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Danielle Giannone
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your story deserves to be celebrated! Your Story Ceremonies - Danielle Giannone is a wedding officiant service in Northport, NY, dedicated to bringing your dream ceremony to life.
As the first and only full-time Certified Celebrant based in Long Island, I specialize in custom-designed wedding ceremonies that authentically reflect who you are as a couple. Created through a collaborative process, your one-of-a-kind ceremony will give you and your guests an unforgettable experience that honors your vision, tells your unique love story, and expresses what is personally meaningful to you. I bring sincerity, professionalism, and fresh energy to your big day so that the ceremony becomes the start of your celebration and the loving foundation upon which your entire wedding is built.
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Danielle Giannone
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Danielle is a full time Certified Celebrant, bringing fresh & bright energy, passion, and professionalism to her work. As a ceremony expert, she has a deep knowledge of tradition and an impressive ability to reimagine old customs into relevancy. Through their work with Danielle, modern couples are given a sense of authenticity and personal meaning as they mark life's big moments. She says, “The ceremony is the heart of your wedding, the moment when you become a married couple. It should be a natural expression of yourselves and a genuine reflection of everything that makes your union unique."
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5.0
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Multiple reviewers highly praise Danielle, Marissa, and Marisa from "Your Story Ceremonies" for their exceptional officiating at weddings, creating personalized, heartfelt, and unforgettable ceremonies. They are commended for their warmth, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to craft ceremonies that reflect the couples' love stories. Guests were moved by their ceremonies, with many commenting on how special and memorable the experiences were. The officiants are described as organized, communicative, and skilled in creating unique and engaging ceremonies that surpass expectations. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Danielle, Marissa, and Marisa for making wedding ceremonies magical and meaningful.Review photos
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Kate I
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5.0
10/07/2023
We were so fortunate to find Danielle to be our officiant! We cannot begin to express how grateful we are for the incredible job she did. From start to finish, Danielle was an absolute professional who made our special day absolutely perfect!!
Danielle has a remarkable talent for bringing the love story to life. Her words were beautifully crafted and heartfelt, making our ceremony truly special and touching. It felt as if she had known us for years, capturing our love as a couple with warmth and sincerity.
Beyond her perfection in crafting our ceremony, Danielle was exceptionally organized and made the entire process seamless. Her caring and considerate nature was evident from the very beginning, and she took the time to understand our vision for the ceremony, ensuring that every detail was just right. On the day of the wedding, she worked exceptionally well with our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her professionalism and calmness put everyone at ease.
Danielle truly has a beautiful way with words and an undeniable talent for making a wedding ceremony perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to marry us and bring our love story to life. If you're searching for someone who will make your wedding day unforgettable, Danielle is the perfect choice.
Thank you, Danielle, for making our day so incredibly special.
Vendor response 10/25/2023
Kate, it was my honor and pleasure! I am grateful to you and Paul for being so open with ...
me about your relationship and feelings for one another - you gave me all the inspiration I needed to create a true and heartfelt ceremony for you. I was also moved by your incredibly supportive family and friends on your wedding day - so much love, all around! Your love story is absolutely beautiful, and I am so happy I was there to help you celebrate the start of this new chapter. I'll remember it always!
Danni C
5.0
1/28/2025
I am so excited to write this review for Danielle! My husband and I recently had a private ceremony and hired Danielle to officiate. She treated our event with the perfect balance of reverence, humor, joy, and wisdom. Her patience was so lovely. We had an East Hampton bed and breakfast almost to ourselves thanks to our off season date and Danielle took all the time we needed to explore every room and decide on our spot to exchange vows. She sent us many ideas to consider for readings and took inspiration from our vows with the words she shared. When our ceremony ended she volunteered to take our photos and revealed yet another talent!I hope you will be fortunate enough to have such a wise, warm, and personable officiant as Danielle, don't think twice, just book her!
Vendor response 02/03/2025
Danni, thank you for writing about your experience. It meant so much to me to bear witnes...
s to your beautiful and intimate exchange of vows, and help you celebrate the incredible love you two share. My heart feels so full thinking back to that day!
Any questions?
Casey B
5.0
12/26/2024
We are beyond grateful for Marissa from "Your Story Ceremonies" for officiating our wedding! She created such a beautiful ceremony that truly reflected the love and memories my husband and I have shared over the years. Marissa was incredibly easy to work with, always on time, and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it.
She went above and beyond by including our daughter and our moms in the ceremony, which made the day even more meaningful. When I say there wasn't a dry eye in the house, I truly mean it—every single person was moved by her words. We had so many guests asking if we had known her for years, because she made it feel like we had a close friend officiating for us.
Marissa was wonderful in every way, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to lead us through such a special moment. If you’re looking for someone who will make your ceremony personal, heartfelt, and unforgettable, Marissa is the one!
Vendor response 01/06/2025
Casey, thank you so much for sharing what it was like for you and your husband to work wit...
h Marisa! It sounds like such an intimate and moving celebration of your love for one another. We wish you all the best as you begin your married life together!
Nicole M
5.0
12/09/2024
Danielle was our wedding officiant back in October and we still get compliments from friends and family about what an amazing job she did and how intimate she made the ceremony! From the very first meeting we had with Danielle she made my husband and myself feel so comfortable and answered any questions we had about the process. She really got to know us as a couple and our love story and brought our vision to life! She is truly a master at her craft!
Vendor response 12/09/2024
Thanks so much Nicole, I really appreciate you taking the time to post a review and share ...
your experience. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you and David and creating a ceremony that felt exactly right for the two of you!
Alexis H
5.0
12/06/2024
Wow! I don't know where to start. 5 stars is definitely NOT ENOUGH! Danielle curated and delivered the most beautiful ceremony. We got such rave reviews on how lovely it was from start to finish, especially from those who prefer much more of a "traditional" ceremony! We knew we wanted to bring in a bit of tradition and family but nothing too stuffy. We wanted it to resonate well with who we are as a couple and how we plan for our future. Danielle brought such a calming presence throughout the day - it was a pleasure meeting her in person - she truly has the best personality! She was beyond prepared, walked us through every single set with planning and the day of. I am so very happy that we found Danielle and that she was part of our day - it really made all the difference. Thank you, Danielle for all that you did for us throughout this process and giving a wonderful memory. We are forever thankful and grateful for you.
Vendor response 12/09/2024
Oh my goodness, Alexis, I am so thankful for YOU! I feel honored that you and Patrick tru...
sted me to tell your love story - all the way from childhood friends, to a teenage crush, to the forever kind of love that you now share - weaving in bits of tradition and your own personalities. It all came together beautifully, and I was so happy to celebrate the start of your marriage with you!
Keely M
5.0
12/05/2024
Danielle was everything we could have asked for in an officiant - she was an absolute star. She was so communicative prior to the event and really made us feel like she wanted to get to know us to cater our ceremony to us as best as possible. She also really helped to plan out the ceremony step-by-step which was extremely helpful. After the wedding, multiple family members + friends told me how amazing Danielle was and how much the sentiments she was sharing resonated with them - and I agree! We can't thank Danielle enough for being a part of our special day and 1000% recommend her for anyone looking for an amazing officiant.
Vendor response 12/09/2024
Keely, thank you - your words mean so much to me! Every part of your wedding was absolute...
perfection. You and Tony took every opportunity to personalize the details and choose meaningful elements - from your moving ceremony vows to your cute kicks. It was so "YOU" and I'll remember it always!
Amanda G
5.0
12/05/2024
When I got married in October this year, I could easily say that Danielle Made the process so easy so fun and so relaxing. We met with her multiple times to go over our ceremony and vows, and she was there for us every step of the way when we had questions and was always available. You can tell truly that Danielle loves her job and loves what she does every day. She met with us the day of the wedding before the ceremony and went over the plan how we were gonna walk down and what we were gonna do and say. She also reassured us that everything was going to be just the way we planned and helped settle the nerves tremendously! Our ceremony went so smoothly and was so beautiful, we got so many compliments from all our guests saying how beautiful of job she did. I say this with confidence that nobody could’ve made me more comfortable in this time than her. She puts so much pride and love into what she does and she truly is the best.
Vendor response 12/06/2024
Oh Amanda, thank you! I can't tell you how much your words mean to me. The connection you...
and Chris have is so sweet and special, and I was honored to help you celebrate your love and commitment to one another!
Lois S
5.0
11/25/2024
Working with Danielle was one of the highlights of our wedding planning. From beginning to end she was a warm, supportive, and easy to work with partner. She was so organized and communicated well regarding ceremony planning deadlines, provided recommendations for readings and vow writing, and encouraged us to be thorough and thoughtful in our reflections about each other.
We cannot recommend Danielle enough, and we are so grateful for her and her work in crafting and delivering a memorable and touching ceremony that wove our stories and our journey as a couple together. We were both so impressed with the ceremony (even though we had read through it multiple times throughout the planning process), and we received so many compliments from our guests. After our initial meeting with Danielle, we knew our officiant search was over - reaching out to her was one of the best decisions we made.
Vendor response 12/03/2024
Lois, I am touched by your kind words... I absolutely loved getting to know you and Tommy ...
and creating a ceremony to celebrate the unique love you share. I am so happy you two found each other - and that you found me in the wedding planning process! :-) Wishing you all good things!
C.J. S
5.0
11/12/2024
Marisa Campbell was over the top exceptional. She saved our big day with 30 days to go since our original officiant had to drop out due to family purposes. Marisa is A+ officiant that dials in everything to tell your story to make a great ceremony. On top of that, she has an amazing personality and that’s something you truly need. I can’t recommend Marisa enough!
Vendor response 11/13/2024
C.J. - I am so happy to hear how you felt about your wedding ceremony! As soon as you reac...
hed out to us, I knew you'd be in good hands with Marisa, between her years of experience and her delightful and warm demeanor. She loves learning couples' stories. She was overjoyed to be able to step in and create a memorable and meaningful ceremony to celebrate your love!
Korey A
5.0
11/11/2024
Danielle was wonderful to work with from the very start. She took time to go through every detail with us and was flexible and accommodating to make every aspect of our ceremony tailored to us. Her pricing is affordable especially for the thoughtfulness and detail that she provides in her work! We had many family and friends compliment our ceremony and how beautiful and thoughtful it all felt. Danielle helped us feel comfortable and guided us every step of the way. I could not recommend her enough!
Vendor response 11/12/2024
Thank you, Korey! I loved working with you and Tylor to create your ceremony. You had suc...
h a beautiful and memorable wedding day, and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Wishing you all good things as you settle into this new chapter together!
Olias C
5.0
11/10/2024
We had an absolutely phenomenal experience with Danielle Giannone as our wedding officiant! She crafted a ceremony that was not only heartfelt but truly personalized to reflect who we are as a couple. From the start, she took the time to get to know us, weaving in stories, humor, and thoughtful moments that made every second feel intimate and unique. Danielle's warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail brought an incredible sense of calm to the day. We were blown away by how she effortlessly balanced moments of laughter and seriousness, creating an atmosphere that felt both celebratory and deeply meaningful. Our guests kept telling us how moved they were by the ceremony, and we couldn’t agree more. If you’re looking for an officiant who will make your wedding feel special, memorable, and perfectly “you”, then look no further!
Vendor response 11/12/2024
Olias, thank you so much for sharing your experience. I felt honored that you and Amy ent...
rusted me with such an important moment in your lives, and I will always look back on your wedding day with fullness in my heart. Your ceremony was incredibly special, and your vows to one another were profound and deeply moving. I'm sending lots of love to you both as you begin your married life together!
Breanna K
5.0
11/01/2024
Your Story Ceremonies, and specifically Marisa, were a joy to work with from start to finish. We met with Marisa remotely and clicked with her instantly. She's so personable and kind and we both felt we could open up to her as a friend in that first meeting. The questionnaires we had to fill out were fun! It was like reflecting on our whole relationship from where we started to our hopes for the future. It was important for Marisa to learn these things about us, but it was also very poignant to reflect like that leading up to our wedding. It felt like falling in love all over again, and what better time for that!?
Marisa absolutely nailed the ceremony speech, highlighting our important moments as a couple, and making everyone laugh and cry just the right amount. Her story telling was so good that people asked us how long we knew her: they thought she was an old friend!
It was a very special experience getting married by Marisa. It did feel like a good friend was up there with us, walking us through such an important moment in our lives. My now husband and I would absolutely recommend Your Story Ceremonies and Marisa to officiate your special day!
Vendor response 11/05/2024
Breanna, thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review! I couldn't agre...
e more - Marisa is an amazing Celebrant with such a sincere and warm demeanor. The collaborative process of creating a meaningful ceremony that genuinely reflects your own love and relationship, is unique to our approach - and it does naturally lead to that feeling like you have a good friend standing by your side, guiding you through this pivotal and exciting time in your lives. It sounds like your wedding day was everything you imagined and hoped it would be - CONGRATS to you and Michael!!
Rebecca S
5.0
10/02/2024
We cannot recommend Danielle enough to officiate and tell your love story on your most special day. From our first meeting to our wedding day, Danielle and her kind demeanor keeps you at ease and is with you every step of the way. Through a carefully curated questioner, Danielle is able to take your words and bring them to life to express your love story. After learning that we have saved keepsakes throughout our relationship, Danielle suggested we do a time capsule as our Binding Ritual. This added an extra layer to our ceremony and something we never would of thought to incorporate. Our ceremony was everything we could have dreamed of and we are so lucky to have found Danielle!
Vendor response 11/04/2024
Rebecca, thank you so much for your kind words! The Keepsake Time Capsule was such a speci...
al part of your ceremony, and the perfect way for you and Anthony to mark this moment in your lives. I'll always remember the way you two looked at each other on your wedding day - the love between you is palpable!
Melissa F
5.0
7/30/2024
There are no words to express how amazing Danielle was, and how grateful we were to have her officiate our wedding. Danielle was able to completely encapsulate us as a couple, fully honoring and celebrating our love and our individual story. Countless guests approached us during and after the wedding to rave about her, and about what an incredible, beautiful job she did. I could not agree more whole heartedly.
In the weeks leading up to our wedding, and certainly on the day of, Danielle made everything so easy for us. She is incredibly detail oriented, organized, and put together. She truly put us at ease, and made the process fun.
Danielle - we cannot thank you enough for being part of our day. You made our wedding so special, and you made our ceremony magic. We couldn't have picked a better person to marry us.
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Melissa, thank you for sharing your experience - I love knowing how you and your guests fe...
lt about your ceremony! When I think back to your wedding day I am overcome with joy. It was such a beautiful celebration of you & Shane and the incredible love you share, and I thank you for allowing me to be a part of it!
Nina M
5.0
6/06/2024
Danielle was nothing but helpful, sweet, and passionate! she helped us stay organized and on track!
Kara P
5.0
5/28/2024
We knew from the first interaction with Danielle that she was the perfect choice for our wedding! I was most stressed about our ceremony and writing our own vows and Danielle helped to make the whole experience as easy as possible. Our ceremony was perfect and one that we received many compliments on.
Vendor response 05/29/2024
Kara, thank YOU for your kind words! It was such a beautiful, emotional, and love-filled c...
elebration, and I was honored to be a part of it. I'm sending lots of good wishes to you, Justin, and the girls!
Jenna T
5.0
5/07/2024
I can not stress enough how amazing it was to work with Danielle. From our first phone call to the absolutely beautiful ceremony she gave, Danielle blew us away. She really captured our relationship in her words. We can't thank her enough for making our day even more special than we could have imagined. I highly recommend her for your special day.
Vendor response 05/08/2024
Jenna - thank you, your words mean so much to me! It was such a sweet and intimate celebr...
ation for you and your loved ones, and I was so happy to be a part of it!
Alicia B
5.0
2/21/2024
Marisa truly made our special day even more special! She was attentive and responsive from the first email. She was kind, patient, and creative. She blew us away with how she was able to tell our love story and celebrate us. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 02/28/2024
Thank you for sharing your experience, Alicia! I couldn't agree more with the way you desc...
ribe Marisa - she is an amazing Celebrant, and cares deeply about the couples she works with. I am glad that she was able to make your wedding day so special for you!
Robyn S
5.0
2/05/2024
I can’t say enough great things about Danielle ! She is absolutely amazing ! We knew within 5 minutes of speaking with her that she was the perfect officiant for our wedding. Danielle really took the time to get to know us as a couple. She is extremely organized , which eliminated any stress couples may go through when planning a wedding. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect ! We included readings from her vast library of literature to choose from. We included a handfasting , which Danielle was very familiar with. It was everything we dreamed of and more. Danielle understand who were as a couple and how we wanted to represent that to our guests. We received so many compliments how beautiful our ceremony was and how incredible Danielle was. All our guests said they’ve never been to ceremony so beautiful before. And we owe that all to Danielle. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Danielle. If I could give more then 5 stars , I would ! All our best to you Danielle
Robyn & Steven
Vendor response 02/06/2024
Robyn and Steven, thank you for your kind words! I am so happy we were able to bring your ...
vision for your wedding ceremony to life together. Your handfasting ritual was beautiful and the cord was stunning - I hope you've found the perfect spot in your home to display it as a daily reminder of your infinite love and commitment!
Cassandra C
5.0
1/05/2024
If you’re looking for an Officiant/Celebrant that’s not super mainstream or super religious but also not boring - please please please consider meeting with Danielle. The first time we met with her we were on a zoom call with her for four hours just talking about love and life and our relationship and we had absolutely no doubts that she was going to be our officiant. After we booked her she sent us each private questionnaires and used that to form a beautiful ceremony script. Working with her was my favorite part of wedding planning - she helped us remember the root of all of this; our love for each other. Everyone came up to us after the ceremony telling us how beautiful it was and asking if she was our friend because it felt so personal. Highly recommend.
Vendor response 01/16/2024
Cassandra, your wedding ceremony was incredibly intimate and beautiful - the room was abso...
lutely filled with love! How wonderful that you and Matt found such value and importance, not just on your wedding day itself, but in whole the experience of co-creating your ceremony with me throughout your engagement. Reflecting on your own love and the reasons you are making this commitment to one another can be so grounding and energizing as you move through the otherwise sometimes-stressful wedding planning process. I'm grateful to have been a part of your celebration, and I wish you both all the happiness in the world!
Christina G
5.0
12/05/2023
Danielle put together the most special ceremony for us. Her words truly represented everything we are to the core. She took the time to work with us, give feedback, and get to know all the parts of our relationship which meant the world to us. She wanted it to be everything we wanted! The effort, time and care she genuinely put into our ceremony absolutely meant the world. We didn't want some cookie cutter ceremony and we couldn't be happier with the work and time she put into us. Our wedding guests commented that they had never experienced a ceremony like ours! It was special and different! And, it was US! A HUGE Thank You to Danielle for her incredible work and truly making our day and ceremony one we will always look back on with absolute joy and love in our hearts. We HIGHLY recommend Danielle for your Ceremony!!!
Vendor response 01/16/2024
Christina, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings about your wedding cer...
emony! It was my honor to tell your love story and celebrate your connection and commitment in such an authentic way. I hope married life is filled with lots of fun, love and shared adventure!
Samantha J
5.0
11/18/2023
I came across Danielle on the Knot. What drew me to her at first was the diversity of the couples she had done ceremonies for; I felt that she was someone who loved love, and was a genuinely kind person. Danielle was so patient when it came time to schedule a video chat meeting, as I was in school at the same time as we were wedding planning. She was so lovely during our meeting, that as soon as we hung up, my (now) husband and I looked at each other and immediately agreed that we wanted her to be the one to marry us.
Danielle was so easy to work with, and she made everything stress free and easy to understand.
She was kind enough to send rough drafts of the ceremony script and asked us what we liked or didn’t like. She had no issue making adjustments for us. She was so detail oriented, and I felt very comfortable that everything was going to go smoothly the day of the wedding.
We met Danielle on our wedding day and she was like a ray of sunshine. I was getting extremely nervous before the ceremony and she took some time to sit us down and walk us through everything again. She had taken the time the week prior to discuss everything with us , but having her there in person was very helpful and calmed us both down.
The ceremony itself was beautiful. The script she put together for us was so elegant and modern. We wanted a ceremony that was tailored to us , and we got exactly that. We got so many compliments on our ceremony and also on how lovely Danielle is; you can really tell she loves what she does! My husband and I 100% recommend her to anyone looking to have a beautiful and memorable ceremony. We are so grateful that she was a part of our day!
Love,
Samantha and Jamie Jennings
Vendor response 11/30/2023
Samantha and Jamie - thank you for sharing your experience, it fills my heart to know how ...
you felt about your wedding ceremony. You had the most beautiful October evening to celebrate the beautiful love you share, and I was so fortunate to be a part of it.
Stephanie C
5.0
10/28/2023
Danielle was our officiant for our wedding and it was the best decision ever! She is very experienced and professional. She asked all the right questions and guided us throughout the whole process!
Vendor response 10/30/2023
Stephanie - I absolutely loved telling your love story on your big day and helping to orch...
estrate all the special and exciting elements in the ceremony - from your now-hubby singing to you as you walked down the aisle, to the confetti pops from the wedding party as you had your first kiss. Every moment was memorable, and I thank you for letting me be a part of it!
Amanda M
5.0
10/17/2023
Despite the unexpected hurricane rolling through our backyard wedding haha, the day was truly perfect. Thank you so much for everything! You really made the ceremony so much more intimate and personable than we ever would have expected. Especially, since we admittedly almost forgot about getting someone to marry us in the first place…. Oops. You were honestly the BEST recommendation we could have asked for. Thank you for taking the time to make the day even more special. You made the whole process so easy and comfortable. We received so many compliments and praises about you. I only wish we had some unmarried friends to recommend you to.
Vendor response 10/25/2023
Thank you for your kind words, Amanda. Of course the rain was not what we hoped for, but I...
must say, there a lot of love under that tent! Your friends, family and I were so happy to be a part of your wedding day - and I swear, the glow from you and Ken during the ceremony was nearly as bright as the neon sign behind us! Congrats again!!
Calvin Y
5.0
10/05/2023
The best part of my wedding was getting closer to my fiance. Danielle created great deep discussions that helped create a beautiful story to tell our guests. The process was intimate, and very fun getting to know my fiance and the definition of what we call love. Priceless.
Vendor response 10/25/2023
Calvin, I can't tell you how much it means to me to hear that - my process is designed int...
entionally for these reasons. Of course it helps me get to know you both on a deeper level, so I can create a ceremony that truly reflects and resonates with you - but it is also a chance to deepen your own connection as you reflect on your unique love and relationship, and why you are choosing to spend your lives together. Your wedding day was absolutely magical, and I wish you and Steph nothing but happiness in the years ahead!
Minna L
5.0
9/17/2023
It was an absolute pleasure to have Danielle officiate our wedding. After several meetings with other officiants, it was clear Danielle was a cut above and had very attractive options for our wedding. She guided us throughout the process, and gave us great resources to help us with our vows.
The ceremony process was also extremely smooth. She expertly guided the wedding party during set up and gave us such a special ceremony experience. She shared our love story in a beautifully, well-spoken way. We are truly grateful, thank you Danielle!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Minna, I am so glad that the team at Dhalia Events put us in touch! I loved working togeth...
er with you and Andy to create a ceremony that felt true to who you are as a couple, and I was so excited to finally meet you in person here on the East Coast on your wedding day! It was a spectacular celebration, and I thank you for choosing me to be a part of it.
Evan J
5.0
8/28/2023
One of our best vendor choices was hiring Danielle from Your Story Ceremonies. From our very first meeting, she was interested in learning about us as a couple and our love story. She seemed genuinely happy for us and eager to be a part of our special day. Even though we didn't verbally commit to moving forward with her that day, Danielle still spent a significant amount of time speaking with us about different ceremony options, giving us guidance and helpful tips regarding the legal side, including filling out the marriage application, getting the license from the court and name changes. She shared all this helpful information with us even if we weren't going to move forward with hiring her! This definitely solidified for us that hiring Danielle was the right move.
Since then, there was no buyer's remorse. Danielle was a pleasure to work with from day one through post wedding. We met with many vendors throughout our planning who treated our wedding as 'another day in the office'. Danielle truly seemed happy and honored to oversee our wedding ceremony. With so much on our plate that day, it was a relief to share with Danielle our vision and feel confident that she would execute it...which she did. We've gotten so many compliments from family and friends that Danielle oversaw a beautiful ceremony with the perfect blend of laughter and respect for the moment, and everyone loved her soft and soothing voice. She even helped coordinate with the venue, DJ, maitre d', and our wedding party to make sure that everyone was organized and on the same page regarding our wedding details. This was especially helpful as we had to move from outdoors to indoors last minute due to weather. We truly appreciate Danielle for being part of our day and highly recommend her to every couple!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Evan, thank you so much for your thoughtful testimony, and for recognizing the passion and...
excitement I have for this work. I give each and every ceremony all that I have, and it fills my heart to do so. I know that you and Virginia entrusted me with one of the most important and memorable moments of your lives. I recognize the responsibility that comes with it, and it is an honor and privilege that I fully embrace. I was absolutely delighted to be a part of your wedding day. Thinking back to your ceremony brings the biggest smile to my face. I hope you and Virginia are getting settled into married life, and loving every minute of it!
Ryan M
5.0
7/24/2023
Danielle was absolutely amazing. A true professional, I wouldn’t want to have anyone else be me and my wife’s officiant for my wedding. She was perfect and rehearsed everything so smoothly which definitely calmed me and my wife’s nerves before the ceremony. Thank you so much for making our day that much better.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Thank you, Ryan! I am glad I was able to be a calming presence for you and Jorden so that...
you could feel grounded and present in the moment with one another during your ceremony. I'll always remember the way you two looked at each other - true love!
Jillian Z
5.0
7/12/2023
Danielle is one of the sweetest people ever! She wrote a personalized ceremony based on conversations and emails with myself and my husband. We had a unity candle ceremony that involved my son and breaking of the glass at the end so we could incorporate Christian and Jewish traditions. Her vibe is so calm and having her around really made us all calm and relaxed before the big moment. She made the day so special and all of the guests have been telling me what a beautiful ceremony we had and how they have never seen one like it.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Oh Jill, thank you - you and Eric are the sweetest too! It makes me so happy to know that...
you and your friends and family all felt the ceremony was special, unique, and beautiful. I loved taking elements from each of your faith backgrounds and bringing them into the ceremony together to reflect you as a couple. And of course including your son in the unity candle made the ritual feel even more symbolic and profound. What a perfect way to celebrate... Sending love to you all!
Morgan M
5.0
4/10/2023
Danielle, Danielle, Danielle! I almost have no words for how beautiful our ceremony was. Danielle spent so much time and care getting to know us as people and the ceremony she wrote and performed for us felt like it was written by an old friend. It made me tear up reading our first draft (which needed virtually no revisions, btw). Danielle is super communicative, she provides you with so much support pre-, during, and post-ceremony, she’s really like an extension of your wedding party.
Unlike a church/house of worship ceremony which has a set structure or sometimes a set of rules for you to follow for the sacrament/service to be legitimized or recognized, Danielle created a ceremony that incorporated personal, religious, and cultural elements that truly made our ceremony unique to us. Even though a wedding ceremony typically requires little to no physical preparation, Danielle made herself available the day before our wedding IN THE POURING RAIN, to be at our venue to do a dry run with everyone beforehand. She helped everyone get their nerves out and assured us that she’d work directly with our maitre’d/day-of-coordinator to make our ceremony just as smooth and seamless as our reception and she delivered! We were both so nervous and excited during our ceremony that we couldn’t look at anyone but each other, but we remembered we could look back to Danielle for guidance during each moment of our ceremony and she’d guide us through. We never once felt like we had a million steps to remember – everything just flowed from one moment to the next. She even provided us with a boatload of resources and examples that made writing our own vows to one another a breeze! Her ceremony was the perfect blend of seriousness, personality, light, love, and fun! We cannot thank or recommend Danielle enough!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Oh my goodness, Morgan - you've touched my heart! I was energized and inspired by your lov...
e story, and your ceremony kicked off the 2023 wedding season for me in the best way possible. We had such a great rapport right off the bat during our consultation, and you and Kevin shared so much with me during our ceremony writing process that by the time your rehearsal and wedding day arrived, it really did feel like we were old friends. I hope you'll keep in touch as you continue into this new chapter of your lives together!
Ashley S
5.0
11/06/2022
Danielle married my husband and I in September 2022. From our first meeting we already knew Danielle would make our ceremony exactly what we wanted . Throughout the whole process she was easily reachable and answered every question we had quickly. When we received our first draft to read, I was blown away! It was clear that Danielle paid attention to all the details of our love and understood all the aspects of our relationship .
The day of the wedding , Danielle made sure everyone was in the correct order and informed our bridal party on what they had to do! She definitely helped calmed my nerves on a beyond overwhelming day .
Because of Danielle our wedding ceremony flowed beautifully and touched all of our guests. Till this day our wedding guests still rave about her! The way Danielle spoke , so many guests thought she was a friend of ours & honestly that’s how it felt !
I’m so glad we chose Danielle to be our officiant— book her now!
Autumn J
5.0
10/13/2022
Marisa married me and my husband on 10/1 and she was great! Prior to the wedding she met with us and we filled our questionaries to help her get to know us. She wrote such a beautiful ceremony that really captured my husband and I’s relationship. We were able to read it prior to the wedding to make any changes we needed. All our family said the ceremony was very beautiful and we were so pleased at how she spoke on our love story. Would recommend using her for your special day 100%!
Cheryl F
5.0
9/27/2022
After much research, I discovered Danielle on The Knot and when I read her bio ,I was convinced she was who we were looking for. But when I saw her picture on her bio, I saw in her eyes the type of person she is. Then when we spoke, I was hooked. Danielle loves LOVE and immerses herself into each couple to discover them together and individually,. She listens to their story, and creates and performs the perfect specific ceremony for that couple. She gave us a vast amount of information to create our vows, ideas for our readings, ideas for our ceremony and helped us when we were unsure or at a standstill when putting together our ceremony. When we finally got married, it was the BEST ceremony we had ever witnessed because it was truly US, it was about US! Danielle is articulate, caring, patient and kind. I would recommend Danielle to everyone who wants their ceremony to be the most important part of their wedding day!
Miwa (Christy) R
5.0
9/23/2022
Danielle was very sweet, personable, and an absolute delight to work with. We just needed a small signing ceremony and she made the process as easy as possible for us. I cannot put into words just how great she was. I would definitely recommend working with her.
AJ L
5.0
7/21/2022
When we chose to work with Danielle there was no way to know just how lucky we were to have found her. She really blew any expectations we had out of the water. From her professionalism to her personality, she was the total package, and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiate at our wedding.
We had a small ceremony with just our immediate family members, and not once did we feel like this fact undermined Danielle’s level of attention and care for our day. Danielle set up various meetings with us to get to know our story and our vision. The conversations were super enjoyable and it felt like she really cared to understand our relationship.
Danielle provides all of the information for your day via sharable Google Drive documents. The ceremony script, the vows, and any readings are all handled with immense care, and most importantly, your own ideas, thoughts and edits are put first and foremost. This makes the ceremony feel completely personalized, not just in content but in character.
Even with a small ceremony like ours, we still felt overwhelmed the day of, and having Danielle beside us felt like having a guardian angel of sorts. Her presence was extremely grounding as she took the lead in creating a magical ceremony.
We couldn’t recommend Danielle any more than we do. We feel completely blessed to have found her for our ceremony.
Michael P
5.0
5/31/2022
On the day of your wedding, there are so many moving parts and concerns, but one thing that will always stick out was our ceremony. Danielle was everything we could have hoped for. It felt as if an old friend married us. Her cadence, clarity, and sincerity really resonated with us and our guests. Our families raved about her. From our initial consultation, she was prepared, passionate, and warm. She immediately felt like the right fit. The questionnaires she uses are thorough and insightful, which lended itself to a lot of personal touches in the ceremony script, as well as let us look back and think on our own relationship. It was very easy to communicate with her as she made herself very available. She paid attention to detail and focused on the vibe that we were going for, which really meant a lot to us. We don’t usually write reviews, but it felt necessary to tell people that if you want one less thing to worry about on your wedding day, book Danielle. She’ll crush it.
Amanda S
5.0
5/31/2022
Danielle was a wonderful celebrant! She wrote a beautiful ceremony for us that perfectly told our love story. She was always available for questions, and her process made working with her so easy. Her reading voice is also so lovely. We received SO many compliments on our ceremony and they were all about how amazing Danielle was. Thank you again, Danielle!
Christina O
5.0
5/30/2022
Marisa and Danielle were joys to work with!
Marisa created an amazing ceremony that fit our personalities and told our story better than any traditional ceremony could. The process to create the ceremony was thoughtful and incorporated as much personalization as we desired.
Danielle was our officiant and we couldn’t have been more comfortable and at ease. She kept me calm, subtly directed us when we needed it and executed the ceremony with love.
We could not have been blessed with a better team!
They were both very responsive and were available whenever we needed them.
We highly recommend their services!
Lauren G
5.0
12/10/2021
Marisa married my husband and I in October 2021. She was an incredible officiant. We had been searching for someone who would understand what we wanted to create with our ceremony, and after many failed calls, we finally found Marisa. It was immediately obvious that she was the perfect fit for us. She listened to our story, and crafted a ceremony that was unique to our relationship. The ceremony was beautiful, sentimental (everyone was crying happy tears!) and exactly what we hoped for. Marisa is really well-spoken, a great storyteller and really flexible to making your day exactly what you want it to be. She’s also detailed, and communicative. I forgot to bring my vows to the ceremony and Marisa already had a copy to hand to me mid-ceremony! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful officiant. Thank you so much for such an amazing ceremony, Marisa.
Vendor response 12/16/2021
Lauren, thank you for sharing your experience. I couldn't agree more - Marisa is incredib...
le, and I am so glad you connected!
Sarah R
5.0
12/06/2021
Marisa went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. She was very easy to talk to and worked with my husband and I to share our love story. She made sure that our ceremony captured both of our personalities. Our guests absolutely loved her. 5 Stars!!
Vendor response 12/16/2021
Thank you, Sarah! Marisa has a genuine curiosity about other people's lives and experienc...
es, and her warmth really helps couples feel at ease to open up. It sounds like she completely brought your love story to life in your ceremony!
Brooke S
5.0
12/04/2021
Danielle was the best decision we made for our wedding!! She really listens to what you want and she gave us such a beautiful and memorable ceremony. My husband and I have a unique love story and she portrayed it perfectly. Just about every single one of my guests complimented on how perfect it was and I had so many people asking for her information.
Vendor response 12/14/2021
Brooke - your love story is so special, and I thank you for trusting me to write your cere...
mony and tell that story on your wedding day. It was the perfect celebration!
Brooke G
5.0
12/01/2021
We cannot say enough great things about Danielle. Throughout the entire process she was professional, personal and made us completely comfortable as if we knew her forever! We had guests telling us how beautiful our ceremony was and the way she helped us connect even more as a couple. We truly felt she cared so much about our ceremony and marrying us as opposed to just “customers”. We couldn’t have found someone better to help us begin the rest of our lives and we are so lucky we had the honor of having her there for the best day of our lives!!
Vendor response 12/14/2021
Thank you so much, Brooke. I love that photo of you two walking back down the aisle - your...
smile, the way Jay is looking at you... that "Just Married" feeling is palpable! I am so lucky to have witnessed this moment in your lives.
Amanda T
5.0
11/16/2021
Not only is Danielle an amazing officiant, but you can truly tell how much she cares about her couples- she takes the time to really get to know you, your story, and she works with you every step of the way to help make the ceremony exactly what you envision. We had the most amazing and special day because of Danielle! We feel so lucky to have had her be a part of it. Looking back on the day, our favorite part was the ceremony. Throughout the night, the amount of compliments we received on the ceremony and the number of guests asking how long we’ve known Danielle (so many people thought she was a close friend that we had known for years). Guests kept saying how it was by far the most touching ceremony they’ve ever witnessed. Danielle was extremely organized and professional throughout the entire process, keeping us on track along the way, and so easy to get in touch with and quick to respond. She made sure we knew exactly what needed to be done and when to do it (such as obtaining our marriage license and even name changing process) and she even guided us on personalized vow writing. Danielle truly helped make our ceremony so memorable and our favorite part of the whole day. Thank you Danielle, we are beyond grateful for you!!
Vendor response 11/18/2021
Amanda, I am so grateful for YOU! Honestly, I thank you for sharing your love story with ...
me - it will continue to inspire me, both personally and professionally, for all the years to come.
Julia C
5.0
11/11/2021
Danielle was an amazing officiant. We used her for our wedding in Aug 2021 and she was an absolute pleasure every step of the way. We were both given questionnaires that she used to inform the ceremony and allowed us to focus on our personal vows for one another. She also is great at giving advice, answering questions and even providing resources! Everyone said that we had a really great ceremony and we loved every bit of it.
Vendor response 11/16/2021
I'm so happy you loved your ceremony, Julia! Your personal vows to one another were incre...
dibly moving... and your "bubble girl" was so funny and unexpected with her bubble gun instead of flower petals. Happy tears and laughter all in one ceremony - that's the best. I can't wait to hear about your married-life adventures - send any and all food/travel tips my way!
Kaitlyn H
5.0
11/06/2021
Danielle was amazing from start to finish - when first meeting her over a webcam meeting, we knew she was the right fit for us because her warm and bubbly personality made us feel like fast friends. Then, writing drafts of our ceremony with her was so easy and truly felt like she had known us for years. She listened to all of our wants, and helped us navigate anything we were unsure of. When it came to the actual day of the wedding, she was a calming and warm presence amongst all the morning chaos, she helped the ceremony run beautifully, and our guests have commented many times that it was the best ceremony they've been to. From the choosing of the readings, to the funny little comments and personal touches, everyone truly enjoyed it. Thank you Danielle! We were the first of our friends to get married and I have already handed out Danielle's contact information to three different friends that saw our wedding and want to use her too!!
Siena V
5.0
10/10/2021
Where to even begin! Danielle Giannone went above and beyond as our wedding officiant from the moment we met her via Zoom. Even through the computer we felt an instant connection with her and knew instantly she would be the perfect person to marry us. We heard about Danielle from a friend that attended one of the weddings she performed. Our friend remembered the ceremony from over five years ago. Danielle clearly leaves a lasting impression on the weddings she officiates. Danielle is a pleasure to work with, professional, thorough, organized and passionate about what she does. She spoke beautifully during the ceremony and made us feel beyond comfortable. We will be recommending Danielle to all of our family and friends! We received a ton of compliments about how lovely and amazing Danielle was during our ceremony. If you use Danielle as your officiant, you will remember how perfect and beautiful your ceremony was for the rest of your life!
Alyssa M
5.0
9/29/2021
First let’s begin by talking about how friendly, warm, and professional Danielle is! Not only I felt comfortable working with Danielle prior to the wedding, on the wedding day Danielle was the perfect energy I needed to feel relaxed and ready. Your wedding day is filled with nerves and excitement and Danielle does a fantastic job feeding the excitement while relaxing the nerves.
In addition! Danielle does a fantastic job working with you along the way. We did a slightly personalized ceremony (I believe that is what it’s called) and through the whole process Danielle is organized and flexible to ensure you are prepared every step of the way. My husband and I cried as we read her ceremony script and I am pleased to know that I have it because on your big day with all the nerves everything is a blur!! She had our audience laugh and cry and kept our guests captivated in our love story. Many of my guests went out of their way to tell me how amazing our ceremony was and they felt like it was the best ceremony they have ever seen. Including my extremely judgmental but loving mom. I cannot recommend Danielle enough. Don’t wait a minute!!! Contact and book!
Theresa R
5.0
8/10/2021
We absolutely adore Danielle. From the moment we started speaking with her on Zoom last year during the pandemic, we knew that nobody could marry us but her! She took the time to get to know as as individuals and as a couple and really made sure that we were a good fit before moving forward with wedding preparations. We appreciated the level of care and attention to detail she brought through all steps of the process--from planning the ceremony and walking us through all our ceremony options to the questionnaires we filled out about each other, which she used to write up our ceremony. She was always on top of EVERYTHING and on schedule--we knew she would take care of us. And when we read the ceremony she had written for us, we both cried! She is an incredible soul who loves her job, and we love her! We cannot recommend Danielle enough--she will make your wedding so, so special. We've received SO MANY compliments on Danielle's ceremony--more than any other vendor! Thank you so, so very much. We will be forever grateful.
Heather C
5.0
8/10/2021
Marisa was our officiant for our wedding. Marisa was prompt with responding to emails and so Amazing with writing and tweeking our ceremony for us. Even through this madness of Covid, Marisa was fantastic in helping us every step of the way to build a perfect ceremony for us. I was absolutely overjoyed by the gorgeous ceremony she created and it was undoubtedly the best jumpstart to our marriage. My husband and I cannot thank Marisa enough for making the 25 min ceremony completely personalized, intimate, and sincere. Our families are still calling us to rave about the ceremony and how beautiful Marisa’s words were.
Thank you so much for aiding in our dream day, Marisa!
Sincerely Mr&Mrs Cocozza
Marisa K
5.0
7/14/2021
When looking for an officiant, we knew we didn’t want a religious ceremony but also wanted something personalized to fit us as a couple. When I inquired with Your Story Ceremonies, Danielle was booked for our date, so we used her associate celebrant Marisa Campbell. Marisa had good energy from the beginning and offered to meet at a local Starbucks to make sure we were on the same page. We decided to move forward with their lightly personalized package (which was still super personalized), and Marisa sent detailed questionnaires to me and my fiancé in order to create our ceremony. She sent the ceremony outline to us in advance so we could make edits and finalize. Marisa came promptly the day of and it was a beautiful ceremony that really reflected our personality which made it all the more special. Definitely would recommend using Marisa from Your Story Ceremonies!
Eileen B
5.0
5/05/2021
I found out about Danielle through a bride’s Facebook group and I’m SO glad I did! Danielle is the kindest, most genuine person ever. From the moment my husband and I met with her, we knew we wanted her to officiate our wedding. She sent us both questionnaires that we answered separately, and she used our answers to write the most beautiful, personal ceremony that captured how we are as a couple and described our love perfectly. It was exactly what we wanted. We were able to edit the ceremony script as we pleased, but we didn’t need to make many changes! The day of our wedding, she was punctual and did a great rehearsal with us and the whole bridal party. She did an amazing job officiating! All of our guests loved the ceremony, they kept saying it all night! We are so happy we chose to work with Danielle and any couple should choose her too!!!
Tracy B
5.0
3/24/2021
My husband and I changed our plans for our fall 2020 wedding by postponing to fall 2021 and decided to elope in the meantime. We wanted it to be just the two of us, our photographer, and an officiant. We connected with Marisa and immediately felt comfortable choosing her. She had the same experience as us (inter-faith) and since neither one of us are very religious we didn't want someone who didn't fit with our mindset. She was communicative throughout the process and created the perfect ceremony for us! The best + most intimate day wouldn't have been possible without Marisa! Highly recommend :)
Julia L
5.0
3/04/2021
My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Marisa from Your Story Ceremonies. Due to the pandemic, our wedding had to be postponed, and my husband and I decided to have a Zoom ceremony to get married instead. Following a misunderstanding with the city clerk, we thought that we would not be able to get married on the day we hoped. Panicked and at the very last minute, we called Marisa, who was supposed to officiate our original wedding, to fill in. Marisa was so understanding and lovely, and agreed to officiate at our Zoom ceremony with only a couple hours notice. She made the whole event incredibly special and warm, and my husband and I could not be more grateful. We would wholly recommend using Marisa as a wedding officiant and will not hesitate to reach out to her again once we're able to have an in person wedding!
Kimberly B
5.0
2/15/2021
My husband and I were married by Marisa and we couldn’t have been happier with the beautiful ceremony she crafted for our special day. She captured who we are as a couple perfectly, as she elegantly described our journey together, from how we met, to how we got engaged, and everything in between, which was exactly what we wanted our ceremony to reflect. Our friends and family were so impressed with her words, they assumed we must have met with her dozens of times for her to capture us as a couple the way that she did! Working with Marisa was incredibly easy, communicating via zoom meetings and email to make our ceremony come to life. Your Story Ceremonies delivers exactly what you would expect...your story! Thank you Marisa for giving us a day we will never forget!
Annie T
5.0
10/07/2020
Danielle is a gem. I cannot recommend her enough. We were in a tricky spot as a non religious couple from religious families. She worked with us to make the ceremony uniquely us while maintaining enough tradition for mother. After my ceremony, my mother said “that was beautiful, who needs a priest!”
Johanna T
5.0
10/05/2020
Danielle went above and beyond for our 9/2020 ceremony. Against all odds, me and my now husband decided to go through with an intimate wedding ceremony during the pandemic. Danielle was so compassionate and thorough throughout the process, making sure to go over every detail and making sure we were all comfortable with the process. The ceremony script she created was absolutely perfect! She said we could make edits to the script prior to the ceremony but there was truly no need. The day of, Danielle arrived early and prepared. I definitely did my research before choosing Danielle, but was so impressed with her level of involvement and care.
Leighann D
5.0
9/18/2020
Danielle was absolutely amazing! From our first phone conversation with her we knew right away we wanted to work with her. Speaking with her we felt comfortable right away. We ended up postponing our big day to 2021 but Danielle was able to still make our mini ceremony feel so special. She was even able to change some of the wording around in the ceremony to really make it more personalized to the smaller setting. We are looking forward to working with her again in 2021 for our big ceremony!
Jenna L
5.0
9/14/2020
We were lucky enough to meet Danielle fairly quickly after we got engaged. We were looking for someone close by, highly recommended and someone who could help these two people of different religions, make the largest commitment of our lives. By some miracle, we happened to find Danielle. With COVID-19 changing the lives of everyone around, we found ourselves changing our wedding date not once, not twice, but three and four times! Danielle was there with us every step of the way, encouraging us to do whatever felt right for us. She was there for every tear, cancelation, postponement, time change and location change! When we decided to add a second ceremony for this summer, while keeping the postponed one for next year, she was able to accommodate us within WEEKS of when we inquired, no questions asked. She made us feel like we were the only couple she was helping. She is the nicest, sweetest and most professional person I have had the pleasure to work with in a long time. She treats you like your wedding is that of a close friend that she has known for years. Her passion for what she does, compassion for the couples and all around love that she portrays is something out of a fairytale movie. You will meet no one nicer or kinder in this field. I highly recommend her. I’m just so grateful I get to work with her again next year!
Gina L
5.0
9/12/2020
Danielle is truly an amazing officiant. She puts together a unique, special, and beautiful ceremony. It felt so personal to us. We received many compliments from friends and family regarding how fantastic our officiant was. She is also very organized and thorough throughout the entire process which is incredibly helpful during wedding planning. With everything going on due to the pandemic, she was so flexible and accommodating with changes that happened throughout planning. I HIGHLY recommend her!
Suzanne N