Exceptional Weddings 4.5 out of 5.0 4.5/5.0
The ceremony that is a true expression of your personalities
Palm Coast, FL 32164
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Business Info
Services: Officiant
Established: 2000
Employees: 2
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About
Let me introduce ourselves. We are  Exceptional Weddings. We do everything for
the ceremony to assure that it is as perfect as it can be. This means that we
write a ceremony individual to the couple’s wants, helping to select music,
readings, create vows, and create additional ceremonies like the unity candle
(which we provide), sand or other ceremony.  We can include the traditions of
different faiths and cultures.  As members of the Volusia and Flagler Counties
Wedding Professionals and the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, we can direct
you to other vendors for whom we can vouch and who will give you the best
services at the most reasonable prices.  We provide the ceremony music via a Bose CD
player
and give the CD to the couple as a souvenier and we also print up copies
of the ceremony and bind them as an additional keepsake.   We arrive 45
minutes to an hour befoe the ceremony to make sure all the last minute details
are in order and to arrange for the processional. If you have any other
questions please feel free to call us at our toll free number
1-877-U-SAY-I-DO(877 872 9436). Our Web Site is:  www.exceptionalweddings.net 
 

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Endorsements
When my bride chooses Exceptional Weddings to be their officiate, I know that I have no worries. They do a great job and are very professional!
Ted And Gail are really "Exceptional" when it comes to conducting a ceremony, so are in good hands if You choose "Exceptional Weddings"
Ted And Gail from the first meeting have been very professional and extremely knowledgeable in what they do. I have had the pleasure to meet them. From that I know they are what friendly and professional and have a wealth of knowledge you don't want to miss out on.
Ted & Gail are wonderful, friendly and professional. Their ceremony services are creative and elegant and the are a pleasure to work with. When you want your ceremony performed by a professional, call Exceptional Weddings.
Ted & Gail are very friendly, a pleasure to work with and your ceremony will be performed by professionals with years of experience.

Frequently Asked Questions for Officiant
What officiant services do you provide?
Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Single Religion Ceremony
 
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Presbyterian, Jewish, Muslim
 
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
No
 
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
Yes, we perform weddings at the beach, parks, private homes, reception sites, and anywhere else you can think of. If you need some ideas just call us.
 
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
Every ceremony is written just for the couple being married. Each ceremony is different according to the wishes of the couple
 
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
Absolutely. I will help them if they need it. Just tell me what you would like to say and I will put it into beautiful words for you. I will also check your vows if you want to keep them secret from each other to make sure they are similar in length and feeling.
 
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
We have a large variety of readings from which to choose, but we are also open to anything the couple presents to us for a reading. We can alter them to better suit the occasion if necessary.
 
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
No. Although I have an advanced degree in counseling and would certainly be available should they want it.
 
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
No. I would have to charge extra for it and it is not really necessary. Our couples get their ceremonies in advance of the big day and can familiarize themselves with it. We arrive early to go over with the couple how they want the processional to go and then we get them all arranged before the music starts. When they get to the front, Rev. Ted tells them with gestures where to stand in case they forgot. The words of the ceremony guide the couple through the rest of it. It's not all that complicated and rehearsals tend to get everyone nervous and are counter productive. We have never had a problem with a ceremony done without a rehearsal.

Additional Questions and Answers
Do you perform ceremonies without licenses?

While we advise couples of the legal consequences of not having a marriage license, this is to us, a matter of the separation of Church and  State.  We can marry couples only  "in the eyes of God" if this is what they need.  We will, however, never marry anyone who is already legally married to someone else.

Tips and Advice
When choosing an officiant for your wedding, be sure he or she is someone with whom you feel comfortable.  Do not be intimidated by the idea that this is a "religious" person or someone with great authority.  You should feel free to express your ideas and desires without feeling like you are asking for something the officiant might not like.  It is your wedding and it should be the way your want it to be.  Always ask about other weddings they have done.  You want someone with experience in handling a variety of venues and types of weddings.  Beware of those who just got ordained over the internet and think they can do weddings.  You have no idea what you will end up with and this is not a day for "do-overs".  Ask for recommendations, read their blogs, don't go by endorsements on their websites alone.  These are not necessarily true endorsements.  Ask to see the recommendations in writing.  Anyone with real endorsements are proud to save them and will be glad to show them to you.  If possible, go to see them perform a wedding.  At most weddings another "guest" or two at the ceremony will not be a problem.  Just don't try to crash the reception .  Not every officiant if perfect for every couple so choose wisely and make sure you know what you are getting.  Don't be shy.  Ask questions and check around.  It's you special day.