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    Elena Sent on 05/03/2024
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    Elopement ceremony

    Pastor Ben was a fantastic addition to our special day! He really took the time to personalize the ceremony and was professional, quick to respond and very helpful during the planning process. Highly recommend!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Your kind words are truly appreciated. I told my wife that I felt like I was officiating a wedding for two models… you’re a handsome couple to say the least. Blessings on you both in your new life together. Please stay in touch.
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    Oksana Z. Sent on 03/13/2024
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    Thank you pastor Ben!

    Pastor Ben was an absolute blessing to have as the officiant for our elopement in Maui. From the moment we first connected with him, it was evident that he genuinely cared about making our special day unforgettable. His thoughtful approach, starting with getting to know us beforehand, allowed him to craft a ceremony that felt deeply personal and perfectly aligned with our Christian values. His attention to detail and personalized approach set him apart.
    Despite last-minute changes in location, he remained flexible and ensured everything ran smoothly. His recommendations for food and activities on the island were a bonus.
    We are incredibly grateful to Pastor Ben for making our day so memorable and meaningful. If you're looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day perfect, look no further than Pastor Ben. He truly is exceptional!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words and glowing review. Both of you were such a joy to work with and plan your special day! May God richly bless you and keep you in your future together! Please keep in touch.
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    Keri C. Sent on 03/02/2024
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    Wedding elopement

    Pastor Ben was extremely helpful with our wedding elopement. From beginning to end he offered services that were professional, punctual and most importantly powerful. The power of God was present as we said our vows on the beautiful island of Maui on ironwood beach. Pastor Ben made sure we had everything we needed to execute our wedding day successfully from our beach permit, registration, lei’s for the ceremony and a wonderful photographer. I forgot to bring our registration the day of and Pastor Ben was kind enough to personally come by our resort to pick it up so our wedding day would be official! If it wasn’t for him being a critical piece in this special day I don’t know how my husband and I could’ve pulled off this DIY wedding! Mahalo Pastor Ben! Many blessings

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    You both became instant friends! Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful review. I absolutely LOVED the pictures that Saray took… it’s obvious that you have modeling in your background and Zach doesn’t look too bad either 😉. It was a true joy meeting you both, and seeing you fall in love with the island of Maui! Please stay in touch.
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    Katie D. Sent on 02/22/2024
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    Highly recommend Pastor Ben

    Pastor Ben was great! He respected our desire to have a non-religious ceremony. The ceremony was short and sweet and personalized to us. His sense of humor and relaxed and friendly nature helped calm nerves on our big day. I would definitely recommend Pastor Ben as a wedding officiant!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both and truly appreciate your positive feedback on my service. Your family and friends were extremely welcoming and it was a joy to play a small part on your wedding day. All the best to you and Drew in the future together. Please stay in touch .
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    Linda B. Sent on 02/15/2024
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    Ben Bryson is the perfect officiant for a wedding on Maui.

    Ben was recommended to us by a friend who photographs hundreds of weddings with different officiants. She told us he is her favorite and it was great advice. Ben asked questions to get to know our story and included it in the ceremony. It felt so personal and just made for us. He shared his wisdom and experience with us and every word he said was meaningful. He can make the ceremony just as religious or non religious as you want. Ours was exactly what we dreamed of. In addition, he was so patient to wait while someone ran home to get my forgotten bouquet!! Ben is experienced, professional, friendly and just the kind of person we want as a true friend.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    You are too kind! As soon as I met, you both, I felt as though we had been close friends for years and years. It was an honor to officiate your service, and I look forward to staying in touch with both of you in the years to come. Mahalo Nui Loa and A Hui Ho!
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    Phyllis V. Sent on 02/14/2024
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    Beautiful Ceremony!

    Pastor Ben helped make our day perfect. He is loving and professional. He included our family as we wished, and honored our request for vows that were meaningful. Pastor Ben is responsive and communicative. We had an amazing day!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you for welcoming me into your family. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all and hope we can stay connected. Wishing you both all of the best!
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    Nicole F. Sent on 05/09/2023
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    Amazing Officiant

    We read Ben's profile and my husband and I instantly knew we wanted him to be our officiant at our wedding and we were not disappointed! Ben's service was everything we could have asked for. He made our wedding so special by including notes of our relationship as well as sentiments of our catholic faith. We particularly appreciated Ben's sentimental outlook on marriage and felt calm and special throughout our ceremony. We would recommend Ben to all of our family and friends!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Chris and Nicole… I LOVED meeting you and your entire wedding entourage! Thank you for the kind words and positive review. I hope you all have a wonderful time on Kauai! Please stay in touch.
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    Arthur T. Sent on 04/25/2023
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    We love Ben!

    We love Pastor Ben. He’s a very down-to-earth guy, full of understanding, warmth, and the love of God. He helped make our special day super easy. He's very proactive in getting a hold of you and finding out about you so he knows how to craft the service. Ben even played a special song for us when we did the lei exchange with our kids. He’s a good man.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Mahalo Art! As soon as we connected, it was like I was talking to an old friend! Thank you for your kind words and 5 star review. I sure hope we can keep in touch in the future!
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    Karina G. Sent on 01/19/2023
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    Ben is Amazing!!!

    He was wonderful with words, humorous and relaxed. A couple days before our elopement he asked us personal questions about each other and shared it with us during the ceremony. He made the drive to the other end of the island and even waited for us during the photography session. At the end of the ceremony he offered to show us around Maui or to reach out if we had any questions, how sweet is that! Ben is a wonderful officiant and hands down the right choice.

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    Mahalo Karina and Alex!

    You were one of the most chill couples Michelle and I have worked with. You made our jobs so easy!!! As soon as we left the ceremony, we both remarked that we wanted you to move here so we could be friends! I appreciate your kind words. Aloha!
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    Kimberly M. Sent on 07/28/2022
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    Exactly what we were hoping for!

    We could not have chosen a more perfect officiant than Ben Bryson for our wedding! He was quick to reply, very informative and helpful, and was happy to meet us for a sunrise ceremony! When we met him at our destination, he and my fiancé were dressed just alike, and we knew we had chosen the perfect person! :) Thank you, Ben, for helping us create the experience we dreamed of! -Shannon & Kim Reid, Grayville IL

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you both! You are both extremely easy going and I felt like we were instant friends. Can’t wait see you guys next time you’re on island… I’ll look for some deals!
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    Lori M. Sent on 08/04/2021
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    Wonderful Officiant

    Pastor Ben was amazing! From the moment we met him we connected immediately. He was so personable and really took time to get to know my husband and I. He incorporated everything we wanted in our vow renewal plus he added so many of his own special touches. I cannot recommend him highly enough! I feel like we have found a friend for life! Thank you Ben!!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Dan and Lori, this was honestly one of the best vow renewals ever! I felt like we were instant friends the moment we connected. The ceremony was perfectly planned… I was honored to be a small part of this incredible day. Mahalo 🤙🏽
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    Jared S. Sent on 07/27/2021
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    Great Officiant!

    Ben is a great officiant. He did exactly what we asked for and added his personal touch which was amazing. Everyone in attendance spoke of how well he did and what a great ceremony it was. If you’re looking for an officiant for your Maui wedding, go with Ben Bryson! Great guy!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Mahalo Jared and April!

    I loved meet you and your beautiful friends and family and truly appreciate your kind words. A hui ho!!! ~Ben
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    Kelly C. Sent on 01/01/2021
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    I would recommend pastor Ben to anyone looking for a stress free, personalized, and thoughtful officiant.

    My husband and I had planned and rescheduled our wedding 3 times (thanks Covid). We booked a trip just the 2 of us and flew to Maui with our negative test results within 2 weeks of flying out in hopes the last minute trip would work out. We had no officiant or photographer when we arrived as our original wedding was on Oahu. We called around and pastor Ben came through the SAME day and also found a photographer last minute. With such a stressful planning process I can’t stress enough how amazing this was. He asked questions to get to know us so it wasn’t just an ‘I do, I do’ experience. He also recommended a beautiful spot to exchange vows. So grateful for him, and I would recommend to anyone...in crazy, or normal times he will rise to the occasion 💜.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Mahalo Kelly! What a great way to cap a crazy year! Godspeed to you and John... you two make a great husband and wife.
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    Colby D. Sent on 03/12/2021
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    Couldnt have asked for a more special day!

    12-19-2020- Lahaina, HI

    My wife Courtney and I hired Ben to be our Officiant for our wedding. His communication throughout the whole process was perfect. If I needed anything, day or night he was there to respond quickly to my questions. Ben put us both at ease from start to finish. Our wedding was perfect!! You truly made our day everything we could have ever imagined. Thank you for being so patient during our hectic day. I hope to meet up again one day!

    If you are looking for the perfect fit for your wedding, please consider Ben! I promise you won't be disappointed!

    Thanks for everything!

    Colby & Courtney- Washington State

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words and awesome review! What a beautiful day and awesome family. Hope to stay in touch with you friend.
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    Jennifer S. Sent on 02/13/2020
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    Thank you Ben!

    Ben was wonderful! He helped us very last minute to create an intimate, personalize ceremony for myself and my new husband. We could not be happier with how our private wedding went.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    It was a joy meeting you both… I thoroughly enjoyed the intimate setting and look forward to being in touch with you guys in the future!
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    Sandra G. Sent on 05/11/2021
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    Incredible

    Pastor Ben was the perfect officiant for our elopement! He was super easy to communicate with, very helpful with finding a location, shared the most kind and encouraging words of marriage, and was so much fun. It felt as if we’ve been friends for years. He truly made our wedding day so memorable and special.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Sandra, you both looked amazing!!! I’m sure the photos turned out spectacularly. Please stay in touch with me as you are able. I too, felt like we’ve been friends for years. All the best to you and Chris!!!
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    Blake R. Sent on 03/12/2020
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    Very Personable

    Ben met with us multiple times before our ceremony to get to know our story about how we met and to get to know us better. He was very personable and the day of the wedding he made the stress seem non existent. We would highly recommend Ben for you!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    One of my fav weddings of all time! Sure miss having you on island... hope you can visit sometime soon!
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    Emily Sent on 03/12/2020
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    Ramos/Pfaff wedding

    Ben is the most sincere person anyone has met. He makes the ceremony feel like you have known him forever and he makes it so special. Would highly recommend him to do anyone’s wedding.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    One of my fav weddings of all time! Sure miss having you on island... hope you can visit sometime soon!
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    Taryn B. Sent on 05/05/2019
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    Pastor Ben Bryson

    Pastor Ben was amazing! He reached out to us a few times before the wedding to talk with us and go over what our expectations were for the ceremony. He had helpful advice when we weren’t sure about certain parts of the ceremony. He was extremely friendly and made us both comfortable and at ease. He even took one of the best groups pictures and sent it to us, along with updating us on the status of our license. Without knowing us well, he performed a great ceremony that was very fitting to us as a couple.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Mahalo Taryn... all the best to you and your hubby! It was a beautiful wedding day, honored to play a small part.
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    Andrea C. Sent on 02/28/2019
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    Personal, Warm, and Professional!

    I would definitely recommend Pastor Ben as an officiant to any type of wedding. The people attending our wedding actually thought we knew him and met him on Maui before we got married. In reality, we had only met him the day of our ceremony! He took time to get to know "our story" and incorporated it into the ceremony. We loved it and we will cherish that forever. We also wrote our own vows and he printed them out for us before the ceremony so we didn't have to worry about it. Those little things are a huge relief on such a big day. So thankful Pastor Ben was a part of our big day and we'll always remember that!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    I am thankful for to have met you as well! Wish we lived in the same area... would love for you both to be able to meet my wife and have you over for dinner. Wishing you all the best and God’s richest blessings as you journey through life. Grateful for your kind words and positive review.
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    Braedon B. Sent on 02/19/2019
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    Very personal and awesome!

    Pastor Ben did an outstanding job with our wedding he was so professional and very courteous. He made the ceremony very personalized to us and did great at telling our story!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you Braedon! Mahalo nui Loa. Blessings on this new chapter of life for you and your beautiful bride!
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    It felt like having a long time friend officiate our wedding

    We are so lucky to have been recommended to Ben by our wedding coordinator, Sandra. Ben was SO easy and friendly to work with. We chose to have a non-religious wedding, but I know Ben does both, so he is very happy to work with you on your personal preferences. What really made Ben officiating our wedding the best was the fact that after our ceremony, multiple friends and family came up asking me if we had known Ben before and if we were friends. Ben is SO personable and spoke about us as if he had known us for years (even though this was only our first time meeting on the day of the wedding). To all future couples getting married in Maui, don't hesitate about working with Ben!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Mahalo Cat!!! It was a privilege meeting you both... all the best! Looking forward to following you guys on FB! 😉
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    Desiree L. Sent on 10/25/2018
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    Early summer wedding 2016

    Ben is professional, sincere, punctual, insightful. Calm and collected, I wouldn't have had it any other way. With years of experience, he has a system down to give you exactly what you want. No stress at all.

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Watching you grow up and being able to officiate your wedding with your hubby was such a special part of being st CSCC for 26 yrs. Blessings to you and Daniel!
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    Ben bryson is amazing

    Ben married my husband and I and our ceremony was more perfect than I could’ve imagined. Ben did such an amazing job not only giving us marriage advice but getting to know us as a couple so the ceremony was very personal and I felt truly reflected us as a couple. He is the most genuine, caring person I’ve ever met who makes you feel like nothing else matters but you & your future wedding. He will even check in every once in a while to see how we are which is so sweet. We were truly blessed to have Ben be apart of our day, we can’t thank God enough for putting him in our lives. It was such a special day and a lot of the reasoning behind that was because of Ben Bryson!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you is not sufficient... this truly made my day (especially after a long day at school). Love you all.
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    Jade H. Sent on 08/23/2020
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    Pastor Ben - Connective and Considerate

    As a wedding photographer, one of my main concerns is making my couples feel well represented and supported during their day. Ben provides these assurances effortlessly, and more. He is very professional while still being sincere and connected. His delivery during the ceremony of our mutual couple was perfectly customized to them, helping their love and intentions shine through. With as much experience, heart and investment you get from Ben, you couldn't find a better man to facilitate your vows and ceremony on your wedding day. I highly recommend Paster Ben!

    Pastor Ben Bryson's reply:

    Thank you Jade... your pictures were absolutely gorgeous!!! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you. Hope to stay in touch.
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