Skip to main content
Weddings

Best Day Ever Officiant Reviews

Best Day Ever Officiant

Best Day Ever Officiant

Tacoma, WA
5.0 out of 5 rating, 162 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
162 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

Awards

162
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
  • Caitlin
    Caitlin R. Sent on 11/21/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Casual and intimate wedding

    My husband and I were so thankful that John was recommended to us!
    We were able to tell him our story, as crazy as it was, and he heard it beautifully into our ceremony. We use his recommendation of a location, and it couldn't have been better for what we were looking for. Meeting him on our wedding day was as casual and comfortable as we could have hoped for! Not only is he a great officiant, but a great friend that we hope to see in the future
  • K
    Kasey M. Sent on 11/08/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Absolutely amazing

    John was absolutely amazing and so professional yet friendly! I would chose him A MILLION times again for my wedding, he made everything so easy and stress free. He was very respectful and got to know me and my husbands story to make everything perfect and personal. I would recommend him to everyone, if you’re looking for an officiant, John is definitely the guy!
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • K
    Kayleigh Sent on 10/13/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Perfect Ceremony

    From the very beginning, John was extremely responsive. I never questioned hiring him as our officiant because he truly makes sure that the ceremony is exactly what the couple wants and provides just the right amount of guidance and options to help you make decisions. He came prepared for the day off with a big smile on his face. His presence was calming and welcoming, which is exactly what my husband and I wanted for our ceremony. Even after the ceremony, when pictures ran longer than expected, he stayed patient, waiting for us to sign our paperwork.
    Bonus points because I didn’t even notice him step to the side, but he was nowhere to be seen in our first kiss photo! I’ve heard about a lot of officiants forgetting to step to the side to be out of the shot, but that was not the case with John.
  • A
    Allison M. Sent on 09/09/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    John is the Best!!!

    Travis and I had such an awesome experience with John as our officiant. He wrote out a very thoughtful, personal & well written ceremony script that incorporates everything we were hoping for! He made sure our ceremony was perfect, directed guests where to go afterwards & made the whole marriage license process so easy! We highly recommend John as an officiant, he truly made our wedding the best day ever!!
  • M
    Marlowe M. Sent on 09/03/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    John is THE Officiant!

    Working with John was great!! From our first e-mail interaction to our zoom meeting he was super responsive and overall a great human to work with. He crafted a personalized, special ceremony script for our big day. I would definitely recommend working with John as our officiant!
  • G
    Gabriella T. Sent on 10/25/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Highly recommend!!!

    Nothing but amazing things to say about John- we really did have the best day ever!!! John officiated my friend’s wedding a few years before ours and when it came time to plan ours, I was still thinking about how great her ceremony was and she highly recommended him. John was a joy to work with every step of the way. From the first Zoom call getting to know us, giving us vow options (we wanted a play on traditional vows), helping us craft a ceremony script (that made me cry happy tears every time I read through it), to the wedding day! The ceremony was perfect. Beautiful, heartwarming, and funny! Everything we wanted. Hire John to officiate your wedding- you will be happy you did!!!
  • T
    Truxton L. Sent on 08/12/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Fun and Professional Wedding Officiant

    John was amazing to work with starting on day one! He really helped my wife and I navigate and plan our ceremony while also listening to all of our wants and ideas. Additionally, John was always so quick to respond and jump on a call if needed which is such a valuable thing while trying tot plan a wedding. After our ceremony, many of our family and friends even asked who our officiant was due to him doing such a great job! Finally, I would highly recommend John to anyone who is looking for a fun yet professional officiant.
  • Allison
    Allison K. Sent on 12/27/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The perfect officiant for the perfect ceremony

    John was the absolute best officiant. We had an initial call where he asked us all about our relationship, engagement, etc. and it really felt like he was listening to us. We loved that he was so into music and “nerdy stuff” - we felt like we could relate to him. He then sent us an outline of the script and, closer to the big day, the script itself. The ceremony went perfectly, and his script was really amazing - he really captured our relationship and us as a couple. All of our guests raved about how great he was afterwards. He was so kind, thoughtful, and most importantly, organized! He took care of mailing in our paperwork and we received our marriage certificate really quickly in the mail. Seriously, if you’re thinking of hiring John, just DO IT!
  • M
    Melissa D. Sent on 08/03/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Spectacular officiant

    He made our ceremony so perfectly catered to us as a couple and our story. We loved the little last minute details he put in there after finding out we were pregnant. Little touches like that went a long way. Not only was the ceremonial script perfect but John was very flexible with us with some last minute changes and has such a great personality to boot. We couldn’t have picked a better officiant for us.
  • Sylvia
    Dai Sent on 10/29/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Fantastic experience with a heartwarming ceremony

    I highly recommend working with John from Best Day Ever! From our first time meeting John he was friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly engaged in learning about our relationship and what we wanted from our ceremony. Leading up to the event he was very responsive and helped to craft the structure of the ceremony, while also giving us the flexibility to change anything we wanted. On our wedding day the ceremony he had crafted was perfect - touching and capturing just the feel we wanted. Thank you John!
  • Brendan
    Brendan C. Sent on 05/16/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    All I can say is wow!

    John was fantastic to work with and made our day extra special. He met with us initially over a video call and we introduced ourselves, went over details of the ceremony. John then quickly put together some amazing words and guided us through the ceremony process!
  • S
    Sydney F. Sent on 04/26/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wonderful officiant

    John officiated our wedding and we met him via Zoom for premarital counseling leading up until the wedding. John is a wonderful and kind person whom we enjoyed getting to know over the last year or so. He customized the ceremony to all of our wishes (we had a Christian ceremony with nods to my husband’s Jewish family as well). We had many of our guests comment that the ceremony was so perfect. He did an amazing job and I highly recommend him as both an officiant and for his counseling!
  • Cory
    Cory Sent on 04/05/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The best officiant ever!

    John, The best officiant ever made our best day ever! We flew all the way from NY to Washington for our dream wedding and he was constantly in communication via email and video chat to get to know us over the course of a year!

    John made sure to make our special day feel so US! The way he asked our love story and little details about our relationship made the ceremony so special.

    Anyone would be so blessed to have him marry them.

    Thank you again! Love Cory & Kaylee S
  • V
    Vanessa Sent on 03/10/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Exactly what I'd hoped for

    I really wanted a non-religious wedding ceremony that was quick and to the point (both my husband and I are shy). Everything went exactly as I'd hoped! John was super friendly and listened so well to all of our requests and concerns. I could not recommend him more highly.
  • K
    Kristen C. Sent on 02/21/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Truly Makes Your Day the Best Day Ever

    From the moment my husband and I met John we knew he was the officiant for us! John was incredibly personable from the get go and took the time to listen to our story while getting to know us as individuals and as a couple. When it came to our ceremony, John listened to our vision, offered suggestions, and was open to feedback and changes. He was so easy to work with and communication was always open. John is passionate about bringing couples together and that comes through in his work. The day of our ceremony, his read was perfect. He is so charismatic and easy to listen to! Our ceremony was the perfect blend of faith, storytelling, and our vows. If you are looking for an officiant who will bring your vision to life, John is your guy! We cannot thank him enough for his time and dedication to making our wedding ceremony better than we could have even imagined!
  • Maile
    Maile K. Sent on 03/23/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing wedding done with John

    John was such an amazingly caring and attentive officiant. I am from Washington but my husband and I currently live in Colorado. John was so patient with us and scheduled online meetings with us to get our ceremony planned out. Despite being no stranger to the issues that can occur when logistics aren’t planned face to face, meeting up with John on our wedding day was so easy and everything went so smoothly. He also did a wonderful job making sure our paperwork was in order and he was extraordinarily responsive to questions the entire process. Our families also hail from two different religious backgrounds, Orthodox and Lutheran, and John did a great job making sure our ceremony suited both sides of the family and our combined backgrounds. I would definitely recommend John as a wonderful officiant to those looking to get married!
  • Meaghan
    Meaghan C. Sent on 02/06/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Best Officiant!

    John was fantastic to work with! He officiated our small elopement and made the process so easy. John was flexible, professional, and efficient in communication and preparing the materials. We reached out on short notice and he was still able to personalize our ceremony which was just lovely and so well written. John has the best attitude, genuinely cares about the couples he works with, and our families loved the day-of ceremony. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone!
  • J
    Jordan O. Sent on 02/15/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    John just may be the perfect officiant

    Planning a wedding during a pandemic (and replanning, and then planning again) is no small feat. Of all of the stresses we dealt with trying to keep up with regulations and keeping our loved ones safe, the one thing that went as smooth as possible was choosing John as our officiant. From our first FaceTime call, we felt confident that John would help shepherd us into marriage in a kind, genuine and fun way. He took the time to get to know us, and spoke well to our story on our wedding day. He was extremely communicative, reliable and our families loved him! We sincerely appreciated how seriously he took the safety of our loved ones, and he was masked the whole ceremony. We even received comments from our Zoom attendees from across the country telling us how great of an officiant we had. I'd highly recommend John to anyone who is looking for a kind, fun and heartfelt officiant.
  • V
    Victoria B. Sent on 12/30/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best officiant for your best day ever

    John was a spectacular officiant. He was easy to communicate with during the planning process and crafted the most perfect ceremony for us. My family could not stop raving about our ceremony. I would absolutely recommend choosing John for your best day ever!
  • C
    Cayne B. Sent on 11/02/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Just perfect

    John was just the perfect wedding officiant. He was super professional and delivered the exact ceremony we were looking for with his entertaining style. Simply a perfect day.
    -Mr. & Mrs. Bowman
  • L
    Lisa H. Sent on 10/10/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing officiant

    John did absolutely amazing as our officiant. I didn’t know much about the whole process works and he helped through each step of the way! He is so kind, friendly and deeply passionate and invested in his work. He personalizes it as your vision to make your wedding ceremony beautiful. He offers pre-marital counseling as well! He has the right package for everyone. I contacted him over a year in advance (because I’m that bride) but he locked my date down. He’s amazing. Definitely highly recommend!!!!
  • Lorrie
    Lorrie L. Sent on 09/25/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best Officiant Ever!!!

    Our officiant, John Candler, was exceptional! He was wonderful to work with, listened to and implemented our requests, and tailored the ceremony to be representative of us as a couple and family. My favorite moment from the entire wedding was the ceremony, and John was a huge part of that. Thank you, John, for helping to make our day extra special!!!
  • Steven
    Steven Sent on 08/16/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing officiant!

    John was amazing to work with and our ceremony went off without a hitch! He was flexible with us wanting to do a quick ceremony and also helped incorporate special pieces within the ceremony that our families wanted. I would hire him again without question and will be recommending him to all our friends/family!
  • Mandee
    Mandee J. Sent on 09/16/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Truly the best choice

    John made our day so personalized and special. He really captured our relationship and spoke our story so eloquent and smooth. We received many compliments on our ceremony and how he performed it, so many people were captivated by his charm.
    He has a special way of telling a story and bringing it to life.
    He was exactly what we were looking for in our wedding, we had wanted a bit more laid back but yet still significant event vibe and non religious. He did just that - he made the vibe and made the ceremony perfect.
    Highly recommend to everyone considering him!

    Thank you John!

    The Klinkos
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message
Responds within 24 hours