Rev. Stephen Stahley Reviews
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Lauren M. Sent on 10/23/2023Highly Recommend!
We greatly enjoyed working with Rev. Stephen Stahley to officiate our wedding. He was very personable, easy to work with, and attentive - even emailing us each month to check in. We were provided a helpful guide to assist us in choosing our readings and planning out the ceremony but were assured that we could customize it as we wished. We initially were hesitant to write our own vows, but Stephen encouraged us to consider this, as these statements add a personal touch and are moving to the guests. We were so glad that we heeded his advice, as the vows truly added to our ceremony. We received many compliments on Stephen and the ceremony overall. The day of our wedding, Stephen was so warm and comforting, continually reminding us to relax and take deep breaths. His ceremony and prayers were thoughtful and personal. If you didn't know better, you would have thought we've known Stephen for years! Stephen was such a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend! -
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Jenna S. Sent on 09/24/202310000/10 Recommendation
Stephen did an amazing job as our officiant. We had several meetings and he was very amenable to our wants. We got so many compliments from guests about him. Book him now! -
Adrienne R. Sent on 10/23/2023
Highly Recommend!!
My husband and I got married in August of 2023. We reached out to Stephen and couldn't be happier with our decision! Stephen was kind, understanding, flexible and helped us through every step of our ceremony. He was helpful and answered any questions we had and was really invested in our story and made our ceremony very personal. We could not recommend him more to those searching for an officiant for your big day! -
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Jason D. Sent on 04/13/2023
A professional who cares
Stephen was everything we could have hoped for in an officiant. He was incredibly responsive, understood our needs, and was willing to go the extra mile when it came to being flexible. Most importantly, he clearly understood the importance of the moment and cared about our happiness. He knew our day was about us and he did everything he could to ensure it was executed flawlessly.Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
Thank you for your kind and generous words. Celebrating your wedding amidst the beautiful cherry blossoms in DC was a rare and moving experience. So very happy for you both! -
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Megan Sent on 01/16/2023Amazing All Around!
Rev. Stahley was amazing to work with, from the beginning of the booking process through wedding day. He took the time to meet with us and really get to know us. He helped make our ceremony the perfect mix between traditional and personal, which was exactly what we wanted. We can't recommend him enough!Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
Thanks again for your kind words and thoughtfulness. Having the opportunity to get to know you both and meet your lovely families was a true privilege. The joy of your wedding day has remained with me and I am so grateful for that. -
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Meghan S. Sent on 04/21/2023
Highly Recommend !
Reverend Stahley was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding officiant and more. Both my husband and I have a catholic background and he was able to incorporate some of our traditions in our outdoor ceremony. Rev. Stephen was extremely responsive throughout our wedding planning process and we were able to meet with him over zoom and an in person lunch to be able to plan our wedding day. He attended our rehearsal and was able to ease our nerves and answer our questions. His warming presence, professionalism, and demeanor helped to make our wedding ceremony exactly what we dreamed of. Couldn’t recommend Reverend Stephen enough!Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
My deepest thanks for this lovely review and those beautiful photos you shared. It was such a privilege to serve as your officiant. It was a wonderful day! -
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Adrienne G. Sent on 10/16/2022
Choose Stephen!
We highly recommend Stephen. He met with us prior to the wedding to hear our thoughts, walk us through what a typical ceremony might be and get to know us a bit. Not only did he listen to our ideas but he was happy to accommodate (even when we asked him to help us create a wedding in a different language)!
Stephen also walked us and our parents/bridal party through the ceremony at the rehearsal and answered all questions so that everyone felt comfortable. On the wedding day, his calming presence helped us enjoy the ceremony and we had so many compliments on Stephen’s prayers. We highly recommend!Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
Serving as your officiant was such a joy! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you both over the months leading up to the ceremony and meeting your wonderful families added to the beauty of your wedding day. Thanks again! -
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Melissa R. Sent on 04/24/2023
Highly recommend
We used Stephen as our officiant and I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. He was accommodating, responsive, and flexible. He worked with us to create our desired ceremony tailored to what we wanted. He was a great presence to have on the date of and it was great getting to know him leading up to the ceremony. I highly recommend Stephen as an officiant!Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
Thank you for your kind and generous words. I was so happy to be a part of your special day in that gorgeous venue. The sunlight broke through the clouds at exactly the right moment and it was just perfect! -
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Thomas Sent on 10/02/2022Fr. Steve is warm and kind - and LGBT friendly
Fr. Steve is such a kind and friendly person, and was an integral part in making our wedding day perfect. As an LGBT couple, we were looking for someone that is compassionate, open minded, and also willing to perform the sacrament of matrimony during our wedding, and we found all of that with Fr. Steve. He also made the planning process very easy. We received a large Word file with different options for each part of the ceremony, so that we could easily tailor it to our preferences. Also, I should add that we had to plan this wedding in just 1 month, and Fr. Steve was very accommodating to our quick planning process. After the preplanning, all we had to do was show up on our wedding day and he led us through everything. We were so delighted with his ceremony; it is a special moment that I will never forget. I recommend him very highly!!Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
How honored I was to serve as your officiant and share in the deep joy of your wedding day. The opportunity to share a lovely meal with your families and friends was something I'll always remember. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day. -
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Alexa Sent on 09/18/2022
Stephen was great!
We highly recommend Stephen and so glad we have him as our officiant. He went through questions and met with us before the wedding to make sure we are comfortable with everything. At the wedding day, he helped us rehearse and calmed our mind on the big day and everything went very well. We highly recommend . -
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Shelby M. Sent on 09/17/2022
Truly can not say enough how much he made our wedding, ours
Rev. Stephen Stahley is one of the kindest, most down to earth man who will make your wedding day exactly what it is meant to be. My husband and I were excited and overjoyed to be planning the final parts of our wedding, but had no idea how to go about the most important part and Rev Stephen Stahley was there for us from the very beginning. He incorporated our daughter, he incorporated my stepfather in a way that I wanted him to know I viewed him as my dad when he gave me away at the alter. He was right there with my husband and I making us feel comfortable and excited for the commitment that we were making to one another. When looking back at our pictures you can see how much care and thought he puts into prayers over us. Ill attach my favorite picture from kur entire wedding album and it was him prayer over us and our marriage. We could not have been more blessed to have had him as our officiant. -
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Ron W. Sent on 11/22/2021
October 2021 wedding in Glenwood, MD
Stephen was a pleasure to work with. He made a point to meet with us early to get to know us and explain the process. He was very flexible in scheduling and followed up frequently by email. Stephen guided us through the rehearsal and ceremony, making us feel very at ease. We highly recommend working with Stephen. -
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Jacqueline Sent on 01/14/2022Perfect in Every Way
Stephan made our ceremony perfect. The moment we met him, we felt cared for and that all our ceremony desires would be made true under his lead. He listened to our ideas and lead us in the best directions when we asked him to do so. He was the perfect blend of leadership and helping to make our vision a reality. He can be as focused on gods word as you want. He felt like family and our families certainly agree. Please look no further for your officiant. Book Stephan now! -
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Brendan C. Sent on 10/26/2021Sept 2021 - Amazing Officiant
Choosing Stephen to be our officiant at the wedding was one of the best decisions we made! We had some less than stellar communication from other vendors, but Stephen was always in close contact with us, from the Zoom meetings beforehand to guiding us through the rehearsal. We always felt a sense of calm and compassion, he was so genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple and how we wanted our ceremony to be. We invited him to join us at the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception, everyone there (including us!) said how nice it was getting to know him and having him there as the officiant. 10/10!!! -
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Joey M. Sent on 09/20/2021We Could Not Have Asked for a Better Officiant
Reverend Stahley met with us multiple times via Zoom before our big day and stayed in touch leading up to the wedding. When it came time for the rehearsal and ceremony, we were already comfortable with him. He provided a sense of calm for my wife and me during a time that can feel overwhelming. He did an amazing job during the ceremony. Our families could not stop raving about him. I highly recommend Reverend Stahley. -
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Kathryn Sent on 06/11/2021May 2021 Wedding
Perfect choice of officiant for not only us but our guests! We had multiple people say they loved our officiant! Very easy to work with and definitely one of the stress free parts of our wedding planning :)
Don't plan on getting married again - but if I did, Stephen would be a choice I wouldn't change! -
Makenzie M. Sent on 09/16/2021
April 2021 Wedding
Stephen officiated our April 2021 wedding in Berryville, VA and I would definitely recommend him! He was a very calming presence on the day of and helped make our planning process very smooth. He is responsive and kept in touch throughout the year. He gave us ceremony options and was flexible with our plans. He even sent us a Bible after the ceremony to keep in our new home that we really appreciated. -
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Gussie O. Sent on 12/20/2020
October 2020 wedding
We are so happy that we found Steve to officiate our October 2020 wedding on the eastern shore of Maryland. He was a comforting presence to have at the wedding and truly made an effort to get to know us and our families prior to officiating our ceremony. He even took time out of his vacation to have lunch with us so that he could get to know us better - he really went above and beyond. I would highly recommend him to anyone.Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
That perfect October day on the Eastern Shore was luminous, warm, and so filled with joy--how pleased I was to be a part of your special day. And discovering all those Philly family connections along with the deep, abiding bond with my former religious order just made everything that much better. I was so pleased and honored to be a part of that wonderful day. Thank you! -
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Shawna P. Sent on 12/16/2020
Perfect Officiant!!
Thank you Stephen Stahley from the bottom of our hearts for being the most amazing officiant. From being so responsive to my first Wedding Wire inquiry in January 2020 (we were looking for a semi-catholic wedding and someone blended family friendly), to getting through a pandemic, to dealing with a large bridal party with all different suggestions, to finding a new venue, to the zoom meeting instead of in person, to the wonderfully lead rehearsal dinner and lastly, the most amazing big day- THANK YOU! I looked forward to the emails received on holidays checking in. I knew you were just as excited about our wedding as we were. Thank you for sticking with us through the stressful times of COVID. We are so grateful that we had a videographer that recorded the entire beautiful ceremony, and have watched it over and over. You remembered all 6 of our children’s names off the top of your head and that was the most impressive. The zoom meeting just before the big day helped us feel as ready as we could be! Thank you for being such a perfect fit for our family. We hope to stay in touch for years to come.Rev. Stephen Stahley's reply:
Blessing your wedding on that bright, beautiful day surrounded by your bright, beautiful children was a celebration unlike any I ever experienced. My happiness for you filled me to the brim and I felt so fortunate to share in that extraordinary celebration with you. Such a lovely day. Thank you! -
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