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I officiate weddings in the Adirondacks and Catskills of New York, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Poconos in Pennsylvania.

I welcome couples of different faiths, nonreligious, spiritual seekers, and nature lovers.

I feel very fortunate to be able to officiate all kinds of ceremonies, especially weddings. It is a true joy and privilege to write and officiate a couple's wedding ceremony. I do my very best to create a ceremony that each couple cherishes and that is unique to them.

I offer a free consultation. It is a way to get to know each other, talk about your love, share what you are looking for, and ask questions to make sure that I would be a good fit for your wedding ceremony.

I love creating lovely memorable ceremonies that you will love and so will your guests. I intend to help everyone relax, be engaged, and enjoy the wedding day.

Weddings by Janet Dunn is a unique officiating service. I am a professionally trained wedding celebrant/officiant, and ordained interfaith/inter-spiritual minister through OneSpirit Seminary in New York, New York.

I help you find the right ceremony for the two of you. It is so wonderful how your ceremony can reflect the two of you through words, rituals, and actions. The many choices of readings (from romantic and tender to fun and light), simple or more involved rituals (which are incredible), the ring vows, the words that you choose for your vows, whether you write them or choose from a plethora of choices is amazing. Simply said each element of a ceremony tells the world who you are, who the two of you are together, and why this is your love. I help you find the right elements for your ceremony.

I love the woods, the mountains, and anything to do with nature. I will climb up a mountain or officiate in the old/new barn, alongside a river or lake, in a field, backyard, public park, hotel, or an old or new inn, golf course, or any specific wedding venue. Any wedding venue that you love is great by me.

I love to travel, so I go where I am asked. I travel throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont, the grand Adirondacks/Catskills of New York, or the lovely Poconos of Pennsylvania, I will hop in my mighty Prius and go.

I am also a certified relationship coach and offer couple coaching. This can be extremely helpful in creating a strong foundation for your marriage. I help couples build clear communication skills, and listening skills and find security and trust in each other and themselves. It is a coaching package that can motivate and strengthen your commitment to one another.

Services Offered

I also offer rehearsal services in person or virtually, to ensure that things run smoothly on your wedding day.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$600

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$353

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$155

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

$125

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?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
ME
MA
NH
NJ
NY
PA
RI
VT

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Weddings by Janet Dunn

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Janet is highly praised for her personalized and heartfelt officiant services, making ceremonies special and unique by incorporating couples\' love stories and preferences. Reviewers highlight her communication, calm demeanor, and attention to detail, creating a stress-free and magical experience for weddings. Janet\'s ability to connect with couples, incorporate individual touches, and radiate warmth and love during ceremonies earns her high recommendations from satisfied clients for her exceptional officiating skills.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Janet is highly praised for her personalized and heartfelt officiant services, making ceremonies special and unique by incorporating couples\' love stories and preferences. Reviewers highlight her communication, calm demeanor, and attention to detail, creating a stress-free and magical experience for weddings. Janet\'s ability to connect with couples, incorporate individual touches, and radiate warmth and love during ceremonies earns her high recommendations from satisfied clients for her exceptional officiating skills.

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Shari B. Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We highly recommend Janet!

We wanted an officiant to help us write a ceremony that focused on our love story and was sprinkled secular Jewish traditions. Janet was the perfect fit - she loooves love, and worked with us to create a very personalized ceremony with elements that resonated most with us. She's wonderful to work with and loves the outdoors - can't thank her enough for making our Spring wedding in the Catskills so magical!
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Rebecca H. Sent on 09/05/2024
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Janet was great!

We were so pleased with Janet’s service. We wanted short, sweet and to the point and that’s exactly what she did while making it very special for us. Would absolutely recommend!
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Matt S. Sent on 07/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Janet was perfect

Janet was kind, professional, and helped make our wedding perfect. She asked us things to get to know us better and added to the magic of our wedding day. The communication prior to the wedding date was phenomenal. We cannot recommend her enough. She will make your special day that much better.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Owls Hoot Barn Owls Hoot Barn Barn & Farm Weddings

Janet performed a beautiful ceremony for a couple recently at Owls Hoot Barn. It perfectly blended the vibe of the couple and the surrounding venue. She was extremely professional and pleasant to work with!

Jordan DeNike Photography Jordan DeNike Photography Wedding Photographers

Janet is an incredible professional who does an amazing job at officiating her wedding ceremonies. She makes the ceremony personal to the couple, keeps it light + warm and is generally excellent at what she does. It's very obvious that her couples feel comfortable with her. I would (and do) recommend her to any of my bride's in need of an officiant!

Fox Hill Farm Fox Hill Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

From the moment I met Janet, I felt she embodied the spirit, calm and presence one would yearn to have on the most important day of their life. She is professional, kind, heartwarming and, has pizazz! What a great combination!

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