ElopeRVA is the best place to go if you want your special day to be just like you dreamed. Chantal is hardworking, kind and went above and beyond to make sure that all the details were just perfect. My husband and I are both born and raised in India and as such had no idea how to go about planning a wedding here in Richmond, Virginia. And we were absolutely the luckiest to have found ElopeRVA very early on in that process. Chantal at ElopeRVA was so patient and took time to understand our exact vision for the day, explained to us all the nuances right from how to go about applying for a marriage license, to looking up the address for the courthouse, researching the possible locations for the ceremony, sending over ideas for the floral arrangement, coordinating with our photographer, and on the day of, delivering the most gorgeous looking bouquet, boutonniere and the floral arrangement for the arch. Chantal also officiated the ceremony for us and it was the most beautiful thing! The part of the day that would always remain with us and make our hearts warm, however, was when she helped me get ready for the Indian ceremony that we also had the same day - she had researched and learnt how to help one drape a Saree, and helped me greatly putting on my entire outfit. Lastly she had the perfect words that she spoke before our garland exchange. Overall, we are incredibly grateful that we chose to work with ElopeRVA.

Chantal was an excellent officiant for our wedding. She brought a great attitude and helped us have an incredible ceremony centered on our love. She incorporated Persian and German cultural elements with ease. She also guided me through the process of signing a marriage certificate and how to deal with all of it. She promptly signed it and got it back to us so we could take it in soon after. I highly recommend her! She is a gem.

My husband and I hired ElopeRVA as our officiant for our wedding in October of '24. After our first call with Chantal, we instantly knew that we didn't need to look anywhere else. Her questions about us, how we met, and the style of ceremony we were looking for were so thorough and insightful. And this was just on the first call! She also had incredibly helpful tips on where to obtain a marriage license and how that process would go, along with other helpful tips. She reassured us that she would guide us through the ceremony and make us feel at ease, and that is exactly what she did. Although we are not personal friends with Chantal, everyone after the ceremony asked if we are because the words she wrote about us were so personal and on the nose! She can truly see your vision and then delivers tenfold. We highly recommend ElopeRVA for any of their services!

Our October wedding was an absolute dream, thanks to the seamless and heartfelt services provided by Elope RVA and the incredible officiant, Pastor Jamie. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of perfection.

Elope RVA proved to be a highly professional vendor. Their fair pricing and easy communication made the entire process stress-free, allowing us to focus on the joy of our upcoming celebration.

Pastor Jamie, our officiant, was an absolute gem. Her warm approach made every interaction a pleasure. From the initial meetings to the big day, she demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, ensuring that every detail was in place for our ceremony. Pastor Jamie's thoughtful questions helped us tailor the ceremony to our preferences, offering a range of resources on timelines, vows, and traditions to choose from.

What stood out the most about Pastor Jamie was her genuine kindness and understanding. Despite not being a religious couple, she made us feel entirely comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. On the wedding day, her energy brought a delightful atmosphere to the ceremony, and she performed it flawlessly.

Pastor Jamie's love for love was palpable, making the ceremony not only a celebration of our commitment but also a joyful experience for everyone involved. If we could do it all over again, we would undoubtedly choose her services. We wholeheartedly recommend Elope RVA and Pastor Jamie to anyone seeking a professional, caring, and joyful officiant for their special day.

Jess and Randy

We are fully convinced that the reason our special day was so special was because of Chantal and her team. Every detail, every logistic, every transition was well planned and thought out. We felt like we did not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day, In addition, her officiation of our ceremony turned out to be meaningful, powerful, and unique to us.

We would highly recommend, without any reservation, hiring Chantal and her team (Ashley was amazing as well)!

Our wedding ceremony was the absolute best part of our day! Chantal delivered in a BIG way. She offered levity, emotional sincerity, kindness, and joy. Chantal is an officiant you can trust with the most important day of your life!

Jamie Lynn!! Oh my gosh there aren’t enough words to describe how amazing our experience was. We are so grateful to her for curating the absolutely perfect ceremony, and apart from that, she is just an all around wonderful human being. We felt so comfortable with her from the beginning, had so many giggles, and we got SO MANY compliments on our ceremony… from her presence, to her voice, to the custom vows she helped us nail down. We really feel like we were married by an amazing support system by the end of our experience. If you’re on the fence, I promise, you will not be disappointed by Jamie Lynn and you may even gain a friend along the way. 💕

There is no other options than to hire ElopeRVA. The booking process was SO easy, I contacted Chantal about our date through theKnot. She got back to me the same day to confirm that Rev. Jamie Lynn Haskins was available for our wedding day. From there, we started to email about details of the day. Chantal was very straightforward with next steps. She connected us with Rev. Jamie Lynn who reached out a couple of days later to set up a consultation before booking. We immediately felt comfortable with her, she discussed her background, how she typically does things, asked and answered any questions that we had. We are not religious so we knew that having someone who would craft a ceremony that fit our personalities was so important to us. She assured us that would not be an issue and it never was.

We booked ElopeRVA in June of 2021 for our wedding in July 2022. Rev. Jamie Lynn reached out to use about 3 months before the wedding to start creating our ceremony. She was always easy to get a hold of and schedule something. She was clear about her availability and made sure to work with us and our schedules too.

We set up another zoom call in which she really tried to get to know us so she could create the best ceremony possible. She asked us how we met, what we loved about each other, and other more intimate details about us and our relationship. She then sent us a rough draft of the ceremony so we could approve the wording and language used and some sample vow options to help us narrow down our choices. She was so careful to be respectful of what we wanted and asked all the right questions. The ceremony turned out EXACTLY how we pictured it! It perfectly capture us, our love and our story and had everyone (but mostly me) in tears. It felt so special and unique and perfectly us. I am so grateful to have had her throughout this process, I was nervous about finding the right officiant but I couldn't have picked better. Rev. Jamie Lynn is one of a kind and if you're looking for someone to make your day extra special she is it.

Chantal was absolutely wonderful. Our meetings with her during the planning process made were so helpful and helped calm our nerves. She is so personable and catered to our exact wishes, making our wedding truly feel like ours. She put together such a beautiful ceremony, countless guests came up to tell us it was their favorite part of the wedding.
Her kind words mean so much to us and our families. We're so thankful to have had her be part of special day. We cant speak highly enough about Chantal and ElopeRVA!

Chantal is amazing. She was able to provide the perfect decor for our ceremony based off my Pinterest board. She’s so responsive and goes above and beyond to meet her clients’ needs. Hire her! She’ll make sure your days goes smoothly!!