Officially Hitched Reviews
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Juhi Sent on 06/06/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Annie was amazing!
Annie was a great officiant - kind, adaptive, and crafted a beautiful ceremony for us. Thanks Annie! -
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Amanda Sent on 07/01/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Better than I could have imagined...
Officially Hitched was an amazing vendor to work with and made our wedding so unique and personal. We worked with Rachael to design our ceremony with a traditional structure, but added in touches that made it feel just right for us. Our ceremony was sacred to us, which is why we wanted a professional, but neither of us are religious and wanted to avoid those elements. She suggested readings, helped craft a message that emphasized our love, and edited our vows so we felt like we were delivering the exact message we wanted to each other. There wasn't a dry eye in the house by the time we walked back up the aisle. We were nervous about the idea of having to hire someone who didn't know us to perform our ceremony, but looking back it was 100% the right choice. Our guests kept complimenting us on how personal, joyful, and romantic our ceremony was. -
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Daniel Sent on 02/14/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Our favorite part of our wedding team
We shouldn't pick favorites among our wedding vendors... but Racheal was probably our favorite person to work with during our whole process. She was incredibly personable, got to know us fairly deeply, and delivered a service that was memorable, poignant, and highly tailored to us as a couple. We had friends coming up to us and asking how long we've known Rachel, and others who texted us immediately afterwords to see if they could have her officiate their weddings. After strongly considering having a f&f officiant, we are beyond happy we chose Rachel, and we will recommend her to anyone. -
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Pumi Sent on 10/03/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Wedding at SFO City Hall
Very Professional, timely, happy and efficient service. Payments was easy and convenient. We took pictures with Rachel, she had a lovely smile and was a great fit in with our family,
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Carrie Sent on 07/31/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Highly Recommend Working With Officially Hitched!
My husband and I traveled from New Hampshire to the Northern California coast to elope, truly just the two of us. We were both nervous about the search for an officiant from across the county, especially since they would be part of something so personal, but we found Rachael through our photographer and we are so glad that we did! She was incredibly friendly and helpful, she took the time to get to know us, to listen to what we wanted, and to write a ceremony that felt like it was written for us by a close friend or family member.
Neither of us knew what we wanted in a ceremony, but Rachael was extremely organized and prepared and knew all of the right questions to ask to guide us through the process and take our ideas into consideration. We had two video calls with her, a questionnaire, a few emails, and that was all it took for her to craft something perfect for us! Very low stress, which is exactly what we wanted for our elopement.
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Lei Sent on 05/15/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Well planned and fast execution
We really enjoyed working with Rachael! She was super responsive to our emails. She planned everything well and fast. I highly recommend her service! -
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Alex Sent on 03/29/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachel is a dream! She is so helpful and professional!
Rachel gets to know you as a couple . She understood what we wanted and was wonderful each step of the way! I cannot recommend her enough! -
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Kenny Sent on 03/26/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael was AMAZING!
Rachael was AMAZING!
We held our wedding ceremony at San Francisco city hall and it wouldn’t have been the same without her. Since day one she was professional, organized, and made the entire process very personable. Even though we didn’t know Rachael prior to the wedding, her sincere and benevolent attitude made us both feel incredibly comfortable, almost as if we’ve known her our entire lives. In fact, many of our guests commented they thought we were long time friends. Rachael was knowledgable and was always there when we needed help all the way up until the special day. Her calming presence right before the ceremony was very much appreciated. We don’t live in San Francisco and were grateful for how she would go above and beyond by providing directions/parking to recommendations for restaurants and activities. Our families were very impressed with how professional Rachael was as the officiant and felt the flow of our ceremony was perfect. They said she was genuine, had great projection, and overall was absolutely wonderful. Overall we would highly recommend Rachael, you won’t regret it! -
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Nichole Sent on 03/17/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Kind, friendly, professional, organized, communicative
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Rachael as our wedding officiant at San Francisco City Hall, and we could not have been happier with the service she provided. From the very beginning, Rachael was professional, organized, and communicative. She took the time to truly get to know us as a couple, and worked with us to create a personalized ceremony that was exactly what we wanted.
On the day of the wedding, Rachael was well-prepared. She conducted the ceremony with grace and poise, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Her words were heartfelt and touching, and she made the ceremony feel intimate and personal. We received a ton of compliments from our guests, and some even thought Rachael was someone we've known for a long time!
Overall, we would highly recommend Rachael to anyone looking for a wedding officiant. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and helped to make our special day unforgettable. Thank you Rachael! -
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Mayya Sent on 03/10/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing and Flexible Experience
Rachel was the best officiant we could have asked to officiant our marriage! We only contacted her a couple of weeks in advance and she did not mind performing a pretty last minute ceremony for us. Our planning went super smoothly and she was very flexible with our schedules. She created a folder with samples of vows, ceremony plans and even a questionary that asked very meaningful questions about our relationship. Overall, it was very helpful as we both reflected on our relationship before writing our vows and thinking about what type of ceremony we wanted to have.
A walk to our wedding destination was a little hike. Rachael, thank you so much again for walking with us and supporting our friend who had a broken leg! -
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Paul Sent on 01/03/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Great experience working with Rachael
We worked with Rachael Tanner at Officially Hitched and had a wonderful experience. She took the time to catch up with us and get to know us so she could get an idea of what we wanted for our ceremony. We were initially uncertain, but had a lot of adjustments and omissions that we wanted once we had a draft; Rachael was very flexible and considerate, and helped us figure out what worked best for us while helping us to figure out some additional details.
At the event, she was prompt, helpful, and professional, and worked with the other vendors to get the details sorted out while my partner and I got ready. We’re really glad we hired Rachael! -
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Andrea Sent on 12/20/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Thoughtful & professional officiant - we loved her!
We absolutely LOVED working with Rachael for our September 2022 wedding at the Palm Event Center. The ceremony was one of our (and our guest's) favorite parts of the wedding. Rachael took the time to really get to know us as a couple beforehand and helped to craft a unique, custom, & wonderful ceremony. She was also incredibly helpful when it came time to trim down / finalize our vows. Many of our guests thought we knew Rachel personally - that says a lot about how well she customized and executed our ceremony. She is incredibly well-spoken - we feel so lucky to have found her for our special day. -
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Lara Sent on 08/19/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Renesha is the best!
Renesha from Officially Hitched was so lovely to work with! She guided us through creating our unique, queer, non-traditional, secular ceremony that truly reflected us. She helped us figure out what ceremony elements we wanted to keep, change, and toss out, and provided plenty of examples and resources that helped us along the way. She even went the extra mile helping us in the weeks after our wedding when the USPS temporarily lost our marriage license on its way to the county office. Renesha was such a joy to work with and her love of weddings and love is palpable. We are so honored that she married us! -
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Erica Sent on 07/25/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The “glue” for our ceremony
Rachel by far was the overarching “glue” that brought all our thoughts and feelings about our union truly together on our special day! I am writing this review 3 years after our wedding because, well, I (the bride) was so exhausted after our DIY wedding that I just couldn’t muster the proper brain-juice Rachel deserves. But don’t let the long amount of time fool you! One of the most significant memories of our day was our experience with Rachel.
She has a very calming yet professional manner about her. During the time before our wedding, she was able to guide us to create a very personal and organized ceremony. I’m 95% sure we chose the DIY Couture experience; I would highly recommend this for a couple who can create much on their own, but need a little “nudge”. After all, being creative is one thing, but most people aren’t wedding professionals, with years of experience of what works and what doesn’t - Rachel is that person!
Also extremely valuable is the rehearsal. Rachel helped all members of our small wedding party to know where to stand, when to do each step, etc… It made all the difference to feel prepared and “practiced” the day of our event.
In all, I’m still not sure if this review conveys how much we loved and appreciated Rachel. We had multiple friends and family members who came up to us after the wedding, saying they loved her and that our wedding was their favorite wedding they’d ever been to. Sure, a lot of it was because of us (if I do say so myself), but… it would have never been such a magical experience without Rachel.
Thank you so very much, Rachel. You will forever have a place in our hearts and memories as the “glue” that made our day so special.-
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Alessandra Sent on 03/23/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Happy bride!
I’m so sorry this took so long, I want to again say THANK YOU! The ceremony was perfect. You took so much time & effort into making sure it was exactly what we wanted. We still get compliments on how nicely the ceremony flowed & wasn’t long and drawn out. I will be recommending your services to everyone I know for the future! Thank you for making something I was dreading so effortless. Wishing you nothing but great success in the years to come. -
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Kim R. Sent on 02/10/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Derek made our ceremony the highlight of our wedding
Derek officiated our wedding in Aug 202 and my husband and I cannot recommend him enough. When we first met him to see if he would be a fit for us, we were so impressed with how well he listened to our story, asked thoughtful questions, and eventually crafted the most amazing ceremony. The ceremony was one of the main highlights for us AND our guests. We had so many guests tell us how touching and personal Derek's message was- and that they had never been to a ceremony like that. He captured our essence and our day would not have been as special without him. We are so lucky our paths crossed, and I hope you are lucky enough to have him officiate your wedding too :) Thank you, Derek! -
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Rob Sent on 01/10/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Extremely professional
My wife and I worked with Derek for our Oct 2021 wedding. He was professional throughout the process. He spent an hour chatting with us over zoom before we even started. Derek really delivered on our wedding day. He's a great public speaker and very flexible to get the ceremony you want. -
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Theya Sent on 01/02/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Shes the best!
TLDR: Amazing, do it! SHES THE BEST.
Rachael was amazing to work with! We enjoyed every part of the way from beginning to end. During our meetings she didnt only talk about what needed to do but she got to know us as well. We loved that it was so easy to customize different parts of our ceremony so it fit what we wanted (not too long & fun). Our guests loved that we included them in the ceremony which was rachaels idea! Our ceremony was wonderful,meaningful and filled with laughter.
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Ashley Sent on 12/31/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Renesha was amazing!
Renesha did a fantastic job on our ceremony! She’s warm, funny, and put me and my husband at ease every step of the way. She took the time to get to know us and made the ceremony feel so personal to us. She made our guests laugh, cry, and above all just fostered a warm and welcoming energy with our guests.
We would highly recommend Renesha if you are looking for someone with a beautiful and authentic spirit to officiate your ceremony. -
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Kayla Sent on 12/15/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Would 100 percent recommend
Rachael was wonderful to work with. We wanted a short but personal ceremony and she helped create that. She added the perfect amount of personal stories and humor without making the ceremony too long. Our friends and family raved about her for weeks. -
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Sarah Sent on 12/10/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Highly recommend Derek Owens!
Highly highly recommend Derek Owens!!! He told our love story so beautifully and truly made the day even better! Our friends and family thought he was a lifelong friend based on his warmth, easy and intimate ceremony. He brings the perfect amount of love and humor on the day of the wedding and guides you through the process before and during the big day! So grateful to have found Derek, he is an incredible human. Thank you Derek!! -
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Joseph Sent on 12/10/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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It felt like having a close friend officiate
Renesha officiated our wedding and we could not have asked for a better experience. She took the time to get to know us, helped us brainstorm details about the procession, love story, and vows, and totally blew everyone away with her delivery. So many people asked us afterward if she was our friend, because that's how personal it felt. And truly, we really did feel like we had a close friend up there with us. We will be forever grateful for the time Renesha took to help us through the process and for being the one to marry us. She made it feel so special and memorable. -
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Alexis Sent on 12/03/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wonderful!
She is personable, responsive, patient and professional. Everyone that attended loved her energy. She made this process very smooth. We love working with her. -
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Mikia Sent on 09/19/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing service
Rachel from officially hitched was beyond amazing! I was nervous at first about getting a officiant I haven’t met before but after the first meeting we felt like we had new her for years! All of our guests raved about how amazing she was -
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Kaycee Sent on 05/22/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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I have full confidence that Rachael can help you figure out & execute your ideal ceremony. ♡
No matter what kind of ceremony you’re envisioning - heartfelt, full-on celebratory, or short & sweet (or all of the above!) - I have full confidence that Rachael can help deliver that and make your wedding day more special than you can imagine.
Rachael was our officiant for our March 2021 minimony - and through that, also became our guide and confidante as my partner and I formed and re-formed our thoughts and hopes for our marriage.
Having a hands-on officiant and thoughtful ceremony was always a priority for us, but having an impactful ceremony became all the more important when we (prompted by the paaaandemic) switched gears and decided to have a two-part wedding celebration - one small, intimate ceremony and one larger virtual celebration that centered around the wedding film from our first celebration.
Enter! Rachael!! When we chose Rachael (although was there really competition? nahhh), we initially went with a less custom package, but as we started to work with her, we loved her work and approach so much that we upgraded so we could really utilize her skills and guidance.
She asked us questions about our partnership, our community, and our approach to celebrations that we would never have thought to ask ourselves about. She brought no judgement and was always so inclusive throughout our time with her. She brought genuine enthusiasm and flexibility to the process; when halfway through planning we decided we wanted to add a Burmese water ceremony to the mix, she really leaned into the idea and helped us find a way to seamlessly weave the water ceremony into the flow of the ceremony. Finally, as far as the parts my partner and I were primarily responsible for - we were so, so nervous about our ‘love letter’ vows and she graciously affirmed our approach, improved our drafts, and as she did with all things ceremony-related, helped us create something that truly felt like us.
The ceremony itself was so, so beautiful. She respectfully commanded the ‘stage’ and brought us and our 25 guests into the warm, affecting tone that my partner and I aimed for. The poems, quotes, and flows she chose were perfect for the setting (the *chef’s kiss* amount of celestial references!) and translated very, very well to our wedding film. We had lots of folks tell us that our vows & ceremony moved them to tears, and my partner and I truly credit Rachael for that; we couldn’t have made a ceremony that felt so ‘us’ and so reflective of our love if it wasn’t for her.
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Kurra Sent on 03/22/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Perfect wedding ceremony!
Rachel was so much fun to work with and did an amazing job at our wedding. She helped us tailor a beautiful wedding ceremony by hearing about our relationship, personalities, and by just getting to know us. We had so much fun planning. The ceremony itself was perfect and the delivery was great. So many of our guests came up to us to say how wonderful the ceremony was and how great Rachel was. Thank you so much for such a wonderful day!
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Michelle Sent on 02/25/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our memorable moment
Tina was great! I wanted to change the time a few days before the event and Tina was able to accommodate us. She gave us a very sweet and memorable experience. -
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Celebrating Special Moments
If you are looking for someone to cultivate a warm, positive, and loving environment for your special day, look no further! Derek has impeccable facilitation skills. His relaxed approach will put any couple as ease, while his story-telling will be sure to captivate your audience. His attention to feedback is clear as he designs his script. He will be sure to make your special day memorable! -
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Melanie Sent on 01/06/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beyond expectations
We could have not wished for a better officiant. Tina made our big day even more special. She was extraordinarily well-prepared. The ceremony she prepared was very loving and full of beautiful details. I actually teared up when I was reading it for the first time. Communication with her was always easy and fast, and she made sure to meet all our needs. I would recommend her to anybody who is looking for a wonderful wedding ceremony beyond expectations. -
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Elena Sent on 12/13/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Officially Hitched
We were so very fortunate to find Rachael to be our minister. She was so professional and fun to work with. She made the ceremony process so clear and easy to follow from the start. Beginning with our first phone call, Racheal made both myself and my wife very comfortable. I especially liked her sense of humor😊
Rachael was very quick to respond to our ongoing questions and concerns as the wedding drew closer. This brought much relief to us during this stressful and exciting wedding process. As we provided our relationship history, Rachael created and beautiful and spot on ceremony. She captured our favorite memories, our relationship milestones and also provided a respectful notation for our lost loved ones.
Finally meeting her in person at our rehearsal dinner after calls and many emails, we both felt like we had known her for much longer.
In short Racheal was amazing! I would recommend her to everyone I know again and again. Our many thanks to Racheal for helping to make our special day happen just like we dreamed.
Thank you Rachael!
Elena & Carine
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Becky Sent on 12/08/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Perfection.
Rachael officiated our destination wedding in Napa and it could not have gone any better. She was extremely professional, calm, and easy going. I loved how she pulled information about us from a questionnaire and put together the ultimate ceremony, even mentioning our dogs. I teared up when she sent the draft of our ceremony a few days before the wedding. It was perfect. Our guests were shocked that we hadn't met her/known her as a friend because it seemed like she genuinely knew and cared about us. We're so grateful that we found Rachael because helped she made our wedding day truly special. -
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Nicholas Sent on 11/26/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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The perfect officiant partner
Rachael was a rockstar. More than just an officiant she was a partner in helping craft the day exactly as we were hoping. We built the ceremony as a team over the course of a few meetings and she helped us go from blank page to something tailored for us.
She is professional, caring, and brought the perfect energy to the ceremony. Even during the heat! Couldn't recommend her more. -
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Rhonda Sent on 11/07/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Easy, fun, organized and awesome
Rachael was more than we could have asked for and made our ceremony memorable, sweet and easy. We planned our wedding remotely and we’re able to schedule calls with her leading up to the big day and we couldn’t have been happier with her. She’s an eloquent speaker and has a great sense of humor. We’d recommend her to anyone wanting to have an awesome officiant on their big day! -
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Jen Sent on 10/26/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We can’t recommend Rachael enough!
We did a lot of research for officiants, and were surprised by how hard it was to find someone who seemed right for us. When we found Rachael on the Knot, we were excited to talk to her. It was so easy to make an appointment with her online, and she sent us a questionnaire so we could share more about ourselves and our wedding. When we first met with Rachael over videochat, it seemed like she already knew us and we immediately felt at ease. Rachael is professional and trustworthy, but also warm, easygoing, and honestly just so cool and calming. After our first meeting, I told my husband that I wanted to be friends with her.
We met in person three times, and Rachael guided us beautifully through the process. She took the time to learn all about us and to write the story of our relationship, which hit just the right tone of casual, funny, and heartfelt. She helped us create a very personal ceremony that incorporated Jewish traditions that were important to my husband with literary readings and personal details. She even researched readings that she thought we might want to incorporate. It was just perfect. Rachael was also very flexible--she took the time to come to our wedding rehearsal, and came early for our ketubah signing. After the ceremony, so many people asked us how we knew her (assuming she was a friend) and told us how much they enjoyed the ceremony. She is wonderful, and we’re so glad she will always be a big part of how we remember our day! -
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Delaynie Sent on 10/23/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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The perfect officiant experience!
We truly loved working with Rachael in the process of creating our wedding ceremony. The ceremony was super important to us, and she has a suite of options tailored to every style of couple. Our package included virtual meetings where we refined the parts of the ceremony we wanted to highlight, and where she helped us streamline our thoughts into a script. She was available for advice and help and it never felt transactional, but rather that a friend who was good at writing was helping us out!
The day of our wedding was perfect, and so many of our guests came up to us raving about Rachael. Everyone thought she was an old friend of ours because of how genuine she comes across in the moment. I highly recommend Officially Hitched! -
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Jillian Sent on 10/21/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Had a genuine, heartfelt, personal, and "us" ceremony thanks to Rachael
Looking for an officiant was surprisingly difficult for us. Most officiants seemed to do the usual - officiate the ceremony using their tried and true words and solemnize the marriage - which was all fine, but most of them lacked the personal and genuine touch that we were specifically looking for. We didn't want just a wedding ceremony read from a binder. We wanted our ceremony to sound like 'us' and to reflect our journey as a couple. We immediately felt like Rachael sincerely cared about this part
so we booked her "diy couture" package. In this package we got to be very involved which is what we wanted. We wrote a messy version of our own story, we answered her detailed questions, we chose what we liked and what didn't sound like us at all, and Rachael through the whole planning process got to know us and our story. It felt a little like couples' counseling and it did help us as a couple recognize that we were not just having a wedding. We were signing up for a marriage, and the more we worked on our ceremony, the more excited we got for this chapter in our lives.
On our wedding day, Rachael arrived early and she was just as kind and genuine in person as she was on a video chat. And our ceremony was exactly as we had hoped, and more. Our ceremony highlighted our love story and it highlighted our goals as a couple. It highlighted those that were special to us and it really was so heartfelt. It felt personal and very "us." Rachael spoke eloquently and also as if she was just an old friend we already knew before. After our ceremony many of our guests complimented her and how great of a speaker she was, and many of our guests commented how sweet and heartfelt our ceremony was. To us the ceremony was the most important part, after all this was the actual 'getting married' part and she made the entire process fun and easy as she edited, suggested, added, and thoughtfully crafted a cohesive, organized, and heartfelt ceremony that we will surely treasure and remember for the rest of our lives.
Thank you Rachael for this gift of being our officiant.
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Kim N. Sent on 06/25/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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She made it so simple!
My first contact with Rachael was so easy and light hearted, instantly i knew she was the right fit for us. Her personality shone through on the phone and through her text messages, and she was so knowledgeable about making everything run smoothly. We chose the ready-made ceremony as we were eloping, and I sent her some ideas of what i wanted, and she tailored it to fit our ceremony on the beach. My now husband literally was in shock of how easy it was and how comfortable we were with her. I cannot thank you enough for marrying us! -
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Michael Sent on 12/30/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The Perfect Choice for a Carefully-Crafted Wedding
Rachael Tanner was the perfect officiant for our carefully-crafted destination wedding in Bodega Bay. From the introductory video call to the big day itself, Rachael’s passion for her profession, genuine enthusiasm for our love story, and thoughtful attention to detail were abundantly clear. Her deep repertoire of material combined with her creative, authentic style resulted in a ceremony that beautifully blended time-honored tradition with our secular values and unique circumstances. For instance, my wife’s family hails from Savannah, GA where weddings are a grand affair and customs like giving away the bride are non-negotiable, while my wife and I wanted a smaller wedding with modern touches like a best lady and man-of honor in addition to the typical party of groomsmen and bridesmaids.
Even though we selected a less-bespoke package, Rachael was still able to expertly evoke the perfect imagery to capture the natural beauty of our garden venue and the joyous atmosphere of the day while paying solemn respect to the importance of our union and honoring a loved one who had passed too soon. There were just the right amounts of laughter and tears.
Due to scheduling conflicts, Rachael was not able to make our rehearsal, but you would not have known from her poise and polish on our wedding day. She collaborated well with our day-of coordinator to get up to speed in a very short time and ensure outwardly flawless execution despite minor hiccups with the DJ’s processional song timings and a flood of emotions from our young ring bearers. At all times, Rachael was a warm and gracious guest, gregarious without stealing the spotlight.
All in all, Officially Hitched made sure everything went off without a hitch. Our guests said our wedding was the best they’d ever attended and that Rachael’s ceremony struck all the right chords. Working with Rachael was a pleasure, and we would recommend her to family and friends without hesitation. -
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Kerry Sent on 12/19/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Fantastic officiant coach who helped weave together a beautiful ceremony
Rachael was wonderful. We decided to have a friend who we love and trust officiate our wedding, and even though he is wonderful and wise, he had never done a wedding and wasn't quite sure how to officiate. Also, my parents were really worried about having a friend do it, so we hired Rachael to coach our friend and we were involved in the whole process. She was a wonderful guide and coach, not only to Rich (our officiant) but to us as well. We have mixed religious backgrounds and she had many thoughtful ways to help us weave together a ceremony that really represented us, and empowered Rich to feel confident that he could shepherd the responsibility of being an officiant. I loved every moment of our ceremony (except for the rain part :)) and Rachael was integral in bringing it all together. Recommend with flying colors! -
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Julianna Sent on 12/13/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely amazing!
Rachael was sweet, supportive and flexible throughout our whole planning process. We were pretty particular about what we wanted and she was very accommodating and offered the best suggestions. Our day was perfect with her help! -
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Dean Sent on 12/13/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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What a beautiful, embracing officiant
Rachael (Officially Hitched) created a unique ceremony for us that reflected both of our backgrounds and beliefs. She worked closely with us in advance to understand where we were each coming from to understand exactly what we were both hoping for. Her passion for love and acceptance permeated every single word in our ceremony, and our guests could not stop talking about what an absolutely magical ceremony she created for us. I cannot thank her or recommend her enough! -
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Troy Sent on 12/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Our Yosemite dream come true!
Let me start by saying Rachael was the most amazing officiant we could have hoped for. When we first contacted her we were unsure as to just what kind of ceremony we were looking for. We informed her we were not religious, and wanted something kinda funny, kinda serious.
We had three more meetings after this, and each time Rachael was punctual, prepared, and informative. During these meetings, not only was Rachael able to get to know us as a couple, but we also learned more about each other as an added bonus. At our last meeting Rachael provided us with a script of our ceremony and we were blown away. We really had nothing to change, add, or edit. She told our love story better than we can ourselves, and crafted a beautiful ceremony full of symbolism and nature, which represented us perfectly.
On our wedding day Rachael was calm, cool, and collected as always, and delivered a flawless ceremony, which had our guests raving about her as soon as it ended.(And yes, it was kinda funny, kinda serious, but all us.)
We highly recommend Rachael to all couples, whether they know exactly what type of ceremony they are looking for, or if they need a little guidance to shape their perfect day. Her amazing personality, attention to detail, and creativity will ensure all couples have a ceremony they and their guests will not forget. In addition to an excellent officiant, we feel we have gained a new friend in Rachael, and look forward to more “meetings” in the future.
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Abigail Sent on 12/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We couldn't have made a better choice than Rachel.
From our first meeting Rachel's warm and professional demeanor made a very strong impression on us. We knew after our first meeting that she would be able to create a ceremony that embodied our journey and love. She was incredibly organized with her questionnaires and pre-wedding material and her questions really got down to the heart of who we are as a couple. After the beautiful ceremony we had a handful of guests express how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how much they appreciated Rachel's warm demeanor and voice. We really appreciate having had the opportunity to work with her. -
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Danielle Sent on 12/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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A short but beautiful journey
Our experience with Rachael was magical. Even though our time together was short, Rachael took that time to get to know us on an individual level and as a couple. She is truly genuine and passionate about the work she does and from the minute you talk to her you can tell this isn’t just a job for her. She was exceptional in telling our love story and everyone that was at our wedding had nothing but great things to say about her. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to fill this huge role at our wedding. ❤️ -
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Katelynn Sent on 12/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Muir Woods elopement
From our first conversation with Rachael, we knew we wanted to work with her. She brought a lot of ideas to the table without losing sight of our vision for the ceremony. I knew she was going to do a great job, but I can honestly say she exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend her! -
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Dominique Sent on 11/19/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We had a wonderful time working with Rachael!
We were looking for a ceremony to reflect us with a few drops of our respective religions and she delivered. Having Rachael Tanner as our officiant was one of the best decisions that we made. Throughout the process she guided us on writing our love story which helped us write our vows. At every meeting, it felt like her priority was to get to know us and to learn about us as a couple. We had a blast working on our ceremony and vows with Rachael.
Her style of writing stood out against other officiants we interviewed. She listened to our suggestions, and turned them into a memorable ceremony. For example, I was inspired by a scene from the movie Mad Max Fury Road, she helped our bridesmaids and groomsmen reenact a more wedding friendly version with them shouting, “You may kiss the Bride!” as they showered us with flower petals!
Our guests learned a lot about us and were moved to tears through Rachael’s words. She is very friendly and professional. In the end, if you want a memorable ceremony that is unique to you and your significant other, Rachael is your officiant!
**Photos taken by Hazy Lane Studios**
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Kevin Sent on 10/20/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Perfect Ceremony!
We were so happy and honored that Rachael was the one to marry us. She was perfect from start to finish, and met with us multiple times to ensure we got the exact ceremony we wanted. She was able to effortlessly blend religious and non-religious elements, and best of all, made it interesting! Many of our guests were talking about the ceremony afterwards, and they were all very impressed! I cannot recommend Rachael enough. -
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Gigi Sent on 09/25/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We had a different set up for our wedding than most. We weren't from California and Rachael made sure our vows were exactly as we had hoped, professional, warm and friendly, fun and really a part of our whole day, not just there doing her task. I would recommend her to anyone and especially not being able to meet her in advance and going by phone conversations and reviews I can tell you she does NOT disappoint. The wedding wouldn't have been the same without her. :) -
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Kellyne Sent on 08/29/20185 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Rachael was so amazing! From the first phone call, she made my husband and I feel calm and taken care of. It was very important for us to have a more non-traditional approach to our ceremony without the mention of religion. She did an incredible job weaving together our love story, our love of nature, and the significance of our ceremony location (Muir Beach Overlook). She spoke the most beautiful words and truly created unique and personal ceremony. If we did it over again, we would choose Rachael a thousand times. You'd be very lucky to have her marry you! -
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Jacqueline Sent on 08/29/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Working with Rachel for our intimate ceremony in Muir Woods was maybe the best decision we made! From the getgo she was readily available and easy to work with. When we first hired her, it was for a small elopement, but two weeks before the ceremony we decided to invite others. She handled this change like the pro she is, without even missing a beat. Additionally, as a particularly unique pair of people, she was excellent at tailoring the ceremony to our particularly unique needs!
Rachael is the perfect choice for any couple, no matter what they have in mind, or don’t! We had barely any idea at the outset of what we wanted, but by the time we reached the woods, the ceremony was perfectly ours. So much so, that afterwards our family just could not stop complimenting what a wonderful job she did!
Her pricing options are clear, her communication is prompt but never over bearing, and her words are masterfully composed. I would *highly* recommend Rachael no matter whether you’re religious, part of the LGBTQ+ community, clueless about your ceremony, have the ceremony planned down to the last second, have an entire 300 person family, or are eloping with your beloved. You simply can’t go wrong with her :) -
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Timur Sent on 08/20/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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After the ceremony, our guests were wondering how many years we have been friends with Rachael! This is how incredibly well and personal she was able to narrate our story through the ceremony.
We met three times, getting to know each other and collaborating on our ceremony and vows. She took our anecdotes, jokes, and stories and created a perfect narrative to tell the guests. She also helped us improve our vows through a series of questions. These have also helped her put together the ceremony.
Our wedding day was filled with warmth, showcased our personalities, and has left our guests saying it was one of the best ceremonies they have ever attended. We cannot recommend Rachael enough! She did an amazing job to help us create our own fairy tale wedding! -
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Maddie Sent on 08/11/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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My husband and I can't say enough glowing things about Rachael! Working with her on our wedding ceremony was a huge treat, especially amidst the many stresses of wedding planning. If you're looking for a warm, incredibly personable officiant with a calm but commanding presence—and one who can move comfortably between moments of sincerity and levity in your wedding ceremony—then look no further than Rachael. Over the course of a few months and many enjoyable Skype meetings, we worked together to craft a custom ceremony that felt 100% like us. Without Rachael's guidance, that wouldn't have been possible—we wouldn't have known where to start! But she was an amazing partner in that process, giving us tons of ideas and options about everything from readings, rituals/traditions, and the overall flow of the ceremony, while still remaining completely flexible based on the direction we wanted to take. (We were blown away when we read the finished product; Rachael is an amazing writer!) On our wedding weekend, she guided our nervous family members through the rehearsal, then delivered a flawless ceremony the next day—and as an awesome bonus, she wore a killer outfit and lipstick on our wedding day, so she's also a beautiful presence in all of our photos! Not only did I thoroughly enjoy working with Rachael as a wedding vendor and a consummate professional, I also felt like we gained a lovely friend in the process. -
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Yael Sent on 08/02/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael worked with me and my fiance to create our wedding ceremony, which also included a love story about our relationship, and our vows. (We chose the combination DIY-with-consulting-package.) She was very easy to talk to and collaborate with, and provided us with a lot of thoughtful questions and resources so we could come up with ideas and write. She gave us useful feedback and suggestions that made our writing better. The ceremony Rachael designed was beautiful, meaningful, and thoughtful. Many of the guests I spoke to told me that they enjoyed the way she officiated the ceremony and her warm presence. Overall, she worked really hard and did an excellent job. Rachael, thank you so much for making the most important part of our wedding day as special and memorable as it could be. -
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Diana Sent on 06/27/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael Tanner was completely amazing.. Not only is she affordable,reliable but also is interested in getting to know the couple. She takes great notes and incorporates as much as you tell her to. I wanted “The Rose ceremony” (something I looked up myself and a had meaning) she took her time to look into what into it! She’s super patient and understanding,easy to talk to, her vibe is so friendly and nice that you feel it over the phone.. I would definitely recommend her as a minister/officiant. Thank you so much again Rachael! -
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Alice Sent on 06/22/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael was the best officiant that we could have asked for! She did a great job meeting with us before the wedding and walking us through the process of writing the ceremony. We were both pretty clueless about the different parts of the ceremony, so Rachael really helped us narrow down a vision and what parts were important to us. The ceremony ended up being the best part of the day, and so many of our guests said that it was the best ceremony they had seen! Rachael was so great to work with and was amazing on that day of- her voice projected well and she had great energy. Thanks for making our day so amazing! -
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Leslie Sent on 06/08/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Working with Rachael to compose our wedding ceremony exceeded every expectation. I can't tell you how many compliments we had from our friends and family expressing their admiration of her and the ceremony that she performed. We wanted what felt like the impossible: an incredibly intimate wedding ceremony that was personal, emotional, and beautiful.....from a total stranger who lived over 400 miles away!! Once we read her testimonials and watched the video on her website, we knew she would be perfect. Every call or video chat we had with her was so therapeutic, in a way. Planning a destination wedding and buying a house at the same time was very stressful. Each call with Rachael grounded us, reminded us of why we were doing all of this, and forced us to slow down and re-focus. She has a wealth of resources, she is compassionate, funny, professional, and eloquent. Hiring Rachael was the best decision we made during this crazy process and I wish I knew more people in the Bay Area to recommend her to!!! Thank you so much Rachael, you are such a beautiful person and you are touching people's lives in such a meaningful way - thank you, thank you. -
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Peter Sent on 05/30/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Alisha Sent on 05/15/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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My husband and I immediately connected with Rachael from Officially Hitched. She was very responsive and we were blown away with her professionalism. She honored our requests for the ceremony and provided great suggestions and ideas to put in as well. She had a great attitude and mentality that made her so easy to work with. She made the overwhelming task of our ceremony a breeze! I would highly recommend her! -
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Rachael was absolutely incredible! We knew we wanted her as our officiant from our very first phone conversation. Speaking with her felt so natural, and it was so easy to open up to her and let her in on our relationship. We met with Rachael 4 times before our wedding, where we went through every aspect of our ceremony. During these meetings, Rachael got to know us on a personal level, which enabled her to write the most beautiful ceremony we could have ever dreamed of! I cannot express how happy we are that we had Rachael as our officiant on our wedding day. -
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Misa Sent on 03/11/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael you have a special gift. Thank you for helping our vision become a reality. So many of our friends commented on what a beautiful writer you are, and how gracefully you set the tone for the evening. You helped us create a moment full of joy and magic, that was truely sacred and now embedded in our hearts forever. -
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Ashley Sent on 12/23/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael was so amazing! She was kind, attentive, and very well organized. She went above and beyond with meeting with us and writing our wedding ceremony. Everyone at the wedding greatly enjoyed everything she had to say. She was also very approachable after the wedding durring the reception. She is the best!! -
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Katherine Sent on 10/20/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Going into finding an officiant my fiance and I wanted to find someone who could bring together a ceremony that reflected us as a couple. Choosing an officiant was the hardest vendor for us to find during our wedding planning process. We were so lucky to find Rachael. We met with Rachael four times before our ceremony. She guided us through each step of the ceremony process so naturally. Our guests absolutely raved about her after the ceremony. Many truly thought she, my husband, and I were old friends-that is how amazing she is at what she does. It was an honor for Rachael to marry us. -
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Tom Sent on 09/13/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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My wife and I were so incredibly happy with our experience with Rachael. We eloped in San Francisco in a redwood forest, and Rachael was extremely flexible with us on our special day. We had several video meetings leading up to our elopement. Rachael was very clear and communicative and made sure she developed a close understanding of what our marriage ceremony meant to us. She helped us customize a ceremony that fit with our beliefs and on the eventual day she delivered the words eloquently and with grace. We were late to our ceremony and she waited for us with no complaints, of which we were very appreciative. She also made sure we understood all of the legal details that we'd need to take care of to be married in California. We highly recommend Rachael to anyone looking for an wedding or elopement officiant! -
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Nova Sent on 07/04/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I am so thankful that I found WeddingWire cuz that means that I was able to find Rachel. I believe that she is the only person on the face of this Earth that could have married us she was the one chosen for us. I recommend everyone using Rachel on WeddingWire many blessings to come. -
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Nathalie Sent on 06/19/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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If you have the honor of having Rachel as your officiant, is going to be the best wedding ever... I´m not a person who does reviews, but in Rachel´s case she was so amazing, so perfect the ceremony that I must do it.... I totally recommend her... she is fantastic. -
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Melissa Sent on 05/16/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Rachael did a great job as our officiant. She helped us through the process of crafting the ceremony, keeping us on track with our writing assignments, providing feedback, and offering suggestions. Rachael astutely navigated working with two control freaks (us) who also needed plenty of help and guidance. She also led the rehearsal, which is no small feat to keep everyone in both our families on task. Then, she did an absolutely amazing job with the ceremony. She had a great presence...a mix of calm, reverential, and funny. We definitely recommend Rachael! -
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Hailey Sent on 12/14/20224.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Wonderful Officiant!
We worked with Rachael for our wedding and she was great! She was very helpful in providing ideas for the ceremony and incorporating our Jewish and Christian backgrounds into the ceremony. The script she wrote was lovely, especially the way she incorporated anecdotes we had given to her in our couples' questionnaire. On the day, the ceremony was beautiful, and Rachael was very professional, helping guests find seats, and then officiating the ceremony in a very warm and welcoming manner! We are so glad we chose Rachael, it relieved a lot of stress to have a professional with so much experience officiate. -
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Neechi Sent on 11/01/20194.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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Excellent experience
Rachael helped us out so much with what we needed for the ceremony. Was really a fantastic experience that she made even smoother with her calm demeanor, many years of experience, and flexible approach given some of our non-traditional elements. Couldn't have really asked for someone better to make our day really special, which is exactly what she did. Thanks so much.
Trust me when I tell you that my family knows how to throw wrenches in a plan and literally 5 minutes before the ceremony people came in with songs they wanted to include as part of it. Rachael handled it all with so much poise and was such a problem-solver and trooper! -
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