LoveNotes 4.8 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
P.O. Box 852071, Richardson, TX 75085
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Business Info
Services: Ceremony MusicOfficiant
Established: 1992
Employees: 17
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About
Affectionately known as 'Minister Marty, the Marryin' Man', Rev. Marty Younkin is Executive Director of LoveNotes - DFW Clergy Services, a highly respected organization of Dallas / Ft Worth Wedding Officiants.

Rev. Younkin is the author of the best selling book 'A Wedding Ceremony To Remember - Perfect Words for the Perfect Wedding', which has become the Bride's Bible for planning her wedding ceremony.

LoveNotes is DFW's most trusted clergy service. More than 1000 Dallas / Ft Worth wedding chapels, venues and wedding professionals recommend LoveNotes Ministers to their brides and grooms.

All of the LoveNotes Wedding Officiants are licensed, ordained, non-denominational ministers who perform both religious and civil ceremonies for your Dallas / Ft Worth wedding.

Whether your ceremony is traditional or non-traditional, in a church, hotel or garden, choose a LoveNotes Minister to tie the knot because...Nobody helps you say I Do better than we do!

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Endorsements
Marty and his staff at Love Notes are by far the best in the industry. Every couple that is married by Marty or his staff can't say enough about how special they made thier day. Marty is not only the best wedding officiant in the DFW area, he is a wonderful and caring person to work with. I highly recommend calling Marty before you do any other wedding planning!
I worked with Marty on Sunday. He was absolutely wonderful. He helped helped the bride and groom relax and was not cheesy. The ceremony was flawless. I was most impressed by how Marty made it so personal. This isn't my first time to work with Love Notes and I hope it is not my last. There is a reason they have over 50 reviews and an overall 4.9 ranking!
Marty and all of the Love Notes ministers provide a wedding that is personalized for each couple. They offer advice when asked and humor when needed. They seem to truly enjoy what they do and they will make each ceremony memorable.
Marty Younkin is a treasure. His staff are kind, considerate, and it is my pleasure to work with them. They will walk you through your ceremony, assist at rehearsal, provide a kind listening ear if you need or want it.
Worked with Marty many times he is just a pleasure to work with and be around. Sandra
Marty actually married us! So, we love Marty... and now that we get to work weddings together it is so much fun. We would totally recommend Marty to anyone. He is funny, witty, and willing to let the bride (or parents or whomever has the biggest opinion) dictate not only the words, but also the atmosphere of the ceremony. You will not be disappointed!
The Love Notes team is a group of caring individuals who strive to make your wedding ceremony memorable and completely personal. Over the years, I have worked with many of the ministers on staff and have never been disappointed. Their professionalism, attention to details, and caring attitude have always been top notch. There are few things I enjoy more than discovering that I will be working with a Love Notes minister at my weddings because it means that I will laugh, cry, and really get to know something about the couple.
By far the most consistently professional and personal service you will ever receive. I have been on the DJ side of many weddings where Marty or many of his other officiants have performed a ceremony and they have not only made that ceremony very special with their attention to detail, but they have also shown in little ways that they care about the union that is taking place.
LoveNotes is a fantastic officiant service. They really connect with the bride and groom to figure out exactly what they want. I would highly recommend them to any of my brides!!
I absolutely love Marty. He ensures that every wedding ceremony is as special as the bride and groom themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony Music
What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?
Soloist / Vocalist
 
What instruments does your group play?
Piano
 
What is your usual attire?
Normally a dress with color to fit the occassion
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
I prefer to play in your presence as opposed to a sound recording that was done in a studio. What you hear on a recording is not necessarily what you will hear at your wedding
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
If piano provided, there is no time constraints. If I bring my equipment, I need at least 1 hour.
 
How much space do you usually require?
8' X 8' space
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
We charge a $50 trip fee for weddings outside the DFW Metroplex

Frequently Asked Questions for Officiant
What officiant services do you provide?
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Single Religion Ceremony
 
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Christian (no denomination), Christian - Anglican, Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Evangelical, Jewish
 
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
No
 
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
Yes
 
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
Yes
 
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
Yes
 
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
Yes, but not limited to this list. You may select your own.
 
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
None required, but optional
 
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
Yes. It's important for the Minister to be at the rehearsal. Sometimes, there are changes made at the rehearsal that affect the Minister, and if they don't get communicated by the day of the wedding, it could and often does allow for an embarrassing situation to arise.

Tips and Advice
Choosing a Minister / Officiant is one of the most important decisions you will make.  Your Minister sets the tone for your ceremony and your ceremony sets the tone for the rest of your wedding celebration.  When interviewing your Minister, you might want to consider these questions:

What are the Minister’s credentials? (All Ministers are Officiants, but not all Officiants are Ministers.  Having a Rev. in front of your name does not make one a minister).
How long has the Minister been officiating weddings?
Will the Minister officiate both religious and non-religious ceremonies?
Will the Minister allow you to customize your ceremony?
Have any of your other vendors worked with the Minister? (Trust the input and advice of your other vendors)
Ask the Minister WHY he / she officiates weddings.
What happens if the Minister gets "sick" or has an "emergency"?
Does the Minister have any references?