Rev Joe Iadanza was so great. !!!! I highly recommend him as he is so thorough and puts your mind at complete ease. He captured who I was and how I met my husband to be! My family loved him and we could not have done it without his guidance. He gets back to you right away and really takes the time to listen to your needs and more importantly executes every detail! Thank you for a day that we will never forget and for giving my family a memory of a lifetime!!
Dawn & Bob

Brenda Santana was an absolute joy to work with. From the very beginning, she was warm, kind, and genuinely invested in getting to know my husband and me and learning about our relationship. She captured our love story so beautifully and told it in a way that felt authentic, heartfelt, and uniquely ours. Brenda has such a calming and welcoming presence that made us both feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. Our ceremony was everything we had hoped for and more, and our families couldn't stop talking about how beautiful and meaningful her words were. I truly don't think our ceremony would have been as memorable or as special without Brenda as our officiant. We are so incredibly grateful for the love, care, and thoughtfulness she poured into our day. Thank you Brenda, for making our wedding ceremony unforgettable!

Brenda was the perfect officiant for our special day! She was attentive and coordinated all of the necessary materials needed for a successful marriage ceremony.

My husband and I truly had the most incredible experience with this company and the officiant we had Brenda she was exceptional. She was so warm and caring, she really cares about your story and your relationship and listens. She captured our story in such a beautiful way the story line she creates after getting to know you and your story is so touching. I had a magical ceremony and there was not one dry eye in the room, I truly don’t know what it would have been like if we didn’t have her. She makes you feel comfortable! I can’t say that I have one complaint about her or the company! I will be recommending Brenda and her team for years to come! Thank you so much Brenda we appreciate you!

Brenda Santana was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was professional, on time, well-prepared, and made our ceremony feel personal and meaningful. She spoke beautifully throughout the ceremony and helped create a warm, heartfelt atmosphere for us and our guests.

We received many compliments on how great the ceremony was, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. We highly recommend Brenda to any couple looking for a reliable and caring officiant. Thank you for helping make our wedding day special

Our ceremony with Minister Brenda Santana was one of the highlights of our wedding. The amount of compliments we received from guests about how incredibly warm and inviting Minister Brenda was, as well as how meaningful our ceremony felt really made our day that much more special. Minister Brenda talked us through each step of the ceremony, and always was available to answer any questions we had. We mixed in some Christian/catholic prayers with our vows being the main focus, and even my more religious family members thought the ceremony was perfect. The amount of options the Church of the Ancient Ways provides really allows you to curate your ceremony to make it feel like you, and our ceremony truly felt like it encapsulated who we are. We also included the incredible African American tradition of jumping the broom, and Minister Brenda gave a wonderful description that helped those who attended who may have never heard about the tradition. I would recommend Minister Brenda and the Church of Ancient Ways 1000 times over, and am so appreciative of how incredible our ceremony was.

A big thank you to Reverend Joe! Joe's systems makes planning one of the biggest moments of your life accessible and manageable. He was beyond prepared and exceeded all of our expectations. He was supportive during each portion of planning and his communication prior to the event gives you the confidence you need on your wedding day. Joe's kindness and warmth immediately filled the room upon his arrival. It felt like we had known Joe for years. He made us feel cared for and important, and understands how to turn your "perfect ceremony" into a reality. Our guest raved about him and our ceremony! If you want a welcoming presence who is professional, prepared, and experienced to officiate your ceremony, please reach out to Reverend Joe. You will not regret it.

P.s. he makes awesome instagram reels following your event that we have watched 100 times in two days.

We highly recommend Reverend Joe Iadanza from Long Island Officiants. He was amazing from start to finish- meeting with us to draft up our personal ceremony and being readily available for edits/questions. Two weeks after our wedding and we are still getting so many compliments on the ceremony. Joe kept the ceremony running smoothly, spoke loudly, and added personal touches to the ceremony. Thank you for everything. You will NOT be disappointed!!!

Rev. Joe of Long Island Officiants was truly one of our absolute favorite parts of our November 2025 wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with him a few months prior to our wedding, we could tell he genuinely loves what he does as he took the time to ask us thoughtful, meaningful questions (in a fun causal way). It felt like we had known him for years.

Rev. Joe even shared his entire script with us and encouraged us to adjust anything we wanted. That openness and collaboration meant so much.

When our ceremony arrived, he came early to set up and checked in with us before our trip down the aisle. He painted a picture of our story so beautifully and authentically. He also welcomed and embraced the idea of blending both Catholic and Muslim elements, and he did so with such respect, joy, and intention that our families were deeply moved.

Rev. Joe brought the perfect balance of warmth, sincerity and amount of humor as we laughed and cried our way through the ceremony. Our ceremony really DID feel like us—which is exactly what we hoped for.

Rev. Joe is genuine, joyful, and truly gifted at what he does (you can see it in his smile and hear it in his voice). We couldn’t imagine our ceremony without him, and we’re so grateful he was the one to stand with us on such an important day. If you want a ceremony that feels personal, heartfelt, and unforgettable, Joe is the one.

Reverend Joe Iadanza married us on 8/2/25 and it was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! From the moment we first spoke on Zoom we instantly connected with him and wanted him to be our officiant - that is how friendly and personable he is. He took the time to get to know us and learn our story, and it shone through in the beautiful ceremony he prepared for us. He included personal details that made it seem like he had known us forever. Our ceremony was touching, intimate, and everything we wanted it to be. You will not regret working with Reverend Joe!