Joann
Hannah L
5.0
2/08/2022
Joann was GREAT! She was early, dressed beautifully and was very accommodating to our last minute changes.
response 02/09/2022
Thank you Hannah!
You made such a beautiful bride! And your friends and family were very ...
warm and welcoming to me. My best to you both. I know you'll have a long and happy married life. PS. I got word from the county clerk they have your license and should be ready for you.
In Joy,
Joann
AJ Y
5.0
12/16/2021
Joann was great to work with--genuine, enthusiastic, communicative, and collaborative. We were so happy with our ceremony and all the thought that Joann put into it. Highly recommend working with her!!!
Emma S
5.0
11/30/2021
Joann was an amazing officiant for our wedding this past October! She took the time to get to know us and personalized our ceremony to align with who we are individually and as a couple. She even let us review everything beforehand and make changes to anything we wanted! All of our guests were impressed with our ceremony and how well she conducted it. Definitely recommend if you are looking for an officiant!
response 11/30/2021
Hi Emma,
You're the best! Thank you for your very kind words. What could be better than ge...
tting to understand how you two have cracked the code on how to have a loving relationship.
Lots of love through the holidays and beyond.
Joann
Brian L
5.0
11/05/2021
Joann was wonderful. She took the time to get to know us and made our ceremony so personal and special. We could tell she loves doing this!
response 11/15/2021
Hi Brian!
Oh my goodness you and Pam are such a fun couple! I loved that you personalized ...
your ceremony in such a fun unique way. Please call before you leave the state. We'd love to have a toast to the Newlyweds.
Ashley N
5.0
10/24/2021
Joann was AMAZING! She really listened to what we both wanted and made it happen. She is very caring and really puts in her heart when speaking. We really appreciate her!
response 10/24/2021
Hi Ashley,
Thank you. But I can't take all the credit. You two took the time to respond th...
oughtfully and candidly to your questionnaire (homework). And that always makes for a ceremony that is warm and meaningful to you and your guests.
In Joy,
Joann
Brooke S
5.0
9/24/2021
Joann was wonderful! She's romantic, caring and professional. She made our day so special. We highly recommend her!
response 09/24/2021
Hi Brooke,
You are a beautiful bride! The pictures that Paul took - with flowers in your ...
hair- are so sweet. Thank you for allowing me to share in your happiness!
Ruben M
5.0
9/21/2021
Joann was an excellent officiant for our wedding. When my wife and I received her draft of our ceremony speech, we were impressed with how well Joann incorporated our comments about each other and considered our constraints & objectives. We knew then we made the right choice and would recommend Joann to officiate any of our friends’ or families’ wedding.
response 09/24/2021
Hi Ruben and Stephany,
I appreciate you two. The thoughtfulness you put into every detail...
of your ceremony made for a warm and wonderful experience for your guests. When your family said how much they enjoyed the ceremony, I thanked them. Still, the credit goes to you for meeting regularly and advising me on ceremony revisions/edits. Thank you for allowing me to share on your wedding day. It was awesome!
Kayla G
5.0
9/16/2021
I cannot say enough good things about Joann! She was so accommodating with all the planning. My wife and I are actually still long distance so she was able to zoom meet with both of us prior, came to where we were staying to meet with us the day before, and the day of performed the most beautiful ceremony!! There was not a dry eye there including her own! She was so genuine and so sweet. She was so very helpful and even offered to bring some of her own things to make the ceremony perfect. 1000% recommend her for any wedding!!
response 09/16/2021
You both are awesome! I enjoyed meeting your family, and I cried right along with them. We...
're all so happy for you. Safe travels and please let me know where you land and call home. And it goes without saying when you're back in San Diego, ping me I'd love to hear how you are.
Big hugs,
Joann
Alyssa G
5.0
9/05/2021
Finding the right officiant for our wedding was something we were struggling with until we met Joann. From our first meeting we knew she was perfect and that instant connection was made. She really truly took the time to get to know us and get to know our relationship. On the day of the wedding she was so calm and collected which helped both me and my wife that special day. Her words during our ceremony really represented our relationship and were beautiful from beginning to end. The best part above all else was how much we could see that she cared about us and took a vested interest in both of us and that is something we will always remember and cherish. Joann, we can truly and honestly say our wedding would not have been the same without you!!! Thank you so much for everything and we will for sure stay in touch!
response 09/05/2021
Hi Alyssa,
It took me a while to "get it together" to respond because I was more than a li...
ttle verklempt. Your thoughtful review touched me deeply. I remember telling you two that it was an honor to officiate; it's an honor to know you and to be called your friend. Warm wishes to you, and have a peaceful rest of your weekend. (long one I hope).
Hugs, Joann
Christina K
5.0
8/21/2021
We are so happy that we found Joann to officiate our wedding! We originally were going to have a friend of ours perform the ceremony, but when that fell through our venue recommended Joann and from our first meeting with her I felt she was genuine and really took the time to get to know us. She gave each of us some homework to help her put together a draft of the ceremony and I was impressed with the first draft. We had very minor edits, but she really captured us in the ceremony! We live in the Bay Area and so planning a wedding in another city is challenging, but Joann was very responsive and when we did meet her in person she was such a delight. We finalized the ceremony and she even came to our rehearsal! She handled the marriage license and took care of sending it back to the county clerk in the city we live in after the wedding. It was just seamless and stress free. The wedding license is the most important document out of all the pieces of paper your gather while planning your wedding so it felt great to have a professional take care of it so we could just relax and enjoy the days after our wedding. The favorite part of our wedding day was our ceremony and we received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the ceremony was. Joann set the stage for that and we are truly grateful.
response 08/22/2021
Hey Christina and Ryan,
Thank you doesn't come close to expressing how much it means to me...
that together we created a warm and welcoming ceremony for you and your guests. Glad to hear too that some of the stress of planning a destination wedding was eased off your shoulders.
You two are adorable. The way Ryan was looking at you during the ceremony was pure joy.
And I must have told Terry 100 times what a beautiful bride you are.
Next trip to San Diego, give me a heads up and we'll grab a coffee.
Much love and happiness to you both. And please keep in touch.
In Joy,
Joann
Jason W
5.0
8/12/2021
Joann was wonderful to work with for our wedding ceremony. She took the time to get to know us and crafted a beautiful wedding ceremony. She is a very thoughtful and caring person and we are glad we found her to officiate our ceremony.
response 08/12/2021
Hey Jason and Brook! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you two.
You have a...
beautiful family and I was honored to share your wedding day- a day you and your kids that you'll remember forever. Safe travels back to PA. And please keep in touch. All the best, Joann
Alisha B
5.0
7/05/2021
Joann was wonderful to work with and very helpful throughout the entire process. The ceremony was everything that we wanted. She helped make our day very special. It was definitely worth taking the time to write our own vows- thanks to Joann for the encouragement to do so. I highly recommend Joann.
response 07/05/2021
Thank you Alisha and Roger for your kind words. It was such a pleasure meeting your famil...
y. Alisha, your mom and dad are delightfull.
Good luck on your move and upcoming adventures. Send me your new address and I'll pop your vows in the mail.
Thank you again, it was my honor to be a part of your wedding day.
In Joy,
Joann
Adriane H
5.0
7/04/2021
We hired Joann for our wedding ceremony and couldn’t possibly be happier that we did. Joann was incredible for so many reasons, but I’ll start by mentioning what I think truly makes her stand out the most - she has a rare and unique talent for really being able to listen and understand people, who they are and what they want deep down. Because of this, she made our ceremony so personal and special. We planned our wedding virtually - living in Arizona during COVID lockdowns and worked with Joann over the phone and email. After a phone call and an email questionnaire - she was somehow able to understand us, our love, and what we wanted better than we could have explained ourselves. We could tell she really put a lot of research, thought, and time into creating our ceremony. Afterwards, all our guests kept commenting it was one of the most special ceremonies they’d ever seen, and we felt the same. It was our favorite part of the wedding. Joann had such a sweet, calming presence and the way she spoke was so sincere, beautiful, and moving. She also goes above and beyond in her services, offering so much more than officiating the ceremony. Joann will work with you on multiple drafts of a ceremony (though we felt ours was perfect off the bat) help you with your own personal vows if you want, provide valuable insight throughout the planning process and rehearsal, help with the certificate and license, and much more. She is so experienced, professional, and really knows what she’s doing in a multitude of ways. We will be forever grateful to Joann for being such a huge part of what made our big day perfect.
response 07/04/2021
Dear Adriane, It's my birthday tomorrow, and your thoughtful and kind review is a heartwar...
ming birthday present. Thank you. I've had the absolute pleasure of officiating nearly 1000 ceremonies, and as I was leaving your ceremony, I mentioned that of all the ceremonies, all the lovely couples, you two will remain as a very tender memory. You mentioned I listened to you about what's important for you ceremony. I watched too. I watched and listened to the way you talk to each other, the way you look at each other, the way you are caring, respectful and thoughtful with each other. And not just when people are watching...you two practice the kind of love that's encouraging to anyone lucky enough to be in your circle of friends. You two are going to change the world one loving action at a time.
Your biggest fan. Joann
Matt K
5.0
6/10/2021
After having our wedding rescheduled, Joann was able to be our officiant. She was on time and had great communication throughout the planning process. She was able to capture our relationship and say the kindest and sweetest words for our ceremony. I would highly recommend Joann!
Jerell G
5.0
6/02/2021
My husband and I decided to elope for our Anniversary and Joann very kindly accommodated us during a holiday weekend! We are so grateful for her attention to detail and the time she took to get to know us, even in such short notice! We didn't have any guests - we had a tripod to record the ceremony and her husband brought his camera and took amazing photos for us! We couldn't be happier!
response 06/09/2021
Hello to you and Chris,
Thank you for your kind words. It was such an honor to play a sma...
ll part in a day that will forever remain in your hearts. Please keep us updated on new family members!!
Emily Z
5.0
5/30/2021
From the first time we met with Joann over zoom, we knew she was going to be our officiant. She zoomed with us several times to get to know us prior to our wedding day, and then we met her in person when we got to San Diego. She was attentive to detail, and we both felt as if she did a great job of putting our thoughts and feelings into the ceremony that she wrote for us. It was absolutely beautiful. She even took our written vows and put them onto notecards for us! Thank you so much for everything, Joann, we couldn’t have imagined a better wedding day and ceremony and couldn’t have done it without you! The Zippers
Michelle G
5.0
5/25/2021
Top Notch Officiant!! Joann made sure my day was flawless! Her words really made the ceremony, so special and intimate. She narrated everything and that was a huge help and so beautifully done! I loved how she narrated, as my Father was giving me away to my Husband. They even helped with my music and a zoom meeting, so family could watch from home! Top notch! Joann and Brian’s work is exceptional and I couldn’t have been more happy with how she put together our ceremony so flawlessly. Good thing she came prepared with our vows because we forgot them inside. I feel like a marriage should be a special celebration and her experience and thoughtfulness, really helped make the day magical. I would highly recommend her, if you want a stress free wedding that’s intimate and really personably thought out and special for each individual couples vision. Go with Joann, you won’t be disappointed! So thankful to have her and Brian be apart of our big day! They really made it special for us. Very professional too!!
response 05/25/2021
Hi Michelle and Michael,
This is why I love my job! I get to spend time with people like...
you two who love each other to the moon and back! It's so sweet seeing you two care for one another.
Now let's talk about your family...The Best! You're clearly the apple of your dad's eye...and you are surrounded by folks who love you very much.
Much love and happiness to you and I can safely speak for Brian when I say we can't to see you at the upcoming summer concerts.💕
Jennifer R
5.0
5/03/2021
Many guests commented on how personal our ceremony was; that it was very "us." Joann helped us script our ceremony exactly how we wanted it. Meetings via Zoom were easy since all planning occurred during COVID lockdowns. There were some non-traditional aspects of our ceremony and I think Joann's professional presence helped to reassured the parents in the audience that this was no farce! She and her husband are very nice and would be a welcome addition to anyone's wedding planning.
response 05/03/2021
Hi Sandy and Jae.
You two had a wonderful ceremony! What made it warm and wonderful was yo...
u two. Both of you had great ideas and your input- however no-traditional, was beautifully representative of your relationship.
Thank you for your kind words, and hope all's well with you and yours.
Much love,
Joann and Brian
Truc T
5.0
4/27/2021
Highly recommend. We love our beautiful, romantic ceremony. Joann is a great lady, she took time to get to know us and perform the ceremony our style. She is very sweet and helpful too. I’m so glad I found her.
response 05/03/2021
Hi Andrew and Truc,
You two are the epitome of an adoring couple. The way you two paused d...
uring the ceremony to hug, and sweetly kiss each other is something that will stay with me in the best way possible. Even my "manly man" hubs said "look at the way they look at each other. They have the look of love"
I hope you had a good trip home, and please drop us a line next time you're in town.
Love and light to you,
Joann and Brian
Allison B
5.0
4/26/2021
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Joann. From the very beginning at our first Zoom meeting, she ensured we were comfortable and our ceremony reflected our relationship and personalities. She went above and beyond to create what we wanted for the day and to understand our relationship. She provided us with a draft a few weeks before the wedding that brought tears to my eyes reading it at home, so I knew I was in trouble the day of our wedding! Our ceremony was even more special than I could have ever imagined, so intimate and reflective of my husband and I. I can't thank Joann enough for creating such a special moment for us that we will remember for a lifetime! Allison&Parker
response 04/27/2021
Hi Allison and Parker,
What a lovely sentiment. Thank you. You two are so cute...Oh my go...
odness, the way you two looked at each other during the ceremony...I'm welling up just thinking about it. As the hubs says "they have the Look of Love"
Much love and happiness to you and your family. ps...those post ceremony goodie bags were awesome!
In Joy,
Joann and Brian
Benjamin L
5.0
4/06/2021
During these circumstances of lockdown, we did not know how to organize our wedding so our family can meet, feel the emotion and realize the importance of them being part of the ceremony. From the beginning, Joann guided us and helped us prepare the event. We had a Zoom event and everything was perfect. Her husband Brian helped with the technical set up so that our guests could participate and feel connected virtually. The overall organization was outstanding! I can't thank both Joann and Brian enough and definitely recommend her for your wedding.
response 04/08/2021
Hi Benjamin and Amanda,
It's so heartwarming to see you two sharing your vows of commitme...
nt; especially when Amanda said her vows in French for you and your family. For Brian and I to be a small part of that is something we'll always remember...
Happy married life! and ps...I returned your license to the county yesterday.
hugs,
Joann and Brian
Alex N
5.0
3/21/2021
Very accommodating and is understanding! Outstanding customer service and courteous while coordinating all aspects of the event!
response 03/21/2021
Hey Alex and Elise,
You two are adorable. Thank you for allowing me to share in your bes...
t day ever.
Good luck on your move and I know you two will be very happy in your new home.
In joy,
Joann
Jessica T
5.0
3/18/2021
Joann was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was thoughtful and cared about our story. She made our big day so special! We loved her!!!
tom t
5.0
3/02/2021
Joann Lane was our officiant for my daughter's wedding. She was on time, dressed appropriately and conducted the ceremony in a professional and reverent manor.
response 03/15/2021
It's always heartwarming to hear words of appreciation from my couples. When a parent or ...
grandparent takes the time after a ceremony to take me aside and share their feelings about the ceremony I'm deeply touched. I know if mom, dad, and grandparents say how much they liked the ceremony I've done my job well.
Thank you Tom! It means a lot coming from you.
Rebecca H
5.0
3/01/2021
Ceremonies De Vie was amazing to work with! I (the bride) was struggling to formulate my vows and Joann working with me to help break through my writers block and create a memorable vow for our wedding! The focus is always on the couple and making sure that the feel of the ceremony matches the experience we want to emulate to our guests.
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