Embracing Ceremony Reviews
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Jordan Sent on 10/01/2025Taos Rio Grande Gorge Ceremony with Dan
Dan Jones was an absolutely fantastic wedding officiant. His website is thorough, easy to navigate and has all the information regarding choices in ceremony types, cost, locations etc. Dan is very professional, organized, reliable, and has excellent communication. We met and discussed all of our preferences early on, and in a timely manner he provided options for the ceremony which were absolutely beautifully written. The hardest part was choosing which passages we wanted him to read! He was available for anything we needed leading up to the ceremony and the day of to help coordinate. I would highly recommended choosing Dan for your special day!! -
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Rachel Sent on 09/12/2025Wedding day
If any couple are looking for an officiant, Dan is your guy. He was very professional and was very thorough about planning everything about his services and gave us the option of what we liked for the ceremony. He gave us an idea how the ceremony will be on the day of my wedding. Everything went smoothly for the ceremony and Dan did an exceptional job even with the rainy weather. Dan was so positive with us and made it a memorable moment for our special day. -
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Celeste Sent on 07/08/2025Dan Made Our Wedding Ceremony an Absolute Dream, he's the best of the best!
Choosing Dan as our officiant was one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding day! From our very first interaction, he exuded warmth, sincerity, and genuine care, immediately putting us at ease. His voice and tone were perfect—calming, reassuring, and beautifully resonant, which made the entire ceremony feel dreamlike and incredibly special.
Dan not only expertly officiated our ceremony but also gracefully managed the crowd, keeping everyone engaged and fully immersed in the moment. We chose the custom vow option, and it was worth every bit of the investment—honestly, we feel we should have paid him even more because the experience was priceless.
His heartfelt words, professionalism, and genuine presence made our wedding unforgettable. We are beyond grateful and cannot recommend Dan highly enough. If you're looking for someone exceptional to officiate your wedding, look no further—Dan truly is the very best!
Here is a small wedding preview where you can see Dan in action at our wedding! Again, we are so incredibly grateful: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktJF6nbXCu56ErHeEZpM4Z-n2MuWtcGm/view?usp=sharing&t=34 -
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Andrea Sent on 05/18/2025Absolutely Magical
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at *Embracing Ceremony*. From the moment we arrived, we were completely blown away by the beauty of the venue. The views were absolutely breathtaking – panoramic, serene, and filled with the kind of natural charm that makes every moment feel like it’s straight out of a fairytale.
The landscaping was immaculately kept, with lush greenery, beautiful ponds, and thoughtful touches everywhere you looked. Every corner of the property felt like it was made for unforgettable photos and cherished memories. It was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony – peaceful, romantic, and simply stunning.
Dan was equally exceptional – warm, professional, and incredibly attentive to every detail. He went above and beyond to ensure everything flowed seamlessly and that our day was as stress-free as possible.
Our guests were just as enchanted as we were. So many of them commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was, and how it created such a special and intimate atmosphere.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that’s visually stunning, soulfully serene, and run by people who truly care, Embracing Ceremony is it. We are so grateful we chose this place to start our forever. Truly unforgettable!
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Shonell Sent on 04/24/2025
We recommend Dan
We are beyond grateful to have had Dan as our wedding officiant. From the very first meeting, he was kind, thoughtful, and truly invested in making our ceremony meaningful and personal. He took the time to get to know us, learn our story, and craft a ceremony that was heartfelt, genuine, and completely "us."
On our wedding day, Dan brought such a calming presence and spoke with warmth, sincerity, and just the right touch of humor. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and unique the ceremony was—it truly set the tone for the whole day.
Dan went above and beyond in every way, and we feel so lucky to have had someone so special be part of our most important moments. Highly, highly recommended! -
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Cassie Sent on 04/22/2025Exceptional elopement officiant!
Dan was the perfect officiant for our elopement. He was friendly, kind, and had a great sense of humor that made the whole experience feel fun and relaxed. He guided us through everything so smoothly and created a ceremony that felt just right for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to lead such an important moment. Highly recommend using Dan at Embracing Ceremony for your wedding! -
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Shani Sent on 03/14/2025Bill and Shani Brackeen Wedding, Red River NM
Dan was caring and dedicated to the memory and specialness of our day. It was a very moving experience for both of us and one that I will remember for the rest of our lives. The communication was thorough and even though we were from out of state, Dan counseled us and made us feel safe and entrusted. It was a beautiful, perfect day thanks to Dan and Karen. -
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Kassandra Sent on 02/10/2025
Wedding ceremony at the Rio Grande Gorge
It was a moment to remember. Dan was very professional and made our day very special. We really liked the thought he put into our vowes and making them different for each of us. He was very insightful on how to plan and what we need to do after. We would highly recommend Dan. -
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Trevor Sent on 01/15/2025Elopement review!
My partner and I chose Dan at embracing Ceremony for our elopement services and it was a wonderful choice! We have been wanting to elope for a while and had initially planned on eloping in Vegas but while there, we ended up getting far to sick to leave our hotel room. This ended up being such a blessing in disguise because after our elopement was delayed, we started looking into wedding services in northern New Mexico because we are frequently in the area and both love it. We found Dan's service recommended through Google and decided to reach out to him. He got back to us super quick and was able to accommodate our preferred elopement date on a relatively short notice which is double impressive because we were planning our elopement only a few days before Christmas. This, along with Dan's easily navigable website showing his services really gave my partner and I positive vibes about the elopement services he offered and we chose to book with him. When we arrived for our service, the garden area and parking was easy to find despite its somewhat rural location which was a huge relief because sometimes new Mexico roads leave a lot to be desired. After arriving, Dan greeted us and gave us a brief tour of the garden, since it was a relative small group we were able to choose a spot with a beautiful view of Taos mountain to perform the ceremony. The ceremony Dan created for my partner and I was very beautiful and he did a wonderful job at taking into account my partner and I's religious preferences. After the ceremony, Dan gave us some time in the garden to admire this moment together and he also snapped some pictures for us on my partner and I's camera. The elopement experience Dan provided for us was absolutely wonderful and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to elope in the northern New Mexico area (: -
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Kelli Sent on 01/15/2025Outstanding Experience!
Dan performed the most beautiful ceremony! His selection of native background, historical significance, and vows were just perfect, and made our ceremony all the more special. We highly recommend him as an officiant! All in attendance thought he did an exceptional job!! -
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Samantha Sent on 09/29/2024Wedding in Taos
Dan made our day one to remember. He was very easy to work with and flexible…always adjusting to my changes I requested. He was very organized and brought us new ideas that we had never heard of. A big hit was the wine box ceremony. He was always on top of it and professional. He eased all my stress as far as the ceremony goes for the big day! Highly recommend. Dan listened to my ideas also and encouraged them which I really appreciated. -
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Brendanowlin Sent on 09/07/202425th Wedding Vow Renewal
My husband and I decided on a small intimate just us 25th Wedding Vow Renewal ceremony. Dan captured in words the love that my husband and I have for one another. A love that will continue to sustain as we head into the next half of our loves together. We incorporated a hand fastening ceremony, and the words that Dan spoke as he bound our hands together expressed the eternal love my husband and I have for one another. Thank you Dan for making our day so special!! -
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Angela Sent on 08/07/2024Absolutely stunning venue. Dan is warm and made us feel incredibly comfortable. Our wedding could not have been more perfect.
Highly professional. Unique and stunning setting. Accommodated personal preferences. Absolutely perfect! -
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Keenan Sent on 08/06/2024Unforgettable moments at sunset
Dan was awesome and chose beautiful poems and historical quotes to guide our ceremony. His space is meticulously created to showcase beautiful natural flowers and the surrounding scenery. We will never forget our special moment in Taos! -
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B Castile Sent on 08/01/2024
Delightful!!
Dan was more than great!! He was gracious and very kind. He did a spiritual ceremony for us. We are from Georgia and set everything up a few weeks in advance. Dan answered a few questions for me. We were renewing our vows. It was lovely. Also the garden is beautiful, Dan keeps it that way. We went all over the garden for pictures. He took several candied pics. I would HIGHLY recommend Dan for your wedding!! He even reminded us a week prior! -
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Maggie Sent on 12/27/2023Cannot recommend Dan enough!
We found Dan through our venue's preferred vendor list, and I'm so glad we went with him. We initially were thinking about having a friend officiate our wedding, but couldn't decide. After talking to Dan and reading his glowing reviews, we decided to go with a professional. I'm so glad we did. Dan made the process so simple and easy. The way he creates a script for the ceremony allows for as much or as little personalization as you want. The choices he gave us for readings, blessings, etc. took so much stress off of us in finding those things ourselves. Even our DJ (who has been to many, many weddings) told us that this was one of the most beautiful ceremonies he has ever seen. Dan is steady and confident in what he does and creates such a beautiful environment for the ceremony with that energy. I truly can't imagine anyone better to have officiated our wedding. -
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Carolyn Sent on 09/18/2023Gorgeous Venue, Excellent Professionalism and Value
Our experience with Dan was so seamless. He was responsive quickly to any questions that we had, and was very flexible based on our preferences for the ceremony. The wedding went smoothly and Dan and his team took care of all of the details so we didn't have to stress. The property itself was stunning - we would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful, intimate wedding venue. -
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Lillian Sent on 08/30/2023Beautiful and meaningful ceremony
We are an older couple with family members scattered across the U.S. as well as overseas. We didn’t relish the idea of trying to set a date and arrange a wedding when everyone would be able to attend. We decided to elope to Taos, New Mexico, a place we had visited before and an area we loved. After we made the decision, we only had a week to plan in order to accommodate other commitments. I googled “getting married in Taos” and Dan’s website came up. What a blessing!! Dan responded immediately and provided information regarding obtaining a license, a place to stay, arranging a time, writing the vows to suit us, etc. We decided to have him officiate an evening ceremony in his gorgeous gardens and we couldn’t be happier with that decision. Dan is a calming, professional presence who delivered beautiful and meaningful vows for us. He even provided lovely flowers from his garden for us - exactly my style! Our wedding was low key and private but Dan is capable of delivering a meaningful ceremony at any level. He is extremely professional and caring and we cherish the memories he helped us make. He even took photos for us at all different places in his garden with beautiful background views. Dan also took care of all the paperwork afterwards so the entire process was stress free. We highly recommend him.
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Cindy Sent on 07/25/2023Such a beautiful ceremony
Thank you Dan for everything you did for us! Our entire family continues to talk about how well written our ceremony was. Wonderful to work with and always very respectful -
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Eric Sent on 06/26/2023Dan Jones is excellent
Dan exceeded our expectations. Leah and I were absolutely blown away by his responsiveness, his attentiveness to our vision, and the way he made the whole experience feel very specific to us after only a few email exchanges. At first we asked about doing the adventure elopement at some obscure spot that I had heard about, and not only was he willing to accommodate us, but he even hiked there on his own time beforehand and very kindly advised us that it was not the best spot. He was very informative about the process of getting a NM marriage license, with step-by-step instructions, and he filed the paperwork for us on his own time after the ceremony. He has great suggestions for lovely locations, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the locales and the Taos area in general (we are from Michigan and knew very little about the area). The wedding script (we did a secular one) was an appropriate length and was surprisingly moving. Great communicator, excellent guide through the process, and all around charming fellow. And… he took dozens of lovely pics of us on his and our devices at no additional cost. Not sure he’d want us to advertise that, but it’s a fact. We are still talking about how great he made the experience, and you will too. Couldn’t have been more satisfied! Zero regrets. Solid five stars. -
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Suzanne Sent on 06/15/2023Dan @ Embrace
We were very happy with details provided from start to finish. Our wedding was lovely & relaxed - just what we wanted. Nothing was to much trouble for Dan he always responded promptly, which was important to us as we were coming from the UK. We chose New Mexico, then Taos as it seem to speak to us as 'just the right place'. Dan put us at ease with a million & one questions we gave him & we trusted him with our very important day from the very first email (c:
We were driving from Chicago & was heading to Los Angeles on a 3wk road trip to make our wedding a 3wk occasion, not just the one day. I can say the dramatic scenery into NM/Taos is such a special place & will live in our hearts forever. Thanks Dan for your time & thoughtfulness put into our wedding vows - read & reread a number of time since you kindly sent to us after. This was nice for family that couldn't be there & also because of the nerves.....Mr & Mrs Brian & Suzanne Wilson. -
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Anna Sent on 06/06/2023Magical Experience
Dan Jones’ Embracing Ceremony was recommended to us as the best licensed wedding officiant in Taos. Our wedding was beautiful and having the outdoor ceremony was perfect for an evening wedding. Dan is also a landscaper (Beyond Wild Flowers) which means his gardens are beautiful. Dan was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make this a magical day for us. He was such a professional from the beginning to the end. Our dream wedding came true and we couldn’t have done it without his help! His passion truly shows in his work. On our wedding day we didn’t have to do a single thing but show up, and Dan checked with us and gave tips days before to make sure we would have the best day! We would recommend Dan to anyone who wants to feel taken care of, wants to work with someone extremely professional, and wants their dream wedding to come to life. -
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Michele Sent on 05/31/2023
Phil and Michele's Wedding
Without really knowing us, Dan's words went to heart of who we are. Such a beautiful ceremony and we are grateful to Dan for making our wedding a perfect reflection of our love for each other. He is wonderful. -
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Nicole Sent on 05/29/2023Wonderful experience
Dan was very responsive and accommodating. His hone is beautiful and he really took the time to create a very nice script for our elopement. He also accommodated us last minute and made our day very special -
Jamie Sent on 05/23/2023
Smooth, stress free, accommodates our needs
Dan did a great job. Was accommodating and given the circumstances of mother nature was still able to make it feel like a special day. We had a thunderstorm come through at the time our the ceremony. Dan had a covered area we was able to do the ceremony. Because of the rain he was able to let us come back the following day with better weather and take our pictures. We had come to taos to do some hiking and Dan also gave us advice different trails and what to expect. Dan is a very nice man, well spoken, and made you feel at home. -
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Scott Sent on 04/03/2023
Comfortable
We decided on an elopement and Dan was flexible with great communication. Quiet & comfortable. Would recommend -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/12/2022Excellent, thoughtful, professional
I found Dan to be professional, courteous, and thoughtful. He listened intently and incorporated our wishes seamlessly into a meaningful and magical ceremony. Also, we eloped, and I truly believe he put in the same effort (possibly more) than if we'd exchanged vows in front of 200 people. I offer Dan my highest recommendation and do so with no reservation. -
Courtney Sent on 09/28/2022
So professional and meaningful!!
An incredible ceremony full of meaning. He truly embodied my partner and I’s love. Dan took the time to get to us know to create a custom ceremony that was so beautiful . I would use Dan x1000 times more! -
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Ashleigh Sent on 09/28/2022Absolutely Perfect!!
We had an amazing wedding! Working with Dan to get our ceremony written and planned out was such a pleasant experience. Him and Tim really went above and beyond. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and exactly what I envisioned! The flowers, cake, and of course the gardens were breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you both so much! -
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Aryela Sent on 08/31/2022Choose Dan!
Dan was a true professional. He helped us through the ceremony process with poise and was truly amazing. He is knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Our family was so over the moon about how beautifully he carried his words and so we’re my husband and I. I can’t recommend Dan enough! -
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Julia Sent on 06/12/2022Professional, responsive, and just right for our wedding
Dan was a great officiant for our wedding. He was very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and has many resources for couples getting married. He is very responsive, and is very clear in his communication. He understands the balance of professionalism that is needed for a day as big as this, with infusing the ceremony with the exact tone of love and warmth we were after. We were able to create exactly the ceremony that we wanted! I would unhesitatingly recommend his services. -
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Deb R. Sent on 05/20/2022Easy and pleasant.
Our ceremony was customized to our desires and relationship. Perfect! -
Gabriel Sent on 03/07/2022
Dan had such a beautiful ceremony prepared for us and said exactly the right sermon
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Sara Sent on 01/13/2022
Dan is my hero!
Dan was amazing from the very beginning but he saved the day when our New Years Day wedding was ruined by a major snowstorm. I was snowed into my cabin (even with 4 wheel drive) with no wifi and no cell service. Thankfully, one person in our party had a few bars and we were able to contact Dan. Even though he was dealing with a crisis himself, snowed in with no electricity at home, he was quick to communicate and move our wedding to the next day.
The next day he showed up as promised and performed a perfect wedding ceremony. Our family was raving about his delivery, script, and jokes. They said it was the best and most entertaining ceremony they have ever attended and that he would be worth transporting to Dallas if anyone else in the family gets married.
Dan, thank you for everything. -
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Emma Sent on 01/07/2022Best officiant in New Mexico!
Dan provided the officiant services for our Christmas Eve wedding. He was great to work with, extremely flexible and thoughtful in his preparation of the ceremony script, and was able to tailor it perfectly to our personalities and relationship. Dan’s method works well—we enjoyed filling out the questionnaires that allowed him to get to know us and then seeing how he turned those answers into a beautiful ceremony. We planned our wedding from out of state and appreciated meeting Dan on Zoom a few months before the wedding date. We weren’t sure how a non-religious ceremony would go but Dan presented many options in an orderly fashion. Our guests all commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony, which made us feel really good! On the day of the ceremony, Dan arrived early and was a calm and steadying presence. Highly recommend working with Dan! -Emma & Matt (Austin, TX) -
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Emily Sent on 11/10/2021Great experience
Dan was extremely helpful, professional, and warm both in the planning process and ceremony. We don't live in the area so it was a relief to have someone trustworthy to plan our private elopement. The bouquet and boutonniere were beautiful and seasonal, and the vows he put together were perfect. Dan puts a lot of care into what he does and it shows. The photographer Deanna was also a joy to work with. -
Ryan Sent on 10/28/2021
Amazing experience!
Working with Dan was an amazing experience. It doesn't matter if you're getting married or eloping, understanding the ins-and-outs of what is required to make the ceremony happen and legal filing is stressful. Dan helped us through the entire process. On top of that, he stood in the freezing weather at sunrise with us to give us the ceremony of our dreams. I hope everyone that can uses his services does so they can have as smooth an experience as we did! -
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Alex Sent on 10/12/2021Couldn't be happier
Dan was great for our elopment. The vows were wonderful, he showed up early to ensure we avoided a 'wall of rain' and made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout. Highly recommend his services! Alex and Rin. -
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Rachel Sent on 10/11/2021The only officiant you should consider hiring
Dan was, without a doubt, the most exceptional officiant we could have imagined. From the first day we hired him, he was friendly, warm, and professional. Despite us having to postpone our wedding by over a year, he was flexible, kind, and understanding throughout the whole process. We felt that he really cared about us and our wedding, and that he's deeply invested in what he does. The ceremony he put together was gorgeous--it had all our guests in tears, laughing, and cheering, all in under 20 minutes. He wove in personal stories, funny anecdotes, and meaningful readings. Everyone commented that they learned about me and my husband during the ceremony. Dan's writing and speaking really made us *feel* married. It was moving and felt so, so personal. Don't even think twice about hiring Dan for your wedding! -
Jessica Sent on 09/28/2021
Beyond Outstanding
We did our vow renewal at SpiriTaos Garden and it was everything i expected. Dan married us in 2016 and now we renewed our vows 5 years later in 2021. Dan is so accommodating, professional, creative and made this surprise a unique one to remember. We absolutely love him and would choose him over and over again. Do not hesitate to choose him :-) Dan will make your wedding or vow renewal one to never forget!! So blessed and grateful to have chosen him!! Thanks Dan for making this day a more magical event for us and family. -
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Justin Sent on 09/06/2021Wonderful Officiant!
Dan was very responsive prior to our big day. He set our minds at ease and made sure we knew exactly what to expect. On the day, he arrived promptly and was very thorough and caring with his officiation. Thanks again for making our elopement so special Dan! : ) -
Nic Sent on 07/31/2021
DAN’s the man!
Dan is wonderful. He met with my wife and I and got to know us before the ceremony. He helped us edit our ceremony and made it tailored to us perfectly with personal little twists. Many people complimented us after the wedding with how because it was and how great DAN was. Thank you! -
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Stephanie Sent on 06/29/2021It was absolutely Magical!
The SpiriTaos Gardens was absolutely beautiful. The Garden was such a unique place. Dan was so wonderful and Kind, and very organized. The photographer was so much fun. This made my day so very special. It was intimate.. It was Magical. I highly recommend having your wedding at the SpiriTaos! -
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Ginger Sent on 06/02/2021Runaway Wedding
After our wedding was postponed because of Covid, we decided to make it simple. A mountain elopement was the perfect solution! It was so easy to arrange. The mountain backdrop at sunset was perfect, Dan was great and our photographer, Sarah, was so sweet. We had so much fun! I highly recommend Embracing Ceremonies. -
Jessica Sent on 05/04/2021
Simply wonderful
Dan helped make our day perfect. He was so accommodating and was willing to make it to our venue which was not easy to find. The words he spoke during our ceremony were so beautiful and heartfelt.
Thank you Dan for being a part of our special day! It was perfect! ❤ -
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Kincaid Sent on 04/03/2021Wonderful Officiant
We planned our out-of-state elopement in Taos very last-minute, and Dan could not have been more helpful and terrific to work with. From helping with how to get our marriage license to finding the perfect ceremony spot at the Rio Grande Gorge overlook, Dan was quick to respond and made the process fun, calming and efficient. His ceremony script was beautiful and just what we wanted. We highly recommend working with Dan! -
Linda Sent on 03/24/2021
Very Pleased
My husband and I decided to elope from Dallas/FW to Taos, NM. I had no clue where to go and when I contacted Dan and all that changed. He suggested a few great spots, all were beautiful. We decided on the Gorge and it was absolutely breath taking.
Dan was very responsive to my many questions and kept in contact with me every step of the way.
He gave us lots of options and suggestions on how we wanted our special day to go. Dan was very well spoken and professional. I would highly recommend him for your special day. -
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Heidi Sent on 12/07/2020
Perfect Outdoor Elopement
With so much uncertainty in 2020, it is difficult to schedule a wedding. When my finacee and I decided to elope to the mountains, we found Dan Jones and Embracing Ceremony. He offered everything we needed to have a simple, yet beautiful and elegant ceremony. Dan was flexible to work with and offered great advice. I had complete confidence in Dan that my ceremony would be everything I had envisioned, and it was! Thank you sir for organizing a wonderful ceremony for us! -
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Sierra Sent on 10/27/2020
Taos Wedding Ceremony
Absolutely beautiful & perfect in every way. Our officiatant, Dan Jones, created a poetic heart-warming experience I will remember as one of the most special days of my life. -
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Gina Sent on 10/04/2020Wouldn't change a thing
Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony was all we could have hoped for in a wedding officiant.
He knew exactly how to make our wedding special, from the flowers he selected to the photographer he invited to work with us.
The ceremony he created encompassed our spiritual beliefs, our love for each other and the meaning of our relationship. He helped make our wedding day magical. -
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Karen Sent on 09/23/2020Cortez Wedding
Dan, is very excellent person. His communication skills are amazing. He helped us with our wedding ceremony and was very understanding on the last minute changes due to the pandemic. -
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Patricia Sent on 08/03/2020Attention to detail. Dan made our day memorable!
Dan personalized our ceremony and made us feel entirely relaxed throughout the entire evening. We were married at the Gorge Bridge on the Rio Grande during the golden hour leading into a beautiful sunset. The evening couldn’t have been more perfect if we picked it out of a magazine. The ceremony amongst the ambiance surrounded by mountains, the Gorge and a beautifully golden sunset sky was everything we dreamed of for our special day! We highly recommend Dan as a minister for couples looking for an experience that will last long after the last I do. -
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Wendy Sent on 07/29/2020Amazing Experience
Dan was very professional, kind, funny and knowledgable, he made our elopement very special. He communicated with us throughout the easy process, and was very helpful in answering any questions/concerns we had. The ceremony itself was beautiful and very special. The vows that he prepared for us were perfect. I highly recommend Dan to anyone who is needing an officiant for their wedding! -
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Anti Sent on 02/19/2020Minister Dan Jones
Dan was lovely! He met with us beforehand to get a 'feel' for the sort of ceremony we wanted and even though this wasn't a long meeting, he nailed it. The poem he started with and his inclusion of an extract from the State of New Mexico legislature on same sex marriage were both very thoughtful and moving. He agreed to come to my aunty's place even though the road there was hazardous. He was very calm and measured. He helped us with all the paperwork. All of the guests commented on how lucky we were to have found him to officiate for us and how much they had enjoyed it. One even said it was the loveliest she had ever been to. Overall, Dan really helped to make the day a moving and memorable and stress-free experience. I highly recommend him. -
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Mikey Sent on 02/17/2020Very professional and delivered the perfect ceremony for me and my family.
Dan Jones was amazing! He arrived on time and willing to be flexible with our location (which was out in the freezing cold). He provided a heart felt ceremony that was perfect for my family. Highly recommend him for your special occasion! -
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Robin Sent on 01/24/2020Great wedding!
Our wedding ceremony was awesome! Everything was done to our specifications. Everyone involved was professional and courteous. I have to say that my husband was hesitant with booking online since we live too far away to be able to meet with Dan in person, but after our day, he was very pleased with how everything went. The flowers Dan provided were beautiful as well. We honestly could not have asked for a nicer, less stress-free day! -
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Viviana Sent on 11/04/2019Perfect ceremony and location
Dan was great. His words we’re very touching it was everything we expected and more. We recommend him 100% -
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Lisa Sent on 11/04/2019So much more than I expected
Dan provided us with beautiful vows in a gorgeous setting at SpiriTaos Gardens. Even the weather was perfect for being so late in the season. Dan kept in touch with us leading up to the date, and the ceremony was amazing, meaningful, and beautiful. I highly, highly recommend Embracing Ceremony for anyone who needs an accommodating, wonderful officiant. -
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Leandra Sent on 10/24/2019Davis Angel Fire Wedding
Dan was wonderful at our Angel Fire Wedding this past weekend. We spoke several times in the months leading up to the wedding to customize our ceremony. Dan also had many great suggestions to make our ceremony one of a kind. The wine Ceremony he recommended was beautiful and our guests loved it! -
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Cascade Sent on 10/05/2019Warm and personalized service
We were looking for an officiant a few weeks before our wedding. We are so glad to have found Dan, who was kind, flexible and attentive to our wishes.
We wanted a simple, but elegant ceremony, with some spirituality, but not overly religious and that mentioned how we met and our families. Dan fulfilled all that we asked for and we are very happy that it worked out with his schedule.
He recommended several locations, including his garden, for the ceremony and let us decide when we arrived to Taos (just 3 days before the wedding!) as it was important to us to see the spaces before we made our decision.
He was also able to recommend a photographer, who took amazing photos.
Overall, we highly recommend Dan.
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Valerie Sent on 09/21/2019Memorable ceremony on a mountain
Dan put together a beautiful and memorable ceremony and vows that we both loved, seamlessly mixing quotes from an impressive variety of sources. We really enjoyed reviewing the transcript afterward. He is responsive, laid back and kind, and the perfect, most knowledgable choice for a New Mexico hiking wedding! -
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Melanie Sent on 09/04/2019Wonderful vow renewal
Dan took the time to get to know us, even though we are not local, by setting up a video call. As a result, the ceremony he prepared felt very personalized and really captured the essence of our relationship. He made us feel wonderfully comfortable and at ease. I would highly recommend choosing Dan to perform your ceremony.
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