Serenity Ceremonies by Rev. Orsella

perfect the ceremony needs. Her voice is so soothing that it actually calmed my nerves down. Almost like a safe place in front of 230 people. We were so happy with our decision on picking her! One of our favorite vendors of the day.

ONE. We are so grateful for her guidance while we took the serenity journey. Through this journey we learned a lot about ourselves and each other. We gained helpful tools to handle challenges and disagreements. After each session we felt closer to each other. Our ceremony was amazing. She captured our love story beautifully. We are so thankful. Rev. Orsella you are amazing. Thank you for sharing your advise, time and love with us. We are a proud serenity couple.

r years because the ceremony she designed was so personalized and poignant. Initially, when my fiancé and I began planning our wedding, I insisted we write our own vows because in my mind that was the only way that I could ensure that the ceremony really reflected us as a couple. Rev. Orsella was happy to accommodate that, but as the date I approached, I wasn’t sure I wanted the pressure of saying the *perfect* thing that would express how important my soon-to-be-husband is to me. There was also a part of me that wanted to keep more personalized vows between the two of us. Ultimately, we chose to let Rev. Orsella lead a traditional ceremony and it was the best decision. I didn’t have to stress and she managed to capture the specialness of the day. I know if I had attempted it I would have started ugly crying at the altar. I would recommend Rev. Orsella because she is a gifted writer and orator. She also cares about the little details (like getting that license signed, among other things!) and will ensure that your ceremony reflects your personalities and relationship. On top of everything else, she was gracious enough to stay for our reception. I am pretty sure our guests who sat at her table had the best time as well. I really could go on ad nauseam. I’ll end by saying, you will be beyond grateful if you choose to make Rev. Orsella part of your big day.

e time to get to know you and your spouse. Plain and simple….. She understood the assignment! My husband and I also signed up for premarital counseling, and Rev O was nothing short of amazing there as well. It really does make a difference when your officiant is vested in making sure they give you the tools and resources to needed to make your marriage succeed. My husband and I absolutely love her and we still catch up to this day!

at she could take the time to get to know us. She was patient with us and customized our sessions to what we needed to prepare for marriage. She is so personable and always made us feel supported, which was important to us. She always found the silver lining in our sessions and created different ways to help us feel more connected. Our wedding was postponed twice due to COVID and she was there every step of the way. She brought me comfort during that difficult time and made me feel okay about that loss. For the wedding ceremony, she wrote a customized love story to share with our guests. We had no idea what she was going to say, so we heard it for the first time during the ceremony and she executed that piece so perfectly we couldn’t be happier. Also to my surprise, she even dressed in our wedding colors. We are so thankful for her mentorship and she will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

t for us. The premarital counseling was great for us. My husband and were together for 11 years before getting married so we figured we knew what to expect in marriage but Rev. Orsella really helped us see that our marriage was a new chapter and she helped us prepare for it. She took the time to really get to know us and wanted to see us succeed. The wedding was perfect and I feel lucky to have had Rev. O officiate it. She was on time, professional and made a sometimes "boring" part of the wedding, entertaining for us and our guests. Friends nd family were raving about how great our officiant was for weeks. We really enjoyed working with her and hope to keep her in our lives for awhile.

Now let me tell you she did not disappoint! From our first meeting (which was virtual due to Covid) she had such great energy and we immediately felt a positive vibe. I told my then fiancé she’s it and he agreed. She tailored or ceremony so well to our love story our guests thought she had known us forever. I still don’t know how I could possibly thank her enough for making our day/ceremony perfect. Yes I said perfect. You just had to be there! To this day our guests still compliment how well she officiated our wedding and it is still one of our favorite moments of our special day. Thank you Orsella!!!

erstand who we were and what we wanted to convey during our ceremony. She was also collaborative and offered some thoughtful options of how we could further make the ceremony our own. And the day of -- Orsella was perfect. The stories she told about us were personalized, touching and true to us. and she engaged our guests through her presence, positivity and charm. One of my cousins said it was like a wedding he'd only ever seen on television. Many of our guests commented on how amazing she was and asked how we found her. Orsella was also an incredible resource when it came to the legal and logistical part of our wedding. She helped us navigate a tricky marriage license situation and was so responsive throughout the whole process. Working with Serenity Ceremonies was truly a gift.

d marriage counseling through Rev. Orsella which was a great experience. Reverend Orsella is very personable and relatable and she was able to get my husband to open up which was very impressive. We love Rev. O and if your looking for the perfect Officiant to make your day special she is it!!

rd to all of our premarital sessions with Rev. O and were sad when they were over. We first booked with Rev. O in June 2019 for our September 2020 wedding, but we unfortunately had to postpone our original wedding date due to COVID-19. Rev. O was so flexible, kind, and patient with rescheduling that it took a lot of anxiety out of our planning. Because we were a COVID postponement, we went a long time between our final premarital counseling session and our actual wedding day. That didn't matter at all. Speaking to Rev. O, even after the long break, was natural, easy, and fun. It was like we'd spoken every day. To say that she did an incredible ceremony would be an understatement. She really listened to us during our sessions, incorporating our language and personal stories into our ceremony in ways that felt natural and organic to the entire audience. She blended the right amount of scripture and secular language, satisfying both religious and non-religious attendees, and perfectly capturing our relationship. After the ceremony, multiple friends and family members of all backgrounds and beliefs approached us to tell us how moving Rev. O's words were. Many members of our family approached her directly to inquire about her services, with some even reaching out for their own events. It would be difficult to imagine our wedding without Rev. O, and it simply would not have been the same without her words and guidance. Thank you Rev. O!!!

ss so easy. We received so many compliments about her for guests, everyone was saying how amazed they were by how good of a job she did. On top of her amazing work she blends in like she is a guest at the wedding - she truly felt like family. She captured such great pictures and videos of our reception as well. Serenity ceremonies is the best !!!!!

h Rev O via Zoom throughout the entire process. From our initial meeting, we fell in love with her and decided to also utilize her for pre-marital counseling. She really helped us get prepared and navigate some of the issues that we would face as newlyweds. She was extremely responsive and professional through it all. When she promised a personalized wedding ceremony, boy did she deliver! Her words showed us that she took the time to really listen to us and hone in on what made us special as a couple, what we meant to each other, and how our lives were interwoven. Her words brought my husband and much of the wedding guest to tears. My personal favorite was the bit of history she provided when we jumped the broom. We'll be back again down the line when we renew our vows! For any couples considering Rev O, look no further she will exceed your expectations.

e, dedication and efficiency most of all her genuine sprit of encouragement especially in this time of covid. At the last minute our venue changed and we lost our DJ. Reverend Orsella doubled as our officiant and DJ during the ceremony. We just love her! and will forever be thankful for all of her support. Don't think twice book Reverend Orsella and Serenity Ceremonies!! you won't be disappointed.

s said they loved her!! Her communication from start to finish was excellent!! We are so truly grateful to have found her!!!!

able to book over a year out from our wedding. Our initial phone call went so well that I had zero interest in speaking with anyone else. She reminded me of family. Orsella was not only professional but she extremely personable. She also offers premarital counseling before you walk down the aisle. Our wedding changed several times due to the pandemic and Orsella was right with us and was fortunately available for each date we switched to. On our wedding day, Orsella came beyond prepared. She has a whole timeline of the ceremony where she curated everything from the walk-in to signing your marriage certificate. She made delivering our vows fun and less nerve-racking. Listen... you don’t know me. So my word may not mean much to you. But I promise that after you have your first conversation with her, any other officiant becomes a memory. There were so many moving pieces during our wedding. Orsella was the one piece that slowed everything down and had everyone’s attention including our 4 year old son. Booking with Serenity Ceremonies should be the only decision in planning your wedding that feels like a no-brainer.

tuck to it. She fulfilled all of her promises and surpassed expectations. I'd definitely recommend her to others and look to use her for a renewed vows or blessings of other sorts in the future.

way from Connecticut to officiate our wedding. She really personalized the wedding, it was as if she knew us for our whole lives. The ceremony was 30 minutes but it was so much fun, we laughed, we cried tears of joy and everything about the ceremony was perfect. My husband and I would do it all over again just to have reverend Orsella officiate our wedding.

e we are able to openly discuss our expectations, fears and goals for our marriage during 3 ninety minute sessions and culminated with the design creation of a marriage vision board. She was so flexible. During our engagement we had several life challenges cross our path including a miscarriage, a pregnancy and the corona virus. At each step Rev. O was their to pray with and support us through each challenge, including random check-in text/calls just to make sure we were ok. She was even there with loving support when we decided to change our 150+ ceremony at a venue to a simple intimate backyard ceremony with 10 immediate family members, taking the time to include special touches that made our ceremony personal and memorable. We cannot thank her enough for everything she has done and would recommend her to EVERYONE looking for an officiant. Not only will she oversee your wedding ceremony but she will help thread together the fabric of your marriage with her one of a kind personality and professionalism.

it, we were overwhelmed with stress, but Reverend Orsella was always optimistic. When we decided to get married virtually, she took the time and energy read up on marriage laws and call around to ensure our marriage will be legal. She worked with us the day before the wedding to make sure all the technical glitches were worked out. Then the day of, she delivered such a beautiful, moving ceremony that brought the guests to tears. We’ve gotten SO many compliments on how amazing our officiant was. We couldn’t imagine our wedding without her. When you choose Reverend Orsella, I can promise you, you won’t be disappointed. It’s just not possible.

zed enhancements, to a beautiful ceremony and overall awesome wedding experience! You won't regret choosing her to officiate your wedding! -The Coreys <3

le to connect with this vendor, this is the person who is BLESSING your union and joining you officially as husband and wife. From the minute I met Orsella I knew one thing for sure, she has heart and spirit and also is a ton of fun! My fiancé had not yet met her but we booked her anyways just off the feeling I got from that simple interaction. Since then we’ve grown our relationship, had dinner in our home with her and her husband and have had many laughs. Unfortunately due to the corona virus we had to postpone our wedding but Orsella was AMAZING through the entire process. “Whatever or whenever you need me I’ll be there”. I’ve never felt more certain about choosing her to join us in marriage and if you’re uncertain on who to choose I urge you to just have ONE phone call with her and you’ll be sure too. In a time of uncertainty and people showing their true colors in a time of crisis, Orsella sure stuck true to hers. She’s full of love and calm and I am confident on the day of our wedding, whenever that may take place as I walk down the aisle towards the love of my life; she will be there cheering us on. I have no regrets and only moments of THANK GOD we booked her for our wedding!

lf available to us and she was always accessible. She gave us a completely customized wedding with very little time to prepare. When our wedding guests mention how beautiful the ceremony was, they most often mention Pastor Orsella. She is extremely professional and most of all, she is an ordained minister, so if it is as important to you, as it was to me, your wedding is sealed in Heaven and on Earth! Husband and I are grateful she ended up being our marriage officiant—and we see now that it was meant to be! You will not regret booking Serenity Ceremonies!

ss for getting to know us and our love story. Rev. Orsella was thorough and very accommodating. During the ceremony, her officiating was so sincere that it moved nearly all our loved ones, wedding party, and us, of course! We were very pleased with her service and strongly recommend Serenity Ceremonies!