Waning Moon Weddings by LaToya

start to our big day! We would recommend ten times over - excellent vendor choice!

aidback, but intimate energy. We were beyond lucky to find LaToya, and she was a perfect fit from start to finish. We knew from the first phone call that she was THE officiant for us! She got back to us very quickly after our initial inquiry, was transparent about her pricing, and provided us with templates that helped us consider what we wanted our ceremony to look/feel like. Our friend streamed and recorded our ceremony on Zoom for distant family to join virtually, and we realized that our ceremony was a total of 12 minutes long. It was 12 minutes of perfection for us, and afterwards SEVERAL of our guests told us they thought LaToya was fantastic. She had a major impact on both us and our guests in a short amount of time. She had all of us laughing, crying, and remaining present for our magical moment at the altar. With the mention of some of our sweetest memories around about how we met, what we enjoy, etc, LaToya created a space of ultimate joy. Prior to the wedding, we only met via Zoom because we chose not to have a wedding rehearsal, but LaToya showed up for us in the biggest way and brought our ceremony dreams to life. We are eternally grateful.

Her kindness, care and humor show through the words that she speaks on you and your marriage. Thank you so much LaToya

yone loved her at the reception! You'd think we'd known her our whole lives! She's definitely the one you need to officiate, especially if you wanna keep laughter at the alter!

just had a feeling! We had sessions for us to get to know her and get comfortable, as well as her getting to know us. The information she gathered would make it into our very personalized ceremony. She is attentive and sweet, and even helped us during our photo session (stopping cars and all!). I would 100% recommend her services!

not disappointed when we connected with her. She made us feel special every step of the way. On the practical side, she was efficient and professional. But on the more emotional side, she put us at ease and personalized our tiny elopement. We feel very fortunate to have had her as part of our wedding. We recommend her enthusiastically!

eet her in person we were absolutely in love with her. Latoya has such a warm happy personality and a beautiful smile -she did an amazing job getting to know us and incorporating our personalities into the ceremony. Our friends and family loved the ceremony thanks to her. She had such great ideas for different things to incorporate into the ceremony-I would recommend her to anyone getting married in New Orleans -she is the best!!!

ent upbringings; he is Catholic and I grew up in a very liberal environment without a specific religion and more focused on spirituality and connecting to self. I was worried about finding an officiant who could deliver on a ceremony that could balance and celebrate our two approaches to spirituality, and LaToya did just that. After our meeting with her, we learned that she grew up in the same town as my husband and even went to his high school, so it really felt meant to be! She explained ways that she could honor and celebrate both of our spiritualities to make us both feel comfortable, and boy did she execute. All of our family/friends talked about how incredible our ceremony was, raving about the beautiful way LaToya was able to weave in our spiritualities and really focus on who we are as a couple. Every time we talk to our friends/family about the wedding, they mention LaToya and the ceremony, how they aspire to have that type of love and celebration. They loved how she included them in ceremony, ensuring that our people knew they were an important part of this day. The ceremony was so authentic to the both of us, both individually and as a couple; I literally could not imagine anyone better than LaToya. I really do feel like she was meant to be our officiant, she cultivated a beautiful, welcoming space and delivered on a ceremony that made our day more special than I could've ever imagined. I can't thank LaToya enough!

l and personal, and the rehearsal and ceremony could not have been better! She was such a big part of helping make our day and absolute dream. All of our guests/bridal party also commented on how amazing she was too!

She is amazing. We were able to get to know her on a personal level because she also offers premarital counseling, which really helped us learn tools that help us on a daily basis. Our Ceremony went better than I can imagine, the personal touches the romantic feeling was all I could ever ask for. Thank you Latoya for being part of our wedding day and making it unforgettable!

bout our journey and the love we have for each other. It was a precious moment. Betty and Walter from Cali

he entire process easy and meaningful. She's so accommodating to every walk of life and takes the time to help you make the ceremony all about YOU, but without all the pressure. LaToya took the time to know our story and worked with us to craft a ceremony that felt right for us. Our guests are still talking about how great LaToya was so if you're looking for an officiant that will make your wedding day stress-free and memorable, look no further.

th of us and put together a ceremony that included some of our favorite memories. We were a postponed wedding and LaToya checked in often and kept us updated all along the way. Her words left a lot of people in tears (us included). I wouldn't miss the chance to work with such an amazing officiant. Thank you for everything LaToya! -Dylan and Kristin

o us and LaToya did not disappoint! We booked her pre-Covid and she was very accommodating when we had to reschedule twice. She even did the legal marriage paperwork for us on our original date while still officiating the ceremony a year later. She takes the time to get to know her clients to offer the most personalized ceremony. She’s also very organized, I appreciated the check-ins during 2020 to keep everyone updated through those constantly changing times.

info. It was short notice, but I took a chance to book her. At our pre-ceremony meeting, I knew that it was destined for her to be my officiant. We hit it off instantly. She actually gave me a suggestion for a wedding venue, which was where my husband was thinking, and that's where we got married. Our ceremony was so special. You would've thought Latoya knew my husband and I for years. So detailed and unique. Again, ready for a renewal so I can get married by Latoya again!

of this world and she love to see others happy.The day of my ceremony I was running a little behind and I was devastated and when I saw her walking towards me (I swear I met a celebrity) but she made me feel at ease, she told me it happens and she just turned the worse moment in the world to the BEST. I would definitely recommend her. At the ceremony its like she knew me and my Wife our whole lives, when she does the consultation to get to know you she really listens and she uses it at the ceremony, so that makes it so much more special

king for a genuine person to usher in your new life union of marriage ❤️

from afar. She personalized our script, ceremony traditions and took the time to get to know us. She truly helped make our wedding memorable for us and for our guests.

at I looking for, and ended up checking all of our boxes - local, accessible, affordable, & personable - AND she's funny lol! During our initial phone call, she mentioned that she understood if we were still looking to which I replied "no mam we are not we want you". This was probably the easiest decision we made during the whole process. LaToya got to know us, shed light on a few issues + how to deal with them, helped us connect even more, delivered a customized ceremony reading, and kept us abreast to the ever changing guidelines around Covid. Thank you LaToya!!

dding over the ceremony. When we found LaToya I just knew from her Instagram posts that she was the one for us. She changed my view on ceremonies. They don’t have to be stuffy and boring. She brought another level of love and magic to our ceremony. She personalized our ceremony to fit us as a couple. She is there for you every step of the way.... Always positive and a shining light!! We are so blessed to have had her officiate our wedding!! ❤️❤️

and she killed it at our ceremony! My family and friends are still raving about her. She just gives off such great energy and vibes, exactly the type of vibe you want at your wedding! I feel like we have gained a lifelong friend! Thanks again for everything LaToya!

wanted to experience life, love, and laughter on our special day and she definitely delivered. Her expertise, professionalism, support, and genuineness guided us to the altar comfortably and flawlessly. We felt like we had known her forever; although, we had only contacted her 6 weeks before our wedding date. The advice, recommendations, and personal care received from her exceeded our expectations. She is the absolute best and we recommend you stop looking and start booking...Forever Grateful, Kim + Sunshine

loved how she took the time to get to know us. Her ceremony script exceeded our expectations and came from our real life experience. There wasn't a dry eye in the room and it wasn't allergies I can assure you. We cannot thank LaToya enough but you can be sure we'll recommend her to everyone we know!!

pirit, and we are so thankful to have been blessed with her. From the very beginning through each step to the second we said “I do,” and even thereafter, she was so patient, respectful, very knowledgeable, and just had the best personality ever. I will forever be grateful for Latoya. She is 100% absolutely the BEST!

s and were like “we NEED her.” I feel like vendors who have made their way through the pandemic and helped their couples through the process need some kind of an award. I know it can’t be easy. But LaToya kept us up to date on all constantly changing restrictions, while keeping us all calm. She talks a lot about “story telling” in her practice and that’s absolutely the best way to describe her work. She COMPLETELY personalizes your entire ceremony to create the most authentic and loving environment. I’ve never EVER gone to a wedding where the officiant captures the attention of the guests and reminds you of the real reason you’re watching 2 people get married: love.

recommend her and Waning Moon Weddings. LaToya will treat you both with respect and dignity. (We are LGBTQ).

with out of town people to share updates on COVID in NOLA and personalized our ceremony to perfectly fit who we are. We loved working with her and absolutely recommend her to anyone!

had seen other reviews of how wonderful she is, and she definitely lives up to the hype. We immediately felt her passion for what she does and she made us feel at ease while sharing our story and plan with her. Because it was just the two of us, the few vendors we had were so important in making our day special and LaToya went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. The energy and love that she was able to cultivate during our intimate wedding was incredible. We felt so privileged to have someone as thoughtful and kind as LaToya being able to officiate our ceremony and being a witness to our love. I would recommend Waning Moon weddings to anyone!

l at ease and comfortable, which is something that I think we all desire when getting married! Further, the heartfelt vows that she wrote for my husband and I were such a reflection of us and the commitment that we were making to one another. She truly has a gift for what she does and I wish that every couple could experience what my husband and I did with her as our officiant! Thank you LaToya!! Much love, Bryan & Cher

ks and she was available and wrote a short, sweet, beautiful ceremony for us. She could not have been more beautiful and perfect for our special day and to make our union happen. You will not be disappointed. She is a wonderful writer, easy going, and a beautiful person.

ove story. Thankfully, she was able to accommodate a late request after initial plans changed due to Covid-19. She laughed with us, she smiled with us, she reminisced with us - she was the perfect piece to our special day. Thank you so much, LaToya...we are forever grateful!

ion she is an all-around awesome human with a gorgeous family! Everyone sang her praises after the wedding. Stop looking and go with LaToya! You won't be sorry!

er the vibe we wanted for the ceremony, and we talked to her about our relationship and what's important to us. She listened and incorporated that into the ceremony script. The fact that the script was a collaborative process made the ceremony that much more special. She was also punctual and extremely friendly!

r energy is always positive. She personalized our vibes, which truly made our wedding special. Apart from the ceremony I also went through her services for a photographer. I was nervous a little, but the photographer that ended up doing our wedding was phenomenal! Oh, I highly recommend the first look too! The photographer and LaToya showed up on time, it was an early wedding and I was truly grateful for this. I would recommend waning moon not only for officiating, but some of her other personalized services. It's well worth it, especially if you are looking to have a unique yet intimate feel for your ceremony.

rehearsal and the coordinator had to run through the walkthrough. Because of this, we were given two sets of directions, which made things confusing on the wedding day. She arrived 15 minutes before the start of the wedding, which was a little unnerving. We realize traffic was bad, but she should have allowed for that. It would have been nicer if she would have been in agreement with having the music play for a little longer once the bride and father walked down the isle. Even 30 seconds longer would have been a nice transition. We can recommend her for her personality, but not her punctuality.

ny that much more special! If you do know where to start, start with LaToya. If you are on the fence, go with LaToya. Can’t say more positives about how great she was.

e downplaying it, LaToya never let us forget that no matter how small the ceremony was, this was OUR DAY!! The initial meet and greet was so chill. Her vibe is warm, welcoming, amazing. My wife and I ;) loved her immediately and we are not people’s people lol. We even had car trouble the morning of and she was extremely accommodating and patient with us. She found us a beautiful spot in the park with an amazing backdrop away from everyone. It was perfect! I could tell she genuinely enjoyed us as we did her. For our 5th anniversary we’ve decided to do the big ceremony for all of our family and friends and I will DEFINITELY be back booking with LaToya!

or us, exactly what we were hoping for. She was in constant communication whenever I had a question. She kept us informed on the licensing because we were from out of town we needed all the help we could get. My guests were so impressed with her words they asked if she was our friend! I feel like she is our friend and was so comfortable with her. Her friendly caring demeanor puts everyone in a good mood. Definitely recommend. A++

. In 2 hours, paperwork complete and license in hand. We were married as planned in the park. Everything I thought was a problem was a breeze for her. It was perfect.

ything I dreamed and more. Her energy is unmatched. She really cares about her couples and brings such passion and professionalism to her work. She makes you feel so comfortable, like you have known her for years. My wedding wouldn't have been as special without her. She was seriously the glue that made my ceremony feel so special and unique. I am beyond grateful that she exists. Thank you, LaToya!

a call and she really took the time to get to know us, and ensure the prose was personal and perfectly fit our vibe. We also added on the sand ceremony - which I would highly recommend!! I hope everyone is so lucky to have LaToya at their wedding.

I’d suggest you give her a call for a great wedding!

d was so personal and just perfect!

brief introduction and assessment via email, she set up a video conference with us to learn more about my partner and I. She was great and very professional with her questions, which helped formulate information that she could use for her script for our wedding. LaToya was also very responsive via email, which was an added assurance for us since we were planning a destination wedding. What I loved most about working with LaToya was the specialization of our ceremony. We were able to Include a lot of different elements such as the use of a lasso (which my partner’s parent’s also used when they were married) and also participating in a sage blessing. It was very important for us to also include elements of our spirituality and our religion, which LaToya was able to do effortlessly. Overall, our experience was so amazing and she really made our ceremony special. It is definitely something that will stick with us forever, and we are forever grateful to have utilized her services cof our special day.

ersonal, joyful, casual - yet professional, free-spirited, and full of love (no stress). Latoya met the challenge and provided a wonderful experience. From our initial online communications, through a video - meeting, to the service itself Latoya met every expectation. We had a wonderful ceremony - just as envisioned, and Latoya of Waning Moon was at the center.