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Diane Hoban-Smith
Diane Hoban-Smith
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Journeys of the Heart is a group of non-denominational ceremony officiants serving the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Passionate about celebrating love, their joyful and engaging officiants specialize in creating and officiating custom ceremonies centered around each couple’s specific wishes and ideas.

Services Offered

Journeys of the Heart proudly serves all loving couples, including all beliefs, non beliefs, cultures and traditions. During your complimentary consultation with your chosen officiant, you will talk through all your ideas, hopes and dreams for the perfect ceremony. Ceremony planning options include ongoing communication, customized ceremony preparation, rehearsal time and a beautiful professionally officiated ceremony to start your celebration to begin your own happily ever after.

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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$195

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
MD
NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

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Journeys of the Heart received rave reviews for their officiants like Diane Mina Weltman, Susan, Steve Workman, and Sara F., who were praised for their professionalism, personalized ceremonies, and attention to detail, leading to stress-free and memorable wedding experiences. Reviewers highlighted the officiants' abilities to create unique, heartfelt ceremonies that incorporated personal touches and meaningful elements, resonating with both couples and guests. Overall, Journeys of the Heart's officiants, including Diane, Susan, Steve Workman, and Sara, were highly recommended for their exceptional service, warmth, and ability to tailor ceremonies to reflect the couples' personalities and preferences.

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Journeys of the Heart received rave reviews for their officiants like Diane Mina Weltman, Susan, Steve Workman, and Sara F., who were praised for their professionalism, personalized ceremonies, and attention to detail, leading to stress-free and memorable wedding experiences. Reviewers highlighted the officiants' abilities to create unique, heartfelt ceremonies that incorporated personal touches and meaningful elements, resonating with both couples and guests. Overall, Journeys of the Heart's officiants, including Diane, Susan, Steve Workman, and Sara, were highly recommended for their exceptional service, warmth, and ability to tailor ceremonies to reflect the couples' personalities and preferences.

Briana
Sent on 03/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 3/14/25

I highly recommend Journeys of the Heart if you are looking for an officiant to marry you. They are prompt and professional, and finding an officiant who’s best fit went smoothly. My husband and I had a conference call with one of Journeys of the Heart officiant and didn't look any further. We had the opportunity to work with Diane Mina Weltman. I highly recommend her! She's very professional, caring, genuine, vibrant, and personable with a great sense of humor! She was very prompt in writing our ceremony and sending us drafts to edit. Not only does she get the job done to ensure customers have a perfect ceremony, but she also provides guidance. She's very knowledgeable, and you will not have to worry about anything when it comes to obtaining your marriage license because she will lead you in the right direction. Leading up to my wedding day, she made me feel very comfortable. Our ceremony went well, was beautiful, and was the most memorable event because of her. Our guests raved about how great and funny Diane was during our ceremony. If you decide to go with Journeys of the Heart and the officiant Diane Weltman, you will not regret it! My husband and I were stress-free when it came to our wedding ceremony. 😊
Sara
Sara Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Personalized Wedding Ceremony

We had an incredible experience with Susan at Journeys of the Heart throughout our wedding preparations and on our big day. From the start, she took the time to meet with us multiple times, truly getting to know us as a couple and listening to our story.

Brian and I wanted a personalized ceremony that reflected who we are, and Susan crafted something truly heartfelt and meaningful. She seamlessly incorporated the elements that mattered most to us—our dogs, Philadelphia sports, Disney, and lighthearted moments that captured our personalities. I especially appreciated how beautifully she wove in the Invisible String Theory and our Oathing Stone, making them feel like natural and integral parts of our ceremony.

Susan’s thoughtfulness and creativity made our ceremony unique and deeply personal. She was also incredibly responsive via email and text, which was invaluable during the stressful wedding planning process. After our ceremony, so many of our family members and friends told us how wonderful and heartfelt it was—they even thought Susan was someone we had known for years! 😊

If you’re looking for someone to create a meaningful, personalized, and unforgettable ceremony, I wholeheartedly recommend Susan. She will bring warmth, creativity, and a genuine connection to your special day.
Abby
Abby Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We loved working with Steve Workman

My husband and I weren’t comfortable asking someone we knew to officiate our wedding, but it was still really important for us to have a personal, meaningful ceremony. Our wedding planner suggested finding an officiant with Journeys of the Heart and we were connected with Stephen Workman, who we immediately liked. From our first introduction email, Steve was warm, professional, and thoughtful. He helped craft a beautiful ceremony and really got to know my husband and I to create a memorable ceremony that spoke to us as a couple. He made suggestions on how to structure the ceremony and include various readings and traditions from each of our backgrounds. Our ceremony may have been the favorite part of our wedding and Steve is to thank for that! He also made the process of getting a wedding license straightforward and was on top of the technicalities of getting married and mailing the wedding certificate. It may not sound like a big deal, but when there are 1,000 things going on, it was a relief to trust he was on top of the actual legal steps!

I highly recommend working with Steve Workman from Journeys of the Heart.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator Wedding Planners

I have had the opportunity to work with Susan Harte of Journeys of the Heart multiple times. I cannot say enough good things about her. As a wedding planner (Love on a Shoe String) I have worked with many different personalities. Susan takes the time to know each couple and does such a beautiful job customizing each ceremony. Every client who I have referred Susan to has been absolutely thrilled!

An Affair to Remember by Sharon Dickinson An Affair to Remember by Sharon Dickinson Wedding Planners

I had the opportunity to work with Gabby and absolutely loved her and so did my couple. She customized the wedding to my couple and it was so cute and everyone enjoyed it. I wouldn't hesitate to refer her. She was exceptional at what she does!

Alyssa Maloof Photography Alyssa Maloof Photography Wedding Photographers

Always a touching ceremony when Journeys of the Heart have been envolved.

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