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!

Brenda was a pleasure to work with! She met with us a few months before our wedding and it was so easy to talk to her and share our journey with her. She sent over the ceremony script she came up with based off our meeting for us to review. She was so accommodating with any changes we decided on.
The day of our wedding she was able to run through a rehearsal with our bridal party while we were taking some photos. Prior to the ceremony, Brenda also verbally rehearsed with us and invited our witnesses to sign our marriage license. She ensured us that the marriage license will be taken care of on her end, and while we were on our honeymoon we got noticed that we received back our marriage certificate.
The ceremony went so smoothly and it was great to hear the beautiful words of our love in front of all our loved ones.
Brenda included a blessing in Spanish, which made my mother and uncle very surprised and happy to hear. The same blessing was also spoken in English for all to hear as well.
At the end, Brenda gave us the binder with our scripted ceremony that she used for us to keep. It is such a special piece to remember our wedding in the years to come, especially since we did not hire a videographer.
During our reception and even the days after, we got so many compliments about how lovely the ceremony was and how wonderfully spoke Brenda was.
So Brenda, again, thank you so much for making our special day even more special! 10000% recommend to any one after us!

We are so grateful we chose Aviva Sala to officiate our wedding. From the very beginning, she took the time to really get to know us and understand our story. The ceremony felt so personal, genuine, and meaningful. It truly reflected our love and who we are as a couple. So many of our guests told us afterward how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!! We highly recommend Aviva!

Having a custom ceremony that reflected our love story and honored both of our families and cultures was so important to us — and Aviva did the most incredible job! After just one short meeting, she somehow crafted a ceremony more meaningful and personal than we ever could have imagined. Her kind, calming presence made us both feel completely at ease, even when we were both a bundle of nerves. We’re so grateful to have had her as such an integral part of our big day!

Minister Brenda Santana was absolutely wonderful! From our very first phone conversation to the big day, she made the process of creating a ceremony that was perfect for us feel effortless. Her constant communication, warmth, and professionalism gave me such peace of mind. My husband and I cannot recommend Brenda and the Church of Ancient Ways highly enough!

From the very first conversation, Joe Iadanza made us feel completely seen and understood. Choosing him as our officiant was one of the best decisions we could have made. He took the time to truly listen to our story and vision, and he crafted a ceremony that felt deeply personal, heartfelt, funny, authentic and full of warmth. Joe was incredibly responsive and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Every time we had an idea or needed to make a change, he was right there with us, revising quickly and offering guidance that made everything better. He was never just going through the motions. He genuinely cared about getting it right for us. What stood out most was his attention to detail and his ability to balance meaning with lightness. He brought humor, sincerity, and a calm presence that made us feel completely at ease. He was also very patient and understanding when things weren't running on time. Our guests were blown away by how beautifully he told our story, and so many said it was one of the most moving ceremonies they had ever witnessed. And although Joe did speak slightly fast, it did not take away from the ceremony, and kept things running on time, which we appreciated. Joe has a true gift, not just for words, but for connection. We are so grateful for the heart he poured into our day. If you want an officiant who will make your ceremony magical and unforgettable, Joe is the one. We can not thank him enough! He was perfect! Thank you so much, Joe and Long Island Wedding Officiants!