I had the pleasure of working with Renee as the officiant for one of my weddings, and she was amazing to work with! She took the time to really get to know my couple, made them feel completely comfortable, and delivered such a beautiful ceremony on the day of. From a planner’s perspective, she was also wonderful to communicate with, responsive and easy to work alongside. I would highly recommend Renee to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares and goes above and beyond. Thank you so much!
Brenna Sent on 06/15/2024
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Our Dream Come True!
Renee officiated our wedding in April 2024, and if there was one aspect of the wedding and planning process that was most magical for us, it was Renee. Her responsiveness, thoughtfulness, professionalism, sense of fun, and kindness were unmatched. Renee made us feel cared for and like we had someone in our corner throughout the entire process. From the beginning, she made an effort to get to know us and our story, and to be available when we had questions. She provided us with support not only on the actual day, but also with tasks like getting our marriage license and figuring out the next steps to start our name change. Her wisdom and experience completely demystified those processes which could otherwise feel insurmountable. During the reception and wedding itself, Renee went above and beyond to make us feel LOVED. She guided us with grace, focused all energy on us and our experience, and contributed to the joy of the event by taking and sharing pictures with us as well.
There are so many aspects of the wedding planning decision-making that can be challenging, but the easiest decision we ever made, and would recommend to anyone else, would be to work with Renee. She made our day and we are so thankful to have shared our day with her!
Jarred Sent on 01/19/2024
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It really is a Lovely Ceremony
When we first started planning our October 30,2023 Disney Wedding, we had no idea who we would use as our officiant. Renee’s name came to us from Disney, and from there we knew she was going to be great. From the first phone call to the ceremony, Renee was amazing. Our ceremony was tailored to us more than we could have imagined. Renee is always there to answer any questions we had regarding our ceremony, marriage license, and anything that newlyweds will request. The amount of time, effort and kindness she puts into her work only shows how knowledgeable and experienced she is, but also that she truly cares for each couple individually. We definitely recommend Renee for anyone looking for that custom and individualized wedding ceremony!
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Jessica Sent on 09/16/2023
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Renee was a highlight of our wedding day!!
My husband and I cannot say enough amazing things about Renee! The entire process of working alongside her was not only professional and easy but so fun and joyous as well! She truly is so incredibly kind! From our first few emails of getting to know one another, to her helping us create/edit our perfect ceremony and eventually meeting her at the rehearsal every step was so wonderful, she truly made the process fun! We also appreciate her step by step guides on how to obtain a marriage license and how to legally change your name/marital status after the wedding! Renee truly makes everything so easy for the couple and takes all the guesswork out of completing any documents and what the next steps are! She was also marvelous at the rehearsal and truly helped us run the entire thing so smoothly! She gave us great pointers for the wedding day and even perfectly directed us on where to stand and where to stop at the aisle! The day off was perfect and absolutely so magical! It had a fairy godmother touch that only Renee can provide! For my fellow Disney brides, she also worked so well with the entire Disney team as well as our third party photographers! It was like a little family coming together as a team to work on this wedding and I’ll always be grateful for that! She was prepared with plenty of tissues for the wedding day as my husband and I definitely needed them! She also worked so well with my matron of honor who was my 98 year old grandma who is a little hard of hearing, but Renee was sure to stand close enough to my grandma so she could hear her. We truly love Renee and my husband and I agree that she was truly one of the highlights of our special day! One of the best decisions we made was working with Renee and we truly love her! Definitely book her as your officiant if you are able, I promise you won’t regret it!
Megan Sent on 11/23/2022
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Best of the best!
Renee was wonderful to work with from beginning to end in being a part of our vow renewal. She is kind, quick, and very thorough with making sure your ceremony is tailored specifically for your special day. Her Disney themed ceremony script was absolutely perfect for us and added the extra touches to our ceremony at the happiest place on earth. She really makes you feel so special and makes sure you take the moment to take it all in since the day goes by so quickly. And waving her magic wand to concluded the ceremony is such a sweet little touch to a magical ceremony, my guests were absolutely delighted when they realized she was waving her wand to wave some special "magic" over us before we sealed our renewal with a kiss. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone getting married or renewing their vows. You will love working with her every step of the way!
Ashlyn Sent on 10/23/2022
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A Magical Experience
Renee played such an integral part of our wedding day and we are overjoyed with how beautiful our ceremony was. We got married in Disney World and living 12 hours away did not hinder our planning process with her one bit! She took the time to get to know us and our story over Zoom and walked us through every step of the wedding process, down to what we could expect at the rehearsal. She quickly and thoroughly responded to all emails and our questions. We felt so comfortable having her as an officiant and we, including our family and friends, absolutely adored our ceremony! Renee was so genuine and joyful to have been a part of our day which made us even more thankful that we chose her to officiate. If you are looking for someone who feels like family and truly cares to make your day extra special, Renee is the perfect officiant!
Becky Sent on 02/22/2022
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Warm, welcoming officiant
Renee was fantastic to work with. She helped us write our first ceremony, then re-write it a year later (when we had a quick wedding during the pandemic) and our big celebration became a vow renewal ceremony. She even helped out with advice and comments on our wedding vows. Renee is so kind, with a huge smile on her face, and would make any ceremony special. We would highly recommend working with her for your celebration - she is a wonderful officiant.
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The Best Officiant in Orlando
I absolutely hands down had the best ceremony and Renee helped me achieve it! She took all my ideas and came up with the perfect ceremony script. Her voice is very warm and loving and I couldn’t imagine my ceremony without her. She’s a true professional and is a pleasure to speak with. She listens to what you want and learns about you as a couple. There are many officiants in Orlando but no one is as unique and special as she is!!!!!
Grace Sent on 10/27/2020
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I feel like ALL weddings need to be tailored in this way...
I've always been a rebel and never did things like everyone else, so when it came time to plan our wedding ceremony I thought of only one person - Renee Silverman. She had officiated my best friend's wedding and I fell in love with their ceremony because it was unique and you could really understand the couple for who they are. That's exactly what we wanted for ours and we're still getting compliments about how special the ceremony was! Renee worked with us every step of the way and emphasized a collaborative process which is crucial if you want to create a ceremony that is authentic to you. We had a handfasting ceremony sprinkled with our favorite nerdy moments and a heartfelt message to our family for bringing us together. It felt like us because it was us, and that's what weddings are about...celebrating your love and Renee makes sure that your day is just that. We are so grateful for Renee helping us put together the words to say how much we love and commit to each other. After working with Renee, I feel like all weddings should be tailored in this way so if you want something truly special and unforgettable then Renee is your person!
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Renee is the best!
We found out that Disney was closing the day before we were supposed to fly to FL from NJ, and less than 4 days before our wedding. While I was in a mad scramble trying to find out from the DFTW people whether our wedding was still allowed to happen, Renee reached out and assured me she would be there if we kept the date, and would be there if we rescheduled. I almost cried when I read her sweet email. Leading up to then, she had been wonderful, answering all of my questions, putting together a beautiful ceremony script, and making the process of getting a Florida marriage license from 1,000 miles away simple and stress-free. On our wedding day, she was the perfect officiant, with her added touches that meant so much - without me having to think about it, she took care of finding a spot for my bouquet during the ceremony; she knew just when to step away for the photographer to get the perfect shot of our first kiss; she gave us tips that made for a better ceremony; the magic wand waving delighted my guests and everyone who saw photos of it afterward; and, most of all, she was a kind, warm, and reassuring presence from the moment I met her in the Boardwalk lobby. I cannot recommend Renee enough.
Bridget Sent on 08/29/2020
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Fairy godmother and so much more!
I’m not sure how our day would’ve even functioned without Renee. Not only was she there throughout our turbulent journey of actually getting to the wedding- we had to postpone and then cancel our original Disney wedding because of Covid-19- but she made our day so very special. She tailored the wording of the ceremony to fit our new location and helped us to authentically express ourselves in our vows. We couldn’t have asked for more.
From calming my husbands nerves, handing us tissues, and giving us beautiful advice, Renee is nothing short of amazing. She is a true professional who brings the magic. We loved having her officiate our marriage. Please book with her! We promise that you will not regret it!
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Caroline Sent on 12/09/2019
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Renee was our magical fairy godmother!
When we were deciding on an officiant for our Disney wedding, we knew we wanted to have someone that would make the ceremony personal and unique to us. Renee did not disappoint. From our first conversation through the actual wedding day, she was incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and responsive to our questions and needs. We got so many compliments on our ceremony and how special it was. Our guests also enjoyed her magic wand waving at the end of our ceremony. I cannot recommend Renee enough. She was truly our fairy godmother and I couldn't imagine our ceremony being as wonderful as it was without her.
Cate Sent on 12/05/2019
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A true fairytale wedding service!
Renee from A Lovely Ceremony worked with us to create a truly bespoke ceremony. We wrote it together with her and she guided us, made suggestions and tweaked it until it was absolutely perfect for us!
So many guests have said to us that our wedding was the best ceremony they'd ever been to, and although I may be a little biased - I have to say I agree!
Go for the bespoke ceremony - worth every single penny! Xxx
Ronnie Sent on 11/20/2019
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More than A Lovely Ceremony!
There are not enough good things I can begin to say about Renee. It was not until we began the process of selecting an officiant that we realized the importance of their role. We were having a Disney wedding, and with my husband and I having a love for Disney, we wanted someone who would embody the Disney spirit. First, we researched all of the officiants on the list- google searches, web sites, pictures- everything. Something about Renee stood out immediately. Her website really conveyed her excitement for what she does. Being one that exhausts every decision, I needed more. I emailed all of the officiants that were of interest. Their responses set them apart. They were all kind, but Renee's response had a warmth behind it. It was more than words in an email or a business transaction. In between the lines, you can really sense that Renee has a deep love and passion for what she does; she wants to make this day magical for you. Her emails were very detailed and thoughtful- she really has a desire to make that connection with couples. In the spirit of Disney, I said to my fiancé "she reminds me of the Fairy Godmother...I think I want her." He agreed.
We scheduled a phone call with her, and she thoroughly went over every detail of the ceremony, fine-tuning it to personalize everything to US. She had so much to offer that we didn't even think of! The 3 of us talked for well over an hour, and even though it was our first phone conversation, it felt as if we'd known her for years. She made us feel so comfortable and reassured. Until that point, the wedding was just a list of things we had chosen through Disney's coordinator- but Renee brought it to life and got us even more excited! She made it more real in that phone call.
As the wedding approached, she was in constant contact- reminding us of important dates, keeping us informed on everything we needed, even helping us pick out elements for our ceremony when we were unsure. And then the actual day came. I emailed her the morning of with a little freak-out moment. She called me immediately to offer reassurance and answer all of my questions until I was comfortable. We finally met that afternoon right before the ceremony. It didn't even feel like a first meeting because we had gotten to know each other so well over the months prior. The ceremony was obviously perfection and Renee performed it effortlessly. Some of the guests had roles in the ceremony, and beforehand, Renee was sure to go over everything carefully with them to make sure it was seamless. I was so worried they would arrive and be confused about what to do, but Renee made sure she talked to them and explain everything so they would be comfortable. I've never said to other people after their wedding "wow, we really liked your officiant," but the days following the wedding, we received so many comments from our guests about how much they loved Renee. We're so grateful that Renee officiated our ceremony. She is not only a great officiant, but a kind, genuine, soul.
Robin Sent on 06/22/2019
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Renee is the best!
We had our Disney Fairytale Wedding on June 7, 2019. It was literally a dream come true. I truly had an amazing team to help pull all of it together, but there is one person who definitely stands out, and that is our officiant- Renee Silverman @ A Lovely Ceremony. I'm religious and my (now) husband is Agnostic, so we wanted a ceremony that could be tailored to our needs and completely customizable. After receiving our first email from Renee, I knew she was the one ;-) I felt like she really took the time to ask about our relationship and hear our story because she genuinely cares about her couples! She kept communication with me throughout the entire planning process and made sure we were on time with getting the legal process taken care of. I really appreciate this, because the closer you get to the wedding day, the more tasks you have to complete and little things can get forgotten or missed! After communicating for months via email, we finally were able to meet at the Wedding Rehearsal and instantly I knew we made the right decision! Renee has such a calming voice in the midst of all the chaos and gave me the best advice for the big day. Because of her, I was able to remain calm at the altar, look into my husband's eyes and take it all in. I did not see anyone else in those moments, which is a gift I will forever cherish and never forget. My wedding party and guests had nothing but great things to say... My planner and photographers love working with her for Disney Weddings! ... My husband says she made him laugh ;-) We both absolutely adore you, Renee, and can't thank you enough for joining us for such a special occasion! We look forward to planning a vow renewal in the future years with you! Thank you so much for everything! You are amazing!
Brittany Sent on 06/17/2019
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A perfect ceremony!
We can’t say enough good things about Renee! We had the honor of her being our officiant for our Disney World wedding. Our ceremony turned out absolutely perfect, and that’s because of the beautiful and personal script that Renee helped us put together. She can be as creative, funny, or serious as you want. And you can add whatever elements or events you want. The sky was the limit while we spent the 12 months before our wedding working together to craft something that ended up feeling so uniquely us. The process was so easy and fun. Renee took care of everything, was so quick to respond to every email, and was also so quick in her ability to present us wonderful and well-written drafts. She was always great at initiating conversations with us throughout the year, always checking in every couple weeks to see how we were doing. Renee also guided us through the marriage license process, and despite the fact that we are from New York and had to do it all through mail, she made it all so easy to understand and complete. My fiancé (at the time) asked Renee for advice while he wrote his own vows, and she helped him through it with helpful suggestions, which resulted in an absolutely beautiful piece that came from his heart. Renee is incredibly generous, compassionate and patient, and it showed through in the way she spoke at our ceremony. Not only did Jeremy and I love how it all turned out, but we also received a lot of compliments from our guests that really appreciated how personal and unique our ceremony was and how they really enjoyed Renee’s presentation of it all. It’s common to not put a lot of planning and attention into the ceremony, but I highly recommend that you work with Renee because you will soon realize how much the ceremony can greatly enhance your day. She helped us create something unforgettable that ended up being our favorite part of the day.
Faye Sent on 06/14/2019
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We had a destination wedding in Florida on 28th May and I feared that it was going to be tricky due to the long distance from the UK. Renee made everything so simple and such a great experience. Everything was done ready for the day all with Renee’s help. She was fantastic. Meeting her at the wedding was lovely, she’s such a heartfelt person and involved my 7 year old as much as possible which was fantastic as I couldn’t have asked for anything more. The words read at our wedding were beautiful and I am so glad we picked Renee, she was such a special part of our day. Thank you Renee.
Sean Sent on 05/07/2019
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A Lovely Experience!
We were looking for a non religious officiant for our Disney World Wedding and after much research Renee seemed like a good fit for us. From the very beginning she was warm, personable, and a joy to work with. During our first conversation with Renee, she seemed genuinely excited to work with us. Renee thoroughly explained the different packages to us but was never pushy one way or the other, which we really appreciated. Once it was time to actually move forward with the marriage license process, Renee was helpful beyond belief. Being that we were getting married in Florida but living in New York, her step by step guidance streamlined the process and made it easier than we could have ever imagined. During our rehearsal, Renee walked us through our ceremony and gave everyone helpful tips for making the ceremony seamless. The same can be said for the big day - Renee was a joy to work with and we are so happy we chose her to be a part of our special day!
Alexa Sent on 04/08/2019
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Best in Central Florida
We could not have asked for a better officiant! Renee was friendly, upbeat, and got to know us from the minute we met her. Her ceremony was just the right mix of modern and traditional and she worked with us to add the elements we wanted. She offered excellent guidance on a secular ketubah and on the process for our marriage license. Any time we sent an email we heard back from her within a day (sometimes within an hour!) and her responses were always thorough and helpful. Do yourself a favor and pick Renee for your officiant!
Florian Sent on 03/01/2019
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The perfect fairytale wedding!
We spent some time last year researching officiants to perform our wedding at Disney’s Wedding Pavillion and Renee caught our eye. We had an initial Skype call and me and my partner Jo instantly said to each other after the call ‘Renee is perfect!’
How right were we!
Renee spent a lot of time with us going through every little detail for the ceremony and also getting to know the two of us. Our ceremony was tailor made and had some ‘moments’ which all turned out perfectly on the day.
One thing that really struck us was how calming Renee is. A wedding can be a nervous moment but having our ‘Fairy Godmother’ :-) running the show, we had nothing to worry about!
I really can’t recommend Renee enough, an absolute pleasure to work with and the perfect person to deliver our ceremony. We had such a good time on our journey putting all the details together.
We can’t wait for the video to be produced and sent to us to watch it all back, it truly was a fairytale day.
Thank you so much, you really contributed massively in giving us our perfect day.
Sandra Sent on 02/12/2019
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The best wedding officiate ever!
My husband and I renewed our Wedding Vows at Disney World and we are thrilled that we selected Renee Silverman to be our wedding officiate. She is extremely professional, punctual in answered e-mails and her dedication to her work is exemplary!!!!! She made us feel so important and she even has a magic wand and reminded us of Cinderella's godmother. We HIGHLY recommend Renee to all of the young brides to be and for vow renewals!!!!!!!! We think the world of her!!!!!
Nicole Sent on 02/09/2019
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Thanks for making our day special!
Renee was outstanding. She was quick to answer any questions and made the moment for us so special. You could tell her experience through her work and advice. We were privileged having her be a part of our day!
Carolyn Sent on 02/03/2019
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It really was a "Lovely Ceremony"!!
Our wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect thanks to Renee! My now husband and I came to Orlando from New England for our wedding so all of our ceremony planning was done by phone & Email, but the quality and thoughtfulness our ceremony had felt as if we had had numerous in person meetings. The best part was Renee surprising us with some wording from our favorite Disney movie "Frozen" at the end of our ceremony (the exact same wording happened to be on our cake topper!). This really made our ceremony that much more special and personal. Anyone who chooses Renee to be their wedding day officiant will not be disappointed; she puts in the time and effort to make sure your ceremony is personal, meaningful, and certainly unforgettable! Thank you Renee!
Kelly Sent on 08/28/2018
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My husband and I are so grateful and happy that we got to share our day with Renee! We are both introverted people and were having a tiny Disney wedding for our immediate family, but even so, we were nervous about the ceremony and being in front of people while sharing a very personal moment. Working with Renee was an absolute pleasure--she put us at ease and gave us advice to help calm our nerves. She was always quick in answering any of our frequent questions and had a calm confidence that put us both at ease. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Perfect scores for Renee. During our Disney wedding planning she was always willing to work with us and clarify if we had any questions. Her professionalism and quality are second to none as she made sure that both myself and my wife were comfortable and prepared for our big day.
Beth Sent on 08/03/2018
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GRATEFUL is the first word which comes to mind when thinking of what to write about our experience with Renee. I am so grateful for EVERYTHING Renee contributed to our wedding. From the very first phone call I truly felt as though it was destiny I was put in contact with her. The time and effort Renee gives to making sure the ceremony is exactly what you envision is unprecedented. Whatever anxiety we may have had at rehearsal about the wedding was put to rest that evening in large part because of Renee; her directions and tips for the ceremony made all the difference in the world. The actual ceremony was perfect- it felt as though a family friend who has known my husband and I our entire lives was marrying us. Everyone who attended the wedding was wildly impressed with how personal and natural feeling the ceremony was. I just cannot imagine the day and Renee not being a part of it -- my husband and I feel so thankful our memories of that day include her! We WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend Renee --- you will not be disappointed.
Daniella Sent on 04/12/2018
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Choosing Renee as our officiant was the best decision we made. As soon as we Facetimed Renee we had an instant connection with her and knew she was the one for us, so warm, kind, happy (we came off the call saying she reminded us of the fairy godmother) and knew exactly what we wanted. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Renee and we cannot recommend her highly enough. We felt so lucky to have found someone like Renee.
The ceremony was so important to us, that it was unique to us as a couple and Renee understood this straight away. She was so helpful sending us ideas and reviewing our ceremony draft regularly until we were completely happy with the finished ceremony. All of our wedding guests commented on how lovely the ceremony and Renee were. She made our very special day all the more magical and her 1, 2, 3 wise words of advice is the best advice we have ever been given and it made the ceremony all the more special for us as we really stayed in the moment, a moment we will remember forever.
Thank you Renee, for everything, no words can really express how blessed we feel to have met you.
Lots of love, hugs and pixie dust
Dani and Ben xxx
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We contacted Renee because of all of these 5-star reviews and now she gets another – she is terrific! She is very prompt in responding to emails and we had fun drafting our personalized ceremony with her. I felt confident she would be great, but on the day of the wedding she exceeded expectations. We got many compliments on our ceremony and my mom said Renee was among the best officiants she’s seen. It was a pleasure to work with her and I would recommend her to anyone looking to have a unique ceremony with personal touches. She clearly loves what she does. Our ceremony felt so special to me and I was SO happy with how everything went.
Andrew Sent on 02/19/2018
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The ceremony that Renee helped us to write was absolutely perfect, even with us being so heavily involved, which was an incredible experience, it far exceeded our expectations. The fact that there was not a single dry eye “in the house” is truly testament to Renee and how she brought our words to life.
Renee, you are incredibly good at what you do and we are both so delighted that we found you and that you agreed to be our officiant. Every single one of our guests commented on the ceremony and how much they had enjoyed it… one even said that it was the best wedding they’d ever been to (my Mum.. so possibly a little bit of bias) however we are both inclined to agree!
The three tips that you gave to both Mike and I on the day really did help to settle the nerves and as you know the “dabbers” that you brought along were put to good use, even in spite of me being adamant that I wouldn’t cry!
The past couple of months have absolutely flown by and its hard to believe that it has been almost six months already, married life has been a great experience so far and we will never forget you and the ceremony that you helped us to create.
You said to us a few times that you "love what you do"... without a doubt this is very obvious and we'd both just like to say, "you're incredible at what you do!"
Brian Sent on 01/19/2018
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We were referred to Renee and A Lovely Ceremony from friends of ours who had their wedding performed by her. After contacting Renee by email, she immediately scheduled a video call so we could get to know each other. A few moments into the video call my now wife and I had an instant rapport with her and immediately made the decision to have Renee to perform the ceremony.
Not only did she work with us to provide us with a ceremony that would be both elegant as well as comedic, but she was able to assist in a number of facets that we, as Non-Florida residents, were uncertain about. For instance, Renee was knowledgeable about the marriage license application process and timeline which allowed us to easily complete it from hundreds of miles away.
Due to circumstance, our rehearsal was held in a ballroom but our wedding was slated for a different venue. Renee was knowledgeable of the details of our Disney venue and was able to inform us on where certain markers would be. As a result we were able to visualize where we would stand, where to walk, and how to face. This made the actual ceremony comfortable and minimized the amount of faux pas on our part. Because of this, the ceremony went exceedingly well.
Renee has a wonderful sense of humor that complemented our somewhat goofy personalities but is very professional to ensure the integrity of the ceremony. She is extremely personable and she was invested in our ceremony to ensure that it was as magical as we could have imagined.
Caroine Sent on 10/22/2017
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Renee was always our top choice! On the very first phone call she truly wanted to get to know us as a couple, what brought us together, our common interests and why were deciding to take the next big step. She told us how no to ceremonies are alike and she truly enjoys creating personal and memorable experiences. Along the way she kept us organized by giving us deadlines for the ceremony drafts and was clear about when payment was due. Renee was also a huge help when it came to the logistics of obtaining our marriage license. And of course, she brings her magic wand that added a very special touch to an already magical day.
Laura Sent on 10/17/2017
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Renee is such an amazing human. If the world was full of Renee what a truly loving place it would be. She left me feeling I’d know her for a life time. A life time full of love. Thank you for touching my life even for this short moment. You helped make our day truly special. I cannot thank you enough. May you receive as much love as you give. You deserve all the warmth of the sun. Much love xXx - Laura & Gareth
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I discovered Renee Silverman through a Facebook group of Disney Brides. Many brides had recommended her, and when my photographer told me to work with her for my Walt Disney World Vow Renewal, I knew I had to!
My husband and I chose to utilize the benefits of a custom ceremony. Renee was flexible and worked around our schedules to accommodate our phone interviews. She put together the most beautiful, personalized ceremony (incorporating Disney elements, which we loved!) for our Disney Vow Renewal at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa on Thursday, July 27th, 2017.
We were so happy with Renee's work. She even gave us a copy of the customized ceremony as a wedding gift!
She is such a thoughtful person. We loved having her as our Disney Vow Renewal officiant!
Thank you, Renee!!
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Marissa Sent on 07/10/2017
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My husband and I chose to have a Disney World wedding mainly because we were looking to have a magical day at our favorite place. I can honestly say Renee, and our ceremony, was the BEST, most magical part of our day. Renee was incredibly helpful with assisting us in preparing our vows and really took the time to get to know us as a couple. She was so, so creative in adding fun aspects to our ceremony, while perfectly capturing my husband and I's love story. She treated me as if we were lifelong friends on my wedding day, and the lovely chat she had with me before walking down the aisle really helped to calm any nerves. Renee goes above and beyond to help make it a perfect day. Not only was she amazing with vow writing, but her timeliness in responding to emails and her helpfulness with information on name changes and obtaining the marriage certificate was outstanding. My husband and I will most definitely book Renee for vow renewals in the future!!
Stephanie Sent on 03/31/2017
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Thanks Thanks Thanks!!!! =) Super happy with everything you did for us!!
Claire Sent on 11/28/2016
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Renee gave us an absolutely magical ceremony! I wish I could give more than 5 stars! We started with a skype chat to get to know each other, and her warm personality and love of geekiness hooked us right away. She even has a magic wand to wish us a Happily Ever After! Over several months and many emails, Renee helped us write a ceremony that had so much personal meaning for both of us. She started by sending us a lot of ideas and sample ceremonies, and we told her which ideas we liked. Then a rough draft, and more edits as time went on. It honestly felt like collaborating on a masterpiece. If you want a special and unique ceremony, Renee will work with you to give you that. By the time our wedding day arrived and we finally met in person, Renee felt like an old friend. On the big day, she gave us some good tips about how to keep our minds focused on the moment and keep it that much more meaningful. She helped us feel relaxed and calm and grounded to what really mattered. Our ceremony was full of pure joy. We want to get married again because it was so much fun the first time! Renee Silverman was absolutely the right choice for our wedding ceremony, we are so lucky to have worked with her.
Jennifer Sent on 11/21/2016
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My new husband, Todd, and I worked with Renee on our ceremony for our wedding in Walt Disney World earlier this month, and we can't say enough about how special she made our wedding day for us. From the intial point of contact to the wedding day, she worked with us on creating a truly unique, memorable ceremony that was EXACTLY what we wanted. We had a very small wedding with immediate family only, and we didn't get any sort of rehearsal included in our wedding package with Disney...but our ceremony was extremely important to us. We knew we needed a non-demoninational ceremony, and we wanted the ceremony to be all about us -- how we met, our shared passion for running, and, of course, incorporate a few touches of Disney magic. Renee not only helped us write a ceremony that captures so much of what makes us unique as a couple, but she took the time to schedule extra calls with us to ensure that we always felt comfortable and knew exactly what to do on the big day. She was always quick to answer e-mails and offer support and guidance on everything from the process of filing for a marriage license to offering feedback when we were writing our personal vows. On top of all of that, she is super sweet, personable, and an absolute pleasure to work with -- I was actually a little disappointed that we didn't get to spend more time together on the wedding day! If you are looking to create a wedding ceremony that's personal and unique, we can't recommend Renee enough -- hiring her was, by far, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
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Jeremy and I wish we could give Renee a 1,000 star review. She deserves every single one! Having Renee be apart of our day was magical. Not only is she an amazing officiant but a truly wonderful person. She helped us to create such a great ceremony our guests are still coming up to us and complimenting her. I don't want to get married again but I'll certainly be giving her a call for a vow renewal!
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It was such an honor having Renee as our wedding officiant. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and perfect. Throughout the entire process Renee sent us many great suggestions, one of our favorites being the wine ceremony (which our guests could not stop raving about!). Renee made the entire process so warm and personable that we even had guests asking if she was a family friend. Thank you once again Renee for making our wedding ceremony an unforgettable part of our lives!
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Renee was absolutely amazing! From the beginning she approached our ceremony as very personal and as a friend. She took good care to get to know us as a couple before composing a ceremony. She has tons of great ideas but is completely flexible adding things you want included. Her responsiveness is extremely quick and professionalism is top notch. She is a true pro and I would recommend her to anyone.
Jillian Sent on 03/08/2016
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If you are looking for a truly special ceremony that you will never forget - look no further! Renee is amazing! My (now) husband and I were really unsure what to do for a ceremony - we didn't want something traditional and we are not really religious. Then we discovered Renee through Disney Weddings and she helped us build the perfect custom ceremony. The best part is, it was an easy, fun and totally fulfilling process. Everything went perfectly and we were totally happy! Thank you so much Renee!!
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Renee is simply the best. She replied promptly to all of my emails no matter when I sent them and was a valuable source of information for a couple who were super nervous about their big day and the events leading up to it. Renee helped us piece together a memorable ceremony that our guests were talking about well into the reception. She made the ceremony go so smoothly and even made some improvised remarks about our rings that still make me laugh when I think back on that day. Thank you, Renee - it was such a joy working with you!
Christine Sent on 02/14/2016
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Renee helped my husband and me create a beautiful and personal ceremony. Writing your own vows can be overwhelming, but Renee met with us and heard our story, then helped us write exactly what we felt. She worked with us to make the ceremony exactly what we wanted and to have it reflect exactly who we are. We heard so many times during the reception, that our vows were beautiful and they made the wedding so special! Thank you, Renee!
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We wish we could give you more than 5 stars!! Renee, what an incredible person you are. We got married on the 5th of January 2016 at Disney's Wedding Pavilion. Our Wedding was just perfect. We didn't want an overly religious wedding so we weren't sure at all where to start. Renee sent us some ideas over to start with which then meant we could add some little personal touches in here and there which worked really well. She is SUPER professional. Communication was fabulous. Renee decided to skype with us to get to know us as a couple (and our cat Boo! haha) which was just so lovely. From there on, any email sent was literally replied to in an instant, which just shows how dedicated she is to the couples she works with. This was excellent when planning a wedding in Disney Florida when we are from the UK. Knowing that someone is that easy to speak with really put your mind at ease. Our ceremony was just magical. I have been a massive Disney fan since I was young and had been dreaming of the perfect Disney Wedding. Renee really managed to capture the magic of Disney. All of our guests commented on the little Disney touches that we decided on, including the 'magic wand' which was a last minute addition. My father was quite emotional in walking down the isle and when we reached the bottom he had to sit down and missed his cue to say who was giving me to marriage. We hadn't noticed this until we watched back a video that was taken. Renee, I'm guessing you noticed this but dealt with it brilliantly so that none of our guests noticed. I would like to thank you for that. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for helping us to create such a truly memorable ceremony. You are such a genuine, kind, funny and overall amazing person. We were so lucky to have met you. If you haven't gathered already we would HIGHLY recommend Renee to anyone looking to get married. She is FABULOUS!! Hannah and Martin x
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Renee is a fantastic officiant. Disney gave us a list of people that they have worked with for ceremonies. I wanted something religiously neutral as both my family and my now husband's family are of different religious backgrounds. Renee gave us a starting point, I had no idea where to begin when I was thinking about our ceremony, she gave us a few general templates to choose from based on what we had discussed with her and made the ceremony our own and special. I liked that she wanted to get to know us beforehand, over the phone to get a better feel for how we wanted our things to go. To us the ceremony still felt spiritual and all around it was lovely (hence "A Lovely Ceremony") and lighthearted. I went in thinking initially a little nervous and that it was going to be strange trying to figure out balancing the whole religious aspect and still make the ceremony meaningful for not just us but all of our guests. She really lets you put your own personal touches onto your ceremony so that it is not a "cookie cutter" event like you would so often see on television. I felt at ease about the whole process and she lessened the feeling of "cold feet" for me. If I had to do it over, I would not change a thing.
For those that did not live locally, it was easy to email her with any changes. As days drew nearer it was nice to get in touch via text just to tie up a few loose ends. Her being tech savvy made communication and payment streamlined. Anytime we made changes she would update our ceremony and note the changes so we could see where it was made and easy to find.
She is very professional as well as personable. She really loves what she does, I know she has married many couples over the years but no two ceremonies are alike. We still keep in touch on social media. My husband and I were married at Disney World, so she really felt like a fairy godmother to me, especially when she used her magic wand prop to wish us happily ever after! I highly recommend her services.
Theo Sent on 12/31/2015
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Renee is the bow that really tied our wedding day together. It’s hard to say things like ‘hired’ or ‘worked with’ when it comes to Renee because it felt like it was made to be. So glad she was the officiant of our special day. We were unfocused and really just checking items off our wedding planning list, but when Renee came into the picture that all changed. We are placed in different states so our first meeting (plus the ones following up to the big day) were on FaceTime and we quickly knew she was amazing. We clicked right away. She knew the questions to ask to learn more about us and made us feel at ease and comfortable. We were sent plenty of materials to review for our vows and given guidance on what to expect from our venue (Disney). She is a genuine deal when it comes to creating a personalized and custom wedding. We wanted a phrase in our wedding about an Irish custom surrounding “the claddagh” and Renee even knew there are different ways to say the word and concentrated on pronouncing it just right. All of our Family and Friends were impressed by her and felt she had a warmth about her that was ideal for the day. It’s apparent she loves what she does and is incredible at it. Also, I have never worked with anyone in my professional or personal life who responds so quickly to e-mail. She is a Jedi Master of electronic correspondence. Stop reading now and choose Renee and \"A Lovely Ceremony\" - she\'s the best!
Carrie Sent on 12/07/2015
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I can’t say enough wonderful things about Renee!! We just got married November 2015 at Disney’s Boardwalk. Renee created THE most beautiful PERSONALIZED fairytale wedding for us! We are a unique couple, non traditional in the sense we have been together 13 years before we tied the knot! We had a small wedding with family only. Renee tied in all the important things into our wedding, hitting every emotion (mostly JOYOUS!) & making it feel like a grand event!! The ceremony was magical & filled with touches exclusively for us. She is super kind person & really took the time to get to know us, we felt like old friends when we met for the very first time, taking away all anxiety! She is very easy to get ahold of & responds quickly to messages. Our ceremony was extraordinary, time stood still as we professed our love for each other. Our whole family raved about how our ceremony was the most unique & touching they’d seen! No detail was overlooked! We could not have been more pleased with Renee & A Lovely Ceremony! Thank you for making our ‘Once Upon A Time’ absolutely perfect!
Tami Sent on 10/28/2015
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Renee was amazing. From the first time we spoke to her, we knew she just got it. We wanted a truly meaningful ceremony. One that spoke to who we are as a couple and that included our family and friends. She made the process simple and yet so elegant. It was better than we could have ever imagined. Thank you so much, Renee! She is definitely the best at what she does.
Sarah Sent on 10/27/2015
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Renee was the perfect fit for our wedding. She is incredibly helpful and kind and willing to customise the ceremony for your every need. My husband and I are quite shy and reserved and Renee respected this and ensured we were comfortable up on the altar. She also included fun references for our nautical theme.
I would definitely recommend Renee to any bride (especially a Disney bride) because she will give you the utmost attention and you will feel incredibly special. She also met with us at our rehearsal and introduced herself to our family and bridal party. She was just divine!
Renee will always be a special part of our memories and those of our friends and family.
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I came over from Scotland to Florida to get married. I was very nervous at first planning a wedding abroad but as soon as I e-mailed Renee all my question where answered and i knew i had made the correct choice. Renee was always so helpful. Myself and my husband felt the ceremony was so personalised and Renee knew exactly what we wanted, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony. I'm so glad we picked Renee I don't think anyone else could have made the day feel as perfect as Renee did. Thank you again Renee
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My now husband and I were married a couple of weeks ago by Renee at The Westin Orlando. It was a pleasure working with Renee, she is very professional easy to communicate with. She was able to guide us to set up a personal ceremony that was not cookie cutter. Our friends and family had a feeling like we had known Renee for years with all the time and personal attention that she put into helping us plan our special day. We highly recommend her services. Thanks so much!
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For a couple who wants to create a unique or personal ceremony, Renee is so pleasant to work with. She will give you freedom in customizing the perfect wording, while using her wisdom and years of experience as a guide. Her tone is always friendly, supportive, and positive. For a destination bride, she knows her venues & other vendors and is a great captain of sorts- allowing anxious couples to relax before saying their "I dos".
John Sent on 08/25/2015
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Went with a Lovely Ceremony based on a list of officiants given to us by Disney. We wanted a gay friendly Officiant and she really delivered. I knew right away after the initial call that she was professional and had a passion for what she does. Renee spent so much time with us making our ceremony unique and special.She took the time to find out what was important to us and got to know us. Renee helped us with other aspects of our wedding also such as getting our marriage license through the mail. After the wedding was over she\'s even stayed in touch with us and we continue to be friends to this day. It was nice to get such good service from a genuine person. Highly recommend.
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Renee was wonderful! She made me feel comfortable through the whole process. She has her way of speaking that makes everyone feel awesome. I recommend her all the time :)
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Renee is such an amazing person, the quickness in which she responded to emails amazed me, especially since she would be working on other ceremonies besides my own. Always so pleasant to talk to, she never kept us in the dark about what was going on with planning. Renee provides ample examples to choose from with how you would like your ceremony to look like, she keeps an open mind and never falters to make the ceremony unique to the couple being married.
Lindsay Sent on 03/21/2015
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Renee was such a pleasure to work with from the beginning. She is so kind, funny, and will make your ceremony unique and interesting. Most ceremonies are usually boring, but Renee keeps your attention. She is really interested in getting to know you as a couple so that she can make your ceremony about you guys and not just generic. She was so helpful and willing to make any changes. We are so happy we chose Renee to officiate our wedding at Bella Collina!
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My husband and I hired Renee for our February 2015 wedding. We instantly loved her as soon as we met her and knew that she was the perfect person to marry us. Renee spent so much time customizing our ceremony and tailoring it to our personalities. She gave us wonderful suggestions for readings and vows, all of which fit exactly what we said we were looking for.
After the ceremony many of our guests came up to us saying it was the best ceremony they have been to and asked who she was- they all thought she must have known us for years because the words in the ceremony were so personal. We were thrilled to hear that Renee left such a great impression on our guests.
Renee really cares about all of her clients and takes the time to get to know them personally. She is incredibly kind, genuine, and all around GREAT at what she does. You will be so happy you chose her to marry you!!
Amanda Sent on 02/08/2015
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Renee truly is so wonderful to work with, she always makes sure everything is perfect for your ceremony. She responds to emails so quickly it really makes the bride and groom not have to worry about anything and she truly puts your mind at ease, and if you are planning a wedding that is really important! I couldn't have asked for a better officiant, from her positive attitude and willingness to help with anything as well as contacting the other vendors in your wedding to make sure your ceremony is so perfect. I recommend Renee 100%!
Francesca Sent on 12/20/2014
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I had experiences while talking to other officiants that made me feel uncomfortable, awkward and even those that mispronounced my name. From the moment that I talked with Renee on the phone...I knew she wasn't like those others. We connected right off the bat! It was like she knew us for years, like we were family friends! We worked on a ceremony that was personal, warm, and uniquely us! Renee was a dream to work with, she made it so incredibly easy- which is how it should be. Our guests told us that it was the most romantic ceremony that they had ever witnessed, which means that Renee got it right. We wanted our guests to feel like the were part of the ceremony, and that is exactly what happened! We recommend Renee to anyone getting married that wants a ceremony that is tailored to their love! Seriously Renee is the best, EVER.
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When looking for an officiant for our wedding we knew we wanted someone who would allow us to personalize our wedding ceremony and guide us through the process. We didn't want to choose from pre-set ceremonies that have been over-done. We wanted something that represented who we are and not pretending to be anyone else. Most of all we wanted our guests to laugh and say "that is so like Jason and Brittaney". I found Renee on Offbeat Bride and after reading raving reviews of her services she was the only one we considered for the job of marrying us. After meeting with her we knew that she was the one, she is funny, outgoing, listens actively and truly wanted to get to know us as a couple and not fit us in a box. Once we gave her our preliminary ideas for our ceremony she took it and ran with it! she offered amazing suggestions and allowed us to pick and choose what was included and how it was delivered. Not only was she prompt when responding to emails but she called me 2 days before the wedding to not only check-in but to also calm my nerves and answer last minute questions and offer suggestions. The day of our wedding Renee was on time and you could feel how happy she was for us. Nothing about Renee was fake, we felt nothing but love from her. You can tell she loves what she does and cares about the couples she works with. My guests absolutely loved her! They all commented on how wonderful the ceremony was and how much they enjoyed it. I can not say enough good things about Renee but I will leave it at that. My husband and I had the most amazing wedding and Renee plays a huge part in that. Thank you Renee!
Brooke Sent on 12/10/2014
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We chose Renee Silverman to officiate our wedding, and it was one of the most important and BEST decisions we made during the planning process. Renee is quite simply a lovely person and a joy to work with. From the very beginning, we knew that the ceremony was the most important element of the wedding day for us. We wanted it to be special and to be intimate and to feel personal. We were concerned about making that happen, working with someone we didn't know and who was so far away. But really, I shouldn't have worried. Renee made sure that she talked to both of via Skype, and she initiated and maintained regular email contact with us as well. As the ceremony approached, she also made sure she talked to us via phone. She really made sure that she got to know us as people, and to help us craft a ceremony that was special and really embraced who we are and what we wanted to say to each other. She was incredibly patient with us and she was really helpful in keeping me calm. She sent us lots of ceremony ideas and took everything we sent her that we loved and incorporated into our ceremony. When our ceremony was too long, she very gently identified the best parts to trim and made sure that we got what we needed and wanted from the ceremony while not boring our guests with a ceremony that dragged on too long. She even managed to work with my fiance and our wedding coordinator to to include a couple of very special surprises that this detail oriented, planned every minute bride had NO INKLING about and played those moments during the ceremony beautifully. She has a great speaking voice, and a charismatic presence that really adds to the quality of the words. She cares so much about each couple and making their ceremony perfect for them…we felt very special but we could tell that she makes that effort for everyone, it’s just the way she’s wired. She went above and beyond to create something that was so magical and so perfectly us, she was WONDERFUL.
Hope Sent on 11/24/2014
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Renee from A Lovely Ceremony performed the wedding ceremony that my husband and I both dreamed of. She spent the time to get to know us and we all discussed what we wanted our ceremony to feel like. She totally personalized it to our needs. We did not want the typical cookie cutter ceremony. We have 4 children between us and we wanted them to be included in the ceremony which turned out awesome!!
Erin Sent on 11/22/2014
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I contacted Renee at a lovely ceremony on a whim. My fiance and I were going to do a quick courthouse wedding due to being on a time and money crunch. The closer it got though to the wedding date I had chosen, I was starting to second guess my choice, after all this would be the only wedding I would have. I simply googled officiants in my area and A Lovely Ceremony web page was the first to pop up. Her website caught my attention right away with her picture. I reached out by email and her reply was quick and she responded to all my questions, which I really appreciated because being a mom of two and short on time I don't have time to go back and forth without getting important questions answered. My husband was excited that I had changed my mind about a court house wedding and was happy I had found someone to marry us. Renee was so great answering all my questions and the fact that we were able to customize our wedding was so great. We both were able to do it together and choose things we would not have had at a court house or church wedding. Renee's examples and suggestions were beyond helpful and amazing. She truly made our wedding so much more special. The day of the wedding I did a lot of the setting up myself while everyone else was getting ready and watching my babies. I was running so late and thought everyone would be prettier than me, the bride, because I had no time to get ready. I'd already given up on the hair style I had decided on weeks ago and knew I would be scrambling to get my own makeup done, dressed, and getting the kids ready and in the car. I called Renee about an hour before the wedding to see if we could push it back a half hour and she was more than accommodating for me. She told me to take a deep breathe and all would be okay. Well it was more than okay, I could not have asked for a better wedding day, it was truly something to remember and she was an integral part in that.
Leslie Sent on 11/12/2014
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Look no further for your officiant! Renee is amazing! She helped us create a unique and very personal ceremony. We had so many guests gushing over the ceremony, saying it was beautiful, touching and so unique. Renee has many ideas and guides you through the entire creative process of crafting the ceremony. We had NO idea that a ceremony could be like this! Do not hesitate - A Lovely Ceremony will not disappoint!
Lauren Sent on 11/05/2014
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Renee was amazing! She made our ceremony so special and incredibly unique to us! She was so quick to respond and help whe never we needed her! So kind, and her professionalism and love of what she does is beyond clear to see. I would recommend her a million times over!!!
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Finding Renee was a godsend. My husband and I (married last week) are secular and everyone we found had a religious base. I loved that she did a personalized ceremony and being able to write our own vows was a wonderful addition to the ceremony. Renee was very flexible - my vows had been changed last minute and she didn't worry about it. Luckily, my cousin had made another notecard and Renee had no problem switching the notecards. She took off the stress of ceremony planning and even had tissues when I started to cry when I was listening to my future husband's vows. We planned our wedding long distance and she was always available when I called her. We didn't meet her till the day of our wedding but even from talking with her on the phone, I got a warm, fuzzy vibe. If you are deciding on who you need to officiate your ceremony, don't hesitate to pick Renee. I know I would again :)
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Nothing can prepare you for the day you marry the person you love. Even knowing every word of ceremony, the sequence of events, and each other’s vows was not enough to prepare us for the moment when we stood face to face in front of our families and friends and pledged our lives to each other. What helped us through the nervousness was the comforting advice from Renee about focusing only on each other and breathing. We didn’t think we would cry but Renee was prepared, handing us Kleenex as we read our vows. After 6 months of working with Renee, down to selecting the elements we wanted, editing in our own favorite quotes to fit our relationship, Renee performed a one of a kind, perfectly unique ceremony that not only fit our relationship and personalities’ to a tee but also left not a dry eye in the house. Standing there, holding hands, looking in each others eyes while recognizing the special elements that reminded us of the years we’ve been through and our hopes for the future is something that is indescribable. It is a feeling that only Renee’s approach to ceremonies could have provided. She works hard to make sure your ceremony is YOUR ceremony and no one else’s. She’s gives honest criticism and is receptive to all ideas. She communicates with your planner/coordinator to ensure that everything you need for your perfect ceremony is provided. She even went as afar as getting us a pair of fake rings for our ring bearer to have on his pillows as he walked down the isle the day before the wedding. Our wedding ceremony is something we will never forget and we owe that to Renee. If you are interested in sharing an ever-lasting moment with the person you love then Renee is the officiant for you.
Katelyn Sent on 09/15/2014
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Renee was a pleasure to work with, and a very "down to earth" person. She had wonderful ideas with the ceremony which made our wedding PERFECT! Renee was very good keeping in contact with you and making sure things were in order. She even helped out with our marriage license, and making it so easy and convenient for us. During the ceremony, Renee was soft-spoken and really made Mike and I comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire time. I would honestely recommend Renee to ANY couple! =)
Danielle Sent on 07/18/2014
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What can we say that hasn't already been said?! We absolutely LOVED working with Renee and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant that will make their ceremony memorable and unique. Renee was genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple and we instantly felt comfortable with her. Every aspect of the ceremony was tailored to reflect who we are and what is important to us. We still receive compliments from our guests about how personalized (and emotional!) the ceremony was. We are so happy we chose Renee to marry us and we couldn't imagine it any other way!
Allison Sent on 07/14/2014
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My husband and I had originally planned on having a family friend officate for us because we wanted our wedding to be as personal as possible. When that fell through, I was heartbroken...until I found Renee.
From the moment we met her, my husband and I knew she was the right person for us. Renee helped us personalize every part of our ceremony. Most of our work was done via email because we were so busy with moving during the planning process, which helped us immensely. She was always available whenever we had questions. Her fee is absolutely reasonable and she is worth every single penny we paid her.
My husband and I knew we wanted some non-traditional parts to the ceremony, and Renee was more than happy to help us with that. We threw flowers to pick the official witnesses, had a ring warming ceremony, an unplugged wedding, and had many references to The Hobbit. Renee was instrumental in making sure that our guests understood exactly why we did all of the non-traditional things that we did. If I had a nickel for every time during the reception how much a guest loved the ceremony, I could have paid for the whole wedding!
I loved every part of my time working with Renee, and so did my husband. I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you can book her for your wedding, you absolutely should. You will not be disappointed with anything she does!
Catherine Sent on 07/01/2014
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Renee was so wonderful from beginning to end. She takes great pride in what she does. To this day we get compliments of our wedding ceremony. During the planning of our wedding my husband and I went back and forth about a traditional or custom wedding, well choosing a custom wedding is something we will forever be greatful of. Renee helped us all the way through it. I cant thank her enough for making our ceremony perfect. Although it rained on our wedding day and being soaked in the end it was still perfect. I will most certainly recommend her to anyone looking for a memorable ceremony. :)
Marie Sent on 06/19/2014
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Marriage is very personal and often the individual who officiates is not acquainted personally with the couple to be married. What we found exceptional was that she spent time with us to ensure our day was "ours" and not some preconceived idea. Renee is caring and finds joy in her role of sharing the special occasion of marriage. You will find that Renee will ensure the ceremony is as memorable as the rest of your wedding day.
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Our daughter's wedding day could not have been more perfect. Renee was incredible! We laughed, we cried and we were filled with such an overwhelming sense of love. Renee's sincerity and passion for what she does was truly evident for all. Our friends and family couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Thank you Renee!
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Renee is absolutely wonderful!! Right from the first phone call, I knew that the ceremony would end up being exactly how we imagined. Renee worked diligently with my husband and I to create the perfect ceremony and vows. She got to know us over phone calls and E-mails beforehand, and was always immediately available and replied to E-mails instantly. The ceremony and vows perfectly reflected our feelings for each other and matched our personalities, and our wedding was so memorable and tailored to us thanks to her. From the first consultation through the now, Renee has been professional, prompt, calming, and fun. We are so grateful that we found her and cannot imagine our big day without her! If we ever renew our vows, we will definitely seek Renee's services again!
Nicole Sent on 02/12/2014
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I'll be honest-I first found Renee online and was drawn to her picture. In just one tiny photo, I swore I saw the kindness and compassion that I was looking for in a wedding officiant. It could have been the wedding planning excitement talking, but either way I found myself on her blog, growing even more sure about my first impression. From the very first email I sent Renee, she was incredible to work with. Patient, knowledgeable, and always flexible. She was even willing to drive nearly two hours from her home on the day of our wedding to be our officiant, which I know was an extra special exception. Renee made the ceremony planning the least of our worries, and allowed us to worry more about the things that don't end up mattering anyway. Things like checking the weather report 4 weeks before the wedding and deciding how many types of wine to buy from Costco.
The day of, Renee was right where she was needed the most, exactly when she said she would be. On the porch of the bride's cabin, glowing with maternal pride and complimenting the bride's hair, dress, and the sunflowers she was holding.
Even though we had only met Renee once in person before the wedding, it truly felt like we had known her for years as she confidently guided us through the perfect ceremony. She even had tissues ready when the groom blew snot nearly 10 feet after hearing the bride's vows to him.
We're nearly two months out from the wedding, but I am still hearing from friends and family how beautiful and creative our ceremony was. My uncle who has probably been to a wedding every year for close to 40 years now, told me it was the most genuine, thoughtful ceremony he had ever attended and that he was grateful to have been a part of it.
If you are looking for someone to create something custom and creative and guide you the whole way while still giving you the reins to put your own personal touches in, stop looking here because Renee is your woman. :-)
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Nicole Hoag
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Mrs. Silverman was so sweet, kind and helpful she was so wonderful to work with. She really walked us through creating a perfect ceremony for us and really let us personalize it. We even provided some of our own wording. We really enjoyed the planning process and of course the actual ceremony. So people complimented us on it afterwards.
Chelsey Sent on 12/26/2013
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Renee was so wonderful to work with. She took everything we said into consideration and helped us mold the perfect ceremony for our personalities and wedding type. She really listened and got to know us before creating a generic wedding ceremony. Renee was also easy to communicate with and got back to emails quickly. Years from now, if we choose to renew our vows, we will definitely ask Renee to do us the honor of remarrying us. We look forward to keeping in touch with Renee through the years! Thank you, Renee!
Colleen Sent on 12/19/2013
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Renee was professional, avaialbe for fast responses, reasonably priced and genuine. She guided my husband and I through creating a ceremony that was specific to us and our humor. She made a scary, stressful task fun and I recommend her for any wedding!!
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Renee is amazing!! She was an absolute dream during the entire process! She was so extremely helpful every step of the way and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant! She made us feel so comfortable and aware of our ceremony and proceedings throughout! We know that Renee will be a lifelong friend, she truly cares about her couples and you can feel her genuine excitement! ^.^
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Renee was great and so friendly from the start! She specializes in customizing your ceremony as much or as little as you would like and has plenty of creative ideas if you need help! We met with her a couple of times before the wedding and went back and forth through emails/calls many times before we got our ceremony just right so she is not afraid to put in the work and is also easy to contact! I would definitely recommend Renee Silverman for your upcoming wedding if you are looking for someone fun to work with and passionate about what they do! Thanks again Renee!
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As Renee told my uncle, who had never been to an "offbeat" ceremony before, she may look straight laced but appearances can be deceiving! Renee went above and beyond our expectations for a ceremony and helped us truly turn what is usually, in my opinion, a boring wedding ceremony into one that was truly our own.
Carla Sent on 10/24/2013
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Renee. thank you so much for being the person to marry us! Not only did we get compliments from everyone on the ceremony, but for Matt and I it was perfect and exactly what we had envisioned.
We wanted the ceremony to be the true heart of our wedding day, and it really was. We are so happy to have gotten to work with you!
We can't recommend Renee highly enough! :)
Laura Sent on 09/03/2013
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When my husband and I started looking for an officiant, we had trouble finding someone who was not religious. Then, one day, while perusing through offbeatbride.com, I found Renee from A Lovely Ceremony. I decided to send her an email.
Renee responded within hours of my first email (I later realized that she almost ALWAYS responds within hours), she was free for our wedding day and we decided to meet a few weeks later.
When we met, I immediately realized that I wanted Renee from A Lovely Ceremony to officiate our wedding ceremony. She was so sweet, so upbeat, so enthusiastic about every ideas that we had. And, above all, she is a wonderful listener. We talked about us as individuals and as a couple, what we liked to do, together or separately. It was obvious that Renee was trying to really get to know us. She also made great suggestions like reading a extract from Dr. Seuss.
The day of wedding, she was so sweet and did a wonderful job, even going above and beyond by providing us with a prop that we had forgotten. Throughout the ceremony, Renee looked so genuinely happy and benevolent, I am so glad we chose her.
If we ever decide to renew our vows, I know that we will ask Renee from A Lovely Ceremony to officiate our ceremony.
Renee, if you are reading this, thank you so much, for making our day so special and for being part of the first page of the next chapter of our life.
Gina Sent on 08/29/2013
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My husband and I have both been married before and when we decided to get married, our thought was to elope, to make it simple and romantic without all the hustle and bustle like our previous weddings. I had called many places and searched for ideas and none of them seemed right for us. Then one night I ran across Renee's website and called her number right away, she answered, and that started our journey to our August 23, 2013 wedding date in Orlando, Florida. Renee is amazing. I would text her with a question and she always texted back. I would call, she answered. Miles away from each other yet we had constant communication. I told her our story, that this was our 2nd time around and that we wanted something intimate and meaningful, she understood exactly what we were searching for. We didnt meet Renee until our wedding day but it was as if an old friend attended our wedding. We were so comfortable with her as she made a nervous day a very soothing one. We were so blessed on our wedding day, the weather and setting were stunning but nothing compared to the intimate ceremony she had prepared for us. A day we will cherish forever. Thanks to Renee Silverman for making a 2nd marriage feel like a 1st. We plan to renew our vows again one day and we wouldn't hesitate to ask her to be our officiant. Thank you Renee for giving us our fairytale wedding.
Giselle Sent on 08/28/2013
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As I started planning our wedding, one of the things I knew I wanted for sure was that the person that would marry us was a friend or family that knew us. I didn't want a random officiant that had no clue as to our personalities or what we liked or didn't like. When I asked the friend we had in mind, if he would be able to marry us he had to regretfully decline due a prior commitment. My fiance at the time then thought that the best alternative would be to be married at the courthouse. "Hey if a stranger is going to marry us, might as well make it cheap!"
However, with some persuasion and help from my FIL we decided to look for officiants.
We met with Renee one afternoon and 5 min into our meeting I knew that this was the person I wanted to marry us. It's like she had known us her whole life! She was so wonderful and sweet. We were going to have a unconventional wedding and never did she make us feel like what we were doing was not ok or persuaded us to do things different. After some emails back and forth we put together the ceremony of my dreams. I could not have asked for anything better. It was so us! I am beyond thrilled that we found each other. Our wedding would not have been the same without Renee. She is professional, responds to emails super quick and guides you every step of the way. I don't think of her as just the person that married us but a friend!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Renee!
Genevieve Sent on 07/22/2013
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Renee is absolutely awesome! At our ceremony in July of this year, we were blessed to have Renee as our officiant. She is extremely compassionate, personable, and sincere, and she made the most important part of our special day just perfect. Renee took the time to meet with my then-fiancé and I for over an hour several months before the ceremony. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, and to understand our values, beliefs, and priorities. She incorporated all she learned about us during our meeting with her in an adorably personal ceremony that made us feel unique and valued as a couple. Please know that Renee is completely accepting of everyone; we have a somewhat non-traditional family, and it was important to my husband and I to choose an officiant who respected our family members and made everyone feel comfortable. Renee did exactly that. Some advice if you make the smart choice to let Renee make your special day perfect: Let her put her personal touches in your ceremony rather than try to follow a rigid plan. That was her advice to us and we are oh so grateful that we followed it. Thank you, Renee! We love you! Gen and Jordan, July 6, 2013
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Renee Silverman was by far the best officiant for which we could have ever hoped. She was always available for questions with a pleasantly cheerful disposition and she provided a very personalized service. Thanks to her, we were able to customize so much of our ceremony that we feel we can confidently say no one else has ever been married as we have. Such customization options made this a very fun an engaging experience. The sentiment behind this testimonial extends beyond myself and my bride as every guest we invited could not help but compliment us on our beautiful ceremony with many questions about how it was conceived, to which we always replied, "with a lot of guidance courtesy of Renee Silverman." If marriage customs were any different than what they are and I could marry my wife over and over again, I would ask Renee to officiate every single one of them just to see exactly how flexible and creative we could be with all of the ceremony options she provides.
Shana Sent on 06/01/2013
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Our family found Renee and we were so happy with her- she was refreshing. Renee is very flexible with what you might want to include in the service. She will provide lots of options so you can customize your ceremony to your liking. Renee is also very warm and felt like a member of our family. Her service was loving, light, and perfect.
Megan Sent on 04/29/2013
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Renee was an amazing officiant. She really cares about her couples and making sure their ceremony really fits exactly their wedding and is representative of their relationship. She gives great advice on writing your own vows, and helps create the best ceremony possible. We got countless compliments on how perfect and beautiful our ceremony was. She also brought tissues for my blubbering husband, which was awesome :) We loved her and were so happy to have chosen her as part of our wedding day!
Amy Sent on 04/28/2013
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We organised our wedding from Scotland before travelling to Orlando. On contacting 'A lovely Ceremony' the service and help from start to finish was exceptional. Renee was great and helped us with all the legalities and any time we contacted her we got an immediate response and she was happy to help in any way she could.
The actual process of compiling the service was so simple. Renee had lots of example services that she sent through to us and we were able to pick and choose what suited us best. There was the option for Renee to compile the service as well, nothing was a problem.
After the service Renee took the marriage license and lodged it with the court and then when we returned from our honeymoon our marriage license was waiting for us back in Scotland.
I would recommend Renee to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding.
Heather Sent on 04/10/2013
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Renee's joy and passion for her work is palpable! From our very first emails and telephone conversations, I felt confident that Renee would do everything in her power to ensure my daughter and her fiancée's wedding ceremony "fit" their personality as a couple. Renee asked thoughtful questions, provided examples of possible ceremony options, offered suggestions that only someone with her years of experience could, and actively listened to what it was that my daughter and her fiancée felt important to include (and exclude) in their ceremony.
Ginny Sent on 04/03/2013
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As the mother of the bride, I have nothing but total praise for Renee! She handled a wild group at the rehearsal with grace and control. The wedding went beautifully! The guests commented on the beauty of the deliverance of the wedding vows and Blending of the Families ceremony. Renne made my day! And, she definetly made the perfect day for my daughter and son-in-law!
Caitlin Sent on 03/19/2013
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Renee was the perfect officiant for my husband and I on our wedding day. The ceremony was, in fact, lovely, and I can't picture having gone with anyone else! Definitely a great choice :-)
Colleen Sent on 01/09/2013
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Renee was amazing! We could not have asked for anything better. From our very first phone call, we knew Renee was going to put an extra magical spin on our Disney wedding! Renee truly took her time in making sure our ceremony was customized and fit to exactly what we wanted. We felt like we knew Renee for years! She gave us the perfect ceremony. She left our friends and family leaving with huge smiles after being able to incorporate our favorite character Buzz Lightyear into the ceremony! It was not just another wedding ceremony, it was the perfect combination of everything we asked for: a lot of love mixed with a lot of humor. Renee made our wedding day a day to remember. Thank you, thank you, thank you to infinity and beyond!!!!
Stephanie Sent on 01/04/2013
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My wedding would not have been the same without Renee. My husband and I decided to plan our fairytale wedding at Walt Disney World, Florida. Since we live in the D.C. area, we had to hire all of our vendors 'sight unseen'. I shopped online for months looking for the perfect person to perform our non-traditional wedding ceremony. I wanted someone who would help me design a custom ceremony that really fit us and would be something as special and unique as we are. That someone was Renee. I have no doubt in my mind that she was the perfect person for our wedding. I spoke with her many times over the phone, and she really got to know who we are and what we were looking for. She spent time researching ideas and assisted me greatly in finding the perfect words that my husband and I would be vowing to each other that day. She quickly responded to any and all questions I had, she made suggestions and helped me put together a ceremony that was perfect from start to finish. She was flexible, responsive and professional. She even helped advise me on music and other wedding elements when I was having difficultly putting it all together. During the ceremony, Renee spoke every word with passion and sincerity, but also kept the tone of the wedding upbeat and happy (it was Disney after all!). I loved having her as our officiant, she was perfect. A fairy godmother to start off our happily ever after.
Miranda Sent on 12/06/2012
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We absolutely loved Renee (pronounced Ree knee)! Her service was so beautiful, and exactly what we wanted. She listened to our needs and crafted a ceremony that reflected our spirit and love, and wording that expressed a marriage built upon the foundation of friendship. I especially loved the Dr. Seuss poem "Oh, The Places You'll Go" that she suggested. As we had arrived to our ceremony in a sea plane, the poem perfectly mirrored our entrance with the phrase,
"You'll be on your way up!
You'll be seeing great sights!
You'll join the high fliers
who soar to high heights."
We had a friend do that reading, and everyone loved it. I still have guests talking about our wedding.
In particular, I wanted to share that I had many guests comment on her professionalism, wonderful wording, and overall perfect ceremony. She was a wonderful choice for our wedding, and I couldn't have been happier with my ceremony!
Jackie Sent on 10/30/2012
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My husband and I, avid roller coaster fans and self-professed "theme park nerds", had a "destination elopement" wedding at Disney World. Without a doubt, Renee is the best decision we made about our wedding. We didn't want our ceremony to be the same ceremony that a lot of other people have. We have been to many weddings, and often, the ceremonies all sound the same or very similar. That's just not us! Luckily, that's not Renee, either. From the start, Renee was sweet, kind, understanding, and excited about working with us. She got to know us as a couple and she used that knowledge to craft the perfect ceremony to start our marriage. Planning our ceremony with Renee was fun and easy. Renee worked her magic, weaving it all together, adding personalized touches that included a mention of our engagement at the Haunted Mansion, a reading about roller coasters, and Dr. Seuss. Without a doubt, it was the perfect ceremony for US, about US! Nothing we didn't want, and everything we wanted and more. Hearing Renee perform our ceremony was amazing. She has awesome stage presence and a wonderful speaking voice. Her communication skills are excellent and she was always quick to get back to me on every question I had, and she kept me "in the loop" during the whole process, which really put me at ease. She was very understanding about the 6 month window I had to book our Memories wedding with Disney, and she kept us in mind and even sent me an e-mail wishing me good luck the night before I called Disney's Fairytale Weddings to book our big day. I feel so lucky that we found Renee. Our officiant was very important to us, and as soon as we decided to get married at Disney World, the first thing we did was look for the perfect officiant. We found her!! I never worried for one moment about our ceremony. Working with Renee was the least stressful part about planning our wedding! To sum it up, Renee was perfect, our ceremony was perfect, and we could not be happier!!
Carmen Sent on 10/09/2012
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I had the pleasure of working with Renee in designing a wedding ceremony that reflected my spouse and I. Renee was always quick to respond to emails and met us several times before the wedding day. Renee was thorough and professional. Thank you so much for helping make our wedding so intimate and personal!
Chelsea Sent on 09/12/2012
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Renee Silverman at A Lovely Ceremony was amazing. She took the time (hours and hours and countless emails) to give us a 100% personalized wedding ceremony that reflected exactly who we were as a couple. She completely walked us through the process of developing this one-of-a-kind ceremony that was so perfect for us. She helped to make the entire process as stress free as possible. After our ceremony she provided us with a keepsake copy of our vows and entire ceremony, printed on gorgeous ivory cardstock. She is truly a wonderful person and we loved having her be a part of our special day.
Anita Sent on 08/28/2012
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Thank you Renee for the wonderful ceremony that you conducted for us. The caring voice and warmth came through with every word. Your contact with us leading up to the wedding was fantastic. We never had any worries about our ceremony or your professionalism. Also I want to thank you for the suggested changes to our ceremony it definitely made the ceremony flow nicely. I definitely would recommend your services to any bride. You are calming, caring and very professional. Thank you again for being a part of our wonderful day!
