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Dale Desmarais

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(25)best-of-weddings

Springfield, MA

About This Vendor

Fun & Energetic Western Mass JP

Thank you for considering me to be a part of your special day. I believe in the “Your Day, Your Way” philosophy and offer customized weddings - traditional, contemporary, religious, or non-religious - personally designed for you. Weddings are as unique and special as you are and your ceremony should reflect this.

Details

Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Interfaith, Spiritual
Wedding Activities
Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2019 Best of Weddings Winner

Dale Desmarais Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Karisha & Wilson P
I found Dale through The Knot and based on the all of the great reviews, I immediately contacted him to hire. I didn’t officially meet Dale until our rehearsal the day before our wedding, but he did not disappoint one bit! He is super friendly...
and has a sense of humor which is what we like. Dale spoke loudly and clearly throughout the whole ceremony and was one of the best and easiest vendors I worked with!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
Karisha, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I really appreciate getting to work with fun and easy going couples like you and Wilson. Best wishes on your happily ever after!
Reviewed On 10/15/2020 by Sara M
If you’re looking for an outgoing, smooth talking JOP, Dale is the best guy for the job! He had blended in so well with my husbands and my personality it felt like we’ve known him for years. Thank you for being there for us on our big day and k...
eeping the energy! We appreciate you so much, Sara & Greg Piechowicz
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2020
Sara, you are Greg were just so chill and easy to work with. I feel so blessed to have been able to work with you both! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback and all the best for many happy years of marriage in your futur...
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Reviewed On 11/27/2019 by Madison M
Since our wedding was such short notice, we met Dale for the first time at our wedding rehearsal. From the moment we shook hands, it felt like we had known him for years. Prior to the rehearsal, he provides samples ceremonies, so you can cate...
r yours to capture what you wish. He's available to answer any questions and he is very quick to respond. In addition to his professionalism, Dale has the most comforting and warm presence. He instantly makes you feel confident about the whole process, and has a lovely sense of humor. Because of this, you have the ability to focus more on your vows than any nerves. If you are hunting for a JP, look no further. Dale is your man! Thank you so much, Dale, for being part of our wedding day and making our ceremony most memorable!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2019
Madison, I so appreciate your kind words and positive feedback. It was truly an honor to work with you and Chris and your cheerful smile made every minute of working with you a joy! Here's to your happily ever after!
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Josh L
I had to find someone to perform my wedding on fairly short notice (less than 2 weeks). I contacted Dale after reading some good reviews online, and explained my situation. He was very friendly, and enthusiastic, and didn't have any issues with...
the short time frame. On the day of the wedding, which was a simple back yard ceremony, he showed up in plenty of time, made sure my future wife and I were comfortable with how things were going to go that afternoon, and even offered to help with setting up some last minute details. It felt more like a friend was there, rather than someone I had just met. He definitely enjoys what he does, and you can tell.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Josh. Great couples like you and your wife Audree make my job awesome!
Reviewed On 7/01/2019 by Katie B
I cannot speak highly enough about Dale! My husband and I are so happy we chose him for our June 2019 wedding at Valley View Farm. Dale was professional, organized, and very personable! It put me at ease knowing that Dale was there on our speci...
al day. He has an amazing voice and really makes everyone feel welcome! He also has a lot of great suggestions and ideas. I highly recommend Dale Desmarais!
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
So happy that I was able to be a part of your big day Katie. Your group was an absolute BLAST to work with! I also want to recognize your extremely generous gratuity...... and on top of it all, thank you so much for taking the time to write thi...
s review. Your feedback means the world to me!
Reviewed On 5/15/2019 by Liz L
My husband and I spoke with a few officiants before deciding to go with Dale Desmarais. We met Dale at a local coffee shop, and he brought along a couple of things to help familiarize us with the process -- examples of the scripts for the weddi...
ng, suggestions for the unity ceremony taking our backgrounds into account (he had done his research!), timelines for handling the paperwork -- so he was super prepared. His organizational capability and the way he takes the job seriously put me at ease, but what really won us over was his charm. Dale is very upbeat -- he guided us through the meeting with confidence, but he read us well enough to know we could all have a little fun. Dale was very encouraging during the process of defining our ceremony script, which can be bizarrely very nerve-wracking. He provided suggestions for the general flow of the ceremony, and weighed in appropriately when we had any questions. He was always very timely in his responses, and he was always happy to check in over the phone. During the rehearsal and the wedding itself, Dale was absolutely great. My husband and I had prepared for the rehearsal as much as we could -- deciding things like where people would stand and how they would process; and Dale was right on top of covering things we hadn't thought of -- e.g., how the Best Man was to give him our rings,, how our hand fasting ceremony would go exactly. He gave us a lot of confidence for the day of the wedding. During the wedding, Dale did a brilliant job of grounding us, encouraging us, and keeping the ceremony moving. The event being so emotional for my husband and me, it was extremely helpful to have him tell us, after each major part, "Good job. You're doing great. Excellent." He never stumbled, and everything went off without a hitch, including the paperwork afterwards. Dale is a fantastic JP, and if you get married in the area, we hope you get to have the pleasure of working with him!
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I appreciate the feedback.
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by michael s
Dale was amazing, what ever we asked he was there to accommodate. He was on our same level of geekness which transformed our ceremony into all the things we loved, from harry potter to star wars.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much Michael.
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Becci E
Dale was lively and supportive during our most important day. He gave us the option of using any of his ceremony guidelines or coming up with our own. He "herded the cats" of the bridal party during our rehearsal with the practiced art of exper...
ience. He stood calmly next to my husband-to-be and radiated peace and balance while I walked down the aisle. Dale gave an immeasurable amount of structure and grace to our ceremony and day, and we couldn't be more thankful.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Becci, you and your whole group ROCK!
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Mario U
Dale did a fantastic job, has a great attitude and personality, he made the ceremony feel special. Not to mention we forgot to tell him we were doing a sand ceremony and he was able to freestyle it in without a problem.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thanks so much Mario.
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Dan B
Dale won't just make your wedding day special, he'll make ANY day you have a chance to meet with him special. He's a professional with an infectious personality and he puts a lot of heart into his work. He's a fun and funny guy that understands...
the process and knows how to make you feel comfortable the entire way through planning until the wedding day. We're so happy we decided to have Dale be our JP. I'd recommend him to anybody.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thanks so much Dan.
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Kimberly B
Dale is amazing and honestly, that word doesn't suffice. He is wonderful, magnificent, superb. Or maybe just all of the above! First of all Dale was a literal last minute replacement for our original JP due to an emergency. He came highly re...
commended by my co-workers and luckily was available. We couldn't have asked for a more friendly, professional, charismatic, knowledgeable, and just all around fun and energetic person to officiate our ceremony and be part of our day. He helped with everything from rehearsal and all the expected requirements of a Justice of the Peace, but also went above and beyond in so many ways, from coordinating with our photographer, to helping the groom and groomsmen with their boutonnieres! Dale did it all and with such a positive energy that I couldn't imagine anyone else marrying us. Thank you Dale!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Gennie B
Dale was absolutely the greatest choice I could have made for our wedding!! I love his humor which is what sold me in the first place. He was flexible with the added readings for our wedding and just overall was everything we hoped! When it co...
mes to your wedding I dont think it’s worth risking going with anything less than the best, so DALE IT IS!
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Chelaine A
From the very first second we met Dale we knew immediately he was the right man for the job. His fun outgoing personality along with being so down to earth and kind was a no brainer. Not only did we book him the day we met him he actually led ...
us to our perfect venue! He was personable and so much fun to work with. We are honored we got to have Dale officiate our special day. Sometimes choosing people for your wedding day takes time to weed out the right fit with him it was an instant choice without hesitation. He made our ceremony so special and exciting. If you’re looking for a stand up guy who is fun punctual and outgoing he’s absolutely the go to! Thank you Dale!!! The Bouchers
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Mike G
Absolutely fantastic! As a groom, things can get a little bit crazy last minute with all of the wedding jitters, but Dale was THE BEST! He kept me relaxed through the wedding processional when I was starting to get anxious, and I actually had f...
un while waiting for my bride! Easy to talk with, connected with us instantly, and kept us calm throughout the entire process. Could not have had a better time, and all of our guests complimented us on how great Dale was! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Jessica M
Dale was dependable, easy to work with, and has a good personality to officiate.
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Lisa M
Dale is an AMAZING JP. He is fun, he is professional and really knows what he is doing. He makes the bride and the groom extremely comfortable with how the ceremony is going to go. If we had any questions or concerns he was always a phone call,...
or email away. ALWAYS responded within a good amount of time. Dale can fit in with any type of family. Our families are loud and crazy and he fit RIGHT in! hahahaha I would recommend Dale to anyone! There is not enough positive things I can say about this man. He deserves all 5 stars plus more. We HIGHLY recommend JP DALE!!! <3
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Jessica K
Hiring Dale for our wedding was the best decision we could have made! Our friends and family repeatedly told us that our ceremony was the best they had ever attended! We told Dale from the beginning that we wanted our ceremony to be a bit light...
-hearted and fun, and we would appreciate if he helped take some of the "spotlight" off of us. He made us feel so comfortable standing up there in front of all of guests. He has a fantastic enthusiasm and big voice that really got everyone excited and joyous. Since our wedding, friends of ours have asked for his information so that he could officiate their wedding someday as well. Thank you Dale for making our day perfect!
Reviewed On 10/20/2018 by Erin N
Great working with Dale. His communication and service were excellent and professional.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Jamie P
Dale was probably the best JOP we could have asked for ok our wedding day. He is super professional and energetic, and his enthusiasm and demeanor made our ceremony so special. It was also incredibly helpful that he ran our ceremony rehearsal f...
or us, and directed everyone on exactly what to do on the wedding day. Highly recommend Dale to anyone getting married!!
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Caroline S
Dale was exactly the person we wanted representing us on our big day. He was delightful, charming, sharply dressed, spoke with perfect cadence and emotion, and was clear for everyone to hear. We highly recommend Dale.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Jennifer S
Dale was the officiant for our wedding on September 29th, 2018. Dale was absolutely amazing from the very beginning. The minute we met Dale we knew he was the JP we wanted at our wedding. During the planning process, Dale was extremely professi...
onal and organized. He explained exactly what to expect and helped walk us through everything. He sent us four samples of different types of ceremonies that were extremely helpful and easy to edit. At our rehearsal and wedding, Dale had everyone laughing. So many people came up to us and asked where we found him, because he was so awesome! Dale helped keep the atmosphere light during the ceremony so that when my now husband messed up his vows and when I put the ring on the wrong finger (oops), we weren't embarrassed in the least bit but were able to laugh it off with our guests. I was extremely nervous since I don't like being the center of attention at all, and Dale helped ease my worries and made me feel more comfortable. My husband and I would recommend Dale to any future couple for their special day!
Reviewed On 9/18/2018 by Christina L
Upon meeting Dale, we immediately felt at ease. He was super easy to work with and his personality lit up the room. He kept everyone on task but was also quick with a joke during the rehearsal. We really enjoyed working with Dale and would ab...
solutely recommend him to people in the future looking for a Justice of the Peace.
Reviewed On 12/16/2016 by casandra m
When my husband and I decided that a traditional, church wedding wasn't for us.. we thought that a great idea would be to have a family member act as our JP. When that particular family member declined... we figured we'd just go with our venues...
prefered vendor list. We found Dale, who came highly recommended from the Catering manager (whom he married) as well as our photographer. We asked Dale to do a run through during our rehearsal (he does ask for an additional fee for this service, of course). We met Dale that night, we'd corresponded over emails, and immediately felt at ease. He took charge of our crazy wedding party and was able to make us laugh at the same time. He was very informative for those who had not been in weddings previously and shared useful tips like.. girls put your flowers here.. guys position your hands like this. Dale had sent us templated wedding ceremonies but assured us that we could customize in any way we wanted. My groom and I put together a ceremony that we thought was very fitting.. and Dale made sure all of the necessary components were inserted. Dale was absolutely great to work with. We would recommend to anyone of our friends or family. Thanks, Dale Casi + Chris Benoit
Reviewed On 8/21/2016 by Kelsey R
Dale's personality is perfect for performing a wedding ceremony! We wanted a fun, happy, light hearted ceremony because a marriage is supposed to be full of love, happiness, and joy! Dale is perfect for making the ceremony lively, enjoyable, ...
fun, romantic, special, emotional, and all the things it is supposed to be. I work in the wedding industry, so I have seen so many wedding officiants, and I knew I wanted Dale to perform ours for all of above reasons. He was so easy to work with during the planning stages, and offered great suggestions on making our ceremony more personal and unique to us. Thank you Dale, for making the most important part of our wedding day so perfect!
Reviewed On 7/12/2016 by Lauren S
We LOVED Dale! He has such a great personality and did an amazing job with our ceremony. We highly recommend him!

Contact Info for Dale Desmarais

PO Box 359, Hampden, MA | Springfield, MA
(413) 315-1778

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