We found Tom Mosley searching online about 6 months before our wedding in October 2014. My wife and I aren't really religious, but we wanted a traditional wedding since both of our families are. We didn't really know what to expect when we firs...t started working with Tom since he was the first officiant we interviewed we started planning our big day.
He also ended up being the ONLY officiant we interviewed. We met him at a local Starbucks on a Saturday morning and we knew right away we wanted him to conduct our wedding. He was so open, laid back and warm it was like we had known him for 10 years. He answered all of our questions, gave us great guidance and total freedom in planning the ceremony how we wanted to, while making suggestions along the way.
We stayed in contact with him up until the wedding day and he also did our rehearsal the day before. What a pro. It was so smooth, we couldn't believe how "easy" it was. He had all of the timing nailed down, gave us tips on how to walk and stand so the photographers could get the best pictures, etc. He did all of the coordinating with the event staff at the venue as well, giving them signals for the wedding party to walk down and what not, and even queuing the band to start and stop playing. What a tremendous relief that was for us.
Day of...we were both so nervous - not about being married, but being the center of attention and in front of everyone. Tom took all the pressure off. He made some light-hearted jokes, small talk and anecdotes during our ceremony so we didn't look like emotional wrecks up there. It was like we were all family sitting in the living room having a party.
At the end of the wedding, the biggest compliments didn't come from the food, the venue, the flowers, or the decor. Everyone was so impressed with Tom our wedding minister that it was the best affirmation we could have received that we did it right! We were so very lucky to have found him, and on the first try!
If we had to do it all over again, Tom would be our first phone call. Thanks for making our day so special for us.
Love, Dave and Alicia L.