Words of Appreciation

When we read the draft of the ceremony, tears stood in our eyes. We alternately laughed and cried and were amazed at how perfectly you captured the essence of our relationship. With your help, our ceremony was perfect – we couldn’t have dreamed better on our own . . . To this day, to read those words again brings it all back. You’re wonderful!
Dawn and Dick (Herzog Vineyards; May 2003)

You added so much to our wedding day and the whole process getting there. We couldn’t imagine it without you! Thank you so much for everything!
Donna and Brian (Newcastle; July 2003)

Everyone raved about how absolutely beautiful the ceremony was. Our close friends and family felt it perfectly suited our personality and beliefs.
Anne and Don (Timber Creek Lodge, Sun City Roseville; Oct. 2003)

Thank you so much for the spirit of love you helped us to manifest in front of our friends and family.
Sarah and Mike (Tsakopoulos Library Galleria; Nov. 2003)

Thank you so much! We absolutely love our ceremony because it is so unique and personalized for us! How lucky we were to find a minister who was so open to working with us . . . We really feel a connection . . . and it makes us so relaxed and unstressed about the ceremony.
Deidra and James (Timber Creek Ballroom, Sun City Roseville; March 2004)

Thank you so much for conducting the perfect ceremony … So many guests told us that the ceremony was one of the most beautiful and unique they’d ever seen. You were such a special part of our special day. Thanks for your calmness and kindness. Everything was perfect!
Erika and Ryan (Wilson Vineyards; June 2004)

Our wedding turned out to be far more magical and amazing than we ever could have imagined, and we owe a lot of that to you, Jeri. Your ability to sense who Aaron and I are as people is absolutely amazing, and the ceremony that you helped us create was incredible.
Liz and Aaron (Sierra Nevada Outlook, Forest Hill; Sept. 2004)

Your suggestions were great at the first meeting. You went above and beyond what we expected an officiant to do. Thank you for being so available for us. You were very professional and approachable. We feel very lucky [that] a friend recommended you to us.
Jessica and Josh (Shawdowridge Ranch, Placerville; Sept. 2004)

Thank you again for such a personal and heartfelt ceremony. We’ve received countless compliments on what a great job you did. Many people have told me that it was the best ceremony they’ve been to. One of my friends said it’s the only ceremony he’s been to where he paid attention to every single word and didn’t zone off! Please feel free to use us as a reference anytime.
Denise and Andy (Lafayette; Sept. 2004)

You allowed us to develop our own wedding ceremony that was unique and special to us. We felt you guided us through it all and were so quick to respond to any questions or changes . . . we felt very comfortable with your suggestions and input. We are very grateful that you put so much time into helping us.
Amy and Brian (Sogno Winery, Shingle Springs; Aug. 2005)

You were great: Organized, efficient, patient, professional – we could go on and on.
Tara and Troy (Frasinetti’s Winery; Sept. 2005)

You were highly referred to us before we even met, and after the wedding we knew why. It was everything we had wanted in a ceremony and more. We would not have changed a thing; you were amazing!
Alison and Glen (Sierra View Country Club, Roseville; April 2006)

Chris and I want to thank you so much for the important role that you had in our ceremony. You brought just the right sentiments and emotions to the most important part of our wedding day. The words and vows that you helped us create reflected our beliefs, our commitment, and our hopes for a blessed life together.
Michele and Chris (Berkeley; Aug. 2006)

We not only enjoyed the ceremony itself, but also the process of working with you to create our vows . . . these shared experiences all made our ceremony more personal and more meaningful to us as we stood at the altar with you. We’ve had more comments about how touching the ceremony was, and how beautiful your delivery of it, than anything else on our day.
Michelle and Joss (Forest Hill Lodge; Nov. 2006)

You did such a fantastic job as my daughter’s officiant at her wedding, that I had to write you. You were everything they wanted and more! You made it meaningful, serious, funny, professional, spiritual and warm. . . . everyone was asking about you; we are all but putting a billboard up to advertise you!! Thank you for being the integral part of Jess and Robb’s wedding . . . you were perfect!”
Mother of the Bride, Jessica and Robb (Whitney Oaks, July 2007)

A comment was made by a cousin of mine. She said she would do her wedding all over again if she could have you do it!! By the way, she’s been married for over 25 years!!
Ted and Danette (Casa Gardens, Sept. 2007)

You were very professional, prepared and calm. We felt like you really tried to get to know us as a couple in order to perform a ceremony that best suited us.
Emily and Alain (The Ridge Country Club, Oct. 2007)

Your guidance was very helpful, but we definitely felt ownership over our vows and felt like the whole ceremony reflected us.
Carl and Nicole (Lyons Lake, Oct. 2007)

You are fabulous; we had so many people comment on how wonderful you were and where we found you. Three different couples requested your info.
Lisa and Andy (St. Mary’s Church, Rocklin, Oct. 1007)

Ray and I would like to thank you for sharing our special day with us, and for making our ceremony so special. We really enjoyed all our meetings with you and will recommend you highly.
Jakki and Ray (Frasinetti’s Winery, Nov. 2007)

We hope that all the couples that come to you have the wonderful experience we had. We cannot imagine anyone else performing our perfect ceremony.
Ken and Jill (Valley Hi Country Club, Jan. 2008)

We appreciated that you really got to know us in the course of planning . . . and multiple communications. We got many compliments on the ceremony. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We’ll treasure the memory always.
Laura and John (Great Occasions, Feb. 2008)

Thanks again for being a part of our exciting day … I would strongly recommend you to anyone that wants a day as special as ours.
Frank and Sue (Lake Natoma Inn, May 2008)

The rehearsal was very helpful; it provided calmness as well as more enjoyment on the wedding day because we knew exactly what to expect. ... Thank you very much for your hard work.
James and Tosha (Sacramento home, May 2008)

We really appreciate your patience and guidance. The combination of the love story and traditional passages made for a very intimate ceremony. All our friends and family mentioned how unique it was. You did a great job!
Marie and Danny (Hyatt Regency, May 2008)

Thank you so much for making our day so special. You put so much of our personalities into the ceremony! … I can’t even begin to tell you how many complements we got on [our] ceremony. It was the perfect blend of humor and sentiment.
Aaron and Sarah (Arden Hills Country Club, June 2008)

We got many compliments about you and the ceremony. I was pleased that you were very easy to get in touch with, and helpful and responsive to our questions. . . You were a pleasure to work with ….
Rosanne and Edwin (Oak Leigh Wedding Center, July 2008)

We enjoyed being able to customize every aspect of the ceremony and make it perfect for us. . . Thank you for truly making our wedding day special. The ceremony is the most important part of the day, and it was better than we could have hoped for.
Todd and Tamara (Arden Hills Country Club, July 2008)

It was a great pleasure working with you. Thank you for consistently following up with us during the process and listening to our needs.
Tina and Brandon (Grand Island Mansion, Sept. 2008)

We wouldn’t have changed a thing. You did a great job capturing who TJ and Kathy really are. Everyone cried, but everyone also laughed. It was PERFECT! We are so very thankful for you and cannot say enough good things!
TJ and Kathy (UC Davis Alumni Center Garden, Sept. 2008)

We feel so fortunate to have found you to officiate our baby Henry's christening. During our first meeting, you provided us with so many great ideas that we felt confident the ceremony would be perfect for our family--and it was. We really appreciate your organization, excellent communication, and openness to creating our own unique ceremony (and your kind support of us as new parents, too!) You went above and beyond what we could have hoped for. Thank you for a very meaningful, beautiful day.
Kate and Brad Abbott (McKinley Park Rose Garden, Sacramento, Sept. 2008)