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Meet From the Heart Ceremonies Wedding Officiant Dianne Patterson. I'm passionate about weddings, and I accept only one to two weddings a month so I have plenty of time to focus on writing and editing a highly personalized ceremony for those couples who want it. For couples with an elopement or intimate ceremony in mind, I'd enjoy being part of your special day with special pricing. Elopements and intimate ceremonies start at just $360.

Why From the Heart Ceremonies?
With extensive writing and public speaking experience, I craft and present ceremonies for memorable and stress-free experiences. Religious or non-religious, simple or intricate, I work with each couple to design the service that will bring them joy on their big day. I enjoy helping couples from all communities feel the beauty and serenity they deserve during their marriage ceremony.

Here's what one couple wrote about the first draft of their ceremony: "We LOVE what you have written, the ceremony sounds SO beautiful and we can't wait to hear it in person. Thanks so much for putting so much time in!"

Services Offered
I offer prewritten ceremonies to choose from, as well as original writing for complete ceremony customization. With enthusiasm and patience, I will help you through the entire process. My officiant services are avaibable for civil union, non religious, single religion, interfaith, vow renewal and rehearsal ceremonies.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of From the Heart Ceremonies

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Mitch Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

We LOVED having Dianne officiate our wedding! From our very first call, we knew Dianne was the officiant for us. We had only a little over a month to go before our wedding, and we didn't have anything specific in mind other than writing our own vows. Dianne worked with us on a beautiful ceremony and incorporated a lovely reading we selected. We would have been lost without her! After our ceremony, all of our guests were commenting on how wonderfully she spoke. We would recommend Dianne to anyone, she was truly a joy to work with and she'll make your ceremony incredible!
Helen
Helen Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant

I had the opportunity to work with Dianne as the officiant for a wedding we hosted at our venue. She was kind, respectful, professional and flexible. The bride and groom asked for some last-minute changes, and she quickly adapted and provided the beautiful ceremony the couple was looking for.
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Kelly Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Life Saver

COVID took down the Justice of the Peace that we had hired for our daughter’s wedding. We had less than a week to find someone new. Dianne came to our RESCUE! She did a beautiful job!!!!
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Mark Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful! Amazing! Perfect!

Look no further! Words cannot even begin to express how pleased we were with our celebrant Dianne Patterson! Dianne did an incredible job with our wedding ceremony and was an absolute pleasure to work with. The ceremony she performed was so beautiful and absolutely perfect. She worked closely with us to customize a ceremony that was so “us”, getting to know us along the way and incorporating elements from both of our religions, backgrounds and experiences. It was amazing and something we will always look back on with fond memories and smiles. We truly are grateful and thankful to her for that. We had more than one guest come up to us and tell us that was the most moving and best ceremony ever! And we already had a couple of guests reach out to us and say they wanted her to perform their ceremony when they were ready to get married. There were lots of happy tears! Dianne was an absolute pleasure to work with and we would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a celebrant to create the perfect ceremony for their special day.
Cheers!
Mark & Kristen
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P Haile Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely lovely


Dianne was everything we were looking for in a officiant. She's a great listener, respectful, accommodating, and genuinely interested in getting to know the couple and their background. Dianne beautifully crafted a ceremony that celebrated our two cultures and honored our catholic upbringing. We wholeheartedly recommend Dianne to all of our family and friends!
Shereen
Shereen Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Dianne

I was planning a last-minute (3/4 weeks of planning) wedding in Albany and Dianne was available and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Everything turned out beautiful and Dianne was an amazing officiant. So kind, answered all my questions and was very professional. If you need an officiant, you should go with Dianne
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Joseph Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Dianne,
Ingridi and I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for officiating our wedding and helping make our day so special and memorable! The love, care and effort you put into everything is so meaningful to us! You made our small intimate wedding complete. You did an amazing job and we wouldn't have wanted to choose anyone else 😁😁😁 We highly recommend Dianne!
Jess
Jess Sent on 01/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Well worth it!

Reflecting back on our wedding day, it is clear that your support helped make our special day unique and memorable for many years to come. You gave us the freedom to personalize our ceremony and guided us through the most important decisions about what would be most meaningful. Your questionnaire helped us distill six years of memories into a salient narrative that told the story of our relationship. Since that day, we’ve received many comments from guests who were impressed with how well you seemed to know us as a couple. That is a testament to how successful your process can be. We are so grateful to have you as such an integral part of such an important event in our lives. THANK YOU!
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Sarah Sent on 07/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dianne is incredible at what she does

Dianne was the officiant at our microwedding last fall in the Hudson Valley - and we remain so grateful that we hired her. From personalized vow options to suggested readings and ceremony formats, Dianne helped us to create a wedding ceremony that was truly meaningful and authentically us. Many friends and family members have commented on what a terrific job she did - and how warm, kind and genuine she was with us, even if she had only just met us a few weeks prior. If you're looking for someone to officate your wedding, we would recommend Dianne in a heartbeat.
Christian
Christian Sent on 03/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible: Tailored to EXACTLY what we wanted

Working with Dianne was an incredible pleasure. We were dealing with so many factors, including the pandemic, so reorganizing our vision to fit in our own home seemed like it was going to be a challenge, but Dianne worked with us to make sure the ceremony would be just as magical as anywhere else. She was also willing to lookup different options for us since we were open to a few different approaches to the ceremony. It worked out perfectly.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
LaBoom Entertainment LaBoom Entertainment Wedding DJs

I have done music for MANY ceremonies. Dianne was one of the most eloquent and engaging officiants that I have seen.

Lynne & Jim Photography Lynne & Jim Photography Wedding Photographers

The first thing you will notice about Dianne Patterson is her warm presence. This is something that you feel only when it is comes naturally to those that possess it. She will make you feel immediately at ease in the same way a good friend would. Dianne is a professional that truly enjoys her work and her heartfelt delivery will have your family and guests asking how long you have known her.

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