Emily Sent on 09/25/2023

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Incredible ceremony!!

JP gave us the ceremony of our dreams! He is kind and personable, and we really felt like he added a personal touch. Our guests without exception commented on how wonderful the ceremony was and that was largely down to JP. We can’t thank him enough and would recommend him to anyone who is getting married!

Sandy Sent on 11/15/2022

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Amazing, Professional, Delight

JP was amazing from the beginning of our journey up to the wedding day at Terranea. My husband and I met JP 2 years ago since our wedding was postponed twice due to the pandemic. He was always there and ready to meet with us virtually with any questions we had. He has a ton of knowledge and very friendly.
The whole ceremony turned out beyond our wildest dreams. To this day, we still cannot believe how beautiful the entire process was. Every little detail from JP's heartfelt words to the calming vibes he provided was better than we could have ever imagined. With how anxious we both were for the day, he definitely played an essential role in helping us just enjoy the day together. An extra thanks to you for making our dream wedding a reality and a day to never forget.

Amy H. Sent on 08/05/2022

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The Perfect Officiant!

JP is the perfect officiant. He made our wedding so memorable! So many of our guests complimented about our ceremony and how beautiful it was. He is so friendly, organized, and professional. He has a kind, but clear and confident voice. We had a couple of Zoom meetings throughout the whole wedding planning process to go over the what we had envisioned for our wedding and the logistics of each step. JP was able to walk us through each step and was receptive of our interest in a dove release for our unity ceremony and also to add in parent appreciation as it was important to us. Everything was clearly planned out so that it went very smoothly, we did not have to think or stress too much, and our photographer was able to capture each moment clearly. We’re so happy to have had JP be part of our special day! If anyone is looking for an officiant, check out JP!

Ashley Sent on 05/27/2022

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JP is wonderful!

We had the best experience hiring JP as our officiant. He is super responsive on email and we scheduled a consultation. From the moment meeting him we knew he would be the perfect officiant for our wedding. He took his time to really understand what we were looking for in a ceremony and tailored everything to fit our needs. We received so many compliments after the ceremony about how impressed they were with JP. JP is a must!

Natalie Sent on 11/04/2021

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Heartfelt and Meaningful Ceremony

We feel so lucky to have found JP in our search for an officiant, not only was our ceremony heartfelt and meaningful but also flawless. In our discussions with JP pre-wedding, we truly enjoyed speaking with him and knew he was the perfect officiant for us because of how friendly, engaging and kind he is. Our guests were blown away by how beautiful the ceremony was and truly touched by his words. We felt completely at ease standing at the altar as his presence is very calm and reassuring, and he does a fantastic job with the cadence and timing of all aspects of the ceremony. We cannot recommend him enough!!

Olivia Sent on 10/16/2021

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Great Officiant

He was really great and made both my husband and I more relaxed during the ceremony. Many of my guests came up afterwards and said how much they enjoyed his ceremony. He did exactly what we asked and it was really great having him apart of our special day!

Erica Sent on 11/22/2020

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The Best Choice You Could Make

JP Reynolds is an absolute professional when it comes to officiating a wedding. JP took the time to get to know us, helped us plan out the wedding ceremony from beginning to end, was incredibly responsive whenever we had questions or wanted to change an aspect of the ceremony, guided us in regards to the marriage license, and delivered an incredible ceremony. Every person who attended our wedding complimented what a fantastic job he did and how much they enjoyed the stories and wishes that he provided. If you've confirmed the date of your wedding, JP Reynolds should be one of the very first vendors that you contact. We could not be happier with our wedding ceremony, and JP was a tremendous part of that. We would recommend him to every engaged couple.

Adam Sent on 04/20/2020

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Awesome Officiant!

JP was an incredible officiant to work with. My (now) wife and I could not have been more happy with how our ceremony turned out! For the planning phase, JP is with you throughout the whole process providing invaluable advice and suggestions so that you are able to make your ceremony something truly special. He really puts in the effort to get to know the couples and we were so happy to be able to meet with him multiple times before the wedding to put our minds at ease. As for the actual ceremony, he is a special and heartfelt officiant with all the right words. We had multiple people ask us how we found him, because he was the best officiant they had ever heard. We highly recommend JP as an officiant!

Trevor Sent on 04/03/2020

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Our Palm Springs Wedding

JP was beyond our expectations. My wife and I felt extremely comfortable up there; we did a circular ceremony so the concept seemed overwhelming at first with 200+ people around us but we couldn't of enjoyed it more with his calming words & energy up there. We even had a special request on the specific timing of saying our "I Do’s," but we knew that it wouldn't necessarily be perfect given such demanding requests…but low & behold JP somehow timed it to the minute and made the ceremony absolutely PERFECT at 4:55pm! We had endless compliments from religious and non-religious guests on the job that JP did officiating our wedding. JP does a fantastic job of relating the ceremony to everyone present, regardless of beliefs. We highly recommend using JP, he is more than welcome to help and meet with you as many times as you want in preparation for your wedding! Unlike a lot of professionals out there.

Veronica Sent on 10/30/2019

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He’s ‘the’ guy!

Perfection, Real, True, Profound, Honest, Sincere … Our ceremony was the most important part of the wedding for us and JP NAILED IT! It was ‘US’. Every aspect, every moment was full of love and reflected the complete essence of who Mike and I are as a couple. I say this in the best way, JP stole the show - not by being gregarious or over the top, but by just being him - a serene and beautiful person with an incredibly peaceful presence. All of our guests, all night long, kept saying, “That was the best ceremony I’ve ever witnessed. Where did you find that guy?! He was the best officiant ever!” … Truer words could not be said. JP Reynolds is the best officiant ever. Hire him! Don’t even think twice. He’s ‘the’ guy! We love you JP!

Mia G. Sent on 04/20/2019

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JP Reynolds: The Officiant Of Our Dreams!

My husband and I came to JP with a myriad of asks in mind for our big day. My husband was especially particular about finding the perfect officiant; he had a Catholic upbringing and wanted a very meaningful ceremony, but did not want the stodgy feel that can sometimes accompany these mass-type ceremonies. Our ceremony was outdoors, and we wanted it to feel very positive, very upbeat, and be personalized to us and our story. From the moment I came across JP's website, I knew I couldn't wait to speak with him and see if he was the right fit for our day. His website stood out from the rest and I had a very good feeling that he would be able to give us the exact ceremony we were after, based upon what he presented. We wanted a ceremony that was not at all cheesy, was not gimmicky, was not canned, but was real and authentic to us. When we spoke with JP on the phone and met with him in person afterwards, our connection with him was immediate. He put us at ease and his presence actually felt familiar. We were so grateful that he was available for our day and booked him immediately. He is incredibly detail-oriented and, after getting to know us and what we were looking for, he took us through the entire ceremony, and explained each part. Our asks were unique, in that we wanted to exchange the traditional vows, but also wanted him to incorporate our sentiments to one another in the ceremony, but with one caveat: we did not want the pressure of saying them out loud. A true master of his craft, JP wove together a beautiful beyond words ceremony that expertly granted all of our wishes. His flexibility and creativity with our unique meets timeless ceremony is something we are very, very grateful for! His presence that day was calming and special alike; he arrived over an hour before the ceremony to make sure Chris and I were prepared and knew exactly what we needed to do. Every single one of our guests that night commented on what a memorable and beautiful ceremony it was. They all told us how much they enjoyed it all, and how real it was. Some of our friends even said that they stopped taking pictures and put their phones down because they wanted to take it all in. My uncle even asked JP afterwards it he was related to my husband, because it seemed like he knew us so well.

JP was an integral part of making our day as perfect as it was and we are forever grateful to him for truly setting the tone of the entire night with such a thoughtful and magical ceremony.

Jennifer Sent on 01/21/2019

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Beautiful Ceremony!

The ceremony at our wedding was so special, and JP was a part of that. He helped guide us through the process of how our ceremony should be structured, and curated to be personal while combining some traditional Jewish elements. The beautiful words he shared with us that day were really lovely, I'd definitely recommend JP!

Sydney Sent on 10/29/2018

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Incredible officiant, perfectly unique ceremony

Cannot possibly express how amazing JP is! We got married in Joshua Tree but we live in Chicago. We met JP once in person but also had a few Skype meetings with him. He provided some sage advice on writing our own vows, asked thoughtful questions which gave him great insight into our relationship and was willing to perform a cultural tradition we wanted incorporated during our ceremony as well. He crafted a ceremony that was heartfelt, thoughtful, and captivating for the audience. He managed to include the audience in the ceremony, which we loved. And he shared the most amazing/applicable words of good cheer as well. He is well-spoken and professional. The ceremony flowed perfectly. You won’t regret hiring JP!

Diana Sent on 07/31/2018

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It was such a pleasure working with JP. We were lucky enough to have met him through my cousin, who he also officiated. He has a kind heart and genuinely cares for his clients and their big day. He is a seasoned officiant but he's far from jaded; he loves what he does and it shows. We knew he was going to be our officiant after our first consultation. He was very easy to talk to and answered all of our questions thoroughly. On the big day there's so much happening around us, but JP's presence really set the mood and helped calm our nerves. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant. We love JP and would recommend him to all of our loved ones.

Kayla Sent on 02/06/2018

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JP was truly the perfect touch for our wedding, which was held in Santa Barbara, California. I met JP at a conference for the wedding/event industry and instantly knew he would be perfect to serve as our officiant! My fiancé and I traveled to California from Louisiana for our wedding and of course, choosing an officiant was SO important to us. JP surpassed all of our hopes and dreams. He listened to us and made our ceremony perfect! JP's ceremony was so heart-felt! His kindness throughout the process was icing on the cake! JP was wonderful in every aspect!

Diann Sent on 01/29/2018

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JP was a warm, kind, funny, knowledgeable, reassuring guide throughout the process of planning our ceremony (really, the most important part of the wedding!) He helped us craft a truly personalized ceremony and, on our wedding day, his wise words on commitment and marriage had me bawling within 30 seconds.

I should also mention that JP is a consummate professional. He walked us through the entire formal/legal process of actually getting married, mailed in our paperwork for us, was very responsive when we emailed/called with questions, etc. -- I highly recommend him and am only sorry that I don't have more reasons to hire JP!

Misty Sent on 01/28/2018

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JP created a beautiful wedding ceremony for us, it was everything we wanted. He did an incredible job and we are so happy with how the ceremony turned out. Before we met JP, we thought we needed a family member or friend to officiate our wedding ceremony in order to make it personal enough. We were torn about what to do. We aren't overly religious and wanted our ceremony to still have tradition and meaning. After meeting JP, we knew he was the right person. JP was willing to meet with us in person, via Skype/phone, and even at his home. He was very prompt with his email replies. On our wedding day, he didn't read from a prewritten script. He remembered our loved ones names and the flow of the ceremony was seamless. The ceremony was perfect, at least for us. It was personal, meaningful, and reflected us. Our family and friends complimented our ceremony and how he did such an amazing job. It was such a pleasure working with JP!

Frances Sent on 12/20/2017

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JP is exceptional. He took the time to help us prepare for our marriage and walked through all of the details in advance which helped calm our nerves on the actual day. His words during our ceremony were very touching both for us and for our friends and family. Thank you JP !

Susan Sent on 08/26/2017

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JP was an amazing officiant. He has done hundreds, maybe thousands of weddings. When we met with him the first time, we knew he was the right one for us. He spent time talking to us to really learn who we were and what we wanted for our wedding. He talked us through every single step of the day and made sure we picked readings, rituals and people for the ceremony that had the most meaning for us. The day of the wedding he orchestrated everything and made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be at what time.

Picking the right officiant is often overlooked as not a critical part of the wedding, but I think it is THE most important part of the ceremony. We wanted a professional who could guide us through the process and make sure that everything was just how we envisioned it, and JP delivered on all accounts. Every one of our friends and family shared that this was the most beautiful ceremony they have been to (and I don't think they were all just saying that). They said that the ceremony truly reflected both of us and each of our personalities. I know that is because of JP and his ability to understand us and what we wanted to accomplish. We enthusiastically recommend him!!!

Paige Sent on 11/18/2016

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JP was the perfect officiant! He was professional, friendly, and we
connected right away with him. The ceremony was short and sweet, and
flowed exactly how we wanted it! I would highly recommend him!

Ellie Sent on 11/07/2016

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My husband and I first met JP via Skype, as we planned our wedding from out of state, and RIGHT away we knew he was the perfect fit for us. So easygoing and easy to talk to, clearly experienced, and full of ideas and suggestions without being the slightest bit pushy. Our first in-person meeting wasn't until a week before the wedding, but he still officiated the wedding as if he'd known us forever. He told our story beautifully and the entire ceremony was a PERFECT representation of the two of us. Guests were commenting all night (and to this day) on how moved they were by his words, his delivery, and how it seemed like we'd known him forever. It made our wedding day that much more powerful and meaningful, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Truly a natural at what he does. Thank you, thank you, thank you JP for your amazing work!!!!!

Sarah Sent on 07/26/2016

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JP is just wonderful! He is warm and friendly, and a calm presence on the wedding day. He was open to all of our requests and ideas, and he made planning our ceremony simple and stress-free.

User2632285 Sent on 06/03/2016

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Due to religious differences between us and the two families, my now-husband and I wanted a non-denominational wedding officiant, and we found the perfect officiant in JP. He is a very down to earth guy who cracks jokes, and as he promised, he helped both make the ceremony fun and meaningful. The photographer agreed that the ceremony was meaningful!, but more importantly, I thought so too.

Additionally, he gave us some wonderful ideas to make our ceremony special and unique. When it came time for us to do our vows, he helped make our vows both personal and traditional. What I really loved was how he improvised what he said, based on the mood of the ceremony and what my husband and I said in our personal vows, and made everything flow beautifully. Our ceremony was wonderful, and it was so us too; thank you JP!!!

Millicent Sent on 05/30/2016

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We loved him, guests loved him. JP was so accommodating. He met with us whenever we needed, gave us plenty of suggestions for readings and vows, and was overall just a pleasant human being. So glad we snagged him! And yes, he moved out of the way for our first kiss! He is very reasonably priced.

Peggy Sent on 05/20/2016

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We couldn't be happier to have found JP Reynolds to be our wedding officiant! Our ceremony was even more special with his words to us and our guests attending. From the beginning, JP was helpful in every way as we made our plans. He provided us with all the information we needed for the marriage license and guided us with our personal vows. Most of all, we appreciate his genuine happiness for our love, marriage and future.

Annika Sent on 05/09/2016

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We didn't want a religious ceremony, but still a deep and inspirational one. JP gave us exactly what we wanted. Many of our guests commented on how lovely it was. We felt the same.

Maraiah Sent on 04/11/2016

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JP is without a doubt the most incredible person and officiant we have ever met. He is kind, warm, sophisticated, funny,... the list goes on and on. He perfected our wedding and his words came from the heart. He is more than we could have ever wished for, a dream come true. We are truly honored to have had him perform our ceremony and make our special day beyond memorable.
We adore him and highly recommend him!

Jackie Sent on 12/14/2015

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JP was the officiant at our wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a more professional, kind and well-spoken celebrant to marry us! JP made the ceremony special and heartfelt. He had many great ideas that enabled us to create a ceremony that was unique and special to us.

Stephen Sent on 12/08/2015

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We cannot recommend JP Reynolds enough as a wedding officiant. He made our wedding incredibly personal, profoundly moving, and ensured that every aspect of the wedding exceeded expectations. His wisdom, professionalism and practical advice in advance of the wedding was invaluable and ensured that we both felt relaxed and secure that everything would run as smoothly as possibly on the big day.

Literally, all of our guests asked where we found our officiant and offered words of praise for the way that he captured our individual personalities and our love for each other in a way that was unique, personal and deeply heartfelt.

We both feel very lucky that we had JP to capture and articulate the love that we have for each other and that was confirmed for us by our friends’ and families’ reaction to our ceremony. He radiates the kind of caring, love and attention to detail that sets your mind at ease at a time that can otherwise be incredibly stressful.

We do not believe that there is any other officiant who could have made our wedding more special and hope that you will consider JP in the interest of having as wonderful a wedding experience as we did.

User2444862 Sent on 11/28/2015

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JP literally saved the day!

We had booked an officiant a year before the wedding but last minute things fell through. Our wedding planner recommended JP and when we met with him, my husband an i immediately knew he was going to be perfect for our big day. he made the ceremony feel like something out of a movie. it was a beautiful, yet simple and short (per our request) ceremony that captured everything we wanted. He was so sweet and helpful throughout the whole process. He was super understanding and just a very nice person in general. We felt as though he knew us after our first meeting together and that he really cared about our wedding. All in all, i totally recommend him to anyone who is having a wedding ceremony.

Heather Sent on 11/13/2015

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My career is in the wedding industry- I am a wedding planner. On October 10th, I had the unique experience of finally being a bride. One of the best decisions we made was asking JP to officiate our wedding. He is truly exceptional and it is hard to put into words how perfectly he captured us in our ceremony.
We loved meeting with him ahead of time to talk through the details- he had great ideas to make the ceremony perfectly tailored to us. At the same time, he was very flexible and open to our requests. He sent us over all sorts of traditional vows and allowed us to build our own that reflected our relationship. He was also an amazing guide during the process of writing our own vows. We really appreciated his advice and encouragement through this process.
I have to say that people were blown away by our ceremony. It was the perfect blend of the two of us and JP navigated that so well. People laughed and cried with us, but mostly they really saw our love shine through. None of this would have been possible without JP.
As both a bride AND a wedding planner, I can't say enough how lucky you are if you get to have JP be a part of your wedding. He will make it memorable, personal and perfect for you and your partner.
JP- I will never forget that day and your involvement in making is spectacular! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! We love you!! ~~ Heather & Nate

Erin Sent on 10/19/2015

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My husband and I had JP officiate our wedding in August, thanks to a recommendation from our wedding planner. Before committing, we met with JP to ensure he understood our "vision" for our ceremony. Not only did we feel comfortable then, but when it came time to officiate our actual wedding, we felt as though we were up there speaking to a friend. We still receive compliments on our wedding ceremony and couldn't recommend JP more! :)

Misha Sent on 08/13/2015

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Dear JP,
I've saved this one (thank you letters) for last, in hopes that I, with the practice, might stumble upon the words to express the gratitude
Nishan and I Feel for the wonderful ceremony you gave us. In selecting an officiant, we had hoped to find someone that was understanding of our feelings towards religion and God, and of the love and commitment we had for each other. We wanted to find someone who would want to get to know us and our relationship. And we also hoped he/she could make the ceremony fun and upbeat for all our guests. Well,we feel like we hit the jackpot when we found you. The only words I can come upwith to express how we felt
about the ceremony are "it was perfect, just what we wanted". I lost count of how many people told me that you were wonderful. The enthusiasm for you and the ceremony was contagious all throughout the reception. Everyone
wanted to know where we found our officiant! So, thank you a thousand times for everything you've done...

Warmest regards,
Misha and Nishan Ounjian

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We were referred to JP by a close friend who told us that JP also officiated same-sex weddings, and we could not have been happier with him as our wedding officiant! We were somewhat lost as to the particulars of the ceremony when we met with JP. He was full of wonderfully creative ideas for our ceremony - several of which we used. We were really touched by the inspired words he chose to speak during our ceremony. We did not realize just how huge it would be to have a fabulous officiant. In fact, it made all the difference - we and our friends are still talking about the special ceremony that he conducted. Thanks JP!

Nicole Sent on 07/17/2015

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JP was amazing. He told us that he was open to meeting with his couples as many times as they wanted and we really took him up on that offer- probably meeting with him 6 times before the wedding. We joked that he was better than couples therapy because he did an amazing job working with us on our communication and family histories. Come wedding day he absolutely knocked it out of the park- the ceremony was so heartfelt and personable and he was so calm and collected the entire time helping us to feel so relaxed at the altar. I'd recommend JP to every couple out there- he's the absolute best!!!!

Sylvia Sent on 05/14/2015

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We are so happy that we found JP to be our officiant, as he truly made the ceremony unique and personalized for us. From the moment we met him, we knew he would be perfect, and our ceremony turned out better then we could have asked for. He took the time to really get to know us during the pre-wedding meetings and had great advice on the readings and vows that we chose. He really captured our relationship and the meaning of our union through marriage, and there was not a dry eye in the house! Thank you JP for making our ceremony unforgettable and truly special. :)

Nicaela Sent on 10/08/2014

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JP made our ceremony what it was! He was absolutely incredible and people literally came up to us at the wedding and even today (2 weeks after) and told us how amazing he was.

My husband and I met with JP a couple of times just to get to know him and for him to do the same. We went though different ways that we could do our ceremony and special readings, involving our parents which was so nice that we felt like it was tailored for us!

He was great to work with, punctual, friendly, outgoing, we truly can't say enough good things about JP as our officiant for our wedding!

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JP, quite simply, is THE BEST you could ask for in an officiant!! JP was highly recommended to us and after looking over his website, we knew we wanted to meet him. We met with JP and that was it - we didn't consider any other officiants and are SO happy with our entire experience with him. He has an ease and way about him that makes you feel completely comfortable. Each time we met with him leading up to the wedding, we would leave not only happy that he was officiating our wedding but happy that we met him period, he's just a great person.

JP took the time to get to know us and listened to what we felt was important going into our wedding day. He gave us great suggestions for the ceremony itself, making it one that was welcoming, personal and memorable. It fit our personalities and what we were looking for perfectly. I remember seeing JP on our wedding day and feeling like I was seeing a friend and not just our officiant.

We cannot recommend JP enough! He gave us such a beautiful ceremony and truly added to our whole wedding experience from start to finish. Thank you JP!!!

Nicki Sent on 12/22/2013

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JP Reynolds is simply the BEST officiant we could have asked for! We had a beach wedding in Santa Monica recently and were planning it from a distance as we live in Minnesota. We found JP online by researching officiants in the area and reading reviews. We were very impressed with JP's website and the video that was describing his background and philosophy on weddings. We inquired about his availability and pricing and received a response very quickly (same day) and we set up a Skype meeting since we were unable to do so in person.

He was on time for our Skype meetings and very personable and detailed and interested in our background and our vision for our ceremony.
He gave a lot of great ideas and things to think about in terms of the ceremony details and was always available to answer any questions or to discuss the ceremony details leading up to the wedding day.

As for the wedding ceremony, he was very organized and he remembered every detail we had discussed prior and was a wonderful leader of the ceremony. Guests after were commenting how it seemed as if he knew us for many years prior to our wedding and the truth was that we met him in person for the first time AT our ceremony.

We would HIGHLY recommend JP Reynolds! We could not be happier!

Dani Sent on 10/18/2013

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JP is such a magnificent officiant! My husband and I were very creative with our wedding ceremony because of our different cultures and religious backgrounds, and JP was so supportive of our wishes. He was respectful of our traditions and really set the tone for our wedding. Our ceremony was so special and beautiful, and we cannot thank JP enough!

Bridget Sent on 09/25/2013

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TEN STARS!! We received JP's contact information from our Venue (Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades) and he was SO GREAT! We met with JP twice; Once to meet and understand his perspective on ceremony and another time to nail down the details. What a wonderful man! I didn't think I would remember anything from the ceremony, but his words are still pleasantly running through my head. I always wondered if it would be strange having a quasi-stranger marry me, but this was nothing of the sort! He listened so intently during our meeting, and actually touched on some personal details in the ceremony that anyone else would've forgotten!

He was so eloquent and endearing while leading the ceremony. He's got great ideas for anyone not sure of how they want their ceremony to be handled. He's also probably the only officiant who asked us which shirt/tie combo would be best! JP is highly recommended from everyone at my wedding!

Kelly Sent on 01/31/2013

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My husband and I are so incredibly grateful to JP Reynolds for making our wedding ceremony unique and memorable. JP's approach was unlike other marriage ceremonies I've witnessed and we received so many complements about how great he was and inquiries about how we found him. We definitely felt like what he said was unique to us and profound. One thing that my husband and I wanted to incorporate into our ceremony was a handfasting and JP transitioned into this perfectly and included all the information about what handfasting is and the origin of handfasting that we wanted to share with our guests. I am so glad that we found JP and will always have fond memories of him and feelings of gratitude for making our wedding ceremony so special. If you are looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony personal and unique, JPR Weddings is for you!

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If you are looking for your officiant to make your ceremony touching, special, and memorable, look no further than JP Reynolds. JP rescued us at the last minute (i.e., two weeks before the wedding), as we had completely procrastinated finding an officiant. He was completely responsive to my emails, and our Skype meeting (I live abroad so couldn't meet in person) totally reassured me that JP would make our ceremony feel like "us."

Our ceremony was just perfect. JP was so warm and welcoming. Not only is he a master at crafting the perfect blend of things to say, but his delivery was impeccable--sincere, engaging, clear, and smooth. My husband was subtly nodding after each thing JP said, which really showed just how much JP's words and way of speaking resonated with him. After the beautiful ceremony, which was everything I wanted and more!, my husband could not stop raving about JP. When I mentioned that JP also teaches speaking for corporate contexts, my husband announced that he wanted to take lessons from him!

Thank you so much, JP! You nailed it!

Yvonne Sent on 06/29/2012

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JP comes with our highest recommendation! My husband and I first contacted him about 1 year before our wedding. Since we were planning from a distance, we first met with JP through a phone call. We then met with him twice in person, once 6 months before the wedding and the other 1 month before the wedding. Throughout these series of meetings, JP took the opportunity to get to know us and our relationship. He asked for our preferences to incorporate into the ceremony, but he very astutely also picked up on the nuances that we never verbalized. We ended up with a ceremony that was customized to who we are as a couple. JP was dignified, sentimental, AND witty, creating a beautiful mood for the wedding. Looking back on our wedding day, it will be the emotions of the ceremony that we most remember, and the officiant is responsible for setting the tone. Please don't overlook this key part of the wedding. JP is the go-to guy if you want a ceremony to remember!

Judy Sent on 05/30/2012

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What a wonderful man!!! My husband and I love, love, love him! We met JP about a year before we got married to go over ceremony and things we wanted to incorporate in our wedding. Then about a month prior we met with him and again and he totally remembered us! He is so warm and caring. He speaks beautifully and is so witty!! All of our guests at my wedding were asking if JP is a close friend of ours because we seemed so comfortable together! He will make your ceremony so memorable :)

Myla Sent on 12/05/2011

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JP officiated our small wedding in September of this year and we couldn’t be happier! After meeting a couple of other people, we knew immediately he was our guy when we met him for the first time because he is so enjoyable and comfortable to talk to. We really connected with him.

JP really cares about what you want and offers excellent suggestions and works with you. He is a great listener, upbeat and funny. He really showed interest in getting to know us, as he really wants to help you have the best and the most personalized wedding ceremony.

He did an amazing officiating our wedding. It was so intimate, and simple but meaningful and beautiful, just the way we wanted it. We hadn’t met him before so we relied only on his website and online reviews, and we’re so happy we made the right choice. As a bride, I certainly appreciate that he made sure to see me right before I walked down the aisle. He really calmed me down.

Our parents, friends and even our DJ commented or asked about JP, as the ceremony was fun and it touched everyone at our wedding.

Thanks JP, it wouldn’t have been the same without you

Jennifer Sent on 09/20/2011

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JP was a pleasure to work with from the moment we first contacted him. He was very understanding and really listened to what we wanted in a wedding ceremony. We wanted it short and meaningful, and that is exactly what he delivered. He also gave us some suggestions that turned out wonderful. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was and how it was not boring like most wedding ceremonies. I would highly recommend JP to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding!!

Patricia Sent on 04/30/2011

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JP was our wedding officiant for our wedding on April 2nd. I can't say enough great things about him. Our guest thought he was an old family friend because our ceremony was so personable and warm. We received so many compliments about him. He was open and understanding and really tried to work with us. His stories were wonderful and fit us perfectly. He truly understood our vision of the ceremony and executed it perfectly. We would recommend him for any kind of ceremony. We would recommend taking any suggestions he gives, he really and truly understands wedding ceremonies.

Andie Sent on 09/20/2010

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I seriously could not have imagined a better officiant than JP Reynolds. He worked with us to craft the most perfect ceremony for US. He listened to us, but also gave us his advice and input where required.

When the day arrived, the ceremony was utterly magical. Some people commented that it was one of the best, if not THE best ceremony they had ever attended, thanks to JP.

I highly recommend JP to anyone looking for a creative, charming and talented officiant to marry them.

Bee Sent on 02/23/2010

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We love JP! He has married two of my friends and even though we were getting married at a destination on the other side of the country we had to have him, he is AMAZING. He will make your wedding ceremony memorable, funny, personal and so brilliant. Almost all of my guests told me that our ceremony was one of their all time favorites - this was a testament to JP's amazing officiating.

Bee Sent on 03/10/2009

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JP had performed my best friend's wedding along with my other dear friend's wedding and each time I grew more and more impressed with him. He flew to NY for our wedding and many guests came up to me at the wedding and after to tell me how wonderful JP was and how beautiful our ceremony was. His words are powerful without being preachy, he is a beautiful person who gets to know the essence of the couple without ever overshadowing the beauty of the union.

I cannot imagine our wedding without JP and I am so thankful that Courtney was married by him so I could share his info with my best friend and he could bless our marriage with his words and insight.

Allie Sent on 07/10/2018

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We are so happy that we selected JP as our wedding officiant. It was a pleasure to work with him and he made our ceremony so special. We had people complimenting us on how well he did. He kept it short (what we wanted), sweet and genuine and was so professional. We've been to a few weddings where friends had family or friends act as the officiant and we are so happy we went with a pro like JP (he just knew what to do and some of the little things that a non-pro might miss - he did not). You can't go wrong working with JP for your wedding ceremony and we highly recommend him!!

Michelle Sent on 06/16/2015

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We are really glad our wedding planner recommended JP. He took the time to meet with us a few times before our wedding and was genuinely interested in hearing about our story and getting to know us as a couple. JP was also a great help with the layout of our ceremony and gave some really good insight on preparing vows. He was amazing at the ceremony and really kept all of guests entertained. Overall, JP was really fun to work with!

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