Annemarie Juhlian, Seattle Wedding Officiant 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Annemarie Juhlian - Unstuffy, Creative, Inclusive, Respectul and Fun!
Bainbridge Island/Seattle, WA 98110
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Overall Rating
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:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Flexibility:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)

Endorsements
"Annemarie, without a doubt, is one of the BEST officiants we have worked with. She makes the ceremony so very personal for her couples and brings joy and laughter with her words of encouragement. It is truly a joy to work with this exceptional wedding professional. Believe me, I know, as a wedding photographer, I go to a lot of weddings, and have worked with a lot of officiants. Very few come up to the equal of Annemarie!"
"Annemarie is a true professional. I have been a wedding photographer for 20 years. Annemarie is one of the best in the city. She is warm, straight forward, and enthusiastic to work with. Not to mention fun! Her ceremonies are always very personal, as if she has known the couple for a long time. I highly recommend Annemarie!"
"I love working with Annemarie. Her ceremonies are personal and always touching. Annemarie has a way of connecting with people, as though she's known them her whole life."
"Annemarie's smile, presence and energy is such a joy to be around. I would encourage anyone that wants to have their ceremony be thoughtful, gentle, rich and to have a touch of humor to give her a call. She's great to photograph too!! :)"

 
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CarrieAubrey
Wedding: 10/10/2009
Reviews: 8
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)

Annemarie was absolutely wonderful! We received so many compliments on our ceremony. One couple even asked for her name because they want her for their daughter's wedding next year! I couldn't be happier with how our ceremony turned out.

Reviewed On:
11/02/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

jolynnmom
Wedding: 08/20/2009
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)

She was the best! She made our ceremony so special!

Reviewed On:
09/09/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Diane M
Wedding: 07/25/2009
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)

Annemarie was a perfect match for my fiance & I - she was the first and only officiant we interviewed and though she encouraged us to interview others before making a final decision, we didn't listen, and booked her without hesitation. A decision that we are so very happy with, the ceremony she delivered was exactly what we wanted and then some. It was the perfect blend of emotion and humor we hoped for. Many of our guests came up to us after and said what a beautiful memorable ceremony it was. Annemarie is a very kind, thoughtful, energetic person who's love for what she does shines through in every aspect of the ceremony. Our gratitude is boundless Annemarie - our many many thanks for a most beautiful ceremony! Mrs. Diane Lee, Seattle WA

Reviewed On:
08/01/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Andrey
Wedding: 06/27/2009
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)

Annemarie is wonderful to work with - she has a joyous energy that flows over to everyone around her, and sets a great tone for the ceremony! And when the big day came, I had totally forgotten everything we had rehearsed and she was just perfect in subtly directing us through the ceremony so that we could just enjoy being in the moment but still do everything as planned. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony which Annemarie had customized for us. In fact, one of our guests would like her to do a renewal of vows ceremony for a future anniversary! If you'd like to pull off the perfect day, having Annemarie as your officiant will be a great start.

Reviewed On:
07/10/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Chris
Wedding: 06/20/2009
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)

If we had a dollar for every guest of ours who said how awesome (their word) our officiant was, we could probably host another reception. That was one of the first things guests said to us after our ceremony.

Annemarie brought such a sense of calm during the ceremony that we were able to focus on hearing the beautiful words she prepared for us and really think about what our ceremony meant to us both. She was a true joy to work with, from our first meeting and the way through the entire process. Will always be grateful to her for all her hard work and the lovely ceremony she created for us. We could not imagine a better experience!

We will gladly recommend Annemarie to anyone who is planning their wedding without hesitation.

Reviewed On:
06/26/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

John
Wedding: 06/13/2009
Reviews: 4
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)

Annemarie was absolutely fantastic, and made our wedding so incredibly special and memorable. We received countless compliments about her after the ceremony, many saying it was the happiest wedding they had ever attended. She really takes over and crafts a wedding ceremony that is unique and custom fit, and eliminates the stress and guesswork. Our wedding was perfect and there were no surprises, just a true representation of our love for each other and a joyful and reverant celebration. Thanks a ton Annemarie!!!

Reviewed On:
07/16/2009

Services Used:
Officiant, Wedding Planning

Michael
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)

All you really need to do is read the other reviews that predate our wedding date. Our experience echos theirs. Annemarie was great to work with, did a terrific job crafting a personalized ceremony and delivered it with great energy and delight. One of my best friends remarked that the ceremony and our vows sounded just like we wrote the entire thing ourselves, it matched us so well. Annemarie is a true professional and her experience and enthusiam really come through from the beginning of the process to the end result. When she says not to worry about something, that it will all come together and be fine, or that she will make sure something is taken care of, you can believe her!

Reviewed On:
07/23/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Linda
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)

Annemarie Juhlian was quite possibly the best decision I made for my wedding other than my groom. She wrote a ceremony for us that was so personalized that made nearly every family cry and laugh all in the same breath including the bride and groom. She was so well organized at the rehearsal and provided such excellent ideas that made each moment even more treasured. As they say "love is in the details" and Annemarie understands this concept. If you're looking for an officiant who will not stand up, be stuffy and bore your guests through the "I Do's" then this is your gal! Our guests actually enjoyed the ceremony as much as the reception. Thank you is not enough to Annemarie for creating a truly magical day for the two of us and our families!

Reviewed On:
06/11/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Emily
Wedding: 05/02/2009
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)

AnneMarie was perfect! I have a very shy husband and was very worried about getting the sincere and meaningful ceremony I always dreamed of without having a groom who was dreading every second of it. Annemarie listened to us and our requests and come up with a the most incredible original ceremony for us. Everyone was touched and I have never been to a wedding before where so many people talked about the officiant. It seemed like she knew us. She was able to involve everyone in the moment and for that Chad and I are both ever so grateful. I have already received requests from guests for information to pass along to others on her services. I cannot thank her enough for making the day run so well and making the ceremony something no one will soon forget.

Thank you
Emily and Chad Tester
Married May 2nd 2009

Reviewed On:
06/29/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Christina
Wedding: 04/18/2009
Reviews: 1
4.9
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:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)

It is not possible for me to say enough wonderful things about Annemarie. She simply made my wedding day unforgettable. It was so much more than just a wedding ceremony. We laughed, we cried. We had humor and depth. It was so truthful and loving and so perfectly our story. Even being the perfectionist that I am, I could not have written a better ceremony. And from the minute we first spoke to well after the wedding she was always pleasant, kind, and completely diligent. She put me at ease and melted my worries.

I have been to weddings that were boring and tired. Mine was definitely not one of them. This will be one of the most important moments in your life, so you might as well not fall asleep for it :) She will truly amaze you. Thank you, Annemarie!

Reviewed On:
07/06/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Katy
Wedding: 04/11/2009
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)

From the moment we met Annemarie we knew our search for an officiant was over!! We were very concerned that we wouldn't be able to find an officiant that we were comfortable with and flexible and creative enough to make a ceremony unique to us...boy were we wrong!!!! She created a ceremony that you would swear was created by a life-long friend who had known us through our whole relationship. Annemarie went above and beyond to create a unique, one-of-a-kind ceremony that truly reflected who we are as a couple. Through our "homework" and email, Annemarie was able to craft what my husband and I would truly call the perfect ceremony. She took the elements of what was most important to us (even our puppies and love letters!!!) and included them in thoughful and amazing ways. Her suggestions were always just that and she left the final decisions up to us. On the day of the wedding she came in and was able to meet with all of our family members and ensure that everyone knew their jobs and places and felt at ease- including myself (bride!!). I cannot imagine our wedding day without her.

After reading all the reviews of Annemarie and having her perform our ceremony, I can truly say that all of the positive, amazing reviews of her are truly accurate. Annemarie was slightly more than we had intended for our budget but my husband and I both agree that after having her perform the wedding- we would have paid almost any price for her!! SHE IS WORTH EVERY CENT AND MORE!!!!

You will not regret hiring Annemarie! She is amazing!!!


Katy & Matt Savolskis
Married 4/11/09

Reviewed On:
07/21/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Jordan and Ian
Wedding: 02/28/2009
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)

Annemarie gets 5 stars from me. She is the consummate professional. From start to finish, she made my fiance and I feel so special, not like another wedding date on her calendar. She customized our ceremony to fit us and gave us the final say in what would be said, and conducted an organized rehearsal and ceremony so I could focus on the task at hand, becoming a wife! Throughout the entire process, I knew I was in good hands and didn't have to worry about a thing. The ceremony was so intimate, even with our 160+ guests, because she really got to the heart of us as a couple. She ran the show like the pro she is and I've heard nothing but wonderful comments from our attendees. Many of our guests have said she's the best officiant they've ever seen. She really knows her stuff. You MUST use Annemarie for your wedding - there's no one like her!

Reviewed On:
06/23/2009

Services Used:
Officiant

Candace
Wedding: 11/22/2008
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)

Thank you, Annemarie! We loved working with you and so appreciate the beautiful ceremony you created for us. Our wedding day was amazing and you were a big part in bringing it all together. Candace & Joel

Reviewed On:
12/02/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

Katie
Wedding: 08/23/2008
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)

Finding an Officiant wasn't easy. Our church would not marry us and to tell you the truth - we were a bit "freaked" to find somebody we didn't know. We met with three Officiants and then found Annemarie. And then I (Katie) could relax. Our ceremony last weekend was beautiful. Annemarie lead our rehearsal and was with us over an hour beforehand making sure things were in place. I was really nervous and just having her was perfect. And our ceremony? Beautiful. Bryan and I are so happy with Annemarie and offer this glowing recommendation! We're off on our honeymoon this holiday weekend for two weeks - and yes, we'll "do the dance" on the beach!! Katie and Bryan, August 23, '08

Reviewed On:
08/29/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

Red
Wedding: 07/04/2008
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)

Wow. My husband and I had 3 appointments the first day we met her. She was our first and we cancelled the next 2 meetings. There was no one else that would have or could have been better then her. She is so lively, energetic and fun. However she also asks that she be "wedding coordinator" for the the hour before the wedding. This is a refreshing selling point. I heard she was telling people to get this we need that etc on the day of.

Her heart is truly in what she does. We love her....

Reviewed On:
08/22/2008

Services Used:
Officiant

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