Love & Wisdom Inc.

ney and the Love & Wisdom team. We were able to meet Rodney in person where he asked a few questions and the conversation flowed. He did an absolute incredible job and we now consider him a friend. He added just enough humor to get our crowd laughing but also enough serious elements for the perfect balance. It was a beautiful ceremony and we can’t recommend Rodney and Love & Wisdom enough.

-religious in nature. My wife & I highly recommend Love & Wisdom for your officiant needs!

a perfect, heartfelt, beautiful ceremony. I will forever be recommending Rodney to everyone I know who is looking for an officiant.

m didn't skip a beat - we filled out our survey and were matched with Mikey Minor. My husband and I cannot stop gushing about how much we loved have Mikey be a part of our big day. Not only was he super flexible and worked with our needs to create a personalized ceremony, but he also proof-read our vows and offered feedback. He made us feel like a priority even though I'm sure October was a busy month for him and Love & Wisdom. We actually received multiple positive comments from our wedding guests who wanted to know how long we knew Mikey and if we were friends previous to the ceremony because the ceremony experience was so relaxed, comfortable, and seamless for all that witness and attended - that's how good Love & Wisdom was at matching us based on our survey results. We seriously cannot thank Love & Wisdom and Mikey enough for contributing to our big day. From quick communication, positive & constructive feedback when needed, and just Mikey's humorous/easy-going personality at the Rehearsal and Ceremony - it's certainly something that we will look back on fondly when we remember our wedding day.

n personal vows. Could not recommend Love & Wisdom and specifically Rodney enough!

in the ceremony. We especially liked the added bonus of their services in providing couple's trivia and other couple's quiz, which allow you to better prepare for marriage and get to know your partner! These quizzes helped to promote conversations you might not normally have and allow for a deeper insight into your thoughts and feelings. We would recommend Love & Wisdom Inc. for their professional, genuine and caring service.

al perfectly as well. We got reminders to get our marriage license too. We got a follow up email shortly after the wedding day with follow up information on him submitting our license which put my mind at ease, and even provided us a link for me to be able to easily change my last name (as easy as that process can be anyways). We are extremely happy we had Philip as our officiant and would highly recommend!

loved and highly recommend. We always felt that we could be our true selves. Jay helped us build our perfect ceremony from start to finish. :)

! Philip and the team provided helpful information about the entire marriage process and made sure we were aware of important to-dos and reminders. I highly recommend Love & Wisdom for your wedding day.

y Minor to officiate our wedding and he was perfect pairing for us. We are not local but while in town visiting our venue, we met with Mikey in person to get to know each other and talk through the process. Mikey was very easy to work with and he made the entire process easy. Love & Wisdom also send out informative emails throughout the process (i.e. reminder and instructions for getting your marriage license). Great company to work with and we'd highly recommend!

amily after the ceremony. I would 100% recommend this company for anyone getting married in the Asheville area.

could do it. We really couldn't have asked for a better experience!

ook the time to get to know us and used what he learned in our ceremony. We received so many compliments on our ceremony and on how great he was. The Monday after the wedding, Rob emailed us to let us know he mailed in our marriage license and wished us congratulations. We are so grateful we were able to celebrate our love with him.

could still make the ceremony feel personal and fit us. Our wedding planner specifically recommended Rodney for us, and we could immediately tell why. We had a call with him and got breakfast one day while we were in town that really helped us get to know one another. Love & Wisdom also provides extensive questionnaires that Rodney used to make the ceremony script very personalized to us. He also sent us a Google doc of the script that we could edit as much as we wanted with tons of vow, quote, and special element ideas which made the whole process so easy! He hung out with our families and wedding party after the rehearsal and during cocktail hour and was a huge hit with everyone! Our families weren't sure about the idea of a "stranger" being our officiant, but they were so blown away by Rodney and couldn't have been happier.

d our ceremony. Would recommend Rodney and Love & Wisdom to anyone looking for an officiant in Asheville. 15/10!!!!

was so patient with us when we had a sudden rain shower mid ceremony! He gave us many suggestions to include in our ceremony that were unique to our families and that everyone felt more joined together as a union. With the rain, it created an even more personal meaning to us as we did a hand tying ceremony to literally “tie the knot” something that is frequently done in European cultures. My husband’s family is from Ireland so we included this with Rodney’s help. We learned that rain is good luck because when a knot gets wet it is harder to undo, something Rodney added to our ceremony to make it all the more perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to bless us and help us start our marriage together!

e we've talked to was blown away by our ceremony, including us. When we first started thinking about our wedding, we never thought the ceremony would be such a hit, but it really turned out to be the gem of our special day (and also a tear jerker)!

ss Love & Wisdom. I reached out and from the very beginning was so impressed with their services. It was a little nerve-racking to go with a complete stranger for something that was such a big part of the wedding but our officiant, Rodney, absolutely killed it. Our guests spoke such high praises and said it was one of the best ceremonies they've ever witnessed. Rodney was so easy to work with throughout the whole process and so very helpful. He was actually booked for another wedding on the night of our rehearsal and Love & Wisdom made every effort to find a replacement for Friday's rehearsal so we could make it all work out. Kim Bentley did our rehearsal and was also super sweet and easy to work with. You cannot go wrong with booking Love & Wisdom!! Can't thank them enough!

“vision” for the wedding, and was full of great ideas for ways to make our ceremony special and unique. We are pretty shy about public displays of affection, and Rodney took it all in stride, and built a ceremony plan around us, with minimal showmanship. Family and friends approached us afterward and remarked at how beautiful the ceremony was! Also, if you choose Love & Wisdom, take advantage of their additional services! We took all of the “marriage counseling” courses ahead of time, and found that each of them sparked a crucial conversation that brought us closer together. All five stars for Love & Wisdom – look no further!

efficient, he provided us with an outstanding (and stress-free) experience! We can think of not a single suggestion for improvement.

eciated the abundance of tips and samples for writing our own wedding vows, and if we could do it all again we would 100% choose Philip and Love & Wisdom, Inc.!

said to feel special not completely scripted. Rodney at Love and Wisdom was able to walk this line by leading a meaningful ceremony that stayed within the boundaries of what we wanted. The process started with getting a questionnaire, which has a section the couple does together as well as a private section done alone by each individual. After sending in the questionnaire, we were assigned Rodney and he sent us a script, in which we could edit or make comments on. Once we made our edits, we scheduled a phone call to discuss the ceremony and the script. Rodney was patient, listened to our ideas, and was very engaged during this conservation. After this phone call, we were sent a finalized script to include very well written and thoughtful statements about each of us that Rodney had synthesized from our individual statements from the questionnaire. The day of the ceremony Rodney showed up early and offered to help with simple things like tying ties or adjusting positions for the ceremony. Once the ceremony started, Rodney delivered the script we had agreed upon but in such a well spoken way that it felt just as meaningful as if we had never heard it. Rodney was great at reading the crowd and making quick adjustments on the fly. It felt as if he had known us and our guests for a very long time. We would highly recommend Love and Wisdom as well as Rodney for anyone looking for officiant in the Asheville area.

t in the ceremony! Several guests also commented on that. We liked working with Love & Wisdom, too. Communication was great. The whole experience worked out really well for us!

other and our relationship which is a hard thing to do when you barely know someone! She really helped us put it into words in a way that was structured but still really personal. She also helped us by checking in frequently to keep us on schedule. You can really tell she loves her job. She is a great person and we are so happy to have met and worked with her!

erences really shows during the ceremony. We highly recommend Love & Wisdom Inc.

her, were wonderful and made the whole experience wonderful!

us to come up with a beautiful ceremony which reflected our feelings and beliefs. As the day approached he was very helpful with important details (how to get a marriage license, change one's name if desired, etc). He was also very thoughtful about the health requirements today's world demands. And in the end it was a perfect ceremony!

matter of weeks. And, the ceremony was perfect - just the right amounts of humor and tradition while feeling modern and light. I would highly recommend Mikey, and the Love and Wisdom Team!

st no edits. Her descriptions of love and marriage were so eloquent and delivered perfectly during the ceremony.

istened to our wants and needs, provided advice and guidance with preparing our ceremony timeline, and crafted the ceremony to match our personalities and lifestyle. Our wedding would not have been the same with Jay.

ceremony that so perfectly showed who we are as a couple, using small details, as well as bits of humor, as that's something we very much appreciate. I know he officiates tons of weddings a year, but he has a way of making you feel like you're the only couple and it makes it so special. We cannot recommend Philip and this company enough.

Love & Wisdom is a no brainer! They really helped streamline the process and were a pleasure to work with!

k website review and 1 phone call to solidify that they were the perfect ones for the task as hand! We worked completely via emails & phone calls, thanks to location and COVID but never once did I worry about that. They put us at ease the entire way, offered as much or as little contact and advise as we asked for, and helped to ensure our wedding ceremony was not only perfect for us and our relationship, but was a good time for all that ended up coming! They were great with giving us enough options to chose from that our ceremony felt customized, but not too many where we did not know which to pick. Especially during these crazy COVID times, they put us at ease, made us laugh, and ensured our ceremony was everything we wanted and more. 11/10 would recommend using them to any and everyone looking for officiants, and would use them again if the opportunity ever arose (the idea being for a vow renewal or something, since we are one & done :o))!!

nt job from start to finish with expert guidance to us and a custom crafted ceremony that was so meaningful and personalized. She stayed in contact with our wedding planner and managed all details, showed up early, greeted guests, helped the members of the wedding party get in place, and made all us feel calm and relaxed. She helped to make this the wedding of our dreams and we are so appreciative. She was a pleasure to meet and work with, plus all our guests raved about how the ceremony was the most meaningful that they have ever heard. No canned scripts. Sara took the time to get to know us and crafted the ceremony of our dreams. It was so romantic and loving. Don't leave this special detail to anyone but the best.

eone we'd never met. Philip had everything under control. After a few phone calls and a thorough questionnaire, he sent us a ceremony script that brought both of us to tears. It was perfect and hit the exact tone that we were looking for. He was so kind and responsive to every question and concern. We can't recommend Philip and his team at Love & Wisdom enough.

, played beautifully and added the perfect backdrop.

ighly recommend Philip and his team to other couples getting married in the Asheville area!

tephanie B. Stephanie was great and answered my emails and texts quickly every time I contacted her. We had an initial zoom call to discuss what my husband and I would like in our ceremony and for us to get to know each other. I was sent a template and questions to fill out with information about my husband and I to personalise our ceremony. I really liked how much detail Love & Wisdom Inc. went into to make our ceremony special. They even had pre-written vows and can help you write your own personalised vows if you are struggling. On the day of the wedding, Stephanie came on time and dressed professionally and appropriately. Stephanie spoke clearly and did everything we asked of her to make our day special. Everything went great. I would recommend Love & Wisdom Inc to anyone and everyone!

heard from several of our guests how beautiful they thought the ceremony script was and how great Marc was. I'm extremely happy that we were able to be connected with him through Love and Wisdom. Thank you for making the ceremony special.

e professional and so many people commented assuming she had known my daughter and the groom for years, which of course wasn't the case. This is an A+ organization and we would recommend highly!

d individuals feel very comfortable throughout the entire process (which is a feat in itself). I would highly recommend Asheville Marriages and Sara Judy for your Asheville wedding, you will not regret it. Thank you for a wonderful wedding!

ould portray the wedding of our dreams, keeping both traditional and nontraditional (nerdy) elements. We did not have an established relationship with a preacher or any other officiant and were very worried about going through this process without that person. My wedding planner connected me with this team and the founder paired us with the perfect person who would bring our vision to life. Justin Davis was amazing. He listened, took feedback, had fabulous communication, very professional and kind, and fit into our family very quickly. He wanted our day to be everything we wanted it to be and adapted so well to everything we asked of him. He prepared incredibly well and offered us questionnaires and emails to help let us get to know each other better. You would have never known that we had only met the afternoon before at the rehearsal dinner. Your officiant is so crucial to your big day and I would 10/10 recommend. Justin, thank you so much being a part of our day. You were wonderful and my husband and I are so lucky to have you marry us. I wish you nothing but the best in the future pal!

Thank you for everything-- we could not be happier! Jess & Tony

was responsive to my texts and made the whole ceremony a breeze. We couldn't have asked for it to have gone any better. We would totally recommend Mikey and his services for you and your day!

s looking for, and he identified two officiants on his team that would be a good fit. During my consultation with Phillip, he did a great job of not only understanding the vibe that I wanted for my ceremony, but he also shared some pertinent information about the marriage license and obtaining a certified copy. Actually, the Love & Wisdom website also had this information, and it was helpful. Love & Wisdom has a professional and efficient process; we mostly communicated by email after I signed my contract with them. They were always responsive. During Covid, when I rescheduled my wedding twice, they were always understanding and were able to easily work with the latest date. My officiant, Jared, was very positive and easy-going. He put together the entire ceremony script and sent it to us for review/collaboration. During the actual ceremony, he did a great job of enunciating, sharing his enthusiasm, landing the jokes, and generally making everyone feel happy. Multiple people came up to me after the ceremony and complimented Jared for his professionalism and poise. My guests really enjoyed -- in fact, may have been surprised by how much they enjoyed - the ceremony. Jared was a great pick and overall, I had a great experience with the whole team!

just wish we could have spent more time with him--he is so cool. Book Love & Wisdom Inc.--you will be so glad you did!

th Officiant Rodney McClain, and he was truly amazing! He created a beautiful ceremony for us and he helped us run through it and personalize it to make it special to us. He was so helpful during the rehearsal and on wedding day, multiple guests came up to us and told us how impressed they were with Rodney! He helped make our day perfect. 5 stars all around!

easy to work with and honestly got the vibe of our wedding so quickly it was astonishing. If you are getting married the best thing you can do is go with love and wisdom for your officiants. Especially Justin.

s commented on how personal and lovely the ceremony was. Highly recommend!

us craft the absolute best ceremony. The day of, his calm and joyful presence was so appreciated and of course he did a fantastic job (even when I messed up by saying "I do" too quickly :) ) Thank you so much! I highly recommend this group!

eve it was because of her. She worked with us closely to help create the vision we had for our ceremony, and was super fast at responding to our emails.

hey do! Rodney McClain was our officiant and he was perfect. Great communication and made our ceremony feel very personal. Many people also complimented his impeccable style! Sam Irvin played the guitar before, during, and after our ceremony. His classical style was perfect for the occasion and he had a wide selection of songs to chose from. Everyone loved the ambience Sam brought. Natasha Dale was our photographer, and wow, she is something special. She is very easy to talk to and full of great ideas for pictures. She really captured the light-heartedness of not only our wedding day, but also of our family and friends. Her photos will be treasured memories among all of us. Love & Wisdom also helped me find our ceremony venue, Peaceful Hollow. Our wedding would not have been half of what it was without Ginny and Bill's magic touch, not to mention their beautiful home. Love & Wisdom handled every detail with the upmost care and I am so glad I discovered them!

ceremony that is unique, sweet and sentimental without being cliche or cheesy, and even has some laughs. He gave great advice on marriage and helped with our vows, and on the day of he was looking sharp and was professional, making the day so special. Thank you Phil!

the ceremony . He was fun to work with and fun to have as the officiant , our guests had good laughs with his cool sense of humor. We loved that he stayed after the ceremony and offered us help and support to organize our group pictures . He went beyond expectations ! I definitely recommend to get the full packages, you will thank the full guidance and will make you feel more comfortable with the final decisions of your ceremony.

wowed and stated they had never been to a more beautiful ceremony. Highly recommended.

appy with. Our friends and family were VERY impressed and Philip was the topic of conversation for quite a bit after the ceremony. “Wow. He was excellent!” If you’re in search of an officiant who speaks eloquently and whose words warm the entire room, I would highly recommend Philip. Your wedding day deserves the best. You won’t regret it!

f the wedding, she brought the perfect mixture of gravitas and humor to the ceremony. I don't know what we would have done without her!

was very beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. Philip made the process extremely easy, providing instructions to obtain our marriage license and submitting it for us after the ceremony, sending us a copy of the ceremony script to review and allowing us to make any changes we wanted, and attending our rehearsal to help it run smoothly. We also loved how he made our guests feel included in the ceremony rather than speaking only to us. 100% recommend.

e spoke with Phillip on the phone leading up to the wedding to discuss our goals and editing of the ceremony. Even though we did not have a rehearsal the night before, the ceremony went off without a hitch.

ing state lines to be married-even during a pandemic! He kept regular communication and made sure all our questions were answered. On the day of the wedding, he was professional, yet personable. His warm presence fit our mood for our event. We are very pleased with our decision to book with Ashville Marriages and strongly recommend them to others!

selected for our ceremony and I wouldn't change a thing. He was quick to be helpful and respond to emails and sent us copies of our ceremony to review and edit to make it perfect for us. We had said we wanted humor and for the ceremony to be limited on the religious aspect and we got everything we asked for. He even saved me in the ceremony when I said " I Do" to early and said "I'm glad you're excited but you're going to have to say it again"! It made everyone laugh including myself. It seemed like we had known him for years and had met for the first time that day. I had several guests come up to me and say how amazing the ceremony was and how well it was put together. Literally a 5 star rating from us and I'm pretty particular so that says a lot. Thank you guys for making this day perfect!

. They were always available for questions and were in constant contact with the ceremony process as well as helpful & inspiring information about the process, marriage and even easy steps on how to change your name. Jay was our officiant and she really took the time to get to know us and what our vision was for the ceremony. We first meet over the phone and her warm & friendly voice made her the easy choice. My husband and I went to visit the area & Jay offered to meet us & we had a blast just talking and drinking coffee. We had the option to edit/revise the suggested ceremony script once Jay had submitted BUT she really hit the nail on the head & on the big day there was laughter and tears of joy. It was sweet, funny & exactly what we wanted even when we had no idea what we were looking for. So my advice is to stop scrolling and reach out to the team at Asheville Marriages I am confident you will find the perfect officiant as well as a new friend!

incredible job! We did a custom ceremony that was so true to who we are that even our guests commented on it. It was perfectly personal and not too sappy. I would definitely recommend Asheville Marriages!

ience we were looking for, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

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our dreams. He was funny, charming and endearing as he spoke words that rang true in our hearts. He included personal touches and even had the idea for us to draw our heart in the sand, based off of an inside joke that we mentioned to him. He was truly a great addition to our wedding day! Definitely would recommend Chris Highland for your ceremony!