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Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart

Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart

Chicago, IL
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    Liz Q. Sent on 01/29/2024
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    The most amazing officiant experience with Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart!

    My husband and I came across Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's page when we were searching for an officiant for our October 2023 wedding, and we have nothing but glowing things to say about the experience. We were planning an out of state wedding and even between Zoom's, phone calls and in-person meetings, Dr. Elizabeth-Anne was incredibly detail oriented and takes such a thoughtful approach to officiating. Dr. Elizabeth-Anne helped us craft a beautiful ceremony that was personal to our love story and was absolutely perfect - we still have guests mention how fantastic, memorable and unique our ceremony was! We couldn't have had a better experience and give her a perfect 5 stars!!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thanks so much for these thoughtful words, Liz. It was a joy to work with you both on creating an amazing ceremony and to celebrate with your families and friends. It was truly a joyous occasion!
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    James S. Sent on 08/31/2022
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    James snd LingLing

    Dr Stewart helped us on very short notice to get married. Very professional. She added beautiful additions to our wedding vows. A memorable ceremony we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    I was delighted to officiate, James -- it is not often that I get to create a ceremony in both English and Mandarin! Much happiness to you and Ling Ling!
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    Jordyn W. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    Great experience!

    Elizabeth is wonderful to work with! I really appreciated how easy it was to communicate with her. She provided us with the exact wedding ceremony we were looking for!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thanks so much, Jordyn! I'm so glad the weather cleared in time for your Starved Rock celebration! What a special moment!
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    Dana Sent on 01/24/2021
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    Convenient, affordable, safe, and surprisingly romantic virtual elopement

    If you told us a year ago, that we would be ecstatic to be married over Zoom, it would be a really great joke! To say the least, COVID-19 has made for an interesting time to get married. Our December date for our destination wedding turned out to very optimistic and was rescheduled.
    Although all the planning for the dream wedding turned out to be futile, we still wanted to move forward with our lifelong commitment on our anniversary in 2021. After scrambling for weeks to find ANY venue during tier 3 mitigations (including all the county courthouses!!!), we leaned into the idea of a Zoom wedding about a week before. While we contacted many officiants, Dr. Stewart was the most responsive, easiest to talk to, straightforward, and was not overselling.
    Honestly, we thought we wanted to "just make it official," but so grateful we did not do a courthouse wedding. Dr. Stewart sent a worksheet and incorporated it into a beautiful script. Honestly, it inspired us to see it as a celebration, not a legal transaction. Reflecting on our journey before the ceremony galvanized us to make the most of it.
    After our long saga, we were married in our backyard next to the firepit, snow, and in the presence of our dog virtually! It felt like Dr. Stewart knew us, our struggle, and was right there to support us in our journey to married life. Also a plus, free recording over Zoom! Thank you so much for making this the easiest and nicest experience during the pandemic!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    I'm so happy that the Zoom wedding worked out and that it was a special experience for the two of you. The setting was lovely though I was quite happy to be inside while you braved the cold, along with your fearless canine companion. Thank you for inviting me to celebrate with you!
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    Elsie D. Sent on 09/21/2021
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    The loveliest person to work with

    Elizabeth made our ceremony feel so special and tailored to us and our history together. We are not usually criers, especially in front of people, but we couldn't help it because it was so beautiful and emotional. She was so responsive and communicative, and we would recommend her services to everyone!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Elsie, I think many people were moved to tears -- everyone had waited so, so long to celebrate with you and the occasion was special in every way! I was so happy to have a role in your festivities and to witness all the outpouring of love!
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    Alexie M. Sent on 08/27/2020
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    Would Highly Recommend!!

    Elizabeth was truly amazing!! With COVID hitting we were only able to talk over the phone but she was always so sweet and the conversations were still very personable. She made our wedding one to remember and I highly recommend her!!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thank you, Alexie. I'm so glad you were able to go ahead with the wedding, in spite of COVID. Everything turned out beautifully and having the ceremony "on deck" just made everything so much safer for everyone! Congrats to you and Alex!
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    Eric L. Sent on 08/30/2021
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    A True Blessing


    I waited 40 years to marry the woman of my dreams so everything had to be perfect. Thankfully we were blessed to find Elizabeth-Anne. Her thoughtful and loving words were a true blessing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We highly recommend Elizabeth-Anne for your ceremony.

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Hi, Eric! This was one of the sweetest love stories I have ever heard -- 40 years!!! I am honored that you would entrust me with your ceremony. Wandering Tree Estate was the best of venues and despite intermittent rain, your day was simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing such a joyous occasion!
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    perfectly splendid

    Elizabeth was a joy to work with! She added some personal touches to our vows and our ceremony was as described: short and sweet. Definitely great value for service provided and we would recommend her to anyone!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Kitty, Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments! It was a delight to "be there" for you and Ryan; sometimes the shortest and simplest ceremonies are the most meaningful! I wish you every happiness for the future!
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    Carmen L. Sent on 09/27/2020
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    professional and easy to work with

    Elizabeth was really responsive and easy to work with, making our covid elopement in downtown chicago a wonderful and unforgettable time!! her "just say i do plan" was exactly what we were looking for and she shared the most beautiful words in our wedding. we are so happy we found her, highly recommend!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thank you so much, Carmen! I know the Elopement wasn't what you had in mind originally but it was still a beautiful celebration! I am delighted that our "by the river" venue and the weather all cooperated to make the day memorable!
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    Nicole Sent on 07/20/2021
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    Absolutely A Wonderful Experience!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart gave us the most perfect wedding ceremony we could have ever hoped for! She guided us step by step throughout the whole process. She was friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with. We would absolutely recommend her services! She gave us a detailed outline after we decided on all of the details so we were able to read the script and be prepared for our big day. She also had great recommendations on how we could make our ceremony unique and special to represent our love. Thank you so much for working with us, it was an amazing experience!
    - Nicole & Joe

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Hello, Nicole:
    Despite tornado warnings downtown and a wet start in Barrington, your wedding at the Wandering Tree Estate was beautiful! It was such a joyous occasion and the setting was picture-book perfect! Thanks so much for inviting me to be part of your special day!
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    Ann M. Sent on 07/08/2021
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    wonderful service

    Elizabeth was referred to us per our venue at Navy pier. Elizabeth was wonderful, she sent us a questionnaire to help her learn more about us and a list of great readings for the ceremnony.

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thank you so much, Ann. I'm so glad you were pleased with the ceremony and that it was such a perfect day for a cruise!
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    Kevin K. Sent on 07/05/2021
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    We could not be happier with Elizabeth.

    Elizabeth did a wonderful job with our ceremony. She was a delight to work with from start to finish. She listened thoughtfully to us during the planning and tailored the ceremony to us. She provided great materials from which to work from, which made developing the ceremony much easier for us. She was very responsive and communicative, despite the tight timeline we imposed upon her due to the pandemic.

    We could not be happier with her and recommend her highly to anyone interested in an officiant in the Chicago area.

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thanks so much, Kevin! I was honored to be part of your family gathering and to celebrate with all of you. It was a beautiful ceremony and the intimacy of the setting made it all the more special!
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    Reyna S. Sent on 04/26/2021
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    Very Quick and Easy!

    She was very swift with responding back to my inquiries! She was able to marry us quickly as we opted in for the virtual wedding and was able to get our paperwork done ASAP! She was friendly and personable I would definitely recommend her!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thanks so much, Reyna! I was glad to be there for you and Eric, and to be part of your Zoom celebration! Much happiness to both of you!
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    Destiny Sent on 01/23/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    She is the sweetest, most caring women. She really takes the time to get to know you and make the experience personal... I love that about her. She always is super flexible and makes the whole experience so stress free and smooth. I would highly recommend her services!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thank you, Destiny. Even though it was a bitterly cold day, meeting near the river seemed so much more romantic than holding your ceremony on Zoom. It was a heart-warming experience, even if our hands froze! My best wishes to you and Hadi!
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 09/28/2020
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    Great officiant

    Elizabeth did an excellent job at our wedding. We had to do a zoom wedding in lieu of our planned event. Elizabeth coordinates with us before hand to make sure the ceremony would go smoothly, and it did!
    Would recommend!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Hi Elizabeth:
    I'm so glad you could go ahead with your wedding ceremony, even if your reception will now be in 2021. From all the people on the call, it seems as though you were surrounded by the important people in your lives, even if virtually. May you celebrate together next year!
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    Km Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Unique and meaningful union

    Upon searching for an officiant for our non-traditional, and spiritual ceremony, Elizabeth was perfect. She extended herself to fit within our short lead time, and provided us with a unique ceremony, that was the cornerstone of our union and celebration. By encouraging us to take the time to tell our story, it lead to the most heartfelt ceremony. It included the details that our family and friends would later tell us they never knew; and it helped them feel closer to us, and happy to be a part of our celebration. The joy definitely carried through the night.
    In addition to her desire to create the right story, Elizabeth was also always quick to respond, delightful to speak with, and professional. She also offered much guidance in areas that we had no idea would be important.
    We would highly recommend Elizabeth for anyone looking to create a unique, and meaningful union!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Your story truly became the centerpiece of your ceremony -- I'm so glad we took the time to explore what was going on in your lives when you met and how your two lives became inter-twined. I so enjoyed being "the Keeper of the Story," the "Teller of the Tale" -- what a sacred responsibility!
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    Amy H. Sent on 09/23/2020
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    Making It Happen

    My husband and I wanted a brief ceremony, because we postponed our wedding due to COVID. We plan on saving the elaborate ceremony on our new wedding date. We were a little confused on the marriage process (one minute we wanted to marry in TN and then we found out the limitations), so Elizabeth explained to us what needed to happen. Elizabeth was very flexible and helped us quickly get a ceremony after we got our license. She made it very fun and memorable, even when we asked for a short ceremony. We would recommend her to a friend or family member.

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Hi Amy:
    I'm so glad you could go ahead with getting "legally married"; next year's ceremony will be very special, and I'm delighted that I will be officiating again! I look forward to the next nuptials!
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    Susan H. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    An Amazing Day!

    Elizabeth made our day incredibly special and meaningful! She wrote a beautiful script, and offered wonderful suggestions for making our day even more meaningful! Not only were my husband and I in tears, but so were most of our guests! We received endless compliments from our family and friends about how beautiful the ceremony was!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Susan and Kyu,
    At least the tears were happy tears! It was such a joyful occasion and I was so delighted to be a part of your celebration!
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    Timothy K. Sent on 10/15/2019
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    One of a Kind Officiant

    Many people asked me where I found the officiant for the wedding ceremony because they thought Elizabeth was amazing! I couldn't agree more with my guests, Elizabeth's story telling was perfect. It told how we met in a unique and funny way, and I could not be more happy with her services! Thank you so much Elizabeth!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Tim, your love story is priceless -- it was easy to craft because you and Sanny provided so many descriptive details. I'm glad everyone enjoyed it -- I had fun being the narrator!
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    Kirsten L. Sent on 09/29/2019
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    Personalized Ceremony with a True Professional

    Elizabeth was so great to work with. From our first conversation with her, it was clear to us that she would be a great fit for making our day special and she did not disappoint! She really delivered a ceremony that represented my husband and me wonderfully. Her experience definitely helped us plan out every detail of our ceremony so that it went off without a hitch!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Kirsten, I'm so glad that you and Jeff were pleased with the ceremony! I enjoyed working with the two of you to create the perfect script and our collaboration paid off!
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    Jenny S. Sent on 09/08/2019
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    Wonderful officiant!

    Elizabeth was available somewhat last minute after a friend was unable to officiate our wedding. She was very professional and had several great ideas to make our wedding ceremony special. We received a number of compliments from our wedding guests on her ceremony. Highly recommend her!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thanks so much, Jenny! We didn't have much time to work with, but the ceremony turned out beautifully and the venue was perfect. I'm so glad to hear the positive feedback!
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    Aimee F. Sent on 09/10/2019
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    Erudite, Posh & Kind: The Quintessential Officiant

    Elizabeth is a consummate professional. She worked with us to develop a bespoke ceremony and was responsive & available via web conference to go through details. She also made the effort to come to a family event prior to the wedding to meet us & our families in person. You will not be disappointed. Elizabeth is incredibly well-spoken (lovely British accent), educated, worldly and kind - you will be very happy you chose her.

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Aimee, I so enjoyed connecting via Zoom before the wedding -- it made "Trans-Atlantic planning" so much easier! I must also commend you for all the effort you put into the ceremony. It was a great collaborative effort!
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    Mustafa A. Sent on 08/17/2019
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    The perfect officiant for our wedding!

    Elizabeth was a perfect choice for our wedding officiant. We were hoping to find an officiant who was able to create a personalized secular ceremony which also respected our families’ Christian and Muslim beliefs. Elizabeth did a wonderful job and truly exceeded our expectations (which were high to start with!). She impressed us right off the bat with her knowledge of religion and culture during our first conversation, so choosing her as our officiant was honestly an easy decision because we both felt so confident in her abilities right from the get-go. Through her detailed questionnaire, she was able to craft a highly personalized ceremony that we felt captured the essence of our 12-year relationship. We are so happy we chose Elizabeth and would highly recommend her to others as well!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Hi Mustafa: It was delightful working with the two of you. It's not often that I have the opportunity to officiate at the wedding of a couple who have been together as long as you have -- I so enjoyed learning your "story" and somehow packaging it to highlight key moments and experiences in your relationship, along with the inter-religious elements. Thanks for your thoughtful review!
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    Jacquelyn K. Sent on 08/12/2019
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    Perfect Choice!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne was the perfect choice for our special day! She had flexible options for all styles of ceremonies. We knew we were open to some humor in our ceremony and she delivered. I received many compliments on Dr. Elizabeth-Anne - from her tone to her lovely accent to her ability to making the ceremony funny and deep - she blew us away! Thank you!!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Hi Jacquelyn:
    Your wedding was fun, elegant and touchingly romantic. I was so happy to be part of the celebration! Considering the last minute change of venue, you worked miracles in terms of pulling everything together!
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    Kacie Sent on 10/02/2019
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    So pleased with Dr Elizabeth as our officiant

    We were looking for a wedding officiant that would provide a meaningful wedding ceremony for us, that wasn't particularly religious but included some personal rituals. Dr Elizabeth was exactly who we were looking for! She is fun and upbeat, and very experienced. The ceremony options and pricing was easy to understand. During planning, it was clear what we needed to do and by when, communicating with her over the phone and email (and in person) was straightforward, and she handled small hiccups on the big day with grace and humor. We were so glad to have her leading our ceremony and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant!

    Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart's reply:

    Thanks, Kacie! Even bad weather and muddy terrain couldn't spoil the day! The Redfield Estate was a magnificent setting and the ceremony itself turned out beautifully! Much happiness to you and Jarrod!
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