Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates Reviews
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Quality of service 4.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Average response time 4.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Professionalism 4.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Jessica Sent on 03/30/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ubforgettable Ceremony with Kristi's Guidance and Melanie's perfection execution!
Melanie was everything we hoped for. She created a beautiful, personal script that had me fighting back tears the whole time. She has an amazing way with words, a kind smile, and she calmed my nerves when I thought everything was going wrong.
Ceremonies by Kristi was my first choice, and I'm so glad I trusted my gut—both Kristi and Melanie worked with me to make every detail perfect. So thankful to have found this lovely group of people. Do yourself a favor and at least talk to them. You might be surprised!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Jessica! Melanie was honored to officiate for you. I'm so happy we were able to help make your special day magical. We are here for you if you need anything at all!
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Stephanie Sent on 11/22/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Definitely needed
Omg I cannot rave enough about Melanie and Kristi. They are absolutely THE best! Kristi was always so sweet and upfront about all the information! Never made me stress about anything. Everything was cut and dry, no surprises and no problems. And Melanie was THE ABSOLUTE BEST. From the moment we first talked to the special day when we met, we have absolutely adored her. She was so sweet and happy and always made me feel like I wasn’t going crazy! Her script was beautiful and so heartwarming i literally cried the first time I read it. She made everything so easy and calming. It was honestly incredible having her there and I wouldn’t change anything! Definitely recommend 1000%.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Stephanie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! You have been such an amazing client for Melanie and me. We are so happy that we helped make your day extra special and the time leading up to it as stress free as possible!
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Emily Sent on 10/21/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fantastic service!
Kristi and the officiants were wonderful to work with! They were helpful in providing resources for me and my husband and helped us know what to plan for. They are all extremely communicative as well. When our original officiant had a family emergency, a backup officiant was sent in and did a wonderful job with the ceremony—which was written specifically for us and was absolutely perfect!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Emily!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much for your understanding when Melanie had an emergency. We are thrilled that Ana was able to take over seamlessly!
These situations are rare, so it’s great to know that our back up system does work and serves our clients to the highest standard.
Ana was honored to be your officiant. Here’s to a long, beautiful marriage!
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Allison Sent on 10/17/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Great very professional!
We had the pleasure of working with Sherri.
She was very professional. She communicated with us throughout the whole process. Her services were reasonably priced. We wanted a short and sweet ceremony and she delivered.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hello Allison!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! Sherri was honored to be a part of your big day.
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Marvin Sent on 08/19/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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They are the bests!
We had the absolute pleasure of having Ana as our officiant through Ceremonies by Kristi, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! From the very beginning, Ana was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony personal and meaningful.
She took the time to get to know us, listened carefully to our story, and crafted a ceremony that felt perfectly tailored to who we are as a couple. Her delivery on our wedding day was heartfelt, eloquent, and filled with the perfect balance of warmth and professionalism. Many of our guests even commented on how beautiful and memorable the ceremony was, thanks to Ana’s presence and words.
If you’re looking for an officiant who will not only guide you through the process with ease but also make your special day truly unforgettable, we wholeheartedly recommend Ana and Ceremonies by Kristi.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Marvin, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review! I am so happy that Ana helped to make your big day magical. She is a jewel!
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Rayna Sent on 06/22/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Thoughtful & unique!
We were lucky enough to have Melanie officiate our wedding, and she was absolutely wonderful. From the very beginning, she was kind, easy to talk to, and so open to making edits to our ceremony script to reflect us. The ceremony she delivered was heartfelt, beautiful, and perfectly timed. I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to lead us into our marriage. 100% recommend!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hello Rayna!
Melanie is amazing, isn't she? Thank you so much for writing this lovely review, and for trusting us to guide you through one of the most important days of your lives. We are always here for you!
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Ivy Sent on 05/15/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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AMAZING! Couldn't have asked for better
Melanie was absolutely amazing! She listened to everything we wanted and delivered it perfectly. We felt extremely comfortable especially being a same sex couple in the South. The ceremony was heartfelt, personal, and exactly our style. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Highly recommend!!!!!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hello Ivy and Congratulations!
We are THRILLED that Melanie was able to exceed your expectations and help make such an important day magical! Here's to a long, happy marriage. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need anything.
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Reagan Sent on 04/08/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Kristi saved our wedding day!
We had the great privilege of having Kristi officiate our elopement. Less than a week out from our ceremony an acquaintance who was supposed to officiate our elopement ceremony cancelled on us and Kristi responded almost immediately and reassured me she could help us for that upcoming Saturday. From start to finish Kristi was so sweet and wonderful at helping to ease my worries and responding very quickly. She went above and beyond to make sure our special day went smoothly and even helped us with all our paperwork and gave us a beautiful certificate as a keepsake. Would recommend Connections by Kristi to anyone that wants a professional officiant that will help make sure you have everything covered for your special day.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Reagan!
I was so happy to officiate your wedding and to meet your beautiful family. We are always here if you need ANYTHING!!
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Thaddeus Sent on 12/29/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Last minute
They were able to do it the day after I messaged them and very very nice and professional we ended up having Melanie do it and she was very sweet as well 10/10 for both parties involvedCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you so much, Thaddeus! I'm happy we were able to accommodate you. I hope you and your partner's day was magical! If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Whitney Sent on 11/08/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fantastic experience
The entire team was amazing, from finding the right officiant, to help putting the ceremony/script together, Nicolina was so helpful and made sure to incorporate all the details I wanted into the ceremony. 10/10 would recommend!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hey Whitney!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for the two of you and our team is beyond elated that we could help make one of the BIGGEST days of your lives spectacular!
Nicolina is a jewel. Somehow, I had a great feeling the 2 of you would "click"....that chemistry between officiants and the couples they serve is essential.
I will pass your review onto Nicolina. Thanks so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write your review. Reviews like yours serve as both reminders of why we do what we do AND motivate us to go above and beyond for the clients who place their trust in us.
Again, don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything at all!
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Cara Sent on 03/28/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great service!
Ceremonies by Kristi and Associates went above and beyond to make sure i knew what to do and what info I needed before my wedding! I originally was going
To use to her to marry my husband and I but my uncle ended up marrying us. Kristi still checked on me to make sure I had everything I needed. Recommend 10/10Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Cara!
Thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy day to write such a lovely review. I am so happy that we were able to help make this wedding planning stuff less confusing and scary! And although we would have loved to officiate for you, how special it must have been for your uncle to join you 2 in marriage.
Congratulations and here's to a long, exciting, loving marriage! If you need anything at all, you know how to contact me. Please feel free to do so anytime.
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Jennifer Sent on 12/10/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brandon was wonderful!
From the moment we reached out to prospective officiants, Brandon set himself apart as THE professional and everyone else was in the little leagues. He responded to our request for information within 2 min of reaching out. I had a lot of questions since I'm From Georgia and was unfamiliar w the licensing process. He was patient, knowledgeable, and thorough.
Weddings are stressful. But he has an uncanny ability to calm folks as soon as he walks into a room. His script was beautiful and skillfully delivered. I came to New orleans to get married. And I left with a husband. But o also left w a lifelong friendCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hey Jennifer!
Congratulations! We are so happy that you chose our quirky little town for such an important day in your life. Brandon is wonderful and does an amazing job.
Having someone who just calms your nerves and sets your mind at ease is worth their weight in gold!
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Jacob Sent on 12/06/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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A wonderful experience
I was searching for a bilingual officiant for our wedding, as my wife is from Guatemala and speaks hardly any English. Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates delivered. Kristi and Edgar did an amazing job and made us very comfortable and relaxed throughout the ceremony. Kristi was amazing help, keeping in touch throughout all of the planning process, making it super stress free.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Jacob! Edgar and I were so pleased that the stars all aligned and everything turned out as close to perfect as we can get! We believe that both being able to marry the one you love AND understanding the ceremony are basic human rights.
And we loved meeting your photographer who we added to our preferred vendors list.
Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!
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Lexy Sent on 12/04/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing job done
Kristi and her team were amazing, Melanie did my wedding and she did an amazing job even at the last minute because of some mishaps. They wrote a beautiful script/vows for us and everyone loved the ceremony!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Lexy! And congratulations on your brand new marriage!
I was so glad Melanie was finally released from other commitments and was able to officiate for you. I had a strong feeling the 2 of you would click.
You’ve had an exhausting few weeks. Hopefully you will get some time for rest and recuperation.
Here’s to a long, happy marriage! 🥂
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James Sent on 10/29/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Tailored to our needs
Katherine from Kristy and associates was great. Our experience with her was quick and easy. She's super quick to respond and helped us tailor our ceremony to what we wanted. Also flexible to our needsCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
James,
Thank you so much for leaving Katherine such a great review! I passed it onto her. She was honored to officiate your wedding and truly enjoyed working with you and your new wife! Congratulations and if you need anything from us, don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Kandyce Sent on 10/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great experience with ceremonies by Kristi.
Both were helpful and talked us through the process. We even received the sweetest gift for our baby.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Kandyce!
A special gift for a special baby! You were a joy to guide through the process, as you weren’t afraid to ask questions and you gave us a great idea of your vision for your wedding. When our clients communicate effectively with us, it makes the process so smooth for everyone!
How’s the little one? I’m a grandma now!
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Cassie Sent on 10/19/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wow! Such a great experience!
I first contacted Kristi to do our officiating and she was great to talk to. She went above and beyond to help me get the perfect place to do our ceremony and helped me iron out any possible issues that could arise.
Our officiant was Melanie and she was absolutely wonderful! She tailored our ceremony verbiage to fit our preference and it was perfect! She is so sweet and she radiates a happiness that flows out with her words, making it an even more special experience. We loved her!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I would definitely recommend them!
Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Cassie,
You were so much fun to work with! We love it when people from out of town choose our quirky little city for their weddings. We truly enjoy going that extra mile and hope to surpass your expectations!
Melanie is wonderful and I knew you all would hit it off.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We hope you have decades of beautiful memories. I'll pass on your review to Melanie. If any questions pop up, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
All the Best,
Kristi Jarrett
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Katherine Sent on 10/11/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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you won’t regret having any of Mrs. Kristis team!!
Mr. Marc was our officiant and he exceeded all expectations!! He dealt with my requests with no hesitation!! Mrs. Kristi was also amazing reaching out throughout the whole process to make sure everything was going to go smoothly and it did! We asked all our guests to be our something blue and Mr. Marc came in a blue suit to fit our theme!!! They went above and beyond!!!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Katherine,
I cannot tell you how happy I am that we were able to help make one of the most important days of your life extra special! Marc said your wedding was beautiful and he was honored to be a part.
I was going to give Marc some extra "points" for wearing a dark suit outside during a south Louisiana summer! If that doesn't prove his dedication, what could? LOL
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Kane Sent on 05/08/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautiful Elopement
Kristi and Melanie made our day exactly how we wanted it. They made it easy and stress free. Coming from out of town, they helped us find the perfect spot. Melanie called and talked to us a couple weeks before, just to get to know us. Melanie also wrote a beautiful ceremony for us, that fit us perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for any better officiants.-
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Kane,
I knew you would love Melanie. She is such a great person and her on stage artistic side shows when she officiated. Melanie was honored to be there for you. Thank you for choosing us!
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Sherrice Sent on 05/06/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Awesome experience
Our guy was Mark. He’s funny and down to Earth. He stayed making us laugh. He had forgot our sand which was disappointing but, luckily we were able to call him way before he got to the venue so crisis averted. I understand they are human. If sand wasn’t able to be gotten we would’ve just did a candle ceremony. We always have a backup plan. Great company and affordable pricing. Fast responding as well. Everyone is nice and informative. You get to choose whether you’d prefer male or female. I highly recommend.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Sherrice, You all looked like you were having a BLAST! Isn’t it wonderful , instead of anxiety tears, having tears of laughter and joy for one of the most important days of your life? I’m so happy Marc was able to help with that. He still talks about how much fun your wedding was!
And the sand ceremony….you can blame that on me. I had everything for it packed into a box in my attic….and I was overseas during your wedding. So Marc had no way of getting the supplies out of my house. If you would still like to do one, give me a call and we’ll make it happen, anytime!! 317-627-0702
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Christina Sent on 05/06/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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The best, they was so nice and funny
Kristi and her daughter they was awesome I love herCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Christina,
You, your partner and families were a joy to serve. It was funny because when Sammy and I got in our car and started to drive home, we both let out big sighs. I laughed and Sammy said, “Mom, they made me have faith in humanity again. My heart is full.” And that’s exactly how I felt.
Every once in a while, our clients give so much back to us. It’s a gift.
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Ariel Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Very Happy
Kristie was great! My service was beautiful. She took my fairytale theme and ran with it. The only thing I wish is that I had copies of our vows before we said them to make any tweaks. I bawled crying for my entire delivery because it was so beautiful and bit overwhelming. She did a great job at understanding us.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Ok, now I'm getting teary eyed! (but in a good way!) You were such a gorgeous bride. I thoroughly enjoyed officiating for you!
So what I do now with the vows....I write separate sets (one for each partner), even if the couple plans to write their own vows. I like to be prepared. I've had many clients who cried so hard trying to read the vows they had written themselves that they couldn't get through them. Whether they plan to use the vows I write or not, I have each partner read the ones I wrote for them in private, shortly before the ceremony (I find that is a great time to make final decisions on vows...because the time for saying them is almost there!). Then, if needed, we can make changes.
I ask them if they'd prefer to read off the card or repeat after me. I find repeating a bit awkward, but fully support my clients' decisions. If they want to read the card, when it's time, I hand them the card and try to stand off to the side a bit (because this usually is the most intimate, intense part of the ceremony and when the photographer can capture the emotion, the photos are incredible.....and MUCH better if my face isn't between them! LOL). I stay close enough so that they can easily reach me if they need me nearby for support (which happens quite a bit).
I also began using some methods of calming the couple, wedding party, guests, etc DURING the ceremony. It's actually very effective!
I was able to understand the both of you because you made it easy. During the times we talked before your wedding, both of you were comfortable sharing information that you believed could enhance your ceremony...and also knowing that anything you do NOT want shared, I will never tell a soul. This is definitely an area where my decades as an RN come in handy!
When clients are closed off and/or do not/cannot take the time needed for the 3 of us to get to know each other well enough to communicate effectively, it's more difficult...so we do offer traditional ceremonies. I can usually still get enough to personalize things to a decent extent (this is where children come in handy! LOL!) It can be disappointing when we get some things wrong (because we didn't have enough time and info with them) and the clients get angry. Fortunately, that is rare. I try, from the very beginning, to really emphasize that a truly personalized ceremony has to be a team effort and the couple will need to put aside time to spend with us. If they are too busy or just not willing, we can always offer a more traditional ceremony. But I think you would agree that a TRULY unique and deeply personal, meaningful wedding ceremony that respects everyone as an individual is a truly magical experience (but its not necessarily for everyone). This is part of why I give my clients their scripts....if, say 10 years down the line, one of them is wondering why they married this person, they can pull out the script...and, we hope, trigger the memories and feelings of that all important day.
Oh....and I do faithfully carry hankies and/or tissues now!!
I LOVE when clients have a great vision of their wedding. I had another client I decorated for not long before I officiated for you and she also loved the fairy tale theme. The bride was in her 40's and I loved her take on it. She said: "I work hard, I've raised my kids and do so much for other people. This is the one day that *I* get to be the Princess. Let's be real: All women should have the opportunity to be a Princess for the day." I'd just say that all women should have at least 1 day each week to be a Princess!
Sorry this is so long! It's wonderful to hear from you and I hope all is well with you and yours. Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a great, thoughtful review (definitely containing insight that other potential clients will find useful!)
Tell everyone I said, "Hi!" And of course, I'm always here if you need me for any reason!
Sincerely,
Kristi
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Amy G. Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing wedding
Marc was a great officiant and quick to respond and help with last minute changes. Kristi was super sweet as well and asked how everything went afterwards.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Amy, thank you so much for taking time to write this wonderful review. Marc is still with us, making people happy! He's a jewel. I'll pass on your note to him. ~Kristi -
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Melody Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Kristi is amazing
We both loved the ceremony that Kristi did for our wedding. She took something from each of us and our family's wiccan and Christian beliefs and put it together so beautifully! We were worried about how different everything was (as far as our beliefs and rituals are) and how our family's would handle it but the way she executed it was perfect. She made the handfasting rope and gave us copies of the ceremony script to keep!
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Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Awww.....Melody.....you gave me the warm fuzzies!! Thank you so much. I absolutely LOVED writing your script and officiating your wedding...I could put those anthropology skills to good use. You will love this....(you might recognize someone!). https://www.rocknrollbride.com/2023/05/a-witchy-hallowedding-in-new-orleans/. -
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Melanie Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Helpful with all the questions asked and the ceremony.
The officiant was amazing! He made sure everything was how we wanted it and was a pleasure to work with.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hey Melanie! Wonderful to hear from you. I believe Brandon was your officiant and he is so much fun! Plus easy going. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us!! -
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Brad Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Vow renewal
My conversation with Kristi is why I hired them. I was unaware of so many options for a renewal service. So glad I used this serviceCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Brad!
This is one of the reasons I love what I do. When people have their weddings outside of a church or courthouse, you have so much freedom! Many people don't realize that we do religious weddings regularly.....we can make it traditional or unique. We follow the guide that our clients give us....not many rules!
I'm so glad we were able to help make your vow renewal special. Here's to a lifetime of wonderful memories and many more to come!
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Rhiannon Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Truly Amazing
Ceremonies by Kristi was truly amazing when helping plan our micro wedding. Professionalism at it’s finest.-
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Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you Rhiannon for your lovely review. It means so much to all of us. Kathy did your wedding and we just adore her....so do her clients. She's so easy to get along with and you can't be in a bad mood around her! Kathy is like my Comfort Support Person! (and I can take her on a plane!!!!!)
Our primary reason for doing this type of work is because we want to serve people and make them happy. I'm thrilled we met those goals for you, your family and friends!
I will pass your words along to Katherine.
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Mason Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fantastic team
Kristi was great, responsive and just overall a sweet human. I was a pretty laid back bride so I didn’t need to communicate often but I have full confidence that if I felt I needed to be in constant contact Kristi and her team would be there. She was so helpful and fun and I can’t speak enough good for her!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Mason! You were a very laid back, easy going bride. I actually love to soothe the nerves and fears of nervous brides, grooms, families....but every once in a while, it's nice to have a wedding that is relaxing....like a day at the beach. You were my "beach" wedding! And it was magnificent!!!!
Hope all is well (I know it is!)
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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NOLA Elopement
Hiring Kristi for our NOLA elopement was the best decision we did. We were married at the Tree of Life on 12/23/22. Unfortunately, it so happened to be the day after Louisiana got a massive cold front that blocked a lot of roads.
Kristi was very transparent about the closures and called me the night before to reassure me that she had a backup plan in case she couldn’t make it into town.
We got married by Brandon and he did everything he could to make our day special.
I was so appreciated of what Kristi and Brandon did for us.
I would highly recommend hiring Ceremonies by Kristi! The communication throughout the entire process was fantastic and Kristi and her associates are incredibly kind people.
Thank you Kristi and Brandon!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Elizabeth!
I remember well. I lived up north for most of my life and learned to drive in a blizzard in Washington DC. So I have no problem driving in ice and snow as long as the snow isn’t higher than my car!
But down here, if there’s even a RUMOR that the temp could be in the 30’s, everything closes (including the Causeway, which is how us North shore folks get to the South shore). This is why we worked so hard to make sure we had top notch officiants on BOTH sides of the Causeway.
The local governments also don’t have salt trucks and snow plows because we don’t get weather like that enough to make the investment worth it.
I’m just glad we were able to get you married, even if it was a bit chilly!
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Danielle Sent on 05/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great experience
Kristi got us booked on a fairly late notice for our small elopement! She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and her assistants that came as witnesses were fabulous as well! We were only in town for a couple of days but she made sure we had everything taken care of and was able to go home with our marriage certificate in hand. She’s very caring and love what she does!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Danielle,
You have no idea how thankful we are that you took time out of your busy day to write this lovely review for us.
My record for fastest wedding(several years ago....I don't like to make a habit of hurrying through everything unless, of course, there is a pressing reason for it, as was the case for this couple)....starting time was when the client called me trying to find an available officiant...end time was when I pronounced them married!
The entire process only took a bit less than 90 minutes total, but we were still able to write a personalized script, my daughter took photos, and it was lovely!
You are so correct that we truly care about all of our clients and any day I wake up and have a wedding ahead is a GREAT day!. Our team works together so well and we are always willing to work together to make sure our clients receive the best experiences possible. Of course, we are human and occasionally make mistakes.....but we use them as learning opportunities so that we won't make the same blunder twice. Of course, your day was beautiful (no t-storms as had been predicted).....it was as good (maybe even a little better? ;) , given time constraints, etc.
But again, I was able to write you a fully personalized, unique ceremony and even threw in a bit of spontaneity to keep everyone on their toes.
I hope the kids had fun with the Sand Ceremony and didn't make too much of a mess! If you think about it, I'd love to see a photo of it in its finished state. Every one...although similar....takes on a life, personality and likeness that reflects the loving family who created it.
Take care...hugs and kisses to everyone.....even the little hitchhiker hanging out on your belly!
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Regina Sent on 11/23/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Easy & Helpful
Ceremonies by Kristi was easy to schedule, very affordable, and professional. Katherine did an amazing job on our ceremony and was a huge help when writing our vows. She also was available pretty much anytime for questions. Huge help with editing ceremony and made us feel very confident in our decisions! As well as a beautiful bag and keepsake marriage certificate, plus the ceremony script she read from.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hi Regina!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Katherine is a gem and she truly LOVES being an officiant. I will pass along your comments. And we are so glad you are enjoying the extra little “goodies”!
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Gail Sent on 11/23/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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So personable, funny and reliable
Kristi was amazing as our officiant. She reached out anytime she had any questions about the ceremony. She’s witty and made our guests laugh which is a HUGE plus in our book. She helped personalize our ceremony and definitely put my nerves at ease. Would recommend again and again.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank You, Gail! It was my pleasure! I love when couples and their guests enjoy a bit of comedy in their ceremonies. It's hard to be anxious when you are laughing, right?
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Holly Sent on 11/07/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Better than even imagined
Excellent officiant! We are so happy to have found Kristi! She made our day special, unique, personalized, and fun. Very easy to work with and very kind.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you so much Holly! It was an absolute pleasure to work with the two of you.....and the neighbors!
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Grace Sent on 08/19/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Personalization of Ceremony
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Ceremonies by Kristi! We would HIGHLY recommend our officiant, Marc! He was such a sweetheart and was so accommodating of our needs and desires. He even rearranged his weekend plans so he could officiate our wedding! We felt well represented and loved the creativity of his script. Ceremonies by Kristi is amazing at personalizing the ceremony to make YOUR special day perfect. Thank you Marc, Kristi, and your team at Ceremonies by Kristi! :)
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Hi Grace! I will pass along your kind words to Marc. He really is wonderful and we are very lucky to have him on our team! Marc was also telling me how much he enjoyed doing your ceremony. Congratulations! Best, Kristi -
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Karen Sent on 04/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Last minute officiant
My wedding was April 2, 2022 and my original officiant canceled on us a week before the wedding. I found Kristi and she didn't hesitate to help us. She didn't stop until she found us someone. She was very responsive even at 10 pm lol. I would recommend her anytime any day. Thank you again. Marc was amazing and he did an amazing job ❤❤❤❤Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
I agree! Marc is great and I'm so glad we were able to help out. I feel so bad for couples who have to deal with the last minute cancellation of their officiant. You can't get married without one!
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Rachel Sent on 04/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Kristi was great to work with!
Kristi was very knowledgable and helped walk me through the process for the licenses. Her speech was great and added in some humor too. I appreciated working with her and would def recommend her and her crew to anyone looking for someone to marry them. She was a gem.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
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Jaina Sent on 03/26/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Maravillosa
Mi esposo y yo por circunstancias nos encontrábamos viviendo en NOLA, no teníamos idea de nada sobre los trámites de la boda y KRISTI desde la primera llamada fuera estupenda, es como si ya lo conociéramos de antes. Antes de la ceremonia, manda un test para que ella conozca sus preferencias y la todo salga tal cual lo imaginas, inclusive fue magnífica con la decoración, novias latinas Kristi es la mejor!!!
Muchas gracias por todo, las lágrimas ese día demostraron lo felices que estábamosCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
¡Hola Jaina!
Espero que te encuentres bien. Muchos gracias por la maravillosa reseña. Me encantó tu boda. Mi esposo y yo encontramos que usted, su nuevo esposo y sus familias son muy agradables y divertidos para trabajar. Oramos para que ambos tengan una vida larga y feliz juntos como marido y mujer.
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Emily Sent on 03/09/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Highly recommend!
Kristi and Katherine helped us enjoy the perfect small ceremony!! From helping us find a spot to get married to setting up lanterns on the day of, the execution could not have been better from start to finish. They kept in touch with us on a regular basis leading up to the wedding. It was stress free and everything we wanted from our day. I could not recommend enough!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Emily,
Thank you so very much for your kind words. I shared them with Katherine. She was so happy to officiate for you!
I wish I could have been there....Katherine said it was beautiful. And that spot is so amazing. Feel free to pass along some photos if you are able!
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Samantha Sent on 03/07/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Simple and sweet
We had a small short simple at home ceremony last minute. Our officiant was thoughtful and sweet and went above and beyond for us! Thank you so much for making out special moment amazing and just what we wanted!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you so much Samantha! I am passing your review along to Katherine. She's a jewel, isn't she?
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Victoria Sent on 08/14/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Above & Beyond
Melanie did an AMAZING job writing our vows and making our ceremony as beautiful and intimate as we had dreamed it would be. She was very professional and accommodating and was also very, VERY patient and attentive answering all of my texts/emails/calls.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
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Connor Sent on 08/09/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great experience
Extremely flexible with times, we didn't have much time to really go over what we were gonna say. However, Kristi really came through for us, and prepared everything. Overall, I'm very happy with how everything turned out.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you Connor! You all were so great to work with. Hope all is well. Please give everyone my best!
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Way beyond expectations!!!
Kristi was so above and beyond any expectations!! Incredibly prepared ceremony, very personalized. Very refreshing to see someone doing their job with so much pleasure and dedication. I Very highly recommend her. And her daughter is taking beautiful wedding pictures!
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Roshni Sent on 08/06/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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The best!
She went out of her way and was so thoughtful! Truly passionate about it.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
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Dajonique Sent on 05/05/20234.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Great Staff
The staff was extremely kind. They talked with me for a while and made sure everything was perfect for our wedding. I was a little unhappy with the script but everything else was perfect.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you so very much for writing such a wonderful review for us. I didn't do your wedding, but if you were up for giving me some feedback on how the script could have been better, I'd be appreciative. Constructive, intelligent, professional, adult criticism like what you offered makes all of us better. Your candor is sincerely appreciated as are you!!
kristi@ceremoniesbykristi.com
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Grace Sent on 11/29/20214.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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She saved the day after our other officiant cancelled.
Kristi came through for us on our wedding day and performed a very nice ceremony. Upon meeting for the first time she was very easy to talk to, had a sense of humor, and took a lot of pressure off. I liked how she dressed on the day of the ceremony to coordinate well with our wedding colors. She is a very kind person and loves to help others. I am grateful she was there for us for our wedding.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thanks Grace! I enjoyed working with both of you. And I’m glad I was able to help you from a few fledged panic freak-out!
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Kk Lions Sent on 04/06/20244.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Marc is the best!
As far as Marc goes, he gets five out of five for literally everything! Please pick him if he is your vibe!
From the first day that I communicated with him, we set an appointment to meet on zoom after I filled out all of the questions. We met for, for about an hour he requested that he be able to communicate with the groom between that date and the wedding date. They communicated several times. Marc checked in when the groom was slow to respond. We communicated through email and text message. It was absolutely fantastic. He showed up on time the day of the wedding had all the paperwork under control! Any bride’s DREAM!!!!
Kristi seemed to have a lot going on right now. From what I can tell Kristi runs the business. She was the first person that I messaged in October and she did respond several times back-and-forth that day but then we went several weeks without communicating. She ended up getting back with me and letting me know that she was having some family stuff come up but it was all going to work out! I think that was December.
In that conversation, she did say that she’s much better at texting than emailing. So I gave up on emailing and exclusively tried to text her. She let me know that there was premarital counseling involved as an option. I responded with options for me and options for him. Several weeks later she ended up texting me and saying “how about right right now.” I apologize for the way that I looked. I had gotten out of the shower and still had my towel wrapped around my hair, but we had about a one to two hour session. I was able to meet with her, but her and my partner was not able to meet. She messaged my partner and asked for days and times if he was free and she would respond with dates and times that were not what he said. EI “ What would be good for you?” Thursday at 11 AM. “OK how about Friday at 9 PM?” They at least had two session days and times that ended up not working out possibly three with in 30 day of the wedding. He got really frustrated and ended up giving up and not having his session. She reached out to me (text) the day of the wedding to apologize and to say that it’s still really important to have these meetings, and that she was going to try to make it work even after the wedding.
I responded (text) to her on Monday after the wedding and today is Saturday. She still hasn’t responded.
From what I read on the Google reviews, it seems like the relaxed atmosphere is an issue for some people. I have seen complaints about scheduling and stuff and that is what frustrated my partner about the counseling.
All in all I have absolutely no regrets about picking this company and selecting Marc!!!!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Hey there! I'm so glad that Marc came through for you and that you had a wonderful wedding! He is a jewel of a human being.
You were correct....I had quite a bit going on during the last several months of 2024 that I chose not to share with our clients. All of our communications were during this time. My first grandbaby was born prematurely and had a very traumatic birth. For the first month, there was a good chance he wouldn't make it. After a 4 month stay in the NICU he was finally ready to come home...then part of my son's roof caved in! So we had to deal with that. Then bringing him home...I had to give my son and daughter-in-law a lot of help the first few weeks.
Of course, I did not want to worry our clients with our family issues. The time around your wedding should be positive and stress kept to a minimum. So I didn't say anything about what was going on. I tried to schedule things around the baby's NICU schedule, but so often, something would happen and I couldn't get away. Cell phone reception wasn't the best at the hospital. If I was able to get messages out, I didn't want to make up excuses because I believe in being honest in all parts of our business.
The last 4 months of 2023 were some of the most complicated of my life. NICU babies are incredibly unpredictable. As a business owner, with employees who wanted to keep up the work and clients wanting their services.... I had difficult decisions to make. One of our clients was an RN and a mom...I did tell her and we were able to FaceTime a few times from the hospital when the reception was good.
Reading this, I hope you agree that I made the right decision in your situation. I was also afraid that if I told you, all the emotions I had been holding in for months would tumble out because our conversations were very easy....and that wasn't what you needed. I waited to respond to you here because I wanted you to enjoy your honeymoon period without hearing sad stuff. And your criticisms are warranted.
I'm actually working on a presentation for people in the wedding industry that discusses trauma during wedding planning....for the clients and the professionals. I'd love feedback from past clients, now knowing the full picture.
I'm happy to say that my grandson recently turned 1. He's an absolute joy! Although he likely has a bit of cerebral palsy in his legs and right side, he is surpassing everyone's expectations by leaps and bounds. He was very blonde hair (alot of it!), blue eyes, dimples. and the sweetest smile.
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Javonta Sent on 10/19/20234.6 out of 5 rating4.6-
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Great service
She was very nice and professional and helped to make my day perfectCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Thank you, Javonta. We are so flad we were able to make you day memorable. Enjoy the pretty day.
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Genevieve Sent on 09/26/20231 out of 5 rating1.0
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If I could give negative stars, I would
ALL BRIDES TURN AWAY!!! They will bring more stress than you could ever imagine. This was the most unprofessional company. I worked with Brandon and his partner. They were unorganized, unreliable, and EXTREMELY unprofessional. They falsely advertised their company and resources. They lied about contacts that they had, they’ve fallen asleep during our meetings and were routinely late. The kicker was when they requested that I paid than IN FULL MONTHS before the fee was due and threaten that they would be homeless if I didn’t corporate. We were working for months and they did nothing, absolutely nothing. During every meeting I was the one telling them about my progress but when it was time for them to share theirs they always came up with an excused. Please DO NOT BOOK. Learn from me, I had to let them go few months before my wedding and that was the best decision I could have made. I EXPECT A REFUND OF MY DEPOSIT, since nothing was done by members of your team. And I contacted Kristi about their behavior and she never respondedCeremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Genevieve,
I am not sure why you are posting this same negative review everywhere my name is, but I do not know you. We never spoke, met, worked together, etc. I never received messages or texts from you.
However, you did claim that our company was "unprofessional".....Since you did not work with us, I don't know how you came to that conclusion. You also claimed that we "falsely advertised" our company and resources. Could you please send specifics on this? If something is incorrect in our profile, I need to know.
Brandon is his own entity. Sometimes we refer clients to him for decorating or if our schedule is full....he has at least 100 pristine, glowing five star reviews on various sites. Your negative experience with him is not like Brandon at all. I'm not negating your experience, just saying that it is in opposition to every other review out there.
If you had contacted me, wanting a different officiant because the person you were working with was not doing things to your satisfaction, I would have done what I do for every person who approaches us for the first time with similar issues: I would have given you the opportunity to interview our NINE other officiants/coordinators to see if anyone was a fit for you. Heck, just to be nice to someone coming from a stressful experience, I probably would have deducted whatever deposit you paid to Brandon from our fee. But you did not give me that opportunity.
As for the deposit you paid, you did not pay this company and we do not have your money. If you had, I would refund you....but I had nothing to do with your payment arrangements. You will need to speak with Brandon directly about that.
Anyway, I hope that the person you are working with now is a perfect fit for you. We hope your stress has turned into calm relaxation, so that you can enjoy your big day. We hope you have a beautiful wedding and a long, fulfilling marriage. Congratulations in advance.
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Rachel Sent on 03/24/20231 out of 5 rating1.0
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No show on day of wedding
I booked and paid Kristi in full in December for our wedding on 3/23/23. She was a no show! Completely ghosted us. I reached out two days before the wedding and didn’t hear from her. I didn’t think much of it, maybe she was busy because my text messages were blue and looked as if they were being received. On the day of the wedding I called numerous times just to make sure she didn’t need anything from me for the ceremony. None of her calls went through. Her phone was going to voicemail after a few rings…. We were literally abandoned at the Tree of life, hair and makeup done to perfection, our photographer ready to capture the moment, a lot of money and time invested in our special day but no officiant!!!! It was pretty awful. I requested a refund from Kristi, but still haven’t heard from her 🤷🏼♀️ Regardless of Kristi’s circumstances- I.e., she said her husband was having surgery when replying to another unhappy bride re: her services, she told me she was in Paris and her flight was delayed, etc, etc… whatever the reasons, she is full of excuses, doesn’t take any responsibility and is extremely unprofessional. I was left on the day of my wedding with no officiant, no apology and no refund. Who does that? Please spend the extra money and hire someone else. It’s really not worth the stress.Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Rachel,
Let me apologize for the inconvenience and stress you had to deal with. Allow me to clarify a few things you mentioned.
First, 2 days before your wedding, I was 40,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and nothing would come through my phone. We had already discussed the dates I would be away. Brandon was my back up and you had all of his information. I received no messages from you during this time period and no indications on my phone that you had messaged/texted. Of course, that was likely due to the fact that I was flying home. I'm not sure why you didn't try to reach out to Brandon.
Second, Brandon called you because he was running about 5 minutes late for your ceremony. You told him at that time that you were already married; you had called another officiant who came. It is my understanding that you had already hired this other officiant 2-3 days before your wedding.
I have no calls or messages from you on either of my phones on your wedding day. Again, because of personal circumstances, Brandon had planned to be there and officiate. I sent you a message to that affect, confirming Brandon at least an hour prior. We had had multiple conversations about my schedule around that time and you were aware there was a good chance that Brandon would have to cover. You were ok with that.
As for the refund....as soon as I found out that Brandon did not officiate for you, I started the refund process. I sent back the entire fee you paid plus an extra $40 for your inconvenience (not enough, of course, but something at least). You had the refund + by March 24-25 and you confirmed to me that you did receive it. I asked if the other officiant you hired cost more because I would pay those extra fees. You said it wasn't necessary. And I have apologized, profusely.
When mix-ups like this happen, I DO accept full responsibility. As the Founder of this organization, the buck stops with me. Perhaps I did not clearly communicate that you could reach Brandon. I told you about my Paris trip a few weeks before it was scheduled, arranged for back up and sent all of this information to you. Again, I can only assume that I did not communicate clearly.
When something goes wrong, we try to make sure we don't repeat our mistake. I think the both of us can agree that I probably should not commit to clients if their event is within a week of when I travel internationally. There are just too many opportunities for things to go wrong (like you not being able to reach me, and apparently unaware I was over the Atlantic Ocean). So I will no longer accept assignments if the dates fall a week or less around any international travel. If you have any other suggestions on things we could have done to serve you better, your input would be much valued.
I am glad that you were able to arrange for another officiant and that your wedding happened on time. I hope it was beautiful. I wish you a long marriage filled with happiness and love. -
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A huge mistake that cost me!
How does she have good reviews?? Kristi was TERRIBLE! Not only did she get our kids names wrong, but she called my husband by 2 completely different names. Even the venue manager was perturbed. Then, to make it so much worse we were contacted bythe clerk of court, informing us that she wrote the wrong date on our certificate. Clerk of Court, as well as myself, have not been able to contact her. So now I have to reapply for a marriage license and get remarried! Worst officiant ever!Ceremonies By Kristi and Associates's reply:
Brittany,
I am just floored by your review. We talked many times before and after your wedding and you never mentioned that you were unhappy. In fact, right after the ceremony, I asked if it was ok and you said, “Yes, very good.”
I’m wondering if you just didn’t care for my personality (which is OK…we are human and you can’t like everyone). I was born and raised in Washington, DC and realize that my personality can be off putting for some, especially those who do not know me. People in the south either love me or hate me. In DC, I’m just a normal person.
That’s why we encourage our clients to talk to several of our officiants and choose who they “click” with best. I wish you would’ve told me before your wedding that you might want to give a different officiant a try. That’s why we have such a diverse group. There’s no hurt feelings in these situations bc our #1 goal is to help make your wedding magical. And only after the fact do I know that one of our other officiants could have made your day spectacular.
As for the marriage license, (and this comes from the TOP lady in Louisiana, over vital records)….all that was needed was for me to write an affidavit swearing that I performed your marriage on the correct date and in compliance with Louisiana laws….have it notarized and turn it into the Clerk of Court. Then they could have issued your certificate without even bothering you. I had to do this once for a client whose filled out license was in the back of a postal truck that went off a bridge, into a River….7 months AFTER the fact (being handled by East Baton Rouge). She received her Marriage Certificate 2 days after I turned the affidavit into the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court.
The folks at St Tammany had apparently never heard of this. I gave them the contact information for the lead manager for the state, the manager at East Baton Rouge, and a few others so they could verify (I even had the official template printed for LA marriage license affidavit which was all we needed to take care of this…and WITHOUT changing the date of your wedding ….which was IMPORTANT! I tried to advocate for you). They refused to make a call or 2 to check and see if we could do the affidavit.
After multiple phone calls, trying to get them to reach out to their higher-ups (and refusals every time), I went and bought a new packet for you. That afternoon my husband came home after being told he had stage 4 skin cancer and also needed open heart surgery. Our kids are grown and live far away so it’s just the 2 of us.
After one of the most horrible months of my life, when the surgeries were done and he was more independent, I returned to my back logged admin work and went to your license 1st. The 30 days had passed the day before.
I am sorry this happened to you. Again, I tried to advocate for you using current Louisiana state laws….so that your wedding date wouldn’t change and you wouldn’t need to be bothered. It actually makes me angry too because even if you can’t stand me, I was your advocate and I don’t know what else I could have done to convince the clerks to take 5 minutes to make a phone call so they could hear from the big boss that an affidavit is preferable in this situation.
Anyway, I hope that everything is settled now. If you would like to get together and go to the lady at State Vital Records, maybe we could check and see if I could still do an affidavit so that you would have the correct wedding date on record because it IS a big deal. It’s worth asking. The worst that could happen is that she could say, “No.” But if you want to give it a shot, I will be your biggest advocate. Just give me a call or text and let me know if you want to try.
I hope the kids and family are happy and healthy.
Best,
Kristi -
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