- 2026
- 2025
Blessings by Bartlett
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"We were introduced to Jenn from our wedding venue. We scheduled a meeting with her and knew she..."
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About this vendor
2025 & 2026 Award Winner – The Knot Best of Weddings® & WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
Business Description:
Blessings by Bartlett is an award-winning, Minnesota-based wedding officiant service specializing in personalized, meaningful wedding ceremonies. Led by Certified Professional Wedding Officiant Jenn Bartlett, each ceremony is thoughtfully custom-written to reflect your love story, values, faith background, and vision for the day.
Jenn is a proud Certified Member of the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO), meeting national standards for professionalism, ethical practice, and continuing education. Couples trust Blessings by Bartlett for well-crafted ceremonies that feel intentional, heartfelt, and authentic—whether Christian, spiritual, interfaith, blended-tradition, or non-religious.
With decades of experience in public education, coaching, and public speaking, Jenn brings confidence, warmth, and calm leadership to every wedding day. She is known for her storytelling approach, exceptional preparation, and ability to connect with couples, families, and guests, creating ceremonies that are both emotionally meaningful and seamlessly delivered.
Blessings by Bartlett proudly serves couples throughout Minneapolis–St. Paul, St. Cloud, Alexandria, Nisswa, Stillwater, Hudson, and surrounding Minnesota and Western Wisconsin areas, officiating weddings at lakeside resorts, barns and farms, elegant venues, private residences, and intimate backyard celebrations.
A variety of officiant packages are available, with services that may include:
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Custom ceremony writing
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Planning support and collaboration
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Rehearsal coordination
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Vendor communication
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Professional officiant services
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Marriage license signing and filing
Every couple receives a clear outline of included services, ensuring transparency, confidence, and peace of mind throughout the planning process.
If you’re searching for a professional, certified wedding officiant in Minnesota who creates ceremonies that are deeply personal and beautifully delivered, Blessings by Bartlett would be honored to celebrate your love story.
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6 years in business
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We speak English
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Reviews of Blessings by Bartlett
Review summary
Reviewers rave about Jenn as an officiant, praising her warmth, professionalism, and calming presence. She creates deeply personal, customizable ceremonies, offers premarital counseling and rehearsal coaching, and coordinates seamlessly with vendors. Couples say she handles problems gracefully and made their day meaningful and stress-free.
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Absolutely amazing!
From start to finish, Jennifer poured so much love, care, and intentional detail into creating our ceremony. It wasn’t just a script, it was a reflection of our relationship, our faith, and the heart behind our commitment to each other. Every word felt personal, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in a God-first foundation, which meant everything to us.
The first time we met in person was right before our ceremony, and the moment I saw her, I immediately started crying. I could feel her warmth, her sincerity, and the genuine love she carries, it’s something you don’t come across often, and it made our day even more sacred and special.
If you are looking for someone who will create a beautiful, heartfelt, romantic, and faith-centered ceremony, Jennifer is beyond incredible. She doesn’t just officiate weddings, she pours her heart into them. We are forever grateful for her and would recommend her to absolutely anyone.
Best wedding officiant ever!
More Than an Officiant — A True Part of Our Day
Our ceremony was non-religious and deeply personal, and Jenn took the time to truly get to know us through our premarital sessions. She’s so easy to talk to — warm, open, professional, and just the right amount of funny. She even joked with my husband about being from North Dakota (which I loved, because I do the same thing!), and those lighthearted moments made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Jenn also took great care to honor what mattered most to us. She knew how important our loved ones who couldn’t be there were to us, and she included a beautiful moment of silence in their memory during the ceremony. It was such a thoughtful and touching gesture that meant the world to us.
As someone who struggles with anxiety, I especially appreciated Jenn’s calming presence. She helped me feel grounded, both in the lead-up to the wedding and during the ceremony itself — which made such a difference on a day that can feel overwhelming.
We truly can’t recommend Jenn enough. She brought warmth, heart, and humor to one of the most important moments of our lives, and we’ll always be grateful for the role she played in our day.
Josh & Alexis T
The best day our lives!
Jenn was the perfect type A to my type B from coordinating to officiating! From monthly check-ins, to pep-talks, and everything in between, she absolutely put the best in "best day of my entire life'! She is an absolute joy to work with and knows just how to find peace in the chaos. Jenn is so genuine and cares so deeply for you and your day, and she really became part of the family on our wedding day! Her drive, ambition and precision make her the best of the best! You certainly wont regret booking with Blessings by Bartlett!
Thank you again Momma Bear!!
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