testimonials
"I received so many comments after the wedding about how great our ceremony was performed. Bethel did such an incredible job of tying our two faiths (Judaism and Christianity) together in a memorable ceremony, as well as incorporating our personal story in such a touching and funny way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bethel for your own personal and memorable ceremony." - Craig, Groom
"The choice of Officiant is, for many couples, often an after-thought. However, the person who joins you together is forever linked to you. Right from the early planning stages, we knew we were in good hands with Bethel. With her warm and caring manner, and her confidence and professionalism, we knew our ceremony would turn out just the way we imagined it. She listened carefully, asked the right questions, and she put together a ceremony that was tailored exactly for us. It was a moving ceremony which truly captured the spirit of our relationship. At our wedding, with confidence and poise, she made everyone feel as if they truly knew us from the beginning of our relationship. She skillfully officiated our ceremony with warmth, humor, and solemnity. She made our ceremony feel inclusive, intimate, and dignified. We can't thank Bethel enough for making our wedding so special." - Eve and Gideon, Bride and Groom
"Bethel did a beautiful job with Nasheela and John's wedding ceremony. Her natural warmth and her ability to understand and communicate the bride and groom's personal story made the ceremony one of the most memorable I ever attended. Her easy smile and humor created a friendly tone for the entire event." - Tim, Friend of Bride and Groom
"When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we identified the top 3 things that were important to us for our wedding -- lots of dancing, a chocolate fountain, and a special ceremony. Thanks to Bethel, our ceremony was more special than we could have ever imagined. Bethel took the time to understand each of us as individuals, our relationship together, our dreams for the future and our vision of the ideal wedding ceremony...... I always expected that I would cry on my wedding day. I had no idea how much I'd laugh during our ceremony. (I think that I might have even snorted at one point during the ceremony.) In fact, almost all of our guests approached me at some time during our reception to tell me that our ceremony was the best that they had ever seen. Last week, I had the opportunity to watch the DVD of our ceremony. Nine months later, I still laughed and enjoyed every moment!" - Nasheela, Bride
"We are eternally grateful to Bethel for officiating a beautiful ceremony for us. In only four days, she created a very personal ceremony that was filled with love and laughter. Her words were touching and inspiring not only for us, but for everyone who attended the ceremony. Bethel set the tone for the rest of the evening, which was filled with love and happiness. Thank you so much, Bethel, for making our special day truly memorable." - Paulo and Dacely, Husband and Wife, Renewal of Vows
"Bethel officiated at my daughter's wedding---and made it such a warm, personal ceremony. Her words were so very meaningful to the bride and groom, and to all our friends and family. Bethel managed to bring dignity, humor, and freshness to the marriage ceremony. We're all so glad she was able to conduct it." - Susan, Mother of the Bride
"Getting married was one of the most stressful and wonderful experiences ever. There is always advice on how to pick a photographer, florist, venue, caterer, but never on how to pick an officiant... the most important part. We lucked out completely when we found Bethel! Most vendors try to pressure you into doing things their way, and we all know wedding planning is filled with enough of that. Bethel's process in crafting your ceremony is perfection -- from personal stories you share with her and from her sense of you as a couple upon meeting. The ceremony was as traditional as we wanted it to be, and gave our wedding guests a sense of our relationship while celebrating our decision to marry. Often, the problem with such a customized ceremony is the pressure to be creative. She provided us with templates and ideas that we were able to go over as a couple and separately, and then let her know our choices. Our entire family commented on how beautiful the ceremony was, and we felt like we had a close friend marrying us. Her involvement in making our marriage special spanned even after our wedding day with her idea to send love letters to each other after the wedding, and on our anniversary (she sends them to each partner via email each year). Aside from being highly efficient and truly knowing the wedding business, it also helps that Bethel is absolutely lovely as a person, which is exactly what you want on such a special day." - Andrea and Steve, Bride and Groom
"Bethel, Thank you for making our wedding so special. We really appreciate the time you took in getting to know us and creating a ceremony that reflected our relationship. Our guests though it was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for creating such an incredible memory for us and our guests. Love, David and Angela"