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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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Reviews of Embracing Ceremony
Review summary
Embracing Ceremony is highly praised by couples for its extraordinary beauty, serene ambiance, and exceptional service provided by Dan, the officiant. The venue's lush landscaping, beautiful ponds, and picturesque backdrops are highlighted for creating unforgettable moments and stunning photographs. Guests are enamored by the unique and intimate atmosphere of the venue, making it perfect for heartfelt ceremonies. Dan is commended for his professionalism, warmth, attentiveness to details, and ability to craft personalized and meaningful ceremonies that leave a lasting impression. The overall experience at Embracing Ceremony is described as unforgettable and truly special, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and elopements.
Absolutely Magical
The landscaping was immaculately kept, with lush greenery, beautiful ponds, and thoughtful touches everywhere you looked. Every corner of the property felt like it was made for unforgettable photos and cherished memories. It was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony – peaceful, romantic, and simply stunning.
Dan was equally exceptional – warm, professional, and incredibly attentive to every detail. He went above and beyond to ensure everything flowed seamlessly and that our day was as stress-free as possible.
Our guests were just as enchanted as we were. So many of them commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was, and how it created such a special and intimate atmosphere.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that’s visually stunning, soulfully serene, and run by people who truly care, Embracing Ceremony is it. We are so grateful we chose this place to start our forever. Truly unforgettable!
Exceptional elopement officiant!
Bill and Shani Brackeen Wedding, Red River NM
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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.
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.
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.
