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Jennifer McWain Weddings

Jennifer McWain Weddings

Franklin, ME
4.9 out of 5 rating, 31 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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    Matt Sent on 10/19/2016
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    Book Jennifer! She was great for helping plan the ceremony and easy to work with. We had many family and friends say it was the best ceremony they have ever seen!
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    Michael Sent on 10/03/2016
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    Jen is amazing. The service was very heartfelt and moving. I highly recommend her services.
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    We are extremely pleased with Jennifer's officiant services and would highly recommend her to any couple planning to marry in the Bar Harbor, Maine area. Jennifer recommended various private locations along the coast and was very willing to drive to meet us at any location that we chose. She was very friendly, provided beautiful vows for us to exchange, and was responsive to our many email inquiries. Jennifer made our marriage very memorable.
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    Jim Sent on 10/15/2017
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    Definitely book Jennifer for your Acadia wedding! She helped me surprise my wife of 20 years with a new wedding ring and a renewal of vows on the shores of Frenchman Bay, and captured priceless photos of the occasion. We give her 5 stars.
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    Jami Sent on 06/02/2016
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    Our day was full of special requests including following a tide chart in order to cross the ocean to an island where the ceremony would be held and meeting us there at just the right time so I could surprise my soon to be wife. Jennifer was not only incredibly accommodating, but came up with ideas to help with the surprise. She was absolutely amazing to work with!! She was just as happy as we were and made our day so memorable. Not only was she a great officiant but she comes with an amazing eye for taking pictures, which she took so many of!! You will not regret having Jennifer be a part of your special day!!
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    Jeff A. Sent on 02/22/2016
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    We were looking for a trustworthy, conscientious, and easy going officiant to perform our elopement ceremony in Acadia National Park. In addition we were looking for a photographer that could provide us with a non-traditional photo package. We were delighted to meet Jennifer and learn that she was both a great officiant and an experienced photographer who could provide us with both services! Working with Jennifer is like having your ceremony arranged by a good friend who, more than anything, just wants to give you what you want. She’s professional, but adaptable and tries to figure out how to make your wishes happen in the most straightforward way (and not with typical add-on fees for anything special). This applies to her photography as well. She got us the kinds of pictures we wanted, the quality-level was generally excellent, and the price for everything was beyond reasonable. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend Jennifer’s officiant and/or photo services.

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Hello Barbara and Jeff! Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure working with you both. I am grateful of the time that we were able to spend together before and after your ceremony. It was fall and our fall foliage was extended and hyper with the fantastic weather we experienced last year. It was a very special and magical afternoon!
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    Corinna Sent on 10/20/2015
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    Jen performed our ceremony on October 10, 2015, at The Asticou Inn. She was prompt in her responses to all of our questions, but warm and invested from the first inquiry. She enthusiastically dove head first into the somewhat wacky vibe that we wanted, and the ceremony that she came up with was absolutely perfect! She was an absolute joy to work with, and we had so much fun with her! Though we were coming in from Canada and had only met in person the night before the ceremony, it was like we were old friends. We loved her so much that we basically made her spend all weekend with us! If we renew our vows in the future, it will absolutely be Jen that will officiate again, no matter how far we have to travel to do it! We cannot recommend her highly enough!

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Oh Corinna, thank you so much for your review! You believed in me and let me run with the idea's of including your interests of World of Warcraft and the Princess Bride in your ceremony. I was filled with so much joy when I saw both of your reactions of smiles and hearing the laughter that was so contagious! Now when I look at my kitchen timer, I am reminded of Steve's "timed" vows.
    So remember mawage and wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva...
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    Heather Sent on 09/23/2015
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    When we began searching for an officiant, we felt very good about Jennifer right away. Her reviews overflow with appreciation for her special energy and loving spirit. So, after much research, we asked her to be the officiant for our sunrise wedding atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. To our delight, she accepted.
    Jennifer counselled us in the requirements of obtaining the marriage license. She understood our intentions and the symbolism of our chosen venue and time, showing great enthusiasm and appreciation for our choices, despite the early hour and the possible logistical challenges. She even helped us find a way to locate witnesses for the ceremony.
    We chose to have a very small wedding with just the two of us. Though we didn’t want anything extravagant, we still hoped the ceremony would reflect that our journey together began over 10 years ago. Jennifer understood the importance of our history. She spent time getting to know us, tailoring the ceremony to reflect upon who we are as individuals and as a couple, and upon our intentions for our future. During the service I felt tears of joy and appreciation well up repeatedly as she spoke – her composition is beautiful and is powerfully delivered. No one witnessing Jennifer during the ceremony would deny that she is a rare gift to this world and a blessing to anyone for whom she performs her services.
    Though I am confident that Jennifer’s professionalism outshines other officiants, her character is her true distinction. She is so warm, genuine, and easily relatable that I quickly felt as though the details of our ceremony were in the hands of a trusted, lifelong friend. She is very intuitive and empathic, helping us feel grounded even in the midst of chaos and euphoria. She is also creative, not only as a wordsmith, but in her attention to all the unique details of our attire and choice of personal items. Jennifer is a rare, special soul in this world and we are grateful to have found her.
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    Kelly Sent on 01/03/2016
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    We couldn't have picked a better officiant to marry us for our wedding. Jennifer was beyond wonderful, she was there for us, supporting us, truly and emotionally. I felt that she was very much a part of our wedding, a part of our union and a part of the most important day of our lives. Jennifer made us feel very secure and supported in any changes we made in just weeks before the ceremony, she returned every phone call, email or text very promptly, she was willing and happy to change any minute detail about the ceremony. Jennifer was a joy to work with and we would very much recommend her services to the next Mr and Mrs..

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Thank you Kelly! Keep shining the bright beautiful face and smile of yours! Hugs to Joshy and Brady! Thank you again for going the extra step and the kind words!
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    Maci Sent on 12/21/2015
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    Jennifer made our wedding so personal and beautiful. She was amazing it was so uniquely us! I absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants a wedding that is so truly representative of the couple.

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Thank you Maci! I like thinking outside the box and making unique memories!
    Thank you!
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    Theresa Sent on 08/18/2015
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    Jennifer is wonderful! We eloped in August 2015 from out of state. Jennifer helped us with everything. She responded to every email and phone call. She is great to work with! We had a fantastic experience!!
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    Jill Sent on 12/24/2015
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    I found Jennifer McWain by calling the town office in Northeast Harbor, Maine. The reason I called there was because we got married in Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor. A list of possible officiants was sent to me and I totally picked Jennifer randomly. We could not of been more pleased. She was very professional and responsive. When I picked her, I did not know she is also a wedding photographer. So, for the price of $300 we hired an officiant and a photographer! She was very capable and willing to please us on our special day. We wrote our own vows, but her delivery to our guests before our vows, and ending ceremony statements were so moving, and sincere...we could not have been more pleased. The ceremony could not have been more perfect, in large part due to her professionalism.

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Thank you Jill and Larry for your review! What a special weekend that you had, the weather was prefect for your wedding hike up the terraces to the wedding site and golfing! Even thought the gardens were full of other visitors on that day, you wouldn't have know it with your family and friends surrounding you, it made the ceremony feel more intimate and special! Thank you again!
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    Rachel Sent on 08/04/2015
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    Jen was fantastic! She was very accommodating, sweet, and easy to work with. She truly helped make our day magical. It was a bonus that she's also a photographer, since we eloped! I would recommend her to my closest friends.

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Oh Rachel, my Cadillac Mountain- side goddess! Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure working with you and Chris!
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    Michael Sent on 12/19/2015
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    Jen is, firstly, a great person, and joy to work with. The service she performed was moving, but not over-the-top sentimental -- a perfect balance for us. She was a big factor in making our wedding completely wonderful. (She is also a great photographer).

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    Thank you Michael and Heidi SO much for your review!
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    Ashley Sent on 08/14/2015
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    With in moments of meeting Jen, we both knew she was the perfect officiant for our wedding. She has such a beautiful spirit, a kind heart and dazzling smile. Jen really made a point to learn about us, our relationship and our shared vision for wedding. She then crafted a ceremony that was true to us and the love we share. Our ceremony was so magical! Thank you, Jen!
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    Isabel Sent on 12/18/2015
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    Jennifer was originally our officiant for our June 27th wedding. Then when my photographer backed out last minute she became our photographer AND officiant. She was so wonderful, helpful, and easy to work with. Our photos came out wonderful. I am so happy things worked out the way they did.

    Thanks Jen!

    Jennifer McWain Weddings's reply:

    You are more than welcome Izzy! Thank you for your kind words!
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    Meagan Sent on 12/30/2014
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    My husband and I just recently got married on a whim. What was supposed to just be a mini vacation up to Bar Harbor Maine turned into an intimate ceremony with a few family members in Acadia National Park. Jennifer was available with very short notice and was very quick to respond to my many emails back and forth through a few weeks. She was open to any ideas we had and customized the perfect ceremony just for us. Her photography background came in handy as well and we plan on having a family photo session with her the next time we go up.
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    Isabelle Sent on 11/17/2014
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    We got married on October 4, 2014 and we chose Jennifer to perform our ceremony. From day one, she was available and very enthusiastic.We hired her about a month before our wedding and she definitely went above and beyond to make sure our special day was really perfect. Our ceremony was everything we wanted and more. She even added a few more surprises for us. We loved it from A to Z!!! She was very flexible as well. The weather turned out not to be so great and we needed to change the place and that was not a problem at all. My husband and I definitely recommand Jennifer to perform your wedding. She is the absolute best! Very easy to work with, professional, reliable, available and so nice! She even asked us which color was in our wedding, so she can dress in a matching color. Jennifer was very thoughtful and genuienely happy to perform our wedding and made us feel very comfortable. She guided us through the process like a master. During the ceremony, we even felt like she was really emotionally invested in our moment and as happy as our friends and family for us! She is definitely the best officiant you can hire in Bar Harbor. We will hire her back in a heartbeat whenever we decide to renew our vows. Thank you Jennifer for making our day perfect and so special!
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    Judy Sent on 05/05/2015
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    I don't even know how to thank you for our wedding pictures. Amazing is not the word. They exceeded all our expectations. You captured everything on that day. John and I keep looking at them and each time we are so amazed with them.

    I love how you captured every moment of that day. The chair decorations with the ocean in the background, the candid shots of our guests, my "guest book" (BTW--loved the camera you drew on the sea glass!). You captured amazing pictures inside the reception room. All very special moments. There was one that captured the amazing blue sky in the room. It didn't look real. And the rainbow pictures.....WOW! And the family pictures are beyond words.

    You are a very talented lady and I am so happy to have found you to take my wedding pictures. I couldn't be any happier. I feel like I am at a loss of words to really express what a beautiful job you did. I know beyond a doubt, I could have never have found a better photographer to capture my wedding day. You are professional, passionate about your work, and a wonderful person. I know you life will be filled with many more successes. I wish you that and a lifetime of love and happiness....as you gave us.
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    Where do I begin with Jennifer? She is a blessing to know, a shoulder to lean on and an inspiring person. When the plans for my wedding officiant fell through I was franticly searching for a new officiant. My mother had found her information online and I gave her a call. It was magic on the first phone call. Jennifer was so thoughtful and emotionally invested in my wedding. She went far above and beyond. I don't live locally and would only visit during certain times. She was always flexible and made time to meet with myself and fiancé. She fully captured the style ceremony I was looking for. She knew how much I love Maine and incorporated a seawater ring blessing, so beautiful. She printed the vows and prepared them on beautiful paper wrapped with a beautiful bow. She made my ceremony perfect.
    Jennifer has a genuine love and talent for photography and officiating and I HIGHLY recommend her. She is the whole package deal and amazing at what she does. She is such a blessing.
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    Rachel Sent on 06/24/2014
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    We truly cannot say enough how much we enjoyed having Jen officiate our wedding! We are from out of state, and Jen was wonderful about keeping in contact with us and making sure we were all on the same page with what we wanted. We were able to meet with Jen the night before the wedding, and it was like meeting up with a friend we hadn't seen in forever! We instantly felt comfortable with her. She has such a wonderful personality and has so many connections to her town that she really is the 'go-to' person if you're having a wedding in that area of Maine. The ceremony she performed was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't have imagine it any better. Her genuine love of officiating is clear as day. We would HIGHLY recommend Jen to anyone looking for an officiant!
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    We are from out of state and Jen was great suggesting spots for our ceremony. She was wonderful at calming my some what wacked out nerves and gave us a memorable and quick ceremony in a gorgous garden!
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    Paula Sent on 07/23/2013
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    Jennifer was wonderful! She was creative and you could tell she truly loves officiating marriages.
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    Rob Sent on 11/19/2012
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    We married in mid October 2012. We were a little unsure about finding an officiant online, but from Jen's first response we knew we had something good. She was very helpful in helping us finalize a location, meeting with us beforehand to make sure its what we wanted. She also helped us with our vows. Would def. recommend Jen to anyone looking for an officiant.

    Rob & Kayla
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    Jennifer was both professional and personable. She respected our wish for a simple ceremony and made suggestions that fit our personalities. Jennifer was flexible throughout the process and was a pleasure to work with.
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