AETR - Life Event Celebrant 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
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Quality of Service:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Responsiveness:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:
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Value For Cost:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Flexibility:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)

Endorsements
"Rev. Respini is knowledgeable, imaginative and poised. In our officiants' community, she has shared a wealth of information, creative ideas and suggestions for handling sticky situations tactfully and with ease. "
"Johanna was wonderful to work with, very friendly yet very professional. The wedding service was loving and touching, as a photograher it was hard to take photos with tears in my eyes. Enjoyed being a part of the wedding with her. I highly recommend Rev. Johanna."
"I have gotten to know An Event to Remember through My Heart is Yours Ministry. I know that they are willing to go the extra mile to make your day special, and to give you the ceremony you have dreamed about. "
"Professional, reliable, and flexible, everything you want from a wedding professional!"
"An Event To Remember is actively supportive of creating ceremonies to assist you in having an wedding day to remember. "

 
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julie79
Wedding: 08/01/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Johanna was simply an angel. She was so helpful, and blended right in with our friends and family. We are so happy that she was able to perform our ceremony, and strongly recommend her - she's great!

Reviewed On:
10/15/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Tytainya
Wedding: 07/04/2009
Reviews: 2
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Johanna is professional and personal. She respected our values and our wishes. We met with Johanna a couple of months before the wedding and liked her immediately. She was a pleasure to work with and our wedding coordinator loved working with her, too.

Reviewed On:
10/12/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Sara
Wedding: 06/28/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

It was an absolute pleasure and honor to work with Johanna! She was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had, she was a complete professional on all levels, and she wrote and performed an absolutely beautiful service for us! I would VERY HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone who is getting married!

Reviewed On:
10/12/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

runningwest
Wedding: 06/27/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Johanna is awesome! She is very down-to-earth and relaxed, wonderful to work with with. She was very helpful getting everyone together and keeping such a tense and stressful situation relaxed and fun. We highly recommend using her services.

Reviewed On:
10/19/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

iceredmoon and Roger
Wedding: 06/20/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

My wedding location was almost a nightmare. When we booked the location it was with a wonderful wedding coordinator that was part of the location fee, however she left and so did the service.

My wedding was June 20th, 2009 and it rainned. My outdoor service suddenly became an indoor one. The first Person I saw as Johanna. She was waiting for me even through she wasn't suppose to be there until 6. She helped unload my car (which the location was suppose to do) listen while I told the caturing staff what I wanted done with the flowers and candels then took the box of sand ceramony items and our rememberance candle and told me get ready I can handle this. She set up chairs, arranged the front for us, ordered everyone around and left both myself and my maid of honour to get ready and not worry. I truely belive that she saved my wedding.

While none of this was in her contract, nor was it asked of her, she went above and beyond. She gave us a shadow box for our handfasting cords and a wonderful book with our vows in it (the same one she used during our service).

During the month before our wedding I would tell her I think I want this and she would add it to the service, she was great and putting me a ease and making me feel like I was the only bride she had to work with.

If you want someone who truely loves what she does, and is willing to go to any lengh to give you your dreams that you should look no further. You have found the best.

Denise & Roger Lancaster

Reviewed On:
10/13/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Megan
Wedding: 06/06/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Joanna did a great job making our special day perfect. She was very professional and helpful. The book that she gives you with all yours vows that you picked and the marriage licenses was great! I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed On:
07/14/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

kerrin.golden@gmail.com and John
Wedding: 05/16/2009
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We were so impressed with An Event to Remember. Johanna worked with us to capture our story and get to know us even though we did not meet until the day of the wedding. She provided us with a memory book that included our ceremony words, our wedding certificate, and pages for photos. She was flexible with time and it was obvious that she put her heart into creating a ceremony to fit us. Would highly recommend Johanna and An Event to Remember.

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

If every wedding ceremony was as heartfelt by all of those present - there would NEVER be a dry eye in the house. Kerrin and John's children all participated by reciting readings, poems and we had the honor of two of them singing. It was so touching and I am so grateful that I was a part!

Reviewed On:
06/08/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

KKANDJJGOLDEN and John
Wedding: 02/21/2009
Reviews: 7
4.7
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)

Johanna Respini was so amazing. We had to make all arrangments from afar, so she was very flexible with our time schedule and our lack of "getting right back to you" she made a special little program of our ceremony that was totally unexpected, but a beautiful nice touch for our album. Funny thing is we could not remember half the things we said becasue we were so focused on messing up, so this was word for word what we said. AWESOME TOUCH!~

Reviewed On:
03/10/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

xander03
Wedding: 02/15/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

She was great one of our important guest was late. But she didn't maind and waited till she got here she was great.

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

I could not start this ceremony without the mother there. It just wouldn't have been right, and since I was not on a tight schedule - I did what I thought was best and waited until the Bride's mom and the last guests arrived.
I have never seen so many loving family members crowded into a livingroom ;)

Reviewed On:
02/28/2009

Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue

kelly
Wedding: 11/22/2008
Reviews: 1
4.6
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:3.0 out of 5.0(3.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

she did an amazing job! the ceremony was quick and easy just like how we had asked her.

Reviewed On:
12/01/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

Jill
Wedding: 10/11/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

We loved Johanna as our officiant. She was available on short notice and asked the right questions to give us exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. Very professional and informative!

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

After conversing for a few months, I was so grateful that I was available to assist you with your elopement! I do hope that you have a wonderful picture as I would love to add it to your entry into my blog!

Reviewed On:
10/22/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

Chrissy
Wedding: 10/04/2008
Reviews: 5
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

We really enjoyed working with Johanna on our ceremony, and she did a great job! She always responded to my e-mails right away, was very flexible, and was a delightful person to work with. I would recommend her service to anyone!

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

I have to thank you two for changing the start time of your rehearsal due to other obligations already scheduled. It was wonderful the fact that the weather obliged your plans, and unfortunate that the music was slightly off for timing. It turned out wonderfully in the end and I just wanted to say congratulations again!

Reviewed On:
10/12/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

jamers0912
Wedding: 09/28/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I just want to say that Rev. Johanna Respini came to our rescue when we only had one month left until the wedding date! She was able to organize the ceremony and help with our vows and ceremony choice. And when nothing seemed to be going right, she was right there to help fix it. Words can't describe how thankful we are to have had Johanna be the one to join us together for now and forever!

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

Jamie and Lee had to reschedule their original ceremony date and it was wonderful that I was able to help with the second selected time. They put together a beautiful setting and we put together a beautiful ceremony to accent it. It was such a fun time to be had by all (even during the normal getting prepared stresses!)

Reviewed On:
10/10/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

Kimberly
Wedding: 09/27/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Reverend Johanna Respini did an amazing ceremony. I asked her to do a family blending ceremony and it was perfect. I could not have asked for better I would most definetly recommend her

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

Kimberly and Brian has such a great support system of family and friends, I love working with couples who share their love with their extended network of 'family'.

Reviewed On:
10/08/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

Tami
Wedding: 09/08/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

My fiance and I had planned a trip to Key West to get married and had already an officiant and place to stay. We had to change plans on route to our destination due to Hurricaine Ike. Needless to say, we were disappointed with no idea on how we could still get married on the date we had set. Thanks to my best friend, she had located Johanna and put me in touch with her. Johanna was wonderful, she accomodated us with only 2 days notice. We found her very personable and she performed a beautiful ceremony for us. We are very thankful to her and would highly recommend her.

AETR - Life Event Celebrant responded with the following comments:

I was so saddened to hear of what had happened to Tami and Gregg's trip - that there was no way that I would it happen to them twice. I am very grateful that I was able to help and that they were able to be married on their special day.

Reviewed On:
10/08/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

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