Non-Religious Weddings for Couples of all Genders Reviews

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• Caryn C. Sent on 11/10/2021
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  Would not hire anyone other than Frank Harlan.

  Frank was a blessing. We just happened across his name when researching elopement officiants, and we couldn't be more grateful. Frank was incredibly kind, humorous, encouraging, and professional. He was with us every step of the way in developing our elopement ceremony, writing our vows, and adding special touches. He took the time to get to know who were were as individuals and as a couple so that he could draft a beautifully, specialized script for our ceremony, even with our short timeline. His excitement and passion is contagious, and made our day that much more memorable. Unlike other officiants, he blocked out the entire day for our event, which put us at ease with having a destination wedding, and he even waited for us to finish taking our photos before he headed out. He is worth every penny and then some. Could not have asked for more from our special day. Thank you, Frank!

  Frank was a blessing. We just happened across his name when researching elopement officiants, and we couldn't be more grateful. Frank was incredibly kind, humorous, encouraging, and professional. He was with us every step of the way in developing our elopement ceremony, writing our vows, and adding special touches. He took the time to get to know who were were as individuals and as a couple so that he could draft a beautifully, specialized script for our ceremony, even with our short timeline. His excitement and passion is contagious, and made our day that much more memorable. Unlike other officiants, he blocked out the entire day for our event, which put us at ease with having a destination wedding, and he even waited for us to finish taking our photos before he headed out. He is worth every penny and then some. Could not have asked for more from our special day. Thank you, Frank!

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  James D. Sent on 01/16/2022
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  Amazing ceremony

  Frank was an amazing officiant. He was able to make myself and my fiance feel comfortable and confident going into our wedding. The ceremony itself was beautiful, our friends and family were laughing and crying throughout. Frank really took the time to make the ceremony about us, and what a marriage should mean to us as a new family. After the wedding every couple that was at the wedding commented that they wished their wedding had been as beautiful and personal as ours was.
  
  On a different note, Frank was there for us completely for however long was needed. I had several officiants who offered to squeeze us in between two other weddings they were doing that day. Frank was true to his word, he showed up early and helped setup, he spoke with my and her parents and the other guests to get a feel for the people there. He even stayed after the ceremony and introduced us back into the event after signing.
  
  Our wedding was beautiful, it was in a beautiful location and the people were great, but I think that with Frank's attitude and words, he really brought everything together to make a wonderful day even better.
  
  I highly recommend Frank as an officiant.

  Frank was an amazing officiant. He was able to make myself and my fiance feel comfortable and confident going into our wedding. The ceremony itself was beautiful, our friends and family were laughing and crying throughout. Frank really took the time to make the ceremony about us, and what a marriage should mean to us as a new family. After the wedding every couple that was at the wedding commented that they wished their wedding had been as beautiful and personal as ours was.
  
  On a different note, Frank was there for us completely for however long was needed. I had several officiants who offered to squeeze us in between two other weddings they were doing that day. Frank was true to his word, he showed up early and helped setup, he spoke with my and her parents and the other guests to get a feel for the people there. He even stayed after the ceremony and introduced us back into the event after signing.
  
  Our wedding was beautiful, it was in a beautiful location and the people were great, but I think that with Frank's attitude and words, he really brought everything together to make a wonderful day even better.
  
  I highly recommend Frank as an officiant.
• Pauline C. Sent on 12/21/2019
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  Frank is amazing!

  We love the energy and the enthusiasm you have since the first day we met Frank. We know that he was the ONE we're looking for to officiate on our wedding day. He has made our special day even more memorable! It was all perfect and what we wanted. We had a wonderful intimate and personal wedding ceremony and reception. I love how much he's hands-on on the day of the wedding. We are fortunate to have found you. Our guests also have commended you and your energy during our reception!
  We love how he made us and the guests sucked into that moment and just feel everything in with the personal notes!

  We love the energy and the enthusiasm you have since the first day we met Frank. We know that he was the ONE we're looking for to officiate on our wedding day. He has made our special day even more memorable! It was all perfect and what we wanted. We had a wonderful intimate and personal wedding ceremony and reception. I love how much he's hands-on on the day of the wedding. We are fortunate to have found you. Our guests also have commended you and your energy during our reception!
  We love how he made us and the guests sucked into that moment and just feel everything in with the personal notes!
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• Craig Sent on 07/03/2017
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  We could not say enough positive things about Mr. Frank Harlan. He asked questions early on, about 3 months out, and gradually fine tuned a script that we telephonically reviewed about a week out from the wedding. Not one of our 30+ guests had felt he was in any way the wrong man for the job. He was flexible on the day of the wedding, even moving off script and adjusting the routine, on the fly. We had him from about 1 pm until nearly 8 pm. He was and is worth every penny of his fees. We would recommend this officiant for nearly every type of wedding.

  We could not say enough positive things about Mr. Frank Harlan. He asked questions early on, about 3 months out, and gradually fine tuned a script that we telephonically reviewed about a week out from the wedding. Not one of our 30+ guests had felt he was in any way the wrong man for the job. He was flexible on the day of the wedding, even moving off script and adjusting the routine, on the fly. We had him from about 1 pm until nearly 8 pm. He was and is worth every penny of his fees. We would recommend this officiant for nearly every type of wedding.
• Duncan Sent on 03/04/2017
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  Frank was awesome. He was so confident in his ability to make sure our service was special that it relieved tons of our planning anxiety. He definitely delivered on that confidence! He choreographed a dual-language ceremony and incorporated two families that had only met once before the ceremony. He took all of our requests and ideas for the service and turned them into a cohesive and emotional experience for us and our guests. Thank you so much Frank!

  Frank was awesome. He was so confident in his ability to make sure our service was special that it relieved tons of our planning anxiety. He definitely delivered on that confidence! He choreographed a dual-language ceremony and incorporated two families that had only met once before the ceremony. He took all of our requests and ideas for the service and turned them into a cohesive and emotional experience for us and our guests. Thank you so much Frank!
• Kate Sent on 04/01/2015
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  Frank did an *amazing* job as the officiant at our wedding (March 2015).
  
  Here's a few things we loved about working with Frank:
  - When we first met with Frank he took over an hour to clearly and completely explain his approach to weddings. He showed us his (very detailed) script and walked us through his wedding philosophy. It was reassuring to see how well-planned Frank's ceremonies are.
  - We wanted a non-religious ceremony that wasn't just the usual script without the word 'God' in it. Frank created a meaningful, moving ceremony based on who we are that was in no means generic. It was very special and we got a lot of compliments from guests on how they had never seen anything like it, how much they enjoyed it, and how much it reflected us.
  - Frank is really thoughtful and considered when creating his script. He thinks about how to include the audience (via their participation) and how to arrange the wedding party so the guests can see them (and the photographers get great photos). We had several guests tell us afterward how much they appreciated being included in the call-and-response parts and how this reflected their own traditions.
  - Frank was encouraging and supportive throughout; I wanted to leave some traditions behind but wasn't sure and he helped me make the right decisions.
  - Frank made the ceremony a real celebration! Not only was it moving, but it was fun and had humorous touches.
  
  If you are looking for a secular, customized ceremony unique to you, Frank is the guy to get!

  Frank did an *amazing* job as the officiant at our wedding (March 2015).
  
  Here's a few things we loved about working with Frank:
  - When we first met with Frank he took over an hour to clearly and completely explain his approach to weddings. He showed us his (very detailed) script and walked us through his wedding philosophy. It was reassuring to see how well-planned Frank's ceremonies are.
  - We wanted a non-religious ceremony that wasn't just the usual script without the word 'God' in it. Frank created a meaningful, moving ceremony based on who we are that was in no means generic. It was very special and we got a lot of compliments from guests on how they had never seen anything like it, how much they enjoyed it, and how much it reflected us.
  - Frank is really thoughtful and considered when creating his script. He thinks about how to include the audience (via their participation) and how to arrange the wedding party so the guests can see them (and the photographers get great photos). We had several guests tell us afterward how much they appreciated being included in the call-and-response parts and how this reflected their own traditions.
  - Frank was encouraging and supportive throughout; I wanted to leave some traditions behind but wasn't sure and he helped me make the right decisions.
  - Frank made the ceremony a real celebration! Not only was it moving, but it was fun and had humorous touches.
  
  If you are looking for a secular, customized ceremony unique to you, Frank is the guy to get!
• Sandor F. Sent on 11/13/2021
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  Humanist Frank

  We had an unusual situation that required us to marry on a tight time line due to immigration requirements. We found Frank online, and honestly chose him because we needed someone quickly and he was available within about a week. Our primary concern was making sure we didn't go over our deadline which would cause legal issues.
  
  At first, we thought of having an extremely sparse event with little ceremony. My fiancée and I were both raised Catholic, and would have had a Catholic wedding but there is a 6 month required waiting period which made it an impossibility with US immigration law. Eventually we decided to incorporate some aspects of a traditional Catholic and make the best of the situation. This was rather funny as our celebrant had advertised himself as "Non-religious humanist Frank."
  
  Frank was clear that he himself would not be involved with anything religious, but was okay with it being incorporated into the ceremony. Overall, he was very easy to work with. He allowed us to plan what we wanted to, and was attentive in making suggestions about things we had overlooked. He was easy to communicate with, was on time, and made sure everything ran smoothly. We had chosen him for his availability, but he ended up being an unexpected treat. He has a pleasant personality and everyone enjoyed his presidence.
  
  We were very happy with Humanist Frank, will definitely use him again next time.

  We had an unusual situation that required us to marry on a tight time line due to immigration requirements. We found Frank online, and honestly chose him because we needed someone quickly and he was available within about a week. Our primary concern was making sure we didn't go over our deadline which would cause legal issues.
  
  At first, we thought of having an extremely sparse event with little ceremony. My fiancée and I were both raised Catholic, and would have had a Catholic wedding but there is a 6 month required waiting period which made it an impossibility with US immigration law. Eventually we decided to incorporate some aspects of a traditional Catholic and make the best of the situation. This was rather funny as our celebrant had advertised himself as "Non-religious humanist Frank."
  
  Frank was clear that he himself would not be involved with anything religious, but was okay with it being incorporated into the ceremony. Overall, he was very easy to work with. He allowed us to plan what we wanted to, and was attentive in making suggestions about things we had overlooked. He was easy to communicate with, was on time, and made sure everything ran smoothly. We had chosen him for his availability, but he ended up being an unexpected treat. He has a pleasant personality and everyone enjoyed his presidence.
  
  We were very happy with Humanist Frank, will definitely use him again next time.
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  User1706358 Sent on 07/10/2014
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  Frank Harlan was a fabulous officiant. He heard our vision for our ceremony and really made it come true. It was personalized to us, very moving and quite funny at times. Franks background in performing arts made for some great alterations to the "traditional" ceremony staging. For example, much of the ceremony we were facing our guests, allowing them to see and hear everything that was happening, and allowing us to see and interact with them. Also, on the day of the wedding, Frank was a wonderful support, keeping people on track, up beat, and organized. He made the day fun and unique, just the way we wanted it. I highly reccomend him for his services, especially for those who have unique/creative ideas for the day! Frank is super flexible, and really shows his care and passion for your big day.

  Frank Harlan was a fabulous officiant. He heard our vision for our ceremony and really made it come true. It was personalized to us, very moving and quite funny at times. Franks background in performing arts made for some great alterations to the "traditional" ceremony staging. For example, much of the ceremony we were facing our guests, allowing them to see and hear everything that was happening, and allowing us to see and interact with them. Also, on the day of the wedding, Frank was a wonderful support, keeping people on track, up beat, and organized. He made the day fun and unique, just the way we wanted it. I highly reccomend him for his services, especially for those who have unique/creative ideas for the day! Frank is super flexible, and really shows his care and passion for your big day.
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  User1254385 Sent on 07/23/2013
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  Frank is awesome. My only complaint is that he mis-pronounced our last name, repeatedly, even after being corrected. Such is life with an unusual last name, but still, it is kinda important. He was very personable and brings a great touch.

  Frank is awesome. My only complaint is that he mis-pronounced our last name, repeatedly, even after being corrected. Such is life with an unusual last name, but still, it is kinda important. He was very personable and brings a great touch.

  Non-Religious Weddings for Couples of all Genders's reply:

  Since there is no one's name on this review and after looking over my wedding calendar from June and July of 2013. I do not know who this could be. I take pride in saying names correctly and if someone's name is tough to say, I will ask to have it repeated aloud to me until I can grasp the proper pronunciation. So sorry if I disappointed you in any way.
• Leo Sent on 07/03/2016
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  We found Frank based on the venue's recommendation, and aren't we glad we picked him as our officiant! I admit we were unsure at first, we first contacted Frank 8 months out, so there were long silences in between, and given all the details of a wedding, a thing or two were forgotten, but, oh boy, on the wedding day, Frank was spectacular, even more than we had ever hoped! He was funny, charming, professional, and very detailed. Since we have quite a few non-English speakers, we did not retain his service for reception, but he stayed around and helped us out all night. Our only little complains are he is very popular, so don't expect he is always available or respond right away, but this is as expected during peak wedding season.

  We found Frank based on the venue's recommendation, and aren't we glad we picked him as our officiant! I admit we were unsure at first, we first contacted Frank 8 months out, so there were long silences in between, and given all the details of a wedding, a thing or two were forgotten, but, oh boy, on the wedding day, Frank was spectacular, even more than we had ever hoped! He was funny, charming, professional, and very detailed. Since we have quite a few non-English speakers, we did not retain his service for reception, but he stayed around and helped us out all night. Our only little complains are he is very popular, so don't expect he is always available or respond right away, but this is as expected during peak wedding season.

  Non-Religious Weddings for Couples of all Genders's reply:

  Thank you again Leo and Agnes for inviting me to join you for dinner. I had a great time working with you on your wedding day celebration.