We decided to get married last minute. Have a private ceremony before our big day. We called Rev…read moreBurns and she was very friendly and informative. With a short notice (3 days) she met us at a public park and the experience was very professional. Thank you again Rev Burns!

She married us in the summer of 2013. It was so hot but our ceremony was so beautiful and personal…read more We are forever grateful today.

Nikkia is a fabulous officiant. She was able to accommodate my last minute request. Nikkia made our…read moresimple ceremony thoughtful and special. I highly recommend Nikkia!

Minister Kia Durham officiated our wedding, and we could not have asked for a more spiritually…read moregrounded or inspiring presence. She carries a deep and genuine connection to God that is evident in every word she speaks and every moment she leads. Her ministry is thoughtful, sincere, and guided by faith, and she kept God at the center of everything throughout our time with her. Kia has a remarkable ability to create an atmosphere filled with peace, reverence, and true spiritual significance. She does not simply perform a ceremony--she brings a heartfelt, prayerful presence that transforms the experience into something sacred. Her grace, compassion, and devotion to God shine through in everything she does. We wholeheartedly recommend Minister Kia Durham to anyone seeking an officiant who is spiritually led, uplifting, and wholly committed to honoring God in the union of marriage. She was a blessing to us, and we are deeply grateful for her.

We had the pleasure of being married today by LaAntoniette. When I tell you she is amazing and a…read morelife saver I called her short notice after 10pm she answered and calmed me down I was freaking out (my original officiant fell through last minute) she answered all of my questions walked me through the steps and went out of her way to accommodate me with a last minute meet up. She was very professional and kind. She went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met and My day was special. Thank you again!!!! -Mr and Mrs Thomas

She was a very great officiant! She was able to meet us at short notice when my wedding plans…read moremessed up and I am very appreciative. Thank you LaAntoinette, my husband and I wish you the best!

Amanda and her team are absolutely amazing! My FH and I have been working with her for the past…read moreyear and a half in preparation for the big day. When we were in the process of selecting a wedding coordinator, we spoke with many wedding planners, but after meeting Amanda we knew Remembered Events was the team to go with! We appreciated her positive attitude and how established her processes are. This is such a special time for us so we wanted to make sure that anyone involved was someone that we could connect with and that would support us. She has always gone above and beyond to guide us as we floundered through the wedding planning process. She has handled an unprecedented situation with such grace and care. We had to postpone our March wedding to September due to the coronavirus pandemic. The weeks leading up to postponing the wedding was probably one of the most stressful times because of all the uncertainty surrounding covid-19, however Amanda was able to answer our many questions and once we made the decision to postpone, get us right back on track for our September 2020 wedding. Although our wedding day is still to come (I'll provide an updated review after the big day!), I couldn't wait to describe just how spectacular Remembered Events has been throughout this process. I told my FH that I really don't know how we could have handled the entire situation without Amanda and her team! If you are looking for a wedding planner, you don't need to look any further than Remembered Events!

Joshua at Love and Light Entertainment was exceptional. He was very helpful and communicative prior…read moreto my event (a backyard couple wedding shower). He arrived early, was professional and most prepared for his setup (he had the equipment necessary for both the setup & teardown as well as for the event). This was my first time hiring a DJ and now I simply need to create more reasons to have him back! The mirror booth was a crowd favorite. The uplighting and custom booth graphic were most impressive to our guests. The sound was perfect for my neighborhood, the music transitions were fire! The fact that he had a microphone available so food service could be announced to the crowd as well as the couple could thank their guests for coming was a bonus. I would contact him immediately if I were you.

Josh was great to work with! He did our ceremony and reception music and it was seamless. He went…read moreabove and beyond as a DJ - I felt like we could ask questions and get his advice without hesitation. I had 2 zoom calls with him and he was open to having another one if necessary (it wasn't necessary). He has amazing playlists you can pick from if you're hitting a song-wall, which is really helpful. I added several of my own songs, including some songs that are not as well known and controversial (lol politics) and he didn't care, which was super important to us. He also offers lighting services + a cool shoe game template that we took advantage of. Book Love & Light!!!

Performed at our wedding 28 years ago! I am still married to the same wonderful woman! His…read moremusic was outstanding and kept the vibe lively the entire evening. WOW! You were amazing! Thank you Mark for setting us up for a beautiful journey!

Mark Novak and his band played at our wedding a couple of months ago. They really did a great job…read more We had them play an Ed Sheeran song and a Taylor Swift song as my wife and I walked down the aisle and they nailed it. They also did a great hora which got all of our guests ready to party. We received a number of compliments on the band afterwards. Mark was a pleasure to work with and was very enthusiastic. I'd highly recommend them!

TL;DR Troy's events are much more than ordinary events. They're for those who live for the…read moreunexpected moments and making unexpected connections. When we go to events, most of us generally have expectations of what they normally entail. Some of us will begin to dismiss the possibilities of the unexpected. In my own observation and experience, Troy's events are not those events. Troy is not the planner you collaborate with when you want a normal event. He specializes in the unexpected. However, there are those of us that understands that every waking moment is unexpected. Everyday, we meet all kinds of people. But what is it about meeting them at a networking event, holiday party or wedding makes the unexpected come out of some. You will meet these people at Troy's events whether out of familiar faces or out of strangers you are soon to meet. If you're a event's professional in DC and you're not attending these events, you're missing out on making lasting connections. These are the kind of connections that propels personal and professional growth. In my past experiences. I've partied through the stroke of midnight with friends I made that evening at his Studio 54 DC New Years Eve Party. Set at the Blind Whino artistic venue, this event was a step out of reality and memorable. At the MES mixers, I've caught myself in the a truly diverse mix of DC young professionals ranging between artisans, techies, musicians, natural-born hustlers and jet-setters. The connections I've made so far can be best described as relationships fused between business and friendship. If you're a DC professional networker, a couple planning your big day, or living for those truly unique experiences, check out Troyal Events.

We hired Troy about eight months before our event, when it became clear our wedding was becoming…read morelarger than we were capable of handling. He helped us design the entire day, and the result was more beautiful that we could have ever imagined. We definitely felt he took the time to create a personal, individualized reception for us, as opposed to just pulling from a usual "bag of tricks." Troy was also invaluable by running our ceremony and rehearsal. He made sure we were calm, prepared, and stayed on schedule. We knew we didn't have to worry about any details besides sharing the day with our friends and family. The peace of mind was tremendous, and we couldn't have done it without him. Troy's professionalism and passion for his work is unparalleled, and I highly recommend you consider him to be a part of your next event.

Even before the ceremony, I knew I couldn't wait to tell the whole world about Rabbi Mark! I'll…read moregive you the highlights upfront: - He's funny, cares SO much, and is deeply committed to ensuring that you and your future spouse explore YOUR Judaism and what your life looks like together. - He is just as invested as you are about making sure that your ceremony incorporates elements that are unique and meaningful to you and your partner. - He plays the guitar and sings! - Almost 3 weeks after the wedding I'm still hearing from our attendees who want to tell me how awesome the Rabbi who officiated our wedding was, how funny he was, how much they feel like they were part of the ceremony, how special it felt to THEM, and just how much they loved him. I heard this THROUGHOUT the evening on wedding day!! Now, more in-depth: We came to Rabbi Mark following a recommendation from Rabbi Sarah Tasman, the DC Director of InterfaithFamily. During our initial Skype session to explore whether we could even work together or not, Rabbi Mark explained to us that he's unapologetic in his commitment to an intercultural experience both for the wedding ceremony and beyond where Judaism is a central element. He actively worked with us in regular meetings for about 6 months to explore what that would look like practically on the day of the wedding, and in our lives beyond as a married couple. We covered everything from things like holidays and daily life to finances and disagreements, to our vision for the world and our community and our place in it. Rabbi Mark was always available via email and happy to jump on the phone if necessary. He had suggestions about how to handle issues that came up and any questions we had along the way. He kept an open mind for the big and the small questions. He tried to explore all the possibilities so that any decisions we came to were truly made with open hearts and eyes. He also was understanding and knew when to tell us that we didn't have to make a decision right away but he needed us to think about something. The day of the ceremony, the small intimate portion where the Ketubah was signed was special in so many ways. Our family members felt included and loved, our friends were overjoyed to participate. The larger ceremony under the chupah, despite the fact that we had 250 people in attendance, felt intimate and special and so very vibrant -- Rabbi Mark taught ALL attendees a melody they sang/hummed, which served as the music that my partner and I walked in to. It was emotional and mood-setting in the best possible way. The ceremony proceeded without a hitch, and he followed a superb path that kept us and all our guests laughing, awwww-ing, and crying, and clapping the whole time. Truthfully, our guests couldn't stop complimenting how amazing he was the entire evening! The positive vibes and loving energy we felt persisted from the moment we walked in to the moment we left the establishment. Rabbi Mark is a rockstar officiant and guide, deserving of all the praise.

Rabbi Mark is AMAZING!! Everything you want, everything you…read moreare looking for, everything you didn't know you needed, and So Much More. Rabbi Mark went above and beyond to get to know us and ensured our special day was perfect. We laughed and cried (all in joy) ... Everyone loved it!! Amazing!~