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    Difference Maker--Don Johnson

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    Stacey H.

    Don Johnson made our day so amazing. He's personable and made everyone laugh and tear up a bit. He's got a great speaking voice. You won't regret hiring him. I found him on yelp and the reviews are the truth. He says things that you keep in your head to keep your relationship strong. Have a friend video tape the whole ceremony as when your in the moment it's a bit overwhelming. You can view the video over and over to hear his wise words on staying together and having each other's back forever. People at the reception spoke so highly of him. Even today almost two weeks later a family member said he was great. A great voice they said. We truly feel honored to have had him marry us. God Bless Don Johnson

    Kristen S.

    Don is simply the best! Kory and I first spoke with Don in April 2019 and from the first conversation with him we both knew we wanted him to be the one to lead the ceremony on our special day! We met with him that month as well and had a wonderful conversation with him. He met with us again in September when my parents visited us and it was another fantastic afternoon. My parents liked him a lot. We kept in contact during the months leading up to the wedding even through all of the COVID-19 craziness. He attended our rehearsal and guided everyone to know where they needed to be and what they needed to do. The day of the wedding came and he was so sentimental with a little humor. It was great! All of the guests thought he'd known us our whole lives or at least for a long time. Lots of compliments! So happy with our experience! Thank you Don!

    Lindsey B.

    Don married us in November and our ceremony was absolutely perfect. After meeting Don, we new he was the one we wanted to marry us. We received several compliments from friends and family about Don. Don was able to make our ceremony very personable for us and our families. Our ceremony was exactly what we hoped for with the perfect combination of sincere emotions and humor that captured our audience's attention the entire time.

    Don marrying my husband and I at The Hills Hotel 8.12.12
    Sherry E.

    We loved Don Johnson, our officiant!!! We got so many compliments about him from our guests as well. He is witty, charismatic, funny, charming and a great speaker!!! We only met him one time before the day of our wedding and you would have thought he was an old family friend. He seemed to know SO much about us and was able to get our entire audience laughing AND crying. I would definitely recommend him to all my friends!!!

    Don Johnson!
    Lisa F.

    Don was OUTSTANDING!! When we first met him, we instantly knew he was the one who HAD to marry us - we canceled all other interviews with officiates! He not only was sentimental but he lightened up the mood by making everyone laugh. Before and After the ceremony, he made his rounds to everyone and made them feel welcome. Everyone absolutely LOVED him. We ran into him again at our venue the next day because he was doing another wedding. It was so great to see him! Don is wonderful, and I know we will be keeping in touch in the years to come. He also called us after our wedding to see how we were.

    Kim S.

    Don was amazing!! He was funny, kind and genuine. He was one of the most talked about parts of our wedding. We wanted light and funny and that's exactly what he gave us. I highly recommend him. I actually have. He's married some friends of mine already!!!

    Danielle S.

    Don made our wedding ceremony an absolute dream come true. Everything was perfect, from tying our family into our ceremony to our vows. He really captured what was truly important to us in our ceremony. The perfect combination of touching sweet moments to humor, it was better than we could have imagined it. We would recommend him highly to anyone. We continue to have people tell us how impressed they were with our ceremony and thought we were close friends with Don since he made it all so personal. We loved how much he cares about getting to know the couple before the wedding and he truly has a passion for it! Thank you Don!!

    Don and me.
    Eddy T.

    When my then fiancée and I first got to meet Don, we looked no further because we had found a friend. We enjoyed his persona and humor and overall he was genuine and caring which won us over. We really got a sense of a guy who enjoyed life and marriage and wishes upon others to enjoy theirs as well. I will never hesitate to reach out to him if I ever needed life or marriage counseling. He's a real stand up guy. Everyone at my wedding got a sense of that and enjoyed his humor as well. I will never forget the day after our wedding, Don called us in the morning to check on us and asked about our wedding experience. If you ever meet the guy, you will find yourself a new friend.

    Don Johnson performing a wedding at Occasions at Laguna Village.

    I am a wedding photographer, so I've experienced MANY officiants. Without question, Don Johnson, is my absolute favorite. His clients are much more than just another couple... he cares about every one and personalizes each ceremony. He'll make you laugh as well as cry with his heartfelt words. Can't recommend him more highly. Love this man. (www.clickchicksphotography.com)

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