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Weddings by Gina Hawthorne

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5 out of 5 stars and 13 reviews
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I service all of NorthEast Ohio and PA!
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
5.0
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Gina was wonderful! My husband and I had a beautiful day, and Gina and her husband (aka assistant 😁) were super helpful and flexible through the whole day. I wrote my own ceremony script and Gina was super accommodating and made the whole experience a day to remember. She came prepared and ready to help, and we emailed back and forth ahead of time. Communication was super clear from her and I absolutely would recommend her to everyone!
Holly S.
5.0
Gina was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. We truly felt we were in great hands because she was genuinely excited for us and sincerely wanted us to have the best possible experience. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Cristina C.
5.0
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About this vendor

Vendor
John Hawthorne
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Best of Weddings Award
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your Love Story. Your Ceremony. Your Wedding. Your Way. I offer flexible payment plans and convenient Drive-Up Services designed to make getting married simple, stress-free, and convenient along with full ceremonies and planning services. Planning a wedding in Northeast Ohio or Northwest Pennsylvania? You’ve come to the right place! As an authorized officiant in both states, I’m here to help make your special day everything you’ve dreamed it would be. As a minister, wedding officiant and wedding planner I pride myself on providing professional, compassionate, and personalized services for every couple. I believe your ceremony should be more than just a formality—it should be a meaningful reflection of your love, your relationship, and the commitment you are making to one another. I specialize in personalized ceremonies and work closely with each couple to create a ceremony that feels uniquely yours. Whether you envision a traditional wedding, an intimate celebration, a simple elopement, or a modern non-denominational ceremony, I will work with you to bring your vision to life. Let me help you say “I do” your way!
Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
2+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian
Interfaith
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Vendor
John Hawthorne
Assistant
John and I have been married over 13 years and each day is like we are on our Honeymoon! We work so well together. He assists me in before and after ceremony details.
Reviews
5.0
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13 reviews
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Officiant provided flexible, professional, and attentive service, accommodating last-minute requests and custom scripts. Communication was clear, punctual, and organized; she handled emergencies and issues calmly to keep the day smooth. Highly recommended for making ceremonies personal and stress-free.
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8/02/2026
Gina was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. We truly felt we were in great hands because she was ...
genuinely excited for us and sincerely wanted us to have the best possible experience. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 08/03/2026
Thank you so much, Cristina. It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout this ...
process. You make a truly wonderful couple, and your partnership is inspiring to witness. I sincerely wish you both continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in all your future endeavors. May your journey ahead be filled with joy, growth, and countless blessings.
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8/11/2026
Gina was wonderful! My husband and I had a beautiful day, and Gina and her husband (aka assistant 😁) were super helpful and flexible through the whole day. I wrote my own ceremony...
script and Gina was super accommodating and made the whole experience a day to remember. She came prepared and ready to help, and we emailed back and forth ahead of time. Communication was super clear from her and I absolutely would recommend her to everyone!
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 08/11/2026
Holly and Jacob, It was wonderful to work with you. Your script was so beautiful and your...
venue was so perfect for you. I'm going to recommend it to my couples looking for an outdoor/indoor location!
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7/21/2026
Gina was great to work with! She was available fairly short notice and was willing to travel for our wedding. She was very prompt, communicative and receptive to changes in our wed...
ding script. My husband even decided to request a change on the day of, and Gina was wonderful to accommodate his request. Thank you to Gina for helping making our special day that much more special.
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 07/21/2026
Hello Tawnee. It was my pleasure to officiate your wedding. You are a great couple and I...
feel blessed to be chosen by you to be a small part of your big day!
AvatarJ
5/31/2026
Gina was amazing and helped us so much in our wedding. She was great during our meetings and got us organized. When things went wrong, she was able to help is fix it. We highly rec...
ommend her.
AvatarK
9/01/2025
Gina was absolutely wonderful! We needed someone in 48 hours and she answered our call. She helped us to plan our perfect ceremony! She was professional and attentive to details. T...
hank you Gina for helping us make our day special! Shane and Katrina
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 09/02/2025
Thank you Katrina! You were amazing to work with and I was honored to be a part of your b...
ig day!
AvatarS
7/30/2025
Gina is a very good person!! She helps you along the way with everything you need! She will Make sure your day is special even if it doesn’t turn out the way it was supposed to! Sh...
e helped plan my wedding songs and understood everything my husband and I needed / wanted!
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 07/30/2025
Thank you Savannah. It was my pleasure working with you and Jackub. I am very honored tha...
t you choose me to be your officiant.
AvatarM
7/24/2025
Gina was amazing, she had a family emergency and still showed up and did an absolutely incredible job, every meeting we had Gina took our ideas and made it a reality, our day would...
not have been perfect without her.
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 07/24/2025
Thank you Maghen. It was my pleasure to be a part of your big day! You and Joel are an a...
mazing couple!
AvatarT
6/23/2025
Gina made our special day go so smoothly, it was so easy. Thank you Gina! Trish & Lois
AvatarJ
5/05/2025
Gina was amazing. She communicated well. She arrived early for our service which is much appreciated. She was professional and personable. She was able to marry us on the day we wa...
nted (a Sunday) and was ok with us having a simple ceremony. She was willing to do more but we didn’t need anything extra and that was ok. Her fee is cheaper than others and I feel like she is way better than anyone else would’ve been. If you are looking for an officiant she is the one. I will recommend her to anyone needing someone to marry them and their significant other.
AvatarB
3/19/2025
Gina was great. We had a last minute officiant emergency and she was so accommodating to make sure our special day went perfectly.
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 03/20/2025
I was honored to be a part of your special day and I'm glad I was able to help you. You g...
uys are an amazing couple!
AvatarR
3/10/2025
I want to say thank you so very much for making our wedding absolutely perfect! You were wonderful to work with, you always said yes to my ideas, and most importantly you followed ...
through on everything. You made the planning fun & enjoyable, and the wedding unforgettable!
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 03/20/2025
You are very welcome! It was an honor to be a part of your special day.
AvatarC
2/28/2025
Gina was excellent! She cared about what we envisioned for our wedding and helped us choose the best service for us. She listened to what we wanted and incorporated what we asked...
for into the ceremony! We are so pleased that we choose her and will recommend her to all of our family and friends that are getting married. Thank you Gina for making our day really special to us!
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 03/20/2025
Thank you Candy. It was a pleasure working with you and crafting the perfect script for y...
ou and your husband. I also do Celebrations of Life, Baptisms and Baby Naming Ceremonies if you know anyone who needs these services.
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2/23/2025
The whole event was really spectacular and EXACTLY what I wanted". Our day, our weekend, would not have been as perfect as it was without Weddings by Gina hawthorne.
Response from Weddings by Gina Hawthorne on 02/26/2025
Thank you John, It was wonderful working with you and your wife. I am blessed that I was...
able to be a part of your special day. Gina

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