Mary Coburn, Wedding Officiant & Celebrant

Mary is truly magnificent and we can’t recommend her enough! As soon as we met her, we knew we wanted her to be apart of our special day. She’s so attentive to detail and really listened to us and brought our story, family traditions and love to life through the ceremony in the best way. Leading up to the wedding, our check-in’s were such a wonderful way to stay grounded. We had a 10/10 wedding and every detail was perfect but Mary was the most complimented from our guests! Her voice is so soothing, loving and sincere and truly made our day!

Working with Mary was a joyful and beautiful experience. Mary is an incredible officiant and human being. She takes her time getting to know her couples, so that when she tells your story, it is authentic - we loved our zoom sessions with her. She is so accommodating, collaborative, and an incredible speaker. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful our ceremony was and how they were beyond impressed with our officiant! She told our story beautifully and we loved having her with us on our big day. She is a true professional and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a truly special ceremony that feels authentic to you!

I was overwhelmed by the wedding ceremony that Mary officiated for my daughter and son-in-law. They worked with her to develop a ceremony that reflected their personalities and their relationship, and it was beyond anything I could have expected! Mary is a dream to work with. My daughter couldn't stop raving about her, and I can see why. She ran the rehearsal with such warmth and professionalism, and she made everyone feel at ease and comfortable with their responsibilities. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful she was, and that the beautiful ceremony set the tone for the entire evening. Mary is truly the best officiant I have ever seen, and I cannot recommend her more highly!

Mary is amazing! She made our ceremony so special. In preparation, she asked us some questions and got us talking. She turned those conversations into the story of us, making the ceremony so personal and special. She remembered loved ones, she made us and our guests laugh and cry. It was incredible. All of guests talked about it later. I can’t recommend her enough.

We chose Mary as our wedding officiant and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! From the start, Mary was awesome with communication and helpful throughout the entire process. Mary truly guided us through developing our ceremony, to the marriage license and coordinating the rehearsal. She gave us various worksheets and resources to use to help her develop our story for the ceremony and choose our vows and readings. She shared tips and tricks to be present and manage emotions during our wedding day. She also was present for our rehearsal and took on the task of organizing everyone and making sure the rehearsal flowed smoothly in coordination with our venue manager. On our wedding day, our guests enjoyed the ceremony and loved just how Mary shared our story. Mary provided a keepsake copy of our ceremony that we will always cherish. She truly went above and beyond!

Mary is the most wonderful human being we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. You must hire her. She is thoughtful, kind, thorough, organized, and perfect in every way. Our ceremony was very important to us; we wanted our friends and family to feel like a part of our story and allow them to get an intimate view of our relationship. Mary nailed it with a gorgeous, unique, personal ceremony we will talk about for years to come. She has such a calming voice and presence that really set the tone as we began our marriage. Throughout the entire wedding day, our guests came up to us and either commented on 1 of 2 things: the band or Mary/the ceremony. My family still talks about how poignant our ceremony was. Mary even sent us off with a sweet gift of our ceremony typed into a beautiful booklet to cherish forever. We cannot recommend Mary enough to everyone we know!

As a lesbian couple, finding the perfect fit for our wedding celebration was difficult. Mary to the rescue! She was easy to work with from the first contact to the final details. She guided us to create our perfect vision. Comparable to other officiants, she was kind, considerate, and professional. Her expertise and knowledge were beyond our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend Mary to anyone. At our wedding celebration, Mary worked seamlessly to finalize the important details between our DJ and photographer/videographer. Honestly, if she is not considered, it will be a disservice to your experience as she will be the perfect fit no matter the occasion. Do not hesitate to contact Mary.

When we hired Mary Coburn to be our Officiant we had no idea that she would end up writing and delivering a Ceremony that literally blew everyone away! She took the time and made the effort to know us and connect with us so that when she wrote our ceremony - it was incredibly personal, moving and just lovely. So many of our guests commented that it was the most beautiful Ceremony and how beautifully written it was! Beyond what she wrote for us, Mary’s experience and knowledge was invaluable at the rehearsal. She understood where everyone should stand - including herself - so that no one was blocking us for photographs. She gave great instructions and made us feel so comfortable throughout the ceremony. In a nutshell, working with Mary was one of the best decisions we made and she made our ceremony one that we will never forget! We are very grateful to her for helping to make our wedding truly magical!

Mary is an absolute gem. She may be pricier than the average officiant, but that's because she's well above average and worth it, 1000%. We rearranged our budget to hire her and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. A beautiful ceremony like the one Mary delivered is a million times more important than flowers and cake. Choosing Mary to officiate our wedding was truly the best decision we made. She has a knack for making you feel like you've known her for years - it's really a joy to work through the process with her. The compliment we've received most frequently from our guests was about our ceremony and how lovely it was, and for those that didn't know us well before the wedding, after Mary's wonderful ceremony, they felt they knew more about us as individuals and as a couple. She found creative and thoughtful ways to incorporate all of the things that were most important to us. If your ceremony is top priority, Mary's your officiant.

We are so grateful that we decided to have Mary officiate our wedding!! Like many other reviewers have said, this was one of the best choices that we made in our wedding planning! Over emails, phone calls, and video chats, Mary worked with us to craft a thoughtful and lovely ceremony. She helped us talk through some really big decisions and logistics about family, tradition, and what was important to us. Our ceremony was so personal and beautiful. It truly was a representation of us as a couple, and made the ceremonial transition into marriage feel like a true milestone, not just a formality before the party. Not only did she design and lead a beautiful ceremony, she also facilitated a wonderful rehearsal, worked with our wedding event planner, and helped coordinate a lot of moving parts on the day of the wedding. She knew all of our family members names, and made everyone feel very special and welcome. Ever since the wedding, we have had our family and friends continually compliment us on our ceremony, and specifically talk about how much they loved Mary. We really cannot recommend her strongly enough.

The part of our wedding which was complimented the most was our amazing officiant, Mary Coburn. I originally reached out to Mary and was so sad that she was booked on our date. I just had such a good feeling from reading her website. Our officiant became ill a week before our wedding and Mary stepped in at the last minute as her previous wedding has postponed. Our ceremony was so heartfelt and warm and welcoming, it felt like an old friend was marrying us. Mary attended our rehearsal and really took control of everything. The ceremony was flawless. You will not be disappointed in choosing Mary as your officiant.

Mary is one of the kindest souls we've met. It was honestly an honor to work with her on crafting one of the most important things we'll do in our life. Although my husband and I had to postpone our 2020 celebration, it gave us more time with Mary which was a blessing! Not only was she truly invested in our story, she made it a point to get to know our families - calling them by name upon meeting them. As an anxious bride, she absolutely made me feel comfortable and even offered materials and tips on how to be present in the moment so I could enjoy the big day. Whenever we told a vendor who our officiant was they immediately complimented Mary and looked forward to working with her. The way she told our story made us feel like the main characters in a romantic movie. It was so special. Many guests came up to us during reception to share it was the best ceremony they've ever witnessed. Laughs, tears, and endearing smiles. There wasn't a dry eye out of 100+ guests during the ceremony - A testament to how wonderfully Mary was able to articulate our love.

Choosing Mary as our wedding celebrant was, without a doubt, a decision we cannot recommend highly enough! Mary’s professionalism, consideration, and genuine intentionality seep into her delivery and the atmosphere, empowering the ceremony to be both moving and truly representative of you as a couple. Her attention to detail is outstanding; we had endless questions from guests afterwards as to how she was related to our families due to her telling of our story being so well-informed. Mary truthfully makes the process so natural and comfortable, and delivers well above even the highest of expectations, which is why we wholeheartedly support her in her ongoing pursuit of a passion rooted in honest vocation. Thanks so much again, Mary! With love, Audrey & Isaiah

We found Mary via The Knot and knew immediately after meeting her that we needed to have her officiate our wedding. She took the time to get to know us and our family backgrounds, and when everything changed due to the pandemic, she was still able to create a beautiful, personal, ceremony for my husband and I. She is worth every penny!

It may seem strange that I am writing a review for someone that I didn't end up using for my own wedding, but after meeting with Mary, I felt compelled to. She is a delight to speak with and if our budget had allowed, I would have had her officiate our wedding in a heartbeat. She exudes joy, love, and thoughtfulness. It was clear from our meeting that she takes time to get to know everyone she works with, even before a commitment has been made. She is a celebrant in every sense of the word. We felt immediately at ease when we met and could have talked for hours. Her professionalism and talent are clear from the start. If you have the opportunity to have her officiate your wedding, don't hesitate to meet with her and book her on the spot!

Choosing Mary for our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Mary is absolutely wonderful. She brought our vision to life in such a beautiful way. She made our ceremony very personable, and she told our story perfectly. Our guests are still raving about how incredible our ceremony was, and how much they loved Mary! Mary was always just a email or phone call away for whatever we needed. She always responded to our emails promptly. It was such a pleasure working with her! From the bottom of our hearts Mary thank you so much for everything.

Of all the aspects of my wedding day, the ceremony itself was not something I had any strong ideas about, had no personal traditions to fall back on, and was almost dreading. Mary was on a list of officiants recommended by my wedding venue which is how I initially heard about her. She put me at ease immediately, from our very first phone call she understood my concerns and had wonderful ideas for how we could create a ceremony that felt right for us. I could have chatted with her for hours, she is so easy to talk to. We met with Mary in person shortly after that but due to living in another state from where we were holding our wedding, that was the only time we met with her face to face before our rehearsal. Mary made the process simple, gave us questionnaires to work on so she could learn more about who we were. She was always available to answer any questions we had along the way and checked in right when we needed a nudge. My husband managed to procrastinate his questionnaire until it was too late but Mary was able to work off the answers I had given her and the ceremony she wrote brought tears to my eyes when I read the draft. She managed to capture our story and convey all the humor, love, and important facets of who we are. At our rehearsal Mary had every detail covered ensuring our bridal party knew where to be and what to do making everyone feel relaxed which was wonderful! That calming presence she exudes continued into our ceremony itself, any time I felt a flutter of nerves and emotions I was able to focus on her calm, even way of speaking and remember the advice she gave about how to feel grounded in that moment and despite things being such a blur it allowed me to feel present in the moment. After our ceremony we had family and friends approaching us with the highest compliments for our ceremony and asking how we knew Mary. Many family members on both sides assumed she was a family friend from one of our families because she was able to share our story as though she had known us forever. Mary helped us create a modern fairytale out of our love story and I will cherish rereading her words for years to come in the wonderful booklet she put together of our whole ceremony as a gift to us. She provides such a personal touch to her services, taking the time to truly get to know us during the process of crafting the ceremony. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful it was to work with Mary and any couple would be lucky to work with her as well.

Mary is absolutely wonderful! Our ceremony was so individualized and unique. All of our guests noted how special our ceremony was thanks to Mary! I would 110% recommend her for your special day!

Mary was absolutely wonderful. She spent a lot of time, getting to know us as a couple, finding out what was important to us not only together, but separate as well. She incorporated very important family traditions. The ceremony was so smooth and methodical. It was not too long or too short. It was so specific to our relationship and our family. I can say not because it was my wedding, but because of Mary's efforts and attention to make it unique, it was the best ceremony I have experienced. I met her while doing a ceremony for my nieces christening and fell in love with her. I remember she collected rain water for the ceremony! And at that moment I knew she would be the one to do our wedding ceremony. And I will be also reaching out to her to do our christening for our kids as well.

The moment we saw Mary at a family member's wedding, we instantly knew we needed her to officiate our own. Her knack for storytelling and her ability to captivate an audience immediately spoke to us. She made our special day so much more special, and people are still complementing us on our ceremony!

My sister used Mary for her wedding and we knew we had to have her after that! She is the absolute best. From our first meeting where she made us feel extremely comfortable sharing our story to our wedding day, she was amazing. She has a way of telling your story that has the guests laughing and crying with you and gives everyone insight into who you are as a couple. She made our wedding night absolutely perfect. I cannot count the number of people who commented on how much they loved our ceremony and said it was the best one they had been to! We are forever grateful for Mary and all she did to make our wedding day perfect!

We are so happy we went with Mary as our officiant! From the start, she listened to everything we wanted and needed in our ceremony. She puts so much extra effort in that we never would have expected. She was able to incorporate our story into our ceremony so beautifully and she was so eloquent in her words. She truly has a gift! Seven months later guests are still raving about her. We will forever be so thankful we found her to be part of this new chapter in our lives. Thank you Mary!

Choosing Mary as our wedding officiant was by far the BEST decision we made for our wedding day. When looking for an officiant, we were very hesitant and nervous about who we should hire, as my husband and I come from two completely different cultures, religions and backgrounds and wanted to bring both into one ceremony. From the first email exchange with Mary, she instantly put us at ease! Without hesitation, she offered to meet with us and answer any questions we had before we had even decided to hire her. She spent hours talking with us at that first meeting, making every effort to really get to know both of us and what our wants/needs were for our ceremony. We were instantly impressed by her dedication to making our ceremony completely customized to represent us and bringing significant rituals and customs from both of our cultures/religions into one ceremony. From that first meeting we knew we had chosen the right person to marry us and really honor the journey that had led to our wedding. Now, almost a year after our wedding, many of our guests still rave about our ceremony and Mary! Our closest family and friends have said they loved how she was able to capture us both as a couple and as individuals so well. They have also said they had learned things about us and our relationship that they didn’t even know prior to our ceremony. We would highly recommend hiring Mary if you’re looking to have a custom ceremony that you’ll never forget!

My husband and I can't imagine having anyone other than Mary marry us on our wedding day. She was both professional and personable - making it a point to get to know us well, providing great input, putting together the most perfect and personal ceremony. We received so many compliments from our guests on the ceremony, and Mary in particular. We are so honored to have had Mary with us on our wedding day!

Mary was a wonderful officiant. She took the time to really get to know us and to hear our story, and then clearly put a lot of time and effort into creating a ceremony that was very personal and meaningful to us. She made sure that she understood our vision for the ceremony. She also provided us with a variety of options and ideas to incorporate into the ceremony so we felt very involved in the process. For us, our ceremony was the perfect balance of profundity and celebration. Many guests commented on how unique and lovely our ceremony was. Mary is extremely well organized. She thought of every detail, so the day ran flawlessly. She even provided us with all the information and forms we needed for our marriage license well in advance of the wedding, so we didn't have to worry about that in the days leading up. She was also very communicative and was responsive to all our questions. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant!

If we could have Mary be the godmother of our first child, I honestly think we would. She's that amazing. The ceremony was one of the most important pieces of the wedding for us and Mary made it so special. Both of my parents (separately) were trying to make recommendations for an officiant based on someone they had seen as guests of a wedding. But we ended up doing our own research on the Knot and decided to meet with Mary. We obviously loved her and booked her after the initial meeting. We later found out that Mary was the SAME PERSON my parents were recommending to us. Truly the stars aligning. Mary was sensitive to family dramas and creative in presenting solutions. She was thorough, kind, patient and responsive. An hour before the ceremony she came up to check on me and I was a bundle of nerves. I asked her to walk through the entire ceremony with me again. She physically walked me through each step, knowing that would help me feel calmer. I was so grateful for her. And the written ceremony Mary drafted was just perfect. It was personal, sweet and funny. She listened to who we were, what we loved about each other and wrote the most beautiful ceremony that truly encompassed our love and who we are as a couple. She even puts the entire written ceremony and our vows in a little pamphlet for us as a gift at the end. We will cherish it forever. If you get sick, Mary is the type of person that you'd want to take care of you. She has this contagious and positive energy about her. All our guests were talking about our officiant. We all just adore her.

Mary was just amazing! She has this energy that my husband and I both loved when we met her. She loves what she does. She took the time to get to know us to write such a beautiful ceremony, our guests loved it. We could not ask for someone better to have played such an important role in our wedding. Mary was amazing, sweet, funny, and we are grateful that she took us on so late. Our original JP ended up having to schedule surgery around our wedding date. I called Mary and although she usually doesn’t take on couples that late she met with us said she would love to. We kept in contact via email and she walked us through everything, helped us with our vows, and was just a delight. Thank you again Mary- for being part of our special day.

When my partner and I first met Mary, we knew right away that we wanted her to be the officiant for our wedding. Mary was committed to delivering a well-prepared and personal ceremony from the very beginning. She asked a lot of questions and let us fill out questionnaires to understand our story as a couple. Then, she incorporated that into the narratives of the ceremony to create a special ceremony for us. She definitely doesn’t do a “fill in a blank” ceremony. In addition, she has a lot of wonderful ideas and is very creative with how she performs the ceremony. For example, we have a set of magnets, and we kept each piece when we separated from each other and put them together when we were together. Although some might think these magnets are silly, she understood the significance of these magnets to us and incorporated the assembly of the magnets into the ceremony to signify that we will always be together. She also helped us with writing the vows by providing guidelines and sharing lots of examples. After the ceremony, she gave us a beautifully prepared keepsake that documented our ceremony, which we can look at many years from now to remind ourselves of the promises that we made to each other. We don’t think we could have found a person better than Mary. We highly recommend her. Don’t look further.

Mary was incredible. The ceremony that she delivered was so personal and intimate that it felt as if we'd known her for years! We had so many guests say that our ceremony was the best that they'd ever seen and someone even asked if she was a personal friend that we'd flown out to officiate! (We had a somewhat destination wedding) We loved that she included us in the process of writing her speech. She was also so helpful in giving us information on how to get our marriage license. Mary was a huge factor in making our wedding day so special. Definitely the best choice in vendors that we made! She's simply great at what she does!

If you are looking for a meaningful, loving, funny, well thought out ceremony do yourself a favor and hire Mary Coburn. The time and effort she puts into the ceremony was more than we could have ever imagined. Multiple people afterwards told me how lovely the ceremony was and they had never heard anything like that before. Throughout the process she was so thorough and easily accessible, making sure everything was perfect for us. So thankful we came across Mary and would absolutely recommend her to anyone getting married.

Mary Coburn provided my wife and I with amazing service. From our initial contact and first meeting through our wedding ceremony, everything she did for us was simply the best. Mary is kind, professional, and will truly CARE about your ceremony. Mary was able to capture our love story and transfer it into a wonderful, touching, and personal ceremony. Mary provided us with tips and techniques to be fully present in the moment of our wedding ceremony. Mary was also very helpful in providing information regarding wedding licenses, certificates and other procedural items. Mary is very attention to detail oriented and it shows in her craft. Her communication and collaboration with us was so helpful. She guided us and our wedding party through a very practical rehearsal. She even made the ceremony stand out on a day when the temperatures were above 100 degrees. In summary, we would highly recommend Mary Coburn's services to any couple. We are so thankful that she was able to share our story. No one could have told it better. The feedback from our guests about Mary has also been so positive. We believe she is the person to share your love story as well.

Working with Mary was an absolute pleasure. We learned of Mary through friends of ours who had worked with her and had nothing but extremely positive comments about her work and ceremony. When we mentioned these friends to her, she immediately recalled their wedding day with vivid detail, and this wedding was over 3 years earlier. With us, Mary was nothing short of incredible. She was extremely kind, bright and made us feel so comfortable. It was clear within the first few moments of working with her that she was the one for us. She is organized, replies to emails quickly, and truly cares about your story. We booked Mary over a year in advance and stayed in touch many times throughout that year. Our ceremony was unbelievable. Some comments and compliments that we received from guests include; how soothing her voice is, how clear her story of us was, how it seemed like she had known us our entire relationship, how personal the ceremony is, and many more. When you decide to have Mary as your officiant, she sends you lots of documents that help you organize your thoughts and give you all of the options for the ceremony. There are SO MANY OPTIONS! Everything is personalized to exactly what you want. She also sends you questionnaires that the bride and groom fill out separately to send to her so she can formulate the ceremony. Included in the documents she sends you is information of changing names, and obtaining a marriage license, choices of vows, tips on how to write your own vows, etc... She is so incredibly helpful with all of this. Once you have filled out all the questionnaires and given your thoughts about what you would like, Mary goes to work and writes an extremely personal ceremony and then sends it to you so you can read through it and make any changes you may want. Mary also is extremely involved in the rehearsal. She came to ours and walked through the entire ceremony twice in order for us, the wedding party, and parents to know what to expect the next day. She was incredibly involved and calming in this sense. We had the most unbelievable experience with Mary and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a very special ceremony that they and their guests will certainly remember forever.

Mary was amazing. She made our ceremony so special and it was truly the best part of the whole day. My wife and I were floored with how many small details and fun/touching anecdotes she incorporated into our ceremony. All of the guests had rave reviews and told us that this was the best ceremony they ever saw. She was also extremely professional and well organized. Our rehearsal went off without a hitch and everyone in the wedding party knew exactly what they had to do the next day. Could not recommend Mary enough!!

Mary is amazing. She spends so much time and effort to get to know you as a couple and puts so much love and care into the ceremony she will craft for you. We had so many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was and how personal it felt. She will make your day all the more meaningful. You can tell she loves what she does, this is truly her calling and it shines through on your wedding day.

Mary was wonderful as the officiant for our wedding! When we were selecting an officiant, we knew that the ceremony was going to be the most important part of our day, so we wanted to choose someone who was going to be warm and inviting, and someone who could really capture us as a couple. From the first time we met Mary, we knew instantly that she would be able to bring a warmth and sincerity that most others would not be able to bring to our wedding. In fact, Mary was the only officiant that we met with, that's how sure we were that she would be a great fit. We both loved the fact that she asked us what we wanted our ceremony to be like. While she offered great suggestions which gave us direction, she did not impose her beliefs or preferences on us. We were a little worried that it would be difficult for her to make the ceremony personal, because we had never met her before, but she knew the right questions to ask and was able to write a ceremony that felt like it truly fit us. If you are looking for someone who truly cares about creating a ceremony that fits you and your significant other, and who will bring warmth and sincerity to the most important day of your lives, then Mary is the perfect choice!

Mary Coburn: thank you! Our wedding ceremony was beautifully written and we enjoyed every minute of working with you on our journey to our wedding day! For couples looking for a Celebrant: Mary writes the most thoughtful and personal ceremonies we have ever experienced, which sets the atmosphere for the whole ceremony. For my husband and I, she took time getting to know us and who we are as a couple and as individuals. From this, she prepared a personalized ceremony, one like we have never had the opportunity to experience before her. Our family and friends still talk about how beautiful and personal the ceremony was that she wrote. Mary Coburn is a beautiful soul and we couldn’t be happier with our experience with her. Ryan and Thommy 07-29-2017

It does not get any better than Mary! She is amazing! She knows how to capture the true meaning of marriage. She performed our wedding ceremony and 5 years later she performed an anniversary ceremony for us via Skype. We plan on doing a 10 year anniversary celebration with her as well. She is a true gem!

Mary was the perfect choice to tell our story to our family and friends. Mary initially met with us and just wanted to get know us as individuals and as a couple. It was obvious that Mary spent a substantial amount of time and put a lot of effort into our ceremony to make it as meaningful and thoughtful as it was. She had our guests laughing, crying, and so involved in our ceremony. The flow our ceremony was just too perfect and she was able to articulate and capture the moment so well. I would highly recommend Mary to any couple looking for an amazing ceremony.

From the first time my husband and I spoke with Mary on the phone we knew she was a perfect fit for us. She immediately took interest in our story and genuinely cared about getting to know us as couple and understand what we wanted from our ceremony. She wrote a custom ceremony for us and her execution of our ceremony was everything we could have asked for and more. She is a fabulous speaker and did a wonderful job writing and delivering our ceremony. We got A LOT of compliments on how amazing our ceremony was and that wouldn't have been possible without Mary. I honestly cannot say enough good things about her. She helped us every step of the way and did a truly an amazing job. We loved working with her!

From the first moment we talked on the phone, I knew that choosing Mary was going to be an easy decision. It was a match made in heaven when she happened to have our wedding day open in her schedule. The entire process went very smoothly. She was very welcoming, organized and dedicated. She created a very personable ceremony that kept myself, my husband, and our guests engaged. We were even able to read our ceremony prior to the wedding. We cannot thank Mary enough for all the hard work she put into making our ceremony the best it could be. Even after our wedding, our guests still talked about how personable our ceremony was.

When sitting down to start planning our wedding in Fall 2016, my fiancée, Kristin, and I decided that having an absolute ROCK STAR officiant was one of our top priorities. We wanted someone who was going to eloquently tell our love story and help guide us through the emotionally laced wedding ceremony. Even before we met Mary, we were very impressed with her credentials and her responsiveness. But when we met Mary, we instantly knew that she would be the officiant our wedding ceremony!! Her energy and presence was exactly what we were looking for. Mary took the time to get to know us and make us comfortable telling her about ourselves and our story. She was kind and deliberate and was easy to talk with. After our initial meeting she still kept in contact to help guide us through the vow writing experience. After reviewing some of our answers she also delivered an amazing, thoughtful, and beautifully written ceremony draft. She took pieces from all of our conversations to really bring our story to life. The rehearsal and day of the wedding were smooth sailing thanks to Mary and her organization. We have received a countless number of compliments and praise about Mary and the amazing ceremony she created for us! I have never heard of guests and family absolutely loving the ceremony aspect of a wedding, but they loved ours and this is thanks to Mary! Thank you for being an amazing mentor, officiant, and for helping both Kristin and I have the most magical day of our lives. You have an amazing gift and we cannot thank you enough.

When we started looking for an officiant for our June 17, 2017 wedding, we knew we truly wanted someone who would make our ceremony unique and feel like they've known us our whole lives. We got that, and MORE with Mary Coburn!!! From the second we initially met, we knew Mary was special and she was committed to making our vision come to life on our wedding day. I can't stress how perfect our ceremony was- and it was all due to her hard work. She met with us for hours, constantly kept in touch with us through email and phone calls, offered creative ideas/suggestions and answered all of our questions, multiple times!! Mary helped us through the entire process and provided several drafts of our ceremony to be sure it was EXACTLY the way we wanted. She even gave us breathing exercises, and tips for the weeks leading up to the wedding when our stress was at it's peak- she truly went above and beyond! We received so many compliments from our guests- "how long have you known her?" - she just had a way of making everyone feel so comfortable with her warm and touching ceremony- every word was perfect. Throughout the planning, Mary even suggested different traditions, readings, vows, songs, etc. The week before the ceremony she even took it upon herself to contact all our other ceremony vendors (musicians, wedding coordinator, photographers, etc.) and she confirmed all details and organized our whole ceremony. She ran our entire rehearsal and worked directly with the venue- she literally took all of our stress away. Mary has such a special place in our hearts- our ceremony would never have been so perfect without her special touch!!! I cannot recommend her enough!!!!

Choosing Mary as our officiant was perhaps our best decision throughout our wedding planning process. Within 2 minutes of meeting Mary, we knew "she was the one." It was as if we'd known her for years. Mary was able to create an absolutely beautiful ceremony from only one meeting with us and a questionnaire. The result was a touching, personal, truly unique story that Mary was able to share with our guests. Many of our wedding guests approached us afterwards and said "Where on earth did you find your officiant? She was absolutely incredible" and "That was the most beautifully written ceremony I've ever heard." We would have happily given Mary 6 stars here had it been an option. We will most certainly contact her for baby blessings when the time comes!

Mary is absolutely amazing. She was calming, thought of every detail and made our ceremony so meaningful and special. Numerous people approached my husband and I at our reception and told us it was the best ceremony they had ever been to! She tailored our ceremony to make it truly reflect our love story and we could not be happier!

Mary is absolutely wonderful and I would suggest her to anyone and everyone looking for an officiant. My husband and I are mixed religion and she did a wonderful job incorporating both into the ceremony. She truly made the ceremony fun and enjoyable. Our family and friends got to know our story by what Mary put together for us. She is quick at responding to emails and easy to set up appointments with. We couldn't have ask any anyone better to be part of our special day!

Mary was one of the BEST choices we made when planning our wedding. She was organized, responsible, dedicated, hardworking, and all around amazing. When she met with us the first time, she already put together a folder of our information with our names printed on it. We were impressed from the start and we both knew right away that we were going to choose her. When writing our ceremony, Mary sent examples of different types of wording, ex. traditional or contemporary. She also had us each separately write up a wedding worksheet and email it to her. She used our answers to tell our story to our friends and family. Our guests kept telling us how much they enjoyed listening to her and they knew us a little better after hearing it. Mary was able to answer any question we had no matter what it entailed. She put so much effort into planning for our wedding. I highly recommend Mary for anyone, she is a great person and will do a fantastic job.

If you are lucky enough to have stumbled upon Mary Coburn's profile, you should not look any further! Mary is extremely detail oriented and it pays off! Her ceremony was just beautiful. She gave my husband and I the opportunity to answer questions which shaped her speech. We also had the power to see the speech beforehand, to make any edits (not that we needed to). If you want something special for your ceremony, Mary can help you come up with it. Every single guest told me how much fun and beautiful my ceremony was, and they're right! I wasn't that excited for my ceremony initially, but after our first meeting with Mary I realized it could be a very special moment- and was it ever. I can honestly say it was my favorite part of the whole day, and this is coming from someone who is nervous in front of a large crowd. Mary had a way of putting us at ease and helped us to soak in the moment. I feel very lucky to have had Mary marry us. It is without any hesitation that I recommend Mary Coburn.

Mary is the absolute best of the best. My husband and I had seen Mary conduct two weddings prior to booking her for our own. Mary leaves quite an impression and I knew immediately I would want her for my own wedding. Mary really gets to know you, your spouse and your love story. So many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony to say how personal and special it was and that Mary was the absolute best they had ever seen. Mary is easy to work with, flexible and truly wants to ensure your wedding ceremony is perfect. Mary met with me and my husband an extra time after an unexpected death in the family to ensure we were OK and provided tips to help us stay calm and composed during the big day. If you are looking for a meaningful ceremony that you will never forget - you NEED to hire Mary!

Picking Mary as our officiant was both the easiest and the best decision we made for our wedding. When we first met Mary we knew right away that our search was over and that she had to be our officiant. Mary took the time to really get to know us and our story. She crafted a beautiful ceremony that was extremely personal and meaningful. She also made the process very easy and our rehearsal with her allowed us to be as relaxed as possible for the wedding itself. Our marriage ceremony itself was wonderful and every guest we spoke with wanted to know how we knew Mary and complimented the ceremony. Many mentioned that they had been to a lot of weddings but had never seen such a great ceremony with such a phenomenal officiant. If you want the best, you must get married by Mary!

I truly believe Mary is the best decision we made regarding our wedding day. She costs more than the average officiant but you also get much more. From the moment we first reached out to Mary, she was responsive, flexible, and ready to guide us through the process of getting married. She arranged to meet with us at a location that was convenient for us and it was like meeting up with an old friend - her genuine interest in your story puts you at ease. Once we signed a contract, Mary provided us with an amazing variety of resources for planning the ceremony, on everything from selecting a reading to writing vows. She personally researched the legalities of getting married in our venue's town and provided us with a detailed packet of instructions--Google Maps print-out included!--for obtaining our marriage license. These sort of thoughtful gestures were typical throughout our working relationship. Mary is a deeply considerate person and it translates into the ceremony she crafts for you and your loved ones to enjoy together. She has a warm yet commanding presence that deeply impressed our guests, and she provided true leadership throughout our wedding weekend. Mary is worth every penny -- before you splurge on your decorations or cake, consider the part of your wedding day that you'll truly want to remember for the rest of your lives.

Mary Coburn was an integral part of our wedding process. We met Mary for our initial meeting and we instantly felt her genuine warmth in getting to know us and our story. Mary crafted a wedding ceremony that people cherished months later. Mary pays attention to all of the details that matter. We shared follow up phone calls and mentally prepared for all aspects of the wedding: from being grounded in the moment, to practicing and authoring vows, and managing the day from start to finish. Mary was just as much a part of our day as our family and friends. Beginning with the rehearsal dinner the night before, she masterfully brought our wedding party and families together to kick off our memorable weekend. She made such an impact on everyone, that even one of the restaurant staff asked for Mary's contact for her future wedding! Anyone who is fortunate to work with Mary gets so much more than an officiant: you get a precise and thoughtful author, a caring guide, a helpful advisor, and warm friend that we are lucky that was part of our marriage story.

From the first time we spoke to Mary we could feel her warmth and kindness and we absolutely loved the ceremony that Mary wrote for us. Based off our few meetings and discussions she was able to tell our story in a way that felt like she was there with us the entire time. We knew that we made the right decision when after the ceremony our friends and family came up to us and asked how long we had known Mary. She just has a presence about her of an old friend you can always count on.

My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic and we were unsure of how to even approach our ceremony. We met with Mary Coburn and she sat down with us to help us outline each and every part of our ceremony. She worked with us to ensure that everything was perfect and that we were both present in the moment. She knew the names of everyone at our rehearsal and it felt like she was part of the family. Mary is the kindest person and being around her makes you feel at ease. I felt calm at my wedding by knowing that she was leading the ceremony. We received so many compliments after the ceremony about how wonderful Mary was. They said things such as "she really knows how to command the audience", "she is such a warm, kind, thoughtful individual," "the way she speaks is incredible," "she really captured your story." We thought Mary was incredible too. We absolutely adored working with her and she is truly the best. Thank you!

Mary did an absolutely wonderful job for our wedding! Many of our guests commented to us how impressed they were with the ceremony. Mary is extremely professional and user friendly. She customizes her ceremonies based on what is important to you (we have two different religious backgrounds and was very thoughtful about how to incorporate both), an in-person meeting and an open form question sheet that each the bride and groom need to fill out. Mary then shares her initial draft of the ceremony with you to make sure it is what everyone envisioned. She is very open to input and will make changes to the ceremony to better reflect what is important to you. I believe Mary is pricier than other officiants, but it is definitely worth it given how wonderful of a job she does and how seriously she takes her responsibility in conducting your wedding ceremony.

Mary was absolutely amazing! If I could give more than 5 stars, I gladly would. I think every single one of our guests commented on how great our ceremony was, how meaningful & personal it was, and how fantastic Mary was as the officiant. She is pricier than the standard JP, but she is worth every single penny!!! What you get from her is head and shoulders above what a run of the mill JP will provide. We highly recommend her. She absolutely made our wedding day!!!

Mary is very special. Our ceremony was the most important aspect of our wedding to us, so who performed it and how meant a lot. Mary was recommend to us by our DJ and it was synchronicity. From the moment my husband spoke to her on the phone he was immediately excited and relaxed about our ceremony. She took the time to meet with us in person - our meeting went long over what she probably planned. She understand our vision, the feeling we hoped our ceremony would convey, and really got to know us as individuals and a couple. She was the most important guide for us throughout the planning process. When we were not sure of what readings to include, Mary sent us very specific readings that fit our ceremony and story perfectly. Mary is insightful, intuitive, and truly gifted in what she does. When we received the first draft of our wedding ceremony it only further confirmed that Mary was the officiant for us. The way she interwove our story past and present, included family and friends, and even our dog was perfect, emotional, loving, and funny. Our ceremony, thanks to Mary set the tone for the rest of our wedding and it was exactly what we hoped - and more. To this day, when people talk about our wedding they talk about how wonderful our ceremony and officiant was. We are truly blessed to have had Mary marry us. If you get the chance to have Mary as your officiant consider yourself lucky. We lover her!

In our fifty-five plus trips around the sun, we have participated in and attended many weddings. However, we never really thought that we would be the main event. Being gay in Texas, we didn’t think a wedding was a personal experience we would ever have ourselves. And we were okay with that. In our hearts, we had made commitments to each other. We had built a life together spanning twenty-eight years. We could have gotten married abroad or in another state but we are both native Texans and stubborn. We would get married when we were legally allowed to do so in our home...in Texas. Much to our surprise on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court made that possible by removing the last of our excuses. There was no hesitation, deliberation, or delays in deciding who would do the deed. Mary and I were college roommates and we have known each other for almost forty years. Mary Coburn was the only person we even considered. And when Mary wasn’t available on our chosen date, we moved the date. We wanted our wedding to be a celebration. We wanted those closest to us to be there to bear witness to participate and to enjoy the evening. We could not have done this without Mary. But having been together so long already we were reluctant and even adverse to “typical” wedding stuff. Mary gently led us through her process of gathering information that she then used to create a personal, intimate, meaningful, and memorable ceremony. We could not believe how perfectly she capture the moment, our intent, our love. Our friends and family were enthralled and are still talking about it. Many of them have declared it “the best wedding ever.” We couldn’t agree more.

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding day was to work with Mary Coburn. She truly takes the time to get to know each of you individually and your story and then works those details into your ceremony. We received so many compliments on the overall flow of the ceremony and how special it was for our guests to learn about us. Mary was very responsive and made working with her super easy. She made herself available for questions, offered up her advice and made the overall process of planning our wedding enjoyable and relaxing. She also took the time to put together a nice package of our ceremony in a keepsake book and presented it to us after the wedding. Overall a FANTASTIC experience. We highly recommend Mary Coburn!

Mary was the celebrant at our wedding in May 2016 and was without a doubt the single best vendor decision we made. The number of complements that we received from our guests on our ceremony was ASTOUNDING and nearly every person who came up to us remarked that our ceremony was the nicest, most loving, and most thoughtful wedding that they had ever been to. Personally, we loved every minute of it and couldn't have imagined a better ceremony than we had with Mary. At every stage, Mary exceeded even our highest and most lofty expectations. She was prepared, friendly, and made a significant effort to get to know us in a real way so that she could write a meaningful, personal ceremony- and she did just that. Furthermore, Mary was a pleasure to work with and really seemed to care about us, our family, friends, and guests, and our ceremony. My wife and I are from different religious backgrounds but Mary did the most wonderful job interweaving our traditions and making everyone feel welcome and involved in our ceremony. She truly made it about us, and told our story to our guests in the nicest and most loving way. We recommend her in every way possible.

Choosing Mary to be our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. One of the compliments we receive most often is how great the ceremony was, thanks to Mary. She captivated all of our guests and kept us all in the moment. She delivered a heartfelt, humorous and genuine story that felt like us. Even long before the ceremony, when we first met Mary, she seemed like someone we knew for years. She was incredibly helpful through the whole process. Her experience is evident in her professionalism and valued guidance. You would never regret choosing Mary as your officiant, only regret missing the chance to have her alleviate your planning worries and enhance your special day.

Mary is just the most amazing officiant. She sat down with Dan and I and got to know us, and our story. She told it so beautifully at our ceremony. Everyone said that that was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever been too because of her. She also was the officiant at a wedding me and my husband were the photographers at. She is a pleasure to work with as the couple, and as another vendor!

Mary was absolutely awesome! She was thorough, thoughtful and genuinely excited to be a part of our big day. She made us feel comfortable and confident about every aspect of our ceremony. What we loved most was that she made the ceremony personal, funny and unique. I would highly recommend Mary as an officiant for your special event!!

Mary was an incredible person to work with for our wedding day. Planning a wedding is hectic, but we got our ceremony written well in advance, and were able to review the drafts, make changes, etc., and that eased some of the stress! She made the whole process very smooth and was there for us every step of the way. Everyone commented on how our ceremony was SO personal and was the best ceremony they've ever witnessed! There was not a dry eye in the crowd as the ceremony was very personalized and filled with emotion. I recommend Mary very highly for her personal touches and great deliverance of the ceremony. So many guests were complimenting on how amazing our ceremony was. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant!

Mary was the most amazing officiant my wife and I could have ever dreamed of having for our special day. She makes the ceremony so personal and takes the time to get to know you and your story so that she can make the ceremony truly unique. I have been to numerous weddings and ours was the only one that didn't have the feel that the ceremony came from a template that the officiant just plugged the bride and grooms names in. I would definitely recommend getting a videographer like we did so that you will be able to relive your magical day over and over!

We had the most wonderful ceremony because of Mary Coburn!! She is so amazing, talented, and eloquent!! We had so many compliments on our ceremony, it was crazy!! She took people on our journey during her speech and had all of our guests laughing, smiling, and tearing up, it was moving. Not only did she give us the best ceremony we could ask for, she was there for us throughout the whole process and provided us with tips and was even there for us emotionally which was a HUGE help. I can't say enough how lucky we were to have her as our officiant and how over and beyond she went for our wedding. A truly spectacular experience that I owe all to her!!

Mary came highly recommended, so I already knew she would be amazing. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe my experience! Mary went above and beyond, she went to great lengths to personalize our story, and to make sure she got the details correct. Our ceremony was so beautiful and moving. There wasn't a dry eye in the place (Big strong men included). Her words stuck, and created a powerful energy (for all that attended) that lasted throughout the entire event. Not only did Mary create a wonderful ceremony, but she became that extra set of eyes at our event, coordinating with the DJ, and just checking in before the event. Mary is a true professional, you will get every bit of what she promises and a little more.

Mary is the best!! 😊 I must say, Mary Coburn was the 1st and best choice for us!!  We got married in May 2015 at the Riverview in Simsbury, Connecticut.  I began my search for an officiant in/near CT on The Knot and came across Mary's name within the first few results.  I was happily surprised to see so many positive reviews for her, expressing just how wonderful she was!  I will admit, I was hesitant to inquire because the rate was a little higher than some I saw but the others all paled in comparison.  I definitely do not regret going with my gut instinct in choosing Mary.  She was worth every penny and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding celebrant/officiant.  From the moment we received her first reply, I knew we made the right choice.  We had arranged to meet in person to discuss the wedding and our ideas, preferences and get an overall feel for each other.  Again, we knew the moment we met that this was the right choice. We talked and laughed for hours.  It was like we all knew each other forever!  Within the first few minutes of our meeting, we knew we found our officiant!  We could not be happier with how everything went!!  Mary guided us through the entire process and provided a questionnaire for each my husband and I to fill out to get to know our story a little deeper.  This was so she could complete our personalized ceremony with her own special way with words.  Mary truly has a gift.  We were so incredibly pleased with the ceremony and heard nothing but great things from our happy guests.  Many people said it was the best ceremony they've ever head and everyone raved about Mary!  If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding, your search is over!  You will be happy you chose Mary Coburn!! 😊  Thank you, Mary, for giving us the best gift of bringing my husband and I together in marriage and giving us all the memories that will last a lifetime! With much love, Ben & Becky S.

Mary was a wonderful addition to our wedding! She made the day truly about us. She seemed so genuinely happy to be there with us and to tell our story. I never thought much about the ceremony until we spoke with Mary for the first time. We really liked her approach, and with the amount of people that told us how beautiful our ceremony was...clearly we made the right choice! It was no cookie cutter template - Mary wrote the ceremony specifically for us. She took the time to learn about us and our relationship and even our families. She even knew my nephew's name! With all of the time and energy we put into planning everything, it was so nice to have her do the same! She really made us feel special and my mom said Mary was "beaming" from the moment she got there and all through the ceremony. Even my mom loved how happy Mary seemed to be to marry us. It was a really special feeling on such an important day.

If you are looking to have a wedding ceremony that is memorable, unique, and personal, Mary is the best resource to make that happen! Choosing Mary to be our officiant was, by far, the greatest and easiest decision we made for our wedding. It’s not often that people remember details of a wedding ceremony, but we’ve been married for almost 5 months now and we still hear from our guests about how great Mary was. She truly has a passion for what she does and it shows. She not only creates an amazing ceremony, but she is so well-spoken, caring, organized, responsive, provides great advice (like how to walk down the stairs in a wedding dress without falling!), and makes you feel at ease. We only met with Mary a few times, but you would think we had known her for years, The ceremony that she created for us depicted our entire story in a way that captivated our guests the entire time. She was able to incorporate some Filipino wedding traditions, which was very special for my family who traveled all the way from the Philippines to attend our wedding. Mary made our guests feel like they were part of the ceremony. I was nervous that I would regret not having a church wedding because my family is very religious, but I couldn’t imagine having anyone else as our officiant other than Mary. We can’t thank Mary enough for everything she did for us!

There are no words to adequately describe how unbelievably amazing Mary was throughout our entire wedding process. From the minute we first met, she greeted my husband and I with open arms and made us feel so comfortable and welcoming. Since my husband and I were living in Texas at the time, Mary was so accommodating when it came to scheduling meetings and helping us through the process of planning a long-distance wedding. She provided us with tons of resources and examples to help us make our ceremony exactly as we had imagined. And let me tell you, the ceremony was INCREDIBLE. I cannot begin to tell you how many people complimented us on the ceremony and how amazing of a job Mary had done. It made my husband and I so happy that our guests truly enjoyed the wedding ceremony. Mary was really able to take the information she got from us and form it into such an eloquent, personal, and fun program, which we will cherish forever. I wholeheartedly recommend having Mary as your celebrant, it was one of the best decisions we made!