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Ceremony by Cynthia

Ceremony by Cynthia

Kitty Hawk, NC
4.9 out of 5 rating, 35 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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35 Reviews
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    Maria G. Sent on 04/22/2024
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    Wonderful experience

    We had a very small wedding on the beach and Cynthia was absolutely perfect. She worked with us to create our own ceremony and was flexible with respect to time and location. We definitely met a friend when we met Cynthia.
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    Sarah Sent on 10/10/2023
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    Wonderful ceremony!!

    Cynthia was a dream to work with!! She listened to all of our comments and molded everything into a beautiful ceremony. She sent us multiple samples and allowed us to read through and choose the bits and pieces that fit us and our relationship the best. Cynthia helped make our ceremony the one that we dreamed of and we are so thankful to her!!
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    Greg G. Sent on 10/08/2023
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    Cynthia was perfect for us

    My wife and I decided to have a very simple, very impromptu vow renewal on the beach with just the two of us. Literally a couple days before doing it, Cynthia was able to fit us in during a very busy weekend down in Kitty Hawk. She was super helpful in more than just our ceremony, giving us resturant tips as most were pretty packed and a lot of other great suggestions to help us have an amazing weekend.
    She was gave us a number of choices with the ceremony to fit us. She kept in contact the entire time and was prompt in arriving. She really did give is an amazing ceremony on the beach and made it a very special afternoon for Kelly and I. She even snapped a couple pictures for my wife and I since it was just the two of us. I would and will highly recomend her to anyone in need of an officiant for any ceremony in the outer banks. Thanks again Cynthia.
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    Taylor W. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Elopement at the Beach

    Cynthia was incredible! We decided to do a small elopement with just immediate family & she was there for me every step of the way! Every question I had she helped me to find an answer. Super flexible, had to change our location due to hurricane Lee winds. Overall super lovely, and kind. Would always recommend.
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    Cyara S. Sent on 09/11/2023
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    Cynthia was amazing!

    Cynthia made our process as easy as it could be! We were from out of state, and she made sure everything was taken care of. From the beginning all the way to the end. Cynthia spoke with such positivity and thoughtful words, it’s like she knew us forever! I would recommend Cynthia to everyone in OBX❤️
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    Taylor B. Sent on 09/12/2023
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    The absolute BEST officiant

    I had the absolute pleasure of having the best wedding officiant in the Outer Banks for our special day. She was incredibly accommodating, professional, and helpful throughout the entire process. Her ceremony was not only beautiful but also personalized to reflect our unique love story. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to make our day truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
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    Jaclyn C. Sent on 06/25/2023
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    Wonderful experience and perfect ceremony

    Cynthia was the perfect choice for our Outer Banks wedding! She was very accommodating, as we had to reschedule due to weather. The ceremony she prepared and the words she spoke were perfect for us. She was very responsive to messages and was a pleasure to work with.
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    Ashley G. Sent on 07/14/2023
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    The best OBX officiant

    Cynthia was truly a dream to work with! We were very anxious about the ceremony part of our wedding and weren't sure what exactly we wanted. Cynthia met with us 3 times before our wedding weekend and provided us with a ton of samples to help us craft the perfect ceremony for us. She was kind and super easy to work with. Our ceremony was so perfect and we are so thankful Cynthia was a part of it!

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Thank you so much Ashley! I had so much fun getting to know you and Dan, and was just as excited as you were when the big day arrived… I had tears in my eyes when you walked down the aisle! I look forward to seeing you again when you are in the OBX… until then, take care of yourself & each other! 🥰
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    Jessica Sent on 05/20/2023
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    Incredible women!

    I did all my planning 10+ hour drive away in another state up north. We talked via email, phone, and text message. When speaking with her it’s like I’ve know her for years. Also I had no idea what I was doing she helped me along the way with so many other things aside from the wedding. Such as places to shop, eat, live music, you name it she suggested it for us. I am so pleased with everything! Cynthia is such a caring , kind , soft spoken women. I hope in 10 years we can hire her again to do a vow for renewal ♥️

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Awww! Thank you SO much Jessica! It was truly my pleasure meeting & "marrying" you & Eric! No need to hire me for a vow renewal, it would be my anniversary gift! :) Wishing you a FABULOUS future with the one you love!

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    Miranda L. Sent on 06/08/2022
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    Perfect Elopement!

    Cynthia was extremely kind, professional, flexible, and responsive throughout the entire process. She helped us create a personalized ceremony script for our intimate elopement and provided recommendations for location and timing. She was willing to work around the weather and helped answer all of our questions prior to the ceremony. Cynthia made the entire experience stress free and we highly recommend her for an OBX ceremony!!

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Thank you so much Miranda! It was truly my pleasure meeting & “marrying” you & Tyler! 🥰 I loved your vows & the intimate ceremony you two created. I look forward to getting together again in the years to come! Take care of each other!
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    Emily M. Sent on 04/15/2022
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    Perfect Ceremony

    Cynthia was fantastic! She's very professional, addressed all of our questions and concerns, and guided us in creating a simple yet beautiful ceremony that felt perfect for our intimate wedding. She really made us feel at ease and can't recommend her enough for an OBX ceremony!
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    Holly S. Sent on 04/27/2020
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    Destination elopement with countless challenges.

    With a committed foundation to successful outcomes, Cynthia's enhanced planning, and professional skillsets delivered additional strength to our vows with a focus on compassion, and comfort. Thanks to Cynthia, our destination elopement, was breathtaking.

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Thank you for your review, Holly! During these stressful times, it was wonderful to work with you,and be able to fulfill your dream of being married on our beautiful sound. I appreciate your communication & flexibility throughout the planning process,and wish you & Kevin a wonderful newlywed year! I hope to renew your vows on the beach someday!
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    Michael J. Sent on 09/21/2021
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    Perfect surprise vow renewal

    I reached out to Cynthia to set up a surprise vow renewal for our 16th anniversary and she was able to get it coordinated and done perfectly in a 6 day span. My wife was absolutely surprised and it went exactly as she had dreamed. Cynthia not only helped with the vows renewal speech and gave us options, but also location, timing and restaurants suggestions (which were perfect as well). It was the absolute perfect ceremony and will 1000% suggest Cynthia to anyone.

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    It was so much fun surprising Kellie! Her tears warmed my heart and your romantic nature was inspiring! It was a pleasure making her dream of a vow renewal come true… I wish you both the very best in the years ahead!
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    Dani M. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    100000% recommend

    Cynthia made our experience feel like a walk in the park! She provided all the information we needed and asked for in a timely manner and was more than willing to accommodate our day when the weather didn’t agree with our original beach wedding plan. My wife and I feel extremely blessed to have had her be a part of our special day. She was more than willing to call us, meet in person with us, and keep all lines of communication open whenever we needed her. We couldn’t have picked someone better to play such an important role in the union of our lives!

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Dani,

    I am SO sorry that I did not respond to your awesome review. I LOVED meeting and marrying you & Amber! It was an incredibly moving ceremony with two women who have so much love and respect for each other; and your son. 🥰 Thank you for letting me be a part of such an amazing occasion!
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    Brittney W. Sent on 05/26/2021
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    May 20th 2021

    We were so happy to have Cynthia as our officiant. She looked over the ceremony wording I put together and helped to make it fit our wedding. She was very kind when talking on the phone and did a wonderful job at the ceremony!

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Thank you so much Brittney! It was a pleasure working with you & performing your ceremony. You were a beautiful bride and I loved watching you recite your vows to Cody. I wish you both an amazing future full of love!
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    Lauren H. Sent on 05/03/2021
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    Cynthia was wonderful

    Cynthia was the officiant at our wedding. Throughout the process, she always answered any questions we had and was so nice to speak with. Cynthia came to our rehearsal and helped us prepare for the big day. So was so wonderful, would highly recommend!
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    Lew W. Sent on 10/03/2019
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    We Love Cynthia!

    There's not enough good things to say about Cynthia to be sufficient, but I'll name a few. She's extremely easy to talk to. We had some vague ideas about what we didn't want to do, but not a lot of concrete ideas about what we wanted to do. We had a great phone conversation with Cynthia and after that she sent tons of materials from possible ceremony structure to some really amazing readings. She urged us to cut and paste at will. A couple days before the ceremony we met with her for wine and had such a great time, we kept forgetting we were there to discuss business. On top of that, she had tons of great OBX recommendations for restaurants, bars, and live music. For a wedding that was also a vacation this helped a lot and really shaped our experience. Then, when it came to the actual ceremony, it was all very lovely and stress free. She was so warm with us and our family members and friends, it felt as if she was absolutely meant to be there. All in all, if you're getting married in the Outer Banks, absolutely, I urge you to hire Cynthia.
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    Marissa G. Sent on 01/22/2021
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    great ceremony

    Cynthia was super easy to work with! She promptly responded to our emails and was easily accessible via phone. Because we don't live in the OBX, she spoke with us on the phone for a while to get to know a little about us and our personalities. We discussed things that we did and didn't want during our ceremony and part of our vows. She emailed us several examples of vows so we could mix and match different parts to make the vows that worked for us. She took our input and worked her magic to make it flow and personalize it. We were extremely pleased with how our vows turned out and it perfectly matched what we envisioned to make our ceremony complete. Thank you for everything!
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    Antonia Sent on 10/04/2020
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    Ceremony by Cynthia

    So happy we found Cynthia to perform our ceremony! From day one she was super responsive. We decided last minute to change a few things up and do a small ceremony due to COVID. She went above and beyond to make our day special. Being from out of town, she emailed and messaged us several options and always was there to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend her!

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    Thank you & congratulations to you and Jose! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family ; and I wish you a future filled with health, happiness, laughter & lots of love!
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    Clair S. Sent on 06/30/2020
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    Cynthia feels like home!

    My wedding planner recommended Cynthia and I will be forever grateful. After the first conversation I felt instantly comfortable and happy with our decision. We planned, re-planned and ultimately conducted a small ceremony with a same-day wedding date change and Cynthia was supportive all the way through. We had drinks with her the week of our wedding and it felt like talking with an old friend. She went out of her way to make it to our wedding a day early. She has a very loving and calming presence about her. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone getting married in the area. We love you, Cynthia!

    Ceremony by Cynthia's reply:

    I love that I feel like "home"! :) What a compliment, thank you Clair! I love you both too & can't wait to celebrate your 1 year Anniversary with you! Until then, be well and enjoy being a newlywed! xxx
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    Kathi D. Sent on 01/20/2019
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    Like working with a friend

    I just got off the phone with Cynthia & I am so excited to be booking her as our officiant for our wedding next year. I literally felt like I was talking to an old friend she’s so personable & friendly. Even though I am heterosexual I have strong beliefs in the fact that love is love regardless of gender & she is more than happy to perform same sex marriages. I believe that divorce is necessary when things aren’t working & you’ve tried to make it work- she has no issue with & doesn’t judge people who are divorced. I want the person performing our ceremony to be someone who holds similar beliefs. I am agnostic- she isn’t but took no issue with that & didn’t preach religion to me when I told her that. She even started giving me great advice on ways to save money on our multiple upcoming expenses & recommendations of great vendors since this will be a destination wedding making it difficult to know the best people & deals out there. She also said she’ll be happy to customize our vows, gave me suggestions on them & is going to send me some sample vows to help me with ideas to make it the perfect day. I can’t wait til our special day & look forward to her making our love official!
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    Patrick D. Sent on 02/10/2021
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    Outstanding Officiant

    Cynthia was excellent. She fulfilled every request and delivered our vows impeccably and with grace. I would recommend her to anyone getting married in the OBX area. We are so thankful to have worked with her!!!
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    Andy L. Sent on 11/05/2019
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    Seamless and Relaxing

    She spoke with us prior to the ceremony and helped us develop a seamless process that was extremely comfortable to us. She accommodated all our ideas and was very flexible with concerns we had. She felt like a member of the family by the time all was said and done.
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    Alisa H. Sent on 08/08/2019
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    Last minute

    I reached out to Cynthia at the very last minute and she was so gracious to accommodate us. She could not have been more prompt, personable and responsive.
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    Lisa S. Sent on 08/13/2019
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    Enchanting ceremony - delightful officiant


    .....When you know you are where you are meant to be with the one officiant who is designed to transform your dreams into your reality. This is exactly what Cynthia has done for us. She received our plans of elopement with only a few days notice prior to our requested ceremony date. We emailed her on Saturday evening and though she was out with friends, within minutes we received her reply.
    She communicated with us regularly, ensuring that everything was exactly the way we envisioned. Cynthia offered suggestions and recommendations that added even more beauty to the most intimate moment of our lives. Cynthia’s expertise was very evident throughout the entire process leading up to and during the ceremony.
    The best services always extend from those who love what they do, and Cynthia was no exception to the rule. Her kindness and joyful spirit bestowed before, during and after our ceremony will always be remembered with gratitude and thanksgiving.
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