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Daybreak Ceremonies

Daybreak Ceremonies

Southern Pines, NC
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    Cheryl Sent on 03/10/2014
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    Reverend Jim made our wedding a unique and special occasion. His blend of humor and the aviation theme of the vows hit the nail on the head! He was able to put into words the aura of our relationship. We were so blessed to have found the perfect person to marry us!

    He traveled through the snow to our home to marry us, at the last minute. He was more than accommodating to our needs and schedule.
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    Jim was very professional and a joy to work with on our wedding! He drove 2+ hours just to marry us on the beach! He is LGBT friendly, and understands how much it means to marry your soulmate. He took the time to guide us through the process and try to get to know who we are as a couple and what our love means to each other.
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    User1638874 Sent on 05/30/2014
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    We cannot recommend Jim highly enough. My husband and I were stuck in a bind with an officiant that fell through two weeks before our wedding. We were so very fortunate to find out that Jim was available. Jim went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple and ensure we co-created a very personalized ceremony. He helped out with ensuring the rehearsal went smoothly and on the day of the wedding he was professional and thoughtful and just perfect in his delivery of the ceremony. THANK YOU, JIM!
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    Brian Sent on 06/30/2016
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    We just had our wedding and Jim was fantastic. His professionalism and quick responses made our day perfect. He always got back to us the same day and made the event stress free. I would highly recommend Jim. He was willing to travel and even rode a chair lift lol. He gave us a few ideas to make our day even more special and memorable. Thank you again Jim for making our day perfect.

    Brian and Gian
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    Sterling Sent on 06/05/2019
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    Excellent choice

    Jim was fantastic. He captured everything my wife and I wanted in our ceremony. He was comfortable, funny, emotional, thoughtful when planning the ceremony script, and very easy to work with through email. Jim was easily the best choice we made when planning our wedding.
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    Liz Sent on 04/27/2014
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    Jim was wonderful!! He was so easy to work with and the ceremony was perfect! Everyone who came to the wedding complimented us on how awesome the ceremony was and how great Jim was!
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    User3646880 Sent on 09/27/2018
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    We contacted Rev Jim DeKornfield to be our officiant. He made the process very simple and stress free. He guided us through each step we needed to take and was very helpful. When he found out there was a schedule conflict he reached out to us and asked if we would be interested in working with Rev Janet Kenworthy. Rev Kenworthy and Rev Dekornfield worked with us up until our wedding day. Rev Kenworthy created a beautiful story of our life together and the importance of family for both of us. Thank you both so much.

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    You are so sweet to say such nice things about Rev. Janet and I. Although it's really the two of us who thank you for allowing us to do our part to make your wedding day as wonderful as it should be.

    All the best for many years to come.
    Rev. Jim DeKornfeld
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    Tracy Sent on 06/26/2017
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    My wife and I are both female enlisted soldiers stationed in Alabama but wanted to get married in SC so that our family could be part of the ceremony. Reverend Jim Dekornfield was incredibly flexible, professional, and kind. He not only drove several hours to meet us but also helped us choose the perfect location as we were unfamiliar with the area. We are so very thankful of his services. We highly recommend Rev Dekornfield for couples who want an open-minded and welcoming officiant for their wedding ceremony.

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    Tracy,

    Officiating for you and Maya was so much fun. Any day you can be with two people in love, a supportive family, while knee deep in the surf is a good day.

    Best wishes for many wonderful years together.

    Rev. Jim
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    William Sent on 04/17/2015
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    Mr. Dekornfeld, was very professional. The ceremony that was written by him was exactly what we wanted! I would recommend his services to anyone!
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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 performed our wedding ceremony as well as our renewal of vows. We wouldn't have called him back if we didn't like him!
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    Chuck Sent on 09/09/2014
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    Went beyond our expectations. Awesome
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    Jonathan Sent on 07/29/2013
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    It was a pleasure meeting Jim and having him be our wedding officiant. His kind and warm words added so much warmth to our ceremony. We couldn't of asked for anything more. Thanks Jim!
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    Sharon Sent on 10/31/2017
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    Jim has to be the most complimented wedding officiant EVER!! My guest gushed and raved about the ceremony. Once we selected him, he took the time to understand our story and our preferences. He crafted the most beautiful ceremony that really fit us and our personalities. I highly recommend him!!!!!
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    Ashlie Sent on 12/28/2024
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    The best of the BEST!

    Jim made our wedding day so incredibly special and personalized. He is a true professional in this industry, and could not have been more prepared. From start to finish: he listened, was patient and informative, incredibly kind, and made our ceremony exactly what we wanted. He even offers handfasting, which I jumped at, and it was an absolutely stunning addition to our ceremony.

    Jim is the sweetest man, and was BORN to be an officiant! I cannot put into words just how extraordinary he is, and how intimate and sacred he made our wedding day. It was everything and more that we could have ever dreamed of. We are forever grateful for Jim, and look forward to using him again for a vow renewal in a few years!

    Book him. There is absolutely no one better than Jim. He will make your day the best ever!

    Daybreak Ceremonies's reply:

    Wow! What you just wrote is much better than anything I could have written.
    It was such a pleasure getting to know you and Devlin. I know you will have a long and happy journey together.
    Looking forward to being part of another special day a couple of years down the road.

    Jim
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    Top choice for a memorable ceremony

    Jim delivered an excellent ceremony which managed to blend the lines between romantic, traditional, humorous and intimate. Numerous guests told us the ceremony was one of the most memorable they had been to. On top of that, Jim was very responsive and made everything extremely easy. I'd say I'd love to do business with him again, but that wouldn't apply here - despite the excellent service.
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    Holly Sent on 10/01/2020
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    Absolutely Amazing

    This was an amazing experience, I couldn’t have been happier with the services that were provided for us! Jim DeKornfeld was amazing and made us feel so comfortable and accepted! I would recommend him a million times over!!

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    You and Elizabeth are wonderful. I look forward to getting together after you’ve resettled up north.
    Best wishes for many happy years together.

    Jim
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    Jim was a wonderful officiant! He completely custom tailored our wedding ceremony and told the "story" of my now husband and I. He was an amazing communicator and kept me in the loop and on track for our big day. With so many details to keep track of, he assisted in keeping me informed. Wouldn't recommend anyone else. He threw many of his own special touches in there that just felt right for our ceremony! Thanks again Jim Dekornfeld!
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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!!

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    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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    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!!!

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    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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    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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    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.

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    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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    Jim did an amazing job with our wedding. The service he wrote from our questionnaires couldn't have been any better. The guests at our wedding are still talking about how wonderful it was.
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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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