I'm so honored to write this review. Jack set the tone for our wedding and he did a beyond…read morephenomenal job!! We looked into several officiants, and my husband and I had a feeling about Jack. Especially after reading his reviews/website I felt we shared a very similar outlook. We first started off with a Zoom call and immediately we loved his kind, warm, outgoing, funny personality. We could tell he not only was a professional and confident in what he does, but he is a great listener and treats each couple with personal/individual attention. He offers premarital counseling; which I recommend taking advantage off! We met with him a few weeks before the wedding, and he spoke with us about what can support a long lasting marriage...inviting us into conversations that that my partner hadn't touched on. This was incredibly valuable as we listened to each other and Jack, we got to see new perspectives. He has an incredible energy that makes you feel like you've been friends for years. On the actual wedding day Jack couldn't have been any more perfect. He has a way of putting you at ease. My husband and I felt extremely comfortable with him there supporting us at the altar. He takes great care in curating a personalized ceremony that was reflective of how we met, what makes our relationship work, our values, and the love for our friends and family. The ceremony was beautiful, at times funny, deeply moving, and captured very bit of my husband and I. Sharing our love story and drawing in each guest there. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE raved about Jack and they asked who he was because he spoke as if he knew us for years. The ceremony was breathtaking and there wasn't a dry eye. I credit Jack to putting this all together, taking the time to get to know us, and creating an experience we'll deeply treasure in our lives forever. After the wedding day, he sent us the script of our ceremony to have as a beautiful keepsake memory!! Jack, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day the best day ever and for calming our nerves. Thank you for being the best officiant!!! Heather & Tim

I highly recommend pastor jack! In a sea of wedding officiants with good reviews in the area i…read moredecided to go with him based off the info on his website. I liked the idea of us each doing our own "homework" and how a lot of the reviews here mention him using humor. And he does it well! I really loved his ceremony. I laughed, I cried and I'm sure some of the guests as well. Everyone kept commenting how the ceremony was so us and it really was. I feel he really went above and beyond for us to ensure a great wedding day. Thank you!

Ryan was so professional and accommodating in what we wanted our ceremony to be. He sent me…read moreexamples and ways to start it as there are so many directions you can go in! This made us feel less stressed when trying to figure out where to start. He takes time to meet you and review it all in person, get you as many rough drafts as you need until it's perfect for you! Ryan has a natural sense of calming which helped us feel relaxed at the alter. I had many guests coming up to me after the ceremony to rave how great he ways and how well he presented our love story. Ryan, thank you so much for making our day so special! It all starts with the ceremony which is the best part of the whole day.

The I Do Guru did such a fabulous job officiating our Daughter's and Son-In-Law's wedding! His…read morepresence was warm, words were meaningful, and perfectly guided the ceremony. Thank you for bringing such sincerity, professionalism, and special touch to the occasion!

Stunning experience! Could not have asked for a better wedding team. Rylee was the best and…read moreextremely helpful in so many ways. Thank you Aldea for giving us the best wedding day.

Beautiful place for weddings…read more Came here for a friends wedding. The ceremony was outside and the cocktail hour too and inside was the reception area. We took photos outside which there were many options to chose from. The fire place, the wooden wall, the fountain, and the canopy. They also had space heaters outside. My friends choose babbo Italian eatery to cater. They brought out snack bites around for cocktail hour. Also we had 2 pastas and 2 chickens and 2 types of salads to choose from.

As most people know getting married is not easy, the marriage license process is confusing and…read moreleaves you with questions. Gwen was able to take our call late at night, assist us with all of our questions, and on top of that set up reservations for us the following week. Gwen is amazing from the start of the wedding to the end, I did not know that she was going to be doing the wedding. She got up and gave a heart warming ceremony, continuing on after the kiss :) Gwen understands her studio so well and was able to suggest great pictures that we will treasure. In the end amazing, excellent, memorable all these words come to mind and she was the one that made them happen!

Gwen is absolutely awesome and helped make our special day amazing. She's extremely professional,…read moredetail oriented and easy to work with. Highly recommended!

I found Bird of Paradise Weddings (and specifically the officiant, Montana Meadows) after a quick…read moreGoogle search. I'm surprised Montana doesn't have any Yelp reviews yet... because SHE IS WONDERFUL. My husband and I eloped in Phoenix in January 2014, and we hired Montana to officiate our "ceremony." (She called it a sign-and-file, because it was a very short ceremony!) She was courteous, professional, and friendly. Our sign-and-file consisted of a sweet intro from Montana, a reading, ring exchange, "I do's," and of course the kiss. We are not religious at all, so it was very nice to have an officiant who respected our preferences and ideas. Montana was 100% willing to customize her officiant duties to suit our needs. I think that is very important for anyone looking for a personalized, distinctive ceremony. I should have written up a Yelp review ages ago, but I was reminded to do so again after-- get this!-- we received an anniversary card from Montana! It was a personal note, thoughtful and handwritten... an excellent move on her part, and so special for us to be reminded of how much fun our day was, thanks in part to Montana Meadows and Bird of Paradise Weddings! I would definitely recommend this business to anyone looking to get hitched in AZ!

I wish I had attended a wedding she officiated before hiring her for mine. My venue had her listed…read moreas a preferred option and said she was good. I spoke to a friend, and he said she married him and he was happy enough with her services, so we went with her. My fiancé and I met with her, and she asked maybe 6 questions about us, and said she would write our ceremony and send us a copy to review. When we got the copy, I thought it was a joke. When I realized this wasn't sent in error, I felt physically ill. It wasn't personalized to reflect us or our relationship at all, the flow was horrible, and I believe it was a cut and paste job from a few internet sources. We opted to write our own ceremony, which was heartfelt and definitely represented us and our personalities. I was hesitant to send it and ask that it be used instead of what was written for us, but Montana agreed to read it for us. Fast forward to our wedding day. Montana showed up and appeared to be irritated. She asked where the marriage license was and asked if the money was in the envelope. She asks for a $100 deposit, but wants the rest paid in cash on the wedding day. I can only assume this is to avoid taxes on the other $200+ we paid. I can't come up with any other logical reason cash payment would be mandatory. During the ceremony, Montana told me I was standing in the wrong spot, even though venue staff told me which side of the altar to stand on. During the ceremony, I couldn't listen to what was being said. It wasn't because I was worried I was going to get emotional. It was because she was reading it like she was reading a children's story. Crazy inflection every few words. I had several guests comment about it after the wedding, and it wasn't to say that it was well done. When the ceremony was over, she quickly left. When we got our wedding photos, I discovered that in every single photo, she had RBF. She looked like someone made her drink a cup of lemon juice. I don't know if the attitude is typical, she was having a bad day, was unhappy with the little bit of humor in our ceremony, or was not happy to do a same sex wedding (which she previously said she was fine with). Whatever the issue, I regret going with Montana, as it caused some unnecessary tension on our wedding day. I should have gone with my gut from the beginning. Lesson learned.

Rustic, cozy, and unique. And flammable, so watch those candles, Catholics.read more

For a bride on a budget, you can't beat the Mission Wedding Chapel. Sarah and Jason take care of…read moredecorations and music (Here Comes the Bride or Pachebal Canon in D - your choice), and both of them are genuinely nice humans. Jason is patient in guiding those who are nervous, and Sarah went above and beyond with her communication in regards to my queries before the event. For our small ceremony, it was the perfect fit. The only reason that I haven't selected five stars is probably not relevant to most readers: I prize clear communication, and the one place that lacked communication was photography. Don't get me wrong: the photographer's pictures appear to be excellent, and she has a prepared checklist of shots for couples to fill out so that they can make the most of the time they purchased. For most people, this will work out quite well. However, I had a unique situation: Holocaust survivors were attending our ceremony, and I wanted to have a 10-minute conversation to make sure their needs would be met. Two unreturned phone calls later, and email, and, finally, a query to Sarah, I received a short response from the photographer stating that she was too busy for phone calls. Although I certainly understand being busy while running multiple businesses, I would have appreciated knowing why I wasn't getting responses earlier so that I could make alternative arrangements to make sure the guests were taken care of. If your situation is more typical than mine, then I suggest that the package arrangement will work well. And regardless of photography, definitely give the Mission Wedding Chapel a try. Sarah and Jason are the real deal - and they'll give your bank account a deal so you can save for the things that truly matter: the marriage that follows the wedding.

We are so incredibly grateful for the beautiful ceremony that Anthony Montana delivered on our…read morewedding day. From the start, he brought such a warm, genuine presence, along with an energy and excitement that made the moment feel so special and alive. Anthony took the time to truly understand us and our faith, and it was reflected in every word he spoke. The ceremony felt deeply personal, Christ-centered, and perfectly aligned with who we are as a couple--it never felt scripted or generic. Our guests are still talking about how heartfelt and meaningful it was. He created an atmosphere that was both sacred and joyful, and guided everything so seamlessly. We wholeheartedly recommend Anthony Montana to any couple looking for an officiant who will honor your relationship and your faith in such a powerful and authentic way.

Wow! If you need a professional officiant or any wedding service in Arizona, I would highly…read morerecommend Better Together Matrimonies. Our wedding venue recommended this company, and we chose Pastor Ray Jones to officiate our wedding. Not only was Ray professional and well equipped to officiate our wedding, he became FAMILY. He connected with us a few times prior to the wedding and really built rapport with us before our big day. Ray really made our wedding day special, and we are so happy with the outcome of our ceremony. Tony followed up a few days after to confirm our marriage license was submitted successfully. Overall, this was a great experience and I would recommend Better Together Matrimonies to any couple who is tying the knot in Arizona!

Gwen is amazing!!!! We needed to get married in a hurry. Gwen was very accommodating and helpful…read more Due to the hurry, we really had no preferences, so I just asked Gwen for a standard generic wedding. It was soooo beautiful!!! I cried with joy. The provided witnesses were also amazing. After the ceremony, Gwen borrowed my phone to take some amazing photos. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I strongly recommend Gwen for your elopement needs.

We can't express how amazing Gwen was. Me and my spouse decided to elope last minute and Gwen was…read moreable to marry us last minute. The entire process was fast easy and she communicated so well. Even coordinated last minute witnesses for us for a small additional fee. If you wish to elope like we did we recommend getting married with Phoenix Wedding Studio. Thanks again!