JOURNEYS OF THE HEART Ceremony Officiants

bout our relationship and truly made us feel comfortable about our big day. She used so many details from our original discussion to create a wedding ceremony that was 100% catered to our specific needs and vision. She was always supportive and let us collaborate with her to make sure the script was exactly how we wanted it. When it came time for the big day she arrived and delivered the most amazing ceremony. Still to this day, our family and friends tell us that it was the most special wedding ceremony that they've ever seen. This isn't an exaggeration. We loved our wedding and reception, but the Ceremony was absolutely the highlight of our special day. I couldn't recommend this company enough. Thanks Debby!

e us feel very comfortable. Jim was very organized and responsive which we thought was important when planning a wedding! We would highly recommend Jim for your ceremony!!

up to our wedding and sent all of the useful follow up information we needed about our marriage license afterward. Thank you Diane!

funny and we loved the balance. Would recommend very highly!

was super friendly and easy to work with. The ceremony that he conducted was FANTASTIC!!! All of our wedding guests kept asking how we found Kipp as our officiant! They thought that the ceremony fit us perfectly as a couple and we agree that it did!

ucceeded! We met virtually and in person and filled out a questionnaire so that he really understood who we are and our history together as a couple. He crafted the most amazing ceremony for us. All of our guests told us how touching the ceremony was. And he made it all very easy for us even though we were nervous. I highly recommend Jim to officiate your wedding! Thank you Jim for making our wedding very special!

and is willing to make any edits- I even called him the day of my wedding with a last minute change request. I would absolutely recommend him if you want a great and memorable ceremony.

is point than a vendor. He was very thorough and thoughtful in his preparation for the ceremonies, and asked us questions about ourselves to add a personalized touch. Our wedding guests were incredibly complimentary of the job Jim did, as he made the ceremonies much more engaging/customized than a typical wedding ceremony. We would wholeheartedly recommend working with Jim and Journeys of the Heart - definitely one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding!!

pliments about what a wonderful job he did honoring our respective religions, and making everybody feel welcomed. Highly recommend!!!

. We were especially grateful for his reflection on us as a couple, and his ways of tying in Christian elements to our ceremony. We received tons of compliments on how the ceremony went and Jim’s orchestrating of it. I definitely would recommend looking into this group if you are looking for officiants that would work to personalize your ceremony!

ly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant.

Our ceremony was perfect, and exactly how we imagined it and Kevin helped make that happen. We can’t thank him and Journeys of the Heart enough, and we’d highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for an officiant.

remony that came across as significant but not too serious, spiritual but not too religious, and Susan delivered exactly that. There were not many dry eyes in the audience (or at the altar) and Susan’s kind, effortless manner was perfect for the occasion. We received many compliments from guests about how beautiful our ceremony was.

ved how personal he made our ceremony. Our guests kept telling us what a great ceremony if was because of Brian.

t and Diane was so warm and kind. She made us both feel so comfortable! During the ceremony she made a couple jokes that made everyone laugh and put us all at ease. I cannot recommend Diane enough!

s authentic and true to who we are. Pre-COVID, he even went out of his way to meet us after a work trip in our hometown in Houston. Not to mention countless emails, calls and zooms over the wedding planning process. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and eloquent ceremony. We would highly recommend Steven to anyone in search of an officiant!

l she did. I would not hesitate to hire her!

nd welcome. She was accommodating to our particular requests while offering suggestions that made it perfect from the beginning. But most important she brought a beautiful presence to the ceremony--full of warmth and compassion. We couldn't imagine someone else performing the ceremony. A wonderful woman and it was an honor to have her marry us! Thanks!!

compliments on our ceremony and multiple people called out what a wonderful officiant Susan was and that it was the best ceremony they had ever witnessed. We would 10/10 recommend her. Thank you Susan!

o worry! Maura was able to meet with us on short notice and listened to exactly what we wanted and created a personalized and meaningful ceremony for us. She was so warm and personable. It was so easy to work with her and everyone commented that the ceremony was lovely. Thank you!!

efore deciding and she included us and encouraged us to make our ceremony our own. Maura was well prepared and the ceremony was beautiful from beginning to end! I'd highly recommend her and don't be afraid of adding parts to your ceremony to make it personal and yours!

know us and learn about our relationship. When we had to postpone our ceremony (originally set for May 2020), she was so flexible and understanding with rescheduling. More than anything, though, she truly made our wedding ceremony come to life. She incorporated so many thoughtful elements that really celebrated our partnership, and our loved ones. Each piece of the ceremony, most of which she drafted and reviewed with us (with of course a few surprises left for the day of), was thoughtful, genuine, and really reflected a personal level of care that warmed our hearts. She was also so thoughtful to ensure that all parts of the wedding and her phrasings were as inclusive as possible, so our loved ones of different backgrounds would all feel welcomed and comfortable. Our families and guests really can’t stop raving about how beautiful the ceremony was! My mom even said it was the best ceremony she’s ever seen in her life, and, although she may be a bit biased, as it was her daughter’s marriage, many others echoed a similar sentiment. When we first were engaged, we didn’t have any set ideas about who would officiate, and it was absolutely fate we met Susanne at an event hosted by our venue. My husband and I can’t imagine our special day without her now, and we are so truly honored and blessed to have been married by such a kind, detailed, and truly wonderful person!! Thank you so much!!!

thought he was amazing. For an interfaith wedding he captured both traditions very well.

eassured us everything will be okay, and how our love will be celebrated! After knowing Kevin now for almost 2 full years, Kevin really got to know us, we met for lunch pre-covid to go over everything in regards to original May ceremony. After postponing, everything of course moved virtually, but we facetimed with Kevin 2 more times before our wedding, and constantly in touch via email. Kevin added such a personal touch to our ceremony, really diving into our love story. Everyone LOVED how personal our ceremony was, everyone said they never been to a wedding that was so deep and personal like ours, but everyone LOVED it and felt like they really understood the love between Erik and I through Kevin's powerful words throughout the ceremony. Some of our guests even asked if Kevin was a close family friend, or our connection to Kevin. Kevin really did go above and beyond to get to know us as individuals as well as us as a couple. We cannot thank Kevin enough for the beautiful ceremony, and uniting us in marriage. He really did go above and beyond, and we cannot recommend him enough, he really was the best!

th Naila at a local coffee shop, where we connected in a way that felt more like we were old friends. She worked with us over the next few months to learn more about our love story, and provide support as we navigated the difficulties of planning a wedding during COVID. We were married on 9/6/20, our original wedding date, and through the constant changes and difficulties, Naila's care and compassion was obvious through her calming presence before the ceremony and her moving words throughout. To this day, we still receive compliments on how unique and beautiful the ceremony was. Even months after our celebration, my husband and I keep in touch with Naila. We simply can not recommend her highly enough!

s flexible when we had to postpone due to COVID, and was very accommodating when I asked if he could incorporate details about my grandmother who had passed away after our original wedding date. I love how he personalized our ceremony with our love story and made it more special.

sharing it. My wife and I worked specifically with Maura, giving her detail and insight into our love for one another--giving her the opportunity to see who we are as a couple in order to develop and share who we are, and what we mean to each other in front of our friends and family. She was fantastic throughout the process. Quick to ask questions, and quick to respond with answers if we had any of our own. Her words were beautiful, and really spoke to us, and is something that will remember as my wife and I continue to walk with each other day holding on to that promise we made to each other nearly one year ago. I would definitely recommend Journeys of the Heart, as well as Maura. It's a great chance to share your story, in a delicately crafted way.

Maura asked us to fill out a survey in the weeks leading up to our wedding, which she used to write a touching and intimate "love story" for the ceremony. Maura was prepared, showed up on time, respectful of Covid protocols, flexible with changing plans (we had to move the ceremony from the back yard to the front porch because of rain), and set the perfect tone. She also did a great job handling the paperwork to make our marriage official in the eyes of the state. We were very pleased with Maura's work!

what we were doing! - and such a calming and kind presence throughout the planning process and the ceremony itself. Our guests were amazed at how "us" the ceremony was, how personal and touching Maura made it, and one person remarked that they'd like Maura to basically follow her around and officiate her whole life :) She has, I suspect, some sort of actual superpowers involving patience and compassion - she wrangled wayward wedding party members, calmed an anxious bride, crafted a beautiful ceremony in two languages, and somehow managed to deliver it in such a way that both my husband and I felt grounded and present the whole time.

ephen. We are so glad we went with Journeys from the Heart for our ceremony which incorporated both Roman Catholic and Jewish traditions. Between Gabbi and Stephen's combined efforts we had a wonderful ceremony that received numerous compliments from our family and guests.

mple words and memories into a beautiful, heart-felt, pure, and amazing ceremony. Everyone continuously comments on how well she had conducted the ceremony and molded it to who we are. We were always grateful for her kind words and support throughout the entire process.

o we couldn't meet with Kevin face to face, but he made sure to set up a FaceTime meeting with us and we ended up talking to him for quite some time! We instantly clicked and we were so happy to find someone that felt like family to us. Kevin was so flexible with what we wanted in the ceremony and helped us add in many non-traditional parts to our ceremony with a welcoming heart. Our guests are still raving about how personal, respectful, and genuine he was throughout the entire ceremony and we couldn't have picked a better person to marry us! We highly suggest you hiring him for your special day! Thank you Kevin!

eate with her. Whether you know exactly what kind of ceremony you want, or you have absolutely no clue, she is well prepared to guide you through the process. Our ceremony was unforgettable. Susanne really captured how important family was to us and created a beautiful ceremony that touched everyones hearts. Our guests told us all night long and the days following the wedding how absolutely incredible our ceremony was. And we feel the same. It felt so intimate, and everyone there felt that as well. I can't thank her enough for this beautiful memory/experience she has given us.

te our ceremony as we were able to see her in action when she officiated for my brother-in-law's ceremony. We feel so fortunate to have had Naila officiate our ceremony. She is so genuine and you can tell that she loves what she does. She was supportive through the whole process and went over what we could expect on our big day. Our favorite thing was that she made sure that the ceremony was personalized to us so we could have a unique and special ceremony. We HIGHLY recommend Naila from Journeys of the Heart for your ceremony! You will not be disappointed!

he took her time in getting to know us, spent countless hours on perfecting our ceremony ensuring that our feedback was all captured. She made our wedding day absolutely perfect and everyone raved about our ceremony after. Eve was wonderful to work with from day one and up through and even after our wedding. Not only did she perform such a beautiful ceremony, she left us with the most special gift..a copy of our entire wedding ceremony all beautifully typed up and binded together. We have already recommended Eve to other newly engaged couples. You will not be sorry if you choose Eve for your special day.

e and as a couple. She rejoiced in hearing our story, getting to know us over a series of phone calls, emails and in person. We were married in Philadelphia, but not from the area. That did not stop Susan from being present and meeting us in a random number of places from our hotel to the Wegman's coffee shop. She was an integral and amazing part of our day, but more importantly the preparation for our wedding. She was critical in helping us devise a ceremony that brought together the best of who we are. She was creative in working with us on the components and parts of our ceremony that made it so unique. In addition, she collaborated with each of us individually, helping us draft our vows. Overall, we could not have asked for a more special person to officiate and bring us together on our day. Many of our friends and family remarked how Susan contributed to making it an incredibly moving and memorable experience.

me!). We 100% recommend him! -Kaitlyn and Adam Cwik

let me be honest, I wasn’t sure what we were supposed to be looking for in an officiant. We met Kipp once in person and walking out from our meeting we obviously liked him but just thought “it’s a quick ceremony - all you really need is someone to speak to your guests and marry you - easy enough.” We’ve been to weddings before (and again being honest) I don’t remember their officiant because they weren’t memorable - but that’s what sets Kipp apart from all officiants. Kipp was the most memorable and the most amazing human to speak on our behalf. We were blown away with him. Kipp interacted with our guests, he had them laughing and crying and I have pictures to prove it! I received pictures back from our photographer and all pictures taking during the ceremony of our guests showed such emotion- it was beautiful. My favorite candid picture is of our parents - during the ceremony they had this genuine laugh ... it’s hard to explain, but that is a memory I love and I love that Kipp brought that out of them when speaking of our love story. It’s insane thinking that we booked Kipp because we needed an officiant, but in reality we were truly blessed because in that moment we realized he changed our view on what an officiant is supposed to do - and that was to be memorable. Thank you Kipp. I still haven’t gotten over how amazing my ceremony was and neither have my guests. I had several people ask me for his information because they want to recommend him to other couples or keep his name for when they get married. Yes, Kipp was THAT GOOD! He truly has a gift.

nal one. He met us at our venue, asked us a lot of questions, and encouraged us to be true to ourselves. Our ceremony was very important to us; we wanted it to truly reflect who we were as a couple. Jim was able to blend both of our views and backgrounds into a beautiful ceremony. He was also extremely flexible and always open to any edits or feedback. We received so many compliments about how unique & engaging our ceremony was, and we are still moved when we think back on it. We will forever remember Jim’s kindness. Thank you so much! ~Catherine

ple and brought who we were alive. Extremely friendly, welcoming and understanding, we couldn't have chose a better person. If we had to do it over again 1000x we would still pick Journeys and Jim!!!

ly did Jim help to keep us organized and provide guidance, but he spent the time getting to know us in order to create a ceremony that was unique and personal to the two of us. We opted not to have a rehearsal and to be honest it wasn't necessary since Jim had been so involved and organized beforehand. The day of our wedding couldn't have gone better and we have been receiving nonstop compliments in the last two months on how beautiful our ceremony was. I would absolutely recommend Journeys Of The Heart, especially Jim Haley. They take the work out of planning your ceremony while keeping it very custom & personal at the same time!

w us better. We wanted a more traditional wedding because my husbands grandmother wanted us to get married in a church but we decided not to. Jim went above and beyond to make our ceremony everything we wanted it to be. He even made sure to use the Philadelphia Eagles a big part of the ceremony because my husband and I are HUGE fans. We received so many compliments about how unique, engaging and personalized our ceremony was. We are BEYOND amazed and happy with all of Jim's work and are so grateful to have had him as our officiant ! Thank you again so much for making our day amazing !

ane took my information to see who was available (you can read bios online which is very nice) and got back that Jim was willing to step in last minute and do our wedding! We met with him and he made us feel so calm about the last minute arrangement from that moment up until the wedding itself. We were able to customize our vows and we had a beautiful ceremony which included acknowledgment of our parents, participation from our BM and MOH, some laughs and tears. The process was very easy afterwards, too. I didn't want to say goodbye! Haha I would use this organization again - they will be who I recommend to anyone getting married and who I call if we have a child or if a loved one passes. I know their kindness and professionalism will be at the right level. Thank you for making our day seamless and special. We'll never forget it.

oing through the ceremony planning stages and making any final touches! The ceremony was so sweet and just what we wanted.

rocess was seamless and after meeting with him just once we exchanged a few emails and he crafted a beautiful personalized ceremony that allowed for our input and suggestions. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

gious references, and Bob did a nice job finding a balance and weaving in those pieces into his overall script during the ceremony. I'm not sure how if this is the norm, but we appreciated getting a chance to review everything in advance of the wedding. There wasn't really anything we changed, other than maybe a small personal detail or so, but it was great to see and helped us imagine how everything fit together. Bob was also an indispensable part of our wedding planning process leading up to, and the day of the wedding, as far as ensuring we knew all everything involved during the day of process. He was the first to arrive at the venue, which gave us a chance to discuss the wedding, but appreciated getting to discuss some of the key details of the actual procession in person in the time before the ceremony began (unfortunately we didn't get a chance to do a rehearsal with him prior). The ceremony itself was beautiful, and Bob was a fantastic presence. We loved the pictures and the unofficial audio recording afterwards as well! We were thrilled to have him play such a key part of our wedding, and would highly recommend him!

thorough. His ceremony was awesome and included everything we had hoped for! Jim is the consummate professional and clearly has a genuine, caring passion for what he does. Throughout the planning stage it was effortless to work with Jim; he is very proactive and upbeat. We recommend Journey's of the Heart and specifically Jim Haley!

and make sure it had all of the elements that we wanted in it (and excluded those that we didn’t). It is a special memory to look back and know that your ceremony was customized just for you! I highly recommend Kevin if you are looking for an officiant!

She worked with us to create the perfect ceremony that was unique and true to our relationship. During the planning process we had several phone/skpye/email conversations and she provided us with a lot of examples of readings, rituals, vow wording, ring exchange wording, etc. This helped us a lot! We also added wording and readings that we liked on our own and Eve crafted it into a beautiful ceremony that flowed perfectly. Many people came up to us and told us how beautiful our ceremony was and how joyful Eve’s delivery was. One thing that we especially loved was how she wove our love story into the ceremony. We filled out a questionnaire about our relationship and the way she told our story was beautiful! It made it unique to our love and not just generic. We love Eve and are so happy that she was part of the best day of our lives!

nd and easy to work with. Thank you!!!!

on and we are so grateful that he was a part of our special day! Everyone raved about how sweet the ceremony was, thank you so much Journeys of the Heart!

r ceremony, and the overall loving energy she emitted. We were so fortunate that Eve was available to do our ceremony a year later. She was extremely helpful during the planning process. She was able to provide us with great suggestions in areas of the ceremony we were unsure of. Where we knew exactly what we wanted, even though it broke with popular traditions, Eve never pressured us to alter the ceremony in anyway. She provided us with with many opportunities to revise and add to the ceremony. Day of, she was a calming presence and honestly felt like another family member. We are so thankful that she came into our lives, starting our marriage off in such a loving way.

We wanted our ceremony to be personal and truly represent us as a couple. He did exactly that. We received SO many compliments about how unique, engaging and personalized our ceremony was. We are BEYOND thrilled with all of Jim's work and he holds a special place in our heart.

, 2019 and we still have friends and family that are continuously talking about how touching our ceremony was. I would recommend Journey's of the Heart to anyone interested. THANK YOU.

mely short notice, she cut no corners, emailing back and forth with ideas for the ceremony. The ceremony was made special through the bits of our personalities she weaved into her words. The most meaningful piece of the ceremony was having one of our grandfathers read a piece about what marriage means to him, which was Eve's suggestion. Regardless of how much time we had to plan, I don't think we could have found a better officiant.

n-religious wording, somewhat traditional but with updates phrasing. She took all of our suggestions and our “love story” and made them into a beautiful ceremony. She incorporated the “ritual” we suggested, as well as a part about the symbolism of our rings, which were carved gifted to us by my husband’s native Canadian grandfather. We had so many complements about the ceremony, and it was one of our favorite parts. I HIGHLY recommend Diane!!

always in contact with us and always on top of things. Always had wonderful suggestions. He couldn’t have made the process of creating our ceremony any easier if he tried! The ceremony itself was beautifully written and I loved that it was so personal to my husband and I. We received so many comments from our guests about how beautiful it was! I would recommend Bob to anyone!

put so much thought and detail into capturing our love story. Our guests - many of whom had never been to this kind of personal ceremony (vs. a church ceremony, etc.) - were absolutely blown away! Jim did an amazing job presenting ideas to us and also helping bring to life some of our own. I couldn't recommend Journeys of the Heart more, specifically Jim Haley! We had such a great experience that I connected one of my best friends to the organization and she has already booked her officiant for a June wedding :) Spreading the love!

how I could incorporate my children. Our ideal ceremony would have taken place in a church but do to the holiday that was not possible, Maura made sure we included religious readings and we did not feel like we missed anything. I met Maura in person the day of my wedding and her warm, inviting smile made my husband and I feel as it we knew her forever and like she was an actual guest happy to be a part of our special day. I highly recommend Journeys of the Heart. Easy, Professional, and Truly heart felt.

no issue working with that. She was able to put together our ceremony and provide us with ideas or suggestions in different areas to personalize it more. We worked together up until the day before the wedding tweaking the ceremony dialogue. Susanne was so trusting and reliable that we didn't have to worry about a thing.

t languages. Susan has been very nice and patient at the rehearsal to make sure everyone is on the same page. Everything is perfect on our big day!

anted and what meant most to us as a couple. It meant so much to have a Jewish ceremony rich in culture but not religious. We got amazing compliments and I think the best was “that was the most personalized ceremony I’ve ever been to”. Working with Eve and Journeys was one of our best decisions while planning our wedding.

d were connected with officiant Kevin Barr about a year prior to our wedding date. We really could not have asked for a better officiant than Kevin! After our initial in-person meeting, Kevin put together a personalized ceremony incorporating our unique story and interests. Throughout the planning process, Kevin would check in to see how things were going for us and to offer helpful advice along the way. On the day of our wedding, Kevin pulled off the perfect ceremony, mixing our personalized story with humor and advice. We received (and continue to receive) so many compliments from guests and family on the great job that Kevin did! Over the year of planning, Kevin became a friend. We were so happy to have him play such a big part in our wedding and would recommend him to any couple looking for the perfect officiant for their day.

eaching out to me to tell me that they were overwhelmed by the beautiful ceremony and the special moments Kevin incorporated into our day. I do not have enough good things to say about our experience. We worked together to create exactly what we wanted to say, and we could not have been happier with the outcome.

a soul inspiring ceremony that truly spoke to the hearts of all involved, and made my husband and I feel safe, joyous, and heard. Susan made our day!

or me, as we were doing an interfaith wedding, where the priest had known my husband's family for practically their entire lives. Hearing Eve's voice and seeing her face put me immediately at ease. She just has a natural calming and rational presence about her that is so necessary for anyone's wedding day. She also works with you in whatever capacity you want. She is more than happy to do all the research and put together vows from scratch, or, if you are a crazy OCD bride like me, she will do exactly as you want and say exactly what you want her to say (adding in suggestions and tidbits that were extremely welcomed!) I would recommend Eve to anyone!! love you Eve!!

s so easy to work with and patient when we were a little late to respond. We loved his tone and style- it was a perfect match for our not-really-religious-but-still-somewhat-traditional style. Jim made our ceremony a really meaningful part of our day that we truly will never forget.

and unique it caprtired of we felt about each other and was anything but cookie cutter. So many people commented on how special the ceremony was and how it really fit us as a couple. If you are looking for a ceremony that really captures you as a couple and what you want for your further together, hiring a Officient from Journeys of the Heart is a no brainer.

he wedding with such genuineness.

to reflect our personalities and she delivered with perfection!! Highly recommend her and Journeys of the Heart!