JOURNEYS OF THE HEART Ceremony Officiants

d in the moment, which was very helpful. Afterward, people were telling us how beautiful the ceremony was. She even got a shoutout from my grandfather during his reception speech, which prompted a round of applause. Thank you so much, Susan. You helped make our wedding an incredible day. 

truly could not recommend him more highly. From our very first call, Stephen was incredibly thoughtful, organized, and supportive. He walked us through common ceremony structures and helped us think creatively about how to personalize ours in a meaningful way. Thanks to his guidance, we were able to incorporate special elements like a Bible reading from the groom’s mom and a love box built by the groom’s dad—details that made our ceremony feel uniquely “us.” Throughout the entire process, Stephen was extremely responsive and easy to work with. He also took the time to review our vows and made sure we stayed on top of important logistics, like marriage license timing, which we really appreciated. On the day of the wedding, he arrived over an hour early, which immediately put us at ease. Everything ran smoothly, and his calm, professional presence helped set the tone for a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. If you’re looking for an officiant who is reliable, thoughtful, and truly invested in making your ceremony special, we would recommend Stephen again and again.

nt, he was receptive to feedback and provided personalized elements to drafts of his routine. When there was a technical difficulty, he was able to improvise and ensure the ceremony proceeded smoothly. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.

ation with ease, and delivered an unforgettable bilingual ceremony that our families are still tearing up over. Thank you, Steve!!

as in making our ceremony meaningful and personal. She took the time to really get to know us and crafted a ceremony that felt completely authentic to our relationship. On the wedding day, she was absolutely incredible. She delivered our ceremony with so much warmth, sincerity, and grace that it honestly felt like someone who had known us for years was speaking. So many of our guests came up to us afterward asking, “Who was your officiant?!” and saying how beautiful and personal the ceremony was. Several people even assumed she must have been a close friend or family member because of how naturally and thoughtfully she spoke about us. Sara created such a special atmosphere and set the tone for the entire day. We will always remember how meaningful that moment felt, and we are so grateful she was the one who married us. If you are looking for an officiant who truly cares and will make your ceremony unforgettable, Sara is the person you want.

completely changed our perspective. She was so incredibly kind and was so invested in our love story, it felt like we had known her for years!! Following the ceremony, we even had guests asking which side of the family Susan was on!  She delivered the ceremony beautifully and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Thank you Susan!!! 

art. Diane had such a meaningful, calm and heartfelt presence while delivering our ceremony. Not only does she make it easy, but also thorough in setting up your ceremony. She collects every detail you'd like included. She provided many different options and accepted all of our preferences. She delivered the exact ceremony we were expecting that felt true to us and eloquently written (and delivered!). Our story was thoughtfully put together with all of the vows and ceremonial touches we selected. We could not have been happier, along with our guests being so impressed. If you are looking for an authentic and warming ceremony, Diane is certain to deliver that for you. Thank you, Diane!

t with us 2x prior to our wedding, and we were able to review her draft of the ceremony weeks in advance. She was receptive and understanding to notes. Day of, she was extremely professional and knew exactly what she was doing. We did a quick rehearsal before our guests arrived, and everything went seamlessly. She connected with the music to confirm cues, and was very knowledgeable of equipment that was needed - both sound wise and marriage license wise! Highly recommend working with the team at Journeys of the Heart. You will not regret it!

hat mattered to us. He crafted a ceremony that felt completely unique to who we are, weaving in personal details and moments that made it feel intimate and meaningful. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and smooth process overall and are so thankful for the care and attention he brought to our special day. Highly recommend Stephen and Journeys of the Heart.

ff's efficiency and professionalism were truly impressive. We discovered Wedding Wednesdays online, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. Our family will always treasure the memories from that day. We appreciate your experienced staff and look forward to scheduling another ceremony for our 30-year anniversary. We will highly recommend your services to our friends and family. Your staff deserves 5 stars.

special, specific, and tailored to you. Many of our guests commented on how much they loved the ceremony and Stephen. Compliments to him! We could not have been happier! Thank you Stephen and Journeys of the Heart!

the ceremony and logistics ahead of time, which really helped ease our nerves before the big day. The ceremony was short, sweet, and beautiful. We chose to share our wedding vows privately before the ceremony, but even without our personalized vows the script that Stephen used for our ceremony was heartfelt and touching. Stephen and Susan made our day so special and we had an amazing experience with them!

ate. Susanne is warm, kind, and really leads from the heart, which is reflected in how she led our ceremony. She was so accommodating to all of our ideas of things we wanted to include, and also had so many ideas of her own that really helped to craft a beautiful ceremony. Her words are so moving and beautiful, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect and beautiful ceremony. And so many of our guests complimented us on Susanne and the ceremony afterwards, as well. Susanne was also so helpful with navigating the marriage license process. We cannot recommend her enough!

the way leading up to the wedding day to come up with a ceremony that was personalized to us and it really showed to our guests. Would highly highly recommend Journeys of the Heart!

nd warmest person. She was so helpful throughout the ENTIRE process and led the ceremony so well. She provided so many helpful resources for us, wrote her ceremony speech so well (and she was absolutely perfect during the ceremony), and even made sure that everyone put their phones away during the ceremony (as I hoped). She was such a calming presence on our wedding day as well.

our ceremony to life. From sending us potential vows and readings when we were struggling to decide, to proofreading our personal vows and giving us feedback, communication with Sara was always easy. She set up a document after our initial meeting with our ceremony outline, and in the months leading up to the wedding we made edits and adjustments as needed. We chose to do a Celtic handfasting as part of our ceremony, and Sara was great at incorporating it into the plan and the knot tying on the wedding day turned out beautiful.

remony was so beautiful and her word of advice, calm energy and instructions made it that way. We cannot recommend her enough.

y. He put a lot of time and effort into getting to know my husband and I and even met us for coffee to go over our ceremony and make sure everything was perfect. We couldn’t recommend him enough.

t to finish. Steven took the time to get to know us and truly tailored our ceremony to reflect our relationship and values. It felt personal, meaningful, and exactly what we had hoped for. We are so thankful for his presence on our big day—highly recommend!

r big day! He calmed our nerves and was very thorough with everything. On the day of he provided us with the best ceremony imaginable. Our guests loved it and most importantly my husband and I loved it! He spoke beautifully and moved every single one of us that day. We cannot recommend him and this company enough!

c! Mary met with us virtually to go over our preferences for our ceremony and gave suggestions based on our interests. A few weeks before the wedding we worked together to create the perfect script! Mary reassured us and was knowledgeable about the ceremony and marriage license process. Would definitely recommend Journeys of the Heart, especially Mary!

was hard, but we ended up choosing Maura Manzo as our officiant and it was one of the best decisions we made. She was very nice and helped us understand the whole process during our first meeting. We knew we wanted a short, non-religious ceremony and she helped us achieve that while still incorporating Journey’s of the Heart signature love story. The love story added so much more personalization into the ceremony and it helped make the whole thing even more special. On the day of our wedding ceremony, Maura ran back and forth between me and my husband making sure we all understood what was going on. She delivered our ceremony beautifully despite the fact that my husband was making me laugh almost the whole time. I can’t thank her enough for all she did for us. I highly recommend Maura and Journeys of the Heart for your wedding!

ul, personal ceremony and we received so many compliments afterwards. If you are not sure where to start with finding an officiant, we highly recommend Journeys of the Heart.

le times, truly getting to know us as a couple and listening to our story. Brian and I wanted a personalized ceremony that reflected who we are, and Susan crafted something truly heartfelt and meaningful. She seamlessly incorporated the elements that mattered most to us—our dogs, Philadelphia sports, Disney, and lighthearted moments that captured our personalities. I especially appreciated how beautifully she wove in the Invisible String Theory and our Oathing Stone, making them feel like natural and integral parts of our ceremony. Susan’s thoughtfulness and creativity made our ceremony unique and deeply personal. She was also incredibly responsive via email and text, which was invaluable during the stressful wedding planning process. After our ceremony, so many of our family members and friends told us how wonderful and heartfelt it was—they even thought Susan was someone we had known for years! 😊 If you’re looking for someone to create a meaningful, personalized, and unforgettable ceremony, I wholeheartedly recommend Susan. She will bring warmth, creativity, and a genuine connection to your special day.

ly how we wanted it. Thank you!

planner suggested finding an officiant with Journeys of the Heart and we were connected with Stephen Workman, who we immediately liked. From our first introduction email, Steve was warm, professional, and thoughtful. He helped craft a beautiful ceremony and really got to know my husband and I to create a memorable ceremony that spoke to us as a couple. He made suggestions on how to structure the ceremony and include various readings and traditions from each of our backgrounds. Our ceremony may have been the favorite part of our wedding and Steve is to thank for that! He also made the process of getting a wedding license straightforward and was on top of the technicalities of getting married and mailing the wedding certificate. It may not sound like a big deal, but when there are 1,000 things going on, it was a relief to trust he was on top of the actual legal steps! I highly recommend working with Steve Workman from Journeys of the Heart.

y required translations for traveling families, and Stephen made additional time to work with the translator. Overall, our ceremony was unique, fun, and everything we wanted. I want to thank Stephen for going above and beyond to deliver a moment my wife and I will never forget.

ned out to be more spectacular that we could have imagined. Even before the ceremony, Sara brought her kind and caring energy to the day, and really connected with our attendees.

e for what we wanted and who we are. Everyone could not stop complimenting us all night on how beautiful the ceremony was! We can't wait to keep looking back on videos and revisiting the perfect start to our marriage.

d us craft a very personal and meaningful ceremony. Through our ceremony, we were able to ackowledge our family, share our story, and incorporate traditions. Our guests said that the ceremony was their favorite part of the day.

truly a gift to find. She was unbelievably kind and caring, listening to every single word we said throughout the entire planning process. From the initial Zoom call, we knew she would be perfect for us. It is nerve wrecking to find someone you trust to officiate one of the most special days of your lives, but with Susanne, you’ll second guess why you were ever worried. She incorporated such important elements such as honoring our loved ones near, far, and no longer with us. Everything was so, so special.

was every thing we could have hoped for and more. Highly recommend!

erything would go well - and it did! We loved that our ceremony was perfectly tailored to us, and many of our guests commented on how beautiful and meaningful it was. I'm so glad we went with a professional instead of asking one of our friends, which was our initial plan.

person that he made us feel so comfortable from the first meeting that we had with him. The ceremony that he was able to give us was picture perfect from start to finish as he was able to sum up our love story from the very beginning up to that moment where we said I do. We are so glad that we chose Journeys of the Heart because we know that even if we did not go with Jim, we would have found a great officiant but we are ultimately really happy with our decision to go with him.

! She was so kind and patient, explained everything, and great to work with. We got the middle package, which I believe was the Gold, and it was perfect. We loved the ability to customize our ceremony. We received so many compliments on the ceremony and many people thought that Maura was a friend or family with how personal and deep it was! People laughed and cried during the ceremony, and above everything, said they could really feel the love between my husband and I on our special day, which is exactly what we wanted. We even had the toughest of men admitting to shedding a few tears! Thank you so much Maura & Journeys of the Heart for making our day so personal and full of love!!!!

meeting. From our very first phone call, I knew that we would go with her, but she suggested my husband and I meet her in person first. We met her at our wedding venue and talked for over an hour, and the second we got in the car my husband said that's our woman! My husband and I can be indecisive but we both chose Susanne immediately because we knew there is not a better option than her. We cannot recommend her enough to anyone who wants their ceremony to be full of love and light. Susanne was so warm and genuinely cared about making our day super personal and all about us. You would've thought we knew her for our entire lives with how perfectly she encapsulated our love story and performed our ceremony! It was so personal and so beautiful. Susanne also went above and beyond finding the appropriate language and readings we wanted incorporated, and worked with us when we, being indecisive, couldn't figure out what unity ceremony to do. Many of our wedding guests went out of their way to tell us how beautiful our ceremony was and how wonderful of a job Susanne did. Typically a guest will comment only on the venue and food, but hearing that they loved our ceremony and thought it was beautiful really made us realize how special Susanne is and how wonderful she is at her job.