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sed Catholic, but neither of us wanted a church wedding. Meeting with Rev. Mark was a breath of fresh air. He created a custom ceremony for us that was unique and still incorporated a few of the Catholic traditions, to keep our families happy! There are so many reasons I am thankful we found Rev. Mark, but the single most important reason is our vows. During our first meeting I said "I do not want to write my own vows," and he challenged me on that and then helped guide me during the writing process. Even though I sobbed through my vows during the ceremony, it was beyond special to have my own words to say to my husband and to hear his own words back. That is something we will both treasure forever!!!

rend Mark met with us, truly listened to us, wanted to know and learn about us as individuals and as a couple, and genuinely took it all into consideration while planning our ceremony. Communication was great as we emailed back and forth- choices, vows, and suggestions. The ceremony was perfect. It was fun, light-hearted, yet serious when it needed to be. It was exactly as we imagined, and even a month later, we still have people commenting how wonderful and unique our ceremony was. Every time I watch the video or think about our ceremony, I realize we were SO fortunate to have had Reverend Mark marry us. Thank you for everything!

oughtful, warm, hilarious and witty. It's as simple as this - Mark loves love. He was very interested in learning about our love story and us as individuals. Any call or email Mark replied very quickly with throrough, helpful responses. It was clear Mark would be in our corner every step of the way. We took great comfort in knowing this! Although we loved wedding planning, there were a few times we wished (as I'm sure others do) we were able to have someone who could take one task and handle it so there would be an element of surprise. Mark did exactly that. We provided Mark with very little direction as to how we wanted the ceremony to go. All we said, is that we hoped it would be personal and capitivating. The ceremony Mark wrote was absolutely beautiful, like a dream. Mark was eloquent, charming, funny and heartfelt. He knew exactly how to make us and our guests laugh (when appropriate!) and how to move all of us to tears (also when appropriate!). If I had to sum up our ceremony in one word, it would be enchanting. I'd also like to add to any bride or groom reading this, that Mark does a phenominal job of taking care of you and reminding you to be in the moment as well. My husband and I were so grateful for this especially, as it helped us enjoy each moment of our special day. We wanted our ceremony to be personal and captivating. We've attended way too many weddings lately where guests are playing on their phones or distracting themselves with personal thoughts. I've always felt that writing our own vows would be a great way to share our relationship and allow others to see another layer of our affection for one another. So we wrote our own vows and included handfasting. Both were a huge hit! Immediately after the ceremony ended until even now (three months after our wedding!) guests have been raving about Mark! Several friends and family members have said wow - your friend did such an incredible job; how lucky are you to have a friend marry you. To be honest, we never corrected them, there was no point. Mark is and always will be a dear friend in our eyes and we feel so very blessed to have had our friend marry us.

for our guests. Pricey but completely worth it!

touch with us and the week of our wedding called us and did a walk through over the phone of our ceremony. I knew it was going to be good because he was very well organized and incorporated everything that we wanted. We had so many of our guests give us great feedback about the ceremony. They said that he kept it interesting and had their attention throughout the ceremony. He got to our venue an hour early and scheduled meetings with our Matire'D, band, photographer, and videographer all to ensure a smooth ceremony. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends and family looking to go the non-traditional route of getting married somewhere other then a church etc.

e of the initial meeting and the fact that it was really fun- I heard responses from my future husband that even I didn't know! Rev. Mark was great throughout the process of planning our wedding ceremony- he made great suggestions and worked with our ideas as well. We had a family member do a surprise (to us) reading and he worked directly with her to coordinate. In addition, he understood from meeting us and from our description of how we wanted our day to go that we wanted to involve our friends and family- we incorporated a modern offering of peace to one another and even had our guests all pronounce us man and wife :) Our guests raved about our ceremony and just kept saying it was "so us"- that is the best compliment we could have received and are so thankful for Rev. Mark for listening and caring to get to know us. He made our wedding the "us" everyone loved.

onses. But what was really special was his presence on the wedding day before the ceremony. He stopped by where we were getting ready a few times to help pep-talk me and my maid of honor. He met individually with my maid of honor and the best man as well as my parents to ensure everyone was comfortable with the ceremony and their roles in it and to help calm everyone's nerves. It was really special! We could not be any happier with him and how the ceremony went. It was unique, personal to my husband and I, and extremely emotional--there wasn't a dry eye there!. A few of our guests mentioned to us it was the best they had ever been to. Mark has a huge heart and he really loves love, that's the only way I can put it. He is extremely happy and positive and has a great outlook on life and all of that comes through while working with him and while he's conducting the ceremony. He's the best!! :)

and have Rev. Mark be available on our wedding! Initially our dear friends had Mark perform their ceremony & they highly recommended him when it came time to find our officiant. In addition to the amazing recommendations and awesome reviews - as soon as we met Mark we both felt a certain connection and reassurance that our wedding will be perfect! Rev. Mark went far and above with always being available for any silly questions - always answered emails / phone calls right away - gave terrific advice - worked with us on the ceremony and gave us a lot of options to truly make it unique and "ours" Most importantly he helped us with our vows which is the most meaningful. I wanted to let you know that *everyone* who was at the wedding mentioned 3 major things: 1 - The Reverend & the amazing ceremony 2) The delicious food 3) the fun reception & music!!! The ceremony is always mentioned first and people have not stopped raving about The Rev!!! He truly made it a very special day and for that we will always be thankful.

fore we met. He mentioned quotes from movies that were some of my favorite, he posted pictures of young love, old love and made observations about the most important qualities in a good marriage. I knew with great confidence that whatever this man would say as he stood before Robyn and Ryan would be inspirational...and it was! We had two religions coming together and grandparents from each side were there. Mark touched on the traditions of each and gave everyone a common ground for celebration. We had the absence of the groom's mom, having passed away several years ago, and the presence of her whole family, wishing she could have been a part. But the ceremony was not melancholy, it was joyous! And he paid respectful homage to all of those who came before and made those two kids the wonderful people they are. In the days before the wedding, when normal stresses can get the best of anyone, Ryan was talking about things that "could go wrong" and things we didn't have to worry about. The ceremony was on the second list. He said "I trust Mark". They had worked out all the details with Mark ahead of time and he helped them to write beautiful vows and make the ceremony special and personal. I remember very little about my own wedding ceremony almost 30 years ago, but I will always remember my daughter's. And I will never forget Rev. Mark and the way he made all of us smile!

would be the Officiant for our wedding. Reverend Mark really takes the time to get to know each couple and creates a unique and personalized ceremony. He was always in communication with us… I seriously don’t know when he sleeps! He works around the clock to answer questions and to alleviate concerns that you may have. We got several e-mails from Rev. Mark at 4 or 5 am – just so that we can wake up to good news or an answer to a question! Reverend Mark also helped us write our own vows. I cannot count how many guests came up to us (with tissues in hand) to tell us how touching and heartfelt the vows where… Reverend Mark really helped us put our love into words. He also helped us in included our mothers into the ceremony which was a wonderful touch. Rev. Mark was probably the most prepared and professional vendor that we had as a part of our special day. Thank you, Reverand Mark!

. He was excited, asked great questions, and had a fun personality that we knew would make our wedding exciting and special, and we were definitely right about that! Mark was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, especially after urging us to write our own vows. He helped in the writing process and made something that I was nervous about turn into something fun and easy. I'm so glad he encouraged us to do personalized vows because they really were spectacular and we've gotten so many compliments on them. We couldn't had done it without Mark's help! Mark personalized our ceremony so it fit us just perfectly. My husband and I are from different religious backgrounds, so we didn't want a religious ceremony. Mark managed to do a beautiful ceremony that applied to everyone and made everyone feel comfortable. He had wonderful ideas and suggestions, and even helped us pull one over on our parents by surprising them and including them in a special hand ceremony during our wedding. Since my wedding I have gotten numerous compliments on the ceremony, many saying it was the best ceremony they've ever been to. That is all thanks to Mark! He is amazing and will make any couple's ceremony amazing as well!

each step of the way to talk things out and bounce ideas back and forth to make the most of each moment of the ceremony. He has a wealth of knowledge about various customs and traditions, and is willing to try something new. His goals are to center around the couple and what's important to them, and most of all, to have FUN! Thank you for making our wedding day so special!

erstood our feelings for each other and who wer are. With that knowledge, he crafted a repertoire that played out perfectly - a well managed theater production! We even imposed on him to lead the guests in singing and he delivered. Rev. Mark is a professional and will deliver a ceremony where the couple, and their love, is at the "center". We highly recommend him!

e understood us as a couple. So much so that it was like we has known eachother for years!! He is professional, qualified, dedicated, responsive.... I could go on forever! The worse part about planning a wedding is the worrying that comes along with booking vendors and wondering if they will deliver what they had promised. From the beginning I never had any doubts about Mark! He not only delivered but exceeded our expectations 10 fold!!! My parents were worried when we told them we were not having a traditional church wedding because everyone in my family had a church wedding and because of the non church weddings we'd been to in the past that were quick and impersonal. Just "I do's" then it's over. Our ceremony lasted over 30 minutes and included every element we wanted. The ceremony was the highlight of our wedding and I will forever be grateful to Mark for all he had done. I come from a Catholic background and my husband Jewish so we combined a few elements of both into the ceremony - sign of the peace, breaking of the glass, etc. We also read personal vows which I strongly recommend. It personalizes the ceremony rather than the usual cookie cutter. We also did the wine box where we had wrote letters to each other and locked them away with a bottle of wine and will open on our 5th anniversary. Lastly, one of my favorite parts was the blessing of the hands including participation from our parents. We had not told them about it previously so their surprise during was amazing to see. "Most romantic wedding ever. You set the bar very high for future weddings!"

upportive and comforting to both of us. He provided us with the ceremony we had always envisioned and our friends and family couldn’t stop raving about Mark and how personal our ceremony was. We couldn’t imagine anyone else being the person who married us because he made sure we never forgot that it was about our love for each other and that we should be having fun. Thank you, Mark!

am a non-practicing Methodist, so finding the kind of church I wanted nearby where we wanted to have our reception that wasn't too expensive and would marry us on the date we wanted proved to be difficult. After weeks of searching, we decided to get married outside in the garden at Meadow Wood Manor, our reception venue. Then we began the search for an officiant. We contacted several, but after combing through all of the reviews on Wedding Wire, we decided to meet with Reverend Mark. We have been to a ton of weddings, so we wanted our ceremony to be a little different than all the others. Reverend Mark asked us a lot of questions during our initial meeting to find ways to personalize the ceremony, and some of them were hard to think of answers to on the spot! When he spoke during the ceremony, it was all about us as a couple, and he added touches of humor here and there when appropriate. He wrote our vows for us with our input since neither of us are very good with that kind of thing, and they were absolutely perfect. We didn't have to memorize them either- he fed them to us line by line. We also did a handfasting ceremony to add something unique that most people hadn't seen before. Reverend Mark is a personable guy who is good at what he does. I highly recommend him for your wedding. All of our guests said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies that had been to.

nal aspects we like of a religious type ceremony with a more modern contemporary flare. That's exactly what Mark did for us! He sat with us and really got to know us which showed in his words during our ceremony which made it very personal! Not only that but my husband and the Rev hit it off with a common love for Star Wars which made for some fantastic photos at our wedding with light sabres! haha I would highly recommend Rev Mark to any couple getting married who want a no pressure, stress free, fun ceremony with a great personal touch! =)

annot say enough about him. His hard work and effort proves that he was a great choice for us. From the moment we met him, he was making us laugh, cry, everything. What a series of emotions in such a short amount of time. The ONE and ONLY thing i wish Reverend Mark could do for us was to stay and enjoy our celebration but it is completely understandable that he was super busy and had to go. He is an amazing person and a very positive influence! He helped me organize my vows and make it easier for me to read them to my husband. I can't thank him enough!

orite part of the day because it was so unique and tailored to our relationship. Mark will guide you through every step of the way and then some!! He offers advice, tips, and heartfelt words. He even called me on the morning of our wedding to see how I was feeling and if I needed anything. I thought that was a very caring touch. Mark also reached out to us numerous times in the month leading up to our wedding day just to touch base and see if we had any questions. If you are looking for a unique and heartfelt ceremony, definitely contact Mark LaRose!!! Thank you for making our day extra special. Our family and friends continue to rant and rave about how wonderful our ceremony was! There was just the right balance of laughter and tears. Thank you again!! :)

remony perfect, but to help you with everything along the way. Reverend Mark was always there for me and responded to me immediately with any questions and concerns I had. And to a bride that is very important! He understood completely what we were looking for in our ceremony but delivered more than I could have ever dreamed of! He had people laughing and crying, and touched many hearts. To this day, my friends and family are still talking about how special he made our ceremony. Thank you so much Reverend Mark, you've become a dear friend!

our vision for our wedding day and ultimately he made our dreams come true. His presence is calming and he's warm, honest, sincere and authentic. People who attended the ceremony said it was one of the most beautiful wedding ceremonies they had ever seen. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. He was in constant contact with us before the wedding, showed up early on the wedding day and filed the marriage license right after the wedding. If theres one thing you want in a wedding vendor its reliability. You will have no worries with Reverend Mark.

tilized well in the ceremony. He is open and honest and willing to share his life stories and words of wisdom. He created a peaceful, respectful and kind atmosphere and seemed to truly understand our relationship. His message was perfect for us. He even told a few jokes when the time served. Mark loves life and seems to love his career. Prior to the start of the wedding, I was stressed because of the lack of professionalism and organization of the caterers (Frungillo) and he was able to make me and my girls laugh and relax. He also did several favors for me which was wonderful, but not necessary. This was much appreciated. Overall, Mark is a wonderful man with a true gift.

g sure that we were happy at every step of the way. He helped to encourage us to enjoy our wedding and took away so much of the stress that is associated with planning a ceremony. He sat down and talked with us for two hours the first time we met him, allowing us to tell him our story. This allowed him to write an incredibly personal ceremony for us. We would recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much!

. He returned every phone call and email on the same day and made us feel comfortable with our requests during the planning process. On the wedding day he came early, made sure all of the necessary paperwork was completed, and helped to give us a ceremony that so many of our guests said was the most beautiful one they have witnessed.

with the outcome. Many guests complimented our wedding ceremony. We highly recommend working with Mark if you want a creative and unique wedding ceremony!

ervice just for us. He touched our hearts with his kind words and dedication, showing how well he knew us and what we wanted.

n! From our first meeting to the day of our wedding, he was a friend. confidante, and someone I knew I could lean on for anything! Our ceremony was completely personalized by him with the information we shared with him and his own personal touches from getting to know us. He checked on us throughout the planning process and offered wonderful advice! (He helped me think of a few things that I would NEVER have thought of on my own.) The day of our wedding, two things in particular gave me strength that he did for me. He called me in the morning to talk (his voice and demeanor ALWAYS help me keep calm) and to remind me that he could and WOULD pick up anything at all! And then he surprised us with a little hidden picture of our dog, Chunk. :) Sounds so silly but we had just rescued him and he was our baby. Leaving him for the day was SO hard, but Rev. Mark made sure he was right there with us. Since the wedding, we have stayed in touch and he's been a wonderful force in our life. I stumbled upon this wonderful man and couldn't be happier that I did!

at we met him, we knew he was the one to share in our special day. Mark was available 24/7 and returned emails and phone calls within hours. Not only was he able to answer questions in regards to the ceremony, he was able to answer virtually anything wedding related! Rev. Mark helped us map out how we wanted our ceremony to flow and was involved in helping us to write our vows and any special additions we wanted to add. Mark was such a wonderful contribution to our rehearsal dinner and felt as if he were part of our family, as well! He has truly become a friend and made our wedding even more than what we had anticipated! I wouldn't look anywhere else!