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Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant

Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant

Carmel, CA
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    Christiana Sent on 02/29/2024
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    Honest & Kind

    Ellen went above and beyond for our elopement. We had a lot of questions from start to finish and she was very knowledgeable. One thing I noticed was, if she didn’t know something, she was eager to find out for us. We loved her timely communication- it made us feel that much more comfortable. When the day finally came everything went smoothly due to her direction and suggestions. She even helped our (not so tech savy) moms find their way back to the hotel!! It was truly such an amazing experience overall. Thank you Ellen, for everything! I will post our photo on here when we get them back 🤍

    🤍, Christiana & Misael

    Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant's reply:

    Thank yiouso much for your sweet words.
    I was glad to help in any way I could.
    Hard navigating it all from afar.
    The day was Perfect!
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    Amy S. Sent on 01/08/2024
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    Made it even more special

    So glad we went with Ellen! Her calm, pleasant, loving demeanor was exactly the right note for our private wedding on our balcony at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. It was NYE and the weather was iffy and Ellen was infinitely flexible - adjusting to changing plans day of to avoid rain. She was responsive, professional, and kind throughout the entire process. Her words were perfect and she made it even more special. Thanks, Ellen.
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    Elyse M. Sent on 05/08/2024
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    Beautiful ceremony!

    Ellen was such a wonderful addition to our wedding team. From the start she was so easy to communicate and connect with. She was responsive and flexible, always asking our opinion along the way. Her words were beautiful and fit our story and wedding ceremony perfectly. She is such a kind person and amazing officiant!
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    Audra Sent on 04/20/2024
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    Ellen was the perfect addition to our small, intimate ceremony

    We are so happy we choose Ellen as the officiant for our small, intimate ceremony in the Santa Cruz mountains. We had under 10 guests, and Ellen's warm, kind personality and presence was the perfect addition for our group. Everyone at our wedding said Ellen was so sweet and friendly to chat with before the ceremony. Throughout the whole process, Ellen was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive and helpful as well as flexible with the wedding script and the flow of the day. She was organized and helped with the process of signing the license with our witnesses and with walking us through next steps for filing the license the right way. She even gave us a thoughtful gift to celebrate our love and this special moment. We truly can't say enough good things about Ellen and know our day would not have been the same without her experience, kindness, and help!
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    Jessica A. Sent on 04/11/2024
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    Amazing! Thank you so much Ellen!

    Ellen is such a lovely lady. She was so kind and helpful and very accommodating for our wedding day. It was perfect! Thank you so much Ellen!
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    Rachel Sent on 03/01/2024
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    Ellen is delightful!

    Ellen answered questions we didn’t even know we had. Since we’re not local to the area, we relied heavily on her expertise with things like venues, weather, and what to expect. She went the extra mile and even helped the groom with his bow tie and gave our families recommendations while we were running late to our ceremony. Ellen is very professional and warm and made our wedding day so special! We recommend her to any couple wanting a personal touch.
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    Jasmine W. Sent on 02/21/2024
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    Unforgettable Wedding Moments!

    I had the pleasure of having Ellen preside over our wedding ceremony, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. She was incredibly professional, warm, and accommodating throughout the entire process. She guided us with grace and ensured that every aspect of the ceremony was seamless. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant who genuinely cares about making your special day unforgettable. Thank you, Ellen, for helping to make our wedding day so magical!
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    James L. Sent on 02/14/2024
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    A Perfect Fit

    When my future wife and I sat down with Ellen to discuss how we envisioned our special day we both felt very comfortable within moments which made for an easy planning session. Ellen knew about our chosen location and guided us through choosing our vows which was a perfect fit for us. We could both feel her experience and genuine care for our special day truly made our ceremony beautiful.
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    Darshan Sent on 01/04/2024
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    Helped us create extraordinary moments with her warmth, patience and flexibility

    Ellen infused our intimate elopement with genuine warmth and a personal touch. Her sweetness made the ceremony truly special, creating a lasting memory we'll cherish. Grateful for her role in making our day extraordinary!
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    Chardonae S. Sent on 12/17/2023
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    The Best Officiant ever ❤️

    Ellen is hands down the most sweetest lady ever! Our search for a reasonable officiant was leaving me feeling unlucky, until I ran across Ellen’s services! She immediately caught my attention and from our first call, I knew that she was the perfect match to marry me and my husband!
    She truly made our elopement the most special day ever, and we will forever remember her! She was extremely helpful with providing us instructions on obtaining our marriage license and she even gave us so many recommendations for popular places in the area!! I couldn’t have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding and I’ll forever be thankful for Ellen!! She is truly amazing, and knowledgeable and I’m beyond happy that she was apart of our wedding day!
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    Megan Sent on 11/26/2023
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    Amazing and thoughtful

    Ellen was such a great part of our elopement. She was responsive, helpful and very sweet. She even hiked down to our ceremony in the woods-a real trooper! I would highly recommend Ellen as she made our ceremony special and was able to work with us on such short notice. If you’re looking for someone lovely and kind hearted to marry you, look no further than Ms Ellen Scher
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    Brooke R. Sent on 12/03/2023
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    Amazing Officiant

    We feel so fortunate to have had Ellen officiate at our wedding. She is very professional, reliable, friendly, caring and compassionate. Her calm and peaceful demeanor made our wedding a beautiful event. Ellen guided us thoughtfully in preparing for our ceremony. She was incredibly supportive and we highly recommend her to officiate at your wedding!
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    Sam B. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Full Service

    Ellen thought of everything! She was communicative and was able to get everything together in only 4 days notice! She found a beautiful location and even brought flowers morning of. The ceremony was so beautiful the brodes family was balling crying.

    Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant's reply:

    Sam and Madeline
    Thank you sooo much.
    It was my honor to marry you and glad I was able to do what I could to make it special despite the pouring rain and crying eyes!
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    Angela H. Sent on 10/21/2023
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    SO lovely to work with!

    Ellen was so helpful to us as we eloped in Big Sur but are originally from Virginia. We had never been there before, but Ellen is a pro and was extremely helpful with details on licensure. We talked multiple times leading up to our big day. She offered different ceremony options and they were all very nice. I caught a cold two weeks before our big day and she checked in multiple times to ask how I was feeling— she is so thoughtful! Our photographer took us on a bit of a hike unexpectedly and Ellen handled it like a pro. We really loved working with her and will never forget her!

    Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant's reply:

    Thanks so much.
    It was such a special time and I was thrilled to be a part of it.
    The hike was unexpected, but fun and you never can do too many steps.
    And, I will never forget you two either.
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    Ashley Sent on 10/09/2023
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    She was perfect!

    Ellen was more than our officiant, she guided us on what to expect and gave us recommendations and was very fast at responding when i had a question! She called me the day before our wedding to make sure I had all my paper work on hand so I didn’t forget! She was absolutely amazing and she did an amazing job! We appreciate you so much Ellen!

    Thank you for being apart of our big day!

    Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant's reply:

    It was my honor to be part of your day.
    It was lovely and you were both so sweet.
    Thank you for putting your trust in me at such a special time!
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    Emily T. Sent on 10/04/2023
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    Ellen Brought Our Love Story to Life

    It was an absolute joy to work with Ellen in the 4 months leading up to our wedding. She was a great guiding resource for us from across the country on all the details of obtaining our marriage license in CA and everything else to prep before the wedding… and a huge help in mailing in the paperwork after the ceremony so we didn’t have to worry about it. The scripts she provided were absolutely beautiful and we appreciated the flexibility to make small edits to craft the perfect ceremony for the two of us. She frequently checked in along the way and made us feel very at ease in the whole process.
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    Sarah H. Sent on 09/11/2023
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    Exceptional wedding officiant!

    We were incredibly fortunate to have Ellen as the officiant for our wedding. From the moment we met, we knew we had found someone truly special. Ellen exuded warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for our special day.

    Her ability to craft a personalized ceremony was nothing short of magical. Ellen took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it truly showed in every word they spoke.

    Throughout the planning process, Ellen was a calming and cheerful presence, always ready to offer guidance and reassurance. She was punctual, organized, and made sure every detail was perfect.

    We can't thank Ellen enough for making our wedding day so memorable and filled with love. If you're looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to create a meaningful and unforgettable ceremony, look no further. Ellen is the absolute best!

    We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of a wedding officiant who will make your day as special as it can be. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Ellen!
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    Nena Sent on 08/27/2023
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    Ellen made our wedding ceremony perfect!!!

    Ellen was exactly the officiant we needed! She took all the stress out of our vows and made the whole process a breeze. It was so easy to work with her and she provided us with the guidance we needed to ensure the ceremony was as perfect as possible. Our wedding ceremony was so special and tailored to us- we will remember it forever! We're so grateful to have had her as our officiant and wouldn't have it any other way. Highly recommend her services – she's a pro!
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    Emi B. Sent on 08/16/2023
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    Wonderful and Loving Ceremony!

    Ellen did an amazing job officiating our wedding. She listened well to our needs, helping us craft a ceremony that was representative of both of us. She had several scripts pre-written that she was happy to help us personalize in any way we wanted and, while they were all beautiful, we chose to adapt her secular script. She also found for us a beautiful Hebrew prayer to read during the ceremony and helped us prepare for the breaking of the glass. We were honored to have her there with us on the wonderful day, and would 100% recommend Ellen to anyone who is looking for a beautiful and loving ceremony!
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    Jennifer P. Sent on 08/13/2023
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    Wonderful Officiant!

    I really cannot say enough good things about Ellen. She’s easily one of the most kind and gentle souls I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her experience, guidance, and expertise made our ceremony a dream come true. I wouldn’t change a thing! I would highly recommend Ellen to anyone who is looking for an officiant.
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    Karina H. Sent on 08/17/2023
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    Flexible and easy to work with

    Ellen was easy to work with, flexible and patient. We had last minute changes and she was so accommodating. She also made sure to pronounce everyone’s name correctly (we had 2 names that are sometimes difficult to pronounce). We were impressed with her service and highly recommend her.
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    Aley P. Sent on 07/11/2023
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    The Sweetest Officiant on the Planet

    We absolutely loved Ellen. She was professional and on time. Extremely informative and well prepared. I would recommend her to everyone getting married. She made our day even more special!
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    Tatiana S. Sent on 08/23/2023
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    The kindest, wisest, most loving officiant there is

    Ellen was a crucial part of our vow renewal, she was so professional and responsive while being personable and sweet. At first, we thought we wanted her to read our full initial wedding ceremony, but after giving it to her, she modified it and made it perfectly suiting for a vow renewal. I loved her personality and the air of wisdom and love, she was the perfect touch to renew our vows after 17 years of marriage.
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    Amy Sent on 03/13/2023
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    Such a great experience! Highly recommend!

    Best officiant ever!! Ellen was amazing. She's warm, professional, and goes above and beyond. She worked with us on the ceremony and helped us achieve what we wanted - something heartfelt and personal but also short and sweet. She even pitched in to help decorate our tiny venue (a courtyard) with flowers right before the wedding. It was the most special day!

    Ellen Scher Wedding Officiant's reply:

    Thank you so much for the lovely review.
    I hope in some way I made your day even more special!
    Ellen
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