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Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. And it is your vows -- your "joyful promises" -- that are at the heart of it all. That's why we take the time to help you craft a meaningful ceremony done your way, one that touches your heart and creates a beautiful, lifetime memory.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
- Interfaith
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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We are so glad to have met Marti at a wedding Expo. She officiated at my daughter's wedding this past Saturday in Joliet and the bride and groom were so happy with the way Marti conducted the ceremony. She is a true professional and so many guests commented on how lovely the wedding was. Highly recommend!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Marti from Joyful Promises for my wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the exceptional service she provided.
Her professionalism and attention to detail were remarkable. She took time to get to know us as a couple. She guided us through the entire process, ensuring that all legal requirements were met and providing helpful suggestions along the way. Her expertise and experience shone through, as they effortlessly led the ceremony with confidence and grace.
One of the most memorable aspects was her ability to create a warm and engaging atmosphere. She effortlessly captured the essence of our relationship and infusing the ceremony with love, joy, and sincerity.
Throughout the entire planning process, Marti was responsive, flexible, and accommodating. She genuinely cared about making our wedding ceremony a truly special and meaningful occasion. Her genuine passion for her work was evident in every interaction we had.
If you're looking for an officiant who will create a heartfelt, and unforgettable ceremony for your wedding, I highly recommend Marti of Joyful Promises. You can be confident that your wedding ceremony will be everything you've ever dreamed of and more.
Lets be honest - unless you have a regular church, who’s going to marry you is a big question.
We worked with Marti who was professional and great to work with. We had no idea what to do with this aspect of our planning but Marti helped us out with examples and a questionnaire to help us think of how we wanted our own story to be told. This is the most personal part of the wedding and having a good guide helps. She was willing to do anything we asked to make it personal. We asked for short and sweet and that’s what she gave us and even personalized it for us. She also had no problems with meeting up for rehearsal at places other then the venue. She was on time and all papers were filed timely with no issues.
My husband and I just got married this past July, and Marti at Joyful Promises helped make our ceremony the most special moment of my life. In the planning process, my husband and I were pretty unsure of what we wanted. She had an initial meeting with us where she talked through options and helped us think things through. A few weeks before the wedding, I lost my grandmother and asked her to add something to our ceremony in remembrance. She was so quick to respond and so kind. At our rehearsal, she was so organized and kept my large bridal party focused on what they needed to do. Marti also helped us work through our unity ceremony and fine tune it. On the day of the wedding, Marti's words were touching and impactful as she guided us through the ceremony. I could not be happier with our choice of Joyful Promises. Beyond all of these wonderful things, Joyful Promises is very reasonable compared to some other officiant services, and Marti's modern wording made it clear that two equal partners were joining together--something very important to me. I highly recommend Joyful Promises.
Finding someone to marry my husband and I was our biggest struggle. Our moms has certain things they wanted out of the ceremony. My husband and I both grew up religious but do not practice it now. We still wanted religion to be part of our ceremony but more fitting our life. Marti is amazing and within minutes of meeting her I knew she was perfect and would be marrying us!
Marti helped us plan a ceremony that was exactly what we wanted: short and sweet but personal, contemporary, beautiful and memorable. From the beginning she was always accommodating and pleasant to work with.
She was great!
Marti Barton served as the officiant for our wedding and did a wonderful job! I loved that she respected and included all of our requests, while also adding in her own touches that were so special! She did a fantastic job running the rehearsal and making sure that everyone knew exactly what to do.
Marti was just wonderful to work with. From our first meeting I knew she was the perfect officiant for our wedding! Marti makes you feel very comfortable and really walks you through all aspects of the ceremony process. She is flexible and encourages you to make the ceremony how you want it, not how it should be. I appreciated Marti's sense of humor and the personal touches she brought to the wedding. Her words were beautifully written and spoken and I'm so happy she was the one that brought us together. I would recommend Marti to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
Chosing an officiant was one of the most difficult things for me. I have seen a lot of wedding ceremonies that are just creepy. I knew that i wanted something that was short, sweet and to the point. I did a bit of research and found that this service could actually be quite expensive!! I even considered having a family friend do it to save on the cost. I finally found Joyful Promises and after reading about Marti on the webpage i knew instantly that she would be perfect. The icing on the cake was the price! Very affordable! Marti was very responsive and put me at ease during the time leading up to my wedding. On the day of the wedding she was on time and very professional. The cereomony was absolutely beautiful. We have gotten several comments on how much everyone enjoyed it. I highly recommend Marti for anyone who is searching for their perfect fit.
WOW I could NOT believe how lucky my husband and I got with our pick. Marti was an AMAZING officiant and she made our ceremony so so special!!! Not only is she affordable which I would not have a problem paying twice that amount after seeing how amazing she was, she was a true professional. She came to our rehearsal which was at the hotel ( we had a non-religious ceremony) and was so organized and got everyone in order and made sure everything was perfect for the following day. I honestly can't thank her enough!!!
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440 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL
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