Love Story Weddings, Rev. Brad Hughes

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te and we were intrigued. We requested some information through the website and were contacted by Brad Hughes , the owner of the company, who suggested we set up a zoom meeting to talk about the services available. What was supposed to be a short zoom meeting turned into a two hour long conversation and we were just blown away by Brad and his thoughts and ideas about how he could make our wedding day special. Brad was so helpful and explained all of our options to us and answered all of our questions. (We had alot!) We ended up signing a contract with Love Story Weddings that night because we were so impressed by him and his ideas. Once we signed the contract - which was a quick and easy process - we were emailed a copy that had everything clealy laid out so we knew exactly what to expect. We still had several months until the wedding but anytime we had a question about anything Brad was available to help us and the communication throughout the whole process was excellent. He was very professional and organized. About two months before the wedding we filled out a detailed questionnaire about our relationship and how we met and other details about our love story. We then met with Brad in person so we could discuss the questionnaire and he could get to know us on a more personal level. That meeting went very well and Brad assured us that he would take all of that information and come up with a beautiful script that would be worthy of our amazing love. About two weeks before the wedding that script arrived in our email and it was everything we had hoped for and more! He let us know that if there was anything at all that we wanted to change in the script all we had to do is let him know and he would make the appropriate changes. The whole process felt very collaborative and Brad reminded us many times that the only way he would be happy is if we were 100% happy. On the day of the wedding Brad arrived on time and was looking very dapper. After his arrival he communicated with our other vendors so that everyone would be on the same page for the ceremony. Once the ceremony started Brad did his thing and it was simply amazing. The script he wrote was heartfelt and inspiring and funny when appropriate and his delivery was outstanding. It was everything he promised it would be. We got so many compliments from our guests and many of them said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Suffice it to say Melissa and I are one million percent happy with the services provided by Love Story Weddings. We were so happy that they were part of our amazing day and they made it extra amazing! We recommend this company without hesitation. 

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rfect. The ceremony was the most important element to us, and Rev. Jon gave us the most beautiful experience we could have ever dreamed of. Both Rev. Brad and Rev. Jon took the time to get to know our story, and Rev. Jon crafted a script that touched our guests and made our wedding. I highly recommend Love Story Weddings to anyone looking for an unforgettable, bespoke experience. Thank you both for all that you do. We will cherish the beautiful memories of our ceremony for the rest of our lives!

to know us and created a ceremony that was absolutely perfect—it told our whole story in the most genuine and heartfelt way. His words captured who we are as a couple and made our day feel deeply personal and unforgettable. We’re so grateful for his support, kindness, and attention to detail. He made our ceremony everything we dreamed it would be and more. We can’t recommend him highly enough!

ocument that went through every single detail that would be needed as a part of the ceremony! This was before any commitments or reservations had been made! Was simply stunning how much effort and time was put toward our personalized wedding ceremony. We had a relatively short ceremony of 30 minutes, but it truly felt as though it encapsulated everything that we had gone through to get to that point. We could not more strongly endorse Rev Brad to be the officiant at your wedding, we promise that it will be one of the best decisions you could make!

l in the space on short notice. We had prepared ourselves to be disappointed with a last-minute solution and even expected needing to compromise on a few things to get this done. We were SO WRONG about that! Once we found Love Story Weddings, the service and offerings couldn't have been any better. Not only were we blown away with the quality, but we also felt more cared for an attended to than ever before. They were able to accommodate everything we had hoped, connect us with the excellent Jonathan Engle, and even helped us to add even more amazing aspects to our big day. The site only gives us 5 stars to choose as the top but let this review mean they're a 10/10 and an A+ from start to finish.

were amazed! We received so many compliments from our guests that it was the most memorable wedding ceremony they had been to, and even thought Brad knew us personally over the years! Definitely will recommend him and love story weddings for future weddings within our friends, family and co-workers!

good about Love Story Weddings’ goals as wedding officiants. I really appreciate that he got to know us as a couple & then was able to match us with Bryan Bradshaw to officiate our wedding. Bryan did an INCREDIBLE job!!! I felt less stressed out about my wedding after each meeting we had. Having a ceremony script was the best security blanket as everything was planned & approved by us as a team. I’ve had multiple people tell me afterwards how great and touching the ceremony was. Thank you Bryan, Brad, and Love Story Weddings for the start to a perfect wedding!

s. After our ceremony multiple people came up to me and asked where I found Rev Brad because it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they have ever been too. Highly recommend if you want an unforgettable ceremony.

he was the most positive highlight of our wedding ceremony. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to guide us through our wedding.

't recommend Love Story Weddings enough!

e most beautiful ceremony they have been to-thanks to Brad! He is charismatic, professional, and the best at what he does. We could not recommend his service enough.

ificant words incorrectly during the ceremony, but it wasn't a big deal at all. Thank you, Rev. Brad!

anything for our ceremony. He was very clear and able to create a perfect ceremony so much so that we had many family members asking how he knew us and how long we had known him. (For reference, we only met Rev. Brad about ten months ago when we started planning our wedding.) From our first meeting, we totally clicked. He elegantly laid out our love story within only a short time of talking with him and we would fully recommend him to anyone who would ask.

s and our story, and intertwined it into the ceremony perfectly. We would 100% recommend Jeff and Love Story Weddings!!

love story! He made the whole process very easy and we couldn't have been more pleased with his work! My husband and I will also be taking advantage of the awesome vacation perks that come with booking through Love Story Weddings for our honeymoon in December! As far as officiants go, they are definitely on the pricier side, but with all the benefits and personalization I believe it was worth it!

ng our perfect day. The knowledge, experience, communication and professionalism met and absolutely exceeded expectations! What began as a vendor to client relationship has turned into a lifelong friendship that we are beyond grateful to have established. For anybody looking for a very unique and intimate ceremony we cannot recommend The Love Story and Rev Ed enough! Your guests will be able to experience the true emotions of your story as it is passionately being told.

Each meeting we had helped us create the best ceremony.

irst time and it filled me with so many emotions. He did an amazing job!

changed a thing. I would highly recommend Love Story Weddings, and specifically, Pastor Brad to anyone.

nd great person to be a part of our day!

1 hour Zoom call and he took the time to get to know us as a couple, and at the same time we got to know him and could already picture him officiating our ceremony. In the months leading up to our ceremony we had a very helpful planning worksheet that we filled out, and we used that worksheet for our final planning meeting with Reverend Brad before he wrote our ceremony script. We received a great 30 minute ceremony script prior to our wedding and had the opportunity to provide edits as we needed them. Reverend Brad led our rehearsal and made our entire wedding party feel comfortable and ready for the next day’s ceremony. At our wedding ceremony, Reverend Brad brought so much positive energy and we absolutely loved being surprised and hearing the love stories that each of us wrote about each other. We received so many compliments about the ceremony from our guests, and can’t recommend Reverend Brad enough!

ers a unique and personalized ceremony that tells your love story, from the beginning to your wedding day. We were so touched by what he put together for us and it truly helped make our special day unforgettable. Multiple guests told us it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they had attended. Brad is charismatic, humorous, and really cares about getting to know the couple. Highly recommend you choose Brad to officiate your wedding - a true professional and a gifted speaker!

r someone to perform our ceremony we wanted just the opposite. We interviewed a few different people. Some were great and seemed like a great match, some not so much, then we came across Brad. Normally when you think something is too good to be true it usually is. With Brad though, it was too good to not be true. From the moment we interviewed him we were hooked. He was very engaging and was deeply invested in hearing about our story and where we began. He could have told us about all his achievements and how he came to be what he is, but he left that at the door. Within 5 minutes of ending our first call with Brad we knew he was our guy. Throughout the entire process Brad was on top of things he needed to do and things we needed to do for him. He was always available to talk if we had any questions or concerns and he did it with a smile. You may not have seen it through the phone but you could feel it. The day of, oh man, the day of. Brad made everything seamless. Granted we rehearsed a little he night before but everything the day of was perfection. The crowd was very engaged. He kept everything light and fun. To this day we are still getting compliments on how refreshing the ceremony was compared to the normal wedding. We hear how that 20 min seemed to fly by like it was nothing. We hear how great Brad was in everything he did that day. Brad, you’re a very genuine and kind soul. What you do is truly a unique skill set and we can’t thank you enough for performing our ceremony for us and doing the very best to start our very special journey in life.

atient and understanding of what we wanted in our wedding ceremony, met with us and communicated instantly to ensure it was what we were looking for. The planning process was seamless, and he made himself available to use virtually any time to ensure success. On top of this, he was perfect for our wedding ceremony with over 150+ attendees in Chicago. Britt made my wife and I feel very comfortable through the planning process, rehearsal and ceremony which helped ease many of the nerves you have on wedding day. We now consider Brit a dear friend of ours and look forward to staying in touch with him. We could not say enough nice things about Rev. Brit Gilman and hope others are able to have such a pleasant experience by choosing him!

a true interest into who we were as people and respected all of our wishes during the entire process. Not to mention, the ceremony he led was absolutely beautiful. All of our guests were gushing about it afterwards and I cannot wait to relive the moment through our video/photos. My now husband and I felt so lucky to have met Brit and would recommend him to any bride & groom looking for an outstanding officiant!

ony he performed. When planning our dream wedding, we knew that we had to have Brad as our officiant! From the first phone call, Brad brought a high level of energy, attention to detail, and compassion in working with us to plan our ceremony. In the week leading up to our wedding, Brad broke his leg. With an injury like that, it would have been totally understandable if Brad could no longer perform his duties. However, Brad showed us once again why he is truly no ordinary officiant! Brad followed through with performing our ceremony, broken leg and all. The ceremony itself was perfect and everything we had dreamed of. We had numerous guests tell us it was the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed. We both come from Catholic families and several relatives told us that they usually do not like ceremonies not held at the Church, but Brad’s ceremony changed their opinion! Brad Hughes was an incredible officiant for our wedding and we would highly recommend his services. I hope you have the honor of working with Brad or any of his excellent colleagues at the Love Story Weddings teams for your wedding.

was done, we got a lot of requests for where we found him, and a lot of guests said it was the best ceremony they've ever been to! I would definitely recommend!

uests in what to speak about for our ceremony. We wanted a ceremony service that would be something to remember, and it was beyond what we could have ever imagined. Each of our guests came to us and had noted that it was the most beautiful, heart-felt, and unforgettable services they’ve ever been to, and we felt the same way! This was absolutely worth the investment, as it truly set the tone to the beginning of our marriage, which really and truly is the most important part of your wedding day. We cannot recommend him enough!

nswers into the perfect ceremony script. He was an absolute hit with our guests and we had multiple people ask us how we found him and if they could book him for their upcoming wedding. He had the perfect balance of humor, seriousness, friendliness, and compassion. His presence really set the tone for our ceremony and it was exactly what we were looking for.

nd thank goodness I came across Rev. Brad on Google! He jumped on a quick call with me, and he turned my life upside down for the positive! He’s the most dedicated coach I could have ever asked for! By the day before wedding, I felt confident I’d be able to do a good job officiating and help to create a very beautiful day for the bride and groom. After the wedding, I was told that they had never seen anyone perform a nicer wedding! I take only 5% of the credit and Brad deserves 95%. Keep in mind I did everything in just one week! Brad, you SAVED ME AND I OWE YOU FOREVER! Thank you so much! -Inesa

nsultation meeting with him ended up being 3 hours because we just had the best time talking with him. He's professional, detail-oriented, easy going, and best of all - fun! His process is very thorough and guarantees what you and your guests hear on your special day is exactly what you want. We wanted a fun, personable, and heart warming ceremony and that's exactly what we got with Rev. Brad. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant for their big day! Thank you for everything, Rev. Brad!

ly get to know us and understand our love story. He also facilitated a few couples counseling sessions which helped give us the tools to enjoy a long, happy, successful marriage. Rev. Brad regularly checked in with us as our wedding day approached, happily answered any questions we had, and customized our entire ceremony to our liking. He even made it to our rehearsal on a very tight schedule and ran a full dry run which was very helpful! On our wedding day, Rev. Brad exuded so much positive energy and personality and recounted our love story flawlessly. Our guests were laughing, crying, participating, and beaming with smiles all around. Afterwards, we had many guests tell us it was a fantastic ceremony! Rev. Brad was a huge part of making our wedding day unforgettable and we cannot thank him enough! If you’re looking for an officiant, book him today!

day. Rev. Brad made the ceremony experience unique and unforgettable! I highly recommend his services!

When our rehearsal dinner rolled around, he made sure us and our wedding party were well prepared for the order of events for the ceremony. Everything ran so smoothly the day of the wedding! It truly took so much stress off of our shoulders choosing an officiant who would be very involved in our day and allowed us to soak up the moment. Afterwards we received so many compliments of how beautiful the ceremony was and how it was personal to us as a couple. I can’t recommend Jake enough!

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around the same things, and we couldn't find someone who really spoke to us. We didn't want our ceremony to be very cut and dry and scripted like any other weddings. And then we came across Brad. What sets Brad apart from the other officiants is the way he prioritizes couples’ love story as the main focus of the ceremony. A wedding should be about celebrating love and recognizing that love, and Brad really embraces that. We remember watching a preview of Love Story Weddings and being in awe at how beautiful his delivery was and how intentional his word choices were. He also has a very charming and warm personality, which made us feel instantly comfortable during our consultation. It was clear how genuine he was in truly getting to know us. The consultation was so helpful in that it helped us see how the whole ceremony would be played out with no surprises and that we were able to make changes however and wherever we wanted. We knew Brad was the perfect officiant for us and booked him on the spot. He was professional, accommodating, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process, and when we read the script he wrote for our ceremony, we were both in tears (and my husband rarely cries) as how beautifully it was written. On the day of the wedding, he officiated the most perfect and personable ceremony that we could have ever dreamed of. We received so many compliments from guests regarding how amazing Brad was and how much they love the love story idea. They asked us where we found him and were surprised to know that he didn't know us prior to the wedding. We truly cannot recommend Brad at Love Story Weddings enough!