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• Christine B. Sent on 09/18/2022
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  The Perfect Officiant!

  We decided fairly last minute that we wanted to get legally married on the exact date of our wedding two years from now. I reached out to Ernest after seeing his website and using it as a reference to answer countless questions about the legalities of getting married. We were planning a ceremony for a Wednesday morning which is very inconvenient, so we were struggling to find someone. When Ernest got back to us, he even offered us a discount with the agreement that he would be able to use pictures that we took for his website. We quickly agreed. He sent us information on how to get our license at town hall and what to expect after the ceremony. On the morning of, he was incredibly supportive and kind. He offered words of wisdom and walked us through how our ceremony would go. It was more than what we imagined and I'm so thankful that we had Ernest to walk us through this experience. I don't know what we would have done without his guidance. Overall, his quick responses, flexibility, and his genuine support of the couple is why I highly recommend Ernest as your officiant!

  We decided fairly last minute that we wanted to get legally married on the exact date of our wedding two years from now. I reached out to Ernest after seeing his website and using it as a reference to answer countless questions about the legalities of getting married. We were planning a ceremony for a Wednesday morning which is very inconvenient, so we were struggling to find someone. When Ernest got back to us, he even offered us a discount with the agreement that he would be able to use pictures that we took for his website. We quickly agreed. He sent us information on how to get our license at town hall and what to expect after the ceremony. On the morning of, he was incredibly supportive and kind. He offered words of wisdom and walked us through how our ceremony would go. It was more than what we imagined and I'm so thankful that we had Ernest to walk us through this experience. I don't know what we would have done without his guidance. Overall, his quick responses, flexibility, and his genuine support of the couple is why I highly recommend Ernest as your officiant!
• My Sent on 09/21/2022
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  Great choice for a JP!

  Our experience was wonderful, but I think the best way to convey why Ernest is a cut above the rest is to tell you what a city clerk told us.
  
  When we went to town hall to get a marriage license, the clerk asked us whether we had arranged for a JP and if so who. When we told her Ernest Adams would be marrying us, she laughed and said, "You are in good hands. JPs have the option of mailing a signed marriage license to us or bringing the license to us in person. Ernie always walks into this office and hand delivers it to us."
  
  Not only did Ernest accommodate a difficult schedule, he also recommended one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to, and he served as an excellent photographer. He made our day, and we can not recommend him more.

  Our experience was wonderful, but I think the best way to convey why Ernest is a cut above the rest is to tell you what a city clerk told us.
  
  When we went to town hall to get a marriage license, the clerk asked us whether we had arranged for a JP and if so who. When we told her Ernest Adams would be marrying us, she laughed and said, "You are in good hands. JPs have the option of mailing a signed marriage license to us or bringing the license to us in person. Ernie always walks into this office and hand delivers it to us."
  
  Not only did Ernest accommodate a difficult schedule, he also recommended one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to, and he served as an excellent photographer. He made our day, and we can not recommend him more.
• R T Sent on 06/21/2022
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  Very Friendly and Amazing Service!

  I wanted to have a simple intimate service with just my husband to be and I in the privacy of our home. As we all know even planning something that simple can be stressful! Ernest was very quick to respond and offered a very reasonable price. He responded to my inquiry within hours! Others wanted to charge way too much for such a simple service and took at least a day to respond. Ernest was very flexible in scheduling and understanding of our needs. I really appreciated the certificate that he made for us, and that we didn't even have to ask him to take photos for us. He valued how special this moment was for us and took it upon himself to capture our special moments. I highly recommend Ernest! He is very professional, personable, and makes the process very easy!

  I wanted to have a simple intimate service with just my husband to be and I in the privacy of our home. As we all know even planning something that simple can be stressful! Ernest was very quick to respond and offered a very reasonable price. He responded to my inquiry within hours! Others wanted to charge way too much for such a simple service and took at least a day to respond. Ernest was very flexible in scheduling and understanding of our needs. I really appreciated the certificate that he made for us, and that we didn't even have to ask him to take photos for us. He valued how special this moment was for us and took it upon himself to capture our special moments. I highly recommend Ernest! He is very professional, personable, and makes the process very easy!

  Romantic Wedding CT's reply:

  Thank you for reading the reviews!
  
  This bride and he groom were a special treat to work with. They knew exactly what they wanted and clear in their desires. I wish all potential couples were as nice to work with!
  
  Best wishes for a long, happy marriage,
  Ernest
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• Susan R. Sent on 04/25/2022
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  Made our day perfect!

  Justice of the Peace Ernest Adams made everything easy, understandable, efficient, and allowed for a seamless marriage from beginning to end. He offered suggestions, gave meaningful advice, responded quickly to any correspondence sent, and let us know if exactly what needed to be done and when. He went out of his way to ensure a stress free ceremony took place. As a bonus, he took absolutely beautiful pictures during and after the ceremony. I found him to be personable, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable about the process. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for anyone looking for a stress free marriage ceremony!

  Justice of the Peace Ernest Adams made everything easy, understandable, efficient, and allowed for a seamless marriage from beginning to end. He offered suggestions, gave meaningful advice, responded quickly to any correspondence sent, and let us know if exactly what needed to be done and when. He went out of his way to ensure a stress free ceremony took place. As a bonus, he took absolutely beautiful pictures during and after the ceremony. I found him to be personable, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable about the process. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for anyone looking for a stress free marriage ceremony!

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• Warren Sent on 03/27/2020
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  Great Wedding Officiant

  I highly recommend Ernest if anyone is looking to get married or elope! He’s not only a professional man, but he is extremely polite and positive. He had some great recommendations and suggestions, but he always respected what we wanted to do. His positive demeanor and kind words made the day even more special for my wife and me!

  I highly recommend Ernest if anyone is looking to get married or elope! He’s not only a professional man, but he is extremely polite and positive. He had some great recommendations and suggestions, but he always respected what we wanted to do. His positive demeanor and kind words made the day even more special for my wife and me!

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  Thank you for reading the reviews!
  
  Warren and Samantha were a joy to work with, as was their photographer whose name I did not catch! The rows that Samantha and Warren wrote to each other were masterpieces. They were sincere and had concrete, specific promises, yet they were romantic as well.
  
  Thank you two for reminding me why I officiate at romantic weddings!
• Kaitlyn W. Sent on 04/23/2020
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  Married and blessed

  Our Wedding plans changed at the last minute because of the coronavirus Including losing our officiant who could no longer fly to the wedding. We had to find an officiant quickly and Ernest was there for us. He was flexible with the date and time, he sent several emails to confirm what we wanted, and was there for us when we needed him.. I was able to marry my Navy sailor and we recorded it on Facebook Live for our family who couldn’t be there. Thank you Ernest for performing a beautiful ceremony. We are very grateful.

  Our Wedding plans changed at the last minute because of the coronavirus Including losing our officiant who could no longer fly to the wedding. We had to find an officiant quickly and Ernest was there for us. He was flexible with the date and time, he sent several emails to confirm what we wanted, and was there for us when we needed him.. I was able to marry my Navy sailor and we recorded it on Facebook Live for our family who couldn’t be there. Thank you Ernest for performing a beautiful ceremony. We are very grateful.

  Romantic Wedding CT's reply:

  Thank you for taking your time to read the reviews.
  
  Kaitlyn and CJ were a wonderful couple, very much in love. They were a joy to help when they were in need of a professional wedding officiant to tell them that things would be OK even though their plans had changed somewhat. Thank you for the honor of being your officiant!
• Cassidy Sent on 09/20/2016
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  The reviews on him are extremely mixed. I actually choose him without looking at the reviews and only now did I notice how mixed those reviews are. Well, simply put he was wonderful! Our original officiant canceled last minute (and I mean last minute). Not only did Mr. Adams make himself available for us, he was extremely professional, polite, well mannered, well dressed, and most important in my book on time! He also didn't even blink an eye when I decided I wanted to do the ceremony in a different location (after he already arrived at the agreed upon location) and he was pleased to walk up the hill and through the graveyard to get to the little church I wanted to do the ceremony in front of. He was great! I don't know why he doesn't have 5/5 reviews.

  The reviews on him are extremely mixed. I actually choose him without looking at the reviews and only now did I notice how mixed those reviews are. Well, simply put he was wonderful! Our original officiant canceled last minute (and I mean last minute). Not only did Mr. Adams make himself available for us, he was extremely professional, polite, well mannered, well dressed, and most important in my book on time! He also didn't even blink an eye when I decided I wanted to do the ceremony in a different location (after he already arrived at the agreed upon location) and he was pleased to walk up the hill and through the graveyard to get to the little church I wanted to do the ceremony in front of. He was great! I don't know why he doesn't have 5/5 reviews.
• Alan Sent on 10/03/2013
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  Ernest was a blessing! My husband & I decided to get married after being together three years. We moved from Saginaw, MI to Atlantic Beach, FL on September 21, 2013; decided to marry on September 24, 2013; Called Ernest Adams that day to make arrangements and left that night for Groton, CT. We drove the whole way enjoying the scenery along the way. Spent Wednesday night in a hotel he suggested and Thursday morning we met at Groton Town Hall, filled out the application and then Ernest took us to the most perfect place to marry us. He is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Fall Time in Groton, Connecticut is ideal for beautiful wedding scenery settings. Our Wedding was perfect thanks to Ernest Adams, Justice Of The Peace.

  Ernest was a blessing! My husband & I decided to get married after being together three years. We moved from Saginaw, MI to Atlantic Beach, FL on September 21, 2013; decided to marry on September 24, 2013; Called Ernest Adams that day to make arrangements and left that night for Groton, CT. We drove the whole way enjoying the scenery along the way. Spent Wednesday night in a hotel he suggested and Thursday morning we met at Groton Town Hall, filled out the application and then Ernest took us to the most perfect place to marry us. He is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Fall Time in Groton, Connecticut is ideal for beautiful wedding scenery settings. Our Wedding was perfect thanks to Ernest Adams, Justice Of The Peace.
• Zeus Sent on 08/15/2013
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  Ernest provided us with absolutely everything we could ask for. He was very detailed on what we wanted in a ceremony, giving us lists and examples of what he could say and we could say. He even had tons of options on how he could dress! The experience and professionalism was hard to miss. When the ceremony came, he made sure everything went off without a hitch - or rather, he smoothed out all the hitches that were bound to happen. No wedding goes off perfectly. Someone will say the wrong thing, step in the wrong spot, be unsure what to say or do, and in those times, you need someone like this to smooth out those little wrinkles and make everything work.
  
  We contacted him initially because he does secular and non secular weddings. The hourglass ceremony was beautiful and symbolic, everything you would want in a wedding. We even took some of the extra wedding sand and made it into two minute hourglasses as gifts to those closest to us.
  
  I could not reccomend his services enough.

  Ernest provided us with absolutely everything we could ask for. He was very detailed on what we wanted in a ceremony, giving us lists and examples of what he could say and we could say. He even had tons of options on how he could dress! The experience and professionalism was hard to miss. When the ceremony came, he made sure everything went off without a hitch - or rather, he smoothed out all the hitches that were bound to happen. No wedding goes off perfectly. Someone will say the wrong thing, step in the wrong spot, be unsure what to say or do, and in those times, you need someone like this to smooth out those little wrinkles and make everything work.
  
  We contacted him initially because he does secular and non secular weddings. The hourglass ceremony was beautiful and symbolic, everything you would want in a wedding. We even took some of the extra wedding sand and made it into two minute hourglasses as gifts to those closest to us.
  
  I could not reccomend his services enough.
• Adriana Sent on 11/09/2012
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  It was a pleasure to work with Ernest. We found Ernest via his website, which listed different locations for weddings, as well as photos, price range, and other information (parking, how crowded the location is, etc, plus what was needed to get married in CT). We live in Texas and had never been to Connecticut; the fact that his website was so informative and his price was so reasonable is what lead us to hire him. He offered suggestions about things we might want, and was very flexible about my last-minute choice to have a sand ceremony with our daughters. My 5yr old was a bit bored by our solemn vows, but Ernest asked her if she would like to hold the sand bottle - she was so happy to be included, and after that she waited patiently until it was time to for the sand ceremony. It was a nice, short, sweet ceremony (Our wedding was very small – just ourselves, our two daughters, two photographers and Ernest). We were married on Sunday; Ernest returned our marriage license to the town clerk the very next day, and they processed it immediately so we were able to get our marriage certificate via mail on Tuesday! Ernest was so easy to talk to during the initial phone call that we recommended him to our friends who were also looking for a Justice of the Peace in Connecticut. Ernest performed their beach-side ceremony a couple of months before ours!

  It was a pleasure to work with Ernest. We found Ernest via his website, which listed different locations for weddings, as well as photos, price range, and other information (parking, how crowded the location is, etc, plus what was needed to get married in CT). We live in Texas and had never been to Connecticut; the fact that his website was so informative and his price was so reasonable is what lead us to hire him. He offered suggestions about things we might want, and was very flexible about my last-minute choice to have a sand ceremony with our daughters. My 5yr old was a bit bored by our solemn vows, but Ernest asked her if she would like to hold the sand bottle - she was so happy to be included, and after that she waited patiently until it was time to for the sand ceremony. It was a nice, short, sweet ceremony (Our wedding was very small – just ourselves, our two daughters, two photographers and Ernest). We were married on Sunday; Ernest returned our marriage license to the town clerk the very next day, and they processed it immediately so we were able to get our marriage certificate via mail on Tuesday! Ernest was so easy to talk to during the initial phone call that we recommended him to our friends who were also looking for a Justice of the Peace in Connecticut. Ernest performed their beach-side ceremony a couple of months before ours!
• Lori Sent on 11/02/2011
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  Ernest was a great officient. He answered all of our questions, provided direction when asked and was more than willing to follow directions if it was asked of him. His website is really informative and truthfully, its what made us contact him to begin with. Its chock full of helpful information for before, during and after your wedding. Ernest was great at rehearsal, bringing the focus of our bridal party's attention away from socializing and back to practicing our wedding. I was the type of bride who preferred to ask questions regarding how things could be done, and while Ernest believes that everything should be done the way the couple of the hour want, he was still willing to make suggestions where needed. His modest fee is truly a great value!
  
  Our guests thought the ceremony he provided was wonderful. We had a renaissance wedding and Ernest provided some Renaissance background for things like the ring ceremony and hand fasting. He went so far as to use old english during the ceremony to make it fit even more with the theme.
  
  Thanks again Ernest!
  
  Lori & Steven - Connecticut

  Ernest was a great officient. He answered all of our questions, provided direction when asked and was more than willing to follow directions if it was asked of him. His website is really informative and truthfully, its what made us contact him to begin with. Its chock full of helpful information for before, during and after your wedding. Ernest was great at rehearsal, bringing the focus of our bridal party's attention away from socializing and back to practicing our wedding. I was the type of bride who preferred to ask questions regarding how things could be done, and while Ernest believes that everything should be done the way the couple of the hour want, he was still willing to make suggestions where needed. His modest fee is truly a great value!
  
  Our guests thought the ceremony he provided was wonderful. We had a renaissance wedding and Ernest provided some Renaissance background for things like the ring ceremony and hand fasting. He went so far as to use old english during the ceremony to make it fit even more with the theme.
  
  Thanks again Ernest!
  
  Lori & Steven - Connecticut
• Richard Sent on 04/12/2010
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  I would highly recommend Ernest for future brides and grooms we were very happy with his services and he was able to officiate from a list of wedding destinations both popular and historical locations,also I believe he has a very good web site which helps when trying to decide on a destination,ernest gets 5 stars from my wife and I he is very personable a pleasure to have picked him for our day.
  
  Richard & Janet Boemmels...Connecticut

  I would highly recommend Ernest for future brides and grooms we were very happy with his services and he was able to officiate from a list of wedding destinations both popular and historical locations,also I believe he has a very good web site which helps when trying to decide on a destination,ernest gets 5 stars from my wife and I he is very personable a pleasure to have picked him for our day.
  
  Richard & Janet Boemmels...Connecticut
• Jennifer Sent on 09/16/2009
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  Ernest always answsered his phone when we called and always had an answer. When we told him about our wedding and what we wanted he emailed us information on websites and other vendors that may be helpful. He always went out of his way to help us. He knows about ceremonies and how they work. Everyone enjoyed our ceremony so much. He made it fun and different. He also took care of the rehearsal which as great so everyone knew what he expected as well as where and what they needed to do. And for what he charges, he went more then out of his way for us. :)

  Ernest always answsered his phone when we called and always had an answer. When we told him about our wedding and what we wanted he emailed us information on websites and other vendors that may be helpful. He always went out of his way to help us. He knows about ceremonies and how they work. Everyone enjoyed our ceremony so much. He made it fun and different. He also took care of the rehearsal which as great so everyone knew what he expected as well as where and what they needed to do. And for what he charges, he went more then out of his way for us. :)
• James Sent on 01/04/2017
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  Ernest's professionalism was exceeded only by his warmth and genuine happiness to be a part of our ceremony. My wife and I (as well as our families) were very happy to have him as our officiant. We met with once before the ceremony where he outlined soup to nuts the entire process. Every part of the ceremony he identified the common practices he was aware of for us to use as references, and encouraged us to add any flavor or personal preference. He was always very clear that what he offered were suggestions, and that what we wanted was the important part. We found his preparation relieved an enormous amount of stress concerning the what and how of the ceremony. Other than our meeting he was always responsive to phone calls with updates or clarifications.
  
  The only difficulty I had with Ernest was that we had a miscommunication on the time of the wedding, and when I called to confirm a few weeks prior he was surprised and told me he had since booked another engagement at that time. I realize that certainly sounds alarming, but he was quick to recognize that he had made a mistake in recording the date originally (the incorrect date he had noted was an early estimate and an understandable point of confusion). He insisted on cancelling the other event as he recognized we had been there first, so to speak. As it happened, our plans were very flexible, and we were able to adjust the time so it worked for everyone, but the important part is that had it been necessary he was going to make things right.
  
  Having now been through a wedding I can confidently say that something will always go "wrong". Ernest is an experienced professional through and through, and we knew that with him there the little hiccups weren't going to be a problem. I highly recommend his services.
  
  
  
  

  Ernest's professionalism was exceeded only by his warmth and genuine happiness to be a part of our ceremony. My wife and I (as well as our families) were very happy to have him as our officiant. We met with once before the ceremony where he outlined soup to nuts the entire process. Every part of the ceremony he identified the common practices he was aware of for us to use as references, and encouraged us to add any flavor or personal preference. He was always very clear that what he offered were suggestions, and that what we wanted was the important part. We found his preparation relieved an enormous amount of stress concerning the what and how of the ceremony. Other than our meeting he was always responsive to phone calls with updates or clarifications.
  
  The only difficulty I had with Ernest was that we had a miscommunication on the time of the wedding, and when I called to confirm a few weeks prior he was surprised and told me he had since booked another engagement at that time. I realize that certainly sounds alarming, but he was quick to recognize that he had made a mistake in recording the date originally (the incorrect date he had noted was an early estimate and an understandable point of confusion). He insisted on cancelling the other event as he recognized we had been there first, so to speak. As it happened, our plans were very flexible, and we were able to adjust the time so it worked for everyone, but the important part is that had it been necessary he was going to make things right.
  
  Having now been through a wedding I can confidently say that something will always go "wrong". Ernest is an experienced professional through and through, and we knew that with him there the little hiccups weren't going to be a problem. I highly recommend his services.
  
  
  
  

  Romantic Wedding CT's reply:

  Thank you for reading the reviews.
  
  James and Rebecca were a breath of fresh air to work with! And James' review could not possibly be more accurate.
  
  The more input a couple has in the preparation of their wedding ceremony the better their guests (and they!) will enjoy the day's celebration. Rebecca and James were obviously in love, and they are likely to be married for a very, very long time, possibly imtil the stars themselves cease to shine.
• Tanya Sent on 04/18/2011
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  The quality of the ceremony was very good. It was helpful that we had a rehearsal a few days before the wedding.
  
  Ernest's responsiveness is good if contacting via phone. Sometimes there were a few emails that got lost in the shuffle.
  
  I would not recommend if you plan on having small children participate in the ceremony. At the rehearsal he quickly tried to establish command of the situation by trying to dismiss our wedding coordinator.
  
  His flexibility in modifying the ceremony to what we were comfortable with and the cost of achieving that was pretty spot on.

  The quality of the ceremony was very good. It was helpful that we had a rehearsal a few days before the wedding.
  
  Ernest's responsiveness is good if contacting via phone. Sometimes there were a few emails that got lost in the shuffle.
  
  I would not recommend if you plan on having small children participate in the ceremony. At the rehearsal he quickly tried to establish command of the situation by trying to dismiss our wedding coordinator.
  
  His flexibility in modifying the ceremony to what we were comfortable with and the cost of achieving that was pretty spot on.
• Stacey Sent on 10/19/2009
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  I have to say that when I first met ernest, I thought that he was a bit strange. The night of the rehearsal dinner he was a bit bossy and really did not care what others suggested which kind of turned all of us off. but the night of the wedding, he did an excellent job. The ceremony was beautiful!! He likes to make sure everything goes as it should which explains his actions the night before. He takes his job very seriously and will give you the ceremony that you want. I would recommend ernest.

  I have to say that when I first met ernest, I thought that he was a bit strange. The night of the rehearsal dinner he was a bit bossy and really did not care what others suggested which kind of turned all of us off. but the night of the wedding, he did an excellent job. The ceremony was beautiful!! He likes to make sure everything goes as it should which explains his actions the night before. He takes his job very seriously and will give you the ceremony that you want. I would recommend ernest.
• Kelley O. Sent on 10/20/2018
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  Very disappointed

  We booked him months in advance and he met with us for two hours without charging us extra! He was so well proeparred and well versed, extremely thorough, very affordable and polite. However the day of the actual ceremony he was confrontational with the wedding coordinator (I personally witnessed the entire thing, which made me very anxious before our ceremony). He announced prior to the start of the ceremony to let he professionals get their photos ( he was referring to my hired photographer and his wife). His wife stood in front of the front row, and my guests to take her own shots! Specifically my dad! During the exchange of the rings and the unity ceremony! My dad was heartbroken! He told a guest at the wedding that we hadn’t paid them and asked them to get the payment for him ( I paid him in full five 1/2 months prior). Also my wedding certificate my name was spelled wrong!

  We booked him months in advance and he met with us for two hours without charging us extra! He was so well proeparred and well versed, extremely thorough, very affordable and polite. However the day of the actual ceremony he was confrontational with the wedding coordinator (I personally witnessed the entire thing, which made me very anxious before our ceremony). He announced prior to the start of the ceremony to let he professionals get their photos ( he was referring to my hired photographer and his wife). His wife stood in front of the front row, and my guests to take her own shots! Specifically my dad! During the exchange of the rings and the unity ceremony! My dad was heartbroken! He told a guest at the wedding that we hadn’t paid them and asked them to get the payment for him ( I paid him in full five 1/2 months prior). Also my wedding certificate my name was spelled wrong!

  Romantic Wedding CT's reply:

  Thank you for taking the time to read the reviews!
  
  Mystic Aquarium's Beluga Whale Tank and amphitheater is a beautiful wedding venue, especially with Juno the Beluga entertaining the guests, particularly the small ones. Photographers sometimes block the guests' view, and it simply cannot be helped. The professional photographers are taking pictures that will be treasured for a lifetime by the couple and their family. Couples often tell me to ask their guests to not take photos, but focus (pun intended) on watching and listening to their wedding ceremony, especially their vows. Occasionally a well-meaning guest will block a professional photographer's shot, which has a major impact on the couple's wedding album. I am truly sorry that Kelley (and, presumably, Evan) were unhappy.
• Emily G. Sent on 09/07/2023
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  Lacks flexibility

  Overall, I would only recommend Ernest for a couple who is very clear on every part of their wedding day - the timeline, what they want their ceremony to entail, etc - and expect to stick to it EXACTLY.
  
  We contacted Ernest at the last minute (3 days before our wedding) because our previous officiant had gotten COVID. He was nice and professional over the phone and agreed to officiate our wedding, and did not seem put off by the last-minute request. He arrived on our wedding day at the time we had requested, but was almost immediately visibly and audibly frustrated by the fact that we were not ready to run through the ceremony upon his arrival (we were still taking photos - his arrival was 90 minutes before the ceremony was to begin). I had told him on the phone that we weren't exactly sure of the timeline (meaning how long photos would take). He interjected several times while we were taking photos to "remind us" that we were running "late" and that this was not acceptable, which I experienced as rude and condescending. When I told him that I was not concerned, he dismissed me.
  
  When we were ready to run through the ceremony (approximately 45 minutes before it was to start), he told us that our guests would likely be arriving while we were doing this - I told him that I was completely fine with this, but he shook his head and made it clear that he didn't approve of this. While running through the ceremony (which took about 10 minutes in total), he was clearly frustrated and angry with us, as evidenced by snarky comments and raising his voice several times, including once when he yelled at the bridal party (very loudly) to pay attention to what he was saying (they were absolutely paying attention, we are all in our mid to late 30s professionals who know how to act appropriately). Every other vendor we worked with was able to be flexible and never made us feel like we were being difficult or that we were "bad" for shifting our timeline a bit as the day went on (and in fact the catering coordinator and the photographer commented on how easy-going and easy to work with our entire wedding party was).
  
  During the actual ceremony, he followed the ceremony as my husband and I had written it and did all that we had asked (e.g., reading specific readings, introducing two friends who also did readings, etc), and was appropriate, and for this I am very grateful.
  
  Following the ceremony he asked my husband "don't you have an envelope for me" but we had never agreed on a fee while speaking on the phone or in any email communication afterward (I had assumed he'd inform us that day). One of my bridesmaids offered to speak with him to clarify the fee so my husband and I could continue celebrating, but he refused to talk to her and instead insisted on talking to one of us. My husband talked with him and eventually determined what his fee was, and we gave it to him. He did submit the marriage license successfully so there were no problems there.
  
  While technically he performed his duties and the ceremony itself was fine, the rest of these interactions added a level of stress to our day that I didn't appreciate and wished had not occurred.

  Overall, I would only recommend Ernest for a couple who is very clear on every part of their wedding day - the timeline, what they want their ceremony to entail, etc - and expect to stick to it EXACTLY.
  
  We contacted Ernest at the last minute (3 days before our wedding) because our previous officiant had gotten COVID. He was nice and professional over the phone and agreed to officiate our wedding, and did not seem put off by the last-minute request. He arrived on our wedding day at the time we had requested, but was almost immediately visibly and audibly frustrated by the fact that we were not ready to run through the ceremony upon his arrival (we were still taking photos - his arrival was 90 minutes before the ceremony was to begin). I had told him on the phone that we weren't exactly sure of the timeline (meaning how long photos would take). He interjected several times while we were taking photos to "remind us" that we were running "late" and that this was not acceptable, which I experienced as rude and condescending. When I told him that I was not concerned, he dismissed me.
  
  When we were ready to run through the ceremony (approximately 45 minutes before it was to start), he told us that our guests would likely be arriving while we were doing this - I told him that I was completely fine with this, but he shook his head and made it clear that he didn't approve of this. While running through the ceremony (which took about 10 minutes in total), he was clearly frustrated and angry with us, as evidenced by snarky comments and raising his voice several times, including once when he yelled at the bridal party (very loudly) to pay attention to what he was saying (they were absolutely paying attention, we are all in our mid to late 30s professionals who know how to act appropriately). Every other vendor we worked with was able to be flexible and never made us feel like we were being difficult or that we were "bad" for shifting our timeline a bit as the day went on (and in fact the catering coordinator and the photographer commented on how easy-going and easy to work with our entire wedding party was).
  
  During the actual ceremony, he followed the ceremony as my husband and I had written it and did all that we had asked (e.g., reading specific readings, introducing two friends who also did readings, etc), and was appropriate, and for this I am very grateful.
  
  Following the ceremony he asked my husband "don't you have an envelope for me" but we had never agreed on a fee while speaking on the phone or in any email communication afterward (I had assumed he'd inform us that day). One of my bridesmaids offered to speak with him to clarify the fee so my husband and I could continue celebrating, but he refused to talk to her and instead insisted on talking to one of us. My husband talked with him and eventually determined what his fee was, and we gave it to him. He did submit the marriage license successfully so there were no problems there.
  
  While technically he performed his duties and the ceremony itself was fine, the rest of these interactions added a level of stress to our day that I didn't appreciate and wished had not occurred.

  Romantic Wedding CT's reply:

  Thank you for reading this "review".
  
  It is always interesting to read a work of fiction that begins with facts, then weaves in untruths.
  
  In fact, the last-minute nature of the booking was no problem, as the reviewer stated correctly. I did speak the the Justice of the Peace that the couple booked and he also stated that he had contracted COVID and had to cancel. of course I wished him well.
  
  Possibly no replacement officiant would have satisfied this person.
  
  When the reviewer and I were on our initial phone call, i told her that because I live in the town where the ceremony was held and the previous JP lived on the other side of CT, my fee would be 1/2 of what he was going to charge. (I am NOT a discount wedding officiant. I am a wedding professional, not a "vendor".)
  
  Yes, when a couple makes an appointment and specifies a timeline, I expect them to stay reasonably close to it. (Not exactly, but REASONABLY CLOSE.) Part of being a professional is hewing close to the schedule that the COUPLE HAS PROVIDED.
  
  Some people write a bad review intending to blackmail the person providing the service into giving them a "rebate". That does not work with me.
• Deanna Sent on 09/07/2019
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  Don’t book him

  He’s very responsive and has a lot of great ideas. He does a great job organizing everything for you. However the day of my wedding he was horrible. He was extremely rude to my event coordinator bc we wanted to get married in front of a water fall. He told her she needed to turn it off and when she couldn’t (bc I wanted it on) he then told the groom our wedding was going to be ruined. He then tried to turn off the waterfall him self which then was reported to me (the bride) that if he broke anything I would have to pay for it. The situation was handled and I got my water fall. The only person we couldn’t hear during the ceremony was Ernest. (On purpose). He said he was the only one qualified to marry us. If you want tons of added stress 15 minutes before your due to be married hire him immediately... bc he wants it his way or no way even if you don’t agree with him.

  He’s very responsive and has a lot of great ideas. He does a great job organizing everything for you. However the day of my wedding he was horrible. He was extremely rude to my event coordinator bc we wanted to get married in front of a water fall. He told her she needed to turn it off and when she couldn’t (bc I wanted it on) he then told the groom our wedding was going to be ruined. He then tried to turn off the waterfall him self which then was reported to me (the bride) that if he broke anything I would have to pay for it. The situation was handled and I got my water fall. The only person we couldn’t hear during the ceremony was Ernest. (On purpose). He said he was the only one qualified to marry us. If you want tons of added stress 15 minutes before your due to be married hire him immediately... bc he wants it his way or no way even if you don’t agree with him.

  Romantic Wedding CT's reply:

  Thank you for reading the reviews. I am very sorry that the bride felt so stressed! The bride and groom were a pleasure to work with, as well as their DJ and photographers.
  
  All of the discussions and preparations that I had were through the groom, presumably with the bride's input. The bride was CC'd on all my email.
  
  The DJ was the perfect professional. His equipment was top notch, state of the art. The noise of the waterfall was so loud that it drowned out the people speaking. The only solution would have been to turn off the waterfall. The groom and I talked to the event coordinator _together_, and she claimed that the waterfall could not be turned off. To emphasize, the groom understood the reason why the waterfall noise was a problem and agreed that it needed to be shut off.
  
  Hearing the couple's wedding vows, and everything else they say, is the most important part of the ceremony for the wedding guests. Why anyone would think that their officiant did not want to be heard is a mystery.
  
  As for being the only one qualified to marry them, I cannot imagine where that idea came from. Certainly not me! There are dozens of ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, and Justices of the Peace legally authorized in Connecticut to officiate at weddings.
• Angela Sent on 08/31/2013
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  When my (now) husband and I met with Ernest to get to know each other, he seemed friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I read his reviews and saw that they were mixed. I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and select him despite of the negative reviews. Big mistake. He was rude and condescending to our bridal party. At our rehearsal dinner, someone very innocently interrupted me and Ernest furrowed his brows and firmly told him to not talk over me. Everyone remarked at the rehearsal dinner how uncomfortable they felt around him. The day of our wedding we made a change that our 7 year old ring bearer would actually carry the rings down the aisle. He exclaimed, "That is a TERRIBLE idea!!!!" Luckily, the best man was able to tell him, "Well, it's thier wedding and they are going to do what they want." Last but definitely not least, he booked a wedding one hour after ours. Again, he was unbelievably condescending in telling me I HAD to show up at 5:00. I was planning on it - and I showed up at 4:50. But my poor (soon-to-be) husband had to hear Ernest complain to him for 15 minutes before the wedding that if I was more than 10 minutes late he would leave. Seriously, do not hire this man.
  
  

  When my (now) husband and I met with Ernest to get to know each other, he seemed friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I read his reviews and saw that they were mixed. I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and select him despite of the negative reviews. Big mistake. He was rude and condescending to our bridal party. At our rehearsal dinner, someone very innocently interrupted me and Ernest furrowed his brows and firmly told him to not talk over me. Everyone remarked at the rehearsal dinner how uncomfortable they felt around him. The day of our wedding we made a change that our 7 year old ring bearer would actually carry the rings down the aisle. He exclaimed, "That is a TERRIBLE idea!!!!" Luckily, the best man was able to tell him, "Well, it's thier wedding and they are going to do what they want." Last but definitely not least, he booked a wedding one hour after ours. Again, he was unbelievably condescending in telling me I HAD to show up at 5:00. I was planning on it - and I showed up at 4:50. But my poor (soon-to-be) husband had to hear Ernest complain to him for 15 minutes before the wedding that if I was more than 10 minutes late he would leave. Seriously, do not hire this man.
  
  
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  Ernest is almost completely non-responsive to e-mails. He is a procrastinator. He never sent me back a confirmation that he received, read, and understood my ceremony script. Then, he cracked corny jokes during the ceremony after I EXPLICITLY stated that I did not want any jokes. He also went off-script to do one of those "community vows" after I was very clear that I did not like them. He was not well prepared, and it showed. I think he got nervous, which is why he went off script.

  Ernest is almost completely non-responsive to e-mails. He is a procrastinator. He never sent me back a confirmation that he received, read, and understood my ceremony script. Then, he cracked corny jokes during the ceremony after I EXPLICITLY stated that I did not want any jokes. He also went off-script to do one of those "community vows" after I was very clear that I did not like them. He was not well prepared, and it showed. I think he got nervous, which is why he went off script.
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  The only thing I regretted about my wedding, was hiring this man. He was incredibly rude to my guests, and the wedding party. He yelled at my 8 yr. old neice when she simply told me it was time to walk down the aisle. He is beyond controlling, speaking over the wedding planner and ignoring other people's suggestions. If you want to be spoken to like a child, and enjoy the company of rude people, then he is the officiant for you.

  The only thing I regretted about my wedding, was hiring this man. He was incredibly rude to my guests, and the wedding party. He yelled at my 8 yr. old neice when she simply told me it was time to walk down the aisle. He is beyond controlling, speaking over the wedding planner and ignoring other people's suggestions. If you want to be spoken to like a child, and enjoy the company of rude people, then he is the officiant for you.
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  What a disappointment! We met with him before our wedding and we thought he was nice, funny, and a great guy. However, at the rehearsal he turned into a crazy person! He started yelling at the staff at the venue, saying that he was in charge and they "could stay and watch if they keep their mouths shut". They were so shocked, they've never been treated that way by any vendor before. I couldn't believe it and told him everyone had to work together, but he just kept on it! We all waited until he left to talk to the planners at the venue to get the information that we really needed. If it wasn't the night before my wedding and he didn't already have my marriage license I would have told him to leave and not bother showing up the next day. It was absolutely ridiculous. I actually had to excuse myself and go to the bathroom because I was so embarrassed by this guy. I've never seen anyone treat people so badly before, and I've worked in retail! The only positive is that none of my guests knew the next day, and he got the job done. But I was so disgusted with him, I didn't even want to see him there during my ceremony. Seriously, stay away from this guy. Some of my shyer bridesmaids were afraid of him. He's nuts!

  What a disappointment! We met with him before our wedding and we thought he was nice, funny, and a great guy. However, at the rehearsal he turned into a crazy person! He started yelling at the staff at the venue, saying that he was in charge and they "could stay and watch if they keep their mouths shut". They were so shocked, they've never been treated that way by any vendor before. I couldn't believe it and told him everyone had to work together, but he just kept on it! We all waited until he left to talk to the planners at the venue to get the information that we really needed. If it wasn't the night before my wedding and he didn't already have my marriage license I would have told him to leave and not bother showing up the next day. It was absolutely ridiculous. I actually had to excuse myself and go to the bathroom because I was so embarrassed by this guy. I've never seen anyone treat people so badly before, and I've worked in retail! The only positive is that none of my guests knew the next day, and he got the job done. But I was so disgusted with him, I didn't even want to see him there during my ceremony. Seriously, stay away from this guy. Some of my shyer bridesmaids were afraid of him. He's nuts!
• Maranda Sent on 09/17/2023
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  Opinionated and rude

  When the bride and groom met with Ernest he seemed like the perfect fit for the wedding. However, at the rehearsal dinner he was very bossy and rude. Called the children distracting and even made the best women cry. We all thought he was just being a grumpy man and he certainly wouldn’t be like this on the wedding day. However, he tried changing the setup of the wedding venue and was very insistent that it had to be changed. Even after the mother of the bride AND groom put him in his place. He wanted the service his way or no way and even asked how many weddings we officiated. I would not recommend especially if you don’t want added stress on YOUR day.

  When the bride and groom met with Ernest he seemed like the perfect fit for the wedding. However, at the rehearsal dinner he was very bossy and rude. Called the children distracting and even made the best women cry. We all thought he was just being a grumpy man and he certainly wouldn’t be like this on the wedding day. However, he tried changing the setup of the wedding venue and was very insistent that it had to be changed. Even after the mother of the bride AND groom put him in his place. He wanted the service his way or no way and even asked how many weddings we officiated. I would not recommend especially if you don’t want added stress on YOUR day.
• Andrea Sent on 09/17/2023
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  Extremely Upsetting

  My husband and I are a young couple. We searched online for a professional, friendly and reliable JP for our wedding and were thrilled to read Ernest’s reviews. We contacted him and met up to discuss. At the meet up, he seemed like an okay dude. He understood our wishes and we then continued to hire him. When it was time for our wedding rehearsal, his true colors showed. He was very demanding. He was instructing me on how HE thinks I NEED do have my wedding and that all of my dreams and ideas were not “realistic” and a “bad idea” and was very condescending. He was extremely disrespectful to my sister in law, resulting in her walking away in tears. When he noticed she was gone, he threw his arms up in disbelief and continued to make snarky comments. The rest of rehearsal was a nightmare. Upon the wedding day, he insisted on changing the set up and telling me it was a bad idea and I need to listen to him. He then had a few extremely disrespectful words with MY MOTHER and continued them with my SISTER. IN FRONT OF ME minutes before the ceremony. I was extremely uncomfortable with this man and would not recommend him to anybody. The amount of stress I endured was beyond belief. Absolutely heartbreaking.

  My husband and I are a young couple. We searched online for a professional, friendly and reliable JP for our wedding and were thrilled to read Ernest’s reviews. We contacted him and met up to discuss. At the meet up, he seemed like an okay dude. He understood our wishes and we then continued to hire him. When it was time for our wedding rehearsal, his true colors showed. He was very demanding. He was instructing me on how HE thinks I NEED do have my wedding and that all of my dreams and ideas were not “realistic” and a “bad idea” and was very condescending. He was extremely disrespectful to my sister in law, resulting in her walking away in tears. When he noticed she was gone, he threw his arms up in disbelief and continued to make snarky comments. The rest of rehearsal was a nightmare. Upon the wedding day, he insisted on changing the set up and telling me it was a bad idea and I need to listen to him. He then had a few extremely disrespectful words with MY MOTHER and continued them with my SISTER. IN FRONT OF ME minutes before the ceremony. I was extremely uncomfortable with this man and would not recommend him to anybody. The amount of stress I endured was beyond belief. Absolutely heartbreaking.

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