Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies
About This Vendor
Winner of MN Bride's "Best Of" Officiant 4 Times!
Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies is a wedding officiant company that splits its time between the Twin Cities and Boise, ID areas. Duo Dawn and Ralph will ask you all the right questions to create your perfect ceremony. Attention to detail is crucial while preparing for your big day. With over 30 years of experience, this company will ensure your wedding is seamless and beautifully personalized. Before finding their passion for wedding officiating, Dawn proudly served as Director of Events for Bon Appetit Management Company, overseeing the distinguished Carlson Towers’ Rotunda in Minnetonka, MN. She now spreads love to weddings and vow renewals as Flutterby’s Chief Social Butterfly and Wedding Consultant. Ralph is the Chief Wedding Officiant committed to customizing your wedding to suit you perfectly. This dynamic duo prides themselves on building a trusting relationship with you and your partner before your special day. This company offers packages ranging from a simple ceremony to full service. Dawn and Ralph will share great ceremony ideas, including information about obtaining your marriage license. They will ensure it is completed accurately and send it in for you. New for 2023, they will offer pre-marital counseling to help you get your marriage off to a good start. You will also receive a considerable discount on your marriage license from the county. Dawn and Ralph will learn your preferences for your ceremony, from length to any spiritual or religious aspects you wish to include, and they will create a unique ceremony script for you to look through to ensure it is just right. Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies will manage your ceremony rehearsal and can also offer helpful advice to ensure your photographs turn out perfectly. Dawn and Ralph will arrive an hour early to your wedding to oversee your ceremony preparation and guarantee the perfect day for you and your partner.
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Business Attributes
Pacific Islander-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Interfaith, Jewish, Secular, Spiritual
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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From start to finish, Ralph & Dawn have been a dream to work with.
We booked them around a year out from our wedding - I am so glad I did. Ralph & Dawn felt like we had known them for years. They reassured us that we were going to be taken ca...
re of - they delivered! Our ceremony, really our whole DAY, had an element of extra organization (Dawn & Ralph double and triple checked out ceremony details) and beautifully conveyed our love for each other. I couldn't have imagined our ceremony going any more perfectly.
Ralph also was so calm, happy, and made sure we felt good at our rehearsal dinner, during rehearsal, and during the ceremony with his comforting smile and caring eyes. Dawn is also A HOOT. We had an absolute blast getting to know Ralph and Dawn - of course with MANY laughs!
Thank you again for blessing us with such a perfect ceremony and day. We couldn't have done it with out you - actually.
BOOK THEM. You won't regret it! Ralph & Dawn will be the best part of your day to remember for forever.
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2022
This is now out TOP review! WOW. Thank you for this thoughtful, well-written review. It made us blush. The feelings are mutual for the two of you. Both Ralph and I said that we are bummed that the planning with you two is over...working with y...
ou was fun. Thanks again for your trust, kindness and helping us to continue loving our jobs! All the best, always.
Dawn is the BEST at her job. She was amazing to work with and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. She did an incredible job making our ceremony special and significant to us. She let us choose how long/short our ceremony was,...
gave us great resources for picking out readings, etc. We truly can’t say enough good things about her.
Dawn was so incredibly helpful in making our ceremony go smoothly and was such a no-stress vendor to work with! She asked all the right questions and knew all the answers to ours! We highly recommend Dawn and Flutterby Celebrations!
Dawn and Ralph are both truly amazing individuals to work with and tailored our vows specifically for us and impressed everyone at our wedding with their humor and genuine charm. We’re incredibly happy!
Dawn and Ralph helped make the planning process and our wedding day so incredibly special! They took the time to really get to know us so that the whole day was a perfect reflection of who we are as a couple! I cannot recommend both of them eno...
ugh!❤️
We cannot say enough good things about Flutterby and Ralph and Dawn! From the moment we had our first meeting with Ralph, we knew we wanted him to be the one to marry us. He has such a calming, gentle presence and we felt so at ease talking wit...
h him. A little over a month out, we met with both Ralph and his wife, Dawn. Dawn put together the most beautiful ceremony for us which was amazing as we had not given them much to go off of since we weren’t sure what we wanted either! My husband was choked up just hearing Ralph and Dawn read it aloud at our meeting. In the week leading up, Dawn triple confirmed details with us and gave us suggestions for logistical things as well. Ralph was great at the rehearsal and then the day of, he once again made us feel very calm. The ceremony went off without a hitch and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house! I cannot tell you how many of our friends and family complimented us on Ralph’s officiating! They all assumed he was a family friend by the way he seemed to know and connect with us. Overall, we could not have asked for better people to work with, and we will always look back on our ceremony with fondness because of Flutterby. Thank you, Ralph and Dawn!
If you are looking for an officiant who is professional, thoughtful, creative and likes to laugh look no further than Dawn and Ralph from Flutterby Celebrations. Ralph was our officiant, but we worked with both him and Dawn to build a ceremony ...
that was loving, personal, and a lot of fun! They were nothing short of professional walking us through everything that needed get done (legally), but also offering suggestions for the best ceremony based on their years of experience. I'd recommend them to anyone!
We had the pleasure of having Dawn officiate our wedding. She chatted with our families before rehearsal, was super efficient and got everyone with the program quickly and was super fun to work with. We wanted a fun but meaningful ceremony, com...
plete with a unity shot of tequila and Dawn delivered! She researched the best way to incorporate it into the ceremony and gave great suggestions to make the moment that much more memorable. Everyone asked us if we had a friend officiate because the ceremony Dawn put together sounded like she's known us for years. We wholeheartedly recommend Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies! Thank you Dawn!
I would highly recommend Flutterby Celebrations for their wedding services. Dawn was very positive, helpful, organized, friendly and great with communication when it came to helping us plan our ceremony. We are very grateful to her.
My partner and I hired Ralph to officiate our wedding after seeing him marry two other sets of our friends over the last few years. We're so glad that we did! He is professional, personable, and has an incredible way with words and his delivery...
as an officiant. Planning the ceremony and working on the script with him and his wife Dawn was fun and felt very natural, almost like reconnecting with close friends that you haven't seen in a long time. We were completely satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend them!
Rave review ahead! I am fortunate to have known Dawn and Ralph since I was a little girl. Dawn was involved with both my sister's weddings, and I knew my husband and I had to hire Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies for our wedding. We worked d...
irectly with Dawn the entire time as we knew Ralph was marrying another couple the day of our wedding. (My review focuses on Dawn, but you'd be in great hands with Ralph as well!) Dawn was so professional to work with from day one. She was very timely, organized, and wanted to personalize our ceremony to our exact needs. We met with Dawn to review the ceremony plan she created with the information she had us provide in advance. My husband and I cried (happy tears!) a few times during our meeting because of how beautiful our ceremony plan and timing were coming together. My husband had never met Dawn, and he was SO impressed with how prepared she was for our meeting. Dawn was exceptional with communicating when she needed additional information and was able to quickly send us revised copies of our plan. For our rehearsal, Dawn was able to make everyone involved with the wedding feel comfortable, provide helpful tips for the wedding day, and be mindful of everyone's time. I didn't have a single worry about signing our marriage license or our wedding ceremony because Dawn has such a keen eye for details and communicated well with our musicians and venue. I've been a part of many weddings, and I honestly feel like our ceremony was *perfect*. My husband and I wanted a sweet, romantic, and fun ceremony and that is exactly what we had. Dawn and Ralph are incredibly dedicated to their craft and it does not go unnoticed. My husband and I are thankful to them for helping make our wedding day so special!
Dawn was absolutely wonderful to work with! I was originally nervous to have an officiant that I had never met before, but from our first Zoom meeting she made us feel at ease and so excited! She is professional, flexible, and warm. On the day ...
of our wedding, my husband’s father was ill and wasn’t able to be there. Dawn was flexible and acknowledged and honored him even though he couldn’t be there in person. It was so touching and personal. She even followed up after our wedding weekend to ask how he was doing. Overall the process of working with her was so easy. I would definitely recommend Dawn and Ralph to anyone looking for an officiant!
Dawn and Ralph were an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. They are such a fun and down-to-earth duo, which made it extremely easy to feel comfortable having them officiate our ceremony. Ralph had a great time getting our families...
involved which totally fit the vibe of our wedding. We loved our whole experience with Flutterby Celebrations and would highly recommend them to anyone in the future.
We are grateful to have had Dawn and Ralph as our celebrants. They were professional at every point. Not only did they bring great ideas to the table when it came to writing our ceremony script, but we were given free reign to bring in our own ...
ideas. By the end of our face-to-face script planning meeting, we felt that they were much more than just a vendor that we had hired; they felt like family. The best part is we truly felt like they were just as invested as we were in designing our ceremony to be everything we wanted it to be. Dawn was prompt in answering any questions we had and in making requested revisions to our ceremony script. On our wedding day, Ralph flawlessly conducted the ceremony and was a calming and reassuring presence while we waited for the ceremony to begin. We wholeheartedly recommend Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies! Thank you so much Dawn and Ralph!
Many thanks to our celebrant Dawn, and Ralph her partner, for helping our wedding day go so smoothly and happily. Dawn is very professional and communicated with us clearly via Zoom and email up to the day. She has a genuine, warm demeanour, an...
d encouraged us assertively to make the day our own. The service itself was a balance of lighthearted and heartfelt, due significantly to her presence. I would not hesitate to recommend them!
Dawn and Barb were wonderful to work with. They wrote us a beautiful ceremony and we’re fantastic to work with the day of! Thank you for making our special day!
Dawn was wonderful to work with! She prepared a wonderful ceremony for us based on the conversations we had, which felt very personalized and unique to us. She was also highly organized, which helped us feel at ease on the wedding day to make s...
ure that everything was ready to go!
I would highly recommend Flutterby Celebrations for their wedding services. Dawn and Ralph were very helpful, organized, friendly and great with communication when it came to helping us plan our ceremony. Even though we had a micro-wedding, Da...
wn and Ralph made us feel like we were just as important as other couples having a traditional wedding; any requests we had inquired about were fulfilled, as they helped us execute our special day the way we had always envisioned. Also, even though Dawn had another wedding to attend to around the time we had our ceremony, she swung by our venue and caught the tail end of our wedding just to say 'hi' and see how everything went; truly a kind gesture and a testament to how much they care about their wedding clients!
They went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations-- we definitely couldn't have had our dream ceremony without them! Thanks again for everything, Dawn and Ralph!!
Dawn was such an amazing vendor to work with. The whole process was made very easy and she is extremely thorough and organized. She knows exactly how to make a perfect, customized ceremony for each couple. She gave us so many ideas on things th...
at we had never even thought of that made our day so much more special, and made sure we didn't miss any important details along the way. She did great at getting everyone prepared during our rehearsal and played a big role in making sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. We would highly recommend her and her husband to anyone looking for an officiant.. you won't regret it one bit!!
Words alone cannot express our gratitude towards Ralph and Dawn. You two were the highlight of our Minne Wedding experience. Your expertise, professionalism, and warmth made our wedding day extra special! Your attention to detail and mindfulnes...
s made our vows stress free. BOOK THEM!!! You won’t regret it.
We loved working with both Ralph and Dawn for officiating and day-of-coordinating! Dawn is very detail oriented and experienced to help ensure a smooth day and Ralph brings an ease and warmth to his ceremonies that made for a perfect wedding ce...
remony. Absolutely would recommend them both to anyone.
Dawn and Ralph were SO wonderful!! Dawn drafted a beautiful ceremony that had all the special elements that we wanted, and Ralph (officiated for us) brought the perfect peaceful energy for our day. He also helped our rehearsal run smoothly. I f...
eel like they both really listened and worked with us to make it perfect, and they both have lots of experience, so they can offer great suggestions if you're not sure about things. The process was smooth and easy with them. Thank you, Dawn and Ralph!
Dawn was amazing! I don't generally write reviews, but I have to write one for Dawn as she was the best officiant that we could have hoped for. From the introductory meeting through the ceremony, she was great. She provided us with thoughtful ...
ideas for our ceremony and vows. She was attentive and caring. She made us feel at home on a big and special (and a little scary) day. She went the extra mile (literally) for us. Our families commented on how beautiful the ceremony was and how great Dawn was as our officiant and guide. The best we could have imagined. Thanks so much.
Dawn was such a kind and lovely officiant for our wedding ceremony. We intentionally kept things simple and brief…nonetheless she was gracious and patient while explaining each step of the ceremony and it’s meaning during our zoom call before t...
he wedding. The day of, she gave us a kind smile when we arrived at the altar, and it helped us to calm and focus only on each other and the meaning of the words we were reciting. I truly enjoyed working with her, and would recommend her to anyone.
My husband and I had a truly wonderful experience working with Dawn & Ralph of Flutterby Celebrations! We were one of those couples that didn’t know where to start or what to include in our ceremony, but Dawn made the process so easy and FUN! I...
love that we were able to meet in person (which doesn’t always happen these days) to discuss our ceremony plans. Dawn was so friendly and presented us with so many wonderful ideas for our ceremony. She asked all the right questions and really, truly listened to our wants and our ideas to create the most perfect ceremony plans for us. Unfortunately Dawn wasn’t able to officiate our wedding due to circumstances nobody could’ve predicted, but Ralph saved the day and was able to step in! He was so personable and didn’t miss a beat with any of the last-minute planning or the ceremony itself. Overall our experience with Flutterby was so positive and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding, especially if you’re unsure of what to include or how to structure your ceremony!
Dawn and Ralph were hands down one of the highlights of our wedding day! They made the ceremony so easy and stress free. They took the time to write a personalized ceremony for us and were able to incorporate both religious and personal aspects...
into it like we asked. Dawn and Ralph were incredibly organized and punctual at the rehearsal and ceremony. Many of our guests and family members even commented how much they enjoyed Ralph at the ceremony. This is the best team you could ever have and we were so grateful they were a part of our big day :)
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2022
We enjoyed that day in Wayzata when the four of us sat down together to discuss and create your unique ceremony. You both have so much love for each other. Couples like you are why we love our jobs so much. You two are beautiful together, insi...
de and out. We wish you all of the happiness life has to offer.
Thank you for taking the time out to write this kind review.
To say that Dawn and Ralph were amazing is an understatement! They truly went above and beyond to make our special day that much more special. We couldn't of asked for a better ceremony.
Both Dawn and Ralph were an absolute pleasure to work wi...
th leading up to our wedding day. We had only known Dawn for a short few months but you would of thought we had known her for a lifetime. She made our ceremony intimate and personal. The way she got to know us in such a short time she knew what we really wanted and man did she deliver! We got so many compliments from our guests raving about how great of a job she did. She was able to captivate an audience whilst still keeping all the attention on me and my beautiful bride. It was truly a magical day we will never forget!
We are forever grateful that she came into our lives and we know that she will give you the same attention that she gave to us! If we could give more that 5 stars we would!
James & Taylor
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2022
OH MY GOSH Thank you for this incredible review. I feel the same way. The great thing about your wedding is I know I get to see you again because of our unknown connection that became apparent on your wedding day. Some things are meant to be. T...
hanks again for taking the time out to write this - and for finding Flutterby all of those months ago. You both have been blessed with a beautiful family.
See you soon...shooting for September 24. We are always wishing you the best.
Dawn was fabulous!! Thanks for all that you did for us! Our ceremony was perfect, and we had so many compliments on how lovely our ceremony was! We can't thank you enough!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Kristin, you and Dustin were fun to talk with. I loved our planning session and pronouncing you husband and wife with your kids watching was so special. I will never forget you both...for many reasons. One of them, the loudest I Do ever, and Du...
stin asked me if Jesus was my savior. Loved answering that. Thanks for your trust.
Dawn was our officiant at our wedding and she was absolutely fabulous! She made the process of planning the wedding ceremony super easy. She had excellent ideas. She is very professional. She really tailored an individualized wedding ceremony t...
hat met our needs perfectly!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Carol, you and Dan were so wonderful to work with! We actually had FUN working! Thank you for reminding me how much I love my job. I wish you happiness, prosperity and loads of love.
Ralph was great. No stress. We would highly recommend his services. Thanks for your support and making our day one to remember!! Andrew and Sarah.
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Thank you Andrew! Ralph and I wish you and Sarah the best of everything. You are now a family of 6!! Congratulations!
Dawn was so incredible to work with! Not only did we develop a great relationship with her, but she wrote and executed the most beautiful, personalized ceremony for us. Additionally, Dawn has all the logistics down. After many years in the wedd...
ing industry, Dawn knows exactly how to guide a group through a rehearsal, the answers to any questions, and essentially acts as your "day of coordinator" for the ceremony. We would highly recommend Flutterby to anyone for an incredibly memorable, beautiful, and personal ceremony. Additionally, my husband and I were planning our wedding while working full time and going to grad school. Having a professional to help us with all the details and planning made all the difference and allowed us to let go of all stress related to coming up with the perfect ceremony. As soon as we met Dawn, we knew we had found our officiant and we think that was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2022
This review is exceptional, thank you! Katie, I liked creating your ceremony with you and Trygve. We made a great team. Thank you again for your kind words. I wish the two of you a beautiful life together.
We were scared out of our minds about all the pieces of a wedding ceremony--didn't know where to begin! Dawn and Ralph erased our fears--they are so friendly and also SO ON TOP OF all the wedding components. They made things simple and clear, g...
uiding us in customizing our service so it fit US. For example: Dawn and Ralph honed in on who we are and provided excellent options for us. We had always thought of wedding vows as stilted and formal, not really how we talk... and so not really how we wanted to make such a big promise to each other. Dawn's suggestions fit us perfectly and so we were able to speak from the heart, in words comfortable to us, bringing our authentic selves to the altar as we made the most important promises of our lives. We can't thank Dawn and Ralph enough for everything magical about our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2022
As you may have seen, I chose this as the First Review on my storefront. It is fantastic and really shows that Ralph and I can help couples create a ceremony without the stress of not knowing what to do. We like to make it easy and fun. After ...
all, it is the most important part of the day. Thanks Barbara and Shane!
Ralph and dawn were amazing and personable! They catered everything to our needs without hesitation. They made the ceremony stressfree!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2022
Thank you Andrea! We love our jobs!
We had a phenomenal wedding ceremony with Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies! It is rare to find a vendor with whom you connect on such a personal level, and Dawn was exactly that person for us! From the very first consult to the actual weddin...
g day, working with Dawn was a dream. She met with us virtually several times to guide us through the process of composing our wedding ceremony. After a few conversations, Dawn prepared a rough outline of the ceremony and provided an impressive selection of memorable quotes to include in the final script. As a couple, we can be particular about how things are written, so we had a few different ceremony drafts before reaching the final version. Dawn was so patient and kind throughout this prototyping phase. After finalizing the script, Dawn made sure to continue communicating with us up to the day of the wedding. She even took the initiative to send us a reminder email a few days prior to ensure we relayed ceremonial duties to our family so things would run as smooth as possible. On the day of, Dawn was AMAZING! She had us and our families in tears as she skillfully officiated the wedding while also maintaining this gentle sincerity and reverence. We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful person officiate our wedding ceremony and usher us into this new phase of life. Thank you for all your time, love, and support, Dawn! Our day wouldn't have been the same without you 💞
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2022
What a review, Becca! Thank you so much. I have marked it to be the First one our couples see. This was so nice of you. Thank you for so carefully drafting it to make me sound better than I am! LOL. All the best to you and Peter, always.
Dawn is the best! Together my fiancé and I spent hours making every little decision for our wedding. For the ceremony though, Dawn met with us and constructed the sweetest ceremony that required no changes except adding in the readings we picke...
d. We loved our ceremony and also had multiple guests comment on how well it fit us as a couple. Dawn is very knowledgeable, kind, and professional. She is definitely someone you want on your team for your wedding day. Thanks, Dawn!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2022
Desirae, what a wonderful review, thank you so much. I still see Brady looking so proud at the altar while you walked down the aisle with your mom. It is a loving memory for me. Thanks again.
Dawn listened to everything that we wanted, was extremely professional, prepared, and personal. She was very understanding of our schedules and took time out of a busy part of her life to make sure we felt heard and cared for. On the day of the...
wedding, Dawn went out of her way to continually remind us to breathe (there were lots of happy tears) and there is absolutely no one else we would have rather been our Officiant. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2022
Alyssa, Thank you so much for this great note. I really appreciate it. More than 5 stars??! WOW! Part of why I love my job so much is because of couples like you. Thanks again.
Dawn is amazing and wonderful! Dawn took the time to get to know us and wrote us the perfect ceremony. I am spiritual and my husband is religious. Dawn was able to blend these seamlessly into the ceremony she wrote for us. She gave us many ...
ideas that we would not have thought of on our own. Her experience and confidence helped guide us through a perfect ceremony. Exactly as we wanted it to be. We are so grateful to have had her as our officiant and appreciative of all she did to make our day special.
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2022
Carol, I am overjoyed that you found each other. I hope your wedding bliss lasts for years to come. I hope your mom is well, say hi to Dean and I hope you get to see the 3-P's often! Sending love.
We worked with both Dawn and Ralph during our ceremony process through Minne Weddings. Dawn was so wonderful on our Zoom consult and made me and my partner feel comfortable and even more excited for our wedding day. Ralph was our officiant and ...
he did an AMAZING job. You can tell he loves what he does and really cares for the couples and families he works with. Everyone kept commenting to us how touching the ceremony was and that Ralph talked about our relationship like he had know us all for years. We cannot recommend Ralph and Dawn enough!
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2022
Jenny! Thank you. This is such a nice review. We really appreciate you taking the time so quickly after your wedding day to write this. We were honored to pronounce you married - what a joyful job we have! We are sending you loads of best wishe...
s. Thanks again. R+D
Dawn and Ralph of Flutterby were amazing to work with. Dawn wrote a beautiful ceremony that really captured who we are and who we hope to become as a couple. The process was collaborative, with Dawn pulling in her vast experience and us contr...
ibuting things that we valued and wanted to include.
Ralph served as our officient. Everyone was so impressed with Ralph and the ceremony! They assumed that Ralph had known us for years based upon on the content of the ceremony. Ralph delivered it with so much humor and heart - it was perfect!
Overall, the experience working with Flutterby and the rates were well worth the final product.
Response from the Vendor on 04/27/2022
I just marked this as the First Review on our storefront. It is so great. You know we love you both, even before the review. ha ha. We will never forget our great appointment at Good Day Cafe where we were crying, rolling our eyes and laughing...
. It was great. May you both prosper in love and life. Thank you for being our grooms.
Dawn is amazing and she helped us with everything. She helped us finalize the details for our wedding and was great through the whole process
Response from the Vendor on 03/17/2022
You had such a beautiful wedding at The Machine Shop! I really enjoyed getting to know both of you and our conversations about dogs! Congratulations and enjoy a happy, healthy life together!
Dawn was amazing to work with! She came very highly recommended and still managed to exceed our expectations. Dawn was able to write a very personalized ceremony for us. It felt like it was written by someone who had known us for years. She was...
able to keep our ceremony short and sweet as we had requested without feeling like we were missing anything. We got so many compliments from our guests on how wonderful our ceremony was.
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
This is such a nice review. I enjoyed getting to know both of you, and experiencing the love between you. The ceremony was so nice to deliver - I loved it and everyone was smiling away in the audience! Thanks for the great memory. All the best ...
to both of you.
Dawn in absolutely fantastic!! She made writing and creating our wedding ceremony a breeze. We didn't know the first thing about writing a ceremony and Dawn wrote such a beautiful and meaningful script that was just perfect! We were both a litt...
le nervous about all of the attention on us at the ceremony but Dawn made us feel so calm and took all the nerves away! I also learned that Dawn is a fellow NIU grad which made it even more fun!! I would strongly recommend Flutterby Celebrations and Ceremonies for your wedding- they were beyond wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2022
Nikki and Bobby, I so appreciate this review. Thank you for trusting me with the most important and fun day of your lives so far! Pinewood was incredible. Everything seemed to go without incident. Your families were GREAT too. Thanks again and...
I am sending you all the best, always.
As being an Operations Manager in Events for many years I have had the honor of working with Dawn and Ralph for quite a while. We absolutely love when we get to work with each other because for me not only is Dawn so much fun, she is also the m...
ost professional, attention to detail and keeps you on task kind of gal! She makes your day so much easier by taking care of things you might not even think of.
With all of this I of course asked her to be our officiant. We had a very hard time with Covid restrictions last year and was not able to have the big party with all our guests but we were still able to have an intimate ceremony which Dawn customized specifically for us and it was amazing!
My wife and I decided to have our big party this year and of course we had to have Dawn again. She gave us the idea for our initial ceremony last year to do a "Scotch Box" which is where we put a bottle of our favorite Scotch and wine and lock it into box along with letters we wrote to each other. The box was to be opened this year at our new wedding and we were to read our letters to each other in front of everyone and share the scotch with our friends and now each year we are to write a new letter and get a new bottle and do the same thing on our anniversary. This was such a wonderful idea and we were so happy with how Dawn made it happen! A little word of advice if you like the scotch box idea to keep in mind that you have to read the letters out loud in front of people because that sort of slipped my mind and all I can say hilarity ensued and there wasn't a dry eye in the house from laughing so hard! The guests loved it though...
I always recommend Dawn and Flutterby to anyone whoever asks me! Hands down the Best!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2022
This is such a great review...oh my gosh! The wedding ceremony where I actually could barely get a grip after your vows! Brenton, I wish you a nd Megan all the best with marriage and your little one. I look forward to working with you again. B...
ig hug...and a baby one. :)
Dawn was the absolute perfect officiant choice for our wedding, she was amazing from start to finish! Dawn was a pleasure to work with to get the ceremony exactly how we wanted it because she has such a positive energy and she is a no pressure,...
go with the flow person that has excellent ideas and advice. It turned out better than I hoped for! She took the lead on all things ceremony and made sure everyone was prepared for their part. On the wedding day she was very organized and met with the bridal party so everyone knew what their role was, making it so much easier for me to focus on other things like enjoying my day. Don’t hesitate, book Dawn, you will be thrilled you did!
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2022
Leah this is such a great review. Your wedding was extraordinary. I walked into the venue with my mouth hung open...it was simply stunning. Then I found you in that incredible gown! I was so impressed. I wish you, Hank and your family all the ...
best, always. Thank you again.
Dawn and Ralph were so awesome! We wanted something short and sweet and they allowed us to do that at a very fair price! Highly recommend Dawn and Ralph! They were personable, welcoming, kind, and customized our ceremony to exactly what we want...
ed!
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2022
Paige, we loved working with you, and you take the prize for one of the most creative celebrations. There is no doubt your friends and family had a great time with the theme. Happy New Year! Thanks for the nice review.
Barb and Dawn really know their stuff. Since the first time we talked with them, they were truly engaging and listened carefully to make sure our special day was that, special. I loved they asked many questions to make sure they had all the inf...
ormation they needed to include it in the details and speech. They both were so sweet and fun to talk to. The day of the wedding, even though, this was a symbolic ceremony, I was very nervous but they made sure to give us all the details and information on how and what we were supposed to do, so that calmed me down. People had some laughs and my husband and I did as well. Thank you both for your help to make that day very special :)
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2022
Esmeralda, on behalf of both Barb and I - Thank You! It was an honor to be part of your day. Barb enjoyed officiating for you and Alex. This is such a great review for us. It shows how much care we take with our weddings. Our main goal is to m...
ake sure the ceremony is meaningful and that our couples enjoy themselves through the process and on their day. It sounds like we accomplished that. Thank you again. Happy New Year!
Dawn and Ralph are amazing! Ralph did an incredible job as the officiant at our wedding and Dawn was wonderful in helping with the process of making sure our ceremony was everything that we wanted it to be. We highly recommend both of them!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2021
Thank you Alli! It is the nicest thing to have our couples write a review. It was truly our honor to pronounce you married. We love our jobs, and you are one of the reasons. Congratulations again and Happy New Year!
Book Dawn now!!! Dawn was our day-of coordinator for our wedding reception at Lafayette Country Club. Her industry knowledge, attention to detail, and warm and fun demeanor made the planning process easy! Dawn even caught an error I made in lin...
en delivery and set-up ALL of the linens the night before our event. In addition to making sure our reception was perfect (and I really mean it was perfect, with every detail accounted for... down to Dawn moving my dad's car to the front door for him in order to make sure we loaded all of the coolers in it from our wedding party bus), she was a vital resource since the beginning of our planning process. Even if it wasn't related to the reception, Dawn was there to answer any and all questions and provide really great recommendations (she helped me find a new florist during COVID, research transportation for the day-of and so much more). Dawn was simply wonderful! 1000% recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2021
Ashley, this review was definitely worth waiting for. You have expressed why it is so important to have a day of coordinator. I am truly grateful for your wise and kind words. It helps when you really, really like working with your client, whic...
h I did. It brings out the best in me and my talents. Thank you for your trust and your review; I wish you and Logan the best of everything. Happy New Year!
Dawn was INCREDIBLE. She made us feel comfortable and confident. Her guidance and recommendations made our ceremony perfectly us. Book her ASAP!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2021
Cass - I love this! Thanks to you and Chris for being great to work with and being so loving at the altar which always reminds me how lucky I am to have the job I have. I wish you both happiness and the best 2022! Stay healthy. :)
We had Dawn as our officiant for our Halloween wedding. We were very impressed by her professionalism and attention to detail. She cared about how to pronounce our names and made the ceremony tailored to us. She made us feel comfortable through...
out the whole process.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2021
Your wedding was so fun! I already mentioned way too many times how much I loved your dress, and the vows you wrote to each other were magnificent! Thank you for being so nice to work with during our couple of hours together! I wish you many mo...
re fun, loving and scary Halloweens together!
We were honored to have Flutterby officiate our wedding! Dawn and Ralph were so helpful with our planning process, so responsive and eager to meet in person or via zoom call. We honestly had no idea how many things are taken into consideration ...
during a ceremony. They took our vision of our small back yard wedding and added so many ideas to make it more meaningful and intimate. Ralph was the talk of the town after the ceremony. I received so many compliments (on Ralph’s behalf). Our guest thought Sam and I have known Ralph for years. I would 10000% recommend them.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2021
WOW! Thanks for this great review. We sound like superstars thanks to you. Morgan, Ralph and I cannot thank you enough for your kindness while we worked together. Both of us liked you and Sam so much. The photos are excellent and we are putting...
them on our website! What a BEAUTIFUL couple you are. Cheers from (Uncle) Ralph and (Aunt) Dawn LOL!
The day my husband and I met Dawn, we knew that she’d be the most perfect fit to officiate our wedding. She’s friendly, down to earth, and easy to talk to about anything! She clearly knows what she’s doing when officiating a wedding; so many fr...
iends and family commented on how great she was after the ceremony and all wanted to know where we found her! She made us feel so at ease before the wedding and on the day of. She had so many examples of readings that helped us tremendously in determining the tone of ceremony we wanted. She made the ceremony feel loving, funny, and lighthearted; just what we wanted. I will absolutely recommend Dawn to any and all friends and family, couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2021
Ohhhh, this is such a great review. Thanks a million for it! I loved working with you and pronouncing you married! It was such a beautiful ceremony. So glad we got those rose pedals out there! Now all we need is for you to get your license, LOL...
! I hope to see some ceremony photos from you in the future. I will miss hearing from you. Many thanks, sending love and peace. Dawn
Dawn was an absolute delight to work with. She guided us through every detail to ensure our wedding was exactly as we had hoped it would be. I highly recommend Flutterby to anyone who wants a VERY MEMORABLE ceremony!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
Katie! Thank you so much for your review. I still see your moms' faces as they proudly signed your marriage certificate. It was an honor to pronounce you married at such a unique venue and, on a beautiful Halloween day!
I cannot rave enough about Dawn! We booked our elopement with her and we couldn't have been happier. I am so thankful that she got to be a part of our special day. She went above and beyond making sure we felt comfortable and at ease before the...
ceremony, but she had us laughing and smiling the rest of the day! I seriously cannot recommend her enough, if you are looking for the perfect officiant- you have just found her!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2021
Molly, you and Kenny made the whole day fun even though you were only there a little while! Best Halloween I have had in ages! LOL!
Congratulations to you two. I hope to open up a magazine and see those photos in the near future! Sending hugs,...
Dawn
Dawn became our officiant through Minneweddings.com and we were not sure what to expect. I received an email from her a few days before the wedding/elopement to gather information for the ceremony. Thank goodness she has a great sense of humo...
r and a lot of patience working with a complete idiot (I mean, you didn't just KNOW our middle names? LOL). On the day of the wedding, Dawn was so helpful, personable and warm I knew things were going to be perfect. It was so nice to have someone who didn't make the ceremony stuffy and cold. The laughter and minor "errors" (I warned you that I needed the statements broken down in to small chunks!) made it even more memorable. Thank you so much for taking care of us and our guests on our special day! We couldn't have chosen a better person to officiate our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2021
Tracy, thanks to you and Terry for trusting me with such an important day in your lives. I know you didn't really have a choice, but I am glad it was me! You and your family were a joy...they are so happy for you two. I hope you enjoyed your lu...
nch and giving out Halloween treats that night after your elopement. Also, the middle name thing was funny. And the ceremony was light and sweet. Laughter during a wedding ceremony is the best! Makes it memorable. All the best to both of you. Dawn
If there was a 10 -star rating, we would give it to Dawn! We could not have asked for a better officiant to make our wedding ceremony so, so special. She captured our essence as a couple just perfectly and it was so evident that she really give...
s this job her all. The ceremony was unique, personable, meaningful and so authentic. It was everything we could have hoped it would be and more. I can only imagine how many weddings Dawn has performed over the years, but you could see the emotion in her eyes and hear it in her voice as she began the ceremony. After the ceremony, almost every guest at social hour said what amazing job she did and asked how we knew her- because it seemed like we had known each other for years! If you are looking for an officiant who gets to know you and perfectly represents your love as a couple, we could not recommend Dawn enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2021
This just became my highlighted review! Thank you so much for writing such an incredible note about my services. I must say, however, it is a two-way path. I loved working with you and Ben. If I were younger and cooler, I would so want to hang ...
out with both of you a lot. I would be annoying. I wish you both the best of everything. Thank you with love.
Dear Dawn,
Thank you so much for being a part of our big day! You have been such a joy to work with over the past 2 years while we were planning our ceremony! Thank you also for your flexibility with the wedding postponement as well. I can...
finally breathe a sigh of relief that we got through the fears of having a COVID wedding!
Thank you for helping me to recover gracefully when I lost it and started crying during the vows. You spoke very eloquently during the ceremony and I feel very lucky that we got you as our officiant. You always felt like a favorite aunt to me while planning the ceremony since you are so easy to work with, affable, funny, and sweet. I can tell that you care deeply about your brides and grooms and bringing their ceremony visions to life.
Thank you for forever being a part of our lives,
Christine and Bobby
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2021
Christine, I am going to miss emailing with you. You are kind, warm, authentic and compassionate about others. You send me photos, say nice things and mean it. Thank you for giving me the honor of pronouncing you and Bobby married. Please giv...
e Bobby a little kiss from me and make him hug you back for me! I look forward to another email from you in the future telling me how you are doing. Sending love and thanks, Dawn
Dawn helped us plan two weddings - one small backyard Covid wedding in 2020, and another larger reception in 2021. She did an exceptional job with each event and made the process significantly easier and less stressful. She's highly efficient a...
nd thinks of potential problems and issues before they happen. She helped us avoid several things we would've certainly overlooked if she hadn't mentioned them. She takes great pride in her work and is always prepared, organized, and ready to make the best of scheduled meeting times. She's also a very sweet and fun person, so working with her was a pleasure. Couldn't recommend her more!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2021
Johnny and Audra, it was my honor to help you get married! I loved working with both of you. Can you believe we planned since January 2020!? Crazy, right? Here's another great thing that came out of it, we're friends! Congratulations!!
Dawn and Ralph were amazing - easy to work with and very supportive on the day of. The vows and blessing chosen were perfect. Thank you so much for making our day extra special and meaningful.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2021
Mark, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad that what we love to do shows. Happy Marriage!
We enjoyed working with Dawn and Ralph and especially appreciated Ralph’s calm and kind presence during our ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2021
Ralph is so grateful for your kind words...me too! We loved the ceremony you put together and will likely use parts of it again. We both wish you happiness, contentment, laughter and peace. Thank you,
Dawn and Ralph were an absolute pleasure to work with! They are both incredibly friendly, thorough, and calming. Dawn and Ralph went above and beyond to integrate our values (intimate, non-religious, and feminist) into a truly meaningful ceremo...
ny. I cannot say enough good things about Flutterby. They were by far our favorite of all our wedding vendors.
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2021
Emily! You both were a JOY. Thank you for your trust. We love reviews like this because it shows we met our goal with you. We always want to treat our couples the way we were treated when we got hitched.
Thanks for your perfect words; we wish y...
ou all the best on your adventures together!
We loved working with Dawn! She is so organized, thorough, and also so calming.. I highly recommend working with her. Dawn gave us awesome suggestions for my daughter's wedding that really helped to personalize the reception. Her vendor recomme...
ndations were spot on and we couldn't be happier with who we hired. Dawn is truly the best at her job and I am so glad we worked with her and I'm also grateful for getting to know her. She is truly top notch!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2021
Liz, what am I going to do without you and Abby?! It was truly fun putting together such a fun vow renewal and reception. Your daughter and Sam are so sweet together. I was lucky to be a part of the festivities. Thanks for writing a review tha...
t shows that I know what I am doing. Now if all my clients were like you....Thanks again!
Dawn and Ralph are amazing!!! We had no clue how to put our ceremony together and after meeting with both Dawn and Ralph they put us at ease. They had a perfect ceremony script laid out that worked just for us and were open to any suggestions w...
e had! Following our ceremony we received SO MANY compliments about how great everything was and how everyone thought Ralph was the perfect fit! I would HIGHLY recommend booking them as your officiant. They DO NOT disappoint and you are in such great hands and won’t have to have a single worry about how your ceremony is going to go because it will be perfect!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2021
Outstanding Review Melanie! Thank you so much for writing this. It means so much to us when we get glowing reviews from our couples. It motivates us and makes us believe we are doing good in the lives of others. We so appreciate your trust and ...
kindness. It was fun to get to know you both. Hopefully we will see each other again (maybe at a meat raffle!).
All the best from Ralph and I.
Dawn and Ralph put together the perfect ceremony for us! We didn't really know what to expect from the content of a ceremony, aside from the typical religious ones. I loved using their service for two reasons, 1) That they did a lot of the heav...
y-lifting in terms of putting a ceremony schedule for us. We had the fun part of plugging in readings, elements that make it special for us, and our unity ceremony. 2) Their attention to detail throughout the process, specifically making sure the timeline from rehearsal to walking down the aisle was all accounted for. We absolutely would recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2021
Kelsey, thank you so much for this! We had fun too. That is why we are staying a small business. We want to continue having fun with couples like you and Blake!
We wish you all the best in your marriage, and remember to refer to your vows if y...
ou need to! LOL
Thanks again for your perfect review.
Dawn & Ralph
I cannot say enough good things about Dawn! She exceeded our expectations as an officiant and orchestrated a beautiful ceremony! Both my wife and I were blown away by Dawn and the entire MINNE Wedding crew!
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2021
Matt, I truly believe it was all meant to be. Your wedding was so romantic, sweet and beautiful. Liz's dress was astonishing! You two together and going to rock the world!
I still cannot believe the coincidence. What luck. Congratulations!
Dawn and Ralph are absolutely incredible, and we couldn't have made a better choice in hiring them for our wedding day. Ralph was our officiant, and his voice, cadence, and spirit made our ceremony feel both romantic and joyous. Dawn was our da...
y of coordinator and she was magically in total control of every situation while still being lovingly warm and respectful. They both are thorough, communicative, and not only do they understand the wedding industry, but they truly understand people. Thank you again for our perfect day.
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2021
Tammie, I usually do not post my reviews on social media, but this one was an exception! It is on our Insta and FB. Thank you so much for your kindness. We loved working with you and truly hope to see you again. Congratulations!
Ralph and Dawn were truly amazing to work with! From the first time we met with them we could tell that they cared about making our day as special as possible. Ralph did a fantastic job officiating our wedding. He was well spoken and a very cal...
ming presence. Thanks to both of you!
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2021
Thanks Mr. Stark! Ralph is so great at officiating. We make a good team. Thank you for your nice words. It made both of us feel appreciated. May you both have spectacular adventures ahead. Congratulations!
We had the pleasure of working with Dawn & Ralph for our wedding. They were absolutely wonderful to work with! What Dawn wrote up was so beautiful, and Ralph did such a great job with the delivery. Our ceremony couldn’t have gone better! We def...
initely recommend using their services!
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2021
Lexy, thank you so much for the great review. We are so grateful for the time to took to write it. We love our MINNE couples!
As the officiant for my wedding, Dawn pulled off an incredible feat: transforming chaos into pure serenity. Both me and my wife have large families with tons of energy, so simply getting them to follow instructions for the rehearsal took a pers...
on like Dawn who could frankly shout over the chatter, while also displaying warmth and humor. She orchestrated everything beautifully!
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2021
This is the best input you can give. SO many of my couples do not always see the value of a rehearsal to practice the ceremony. It is imperative in my opinion. It makes for a much smoother, less stressful wedding day when everyone knows what th...
ey are supposed to do! You cannot do the ceremony or take the photos over again, which makes it even more of a reason to make sure you have one. The value is there! Thanks Matt and Annie for the trust you put in me. I adore you both!
Advice: book Dawn and Ralph now! We had Dawn as our wedding officiant and she was AMAZING to work with. When we first met to put together our ceremony, I was so happy to be meeting with someone who genuinely cared and had so much joy for her jo...
b. On the wedding day she truly went above and beyond any expectations I had. Her communication was amazing and she made our day so special by tailoring the ceremony to fit my husband and I. It was truly perfect, and I would not have changed a thing. Cannot say enough good things about Dawn, if you do not use Flutterby Celebrations, you are missing out.
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2021
WOW! What an incredible review. Thanks A LOT! Every now and then I meet a couple that I know is gonna show everyone else how Love is done. You are that couple. I wish we had more time to get to know each other. I wish you and Tone all the best ...
life has to give you.
Dawn and Ralph were so easy and great to work with. They were so warm and responsive and we got so many comments about how meaningful our ceremony was.
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2021
Brianna, you and Kris were so nice to work with. It was one of our favorite planning sessions this year at the medical center coffee shop. Lots of laughs. We love our jobs because of couples like you. We wish you tons of happiness. Congratulati...
ons!
Dawn is truly the best. From our very first interaction, her radiant warmth, calming presence and friendly personality made us feel so happy to be working with her. Dawn helped us craft a ceremony that integrated meaningful family traditions fo...
r both of us (I am Jewish and my wife is Catholic). She also was incredibly open to helping us shape the ceremony, which really made it feel like the wedding ceremony was an authentic reflection of our love. Dawn also went above and beyond as a communicator, meeting with us multiple times over the 2 years we were working together (thanks to a covid postponement). And on the wedding weekend, she put everyone at ease as we got ready for the big moment. All in all, we feel so lucky to have had the privilege of working with Dawn and would strongly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2021
Ben, my first response disappeared! Ugh...I wrote something like, this is the greatest review. I loved working with the two of you starting at the brewery in Mountain View. I so appreciated getting to know you both. The love between you is craz...
y obvious and it made me feel good just being around you. Thank you also for the wonderful note I got in the mail. It is a keeper. Sending hugs and love, Dawn
We meet Dawn through a family member. Dawn was the answer to what we were looking for but, didn't know it at the time till we met with her. Dawn gathered information about us. A week before the wedding we met with her she had the whole ceremon...
y tailored to us. As we went through it, she made suggestions of things we could change she had wonderful ideas for two seniors who had been together many years. She is amazing to work with. Ralph wears many hats for us he did a fantastic job taking pictures. We so appreciate both of you for making our day so special.
Response from the Vendor on 08/19/2021
Scoop this is such an awesome review! Gosh, thank you so much. I am humbled. It helps that the two of you had an infectious love for each other. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you and working with you during this very long engagement. Y...
ou both went through much more than the average couple. You had so much going on. I am really proud of everything you accomplished during those two years. Congratulations! And thank you for the greatest note I got in the mail. It's a keeper.
Dawn and Ralph were amazing to work with - they helped us create the most personal and beautiful ceremony and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Professional, thorough and easy to communicate with. Dawn incorporated our personal compone...
nts and guided us to create the perfect ceremony. Ralph did a tremendous job officiating. Would recommend highly to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
To our Sweet Seattle couple, Congratulations again and thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review so others feel comfortable hiring us. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you until the ceremony on Zoom! Ralph said your ceremony w...
as so romantic despite the weird weather. It was better for everyone to sit without a blaring sun! May you have many years of bliss. All the best, Dawn & Ralph
Dawn is a true professional! My musical group got to collaborate with her for a recent wedding ceremony and absolutely love working with her! She has impeccable attention to detail and know-how due to her extensive experience in the event indus...
try. She is adaptable and can adjust to changes on the fly, which is super important for any wedding day. She is by far one of the best officiants we've gotten the chance to meet!
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
This is quite a surprise. When another industry vendor makes the effort to review another colleague, that is a WOW moment. Thank you so much. This really means a lot to me. It was a pleasure to work with you. You are all so talented! The ceremo...
ny was perfect.
We used Flutterby to officiate our "Wedding Part 2." We were looking for someone to help us navigate doing a vow renewal/second ceremony of some sort and once we met Dawn and Ralph we knew they were it! Working with these two was a breeze- gre...
at communication, easy going, and fun to work with. Dawn wrote a beautiful ceremony tying in some parts of our first ceremony but also making it new, fun, and special. Ralph was our officiant and he was so great! We received so many compliments on the ceremony. Highly recommend doing a rehearsal too - Ralph was great at organizing everyone and explaining what was going to happen. Thanks Dawn & Ralph!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Kirstie, working with you and Aaron was so enjoyable. Since you were already legal, you both were relaxed and really thought about the choices for your renewal. We loved that. Thank you for trusting us with the day you got to wear that gorgeous...
dress again!! All the best to both of you!
Ralph and Dawn were amazing. From helping us plan every single detail of our ceremony to amazing service and helpful advice, there weren’t any flaws on our wedding day with Ralph. Going into the big day everything was handled and communicated p...
erfectly, eliminating a ton of stress for us. Could not have asked for a better officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 07/19/2021
These are the kind of reviews that continue to motivate us. Thank you for writing this! Ralph and I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and seeing all of the ceremony plans go off without a hitch. You both looked stunning and so happy!
We wish ...
you the very best.
-Dawn & Ralph
Dawn respects all decisions and is sure to treat each event as significant as her own. Along with being very clear with the vision, she is friendly and truly enjoys what she does. As simple or complex as your taste, she is sure to compliment yo...
ur day with the most pleasant professionalism.
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2021
Sean, you and Mrs. Crawford were so nice to work with. I loved how we talked about so many different options and you carefully thought about each one. I believe the end result was perfect. You both looked so incredible and loving at the altar. ...
My very best to you always, Dawn
My ceremony was my favorite part of my wedding. All my guests complimented how amazing it was. They are genuine and I didn't have to worry about anything because they did most of the work for us which was amazing especially since the last 2 mo...
nths are so hard.
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2021
Kayla, we know how much you had on your plate. Being a bride and a mom at the same time is A LOT. But you pulled it off and we were very happy to be a part of it. We think your ceremony was very special. Thank you for your kind words. -Dawn & ...
Ralph
Dawn and Ralph were amazing! I knew after the first conversation with Dawn that we would get the ceremony we wanted, and they truly did customize it and make it perfect. They are very thorough and the communication was great. Dawn did amazing d...
uring the rehearsal and made sure everyone knew exactly what their jobs were so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Ralph did a wonderful job officiating on the actual day. I would highly recommend these two to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2021
Courtney, we loved working with you two. It is always the greatest honor knowing we were able to help make your wedding day dream come true. Thank you for trusting us and for this great review! All the best. - Dawn & Ralph
We LOVE Dawn!
I felt so comfortable knowing that my wife and I had the help of an EXPERT. Dawn's energy and passion for weddings make her an absolute gem. So happy to have Dawn on our team!!
Adam R.
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2021
Oh My Gosh Adam...THANK YOU!! I will never forget you and Callie. You were the most polite groom ever. I wish I had a million of you to work with. I would be the happiest!
My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Dawn and Ralph! It was easy from the very beginning. They were open to our (ever-changing) ideas and offered a lot of guidance and support from their previous experience. We had a lot of...
changes with readers, who was walking down the aisle, etc. and they kept up with all of them accurately. The day of, we enjoyed Ralph's calming presence and the fact he found us right when he got there an hour early to go over the small details. Made everything go all the more smoothly which is all we could have ever wanted!
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2021
Thank you for this thoughtful idea. I loved that you brought up our early arrival and experience. And Ralph does have a calm presence, which is helpful before a wedding! It was a delight to get to know both of you a little, and to work with yo...
u on the most important day of your lives. Thank you for the opportunity!
Dawn was an absolute delight for our small wedding - from the time we first met via zoom to the special day - she made us feel so comfortable with her easy going personality and suggestions. I am so in love with all of the details that she Inco...
rporated in to our ceremony! We will forever remember Dawn and have a special place in our hearts for her help and wise words on our special day! Thank you so much for being a part of it!
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2021
Amy...THANK YOU! That is the nicest thing to say. I love my job and couples like you and Chris! MINNE weddings has been so fun for not just our couples, but for the vendors too. We really plug in to make sure you have the extra special, memorab...
le time that you had. I wish you both all the happiness life can offer, Dawn
My husband and I had to reschedule our wedding 3 times due to Covid and a few other complications. Dawn was always so patient and worked with us through the ups and downs. She worked so hard to make the day perfect once it finally came along. I...
truly could not have gotten through it all without her! Thank you, Dawn!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021
Callie, thank you for your kind words. I think you know how much I wanted the perfect day for you. You went through so much and handled it with such grace. If you ever need anything, please let me know. I will always remember you, Adam and you...
r wedding day. Good luck with your move. Happy Marriage!
We met Ralph and Dawn through a family member who had gotten married 2 years prior. We originally had Dawn booked to perform our ceremony, but Covid forced us to reschedule our date. Unfortunately, Dawn wasn’t available on our new date, but Ral...
ph stepped in without missing a best and helped us to put together and perform the best ceremony we could have asked for!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021
Edward and Alyssa,
Ralph and I were just discussing how fortunate we were to have been a part of your wedding day. Both of us truly enjoyed your company and hope that your wedding day is not the last time we see you. We are in Boise several ti...
mes a year. We would love to see your photo album in the future. That would be fun! Also if you have good photos of Ralph officiating with you both in it, please send them my way and I will put you on our website. Sending a big hug...I will be there for July 4. -Dawn
We had an incredibly caring and professional experience with Dawn. She is fantastic to work with and made our wedding so special. She was very attentive to all our wishes and important details and created a custom wedding service that was perf...
ectly tailored to our lifestyle. Cheers to Dawn!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2021
We were the lucky team who got to help you with a very sweet, loving MinneWedding. I loved working with both of you. I cannot tell you how happy I am that you found each other. Everyone deserves to be loved like you two obviously love each othe...
r. Thank you for the perfect review (and for your time).
Congratulations!
-Dawn
We got the pleasure of being connected to Dawn through Minne Weddings and we couldn’t be happier!! Dawn curated the most beautiful and perfect ceremony for my wife and I! Countless friends and family told us how beautiful and “so us” the cerem...
ony was. Dawn is someone we won’t soon forget and real gem!
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2021
Mrs. and Mrs. Kreuger! How lucky was I!? You two are beautiful souls and I was fortunate to get the opportunity to make your love official…well, it already was. You know what I mean! All the best to both of you. Belly scratches for the furbal...
ls!
Dawn and Ralph are everything we could have hope for on our big day. Dawn wrote us a beautiful, personalized ceremony and Ralph delivered it on the day of. We got a ton of compliments from our guests and wedding party on the lovely ceremony...
.
Response from the Vendor on 05/26/2021
Tony thanks for the perfect review. It is great that you wrote about Ralph and I being a team. It works great and is so fun when the two of us get to work together with the same couple! All the best to you, Jess and Lily!
Dawn was wonderful to work with. She listened to everything we wanted and was super sweet. She did an amazing job at the ceremony and made our day just perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2021
Your ceremony was so sweet and I got choked up, which does not happen very often! I wish you and Kevin lots of loving happiness! Thank you for this nice review.
We got lucky when we got Dawn!! Our wedding at the Van Dusen Mansion included an Officiant and that Officiant was Dawn. We couldn't have found a more fun, more organized, more accommodating, more professional, more caring Officiant if we loo...
ked forever. Dawn gets to know you, shares great options for elements of the ceremony and lets you pick which ones you want. Her ideas are fantastic and fit us perfectly. She keeps track of the details so you don't have to worry about a thing. Thanks, Dawn, for the most beautiful ceremony. It was perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 05/11/2021
I was the lucky one! Thanks to Leslie for being busy. You two are so in love. It made me feel very special being the one who got to make your union official. Both of you looked beautiful and happy. I will never forget your faces at the altar. T...
hank you for writing a review for me. It is priceless to Flutterby. I wish you all the happiness life can give you.
Dawn is an absolute pro and we loved working with her for our wedding ceremony. She met with us to write a totally custom ceremony script and also made us feel comfortable and ready during our rehearsal. Our guests were all tearing up during th...
e ceremony because it was so special. We definitely recommend working with Dawn because she is very sweet and amazing at what she does!
Response from the Vendor on 04/15/2021
Thank you Sarah and Jake! The way I feel most comfortable is with couples like you, so thank YOU! I do my best work when I "click" with my clients. I really appreciate your warmth toward me and your trust.
May you both have every bit of happine...
ss the world has to offer. Congratulations!
Dawn is wonderful! Our initial meeting was online and we could feel her warmth and kindness through the screen. She walked us through everything and explained each step thoroughly. She made adjustments that we requested to the vows to make them...
ours. On the day of our wedding, she helped calm our nerves and made us feel comfortable. We got married on the coldest Valentines Day but the room was filled with so much warmth and love and it was the perfect day! I loved the intimacy of a small wedding and Dawn helped make it so special.
Response from the Vendor on 03/21/2021
Rosinta, one of the biggest compliments for an event professional is when it comes days after the event. It says a lot. I want to thank you for making me feel appreciated and reminded of the impression I make. I so love my job and it is obvious...
ly noticed. You and Justin are such a sweet couple...I truly was the lucky one! Thanks again.
We met Dawn and Ralph through MinneWeddings, and we are so glad our paths crossed! The duo helped us create the perfect ceremony for our intimate wedding, and we can't thank them enough for being a part of our special day. It was a dream. Dawn ...
and Ralph are genuine people who truly enjoy what they do. What a wonderful job they have to be able to experience love in that way!
Thank you both for creating such a beautiful ceremony for us, and big thanks to Ralph for standing by us and officiating our marriage. You are both so appreciated.
Response from the Vendor on 03/16/2021
Thank you Melinda and Kenny! Ralph said your ceremony was magical and that is exactly what we intended it to be. You both looked incredibly beautiful. Thank you for the kind words, sweet emails to thank us, and mostly for trusting us with the m...
ost important day of your lives. We look forward to meeting again for coffee!
-Dawn & Ralph
We had the pleasure of meeting Dawn through Minne Weddings. She was a dream to work with and made our day so special. She had wonderful ideas for our ceremony and made us feel so comfortable. We really lucked out- thank you Dawn!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/16/2021
Whitney, thank you so much for allowing me the honor of pronouncing you two married! It is my goal to make it special no matter what; I am very happy you feel it was. Thanks also for writing this review! Congratulations again and again!
We hired Dawn for day of coordinating and we could not have been happier!! She was recommended by our venue as she has done many weddings there and is familiar with the site. Planning a pandemic wedding is not for the faint of heart. We had ou...
r plans change so many times we lost count. The one thing that got us through was knowing we had Dawn to handle the ever changing details. Our timeline was changing days before the wedding and she was able to adjust and make our day stress free. She was in contact with all of our vendors and venue so we didn’t have to worry. She had excellent suggestions to make our ceremony even more special. We also had to do our rehearsal day of and she got our 6 nieces and nephews organized easily. We had to change our “reception “ to a Zoom meeting to comply with regulations and our guests had a blast and so did we. While we were chatting with virtual guests, Dawn and her assistant Emily packed up all of our decor and got it to various vehicles for the trip home. We had nothing to do but soak in our day and enjoy. We recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. Especially these days.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2021
Kim, I made this my first review so everyone can see it. It is such a compliment for the days we are in. I learned a lot from your wedding and am grateful for the experience. You can teach an ol' dog new tricks! Thanks again for being so gracio...
us and wonderful to work with. Congratulations!
While we didn't have a choice because Minne weddings already selected Ralph and Dawn for us, we absolutely hit the jackpot with them and I can't think of a better couple to officiate our marriage. I can't express it enough how sweet, genuine, a...
nd wonderful they are. They were so honest and easy to work with; we immediately trusted them with the most important day of our life. When going through our ceremony prep (via video call), we could still feel their genuine support for our marriage and the care they have for us as one of their couples. I highly recommend Dawn and Ralph; they have great hearts and it was a pleasure to have them officiate our wedding.
Dawn was incredible! She made us feel so special on our day and handled EVERYTHING! She tailored the wedding to us and made sure we were so comfortable with the ceremony ahead of time. Incredible experience for us!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2020
Caitlin! Thank you so much for the review. I felt very special being the one to pronounce you and Matt MARRIED! You were a stunning bride. I have the most fun writing and planning for brides like you. All the best...Congratulations!
Dawn was so lovely, made the wedding and the lead up to the wedding stress free and on track! Dawn provided us with suggestions and alternatives for each section of the ceremony allowing us to completely personalize it to suit us. Dawn has trul...
y a wealth of experience and ideas for all aspects of a wedding, and was a great help on the day. Thanks Dawn!
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2020
What a spectacular ceremony experience. Not only are you two great together but having the water skier in the Lake Minnetonka background on November 7 was undeniably a miracle! Thank you for letting me be a part of your official union on a pict...
ure perfect day. All the best to you and Max, Mel!
Dawn and Ralph were so great to work with! We gave them information about us and what we wanted and they created a beautiful ceremony for us! We didn’t want anything too complicated or crazy we just wanted something simple yet not your traditio...
nal ceremony wording! They did that so perfectly for us!! They are amazing! We couldn’t have asked for anything more! Thank you Dawn and Ralph!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
We are thrilled you found us. Ralph loved officiating your wedding. He thought you both were perfect together. I wish I could have watched. He said everything turned out perfectly. I hope you can send me a picture or two. Thanks for writing suc...
h a wonderful review for us. All the best to you and Eric!
I have know Dawn personally & professionally for many years. It was truly wonderful to have Dawn take care of the "day of" details. I was able to enjoy the day with my daughter & family without the interruption of vendors asking questions. She ...
took care of every detail just as we had planned. Even with the challenges of changing from a 250 person wedding to a 20 person wedding because of COVID, the day was great & she was very instrumental in keeping everything on track. I would highly recommend her for any of her wedding services.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
Mary, we have both been in the industry forever, and the fact that you chose me to be your helper for the day was a huge compliment. I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with you on another level and helping you with Hannah's wedding day. It was SO ...
fun. Everything went smoothly and your guests obviously had a great time. Thanks again.
Contact Info for Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies
Twin Cities, MN | Boise, ID
Meet the Team
Dawn Dacut and Ralph Dacut
Owner
After 30 years planning weddings, I can honestly say I am just as excited for my couples as I was then!
Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies began in 2013 when I began considering wrapping up my career running an award-winning venue. The stars aligned and now I get to use my wedding expertise, organizational skills, writing and public speaking background to create memorable and meaningful ceremonies. Ralph and I would love to meet you. In our spare time, we love music, dining out, hiking, biking, and we volunteer for animal rescue.
We love all creatures…especially cute, cuddly engaged couples!
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