Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Janelle at It's Official Services is a wedding officiant based in Northern, NJ. With a love for celebrating love stories, it is unsurprising that Janelle is a go-to for many.
Be it a traditional wedding or an elopement, her affordable services are another plus point. If you just needed a marriage license without any fanfare, that is possible too. No matter how you get married, Janelle puts in the time to know you and your story to weave that into the ceremony. This helps her curate memorable ceremonies that reflect your personalities and values.
You can also choose to augment her offerings with extras such as vow writing support, rehearsal attendance, and travel. Janelle considers it an honor to be a part of your story. Therefore, you can expect her to go above and beyond for your special day.
Black-owned and Woman-owned Business
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Couples usually spend $1,000
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Wedding Activities
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
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Janelle
Owner
Hello, and congratulations on your engagement. I am a Licensed Social Worker who has been officiating weddings for over two years. I help couples make things official on a meaningful and memorable day. As a social worker, I bring a unique perspective to my work as a wedding officiant. I am passionate about helping people build strong, healthy relationships, and I believe marriage is an essential milestone in a couple's journey together. Whether you are looking for a traditional wedding ceremony or something more unique and creative, I can help you create the perfect wedding day.
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5.0
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19 reviews
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Janelle is highly praised by multiple couples as a fantastic wedding officiant who personalized ceremonies and made couples feel at ease. She is described as professional, friendly, and attentive, with great communication and a knack for capturing individual love stories in ceremonies. Janelle's ability to guide couples through the ceremony process, create a touching script, and provide support on the wedding day received glowing recommendations from couples, making her a top choice for memorable and meaningful ceremonies.
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Dominique W
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5.0
5/11/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding officiant than Janelle! From the moment we met her, she made us feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire process. Janelle took the time to listen to every detail we wanted for our ceremony and executed it perfectly. Her ability to set the tone for our wedding in a fun and respectful manner was truly remarkable. Our guests loved her just as much as we did! If you're looking for a fantastic wedding officiant, look no further than Janelle. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a memorable and meaningful ceremony.
Response from It’s Official Services on 05/13/2024
Thank you so much, Dominique. So grateful to have been a part of your day!
Sasha M
5.0
10/16/2024
Janelle was absolutely the best! She was our perfect final piece to bring our wedding ceremony together. Janelle was able to tell our story to our loved ones better than we could. She will always be apart of the Morales family.
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Demi H
5.0
9/10/2024
We are so so happy that we went with It’s Official Services for our wedding day. From the beginning Janelle was extremely helpful and communication was always amazing. She helped us with any questions we had regarding our ceremony, marriage license, and our vows. She not only made an effort to get to know us as a couple, but also as individuals which made our ceremony extremely unique to us. On the day of, she was punctual and made sure the ceremony was running smoothly. We highly recommend Janelle to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding day. Thank you so much again Janelle for everything ! - The Silvas
Demi H
5.0
8/29/2024
We are so so happy to have found Janelle and feel so thankful that she was available to be apart of our special day. From the beginning of us reaching out, Janelle was extremely personable and communication was awesome. She helped us plan our ceremony and took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple. On the day of, she showed up ahead of time to make sure everything was all set to go and was available to answer any questions we might have had. We could not recommend Janelle enough to anyone looking for an officiant! Thank you Janelle again for all of your help! - The Silvas
Sijara E
5.0
7/27/2024
Janelle was a fantastic officiant! She took the time to get to know us, wrote a beautiful introduction, and her energy was warm and inviting. She was easy to work with, communicative and interacted wonderfully with the guests. Like I hate when the officiant steals the show or when they are too dry and boring and Janelle had the perfect balance of when to be funny and entertaining and when to turn the focus to us and our vows. We would highly recommend. Janelle thanks for being part of our special day!
Aaisha S
5.0
7/26/2024
My husband and I found Janelle a month or so before our wedding. She was a Godsend, almost like she was supposed to marry us! We booked her after the first call and she hit the ground running!! She spoke with us after that separately and created the perfect script for our ceremony. It was as if she knew us for months. Our ceremony was magical and the best part of our wedding. Janelle is the best, and so professional!!! We recommend her times 10!!!
Eshe K
5.0
7/26/2024
Janelle was a joy to work with! She was so helpful throughout my wedding journey. My family absolutely LOVED the script she created. It really captured my husband and I perfectly. She was so reliable, accommodating, and professional. I highly recommend you book her services !
Response from It’s Official Services on 07/26/2024
Eshe, it was such a pleasure working with you and Michael. Stay in touch! Thank you so muc...
h for inviting me to be a part of your special day.
Juandy B
5.0
7/26/2024
Janelle was so nice and friendly. She helped us a lot. We were very nervous but she guided us well.
Response from It’s Official Services on 07/26/2024
Thank you, Juandy! Thank you to you and Astrid for trusting me to help you make things off...
icial! Stay in touch!
Dante C
5.0
7/20/2024
Some people say nothing is perfect, but our officiant (Janelle) was perfect for us. Janelle is a spectacular woman, that’s friendly, great positive energy and easy to open up to. We started working with Janelle individually, then we had group meetings. Janelle took the time to listen to our love story and twelve year relationship. From these meetings Janelle was able to draw up a ceremony design that would describe our journey as if she’d known us for years. Janelle is very thorough with explaining the marriage license process. The day of our wedding, Janelle came in and did what she does with ease and elegance. When it came to the actual ceremony, my husband and I approached the chapel doors. I became nervous and felt like my heart was beating out of my chest. When the chapel doors opened, we saw our guest and Janelle standing there looking like an angle in her big puffy tulle white dress. She followed our wedding color theme 😍. Once we made it down the aisle and to the alter, Janelle started her speech. A calm came over me, I was no longer nervous. The ceremony design that Janelle had come up with was true and touching to us and our guest. She guided us through that ceremony like an angel with wings. Janelle hung around at the reception, mingling with our friends and family. We received so many compliments about her. We could not be more happy with Janelle, so when people say nothings perfect. Think twice because sometimes there’s a little magic that will make things just perfect for you. That was Janelle for us.
Response from It’s Official Services on 07/26/2024
Dante, it was such a pleasure working with you and Jarrett! Thank you so much for such a h...
eartfelt review. Most importantly, thank you for trusting me with your vision for the ceremony! Stay in touch.
P.S-- Haha, the dress will be in my Officiant Outfit Hall of Fame for life.
Sandra Y
5.0
6/17/2024
Excellent, very resourceful, pleasant attitude. And very adaptive. Just orchestrated a superb,ceremony and I would highly recommended.
Jordan E
5.0
5/22/2024
I messaged Janelle frantically when I realized a couple months before my wedding day that I didn’t have an officiant. Janelle was a breeze to work with and handled all of my questions with grace and professionalism. She offers a generous range of packages and was able to cater to our needs last minute. We couldn’t recommend Janelle enough!
Response from It’s Official Services on 07/26/2024
Jordan! So happy to have been a part of the journey! Thank you so much for trusting me wit...
h helping you make things official.
Marianne B
5.0
2/05/2024
Janelle was absolutely amazing!! She made our wedding day so special! Everyone was raving about her after and saying how much they loved the ceremony. Janelle made the ceremony personal to us and a moment we will forever cherish. I would highly recommend her!!
Response from It’s Official Services on 02/05/2024
Marianne, it was such a pleasure celebrating love with you and Michael. Thank you for invi...
ting me on the journey!
Chalwe D
5.0
2/02/2024
Janelle officiated our private vow exchange and wedding ceremony. Her process is efficient and professional. She personalized her script to our personalities and love story. She goes above and beyond on the day of and offers support to make your day stress free. You are in great hands. BOOK her!
Response from It’s Official Services on 02/05/2024
Thank you so much, Chalwe! So honored to have been a part of two super special days for yo...
u and Mark.
Bridget O
5.0
9/26/2023
Janelle is a top tier wedding professional. My husband and I felt very taken care of during the whole process— from Janelle’s thoughtful interview questions to calming my nerves before the wedding to delivering a memorable ceremony. She patiently explained how to apply for a wedding license and sent us check ins and reminders. The ceremony itself was magical. Multiple people came up to me afterward and complimented Janelle and the fantastic ceremony! 10/10 would recommend!!!
Response from It’s Official Services on 02/05/2024
Bridget, thank you so much for inviting me on the journey. It was an absolute please celeb...
rating love with you and Nick.
Cynthia J
5.0
9/05/2023
My Husband found Janelle via the knot when we were in a pinch to find an officiant DAYS before our wedding on 8/31. We scheduled a consult call and immediately after the call knew we wanted to book Janelle for our wedding. She personable, sweet, accessible, and made us feel so at ease. Her process is very organized and straightforward. I also love that she schedules individual meeting with both partners to get to know us before writing her script. I 100% recommend Janelle. You won't regret it.
Response from It’s Official Services on 09/08/2023
Cynthia, thank you so much for your heartwarming words! It was an absolute pleasure being ...
invited on your wedding journey. Wishing you and Eddie all the best!
Lillian P
5.0
4/21/2023
Janelle is the best. She officiated my wedding, And it was so comforting to know that my ceremony was in good hands. From the initial consultation, Janelle listened. She heard my husband and I and came back with the most beautifully written ceremony. I must say that she has a way with words and was able to capture the essence of everything that we felt.
Response from It’s Official Services on 09/08/2023
It was amazing working with you! Thank you for your kind words!
Kadian C
5.0
4/18/2023
Janelle took the time to get to know my husband and me. It was so easy to be open with her about our long journey to marriage. From the conversations she had with us, she incorporated personal and heartfelt sentiments throughout the ceremony. It was an intimate experience for us as a couple despite being in front of 100+ people.
Response from It’s Official Services on 09/08/2023
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!
Sadieli M
5.0
4/12/2023
My now husband and I reached out to Janelle after having to change our wedding date, and my initial officiant was unavailable. Her ability to make the ceremony reflective of us within a week’s time is a true gift. Janelle was a joy to work with. She was flexible with our timeline and really saved the day for us.
Response from It’s Official Services on 09/08/2023
So happy to have been a part of the journey!
Vanessa J
5.0
4/12/2023
Overall, I cannot recommend Janelle highly enough. If you're looking for an officiant who will deliver a truly personalized and memorable ceremony, then look no further. Janelle is a true professional. She went above and beyond to make my special day one for the books. She worked with me and was more than an officiant since I was planning my wedding alone. She provided sound advice and was somewhat of a thought partner You cannot go wrong with Janelle.
Response from It’s Official Services on 09/08/2023
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