Contemporary and Traditional Catholic Weddings

iritual, full of love, while also bringing some laughs and smiles to our guests. I was worried we would not be able to find a priest we liked to perform a ceremony outside of the church, but Father Jason answered my prayers. It was the perfect balance of love, God, and gratitude. He also made the process after the wedding very easy, he took care of the wedding licenses and we received them in the mail when we returned from our honeymoon. If you are doing a wedding outside of the church and still want a religious ceremony, Father Jason is your man! I can't express enough how much everyone enjoyed him.

ual meeting with him beforehand to go over every step of the wedding and he was able to offer comments and suggestons. We wanted to have a celtic handfasting ceremony as part of the wedding and he was happy and able to incorporate that. His whole demeanor was warm and welcoming both during the meeting and the ceremony. He was able to handle last minute changes the day of the wedding with calm and professionalism (our flower girl got too nervous and didn't want to go down the aisle and one of our readers showed up last minute).

d a more than wonderful job at talking us through our engagement, as well as making sure we had all the details set for the actual ceremony. During our first phone call, I asked him if we could incorporate a cord & veil during our ceremony. This is a typical practice in Filipino culture and much to my delight, he knew exactly what I was talking about. On the day of the wedding, it was the most special part to me! Our friends and family, whether they are religious or not, all loved the ceremony and had a great time talking to Father Jason before and after. We are so grateful to have found him and can’t recommend him enough to anyone who still wants the religious aspect to their wedding, but wants to make the ceremony their own at the same time!

garden (something that wouldn’t otherwise be possible in a traditional Catholic ceremony). Father Jason encouraged us to make the ceremony as personal as possible, even allowing us to incorporate a cocktail mixing & toast during the ceremony (where he compared the mixing of the ingredients to family/friend support, and two different beings into one to build a successful marriage). It was incredible and we had several guests come up to us and ask where we found Father Jason! We also loved that he was willing to have a few FaceTime sessions with us to talk through his officiating style, provide guidance for a successful marriage, and get to know us. Highly highly recommend and so thankful to have him officiate our special day!

for us. We were able to have many of the traditional aspects of the Catholic wedding, but still have it feel personal to us. Instead of readings from the bible we were able to pick a poem and an Irish Blessing, which was very important to us. A few of our guests were LGBTQ+ and I reached out to Fr. Jason about the terminology that would be most appreciated to ensure all of our guests felt welcome. He responded right away that he was more than happy to make sure that the language used was inclusive. We initially planned for our wedding to be in November, but due to CoVid we had to reschedule to July. Fr. Jason was so accommodating and helpful while we rescheduled. I recommend all brides who are looking for a contemporary Catholic ceremony to Fr. Jason. I'm beyond happy that we did.

set to follow! My husband and I absolutely loved working with Fr. Jason, and his inclusive, welcoming approach to religion and spirituality truly resonated with us. As two born and raised Catholics, it was important for us to have a ceremony that was rooted in biblical, traditional practices; however due to current religious guidelines and protocol it was not feasible for us to marry in the church. Fr. Jason worked with us throughout our planning process to prepare a ceremony that was traditional, yet personalized, and ultimately delivered a ceremony that was heartfelt and moving, and lovingly received by all of our guests. Everyone was amazed, and many came up to us afterwards inquiring about how we found such an amazing Priest! It was a blessing to have Fr. Jason preside over our special day, and support us in our path towards marriage. Through him we felt God’s love and presence, and would overwhelming recommend his services and wise counsel to others who are looking to plan a Contemporary Catholic Wedding!

mporary. The ceremony was thoughtful and meaningful, but it also had bits of humor, which we really appreciated. Highly recommended!

porary with friends and families from different faiths. We wanted someone that would speak to all faiths. He was so supportive in our decisions we made for our ceremony. Highly recommend Fr. Jason.

ould like. He assisted us in picking our readings and was great at answering all of our questions. We're so glad we picked Father Jason to officiate our wedding! We was amazing!

o calls and nailed down all the details. During the ceremony he had a good loud speaking voice so everyone could hear and injected enough personality into the proceedings to keep things fun without distracting from the ceremony. He also didn't drone on and on during the homily like some officiants I've seen and got the ceremony finished on time. Several people at the wedding commented to me how much they enjoyed him at the ceremony, from young people to stodgy older religious people, so you know he was hitting the sweet spot. Couldn't be happier we went with him!

ason's advice and pre-marital counseling was invaluable. Especially during quarantine and covid times, my husband and I were so grateful for our sessions with Father Jason. Really - do NOT pass up those sessions!

our wedding was how almost every single one of our guests came up to us after the ceremony and said "I don't know how or where you lucked out in finding your officiant, but he was the perfect choice" Jason was able to be flexible and deliver exactly what we were looking for, even as our plans were changing (pandemic related) right up until the last minute. As the bride and groom, that was plenty for our 5 star review here. But then even more than that, he also made sure our guests had an enjoyable and memorable time as well! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

roughout the process. So many of our guests commented on how personable he was during the ceremony and said it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they have been to!

ly. From our first meeting, Father Jason was so kind and welcoming. With the ongoing pandemic, my now wife and I weren’t certain we would still have our fall wedding, but once we made the decision to continue with a small ceremony, Father Jason helped keep us excited leading up to our big day. He was very thoughtful during our planning sessions, making sure our ceremony flowed together well. We had so many of our guests comment on how beautiful our ceremony was, it was so much better than we ever imagined and it’s all thanks to Father J!

! He was all around our favorite person to work with! Before the wedding, he even took the time to look over our self written vows and ceremony program. We wanted to do handfasting as our unity ceremony and Father Jason was so supportive and offered great advice on how to perfectly perform this special part of our ceremony. We are so thankful Father Jason was a part of our big day and we’ll be recommending him to all our friends.

r Jason provided us with modern, spiritual ceremony focused on love that was not heavily religious which is what we were looking for. We found his suggestions and guidance to tremendously helpful as well. We highly recommend hiring him!

iciant, even if it turned out we couldn't have any guests. Fortunately, that turned out to not be the case. :) Father Jason worked with us to tailor the ceremony as we desired, and gave a beautiful homily. We couldn't be happier with how the ceremony went!

er vendors were not. Our ceremony was everything we wanted it to be and more!

her Jason truly grasped what we wanted from a ceremony, how we wanted things to tie together, and he was able to incorporate great ideas that captured the essence of God and his Word. The ceremony was everything we could've asked for. Father Jason was able to direct us step by step through the ceremony. We never felt lost or unsure of what to do, we were able to focus on each other and embrace the moment. Father Jason's passion, conviction, and connection with God shined during the ceremony and we truly don't think there is anyone else who would've been a better fit for us. I highly recommend you meet with Father Jason to discuss your vision and how he can be a part of it.

er many guests. Father Lody was flexible, punctual, and performed a ceremony we will never forget! We highly recommend him to other Catholics looking for an intimate contemporary ceremony!

family at a later time. Fr. Jason is very warm, kind, understanding, and very personable. We will be having him again for the big wedding. All of our close family that tuned in on Zoom to watch us say "I do" mentioned how lovely and personable Fr. Jason is. He is very responsive to calls and emails.

oncerns, was no longer able to perform our wedding. Father Jason graciously agreed to use the ceremony we had created with our family friend. He responded to questions promptly which helped us feel confident and supported. During the ceremony he was amazing. He made the ceremony meaningful and personal, as well as entertaining. We smiled, laughed, and even shed a few tears – and it was beautiful in every way.

ly wanted Fr. Jason to be a part of the event and did everything he could to help make it a day to remember. Considering the circumstances, he was flexible, communicative, understanding, and without much guidance from us, made it a wonderful event. We cannot wait for him to do it again on our official "one-year" ceremony and reception, and more importantly, join his congregation for weekly services.

nd getting to know each other better. Our ceremony was incredibly moving, and we loved all of the beautiful words Fr. Jason chose for us. Many guests commented on our beautiful ceremony, and how engaging and friendly Fr. Jason was before and during our ceremony. Thank you so much Fr. Jason!!

who showed up. We had a few facetime sessions (for scheduling reasons made easier) where he got to know my husband and I a little better. He made the ceremony inviting and personal, not to mention entertaining. He made us laugh, smile, and even tear up with his words. The ceremony flowed beautifully with his guidance and many of our family and guests commented on how personable he was.

ow much they found the service both moving and meaningful. It was a true pleasure to have him as our officiant. I am so glad I chose Fr. Jason to be our officiant!!!

at his church, but they would not allow our dog to be in the wedding, which was a deal breaker for us. Since Roman Catholic churches won't let dogs in ceremonies in the church, and rarely make exceptions to have their priests perform marriages outside of a physical church, I had pretty much given up on finding a Catholic officiant, and decided all I could do was st least find an officiant that speaks Spanish. I searched on the Knot, and was so excited to see this. Although Father Jason Lody was not available for our date, he connected us with his colleague, Father Julian Garcia. Father Julian was the best fit we could have asked for. A native Spanish speaker who is fluent in English, non-judgmental, willing to go to our venue, open to our ideas and what we wanted to include in our ceremony, and even if he is not Roman Catholic, the American National Catholic Church uses the same prayers, etc. Father Julian let us go as traditional or non-traditional as we wanted, and was happy to deliver the bible readings in both English and Spanish at our request. He was welcoming and kind every time we met him, and told us he would be there for us if we needed him before or after the wedding. I highly recommend this church!

s made it possible to have the best of both worlds.

edding. Fr. Jason listened to what we wanted, he sat down and spoke with us on a couple occasions and really made us feel comfortable. We received SO many comments on how wonderful the ceremony was. We 100% recommend Father Jason Lody!

traditions as well as our more progressive values. Among the elements we were able to incorporate were secular and Biblical readings, personalized vows, and a handfasting ceremony. The ceremony was also held in an outdoor venue that allowed us to be surrounded by nature's beauty (something my wife and I hold dear). Fr. Jason truly embodies a spirit of "meeting people where they are at," and led us through the process with a sincere interest in where we as a couple were coming from. What's more, he has a calm presence and a great sense of humor, which was much appreciated on the day of, when the ceremony was delayed by weather and a snafu with the shuttle company. At the end of the day, our ceremony was unique and beautiful, and we received tons of compliments from friends and family from a wide array of faith backgrounds and perspectives. Thank you Fr. Jason!

de and groom) were laughing and crying. We really couldn't imagine it going any better. We had multiple guests ask how we met Father Jason because their reaction to the ceremony was that we'd known him for a long time. Guests were also asking how they could connect with Father Jason to book him for their own ceremony. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND FATHER JASON!!!!

t have a ceremony that respected my Catholic upbringing. Fr. Jason turned what started out as a stressful experience with our families to the most meaningful wedding ceremony imaginable. From the beginning, Fr. Jason helped us feel comfortable, heard, positive, and truly excited about planning our ceremony together. He helped guide us in picking readings, songs, and personal touches to help the ceremony feel like us; it was the perfect blend of sentimental, personalized, and traditional. Fr. Jason cared about getting to know us and met with us a few times in person and additionally over the phone to not just prepare for our ceremony but, more importantly, our marriage. He helped us with marriage license questions, and was fantastic the day of - arriving early and checking in on us that day. The biggest endorsement was just how many people complimented us on such a beautiful, meaningful, heartfelt ceremony -- many of the same people that felt unease when hearing we wouldn't be having a Catholic mass. I can't recommend Fr. Jason highly enough and am so grateful for the beautiful memories he helped us create.

our ceremony but he did not pressure us into making our ceremony overly religious. He allowed the ceremony to focus on us and who we are as a couple. At our wedding all of our guests commented that the ceremony was the perfect length and touching but at the same time funny. Father Jason did an amazing job and we could not have been happier.

homily and made our wedding truly memorable and perfect. Highly recommended!

des. We were able to experience an amazing Sunday mass with him when we met for the first time, and he immediately made it clear that you can personalize the ceremony to your liking. We had two unique aspects of our ceremony that he was totally on board with. He was incredibly enthusiastic to learn about my fiance and I, and our relationship, and that dedication came through during the ceremony. Nearly every guest complimented Father Jason's poise, personality, and genuine connection to the day and to us. I would highly recommend that couples take advantage of Father Jason's pre-marital questionnaire and follow-up meetings with him. In fact, he was able to FaceTime with us only a few days before the wedding when we wanted to go over the timeline one last time. He did this standing in his backyard even as he was experiencing some problems with his house and property. We can't say enough wonderful things about Father Jason and his approach to being an officiant, to marriage, to the Church, and to life. When you select him to preside over your special day, you are truly valued every step of the way. Our wedding would not have been as perfect as it was without Father Jason.

outside the church waiting to welcome us / start until we got there! He is very kind and was very helpful in guiding me through how to plan the ceremony and decide what elements I wanted to include so that it was as personal as possible. My in-laws were adamant about a catholic church wedding but my fiance and I wanted to get married outside at our reception venue, something most roman catholic dioceses will not allow. Father Jason was able to provide a traditional catholic ceremony at the location we'd been hoping for. He did an excellent job and I feel so lucky that he performed our ceremony. Highly recommend!

nt as you would like leading up to the wedding. He was also flexible and very responsive. He made our wedding so special and personal and we received a lot of compliments.

ng ceremony totally stress free. More importantly, our wedding ceremony was beautiful and meaningful. I would highly recommend contacting Fr. Jason to officiate your wedding ceremony.

me, only to turn around as I walked down the isle. It was a nice touch! He brought humor to the ceremony, which was exactly what we wanted.

m. If you are looking for an officiant he is the person you want to work with. He has a wonderful personality, a great balance between serious and humorous which was perfect for what we needed. I would give him 10 stars- Such an amazing experience.

pouse and I were looking for a ceremony that reflected both of our distinct cultures and upbringings while still being respectful of my Catholic roots. Fr. Jason was able to do this so beautifully and we received so many compliments about or ceremony from guests. He was very willing to work with you and customize your ceremony if you were looking for a specific prayer(s) or ritual. In sum, please do yourself a favor and have Fr. Jason as your officiant. You won't regret it!

prepare for marriage. We were hoping for a marriage ceremony that allowed us to combine our faiths and get married outside. Fr. Jason was so understanding and worked with us to make the ceremony unique to our love, family, and faiths. Additionally, we really enjoyed learning about the American National Catholic Church and expanding our views. We would highly recommend Fr. Jason to any couple!

ase. He is extremely easy to talk to and truly listens to what is being said. We decided to book him and liked the fact that his fee goes straight to the church. We opted for the counseling sessions, and he was extremely open and allowed us to discuss what we felt were areas that were strongest and those that could use improvement in a safe space. He allows us, for the most part, to determine how many sessions we want, what the topics of discussion will be, and advice/previous experiences. I was concerned when he said he doesn’t attend rehearsal dinners and he simply responded, “don’t think just repeat after me on that day and you’ll be fine!”. Sure enough, he was right! For the day of, he came an hour early to help set up and to meet the wedding party. His ceremony – including two readings, a unity candle lighting, blessings, a short homily, exchange of rings and vows, etc – was about 30 minutes; that was the perfect amount of time and allowed the ceremony to be short, sweet, and to the point without a dry eye in the room! Guests afterwards praised his ceremony and thought it was “perfectly us” and “the right blend of romantic and religious”. We enjoyed his presence and what he taught us that now we attend his church! If in the area, I would highly recommend Father Jason for a truly customizable ceremony that will fit any vision for the big day!

us, not to mention super flexible with how we envisioned our ceremony proceedings. Day of, Father Jason was so professional and calm, which helped us immensely! Afterwards, we got SO many compliments from our guests and family on how amazing our wedding ceremony was, so a huge THANK YOU to Father Jason Lody and a full recommendation on his behalf!

e since we were not local to the VA area working around our crazy schedules. He offered premarital counseling also with his day of services which is helpful insight to your partner before moving forward. He was warm and welcoming and we immediately felt we had made the right decision the first time we spoke to him. We loved that he was open and completely non-judgmental to our ways of doing things. He gave us good feedback into learning more about each other and growing with each other. He gave us the religious aspect we wanted but wasn't in your face about it. He did an incredible job at the ceremony, giving such a loving and meaningful homily and even some laughs throughout to completely make it ours. We were both so pleased with the decision we made to use Fr Jason, we'd wish every priest would lead the type of path he leads. He was the perfect choice to preform this sacrament for us. You will love him, just like we do!

at our venue. He created the perfect balance of religion, personalization, and humor to make it uniquely ours. Aside from the actual wedding day, he was wonderful to talk to leading up to the ceremony. We live in Florida so we spoke with him via FaceTime and it felt like we had known him for years. His insight, advice, and confidence in us as a couple was really valuable and appreciated. Adam and I give him our highest recommendation for anyone in need of an officiant. Thanks, Father J!

of Catholicism truly resonated with both myself and Pete. He is open, warm, educated, enlightened, passionate, professional and accommodating. Whether scheduling phone calls with us based on time zone restrictions, sending emails that addressed our questions and seeking to understand us as a couple, Father Jason proved himself to be the perfect celebrant for our ceremony. He understood our priorities and adapted those to his sermon. Highly recommend Father Jason if you are looking for an inclusive figure that truly embodies the spirit of being a good Catholic.

job with the hand-fasting portion of the ceremony! Thank you Friar Jason for making our day that much more special :)

ceremony, but I got a lot of comments afterwards about how much they loved the homily and the message about love. Father Jason brought a lot of warmth and personality, and I can't thank him enough for giving us the best part of our wedding day.

ersonable and easy to talk to. It was important to our families that we had a Catholic ceremony but we really wanted to get married outside at our venue. Father Jason was able to do this for us and it made the ceremony equally about us as a couple and the Catholic faith. He had us look at our guests twice to really take in the love that was around us. It was amazing and we are thrilled he was part of our day!

son, you will feel that warmth and an undertone of humor. Beyond that warmth, he also is extraordinarily organized as our consultation for the service went so smoothly that we stopped worrying immediately. I’d give him ten out of ten stars if possible. Father Jason is highly recommended.

ceremony format because my grandmother was ill. Not only was Fr. Jason extremely accommodating and willing to reschedule, he also told me during our meeting that he and his congregation had prayed for my grandmother's health. This meant the world to me, to know that my wedding officiant truly had my family's best interests at heart! During the day of the wedding, he was timely and eloquent, and he provided a little comic relief at all the right moments. We asked for a handfasting ceremony in addition to the abbreviated Catholic ceremony, which he practiced for us and delivered beautifully! Everything was absolutely perfect and we are so grateful to have had Fr. Jason officiate our wedding.

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have him to thank for making our wedding an effortless and wonderful event. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Father Jason!

ask for and more! Our guests laughed, cried and treasured all the moments of our ceremony. After, we received numerous emails about Father Jason and where they could attend mass. He was a huge hit with our guests and our families. To have almost 200 people witness a ceremony and feel intimate is no small task and he did it. You felt the emotion as he included everyone and made the ceremony what it should be- togetherness. We are thrilled we found Father Jason.

ommodate both of our needs and was helpful through each step from martial counseling, availability for questions, wedding rehearsal and day of wedding. During counseling, Father Jason helped us by initiating various conversations and allowing us to work through various scenarios. He did not pressure or try to persuade one side or the other that something was right or wrong but observed, listened and guided us accordingly. Leading up to our big day, Father Jason was easily reachable by email when we had questions about readings, songs, day of logistics, etc. On the day of our wedding, Father Jason arrived early and our ceremony went without a hitch. The ceremony was beautiful, his homily was personable and the experience was oriented towards our love and our families. After our wedding, everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and Father Jason! We highly recommend Father Jason!

e present as you begin your marriage. We cannot say enough about him and plan to visit him in Centreville as frequently as we can. THANK YOU, FATHER JASON! Background: My husband and I were both raised Catholic on Long Island- he was married once before and did not have an annulment, and neither of us ever became part of a local congregation (officially or otherwise). Additionally, we both wanted to hold our ceremony outdoors, while maintaining the tradition of a Catholic ceremony. The task of finding a religious officiant seemed slightly daunting, but after a few days of searching using various key words, we found Fr. Jason. Initial Communications: From the first communication, we wanted Fr. Jason to officiate our wedding. He was quick to respond to e-mails, and when we decided to meet him, he asked us to come after mass at St. Anthony’s. We decided to attend to get a feel for his style, and have never been part of a warmer, more personal service. A few of his future couples were in the audience – he remembered their wedding dates, names, and even cited the readings they chose. Our introductory meeting after the mass felt like meeting of old friends- his sense of humor meshed easily with ours and we were immediately comfortable. The process to confirm the date was simple with a donation to the church, and we were relieved he was available. Preparation/Rehearsal: Fr. Jason provides a very simple outline of the traditional Catholic ceremony, and allows each couple to select readings and a unity ceremony that speak to them. When we sent him our readings he provided great feedback, as well as tips/tricks for executing the unity candle ceremony outdoors. He does not attend the rehearsal when there’s no mass, which was no problem for us. We had a prep call the week of the wedding, where he walked us through each and every detail, more so than any other rehearsal. Wedding Ceremony: Fr. Jason arrived to the ceremony site an hour early and worked directly with our wedding coordinator to confirm the details, timing, placement, etc., all of which aligned directly to our previous discussion. Fr. Jason made it so that my husband and I didn’t have to think about anything but the moment and each other. For each part of the ceremony, he told us exactly what to do and how to do it. His homily and blessing were funny, sweet, and poignant. Our absolute favorite part was when he paused and encouraged us to look out at our family and friends smiling back at us. It allowed us to truly absorb the moment and for me, see everyone for the first time, since my laser focus all the way up the aisle was on my groom. Post Wedding: After a sweet moment with just my husband and I just after the ceremony, Fr. Jason took a selfie with us and confirmed his plan to send out the signed marriage license (which he did the following day). So many guests asked if he was our parish priest, and how long we knew him. Every guest felt that the mass was simply “us,” which is all we could’ve hoped for.

! Thank you, Father Jason for making my wedding day a beautiful and memorable one!

al" relationship, Fr. Jason did so beautifully. He made our ceremony personal, even though he did not know us personally. I highly recommend Fr. Jason if you want to have a Catholic ceremony but aren't having a traditionally Catholic wedding.

mony bestows. Ours was an intimate celebration for a mature, divorced couple seeking to bless their union within the norms of Catholic tradition. Father Jason guided us in structuring an event suitable for the ten witnesses we selected. Our invitees included members of the Buddhist tradition, the Jewish faith, and those whose attendance at a house of worship was less than occasional. Father Lody ensured our readings and vows were tailored and unique to our shared experiences, the sequence of events embraced the intimate chapel surroundings, and that he, as celebrant, remained flexible and fully committed to ensuring our union was a blessing for all involved. We attribute our memorable, stress free, and consecrated event to the sprit filled, joyful, and practical insights of Father Jason Lody. We highly recommend Father Lody to any couple seeking a contemporary and traditional Catholic wedding officiate as well as those seeking to merely bestow blessings upon their union.

us background we both grew up with. Father Jason to the rescue! Our initial meeting with him went much longer than expected as he explained his practice to us and we felt it was a really great fit. Unfortunately we did not get a chance to do the pre-marital counseling, but even without it many people asked us afterwards how long we had known Father Jason. They could not believe that we had only met with him twice! He puts everyone at ease and is extremely accommodating. Everything was perfectly timed and was formal enough to satisfy traditionalists (like my mother) while still having a touch of fun. Matt and I had my aunt do a reading, wrote our own vows, and did a knot-tying in lieu of a unity candle or sand. Father Jason rolled with whatever we decided and got in on the jokes when appropriate (like our ringbearer forgetting to take back the football and baseball our rings were tied to). Overall, a wonderful experience for both us and our guests. Highly recommend!

as well. It was a beautiful day, and many of my guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was, thanks to Father Lody. You won't find a more thoughtful and kind pastor. He was a wonderful and integral part of our wedding.

tal counseling session. He had both me and my husband fill out a pre-marital questionnaire before coming in to meet him and we talked to him for over an hour like he had known us for years! The ceremony was beautiful. He kept it the exact length we wanted, incorporated the exact prayers we wanted, and coordinated with the rest of our vendors before the ceremony to make sure everything went smoothly. He had all of guests crying tears of joy at certain parts and laughing at others. People even came up to us immediately following the ceremony to say how beautiful it was. We highly recommend Father Jason!!

miliar with Filipino wedding traditions and was very helpful throughout the planning processes. We met through FaceTime and we instantly felt comfortable working with him. He drove far (twice!) for the rehearsal and for the wedding day. He coordinated our rehearsal and was very accommodating. The wedding ceremony was just perfect! The sermon was beautiful and was tailored to us and the setting. Everybody, including our families who are strict Catholic and our guests who are not Catholic, enjoyed the ceremony and was still raving about him after the wedding. Thank you Father Jason for making our dream wedding come to life...it was very memorable. We definitely recommend Father Jason Lody!

ways very responsive whenever we emailed him with questions or guidance on what readings to choose. All our guests kept complimenting us on what a wonderful job Father Jason did. Our wedding was a beautiful day and made even more special by having him join us in marriage!

do a ceremony outside of the Church. As you can imagine that is almost no one… Cue Father Jason! We meet with Fr. Jason and conversed several times via phone and email. Fr. Jason was always prompt in responding and answering questions. The ceremony was perfectly handled, his presentation was polished and timed perfectly. For those that want a religious feel to the wedding without the usual politics of church requirements Fr. Jason should be you go to. He is professional, respectful, and attuned to the traditional aspects of religious ceremonies. We highly recommend Fr. Jason whole heartedly for your wedding, you will not be disappointed!!

allow us to have a Catholic ceremony outside of the church as my venue was at a historic manor house with a beautiful outside ceremony location. Fr. Jason was the answer to our problem, he served as a great "happy medium" between having a religious ceremony without it being overly long, and it did not have to be inside of a church. We met with him once before the wedding at his church one evening after work. He was very pleasant and open to discussing anything and everything with us regarding our religious views and our idea of the ceremony. You are able to decide how many readings you want to do (if any), if you would like a unity candle/sand etc or not, and he tells you from the beginning that the ceremony will be between 20-25min which is a perfect length in my opinion. Throughout the process he was responsive and easily communicated via email. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I wish he attended the wedding rehearsal. He lets you know that his standard practice is to not attend the rehearsal because he views it as something for the coordinator/wedding party. Being a planner/ type A like myself, it bothered me that he was not at the rehearsal just to quickly run through the vows and order of events. However, he showed up as promised right on time for the wedding and did a wonderful job! The only snafu is that my father and I assumed he would ask the standard "who gives this bride in marriage" once we got to the altar, so that my father could say her mother and I. That did not happen, and my father was awkwardly lingering for a bit before he took his seat. This was really no big deal, its just that it could have been easily worked out had he been there for the rehearsal. Just one of the very small details that you do not think about until the day of! Overall he really did a wonderful job and we were happy with his homily/wording on the day of. The ceremony was to the point and a perfect length of time. I would highly recommend him, especially to someone of a Catholic faith who's spouse may not be!! Thank you!

be like. It was the perfect balance of traditional and progressive. We didn't have a chance to attend pre-marriage counseling with Fr. Jason, as our timeline for the wedding and schedules were quite packed, but I have no doubt that his pre-marital counseling sessions would be just as wonderful and helpful as he was.

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