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New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies

New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies

Milwaukee, WI
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    Sally K. Sent on 12/06/2023
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    Very passionate and confident

    Paul made the process very easy! He was really flexible when we wanted things a certain way, or didn't want traditional aspects. Some of his suggestions didn't fit with our style, but he listened to us and adapted to our needs.

    The ceremony went SO smoothly, he was SO helpful and thoughtful. The "repeat after me" part, he stood away from us and held the mic towards us and the audience couldn't hear Paul say the words - everyone asked us afterwards if we had memorized the lines because they could only hear us reciting them! So cool. He stood out of the way for photos so we have some really amazing pictures just the two of us under our chuppah. Also he explained the Jewish step on the glass tradition flawlessly and had a sense of humor with it.

    Oh - also my MOH signed in the officiant spot instead of the witness's line and he got it all sorted out LOL. All in all just a great experience. I would say I'd be a returning customer, but I sure hope I won't be!! :) Thanks for everything Paul!!
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    Connie H. Sent on 06/07/2023
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    Unique, Special, and FUN

    We can’t say enough great things about Paul and his special, sparkling personality! He is professional and a great officiant, but yet funny, down to earth, and genuine. It was like being married by a good friend!
    He helped us create a ceremony that was unique to us and appreciated by our friends and family who are still talking about the ceremony and how great Paul was. Our personal stories are filled with loss, but Paul was able to present those details in a way that honored us, our families, and our lost loved ones and still kept the mood celebratory.
    We highly recommend him!
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    Michael K. Sent on 12/02/2023
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    Made the day even more special

    Paul was prompt, communicative and efficient. The wedding party loved him. We even received some compliments from our guests. He was very suggestive but did not push anything onto you. Our ceremony was perfect and it was all thanks to Paul.
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    Greg R. Sent on 05/08/2023
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    Simply incredible

    Paul's glowing reviews do not lie. He has a great personality, is solely focused on the couples wants, and will deliver with unquestioned professionalism. He was willing to double book his weekend in order to fit in our ceremony with meeting with us about 10 weeks out. His experience is undoubted. He walked us through a basic model of what a ceremony could look like, but also came up with new ways to make it our own. Of course, the final decision is up to you, and he will never lose sight of that.

    For rehearsal he wrangled our troops with ease (not so easy to do) and made sure the venue staff was in line with what our needs as a couple were. He had pointed out details of what the venue thought the ceremony should look like, when he knew best. Again, experience undoubted. He will work tirelessly to make sure you have the ceremony of your dreams.

    Even though Paul was one of the later details we finalized, he absolutely was one of the best parts of our weekend. He's compassionate toward family dynamics, a voice of reason, and so much more. If you're on the fence about an officiant for your wedding, don't be.

    He is the only one you should be looking for.

    We can't say enough about how great of an experience we had.
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    Cassidy J. Sent on 06/04/2022
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    Absolutely amazing

    Paul was the best wedding officiant we could have ever asked for. He was amazing at making the ceremony personalized to us and any changes that we wanted to add or remove. We received many compliments from our friends and family members on what a great officiant Paul was.
    The only thing I would have changed on our part was having Paul involved a little in our rehearsal. We didn’t think it was necessary, but I think it would have helped us both know what to expect. We knew what to do but obviously nerves the day of make you forget :)
    Overall we would definitely recommend Paul with no hesitation and we can’t say enough good things!
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    Brie B. Sent on 12/08/2021
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    Memorable and charming experience

    Paul made our experience so fun! We stumbled upon Paul's vendor page here on WeddingWire. We read his bio section and immediately felt drawn to Paul and his personality. Upon meeting up with him for the first time, he was so attention to the details and the special quirks of our relationship. He dug a little in order to find unique details that he could arrange within his ceremony "presentation" if you will, that made the service so unique, casual, and charming to us and our personalities. He made sure that the day was about us and what we wanted. He also gave us amazing suggestions of little creative things he's done in the past that have worked to give the ceremony a little "zhuzh". He is super prompt with his responses and super approachable with questions and ideas. You will not be disappointed with having Paul be part of your special day!
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    Ashley P. Sent on 08/22/2021
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    Fantastic Officiant - Responsive & Charismatic

    My now husband and I met Paul earlier this year over Zoom and we knew right away that he would be the perfect fit for our summer wedding! As a “covid bride”, I was constantly looking for ways to safely plan our wedding, and the Zoom call was the perfect way to meet.

    On our initial call, he took the time to learn about our relationship and mutual interests which totally came through on our wedding day. On top of that, Paul was so organized and responsive - a big win!!

    During our ceremony there were the perfect amount of laughs and everyone had great things to say afterward. Choosing Paul was a total win and I will be recommending his services for years to come.

    - Ashley & Chris Damico
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    Kristen W. Sent on 12/31/2020
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    Excellent officiant. Would definitely recommend.

    Paul was a better officiant than we could have imagined. Very professional. Our ceremony went very well and we couldn’t have been happier with his service.
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    Jordan C. Sent on 12/15/2020
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    One of a kind wedding experience

    Paul was above and beyond anything we could have possibly expected or asked for in our wedding. Through all the chaos that surrounded our wedding, Paul from the first time we met was able to bring us back down to earth and make the process exciting again. He took the time to get to know us both as individuals and as a couple. He wanted to actually understand who we were as people and not just as “customers”. His communication was absolutely spot on, his suggestions helped us have a ceremony we never would have thought of ourselves, and was insistent that we are happy with every aspect of our ceremony. The real testament to how incredible Paul is was the day of our ceremony. We had a crisis to end all crises which caused over an hour delay for our ceremony. Without hesitating, Paul made the necessary calls to clear his schedule for the evening to make sure we could still move forward with our wedding. Paul not is only a top-notch officiant, but he is an all around outstanding person. Anyone that has the pleasure of working with Paul Costanzo will remember the experience for many many years to come. I personally guarantee it.

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    Very kind words, Jordan. Your wedding day may have been challenging but once we got started and when you and Savannah shared personal promises to one another in front of those who love you there wasn't a dry eye. "Happily Ever After" is what they say. Thank you. Paul.
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    Becky S. Sent on 11/01/2020
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    Thank you, Paul!

    Paul Costanzo officiated our wedding on 10/10/20. He was so easy to communicate with and made the sure ceremony was exactly how we wanted it to be. I didn't have any idea what I wanted before we met with him, but he had great ideas and provided a template and readings to get us started. Paul is full of personality and helped us create a memorable and touching ceremony that we and our guests are sure to remember. Don't hesitate to book with Paul!
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    Jamie Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Paul is the greatest!

    I was looking for an officiant that did non-traditional ceremonies, specifically nothing religious. I turned to WeddingWire for recommendations on officiants because the prices that I was provided before were outrageous. That is when I came across Paul. Everything about working with Paul from my initial encounter to the wedding day was perfect! Paul has this quirky personality that aligned so perfectly with mine. He is also extremely professional and passionate about really making sure the ceremony is what the bride and the groom want. During our first consult, he took the time to know about my husband and I as a couple. What our personalities were like and what drew us together. He provided us with different ceremony ideas and readings and provided an overview on how he likes to run things. At the rehearsal, he really helped to keep everything on track and wanted to make sure the party was aligned with my vision. The ceremony itself was perfect in every single way. Paul connected with the guests. Kept the ceremony short (which is what we wanted). One last thing that really wowed me with Paul is that he knew where to position himself when doing everything. When the couple is officially announced as husband/wife and told to give each other the official kiss, I have seen so many pictures with the officiant standing there in the background. Paul moved himself from the background which helped my photographer to get a perfect picture of our first husband/wife kiss. It's the little things that Paul is aware of and cares about that truly make him the best possible officiant. Anytime anyone ever asks for a recommendation, Paul has my full vote of confidence!

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    Thank you, Jamie, for sharing such a glowing review. Yes - it's my passion now in life. I realize that once the 3 of us put this special ceremony together it would resonate thanks to everyone's involvement. And yes - I know when to "slip away" and let your photographers do their thing because I also did that for years and the ceremony is all about the TWO OF YOU - not me. Paul.
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    Jessica L. Sent on 11/06/2019
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    A very fun and memorable experience

    We had Paul as our wedding officiant and let me tell you, the experience was SO fun! Getting to know Paul has been an absolute pleasure. He is so down to earth and takes the time to get to know his couples and their story! We chatted for a bit about life before diving into the ceremony planning. He is so helpful with great suggestions on how to make an impact on your guests and leave a lasting impression of your wedding! We received so many compliments on our wedding day but many of them were from the ceremony and the way it all took place. Paul was able to really capture our love for each other but also making everyone laugh and have some fun! I always knew I was in great hands with Paul and his experience in being an officiant really shows- he is confident, fun and great at creating such memorable moments. I highly recommend Paul for your wedding!

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    WOW. Thanks for the kind words, Jessica. And having your wedding up in Door County (Gordon's Lodge in Bailey's Harbor) in early October was so breathtaking. It was a wonderful weekend.
    You have great families who support you so lovingly. It was a privilege.
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    Emily H. Sent on 09/30/2019
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    Wedding 9.27.19

    Paul was flexible, caring, funny and professional! He helped us create a very personalized ceremony and made us feel comfortable on our big day. We received many compliments from guests about how Paul conducted our ceremony!
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    Kimberly P. Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Excellent Officiant and Photographer

    Paul was so great to work with! Not only fun but knowledgeable and patient! I highly recommend!!
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    Samantha Sent on 10/13/2019
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    Professional, Flexible and Overall Just A Great Officiant

    Paul was incredible for our wedding. He helped us so much in customizing and creating our wedding ceremony. We wouldn't have had such a great ceremony without him. He was very responsive anytime we needed anything and was flexible with our timing and needs at all times. He gave us so much extra that you wouldn't expect. We especially enjoyed that he was able to add in a little Spanish to our ceremony as my husband is Hispanic and has family members who don't speak English. It was a great personal touch that I know we wouldn't have been able to get through someone else. His recommendation of doing a wine time capsule was one of my person favorite touches. It's a nice way that we will be able to look back at our wedding day 5 years from now. If you are thinking of going with Paul I would highly recommend it as he is amazing!

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    THANK YOU, Samantha and Edgar for the glowing words. Silver Spring Country Club was a gorgeous setting out there on the deck that day. Yes, it was fun with the Spanish conclusion (thanks to my son-in-law teaching me all those phrases). And it was one of the first ceremonies that I've officiated with a drone flying overhead. Thank you once again for having me as a special part of your wedding day!! Paul.
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    Best officiant in the area

    We knew instantly he was the perfect fit for us. He was flexible with the ceremony rehearsal and went above and beyond to make sure our day was flawless. He directed everyone where to go and what to do and took stress off of us. He also made the ceremony unique and added personal touches to make it more intimate. Would not pick any other officiant!

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    Thank you, Sarah (and Dean). It was a lovely venue adjacent to the water. Continue to enjoy all of your "together" activities like fishing and biking. Paul.
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    Joshua B. Sent on 07/23/2019
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    Nothing short of amazing

    Awesome guy, very good time! Very responsive and super personable. Don’t use anyone else but Paul!!
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    Liliana Sent on 03/13/2019
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    Became like part of the family!

    My husband and I couldn't have wished for a better person to officiate our wedding!! He made sure to get to know us so that he could make the ceremony very personal, and it really was. I would highly recommend Paul, he responds to every email or call almost immediately, and makes sure that you know he is there for you. Plus he doesnt just offer one format for a ceremony but many and is open to new ideas, he makes sure you know he is there for you, which is honestly the best thing ever. 11/10 experience!!

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    You "kids" make me feel so good about what I do with you in creating personal ceremonies. Thank you for making my day. Now go out there and make a difference in this world!!
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    Sarah B. Sent on 02/07/2019
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    Perfect Perfect Perfect

    Paul did our wedding ceremony and also did wedding backdrop pictures for our guests and I could not have asked for anything to be more perfect! His ceremony was exactly what we asked for and to this day everyone compliments us on how amazing our ceremony was and how much fun Paul was with pictures.
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    highly recommend

    Paul was our officiant for our NYE wedding. He really took the time and listened to what we wanted in our ceremony and made suggestions and recommendations accordingly.
    He really told our story in a unique way- and for that we are thankful
    We would definitely recommend him highly
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    Mark S. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Great Job Paul!

    Paul was fantastic - great job with shots. Very friendly and flexible with poses. lots of ideas, and delivered content electronically, etc. I'd recommend Paul to anyone looking to make their special day even more special!

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    Mark means "photography" shots AFTER the ceremony that I officiated in their lovely Wauwatosa home. See Paul Costanzo Photography on FACEBOOK. Or did we have a beverage after the ceremony, Mark (lol). Thank you. Paul.
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    Lauren G. Sent on 12/06/2018
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    I highly recommend Paul if you're looking for a perfect, carefree wedding

    Paul was a truly wonderful officiant for our wedding ceremony. I'd first met him a year earlier when he married my sister and her husband, and I instantly knew then that he would be the perfect officiant for my own wedding. Both times, Paul brought charisma, a lighthearted air, professionalism, and real sense of personality and flair. Even more important, he took the time to externalize my love for my husband - and vice versa - by incorporating meaningful tidbits of our life together, both from the past and what we wanted for our family in the future.

    That said, I cannot recommend Paul's services more. Our wedding day was perfect, carefree, and stress-free, and I know that a large deal of that is due to how Paul helped me, my husband, and all of our family and friends on that incredible day.
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    Definitely recommend!

    Paul was AWESOME! 100% recommend to anyone looking for a great officiant. He was so helpful and so full of life. Made everyone in the crowd laugh, and was quick to improvise when a slight problem occurred. All our guests asked his name and where we found him because they loved his energy. He guides you through the steps you need to take and takes into account each and every detail you'd like for your special day, as well as recommending unique ways to make your ceremony better. Always quick to respond to emails or phone calls which is important when your losing your mind over tons of little details ;) Thank you to Paul for making our day great, and for answering all our questions and helping in any way he could!
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    Reverend Paul Costanzo

    Our daughter lives in Des, Monies IA. We are from Wisconsin. Rev. Paul drove all the way to Iowa to perform a very detailed and personal ceremony. I was at a wedding that he officiated a year or so before and to which I said to my friend that if my daughter ever got married I would like for this guy to officiate. Rev. Paul is a people person. Super nice and caring individual. He definitely knows how to make the ceremony all about the couple. He also incorporates other Family members. Very reasonable service fees. I highly recommend Rev. Paul and his services.

    New Beginnings Wedding Ceremonies's reply:

    THIS was very special. Some people inquire via email, some text and some call. Well this "mom" inquired by MAILING me a real letter - on writing PAPER - with a stamped envelope!! The coolest thing about it was that SHE actually delivered it and placed it in my MAILBOX. Anna is my Mail Carrier!! SHE didn't realize it either when she saw me at the War Memorial by the lake officiating a wedding. It was a pleasure and a privilege to make the trip and serve the families. Even "grandpa" got involved a little bit in the ceremony!! Thanks Anna.
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    Mary K. Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Personable and fun

    We loved having Paul as our wedding officiant! He did an excellent job at making our ceremony about us. He added little details from our love story into the ceremony that made it so special and unique. Paul was very versatile in that he could do a non-religious or religious ceremony. (We had a little mix of both). I would (and have) recommended Paul to anyone looking for a fun, efficient and personable officiant!
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