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    Matty W. Sent on 02/08/2023
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    We love Joseph!

    Joseph is awesome! When we first started looking for officiants, Joseph stood out to us because of his care, attention to detail, and eagerness. He connected us with a fantastic photographer as well! Even within our short time frame, Joseph took the time and effort to really get to know us as a couple and really make our ceremony special. We highly recommend Joseph if you are looking to get married in Maui!
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    Paige S. Sent on 05/11/2022
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    The perfect officiant!

    Joseph was such a joy to work with. Even though we were planning our elopement from across the country in South Carolina, he made it feel as personal as possible. He spoke to us on the phone, had us fill out a questionnaire and really got to know us before he wrote our ceremony. The ceremony felt like it fit us so perfectly. When we made it to Hawaii, Joseph insisted we meet him for coffee before the big day and I am so glad we did. Not only is he kind and an amazing officiant but also a wealth of knowledge about Maui. When we walked on the beach for our ceremony it felt like we were there with a friend because Joseph made us so comfortable. Thank you Joseph! We owe you a visit next time we are in Maui.
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    Jacqueline L. Sent on 04/27/2022
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    We love Joseph!

    Though we decided to do a destination wedding, it was still important for us to have Jewish traditions in our ceremony. Joseph was able to help us with this and ensured that all of the our traditions were included. He was very knowledgeable about Judaism, the traditions and even taught us a lot! What was most special about Joseph and our experience is that he really wanted to get to know us. He took his time and had several at-length conversations with us over the phone. This allowed him to make our ceremony so special and personalized. He also met with us the day prior to our ceremony and even offered to meet with us before we left the island. He takes the couples that he weds very seriously and wants to keep a close relationship with them. He is truly one of a kind. Our family and friends had such great things to say about the ceremony that he created for us. Thank you Joseph!
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    Chase Sent on 04/01/2022
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    Professional And Personal

    We considered several options on different websites looking for an officiant in Maui at the end of February. After talking with Joseph we learned that he was the most personal and had very much respect for the act of marriage and very respectful for our special day. We were able to easily communicate with Joseph, we knew what we were paying for and thought value compared to other options was top notch. Joseph is a good man, we very happy with him and his service.
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    Josh E. Sent on 01/06/2022
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    A Wonderful Experience!

    We had a wonderful experience working with Joseph and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant here on Maui. We loved Joseph's collaborative approach to the ceremony and enjoyed the ability to really personalize it to fit who we are and what we wanted. We were looking for a light-hearted ceremony that incorporated elements of the Jewish tradition while staying away from it feeling overly religious. Joseph struck a perfect balance and delivered a ceremony that was everything we could have hoped for. Joseph was an absolute pleasure to work with and after our experience, we consider him a dear friend.
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    Barbie W. Sent on 10/25/2021
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    Wonderful Experience, Thank you!

    Joseph was exactly what we were hoping for as the officiant for our wedding. He was so personable and make it so easy for us. We wanted a short and simple ceremony as it was just the two of us and the vows and ceremony he wrote was perfect. We asked him to choose the beach and to recommend a photographer and he was so helpful and kind. Highly recommended!
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    Xóchitl C. Sent on 10/17/2021
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    Amazing, everything we hoped for 🥰

    My husband and I were so overwhelmed with the entire wedding process. Luckily, Joseph was very helpful from the start. He coordinated everything we needed and made everything super easy! The ceremony was beautifully written and the beach was breathtaking! We had such a great experience with Joseph as our officiant!
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    Peter A. Sent on 10/31/2021
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    Excellent Experience in Maui

    Joseph did an excellent job officiating our wedding in Maui. He was knowledgeable about venues and locations that fit our requirements, was an excellent communicator and made our special day awesome. He was very passionate and enthusiast working with us and provided guidance if we had questions.
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    Sarah D. Sent on 05/13/2021
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    Kind man with a big heart will make your day special!

    Joseph is a kind man with a big heart. He helped us with the whole process and made it easy. The secluded beach he recommended was absolutely breathtaking. The vows were beautifully written. Highly recommended!
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    Ryan M. Sent on 03/31/2021
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    Wonderful, Perfect, Amazing

    We cannot say enough about how easy and wonderful it was working with Joseph. He gave us the ceremony we dreamed of and we would recommend him to anyone wishing to get married.

    We decided to get married about a month before our vacation to Maui, thinking it would be an amazing place to have our ceremony. Having never been to Hawaii, and knowing nobody on the island, we started looking into the process and at possible officiants. What stood out about Joseph was not only that he performed ceremonies large and small, but he was one of the very few that wasn’t trying to “sell” you something. Most places offered wedding packages, which wasn’t what we were looking for. As it would only be the two of us, we wanted a simple ceremony on the beach. Not only did Joseph deliver on what we wanted, he made it easy every step of the way. Starting with our first conversation, Joseph was solely focused on what we wanted, and gave us a ceremony that was personal and tailored to us. Simply, we could not have dreamed of a more perfect ceremony.

    So, if you are looking to get married on Maui, reach out to Joseph. We are confident he will give you the wedding of your dreams.

    Ryan & Jaime
    Married 2/27/21
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    Sam M. Sent on 02/11/2021
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    Wonderful experience

    Joseph was the perfect officiant for us! He cares so much about the wedding couple and tries to create an individualized picture-perfect ceremony. He really gets to know you and writes a ceremony from the bottom of his heart. We found him very reachable, easy to work with, and thought he did a fantastic job! We would recommend him to any of our friends.
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    Mark T. Sent on 12/31/2020
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    Highly recommended!!

    Joseph was great! My wife and I couldn't have been happier with our ceremony. Joseph really took the time to talk with us over multiple calls and emails to make sure everything was just perfect for our big day. I can't recommend Joseph enough if you are considering getting married in Maui.
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    Nessie Sent on 01/11/2021
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    Reliable, Stress free and Amazing

    I happened upon Joseph’s website in my search for an officiator.
    I was in Ghana (west Africa ) when I first contacted him. My responses to his emails were slow but he was very accommodating and held our dates for us.
    We were able to rest and enjoy our time in Maui as Joseph handled all details for our special day, from photo to video to my bouquet to a last minute location change .
    He’s also a very sweet Man and he customized the ceremony to suit us perfectly. I highly recommend him !! Definitely a 5 star experience
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    Gail K. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Personal touches and respect for your relationship

    Joseph was a delight to work with as we planned our commitment ceremony! He was very thoughtful about incorporating details about our lives and our relationship into the ceremony, and also added some special requests that we had made. We met with him the day before our event, and we had a wonderful connection which made the ceremony that much more relaxed and personal. He honors the Hawaiian culture and traditions (such as a conch blowing, if desired) while assuring that your ceremony is just what you have in mind. We highly recommend Joseph Narrowe as an officiant - you can't go wrong!

    Gail Kouame and Evan Spill
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    Ali Sent on 05/14/2019
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    Perfect Experience

    Planning a destination wedding can be a difficult and stressful process and the person officiating your wedding is one of the most important things you chose. We were lucky enough to find Joseph early on in the process and the experience could not have been better. Joseph immediately set up a call with my husband and I because he wanted to know about our relationship and what we wanted in our ceremony. Through conversations and a comprehensive worksheet, Joseph was able to craft a beautiful ceremony that suited us perfectly. The first time I read it I cried! We met in person in Maui. Then perhaps most important, on the day of the wedding he made sure we were calm and happy. Thank you Joseph for helping to make our Maui wedding special and memorable! We recommend him to anyone, especially interfaith couples.
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    Abel Sent on 07/03/2018
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    I give Mr. Narrow 5 stars . Very satisfied with his services. Affordable and worth every dollar! Couldn’t of asked for anything more romantic on the beach.
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    Dan Sent on 06/25/2018
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    We had six weeks to plan a wedding in Maui and hired Joseph Narrowe as our officiant. With no real understanding of how to go about doing this, Joseph was extremely helpful in helping us select a beach location that was away from the crowds and quite beautiful. Furthermore, he tailored and wrote our wedding vows; personalizing them and speaking to us and our relationship. He embraced and understood the significance of the moment, and for that we are grateful. Additionally, he allowed us to bring in our own photographer (someone we hired from the island), which made for a seamless and perfect wedding.
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    Autumn Sent on 06/19/2018
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    Joseph performed as the officiant in our ceremony, and I couldn't have been happier to have chosen him for our special day. He responded to all emails promptly, which takes a lot of stress off you when you're planning an elopement from afar.
    He spent 15 minutes on the phone with me, answering my questions and getting to know me. He immediately made me feel at ease, and I knew immediately that I had chosen the right person.
    The day before the ceremony, he met my fiance and I for coffee. It was so nice to get to sit down with him in person before he became such a big part of our intimate moment. I had forgotten to make arrangements to meet a marriage licence agent, but Joseph had the name of a lady who was able to meet with us the next morning. They saved the day!
    On the day of our elopement, Joseph was on time, calm and reassuring, and very professional and personable. The ceremony went perfect! The vows were just what we wanted and really reflected us as a couple. Joseph made us feel like he genuinely cared about us and making our union special. And he did just that!
    I would highly recommend Joseph! We feel like we have made a friend in him. He is a genuine person who truly enjoys what he does. He is patient, kind, and calming. So happy he was available to be part of our special day.
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    Erin Sent on 07/20/2018
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    Reverend Joseph married my husband and I on May 19, 2018 (in Kapalua, Maui), and words cannot describe how pleased we were with the ceremony he wrote and delivered. He was such an important part of our big day and we’re so grateful we found him! We first heard about Joseph through a referral, and fortunately were able to meet him and spend some quality time together before our wedding (as we live in Los Angeles and were planning a wedding from afar). Within the first 10 minutes of meeting Joseph, my husband and I intuitively knew he was the one i.e. the right minister for us. He casts a warm, welcoming and friendly vibe that makes you feel like he’s an old friend. Joseph also is intelligent and wise, and we appreciated the frank and profound things he had to say about marriage, as well as what he suggested we reflect on when writing our vows. We instantly clicked with his fun-loving sense of humor, too! Regarding the experience of creating our wedding ceremony – from start to finish, his professionalism, experience and insight, served as a great guide and support. After completing his wedding questionnaire (which was super helpful), he sent us the ceremony and we literally had no requests for revision or edits – it was perfect! The ceremony included everything we wanted and had the balance of the different sentiments we were looking for, to say the least. I also should mention we received so many compliments about Joseph from our wedding guests, so it was even more special to know they genuinely enjoyed the ceremony as well. Joseph is an amazing person, who my husband and I now call our dear friend – and as a minister, deserves more than a 5-star review! :)
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    Emily Sent on 05/20/2018
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    Joseph was so helpful when it came to customizing our ceremony. He gave examples for us to get inspired by when we were writing our own vows. Joseph is calm and very down to earth, talking with him feels like you're talking to a long time friend. We are so happy with how our ceremony turned out.
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    Malia Sent on 05/29/2018
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    Joseph Narrowe and I spoke for the first time through the phone. Living in Indiana while the wedding would be in Hawaii was going to be a tricky thing, however Joseph did not let that stop him from contacting and welcoming us. Not only was he kind and understanding, you could really tell this meant something special to him. He did not come to just do his job but as a friend who wanted wished two people the world's happiness. Truly he is an example of what the Aloha Spirit is! And as you can imagine the wedding ceremony was perfect. Well, at least on his part. His patience with our clumsiness however was very warm and professional.

    Thank you so much Joseph for everything you've done for us.
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    Marcella Sent on 05/14/2018
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    Joseph is a wonderful person! Made our special day unique and unforgettable!
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    Austin Sent on 07/28/2018
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    Joseph performed our Maui beach wedding with professionalism. We appreciated the way he personalized it to fit us and our story. He made the dream of getting married in Hawaii a reality by taking care of the details and giving clear direction on what we needed to do.
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    Emma Sent on 04/26/2018
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    My husband and I tied the knot in Maui on February 20, 2018 and were married by Reverend Joseph Narrowe. We couldn't be happier with Joseph's services to us for our special day. He was so kind and genuine, and completely put us at ease before and during the ceremony. He helped us navigate the steps to getting married oversees without a wedding planner, which was a major bonus for us. The best part of having Joseph perform our wedding was how he helped us to create the perfect ceremony that suited exactly our personalities and what we envisioned. We wanted a spiritual, non-religious ceremony and he really captured that for us and was able to make it very personal and intimate. We would highly recommend Joseph to anyone looking to get married in Maui in a heart beat. Thank you Joseph for the wonderful memories we will always cherish of our perfect day!


    -Emma & David
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    Josh Sent on 07/30/2018
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    Joseph was the officiant at our wedding in Maui and he was wonderful!

    As we started to evaluate different individuals to officiate our wedding, Joseph really set himself apart. He was really adamant that the ceremony was about us and helped us think through the perfect balance of what we wanted in our ceremony -- taking into account the personal, religious and family aspects that we wanted to include.

    In addition, neither of us had been to Maui before and Joseph was very helpful in identifying beach locales for our ceremony and providing feedback on those locations that others had recommended.

    We really struck-up a genuine relationship with Joseph and would recommend him to anyone!
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