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!

Having Jack Hawkins marry us was a true blessing! He was great on so many levels. Genuine, kind,…read morepositive, sincere, patient, funny, extremely professional, inspirational & just an all around amazing soul! He made out elopement smooth and was so easy to work with. He even hiked to my dream location. :D We couldn't of asked for a better officiant! Thank you! Moments captured by the beautiful & talented Miranda Rose @ https://www.mirandarosephoto.com

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!

Amy did an amazing job for us as an officiant for our marriage. She took the time to conduct…read morein-depth interviews with myself and my wife and used that to craft a deeply personal ceremony. During the ceremony itself, Amy directed the flow like a true professional keeping everything moving flawlessly while putting both my bride and I at ease with her calming presence and smooth direction. When the ceremony was over, multiple wedding guests remarked at how great our officiant was. If you're looking for an officiant, I'd highly recommend Amy.

A very wonderful experience. Amy did such a beautiful job, with very late notice! Very…read moreprofessional and very easy to work with her! I would highly recommend using her!!! Thank you again Amy!!!!

I don't even know where to start. Our wedding was impeccable and very intimate, everything we had…read morehoped for. They were willing to adapt, and really help us out with every detail. I love how they put in personal touches throughout to really make it personalized. There is nothing more I could've asked for to make that day unforgettable. We would've done it all over again and really understand and see why they are so successful, as a couple they really know how to work well together to execute the perfect wedding day. Don't know how to thank him enough, if we ever decide to do another larger wedding, we will definitely hire them again.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Rich and Shelby. When we were trying to decide what we…read morewanted for our wedding, their website spoke to us. You could tell based off of everything they wrote that their hearts and souls are present in helping couples have an amazing wedding experience. After our first meeting with them, I knew that we had made a great selection and it felt like I had known them forever. It made the whole process so much more comfortable. They did such an awesome job at making our wedding day unique and special to us, as well as stress free. The ceremony that Rich created meshed perfectly with our vows. Everyone was blown away by it was organic and specially crafted just for us. To top it off, Shelby killed it with her amazing wedding photos. She absolutely blew us away and we had a fun, relaxed time taking them. It wasn't awkward posing but us just being ourselves and her catching amazing moments on camera. The whole day was perfect and I cannot thank them enough for their help. They are both genuine, lovely souls and I am so happy that they were with us on one of the most important days of our lives!

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.

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!

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.

Pastor Cameron did an amazing job at our very small and intimate backyard wedding. Pastor Cameron…read morewas very helpful in creating a ceremony that was not only centered around God, but the joining of 2 families. It was a beautiful ceremony and we could not have picked a better Pastor to officiate.

Cameron was wonderful to work with! He made our special day extra special-he was funny and kind…read more Very communicative. Loved the vows he wrote and he easily incorporated our changes and was nothing short of gracias and added to our very small and fun service. Thank you!!

Hannah was our officiant and coordinator for our destination wedding in Florida. We counted on her…read moreto execute all the details on our big day, and she did a flawless job. From contacting vendors to arranging candles on our reception tables, Hannah was with us every step of the way making sure our wedding was perfect. Our venue dropped the ball last minute and Hannah had to speak without a microphone. She totally rolled with the situation and kept her cool! She was able to deliver a heartfelt ceremony in both English and German, which was so impressive. Choosing Hannah was one of the best decisions we made, and we would hire her again in a heartbeat! She is warm and funny and has the perfect personality to keep everyone happy and relaxed. You won't regret having Hannah be a part of your special day.

Hannah officiated our wedding this past May and we can't say enough good things about her. Our…read moreguests continue to tell us how wonderful the ceremony was because of her perfect mix of humor and infectious smile when everyone was emotional! I can't thank Hannah enough for listening to me during the entire process so our ceremony could be exactly how we wanted it. I recommend her to my dearest friends and anyone looking for a top notch officiant who will truly make the ceremony unforgettable.

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!