Skip to main content
Weddings

From This Day Forward Reviews

From This Day Forward

From This Day Forward

Waldorf, MD
5.0 out of 5 rating, 65 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
65 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

Awards

65
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
  • C
    Casey W. Sent on 10/26/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Mary is wonderful!

    Mary is the absolute best at what she does! We highly recommend her. She is very organized and is very helpful when it comes to creating your ceremony. Her first priority is for you to know that it is Your day and that the ceremony should be exactly what you want it to be! Everyone loved her and she just makes you feel comfortable right from the beginning. We are so happy we went with Mary!
  • K
    Kelly Sent on 08/04/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wonderful experience!

    I had heard reviews about Mary, so I expected to be working with a professional, but from the first meeting it was apparent that Mary truly cares about all her clients. We left our first meeting with Mary feeling like we were working with family. She was kind enough to choose a meeting place that was convenient for everyone, and passed no judgement in the customized ceremony we ended up building. When the wedding day came, she lived up to her reputation and delivered a beautiful ceremony. We are so happy that we chose Mary as our officiant!!
  • M
    Megan N. Sent on 07/07/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing! The best officiant out there.

    Mary is excellent to work with! We would definitely recommend her. Very organized, prompt, and helpful. You must choose her!
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • A
    April Sent on 06/26/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Mary was so amazing and helpful!

    Mary is just an sweet amazing woman! She helped us with the whole process to meeting her to the day I got married. She saved my ceremony with bringing her own music and speakers when my dj showed up late! I went with her because my cousin went with her. I would recommend Mary to anyone that is getting married!
  • fallon3386
    Fallon Sent on 06/12/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Sweetest, sincere officiant we could ask for

    Mary is amazing. She answered any questions that we had, made herself available at all times. The ceremony made it seem like she's known us our whole lives. Would 100% recommend her for anyone looking for someone to marry them.
  • Kimtwins2009
    Kimberly Sent on 04/04/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Most AMAZING Officiant Ever!!!!

    From start to finish, Mrs. Mary was AMAZING!! She made us feel so comfortable for the whole process of renewing our vows ceremony we wanted. The first meeting with her, she provided us with so much information to prepare us thoroughly. And then every meet there after was great, to include excellent communication through email/text. The ceremony itself was beautiful!! Everyone raved about it! I would refer her to everyone we know. We love you Mary!!!
  • L
    Lauren C. Sent on 04/08/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing!

    Mary, is AMAZING !!!!!!!! She was there for us every step of the way! She could answer any little question I had. She even took her time to work around our schedule with having little ones. We met at chick fla and they were able to play the whole time during our meetings!!! Again she was beyond AMAZING WE LOVED HER!!!!!
  • Noelle
    Noelle Sent on 11/17/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Happiest day of our lives

    Mary was the greatest officiant we could have asked for. She was referred to us by my Dad who is in the wedding business and has met her through weddings he has done. When we reached out to her she responded with nothing but kindness and a warm heart. She is truly a wonderful person and thanks to her our wedding was the happiest day of our lives. We met with her twice before the wedding, 6 months out and 3 months out but it may be different for you depending on how early you book her. Our first meeting she filled us in on all of the details and asked us all of the right questions and we got to know each other. From the first meeting, we could tell she genuinely cares about her clients. Then our second meeting we shared our vows with her (but don't worry you really don't need to give those to her until the day before the wedding). She also assisted us on our wedding rehearsal the day before the wedding. Our wedding venue is even familiar with her so that made things go very smoothly because she knows the 'lay of the land' and what to expect from the venue. Her fees were also very reasonable. She made the marriage license process seamless and put us at ease when the process sounded daunting and answered all our concerns. We would highly recommend Mary as a wedding officiant!
  • Pam
    Pam J. Sent on 10/15/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Sam & Amber Jurney Ceremony

    Thank you Mary for officiating our daughter's wedding. Thank you for making Sam & Amber's ceremony so Meaningful & Special! They could not have asked for a better officiant on their Special day. You really made everything very easy & pressure free. I wanted to give you an extra special thank you. 💟 You really did an excellent job and captured everything they wanted. We truthfully enjoyed the wedding ceremony with you and could not have been happier. You did an amazing job. Thank you very much. We will always remember their special moments because you made the ceremony so touching!!
    💐💖💐💖
  • P
    Patrick H. Sent on 10/22/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Day We Dreamed About

    Mary Rahall became a lifelong friend from the moment we met her. We were looking for someone to help guide us through the marriage ceremony and to craft its attendant verses to properly express our dedication and love for each other. We were an older couple and wanted our event to have the depth and beauty of the love we shared for each other and for our family and friends. Mary had the experience and knowledge to help us create a fun but meaningful ceremony allowing our children and grandchildren to be an integral part of the event. She made the day the one we had long dreamed about. We give her our highest recommendation.
  • Chantell
    Chantell Sent on 05/14/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Saving grace...

    When I had searched for a wedding officiant , Mrs. Mary was one of the search results that popped up. We were cutting it extremely close and I had started praying for God to send us help and that’s when Mary stepped in. Mary is MORE then an officiant, she’s a planner, organizer , rule enforcer, advice giver, and so much more. Our first meeting I could just tell that this was the one for us and how courageous she was with my children just sealed the day. Us, being young we didn’t have any idea where to start but Mary had all the information and timelines that made the process so much smoother. We had a change up the day of the wedding but guess what? Mary rolled with the punches and kept all of us from feeling lost or anxious... I’ll be forever grateful for Mary .
  • K
    Katie Sent on 08/16/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary was amazing, from beginning to end. She was so personable, and made sure we felt comfortable. Everything was perfect!
  • D
    Dorothy Sent on 08/19/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary was awesome! A high school friend had recommended her ( as Mary married her and her husband), and so I called Mary. And after the first conversation with her, I knew she was perfect! She made us feel so comfortable and loved and she truly helped us with making our ceremony perfect. She was very professional and made the whole process easy and smooth. She truly makes your ceremony one of a kind and what you want! Highly recommend!
  • K
    Kimberly Sent on 09/17/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary was everything we could ever have hoped for. She was professional, kind and kept everyone relaxed during our rehearsal and especially on our wedding day. She put my husband and I at ease during the planning process, because she was so well organized. I highly recommend Mary for your wedding day!
  • L
    Lindsay Sent on 08/15/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary was absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for someone better to marry us. She listened to exactly what we wanted and executed it perfectly! She is incredibly responsive to email, phone calls and does everything possible as a minister, but also a friend. She goes above and beyond leading up to the day but the actual wedding day she is almost like another wedding planner, accomodating, comforting and loving. She was more of a guest in our eyes than a part of the wedding ... she ensured our day was as special as it could possibly be. We could not be more grateful, thankful and pleased with the service we received from someone who has now become so near and dear to our hearts. We adore you, Mary!
  • N
    Nikki Sent on 11/11/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing from the start!

    Mary was amazing from start to finish. She was flexible with times when we had to meet. She came up with a poem/prayer to read during our ceremony to include those who are no longer with us, especially my dad. She’s very personable and what’s to do what the couple asks.
  • S
    Shannon Sent on 07/05/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Ms. Mary is phenomenal and she made our wedding absolutely perfect!! The moment we met her we knew she was the perfect fit. She was always early to our pre wedding meetings, she guided us through the wedding process. We would highly recommend her to any couple! She handled so much for us on our wedding day, it really took all the stress off of us. She is just wonderful! If you want an amazing wedding use Ms Mary!!!!
  • Tracy
    Tracy Sent on 07/11/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary officiated our wedding just over a month ago at Chesapeake Beach Resort on May 26th 2018 and she is amazing, a real pro + . Mary made things so easy by supplying types of ceremonies and vows to choose from which took all of the guess work out and elevated allot of stress with trying to create vows from scratch. She was always early for meetings and a true pleasure to meet and work with. I would recommend Mary to anyone I know looking to get married our entire family loved her and she was direct yet friendly & sweet with letting everyone know their role in the wedding party.
  • T
    Timothy Sent on 06/16/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mrs. Mary isn’t just someone who you work with or someone that marries you, it’s as if she becomes part of your family. Out of all of our vendors, Mrs. Mary was hands down the easiest to work with. She makes it clear that it is your day and whatever you need her to do will be done and you will head into your big day with no worries as far as the officiant is concerned. We would recommend Mrs. Mary to anyone looking for a stress free experience.
  • M
    Merceses Sent on 06/01/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I have to start off by saying that Mary will always be a part of our family. She was so professional and very organized. Everything was stress free when working with her. Everyone who attended the wedding had something nice to say about how sweet and how well she handled things. You won't actually know how amazing she is until you meet her!! I would recommend her to anyone.
  • L
    Lauren Sent on 06/23/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary was amazing!! She made our day memorable. We were recommended through Facebook and with her first comment I knew she was who I’ve been looking for. She knew what she was doing and made us feel honestly like family. WE LOVED HER !! and will forever recommend her to any one on there big day❤️
  • J
    Jenn Sent on 04/25/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We couldn’t have chosen a better officiant! Mary is the sweetest, kindest soul!
  • L
    Lauren Sent on 04/23/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Mary was absolutely wonderful!!! We met her at a bridal expo three weeks after we got engaged and instantly fell in love with her. She was the second vendor we booked (second only to booking our venue). We were so happy to have her from the very beginning of our wedding planning experience. She worked with us to design our ceremony exactly how we wanted it and allowed us to pick and choose exactly what readings and blessings we wanted and supported our choice to write our own vows. Another plus side to booking her so early was that she was able to recommend any sort of vendor we were looking for. Having worked in the area, she knew who to recommend and who not to recommend. With her help, our wedding day came together perfectly and she was there whenever we needed her. I can't imagine our wedding with anyone else. If you are looking for an officiant, there is no one better than Mary!
  • J
    Jessica Sent on 04/19/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    She is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met! She is very responsive, very kind and very professional! She will try her best to work around your schedule. She genuinely cares about you and your future spouse and will ask about your lives and be so interested in everything you tell her. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs an officiant because she was phenomenal!
  • L
    Lori Sent on 11/27/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I waited way too long to find an officiant. Probably a month and a half before the wedding. I contacted Mary because she was referred to us by our venue. She called me back immediately and was an absolute delight. She made us feel loved and cherished and provided a ton of options for how to do our ceremony. She made the ceremony so special and was extra kind and accommodating. I cannot say enough positive things about her.
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message