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I thank you for taking time with my information. I officiate weddings in the Adirondacks of New York, the Catskills, the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Poconos in Pennsylvania. (the pricing for travel is the same)

I feel very fortunate to be able to officiate all different kinds of ceremonies especially weddings. It is a true joy and privilege to write and officiate a couples wedding ceremony. I do my very best to create a ceremony that each couple cherishes and is unique only to them. I welcome couples of different faiths, non religious, spiritual seekers, and nature lovers.

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 together ask questions to make sure that I would be a good fit for your wedding ceremony.

I am a very dedicated officiant. I love creating lovely memorable ceremonies that you will love and so will your guests. It is my intention to help everyone relax, be engaged, and enjoy the wedding day.

Weddings by Janet Dunn is a unique officiating service. I am an award-winning life cycle celebrant/officiant, ordained interfaith/interspiritual minister through OneSpirit Seminary in New York, New York, professionally trained storyteller, and certified life/wellness coach.

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 meet you 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.

I am a graduate of One Spirit seminary and have a deep respect for religions and spiritual persuasions from all over the world. I graduated from the Celebrant Institute and Foundation and studied the art of ceremony, the art of wedding ceremonies, the art of funeral ceremonies, and the art of healing ceremonies. I have officiated ceremonies for couples from many religious, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds. For over nine years, I have carefully crafted personalized ceremonies that seek to reflect each couple’s love. I have a deep love of yoga and meditation, and this has been the foundation of my life for many years.

Your ceremony will reflect the intention to be present, for the wedding is an unrepeatable moment in time.

Services Offered

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

Weddings by Janet Dunn offers a personable, professional, and caring officiating service. I also love what I do!

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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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Janet is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her officiant services at weddings. She is praised for her personalization and flexibility, making each ceremony unique and special. Reviewers appreciate Janet's calm and reassuring demeanor, as well as her ability to create an intimate and heartfelt ceremony. Her attention to detail and ability to incorporate personal stories and values are highly appreciated. Overall, customers are thrilled with Janet's services and highly recommend her for wedding ceremonies.

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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 recommended by multiple reviewers for her officiant services at weddings. She is praised for her personalization and flexibility, making each ceremony unique and special. Reviewers appreciate Janet's calm and reassuring demeanor, as well as her ability to create an intimate and heartfelt ceremony. Her attention to detail and ability to incorporate personal stories and values are highly appreciated. Overall, customers are thrilled with Janet's services and highly recommend her for wedding ceremonies.

Jackson
Jackson M. Sent on 11/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from every aspect.

Janet was so amazing - flexible with how we wanted our ceremony, our readings, and just generally so kind. Even though we had a set ceremony, she was so great at saying things that she felt in the moment, making it a truly special and unique ceremony that felt real. We recommend Janet to anyone!
Casey
Casey M. Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience!

Working with Janet was a breeze. She was so calm and reassuring which was much needed during the hecticness of wedding planning! She was so easy to work with and really made the perfect ceremony for my husband and I. We were originally worried that having an officiant was going to make our ceremony too emotional and/or religious which we really didn't want and she listened to our concerns and ideas and created something so special that we both absolutely loved. She made things relaxed and light hearted and even got us giggling throughout. I couldn't have imagined a better ceremony for us and would definitely recommend Janet to anyone! Not only was she a great officiant but she is also the kindest person. So happy we had Janet be a part of our day!
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Maureen T. Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Janet spent a lot of time getting to know us

Our ceremony was personalized because Janet spent a lot of time getting to know us, our history, and our views. Our ceremony was very unique, reflected our history, and thrilled our guests.
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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

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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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