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    Marissa S. Sent on 03/02/2024
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    Best Officiant in the Game!

    Alisa is a true professional and an absolute master of her craft.

    I first got to see Alisa in action at Promise Ridge for my best friend's wedding. It was beautiful. She brings you in and makes it the most meaningful, personal, celebration of love. Once we got engaged, I knew I wanted to have Alisa perform our ceremony as well!

    At other weddings (non-Alisa officiated), I often felt that the ceremony was super short and anti-climactic. It's your WEDDING day, and your ceremony should also reflect that excitement of the occasion. We wanted a ceremony that was meaningful, engaging, and likewise, filled with love, and Alisa sure did deliver.

    From the start, Alisa makes you feel comfortable and has all the details under control. Completing her couples questionnaire was also very special to us and really makes you hone in on what it is you love about your partner. The draft of the ceremony, from start to finish, was super detailed. It also included the full processional line-up and was SO easy to hand over to our maître d' so they knew exactly how things were going to go. For example, because she provided the last few sentences of the ceremony script, the venue could anticipate the end, cue the music, and open the doors. Everything ran so seamlessly, largely due to Alisa's meticulous attention to detail and organization (and we didn't even do a formal rehearsal)!

    Now... the feedback! During our cocktail hour, we received SO many compliments on how special the ceremony was. We were asked who was the goddess, Disney princess, master officiant, and how on earth did we find her?! I was told by the guest of my friend, who I was meeting for the first time, that even he teared up! Alisa crafts your ceremony in a way that is so deeply touching and reflective of your love that it inevitably pulls on the heartstrings. (I knew this would happen and provided some "happy tears" tissue packs in anticipation, ha!) And now I'm tearing up again just writing this!

    We cannot recommend Alisa enough. If you're looking for a meaningful ceremony filled with all the feels and jammed pack with love, look no further and work with Alisa asap.
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    Kari M. Sent on 10/13/2023
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    Magical Ceremony

    From start to finish, Alisa was amazing. She is very responsive, detail-oriented and personable. You can really tell the time and effort she puts into getting to know each of her clients and write their ceremonies through. Our best decision, outside of choosing each other, was choosing to have a very intimate micro-wedding at Promise Ridge with Alisa as our celebrant. We wanted intimate, vintage and unique with the aspect of being able to have our ceremony outside, and we really won the lottery with fall foliage, weather, and Alisa. I really couldn’t hold myself together from the emotions of just how perfect everything was; truly a magical experience. Our family couldn’t believe it and were continuing to rave about how special it was to be a part of something so magical and we already know that years down the line, they will still be in awe of the whole night, as will we. We are truly blessed and honored to have had Alisa tell our story and cannot wait to see all of the pictures and videos that came from our beautiful ceremony and venue to be able to relive the best night of our lives together! xoxox, Kari and Brandon
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    Nick A. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    A Beautiful Experience

    We are an older couple and this was not our first rodeo. We knew for certain that we wanted the most meaningful ceremony possible. We found that with Alisa Tongg, a very gifted story teller. On the day of the wedding, driving to the location, we realized how special the environment was. The pavilion that she has is breathtaking. Standing at the Living Wall with each other, was a memory that we won't ever forget. Being able to say the vows that WE want to say to each other, within the privacy of our own ceremony, was an awe-inspiring moment. We don't think anything like that could be created anywhere else.
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    Marissa L. Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Perfect Choice, Perfect Ceremony

    I have been in over 15 weddings, and knew I didn't want a big wedding. My fiancé and I wanted something small and intimate with our closet family with a focus on the ceremony, and our vows. Alisa went above and beyond, what we could ever expect. She took every every effort to understand us and what we wanted. She had excellent communication throughout the process. Our guests were so impressed, with how smooth everything ran.

    The location was gorgeous, perfect for a fall wedding. There was so much attention to detail. The food and cake were delicious. All of vendors also love working with Alisa, which made us more relaxed.

    She was the perfect choice for us.
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    Alyssa T. Sent on 09/15/2023
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    Perfection

    My wedding at Promise Ridge was a magical evening that I will never forget. Alisa Tongg created such a unique and personalized ceremony, I felt as if she has known me for years. It was such a special moment being able to show our love to our closest friends and family. The space is truly breathtaking. You cannot find a more astonishing view. I would 1000% recommend getting married here over and over again. Best choice I could have ever made for my ceremony!
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    Karie S. Sent on 10/12/2023
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    An actual fairytale

    Our wedding day felt like an enchanting fairytale, and we owe it all to Alisa and Promise Ridge. From the moment we arrived it was as if we were transported to a magical realm. Her words were not just a ceremony but a storytelling experience that left everyone in awe. Alisa has a unique talent for weaving love, hope, and dreams into their officiation. She made us feel like we were the protagonists of our own fairytale, promising a happily ever after. It was pure magic, and we'll forever be grateful for the unforgettable memories she created for us. If you're searching for an officiant and a ceremony space that can turn your special day into a fairytale, look no further than here!
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    Karisa L. Sent on 09/05/2023
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    Promise Ridge

    Alisa is honestly such a kind soul. My husband and I had such a wonderful experience working with Alisa. She made sure to help lead the way through the ceremony and helped to make both of us feel as comfortable as possible. She told us every steps we were to take to ensure everything ran smoothly. Promise Ridge is such a beautiful venue with a beautiful view that took our breath away. Her speech was so lovely, personable, and memorable. We will both always cherish the memories of our wedding day!
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    Aisha M. Sent on 06/24/2023
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    Perfectly dreamy!

    Alisa and Promise Ridge were an absolute dream! She is so wonderful to work with and made the entire experience so easy! Her energy is incredibly warm and fun, she was the most perfect celebrant. Promise ridge is a stunning property with magical forest vibes, beautifully decorated and immaculately kept. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day. Her personal touches to make our day unique and memorable will not be forgotten. I would recommend her to everyone!
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    Joshua Sent on 05/05/2023
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    Very good!!

    She delivered vows that the crows and the couple will always remember.
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    Alexis M. Sent on 01/31/2023
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    Alisa tongg is amazing!

    Alisa Tongg is simply the best. I am so thankful I chose her to be our celebrant. She captured our love story in the most perfect way. I couldn't imagine choosing anyone else. She makes the process so amazing and seamless. Our love was really shown to our guests and they were in awe. I still am getting compliments on how amazing she is! Thank you so much Alisa!
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    Lara J. Sent on 10/23/2022
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    Wedding Day.

    Alisa was simply amazing. She helped my husband and I find a way to incorporate our kids into the ceremony. She was thoughtful, patient, and was a stable rock when the moment of panic that “this is real” set in. She made the day perfect. Everyone at the ceremony was in awe by her and how she presented herself and the bridal party during this important moment.
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    Christine R. Sent on 10/17/2022
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    Thank you Alisa for the most perfect day!

    There is a reason Alisa only has perfect reviews. She is truly a master of her craft.

    My husband and I knew we wanted a small intimate ceremony. While doing some research we stumbled upon Alisa and Promise Ridge. The pictures of Promise Ridge online were stunning and the reviews for Alisa were all glowing.

    We decided to take a leap of faith and went with an officiant we've never met in person at a venue we'll never see until our wedding day.

    All I can say is thank the heavens we did. Alisa is an absolute gem of a person. She helped us turn our wedding vision into a reality and wrote us the most beautiful ceremony. Alisa was attentive throughout the planning process and orchestrated our wedding day in the most seamless way. Our attendees are still raving about how lovely our ceremony/wedding was.

    If you're looking for something truly magical you can't go wrong with Alisa and Promise Ridge!
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    Hannah N. Sent on 11/06/2022
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    H is for heartfelt

    Some couples care about the band, or the food, or the open bar, or the after party. We cared about throwing an amazing party too, but first we wanted to host a ceremony people would remember. That would not have been possible without Alisa.

    Let me back up – after we got engaged, we racked our brains for a friend who could lend a personal touch to our ceremony. Ultimately we decided we wanted all of our guests to focus on enjoying themselves, so we started Googling officiants in our area. If you’ve been there – we feel your pain.

    When we found Alisa’s Instagram and website, we were sold. Her approach is award-winning for a reason (and worth every penny – especially that couple’s questionnaire!). We both noticed how thoughtful and intentional she was about getting to know us, and still, we were blown away with how perfectly she told our story when we received the first draft of our ceremony. It was as if Alisa was a family friend, only with all the charisma, presence, storytelling skills, and years of experience only she brings as a celebrant.

    We were lucky enough to see Alisa marry another couple shortly before our own wedding, and walked away so happy 1) to have met her, and 2) to have signed her for our special day. Alisa excels in front of a crowd, with an almost lyrical delivery that leaves people spellbound. If you want a ceremony that feels like it was written for you (spoiler alert: it will be!) and a script that won’t leave people fidgeting in their seats/eyeing the nearest exit, you need Alisa. Side note: if you want to write your own vows, Alisa’s tips are the best around.
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    Carly T. Sent on 11/02/2022
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    The very best wedding officiant

    Alisa Tongg was absolutely fantastic!! She created the most captivating ceremony and captured our love story so beautifully. She brought such an amazing, upbeat energy to the day and made our wedding day that much more special. She has such a gift with words and is truly a pleasure to work with. My husband and I cannot recommend her enough!
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    Hayley Sent on 10/01/2022
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    Alisa is the best of the best!

    There are truly NO WORDS to describe how grateful I am that we chose Alisa as our celebrant! She made our planning process seamless, thoughtful, and exciting. Our wedding was only last night and we've gotten SO, SO many compliments on our ceremony! She customized the entire thing to suit our vision and everyone loved how personable it was and that she included our story with such thoughtfulness, humor, and love. She is truly one of a kind and I am so grateful for her. We felt like we had known her for years and I could feel how genuinely happy she was to share in our day! Not only was she a phenomenal celebrant for our ceremony, but she was so personable with guests and joined us for some photos and was sure to capture some behind the scenes pics we could look at today while we wait for our professional photos. Alisa is worth every penny & then some & I truly cannot imagine having anyone else for our day!

    Thank you, Alisa!!! Having your words to look back on means the world to me.
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    Rene A. Sent on 09/27/2022
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    The best celebrant in the world

    Alisa Tongg was simply the best. We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant. From the first time we spoke to her, you can feel that she cared about knowing your story, and her process truly ensures your story is told in a beautiful way that will leave your guests inspired. It sets the tone for the rest of the evening. ALSO, an hour before our outdoor wedding ceremony, we were tested with heavy rain storms that almost made us have to move the wedding indoors. This was a challenging time for my bride and me, but having Alisa's presence there was so helpful. She was the ray of sunshine that we needed at that moment. Many from our wedding party came to us afterward and told us how amazing Alisa was. We were blessed as the rain stopped for the rest of the evening, and we had our dream wedding.

    Alisa, from the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU. We are so delighted that you were part of the happiest day of our lives.
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    Anna N. Sent on 09/18/2022
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    I couldn’t recommend promise ridge enough it was literally my fairytale wedding! Everyone was so professional and made me feel so comfortable.

    My husband and I were blown away with how amazing Promise Ridge was. Between the ambiance and how wonderful Alisa was. We did a beautiful elopement and she made every minute feel like I was in a fairytale. Everyone can’t stop asking where we got married because of how beautiful our pictures were !
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    Danielle B. Sent on 09/21/2022
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    Thank you, Alisa!!!

    Alisa made our wedding day more special than we could have ever imagined. We chose to have a micro wedding at the beautiful Promise Ridge, and it was everything we had hoped for. Our guests were AMAZED with the ceremony Alisa created for us, and it was so special to be holding my partners hands, staring out in the ridge at the Living Wall, listening to her unite us. It’s something we will never forget! It was absolutely the story of US, so personal & special.

    You know when you meet someone and can feel the good energy coming from them? That’s Alisa! Her energy is vibrant, positive, and genuine! That energy especially carries over from the ceremony to the rest of your night at Promise Ridge. We were gifted a Quaich cup during our wedding and Alisa knew exactly how to describe it the gift, how it’s used & have an impromptu unity ritual, it was, again, so special (I keep using that word but it’s the word we’ve been using to describe our wedding day ever since it happened!)

    If you are looking for a celebrant or officiant for your wedding, look no further. If you are for any reason hesitating about Promise Ridge or a micro wedding in general, I will tell you it’s the best decision we’ve ever made. We toured 100-150 person wedding venues, and we can’t tell you how happy we are we chose our special day to be at Promise Ridge with Alisa. Thank you Alisa!!
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    Angela Sent on 09/19/2022
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    Stunning views, Spiritual ceremony, Perfect day!

    Alisa is an INCREDIBLE celebrant. The ceremony she wrote for us was exceptional - it was so spiritual and the way it incorporated our loved ones was so very special. It was so personal to us. I expected it to be so much more templatized - we were blown away and SO pleased. My family was impressed as well.

    She worked with us day-of to figure out if we were going to need cover from the rain. She transcribed the ceremony and sent it to us right after the wedding. She took additional photos that we've gotten to fawn over while we await the professional photos. She helped us escape the rain and she coordinated our vendors as they arrived so we didn't need to worry about herding cats before our first look. She even had the rain blown off the infinity deck before the guests arrived so that nothing would be too slick.

    Alisa and Promise Ridge go hand-in-hand, and Promise Ridge is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. You can't tour before you go, but don't let that deter you - I assure you that you'll be blown away. The view is spectacular. The vegetation is fantastic. You'll feel like you're dancing in the clouds. The pavilion offers the perfect respite from rain and the mural room is such a special place to share a moment with your partner before you say "I Do" together.

    Promise Ridge was perfect. Alisa was perfect. If we could do it all again, we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Alisa!
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    Sarah O. Sent on 08/24/2022
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    The most magical day

    Alisa made our day SO magical. She captured our love in our ceremony so beautifully. We highly recommend working with Alisa!
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    Sara Sent on 08/21/2022
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    Absolutely dreamy and magical

    It’s truly difficult to put into words what a beautiful experience we had here at promise ridge. It was whimsical, magical, ethereal. Alisa made us feel special, and you can tell she truly loves what she does. Her ceremony space is other worldly and I can say with honesty it’s one of the most beautiful spaces I’ve ever seen in all my years. Stepping in is like walking into another world.
    She had an amazing attention to detail, and is a gifted storyteller. She made the moment about us and our love, and absolutely went to great lengths to make sure I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. My partner was comfortable, and so was I. We are both the type to be nervous in front of a group of people but Alisa made it the most comfortable environment and put us both at ease.
    Alisa is a gem of a human being and it’s a blessing that she has opened up this space to be shared with couples, I am forever grateful for that. 10/10 would recommend and do it all over again!!
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    Nancy M. Sent on 08/14/2022
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    A Spiritual Celebrant

    Alisa's professionalism, organization and directness made our micro wedding preparation easy and stress free. Alisa is an amazingly spiritual celebrant who created a personalized ceremony that touched our souls and our inner spirit.

    We began planning our wedding seven months in advance and Alisa was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns. Even up to and on our wedding day, we both felt relaxed and 100% confident that our ceremony would be exactly what we wanted.

    Promise Ridge is more than a wedding venue, it's a place that will forever seal your love for each other.
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    Tracey W. Sent on 09/09/2022
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    Best day ever!

    We had the wedding of our dreams at the Promise Ridge, officiated by Alisa. From the very beginning of when we first contacted Alisa - she was professional and super responsive!!

    We always knew we wanted a smaller, intimate wedding and that’s exactly what we got at Promise Ridge & more! Alisa crafted the most beautiful, personal script for our ceremony. She also helped our day flow so perfectly and was a calming presence throughout the day.

    The Promise Ridge is one of the prettiest venues we have ever been to. Each little spot at the site (mural room, living wall, infinity deck, pavilion, driveway, etc) is SO picturesque. The venue is surrounded by trees and fairy lights making it even more magical!

    Thank you Alisa for sharing Promise Ridge with us for our special day. It was truly the best day and we are forever grateful!
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    Michele T. Sent on 09/02/2022
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    World's Best Celebrant

    Congratulations! Your search for the world's best celebrant is finally over because you will find this in Alisa Tongg. Alisa married us at her own Promise Ridge location.
    The ceremony that was performed was thoughtful and eloquent. When I peeked out at our guests there wasn't a single person who wasn't moved with emotion. Not only did
    Alisa assemble a beautiful ceremony for us, but she also took much of the stress away that comes with typical wedding planning. She had lists of vendors ready
    for us and was in contact with these vendors and ensured us that every detail was handled.
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