Barbara is warm, professional, reliable and passionate about what she does. She is a great…read morecommunicator and really listens to clients so that she knows what they need for their wedding ceremony to go just how they want it to. She has performed hundreds of weddings, and she makes sure to put couples at their ease so they're completely comfortable for their wedding ceremony.

Finding a wedding officiant proved to be much more difficult than we could have predicted. My…read morehusband and I wanted a nondenominational, nontraditional, warm and light ceremony and when we found Barbara we were immediately sold. She worked with us to tailor our ceremony to fit exactly what we wanted, and it truly felt like working with someone, who has known us for years. She really understood us as a couple and as individuals and gave us plenty of options to choose from, as well as ideas for things we would not have even thought of. Before creating the script for our ceremony, Barbara had both of us fill out a "couples questionnaire" separately - this was such a special an unique experience, as in the midst of wedding planning an stressing, my husband and I were able to take some time to reflect on all the wonderful qualities of our relationship and reasons for why we love one another. Barbara then used our responses to weave them into our ceremony, which was just so touching. All of our friends and family have been telling us how special and intimate our ceremony was, and we could not agree more. Moreover, Barbara helped us stay on track as far as scheduling/timing, making sure everything was fully in order for the day of the ceremony. She was always prompt and thorough with email responses and phone calls, and worked with our wedding party, wedding coordinator and DJ to orchestrate the timing of the aisle procession, music, standing arrangement, etc so that everything was perfect. We could not be more grateful to Barbara for the beautiful ceremony she created for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

My husband and I were married on 6/27/16 in Central Park with Hope as our officiant. Hope is a true…read moregem. We worked with her via email to draft what we wanted to include in the ceremony. She sent us a helpful questionaire and also some great ideas. We collaborated with her on something that turned out to be just what we dreamed of. She spoke to each of us separately (and also my dad) before the ceremony which really put us at ease, she was so positive/confident and was there to listen/help. When she spoke at the ceremony we felt that she understood us and made all the words so meaningful. Her level of professionalism blew us and our guests away. We could not have selected a better officiant for our wedding!

Hope was such an amazing officiant for our wedding this last September! Her calm presence and…read morewarmth provided much needed comfort during the sometimes stressful planning phase. She was so prepared and easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding, and we could not have asked for a better officiant for our ceremony. Thank you so much Hope - we highly recommend her!

Andrea officiated our ceremony of 160 guest at Tribeca Rooftop in NYC and to say it went perfectly…read moreis an understatement. She was so professional, precise, and heartwarming. I heard from so many guests how amazing and moved they were by the ceremony. Every part of it was tastefully done and truly moments my husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. An especially memorable part was when she asked us to look into each other's eyes and envision our future in the next 5, 10, 20 years, before she pronounced us as husband and wife. There was not a dry eye in the house. I'm so happy to have had her as a part of our wedding day and I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you so much Andrea!

Honestly, everyone is NYC should get married at Arc Weddings rather than a simple ceremony at the…read morecityhall. The communication was super professional, the actual service was extremely touching and loving, and the price was very reasonable. We loved everything about it. Would highly recommend this to anyone who is on the verge of booking this service.

Larissa Martell is authentic, down to earth and just wonderfully positive. Her cheerful vibes made…read moreus smile throughout the ceremony. We are happy we chose her as our celebrant (honestly, I knew immediately after interviewing that she was the right fit). We held a small ceremony on a sailboat off Manhattan and Larissa performed a ceremony which reflected us. The process of writing the ceremony was easy and she worked collaboratively to make edits. She was even able to give me recommendations for hair and makeup a few days before the wedding. The day of the ceremony, she went above and beyond and actually helped us to decorate the boat. We think very few officiants would have been so helpful and easygoing. It is clear she enjoys officiating weddings with her constant smiles. I recommend her to anyone who wants a stress free and happy celebrant experience. Larissa is great!

Having Larissa marry us was the easiest and best decision we made. From our very first phone…read moreconversation, we knew she was the one to marry us. Besides her incredible accent, she took her time explaining what a celebrant is/does, the process involved that she takes her clients through and answered any and all questions we had. We knew we wanted our ceremony to be intimate and have our guests feel the incredible love and authentic happiness that we had for each other and Larissa did that and more! Throughout the planning process, Larissa got to know us both as individuals and as a couple. Getting to know who we were, what our story was, and other details about our lives, helped Larissa write an amazing and incredibly touching ceremony script. She captured and told our love story perfectly and even made guests who never shed a tear cry! We may have only known Larissa for a short time while planning the wedding, but it was as if she was our closest friend. Two months later, our guests are still talking about how incredible and sentimental our ceremony was and how they wished they knew Larissa when they had gotten married. We still keep in touch with Larissa and plan to in the future. She truly cares about you and treats your wedding as if it was her own. We cannot thank her enough for making our wedding day and the planning process for the ceremony so memorable. You will not regret choosing Larissa to officiate your ceremony!! She is genuine and professional and incredible at what she does. Your ceremony may only be a small portion of your wedding day, but it is the most important moment of that day and Larissa will ensure that it will be unique, personal, and beyond what you could even envision so that it is perfection.

Rosanna is exactly who you want for an officiant. She is professional, thorough, and very…read morewell-prepared. Like most who are planning their weddings, I was skeptical of any service I'd be using. Rosanna is easy to talk to and very responsive, relieving me of my worries. She was punctual upon arrival and patient working with me and my bridal party. I highly recommend Rosanna and assure you that she will make your wedding a positive experience.

Rosanna was such a wonderful officiant for my aunt's wedding. She is very professional and sweet…read more Before booking a date with her, she made sure to answer all of our questions and concerns. We were running a little late and asked to push it back an hour. She was flexible and even offered to lend a helping hand! Such a pleasure working with her. Update: My family needed an officiant on short notice and Rosanna popped into my mind. I emailed her and she made it happen without any hesitation. Again, she was extremely helpful and even gave us an idea of where to do an intimate photo shoot for the bride and groom. Love her energy and professionalism.

My husband and I loved Joanna. Like, everything about her. During our wedding planning, she was…read moreprofessional, reliable, and friendly. We were clueless in this area, had no idea where to begin in this process, and had presented her with a long list of things we didn't like and a very tiny list of things we did like. While I think we're pretty pleasant people to deal with, I don't think we made this job very easy for Joanna. But it didn't hold her back at all. She did an outstanding job. In the earlier stages of our ceremony planning, there were two questionnaires we had to fill out. One was about our ceremony in general and one was about us as a couple. It was easy enough because it didn't feel like we were writing a wedding ceremony, just that we were answering a survey. No pressure. But ultimately, with our two sets of answers, Joanna wrote us the most perfect ceremony, that we received many, many compliments on. It unforgettable, sweet, anecdotal, funny at times, tear-inducing at other times, 100% "us," and totally different from any other wedding ceremony I have ever heard. I cannot recommend Joanna enough. She was, by far, one of my very favorite wedding vendors and one of the few that, now that my wedding is over, I actually kind of miss! I highly recommend her; you will not be disappointed.

Ms. Kirkley was professional (but she was late). However, she jumped right in and took charge. To…read morebe fair, she was involved late in the process due to family, ahem, disagreements but she handled it extremely well.

Kim Kirkley was so amazing. She took the time to get to know our love story and masterfully,…read moreartistically, and romantically infused that story into our ceremony. The first time we read what she created we were close to tears. We were in shock that someone who was not us could capture the essence of us so beautifully. Our wedding guests were floored and honored that we invited them into the story of us through our ceremony. During the ceremony they laughed, cried, sighed, and were astonished to find out that it wasn't written by us or by someone who had known us throughout the entire journey of our relationship. However, we were proud to say that it was all Kim Kirkley. If you want a ceremony that feels intimate, joyful, honest, sweet, and sets the stage for your entire day, then Kim Kirkley should be your top choice.

We met with a lot of planners before choosing Jessica, and we're so glad we trusted her with our…read moreday. From the start, she brought a refined sense of luxury to the entire planning experience and was always just a call or text away. Jessica helped us find the perfect vendor team, negotiated contracts, and managed every detail with calm, capable precision -- both leading up to the big day and on the day itself. She understood the nuances of our Russian-style wedding and guided us through every decision with a clear vision and steady hand. Even now, a week after the wedding, she's helping us tie up loose ends. Her support, creativity, and care made all the difference, and we couldn't have done it without her.

Jessica Jordan is a miracle worker. When we started planning our wedding, we didn't expect to use a…read moreplanner. In retrospect, we would have been completely lost without Jessica's super-human help. Over the course of planning our 400-person wedding (during an eight-month period), Jessica became our confidante and friend. We could throw any problem her way (last-minute cancellations, strange requests from guests, vendor contract issues) and trust her to handle it with grace, timeliness, and proper etiquette. Our wedding was not logistically easy (e.g., separate ceremony and reception venues, guests staying at a myriad of hotels throughout NYC, disparate rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch locations), but Jessica never once complained or described any request as out of the scope of her contract, though many requests were. Moreover, Jessica included every wedding event in her contract (including the wedding rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and brunch), whereas other planners whom we interviewed would not. Consequently, we felt that we received incredible value for our money. We simply would not have gotten the same level of energy and responsiveness from other planners. Jessica is highly motivated, and as a result, she operates with unparalleled enthusiasm, poise, and energy. Specifically, these are a few examples of ways in which our wedding presented challenges, which Jessica confronted with total grace (never flustered or overwhelmed): 1) It was the first wedding of such a large size to take place at our wedding venue. Jessica's creativity had us using every inch of space. 2) We had the ceremony at a nearby historic synagogue, which was strict regarding permissible ceremony alterations and decorations. 3) We wanted the whole event to be kosher, including at the reception venue, which does not have many kosher wedding. Jessica was incredibly helpful in partnering with our kosher caterer who had to build out a separate temporary kitchen. 4) The "Head of Events" at our reception venue changed three times after we signed our contract. Jessica made friends with everyone, which ensured us that we would have a successful wedding celebration even though there was little continuity with the venue's personnel. 5) We wanted assigned seats for each guest, so each seat had a personalized menu. 6) There were three different spaces we wanted to use at the venue, and each had to be decorated and prepared in a different style. 7) We had a big bridal party with 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen, who all had to be entertained and ready for pictures at different times. Jessica handled all of these obstacles and more with aplomb. Every interaction with Jessica was positive, solutions-oriented, and proactive. We could throw any issue her way and know that it would be handled efficiently and efficaciously. We were thrilled with our wedding. It was a magical night that we will never forget, and we owe Jessica BIG TIME for making it so special and for making the planning process more than tolerable--it was actually fun. Jessica will remain a friend, and we will absolutely hire her for future happy occasions. We would be glad to speak with anyone considering Jessica Jordan Events!