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Daybreak Ceremonies

Daybreak Ceremonies

Southern Pines, NC
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    Brandon S. Sent on 10/07/2024
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    Fantastic!

    Jim did such an amazing job helping us craft the perfect ceremony and making our day feel special. Would highly recommend him!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    You two did all the heavy lifting.
    I just made it sweet and legal.

    Best wishes for many happy years ahead.

    Jim
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    Amanda S. Sent on 05/19/2024
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    Truly Special!

    Jim was a wonderful officiant and truly made our experience so special. Highly Recommend!! He was very flexible for available dates and times and we got to know each other a bit over the phone first, which was wonderful. He made the process very easy and we are grateful to call him a friend.

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    Amanda,

    You and Karl are a wonderful couple. I wish you many happy years together and look forward to a public ceremony you’ll cherish forever.

    Take care,

    Jim
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    Emily W. Sent on 06/04/2024
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    The best officiant we could've asked for!

    Jim made our ceremony so special. He thought of every little detail and helped us feel comfortable in such a big moment. We got so many compliments on what an incredible ceremony it was - so many people thought we had known Jim our whole lives for how perfectly he summed us up as people in his writings. His whole process makes figuring out your perfect ceremony a breeze and he stayed in close contact with us right up until the wedding day! He was flexible in offering lots of different options to customize our ceremony in whatever way we wanted and took the time to breakdown our options for us. We really can't recommend him enough. If you're looking for an officiant for your wedding, put your trust in Jim, you won't regret it!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Wow. I think what you wrote here is much better than anything I wrote for you.

    I look forward to seeing you and your family again when you come back to the Sand Hills.

    I wish you many wonderful years together. You are the perfect couple.

    Jim
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    Hailey M. Sent on 07/06/2023
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    Amazing Experience!

    Jim did a wonderful job at making our ceremony special! 10/10 would recommend!
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    Danny C. Sent on 05/22/2023
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    Wonderful Officiant!

    Jim was fantastic. He was polite, respectful, funny, and personal. Our family spoke very highly of his ceremony afterwards. Hallie and I were honored to have him marry us. Thank you Jim!

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    You two are an awesome couple. I look forward to writing your Renewal of Vows in 5 years or so.

    Take care of each other.

    Jim
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    Jessica A. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    Fun and Personal Ceremony

    We highly recommend Jim as an officiant! We hired Jim for our non-religious ceremony. Jim had us fill out questionnaires independently, then developed his personalized ceremony script based on our responses. We were offered the opportunity to review and edit well in advance of the wedding, which I felt like reduced a lot of stress for us without taking away from the special moment. Jim was always prompt and clear in his communication and was exactly where he said he would be, when he said he would be there. We recommend Jim!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    You two are amazing. Thanks so much for allowing me to have the opportunity you gave me to share in your wedding.
    Best wishes for many years to come.

    Jim
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    Sarah H. Sent on 06/25/2023
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    Exceptional

    We were married by Jim in May 2023 and could not have had a better experience. He took the time getting to know us, revised our ceremony until it was absolutely everything we wanted it to be. He was available for our rehearsal dinner, was able to answer all our questions and walked us through what we needed to know. The Wedding Day came, and everything was incredibly professional and personal to us, we had many guests complimenting how beautiful and heartfelt the ceremony was, it was all thanks to Jim!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    It is incredibly satisfying to work with couples like the two of you.
    Best wishes for many years to come. Hopefully you’ll give me a call in 5 years or so for your Renewal of Vows ceremony.

    Take care of each other,

    Jim
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    Bridget A. Sent on 11/30/2022
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    Small Intimate Wedding Ceremony

    Jim was so wonderful to work with. He agreed to help us out last minute and we are so grateful. He met with us and after talking with him he promptly put together a personal and sincere ceremony. He was flexible and prompt, we really could not have had our day go well without him. He was so personable and truly listened to what we wanted in our ceremony. I would highly recommend for any type of ceremony you may want.

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    You two are such a wonderful couple. Best wishes for many happy years together. Having Mike as co-officiate was just great.

    Jim
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    Danielle Sent on 10/20/2014
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    Jim was great! The ceremony was amazing. Everyone at my wedding loved it.
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    Balarama A. Sent on 10/09/2022
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    Great officiant

    Jim was a great officiant. He was prompt, easy to work with, and took what we said seriously. He conducted the ceremony with both good humor and professionalism.
    We would recommend him for your wedding.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Bala, you and Savannah were a dream to officiate for. Everything worked.
    I know that the years you two share will be wonderful.

    Jim
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    Katie B. Sent on 09/18/2022
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    A wonderful experience

    Jim was truly exceptional to work with when officiating our wedding. Anytime we had questions, Jim was always responsive in a timely manner. Jim did a great job getting to know my husband and I, he drafted our ceremony reading as if he had known us for years. I would recommend Jim an officiant and am also interested in a vow renewal in the future.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Some wedding ceremonies almost write themselves. The story you two told was so sweet and loving it was a pleasure for me to be a part of your day.
    Best wishes for years to come.

    Jim
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    Benjamin M. Sent on 12/14/2021
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    Couldn’t have wished for better!

    Jim was absolutely wonderful. My wife and I could not have asked for a better officiant. If we were to ever renew our vows, it would be with Day Break Ceremonies.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Merry Christmas and hope to see you in 5 years (if not before), for your Renewal of Vows. Hopefully 2022 will be a wonderful year for you.

    Jim
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    Nathan G. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Wonderful & Professional

    We were looking for a unique and special ceremony experience and Jim did such a great job at accommodating our wishes. He was able to be professional and funny while keeping the ceremony moving along with good flow. In addition, he has had phenomenal communication with us before and after the wedding, which has seriously alleviated our stress. We couldn't be happier with everything he has done for us and would absolutely recommend his services to anyone in need

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    You two are an amazing couple. Thanks so much for allowing me to play the part I had on your wedding day.

    Jim
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    Alyssa Sent on 06/15/2020
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    A Memorable Ceremony

    Rev. DeKornfeld not only helped us prepare a ceremony that was meaningful to us, but he also adapted that ceremony as our plans changed to the format of a virtual wedding. It was everything we wanted in a ceremony and provided a chance to share our story with our family that watched from across the country. We are so thankful for Jim's patience and quick communication with us during this uncertain time.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Thanks so much for your kind words. You two were the super stars being able to adjust your plans and your ceremony to have so many of your friends and family participate even though they could not attend in person. I'll always remember your ceremony with great fondness.
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    Dusti P. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    Jim with Day Break Ceremonies was amazing!!

    Jim was awesome!! He was extremely flexible with our very last minute ceremony. He wrote an amazing ceremony that perfectly captured what we wanted for our day. He was early to the ceremony, and brought humor and fun as well. Highly recommend!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    You two make a wonderful couple and the vows you wrote to each other were so perfect. Thanks so much for allowing me in on the fun.
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    Jordan H. Sent on 10/19/2021
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    Amazing Wedding Officiant!

    Jim made my husband and I's wedding day on 10/09/2021 at The Evermore in Apex NC so incredibly special. He wrote the perfect ceremony for us and we could not have asked for a better way to start our marriage. We would 100% recommend Jim to anyone looking for a thoughtful officiant who will make your big day even better! Thank you Jim!!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    You are so kind. Thanks for allowing me to play the part I was able to play on your wedding day. You two are wonderful.
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    Mary N. Sent on 10/13/2021
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    Informal & Humorous

    Jim performed a perfect ceremony for us - we received so many compliments from our guests on how touching and fun the whole experience was - not only for them - but for both of us. He was very easy to work with and incorporated all of our suggestions into the ceremony. We are extremely glad we chose Jim to marry us.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    With over 300 weddings under my belt it’s impossible to have a favorite story or perfect couple, but you two are really on the list.

    Best wishes for many happy years together.

    Jim
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    Jessica D. Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Fun and Perfect!

    Jim is the best!
    All I asked of him was to make the ceremony lighthearted and fun. He went above and beyond to make the ceremony exactly what I wanted and was great at communicating and making sure we had plenty of time to look over everything and to add any input on the speech. He was so funny and I couldn't stop smiling the entire ceremony. He is a man that wears many hats because he also had such sweet words added in that described exactly how I was feeling so perfectly and made sure that my dad who passed away was mentioned in such a beautiful way! Best decision we made! Oh, not to mention he drove from 1 hour away as well! Absolutely so happy! Thank you so much Jim! Definitely recommend 100 percent :)

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Jessica. you are way too kind. You and Jesse made my job very easy and everyone I've told about the "Flower Dude" has cracked up.
    I hope to see you in about 5 years for a renewal of vows ceremony, until then.,

    Best wishes,

    Jim DeKornfeld
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    Ayla R. Sent on 08/07/2021
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    Very professional, friendly and helpful

    Jim was very professional and helpful as we planned a very last minute ceremony. We filled out a questionnaire and he was able to make a warm, personalized script for the ceremony from it.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Hi Ayla,
    Thanks for your kind words and for introducing me to the Soirée on South. Very cool place to get married.

    Best wishes for many wonderful years together.

    Jim
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    Duane B. Sent on 08/12/2021
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    A wedding ceremony we will cherish forever.

    Absolutely could not have picked a better individual than Jim DeKornfeld to officiate our wedding ceremony. His sincere and professional approach toward planning and officiating was incredible. We appreciated his sincerity and motivation to get to know both of us on a personal level and to discover the path that our relationship had taken from first introduction to the decision to marry. He personalized our ceremony and gave us an event that we will cherish forever.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Thanks for your kind words. Kind of surprised that it took you two only 20 odd years of living together to finally tie the knot, but I am delighted that I was the one to officiate for you. Your story is great and being part of your ceremony was a blast!

    Looking forward to seeing you soon.

    Jim
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    Caroline P. Sent on 04/29/2021
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    Simply the best!

    My fiancé and I were going back on forth on if we "needed" an officiant or if we should just get a friend to do it. Trust me when I say, go ahead and book the professional, it makes all the difference. Jim did an amazing job. He was very prompt in responding to emails and phone calls. We spoke with Jim and he had us fill out a questionnaire. From our answers, he developed a ceremony draft. We would send it back and forth with edits until ultimately it became our final ceremony. The final product was literally perfect. It captured all of our emotions and fit who my fiancé and I were as individuals and as a couple. The way Jim delivered the speech, it seemed as if he had known us for years and watched us develop our relationship into love. Guests would come up to us at the reception and ask if Jim was a family friend because the ceremony was so personal and touching. Thank you Jim for the incredible job. You made us laugh, you made us cry, you brought out the emotions in us and made our ceremony the best part of our wedding.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    It’s incredibly satisfying to take the information I learn from the couple to create the first draft of the ceremony. It’s even more satisfying when the couple’s feedback and editing vastly improve the first draft. We went back and forth several times and I believe your ceremony was one of the best I’ve had the pleasure to present. Thanks so much for allowing me to play the part I had on your wedding day.

    Best wishes for many happy years together.

    Jim
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    Jim is the best

    Hiring Jim was the least stressful part of our wedding. He was very accommodating, understanding, arrived on time, and was not afraid of horses. Thanks for the wonderful ceremony Jim!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    In the 400 or so weddings I’ve officiated yours was the first and only to have the bride and groom arrive on horseback. How wonderful is that?
    Best wishes for many happy years together.

    Jim
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    A perfect ceremony

    Jim created a wonderful ceremony for us and was very open and flexible to any changes and ideas we asked to make our ceremony perfect for us. He recommended a sand ceremony to symbolically create our new family and it was a beautiful and meaningful part of our day. He was kind, easy to work with and prompt. I would recommend him to anyone!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Thanks so much for your kind words.
    I’m so happy to have been asked to officiate for you and doubly happy that the rain held off long enough to have the ceremony on the tee box at Pinehurst #2.
    It was perfect.
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    Jim Saved the Day!!

    We are a Covid couple and were originally to be married by a friend of ours who lives in NY. 3 weeks prior to our wedding date, our friend had to tell us he could no longer attend nor perform our wedding due to restrictions. We scrambled to find a Minister at our late date and came across Jim. The first conversation I had with Jim I knew he was perfect for our ceremony. An open minded Christian who truly loves what he does and it shows!! Jim was able to get to know my husband and I over the following 3 weeks and created a ceremony that was personal, funny and touching. We recommend Jim to anyone in the Pinehurst/Southern Pines area!!!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    As discussed earlier, I wish you clear skies, smooth air, and many wonderful years together.
    Thanks so much for allowing me to play the part I had on your wedding day.

    Jim
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