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Tim M. Sent on 01/10/2023
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A truly personal ceremony awaits
Working with Bill & Joanne was a very educational and rewarding process. They take the time to truly understand each individual separately before connecting you both together and unwinding the real reasons why you'll soon be married. We put in the work, (albeit begrudgingly at times) to end up with a ceremony that was not only personal to the two of us but provided our attendees & guests with a glimpse into our love and our future story, presently unwritten. If you want a truly personal ceremony from a dedicated and professional officiant, do not hesitate for one second to hire the best - Mindful Ministry
Mindful Ministry's reply:
Tim and Lauren,
Thanks so much for your generous review. Your thoughtful, kind words mean a lot to us.
May you two have a wonderful and long life together.
Our best,
Bill and Joanne
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Jennifer Sent on 05/07/2026
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Outstanding Experience!
We were a bit lost when we set out to find a wedding officiant. We had both been married previously and been fortunate to find each other a little later in life than we might have preferred. We wanted a dignified but low-key wedding and reception with enough religious references to satisfy the expectations of pious, aging family members that had enough personalization to reflect who we were as unique individuals who had chosen to formally join our lives.
Like many others, we searched online. We interviewed a few candidates. And when we met Bill Mies, we knew immediately we had found what we were looking for. Our first meeting with Bill lasted more than three hours, which was the first indicator of the amount of time, care and guidance he would provide us over a six-month ceremony development process. In that first meeting, he asked us deeply personal questions about ourselves and urged us to articulate love for each other in ways that fostered a deeper connection. He also shared extensive personal details about his own life story and how he came to do what he does now. Quite simply, we bonded with him instantly. And we’re so glad we did.
Over the next six months, we met with Bill and Joanne multiple times, completing tasks along the way to design a unique ceremony. They provide a book and urged the purchase of a second to use as a guide that included everything from traditional Bible passages and religious readings from non-Christian faiths including American Indian and Chinese proverbs. It also included a selection of secular readings (we chose the famous “what is real?” passage from Margery Williams’s The Velveteen Rabbit). Bill helped guide us through the parts of the ceremony, from the structure and cadence to how to write deeply personal vows. All told, he spent probably close to 12 hours with us over three meetings prior to the ceremony itself.
Along the way, communication was excellent. Between meetings if we had questions, replies from Bill or Joanne were swift. Bill’s presence at the wedding ceremony itself only elevated the graciousness of the event. His sonorous voice and dignified cadence projected such a warm presence as we stood before beloved family and friends on a beautiful October day in rural Virginia and exchanged our vows.
So many couples dream of having a perfect wedding. We truly had one. Bill and Joanne truly were instrumental to making that happen. We eagerly recommend them to anyone who asks and urge those couples to trust their process. It really works.
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Kim Sent on 10/13/2025
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Could not recommend more!
It's an absolute privilege to recommend Bill and Joanne to other couples. Working with them both was one of the best experiences I have ever had with a vendor, and they created a beautiful and meaningful ceremony for our family. Many of our guests told us it was the best ceremony they've attended, and we couldn't agree more. As a same sex couple who wanted a ceremony that was spiritual and reflective of our religious upbringing, while also respectful to our identities, working with Bill and Joanne was one of the best decisions we could have made. From the first call, they met us with open minds and hearts, and built a ceremony that was rooted in love, respect and reflective of our family's hopes and dreams. They incorporated our three children into the ceremony in a way that engaged them and made it fun and meaningful. I would happily serve as a reference for anyone considering working with them and recommend that you reach out. They brought a tremendous amount of dignity, care and consideration to every interaction and have our utmost gratitude.
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Caleb Sent on 09/09/2025
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Thank you Bill and Joanne!!
Bill and Joanne helped us create a beautiful ceremony for our wedding in St. Michaels, MD. After searching high and low for an officiant and being stonewalled by local parishes, we landed on Bill. We set up our initial virtual call and knew after our first conversation that my wife and I wanted him to perform our ceremony. Bill is upfront and easy going about the process and has a comforting way of assisting you in the hand-picked creation of your ceremony. His wife, Joanne, also provides immense support in the editing and execution stage of the draft ceremony. Together, they are an all-star team who are ready to provide as much or as little support as you’d like. Would recommend their services to anyone in need of a heartfelt, sincere, and lasting ceremony officiant. Thank you both!!
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Simon Sent on 07/16/2025
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What a great experience!
A huge thank you to Reverend Williams and his wife. We were deeply touched by their attentive listening, their patience and their kindness, which accompanied every moment of this collaboration for our wedding ceremony. A real harmony, guided by the Spirit, was woven between us, and this gave each exchange a special, almost sacred flavour. We came away enriched, calmed and grateful for the grace we shared on this journey together.
Mindful Ministry's reply:
Good evening, Jacqueline and Simon.
Thanks so much for your lovely testimonial. We were deeply touched and truly appreciate your comments.
May you two enjoy a long and happy marriage.
Love, Joanne and Bill
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Dan S. Sent on 11/12/2024
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The exact ceremony we wanted!
When we got engaged, we knew we wanted a meaningful ceremony that reflected us as a couple, included some aspects of God/religion, and would be performed by someone who married ALL couples. Bill and Joanne were the perfect officiants for this! They were a pleasure to work with. The first meeting, which was free, we could immediately see their attention to detail and how they truly care about each couple and making the best wedding ceremony possible. We loved how we could pick and choose exactly what would be said in the ceremony, and what Bill would say of us. Bill and Joanne were super responsive and their input based off their vast experience was very insightful while respecting what we wanted. Working with them was the most enjoyable and least stressful part of the wedding planning process. On our wedding day, we felt very comfortable in front of everyone because of the preparation Bill and Joanne put into our ceremony.
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Sandra Sent on 09/24/2024
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Wonderful to work with!
Worked with us to create the perfect wedding for us. They helped us through the entire ceremony. They ensure that your vows, prayers or other readings are incorporated into the ceremony are meaningful and special to you and your partner!
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Stephanie Sent on 06/04/2024
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Absolutely beautiful!
More that I could ever ask for. Very special and tearful celebration for us. We were blessed to have Bill and Joanne be a part of our wedding.
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Thanks so much for your glowing testimonial. Both Joanne and I enjoyed being a part of your wedding ceremony preparation and working with you to prepare for your rehearsal and wedding at Zigbone Farm.
What a lovely setting for celebrating your wedding!
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Mariette Sent on 05/23/2024
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Amazing experience!
We absolutely loved Rev. Bill and Joanne. They are amazing and lovely couple who helped guiding us through the whole process until we managed to create our ceremony exactly like what we wanted and were able to really express who we were in every word which meant everything to us!! They spent so much time to get to know us personally to help us later in creating our unique ceremony!! We will be forever grateful that they shared their time and wisdom with us and we will never forget our experience with both of them!!
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Joelle Sent on 04/20/2024
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Great experience with Mindful Ministry
Bill was a fantastic officiant for our wedding, bringing not only professionalism but also a comforting presence throughout our ceremony. His sonorous voice and thoughtful demeanor, paired with the attentive support of his wife, Joanne, enhanced our experience, making our special day even more memorable. Their careful preparation and compassion were obvious from our detailed planning meetings to the final execution. Everything went amazing. Thank you Bill and Joanne!
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Alex Sent on 04/19/2024
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Bill is a Gem
I've been working with Bill in his terrific MBSR program and can't give him enough accolates to do him justice. Not only is he a compassionate man, he is a caring and knowledgable teacher. His guided meditations are captivating - I've never experienced anything like them. Can write another thousand words but there is no room here. If you have an opportunity to learn from him, don't pass it up - you'll be a better person for it.
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Jenna Sent on 04/05/2024
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10/10! Highly Reccomend!
Our wedding ceremony was made truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible guidance and expertise of Bill, our officiant. From the moment we met him, it was clear that Bill was dedicated to making our ceremony as meaningful and personalized as possible.
Bill took the time to get to know us on a personal level, ensuring that our ceremony reflected our love story and values. His thoroughness and attention to detail were evident as he worked with us to craft a ceremony that was perfect for us. He offered valuable guidance and suggestions while also giving us the confidence to make decisions that felt true to who we are as a couple.
During the ceremony itself, Bill's warmth and kindness shone through, creating a truly heartfelt and memorable experience for us and our guests. His words were beautifully crafted, and he delivered them with sincerity and grace.
One of the most special touches that Bill provided was a memory book of our wedding ceremony, allowing us to treasure and relive every moment for years to come. It was a thoughtful gesture that we will always cherish.
Overall, we cannot recommend Bill highly enough. His professionalism, kindness, and dedication to his craft made our wedding ceremony more meaningful than we could have ever imagined. If you're looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to create a ceremony that reflects your love and values, look no further than Bill. 10/10 recommend!
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Maria Sent on 12/15/2023
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The ceremony was the highlight of our wedding!
I cannot overstate how many compliments we received from guests who were blown away by the beauty and intentionality of the ceremony my husband and I crafted with the help of Bill and Joanne. The ceremony was truly a highlight of the wedding, and it impressed both religious and non-religious guests alike with its depth, and how well it reflected us as a couple. The ceremony was one of the wedding planning pieces that was a little bit stressful for me at first, and I am so glad that we landed on a ceremony that was so meaningful to both of us. Bill took his time getting to know us to really make sure that the ceremony was unique and reflected our values, and Joanne was fantastic and flexible with our numerous revisions even in the final days leading up to the wedding. 10/10!
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Shelby Sent on 11/08/2023
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Perfect Experience for Our Wedding Ceremony and Preparation
Bill and Joanne were an absolute pleasure to work with while preparing for our wedding ceremony on 10/21/23. We really wanted our ceremony to be the most important part of our wedding day and have a very heartfelt and meaningful ceremony. Our meetings and the resources Bill and Joanne provided helped guide us to craft our perfect ceremony. We loved working together and reflecting not only on the wedding but on our entire relationship and our plans for the future. Bill and Joanne really took the time to get to know us and worked to make our ceremony uniquely ours. We were absolutely thrilled with the outcome on the wedding day. Our guests are still gushing about the ceremony's meaning to them. This is magnified 10-fold to my new husband and I. We truly cherish our wedding day memories with the ceremony being our favorite part. We absolutely recommend working with Bill and Joanne with Mindful Ministries for your wedding or any life event.
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Jenna Sent on 08/28/2023
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Incredible experience!
Bill and Joanne were incredible to work with! They spent a significant amount of time meeting with us and not only helping us create our dream ceremony but also taking the time to personally get to know us! All of our guests raved about it being one of the nicest wedding ceremonies they attended! I would recommend Bill and Joanne to anyone!
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Anastasia Sent on 08/28/2023
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Mindful Ministry is Amazing
Rev Bill and his wife Mrs. Joanne made our experience one we will remember forever. From the beginning they were professional, quick to respond and start our process. We chose three meetings in order to accomplish our ceremony goals. Rev. Bill was great when it came to scheduling for our meetings since we needed evenings as we both work days. He was thorough from the start with the layout and guided us when deciding the type of ceremony we wanted. Overall, the experience was great because it not only meant we were able to help create a ceremony unique to our relationship but also was able to bring us even closer during what some can think as a stressful planning experience. Rev Bill is so friendly and does give the freedom to the couple to express who they are while giving advice when asked his opinion. Mrs. Joanne works so hard when putting together the drafts of the ceremony that you and your partner will edit to ultimately make your final ceremony. Both are great to work with and made our ceremony the best it could be! We are forever grateful and highly recommend Mindful Ministry to all engaged couples who are planning their forever!
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Nadia Sent on 07/24/2023
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Beautiful Ceremony Thanks to Mindful Ministry!!
From the very first meeting with Rev. Bill and Joanne, I knew we didn't need to look any further for our wedding officiant. Bill and Joanne were extremely kind, responsive, and detailed throughout our entire wedding planning process. In fact, with all the wedding planning frenzy, our meetings with Bill and Joanne were a space of peace that helped my partner and I reflect on our love which was at the center of this happy occasion. Our meetings were extremely therapeutic and during them, Bill got to know us extremely well as individuals and as a couple. He helped us build our ceremony script while Joanne handled many of the logistics of the ceremony. Our families come from different religious backgrounds and Bill helped us create a ceremony that honored that and unified our families under one message. I never thought our wedding ceremony could truly capture the love between my husband and me but Bill showed us otherwise. It ended up being the most beautiful ceremony that brought almost all of our guests to tears. We are over the moon that we chose Mindful Ministry for our wedding. Thanks to them we had our dream ceremony that we will remember forever and on top of it met two of the most kind souls we have come across. I would highly recommend them to every couple!
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Donna Sent on 07/06/2023
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Wonderful service
I just want to thank Rev.William and Miss Joanne for their wonderful service and support during our wedding process. I can’t thank them enough for their professionalism and dedication towards the service they are providing us.
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Meaghan Sent on 05/27/2023
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Guides Through Developing a Mindful Experience
We wanted our ceremony to be the most memorable part of our wedding. We yearned to share the spirituality that had grown in our relationship and was culminating in our union with our friends and family members. Bill and Joanne guided us through expressing ourselves honestly to one another, as well as with our most cherished ones. We appreciated the time we spent with Bill and Joanne to ensure that our ceremony was a priority, and uniquely ours. They shared resources and support, and helped us stay focused on what was most important to us. We hope to have Bill and Joanne join us for any future vow renewals. Plus, Bill has such a calming and beautiful voice, which was much appreciated because we had an opening mediation rather than an opening prayer, which was a bit different for many of our guests.
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Kristi Sent on 04/27/2023
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Thorough & Detailed
Rev. Bill Mies and his wife Joanne did an amazing job helping us create and carry out our wedding ceremony. They met with us on 3 separate occasions and really got to know us as individuals and as a couple (we strongly believe this is what sets them apart from other officiants). When it came time to develop a ceremony script, Bill wrote a very thoughtful marriage reflection, which highlighted special details about our lives and our relationship. Several guests actually stopped us during the reception to tell us how much they loved this part of the ceremony. Bill and Joanne were very helpful throughout the planning process and were available to answer any questions we had. We are thankful for their positive attitudes and words of encouragement leading up to the big day. Thank you Bill and Joanne!
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Tb Sent on 09/05/2022
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Thoughtful Guidance
Bill and Joanne were a pleasure to work with for our wedding! They helped us create memorable ceremony that encompassed our personalities and love for each other. I would definitely recommend!
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Lk Toohey Sent on 07/21/2022
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Wonderful experience!
Bill and Joanne were great to work with for our wedding! They helped us create our dream ceremony that encompassed our personalities and love for each other. I would definitely recommend!
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Thoughtful guidance.
Bill and Joanne Mies got to know us on a spiritual and personal level, and carefully planned every detail of our ceremony. We are so happy with their guidance and professionalism. They provided helpful texts for selecting readings and helped us customize the ceremony to the needs of our family.
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Stephmoy1 Sent on 03/30/2022
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Reverend Mies was a pleasure to work with!
Reverend Mies was a pleasure to work with! He made the whole process easy and smooth and we cannot have imagined a better wedding. We were very involved with the ceremony and his words so it made it feel very special and specific to us as a couple. Would highly recommend him to officiate your wedding!
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Exactly the right fit for us
When we were planning our wedding we were looking for a person who could work with and support our Catholic roots as well as the fact that this was a 2nd wedding for both of us. We looked and spoke to 3-4 people but as soon as we had a conversation with Bill we knew he was the RIGHT choice for us! His flexibility and understanding made it easy for us to work together! Bill provided so many ideas and resources to guide us and help us create the PERFECT wedding ...even in a pandemic!
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Professional and Helpful
Working with Bill to create the perfect ceremony was very special for us. He provided us with great advice and suggestions for our ceremony and vows. Bill and his wife Joanne were dedicated to getting to know us and creating a personal and timely ceremony.
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Kristin Sent on 11/02/2020
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So grateful!!
Bill and Joanne were so lovely to partner with. They truly care about each and every couple they work with. Bill spent so many hours via skype and zoom talking to my husband and I, helping us to craft our perfect ceremony. Our ceremony could not have gone any better and really highlighted our love. Thank you Bill and Joanne!
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Highly recommend!
Reverend Bill and his wife Joanne were amazing to work with. They took the time to get to know my husband and I individually and as a couple. They strive to create a special, unique, and individualized ceremony for the couples they work with. We had several planning meetings to ensure things went smoothly and were exactly to our liking. Can’t recommend them enough!
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Could not have asked for a better ceremony
My husband is Catholic and I am Presbyterian and we wanted to have our ceremony outdoors by someone who was ordained. We searched for weeks without any luck and finally found Rev. William Mies and his wife Joanne with Mindful Ministries. They were not only willing to help us build a religious ceremony for an outdoor location, but also drove 6 hours to West Virginia to do our ceremony!! We met with them via Zoom 4x and they helped us build the absolute perfect ceremony that my family/friends could not stop talking about for weeks. Very thankful to have found Rev. William and Joanne Mies!
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Amanda Sent on 09/28/2020
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The perfect wedding ceremony by the perfect minister!
Bill and his wife Joanne from mindful ministry were amazing! They walked us through writing our script for our ceremony. It made for a very intimate personal experience. They really helped us capture “us” in every detail. He took the time to get to know us and our story in the most genuine and humanly personal way, that lead to the authentic writing of our vows and planning of our ceremony. Bill’s friendly and professional demeanor made him a joy to work with. He is welcoming and open to all ideas of faith and beliefs. At the ceremony, Bill arrived in the same professional, friendly, and positive way that we have come to know him over the multiple meetings we had. He brought a calming and serene influence upon his arrival that carried through the entire ceremony. We couldn’t be happier, he was perfect fit!
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Beautiful ceremony
My husband and I cannot say enough good things about bill and his wife Joanne. He married us in September 2019 at our dream wedding venue in the woods. He was able to give us a highly individualized ceremony that incorporated me and my husband's vlaues and spirituality perfectly. It was a beautiful ceremony that we all worked together to create. Bill helped us in calming our pre-wedding jitters, and had meaningful meetings with us prior to the ceremony to help decrease our anxieties about standing in front of a crowd on our wedding day. At each pre-marital session with bill and his wife we spent a few minutes in quiet reflection or meditation that helped bring us to a place where we were able to truly find what was important to us to share and bring families together on our big day. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We highly recommend Bill and Joanne for your wedding ceremony.
Mindful Ministry's reply:
Thank you, Steffani and Justin, for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. This brings back to us many wonderful memories of our time working and celebrating together. We deeply appreciate your allowing us to be a part of your wedding experience.
Bill and Joanne
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Samantha Sent on 02/07/2019
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Everything We Could Have Hoped For!
While searching for an officiant for our wedding last June, we came upon Bill and Joanne's profile on WeddingWire. We decided to contact them based upon previous reviews of their services, and all of them were very accurate! Bill and Joanne went above and beyond to get to know us on a personal level, walked us through every aspect of creating our own version of our wedding ceremony in addition to helping us coordinate the ceremony (seating arrangements for the first two rows, lineup of bridesmaid and groomsmen, etc.) They added the personal touches to our ceremony that we wanted and delivered it in such an exceptional manner - we still receive compliments on how lovely Bill's ceremony was! We highly recommend Bill and Joanne's services to everyone and are very thankful for all they did to make our wedding ceremony such a success.
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Thank You!
Rev. Mise and his wife did an amazing job helping us craft the perfect wedding ceremony. We truly appreciated how they took the time to get to know us as people and helped guide us on this journey. Through their expertise we created a genuinely unique and custom ceremony that allowed us to properly celebrate our marriage. They listened to our needs and desires and provided a beautiful and memorable ceremony. Many of our favorite moments of planning the wedding came from the activities provided by Mindful Ministry, and we are truly thankful to have had them as part of our special day!
Thank you so much Bill and Joanne!
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Talia Sent on 12/19/2018
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Amazing experience, all around!
My husband and I were nervous about finding an officiant for our wedding--coming from different religious backgrounds and with our own unique senses of spirituality, we were worried that we would not find someone to conduct a ceremony that truly reflected our relationship and respected our backgrounds. However, our fears instantly subsided upon meeting Bill and Joanne. They approached the creation of our wedding ceremony with such warmth, openness and kindness, and truly guided us toward making thoughtful decisions that reflected our unique love and relationship. Bill officiated our wedding ceremony with grace, humor, and respect, and I really cannot imagine that anyone else could have done a better job. After the wedding, some guests told my husband and I that it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they have ever attended. Maybe we're a little biased, but we agree :) Thank you Bill and Joanne for making our wedding ceremony so personal, heartfelt and memorable!
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Christina Sent on 12/03/2018
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William and his wife JoAnne were so accommodating to our crazy schedules as well as truly interested in getting to know us to make our wedding ceremony truly unique! We could not have asked for a better or more knowledgeable officiant, they even put our ceremony and vowels into a hard cover book along with our certificate as a gift at our reception. We are so grateful that we found them and that they work so well together that they are interchangeable incase one or the other could not be there which make any couple feel a bit safer when there is already a backup plan in place. They are the best and we truly consider them our friends that we plan on meeting up with around our anniversary times to catch up.
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Erin Sent on 10/02/2017
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Bill & Joanne, Thank you for an unforgettable experience. If you are looking for a wedding officiant, look no further! Bill was fantastic. We were able to create the perfect ceremony that matched our needs. We desperately wanted to have an outdoor wedding but did not want to lose the religious aspect of our big day. Bill did a fantastic job including our faith and personalizing our ceremony. Our guests raved about our ceremony and our officiant. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Bill! -E&R
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Margi Sent on 07/03/2017
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Joanne was great! She was very easy to work with. She truly wanted to make our wedding ceremony memorable for us as well as our guests. Still receiving compliments about our wedding service.
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Nina Sent on 05/11/2017
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There would be No regrets!!! Mrs.Joanne is absolutely amazing. For us she was God sent!!! We received her husbands name off a vendors list ( the last name on there ) one week before our ceremony and he was unavailable and referred us to our ideal Officiant, his Wife. They both have a calming and loving spirit and excepted us and the love we share for one another. She will be part of The Sequel in December and the rest of our lives.... She has become family.... We Thank you and Love You Mrs. Joanne
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Sabrina Sent on 05/11/2017
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Rev. Joanne Marshall-Mies was exactly what we needed. Although, it was an impromptu ceremony she maintained her very calm, open and kind demeanor throughout the entire process. You would think she would've felt pressured as well but she never showed any angst. There was a meditation exercise before we began which put us in a very calming centered space. She was amazing. Rev. Joanne Marshall-Mies is very detailed which was another plus for us. All deadlines were met and we were more than pleased! I can go on forever about this amazing woman, but you would have to experience her for yourself! She was the perfect fit and we feel like we've known her for years. KUDOS to her!!!! Thank you Rev. Joanne Marshall-Mies
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Lyndsey Sent on 12/23/2016
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Working with Bill and his wife Joann really made our wedding ceremony ours and we could not be happier about how it turned out! My now husband and I really enjoyed the mindfulness aspect of Bill's services and were very excited to work with him after meeting with him! He is not just in it for the money. He truly care about you as a couple and each of your sessions with him as you develop your ceremony is a growth experience, personally and for you as a couple. John and I immensely enjoyed the time we spent with Bill because it allowed us to explore and create a ceremony that was 100% us. It used our words, our beliefs, and our story. We loved being able to choose every aspect of the ceremony. Working on it helped us grow closer during our engagement which made that time all the more special. We had so many compliments from our guests about how touching, personal and unique the ceremony was. Bill and Joann were incredible to work with. They made the process easy and are just the most lovely people! Bill and Joann, John and I cannot thank you enough for helping us to make our wedding ceremony so incredible special. We loved getting to know you both feel truly blessed to have gotten to work with you! You far exceeded our expectations and for that we are eternally grateful!
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Erin Sent on 10/31/2016
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Joanne was very flexible with price and meeting times as well as giving us full control over our ceremony. We had it go exactly how we wanted even with our special requests to include our bridal party to be involved with the hand ceremony. I loved the books and materials that were included with her service so that we could research and build our custom wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding all thanks to Joanne!!!
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Laura Sent on 10/17/2016
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My husband and I got married on September 10th 2016 in Annapolis. I found Bill and his wife Joanne on wedding wire about a year and a half ago. They were both very responsive to everything we needed for our ceremony. They did a great job at personalizing our ceremony and really making it our own even without writing our own vows. We attended four meetings with Bill, they are at least a couple of hours long each time so I would make sure you do not plan anything right after. Bill is also very flexible, there were a couple instances where I had to change the date or the time last minute and he was very flexible with allowing us to change out meeting time. I highly recommend Bill to anyone who wants a great officiant and someone who is friendly and also professional! :)
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Sarah Sent on 10/10/2016
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We had a wonderful experience preparing and prepping for our wedding with Rev. Bill and his wife Joanne. We wanted to stay away from a cookie-cutter ceremony where we were just going through the motions. With Rev. Bill and Joannne, we were able to personally craft our own ceremony to make it extremely meaningful to us. We also appreciated that before each session, we took a few minutes of meditation to help get us in the right headspace to think exactly what we wanted to say in front of all of our family and loved ones.
Many people told us afterwards that it was one of the most poignant ceremony they have ever witnessed and the love between us was so evident.
Although so much of wedding planning is stressful, I really appreciated that the work with Rev. Bill and Joanne as a great reminder of why were getting married in the first place and what truly mattered- the two of us.
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Julia Sent on 09/12/2016
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One year ago today, Rev. William Mies officiated our wedding in St. Michael’s, MD. As we look back on the day and remember the wonderful process of creating our ceremony, we are incredibly grateful to “Bill” for his calm guidance, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to our vision.
Bill’s passion for weddings and tremendous knowledge of the creative process shows through in his approach to working with couples. He truly took the time to understand our relationship and religious leanings, and guided us toward a ceremony that reflected our love and values.
In the end, our family and friends were present for a genuine, engaging, and beautiful ceremony that wholeheartedly represented who we were as a couple. We are truly grateful and honored to have had Bill as our wedding officiant.
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Nicole Sent on 09/11/2016
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Bill and Joanne helped us create a beautiful and personalized wedding ceremony that reflected us and our relationship. We loved the ceremony planning process, which included meeting with Bill and Joanne four times before our wedding day. This allowed us to get to know each other better and discuss exactly what we wanted in our ceremony. My husband is in medical school and lived out of state during the wedding planning process. Bill was so flexible with our crazy schedules and allowed us Skype for one of the meetings. His flexibility saved us from a tremendous amount of stress and we couldn't be more thankful. Our wedding guests complemented us multiple times on the uniqueness of our vows and reflection letters. Bill and Joanne are an amazing team and we are so thankful to have met them!
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Charles Sent on 08/30/2016
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Thank you for making our wedding special, Joanne. You were our guiding force. We really appreciated your openness, kindness and patience with us during the ceremony planning sessions, wedding rehearsal, and wedding ceremony. You are the best and we highly recommend you to any couple seeking a wedding officiant to preside over their wedding ceremony. Charles and Jeannine
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Elisa Sent on 08/28/2016
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Reverend Mies and his lovely wife, Joann were so accommodating, friendly and professional. Rev Mies officiated our March 26, 2016 wedding. We found him less than two months prior to our wedding and he were able to accommodate us into his busy schedule and worked with us to make our wedding ceremony nothing short of unforgettable! Rev. Mies and Joann meet with us several times and took the time to get to really know who we are as individuals and as a couple. They helped us plan out our wedding ceremony in a way that only experienced professionals could. Until now, my guests are still talking about how beautiful the ceremony was. I appreciate everything Rev. Mies and Joann did for us and I would recommend them for anyone looking for a ceremony they will remember for a lifetime!
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User2634364 Sent on 06/05/2016
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Rev. Bill Mies and his wife, Joanne, helped us create a beautiful, meaningful, and personalized wedding ceremony. Due to unexpected circumstances, we needed to find a new officiant just three weeks before our wedding. We were in panic mode. After the first telephone conversation, Rev. Bill put us at complete ease. He and his wife, Rev. Joanne Mies of Swan Ministries, worked as a team, with us. We met a few times before the wedding. In our first meeting, we shared personal stories and got to know each other. They asked questions that helped us learn about ourselves and each other. They were genuinely caring and professional. Each meeting had a purpose and left us feeling even better about our relationship and the ceremony we were planning. They thought of everything as they guided us through the process of creating the ceremony we envisioned. They helped us remain focused on each other and enjoy the present moment. They alleviated our stress. The result was a beautiful, meaningful, memorable ceremony. Our wedding was amazing thanks to these two. We really cannot thank them enough!
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User2440352 Sent on 01/19/2016
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(This is written by myself, the husband under the account my wife made) My Wife and I found Mindful Ministries / Bill and Joanne Mies after extensive research online. I was pleasantly surprised upon meeting Bill and his Wife at their home for our first meeting. Yes, meeting. Bill and Joanne have a very personable approach to working with you on your wedding. The initial meeting lasted several hours where we all collectively introduced ourselves and got to know eachother. Bill has an amazing way with words and does a great job of making you feel comfortable sharing this most important event with him.
From the initial meeting forward; he made himself readily available for any questions we had on crafting the content of our wedding. Ceremony details, the songs we chose, the order our guests were seated, every last detail was important to Bill. He made it a point to encourage us to share our feelings with eachother to help strengthen our own bond leading up to the wedding. The activities he had us do reminded us of things we were thankful for and valued in one another.
By the time the wedding day came, Bill and Joanne had become inseparable from our Big Day. We genuinely wanted to have them stay for the entirety of the wedding, thru the reception, which they gladly accepted. It meant a lot to us to share the experience with them by including them in our pictures, and watching them have fun on the dance floor.
I can assure you that if you work with Bill and Joanne that you will feel a personable, genuine connection with them. Their attention to detail and the amount of time they spend helping you personalize your ceremony and vows was definitely worth the cost; which was fair and reasonable.
I hope that this review will boost your confidence in choosing Mindful Ministries for your wedding and that your experience will be as positive as ours was.
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Carly Sent on 12/14/2015
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We cannot say enough about both Bill and his wife, Joanne. When we got engaged, I was set on getting married by the Catholic Church but we ended up finding a separate venue that really spoke to us and felt special to us as a couple. After months of trying to work with the the Church on how we could get married outside while still having it be considered Catholic we found ourselves at a dead end. We did not want to sacrifice our vision but found the Church was also not willing to work with us.
When we found Bill, we thought it was a shot in the dark that we would work together. Our first meeting changed everything. Before even talking about money, Bill took the time to listen to who we were and what we wanted out of our marriage ceremony. After our first meeting we both knew we'd found the person we would want to help us celebrate.
For the next few months, Bill and Joanne were so flexible with us (meeting on Skype since we live in Boston). We really did get to know each other and by the time the wedding came around we felt like every word that was being spoke at our ceremony was one we had chosen. There are so many things that you could worry about on your wedding day but Bill and Joanne put us at ease that the ceremony wasn't going to be one of them. This was a big deal to us because, for us, this was the most important part.
Joanne did a fabulous job helping us coordinate day of and Bill did a beautiful job of helping us become husband and wife. They are both worth every penny and more! We would highly recommend them for an incredibly person and special day.
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User2452373 Sent on 12/03/2015
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It was such a pleasure to work with Bill and his wife to create our wedding ceremony! They are just wonderful and together they worked hard to create a beautiful and memorable ceremony that was so personal to my husband and me. Through working with them, we were really able to recognize the passion they have for working with engaged couples at this special time. We absolutely loved how intimate our ceremony was which was accomplished with the help of Bill & Joanne as we carefully personalized the entire ceremony. Our hearts are forever grateful for their officiant services!
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Andrew Sent on 10/24/2015
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Joanne was wonderful! Her preparation and attention to detail were second to none. No stones were left unturned, and as a result, everything went smoothly). We were able to plan our wedding ceremony the way that we wanted it to be. Our ceremony had to be in English and Spanish and she was able to seamlessly incorporate both languages into what was said. When the big day came, everything went perfectly!
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Rachael Sent on 10/02/2015
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My husband and I really wanted to have a very personal ceremony. We were tired of hearing the same readings and vows at the weddings we were attending. We were looking for an officiant who could help us make our ceremony different and special. We heard about Joanne and her husband through a friend. We really liked the program they had developed to help couples create their own ceremony tailored to their personalities and relationship with each other. We met with Joanne a few times and felt very comfortable with her. She truly helped us create the perfect ceremony from start to finish, sharing the story of how we met and our love for eachother. We were able to share ourselves and our relationship to our family and friends. Our guests are still talking about how amazing and personal it was. I would definitely recommend Joanne!
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Matt Sent on 09/27/2015
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Bill and his wife Joanne were a pleasure to work with and made our wedding preparation enjoyable and a very personal experience. They helped us to craft a ceremony that was both meaningful and unique for our special day. We looked forward to our meetings together and are grateful for the care Bill and Joanne took to make the wedding day just what we had envisioned it to be.
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Katie Sent on 07/29/2015
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Bill and his wife Joanne were one of the most fantastic parts of our wedding. My husband Karl and I got married in April in Harford county and had the most magical time planning the ceremony and it was absolutely perfect and special. We met will Bill and Joanne four times in their home prior to our wedding day. The meetings were longer so plan to meet with them a few hours each time. Bill really spent a lot of time getting to know Karl and I which made our ceremony so personal because we felt like we had a great friend performing it for us! We chose each part of our ceremony and it was perfect for us. He helped us to enjoy the wedding process by becoming more mindful and present through wonderful exercises during our meetings. If you want a beautiful, personal ceremony, Bill Is your guy!
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Jamie Sent on 02/27/2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Mies are just amazing wonderful people. They were absolutely perfect for us and created the most beautiful ceremony for our wedding. We received so many compliments and are just so grateful to have met and worked with them. Would strongly recommend!
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Bill helped guide us to create a thorough, thoughtful ceremony that truly reflected our beliefs, relationship, and thoughts on how to celebrate with our family and friends. His approach to guide us through all aspects of the ceremony was thoughtful and thorough, allowing us to be fully prepared and present at our ceremony. Unlike other officiants I've seen before, there were no surprises or poorly delivered jokes; every word of the entire ceremony was thoughtfully planned by the three of us in advance. All the work was worth the effort! Our ceremony was truly the highlight of our entire wedding day, and so special and meaningful to both of us. Thank you so much, Bill (and Joanne!)
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We met with three officiants when trying to make the decision, but we knew that Bill was our choice as soon as we left the first meeting. He takes the time to get to know you individually and as a couple, and then works to create a ceremony that reflects this. We loved working with Bill and couldn't have been more happy with the ceremony he helped us to create. It was 100% us, and that is what we wanted. He exceeded our expectations and created a ceremony we will remember forever.
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Robyn Sent on 10/22/2014
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Was a beautiful ceremony, thank you Rev.Mies
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Sarah Sent on 10/15/2014
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Rev. Mies was the most pleasant person to work with in the entire process of planning my wedding!! From the first meeting we had with him, I knew we found the perfect officiant to marry us. He allows you to create a wedding ceremony that speaks about the couple.
He made my husband and I feel very comfortable in every way! I would definitely recommend his services to anyone who is in need of an officiant. His services were very useful in creating our ceremony but also brought us closer together as a couple.
His prices may be a little steep for some, but I promise it is worth it! He and his wife both helped to make our ceremony perfect. All the guests are still talking about it! Rev. Mies is very personable, professional and just all around very nice and easy to work with. I wish I was planning my wedding again so that I could see him and his wife again!! Very nice people!
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User1863349 Sent on 10/14/2014
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Rev Bill and his wife Joanne were outstanding. They helped us plan an incredible ceremony that our guests remarked on as truly touching. Their gentle guidance throughout the process of creating the ceremony was always helpful, thoughtful and ensured that every aspect really reflected us as a couple.
Most importantly, Rev Bill really helped us not only emphasize the deep importance of our marriage, but also shared with us with multiple mindfulness-based stress reduction lessons and exercises!
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User1831880 Sent on 09/26/2014
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Working with Rev. Mies was so helpful and comforting. I am so pleased with how the ceremony turned out and will miss our meetings with the Rev.
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Sarah Sent on 06/27/2014
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From start to finish, Reverend Bill was a delight to work with. His process is wonderful: my husband and I met with him about 4-5 times before the wedding, and each meeting he got to know us a little better. Our first meeting was entirely about getting to know one another, and his life story is fascinating. He completely understood our religious and spiritual background, and we were able to work together to make a beautiful ceremony. With his guidance, my husband and I picked out each section of the wedding to make it unique and special. Perhaps most importantly, Rev. Bill places an emphasis on mindfulness, for both the ceremony and throughout our marriage. This was immensely helpful, as we were both a bit anxious about having a large ceremony. His lessons on mindfulness helped keep us in the moment on our wedding day, and we appreciated each moment of our ceremony.
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Christina Sent on 04/21/2014
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Working with Rev Bill was a wonderful experience. We hand picked our ceremony and with Rev Bill's process we were able to really absorb the whole experience so that when the wedding day came, we remember every moment of the ceremony and the love that we felt all around us. Great experience and I highly recommend. I didn't want to do a Church wedding but this gave me all the traditional pieces I needed with the flexibility to make it our own.
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Bill served as the officiant for my recent wedding. In all ways, he was accommodating and incredibly helpful. His performance was from the heart and well paced. He spoke with gravitas and love. He did this because he had truly gotten to know my wife and I over the course of our wedding preparation. Bill's services require some serious commitment. That would be my only "caution" about hiring him. Be prepared to spend at least 4 fairly long sessions with him, getting to know him and planning the details of your ceremony. If you're looking for a simpler experience, perhaps Bill's not for you. But, if you're looking for someone who is willing and able to tailor a service perfectly to you, care about your happiness, and truly give you your money's worth (he charged more than most officiants we talked to, but he was definitely worth it), Bill's your man. We were looking for a spiritual yet not too religious service, a fairly quick yet momentous/meaningful ceremony. Bill helped us articulate exactly what it was we wanted, and then he delivered. So, big take-aways: Bill's services are fairly expensive, and they require a pretty big time commitment on your part (to include some homework, writing about your spouse-to-be and your relationship...but fear not, this process will help you write your vows too). But, his service was second to none from the minute we hired him through the ceremony and beyond. Definitely recommend.
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Jamie Sent on 12/23/2013
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William was the absolute BEST part of our planning process. We met with him several times in person to create our ceremony from the ground up. He has a very peaceful presence about him that eased my mind in the times we met which was very needed since planning can be extremely stressful. He reminded us of what's truly important... love, and being in the moment. I've already recommended him to several people and will continue to do so.
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Karen Sent on 09/30/2013
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Bill guided us through the steps to create our wedding. Over the times we met he came to know us well, had us participate in exercises that were meaningful and of value, and helped us connect at a deeper level.
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Lauren Sent on 09/17/2013
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Rev. Bill Mies was the most positive, memorable part of our entire wedding journey! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Bill.
My husband and I met with Bill four times before the big day. Initially we thought we were just getting to know each other...but each visit became more and more meaningful. Not only did we get to learn about Bill, but I learned more about myself as an individual, I learned about my husband, and I learned what is needed in order to build a solid marriage/relationship.
To us, it was important to know what was going to be said at our ceremony. And this is one of the reasons why Bill was so wonderful to work with. He helped us create and design our own ceremony. He provided us with the basic guidelines and we were able to pick our readings and each piece of the ceremony ourselves. During the third and fourth visit, we went through the entire ceremony. As a bride, this helped me feel at ease during the big day. I walked down the aisle feeling amazingly comfortable and I owe this to Rev. Bill!
We received and are still receiving countless positive comments on our ceremony and vows. Everyone feels our ceremony was unique and so meaningful, not your average wedding ceremony.
I am so fortunate to have crossed paths with Rev. Bill and cannot thank him enough for being part of our special day!
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Rev. Bill was the perfect fit for our wedding! He was reverent, inviting, and offered stoic presence for our ceremony. We enjoyed our wedding preparatory meetings with Bill. We live in Richmond, VA and so planning our ceremony as well as preparing as a couple was more challenging due to the distance, but Bill was so helpful and flexible and aided in a seamless "big day". He made our ceremony unique and let us customize our ceremony to fit our relationship. He tailored our ceremony to our style and crafted a beautiful message prior to our vows that was perfect for our personalities and our setting. We look forward to celebrating many years if happy marriage thanks to Rev. Bill's coaching, guidance, and nuptials.
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User1251828 Sent on 07/22/2013
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It was an awesome experience, I was not expecting to enjoy the process as much as I did. Everything was really organized, and we felt that no one else could take care of us in such a great way for our special day.
Thank you guys, it was everything we could have hoped for.
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Aeryn Sent on 07/19/2013
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Mindful Ministries was such a meaningful and memorable experience for my husband and I. We really learned such much about ourselves and each other. I would recommend and urge every engaged couple to use Rev.Mies as he just makes the process of engagement through marriage so special.
You will get a unique experience here. You learn how to stop, pause and breathe. You are reminded to appreciate who you are, how you add to your partner's life and how you work together as a couple. You honestly get even new ways to appreciate your partner for just who they are, no matter how long you've been together. It is just a totally simple yet imperative view of you, your fiance and life in general.
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Sarah Sent on 03/07/2013
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In all honesty, the preparation we did with Bill and Joanne was the best part of our wedding. Although it is always stressful to commit to after-work sessions, every night we got to sit down with Bill we were instantly relaxed, happy and content. Bill has a great way of having you focus on the moment and the love between us. He takes his time to get to know each of you individually as well as a couple. Although we work through questions, it always flows naturally and as part of the conversation. The second meeting with Bill is when you start developing your ceremony based on his knowledge of the two of you as well as your wants and preferences. We wanted to appease my religious family with my husband's non-religious family while making our ceremony unique, special and fun. We wanted the ceremony to be very realistic and commitment focused, as opposed to any fluffy, "meant to be", higher power language. Bill was very adept in choosing readings and ceremonies that helped speak to our individual preferences. Then we read them together and changed wordings and sentences we didn't like. We literally created our own ceremony based on his and our suggested readings and rituals.
Our wedding day was small with only immediate family on the eastern shore. Bill and Joanne joined and fit right in with everyone. They were great company and a welcome addition to our day. My family laughed and cried throughout the ceremony and I have never been a part of a more warm, special and individual ceremony. It truly was all about us, but tailored specifically to us. My wedding wouldn't have been the same or as wonderful if I hadn't made the decision to work with Bill. We continue to keep in touch with Bill and Joanne every other month or so. They are a wonderful, giving and thoughtful couple that we truly were blessed to meet.
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Beverly Sent on 09/24/2012
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My fiancé and I are so grateful we found Rev Bill a few weeks before our wedding. He spent as much time with us as possible to get to know both of us. We shared stories and ideas. After a couple meetings, it felt like we've known him our entire lives. He is so caring and patient. He was perfect for us. His wife also helped significantly. They made sure our ceremony was personal and meaningful. Together, we all built a great ceremony. We rehearsed it together, as well as during the rehearsal dinner.
I don't know what we would have done without him. Rev Mies is absolutely amazing.
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Allison Sent on 06/30/2012
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Reverend Mies really put so much time into my ceremony. He wanted to make sure that everything was perfect.
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Megan Sent on 06/22/2012
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Bill is amazing-- I cannot even describe how thrilled we are with the beautiful, personal, intimate wedding ceremony he helped us create. We got compliments about so many things on our wedding day, but the thing I heard the most was "That was the most beautiful ceremony I have ever seen."
Bill invests a lot of time in creating the perfect ceremony and expects his couples to do the same-- it is well worth the time and monetary investment. We did not get married in a church, but my family is Catholic so I know that the fact that Bill used to be a priest was important to many of my family members. And the fact that he is married was important to us! This ceremony was so important to us that it is the only part of the day we paid to have a vidographer record, and I cannot wait to see the video!!
I highly recommend Rev. William Mies to anyone who wants a personal, unique wedding ceremony!
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Whitney Sent on 11/30/2011
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With less than three months to go before our wedding, our original officiant fell gravely ill, and was going to be unable to perform our ceremony. We were quickly referred to Reverend Mies by our wedding coordinator.
During our first meeting, we were initially impressed with his attention to detail. We discussed with him the ceremony our original officiant had prepared, and after answering some probing questions he posed to us about our faith, we realized that the traditional Roman Catholic ceremony we had laid out was not one that was indicative of who we are as individuals. We set out a course to completely revamp our wedding ceremony, and we were so glad that we did.
Over the next three months, we met with Reverend Mies several times to discuss topics such as spirituality, mindfulness, and most importantly, love. During these meetings, we constructed the framework for a non-traditional wedding ceremony, eschewing the marriage ceremony traditions of our faith, yet remaining very spiritual. More importantly, the ceremony was a much more accurate reflection of us and the values that we hold.
As part of these meetings, we were separately tasked with answering questions about why we love each other and why we were choosing each other as life partners. Reverend Mies used our exact words during the ceremony in his reflection on marriage, and many of our guests told us that it was one of the most special moments they had ever witnessed as part of a wedding ceremony.
Reverend Mies was a pleasure to work with, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone that desires to create a beautiful, personalized wedding ceremony.
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Melanie Sent on 09/27/2011
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My husband grew up Catholic and wanted a priest to officiate at our wedding. I did not grow up Catholic and did not want a priest to officiate. We were so lucky to find Revered Mies who was a Catholic priest at one time but left the priesthood many years ago. He now focuses on spirituality and mindfulness.
We contacted many people about officiating at our wedding but he is the only one we really wanted to meet. We knew at the end of our meeting (without even needing to discuss it) that we wanted to work with him.
Reverend Mies is open to incorporating any and all feelings, thoughts and beliefs into the ceremony as he believes each ceremony is personal to the couple and should be entirely theirs. He really came through with that - the first thing most of our guests said to us after the wedding was that the ceremony was amazing - very personal and touching. We thought so too.
If you are looking for someone to work with you on a personal ceremony who will take a genuine interest in who you are as individuals and a couple then get in touch with Reverend Mies!!
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Shannon Sent on 06/22/2015
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Reverend Mies and his wife Joanne are absolutely wonderful.
My husband and I come from different faith traditions (He is strongly Catholic; I am loosely Protestant). We had talked in length about blending our mutual backgrounds throughout the wedding and our future together. However, we were not quite prepared for the incredible resistance we received from family members in regards to not holding our ceremony in the church.
Therefore, choosing a wedding officiant was one of the hardest task we faced. I must say that I don't think we would have kept our wits if it hadn't been for Bill and Joanne. Over the course of four meetings, they helped us craft a ceremony that truly reflected our relationship together. Bill also walked us through several mindfulness techniques that helped us manage our stress levels. (This is optional. You don't have to participate in these exercises if you are not interested, but I highly recommend them.)
By the time the wedding came, it felt as though we had known Bill and Joanne for several years. We had so many compliments from guests and even other vendors regarding the ceremony. Even the overtly religious family members seemed happy. If you're looking for a unique, meaningful ceremony, and a personal relationship with your officiant, this is the place.
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Melissa Sent on 06/07/2015
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Bill and Joanne were absolutely incredible. Bill helped us create a personal, meaningful, funny and witty wedding ceremony that we'll remember for the rest of our lives! Our guests absolutely loved it! Considering we tailored the ceremony to exactly what we liked - there were no boring additions or irrelevant lectures (we've all been guests of those generic ceremonies). Each and every word was designed to highlight why we were celebrating that day. Making your own ceremony with an expert like Bill makes your wedding day more meaningful and helps your guests feel more connected. Bill is a kind, warm and incredibly intelligent individual and we left each meeting feeling more fulfilled and excited than the last.
We also took advantage of a few of his mindfulness lectures which I highly recommend. Wedding planning can be stressful, and it's easy to get lost in the materialistic planning process. Planning with Bill and Joanne will allow both of you to step back and reflect upon the reasons behind all of this and create tools to stay strong in the future.
Our wedding was perfect and we still recite a few key words from our vows when life throws us a curve ball.
I would recommend Bill to ANYONE looking to personalize their wedding ceremony.
Thanks for everything Bill and Joanne, we love you guys!
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Rachael Sent on 08/29/2014
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Bill and his wife were very personable to work with. We traveled over an hour three times to their house and created a beautiful ceremony. We wanted it short and sweet and very personable. We were very happy with the ceremony and our family and friends can't stop talking about it. The only thing that was brought up post-wedding was that my name, Rachael, was pronounced by Bill as "Rash-eel." This is something my husband and I never noticed though. Wonderful people to work with and Bill practiced mindfulness with us which we use in our everyday stressful life.
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Marissa Sent on 09/27/2022
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A great duo!
Bill was a wonderful Officiant and his wife, Joanne, was a great ceremony script writer. Our meetings were very thorough and we spent time getting to know one another, which helped us to craft our perfect wedding ceremony as a team. My husband and I would highly recommend using Mindful Ministry!
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Josee Sent on 12/03/2018
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Mindful Ministry Officiants
Mindful Ministries worked very hard to make our wedding ceremony special. They took a lot of time to get to know us and our relationship, which showed in our wedding ceremony. They were well organized, and helped us put together a unique and personal ceremony for our wedding.
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Chris Sent on 08/03/2015
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Bill and Joanne were wonderful to work with! Bill provided a fantastic ceremony and prep sessions, while Joanne worked everything in between. They are both very thorough, engaged, and care about creating the perfect day for you.
My only feedback would be that perhaps they could reduce the amount of sessions, as they are a big time commitment, especially if you have a longer drive back home afterwards. However, whenever we did go to their house for the sessions, we were always made to feel right at home and we enjoyed our conversations thoroughly. We also made a new, shaggy friend (hi Abby!).
All in all, we would absolutely recommend Bill and Joanne. They are a great team and they will help make your special day the perfect memory!
-Chris and Lindsay
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User1648515 Sent on 06/05/2014
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I feel like we've known Rev. Bill much longer than 3 months! His insight was helpful during the planning process, and together we crafted a ceremony that felt both personal and intimate. He and his wife Joanne are an amazing team, and put a lot of work into helping us create a ceremony that reflected us a couple. If you are looking for the "family friend" feel from an Officiant, I highly recommend Rev. Bill. Also, he has a great voice!
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Bob Sent on 04/14/2014
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My wife and I wanted a personalized wedding and not just a box checker, and we definitely got that from Reverend Mies and his wife. We had multiple meetings to customize and get comfortable with our ceremony and ultimately got our own, one of a kind celebration that we created from start to finish. Which is exactly what we wanted. With those meetings, we were completely prepared and comfortable when the day came. You can really tell that he cares about making your day special and works hard to do so. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have their own special day made just for them that you can cherish for a lifetime. Put in the time, it's worth it!
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User1396505 Sent on 10/23/2013
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Rev. Mies is wonderful. My husband and I liked him the first time we met him. You will have several meetings with him, but parts of the meetings are optional. My husband and I chose to participate (to get our money's worth BUT more so because we really valued what Bill offered). I would have chosen Bill 100 times over again. He and his wife are a warm, friendly and down to earth couple. We are very thankful that we met Bill and had him officiate our ceremony. The only downside was for us driving out to his home was about a 2.5 hour drive total for our meetings.
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User1257076 Sent on 07/25/2013
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Bill was wonderful to work with. He really got to know us over our 4 sessions and wanted the ceremony to be 100% about us not just taken out of a book. We choose almost the whole ceremony with his help, and were able to customize everything. We met his wife Joann a couple of times as well and with both of them they really made our ceremony great.
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Brian Sent on 06/29/2012
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Rev. Bill helped to make our wedding ceremony everything we were hoping for. Bill has a peaceful presence that is so beneficial during the hectic planning of a wedding and helped my wife and I to take a deep breath and truly appreciate the meaningfulness of the important step we were making. A good number of our guests commented on how great a job Rev. Bill did. I gladly recommend him.
