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Embracing Ceremony is a wedding officiant in Taos, New Mexico that hosts weddings in the SpiriTaos Garden venue. Officiant Dan Jones has an infectiously serene composure and provides peace of mind with each ceremony. Dan strives to exceed all expectations; validating your relationship and reflecting your spiritual values, while embracing your beliefs.

Experience
Dan was raised on a working farm and lived a rural, earth-connected childhood. His life path to wedding officiating began after multiple friends and family asked him to officiate their wedding. As he focused on making his own life more spiritually complete, being a wedding officiant enhanced Dan’s ability to offer couples a calming presence on their wedding day. He was ordained by the Universal Life Church in Modesto, California in 2006, bringing joy to hundreds of couples as their wedding officiant.

Services Offered
Embracing Ceremony provides wedding officiant and writing services for weddings and micro wedding ceremonies and elopements as well as a venue for elopements and micro weddings. Dan prides himself on making sure all details and processional run smoothly. Dan officiates for civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious weddings, rehearsals, single religion weddings, and vow renewals. He is licensed in Colorado and New Mexico.

Areas Covered
Embracing Ceremony is based in Taos, New Mexico and focuses on weddings in northern New Mexico. He covers locations such as Taos, Red River, Questa, Abiquiu, Ojo Caliente, Espanola, Angel Fire, and off-the-beaten-path locations in Carson National Forest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$295

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$295

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$1

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CO
NM

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Embracing Ceremony

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Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his officiating services at weddings. Reviewers praise his responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to create personalized and beautiful ceremonies. The venue, Spirit of Taos Gardens, is also highly praised for its stunning backdrop and peaceful atmosphere. Dan's attention to detail, helpful suggestions, and beautiful delivery of the ceremony make him a top choice for couples looking for a memorable wedding experience.

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Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his officiating services at weddings. Reviewers praise his responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to create personalized and beautiful ceremonies. The venue, Spirit of Taos Gardens, is also highly praised for its stunning backdrop and peaceful atmosphere. Dan's attention to detail, helpful suggestions, and beautiful delivery of the ceremony make him a top choice for couples looking for a memorable wedding experience.

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A H Sent on 01/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dan is the best!

We really enjoyed working with Dan. He was very kind and patient throughout the process and delivered the best ceremony we could have asked for!
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Maggie A. Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Dan enough!

We found Dan through our venue's preferred vendor list, and I'm so glad we went with him. We initially were thinking about having a friend officiate our wedding, but couldn't decide. After talking to Dan and reading his glowing reviews, we decided to go with a professional. I'm so glad we did. Dan made the process so simple and easy. The way he creates a script for the ceremony allows for as much or as little personalization as you want. The choices he gave us for readings, blessings, etc. took so much stress off of us in finding those things ourselves. Even our DJ (who has been to many, many weddings) told us that this was one of the most beautiful ceremonies he has ever seen. Dan is steady and confident in what he does and creates such a beautiful environment for the ceremony with that energy. I truly can't imagine anyone better to have officiated our wedding.
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Michael T. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding ceremony

Our small wedding in Taos was exactly what we wanted and Dan really helped make it perfect. He was very patient and helpful when we were looking for a place to have our ceremony, even though we were undecided. He answered all our questions quickly and gave us all the information we needed. The ceremony was beautifully written and it really captured the moment. Dan went above and beyond to make our day truly special and we couldn’t be happier.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Dan will take the time to listen to you so your ceremony is how you want it. He absolutely gives your wedding the care and attention it deserves.

Angel Fire Resort Angel Fire Resort Hotel Weddings

It is always a pleasure to work with Dan and witness his ceremonies. Dan manages to capture the unique chemistry of each couple and cultivates sincere celebrations of love with wedding guests. His flexibility and attentiveness are valuable assets for any event. I cannot recommend him enough.

El Monte Sagrado El Monte Sagrado Hotel Weddings

Dan with Embracing Ceremony is the perfect choice for a wedding officiant. He is very professional and reliable, as well as flexible (which is an important characteristic to have in this industry!). Dan does an incredible job with customizing his ceremonies based on the individual couples' vision for their wedding vows. The couples whom Dan has married at El Monte Sagrado have all been completely satisfied and happy with the services that Dan provided.

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