Reverend Joy Burke Reviews
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245 Reviews
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Karla Sent on 08/14/2011Joy was wonderful. She is accepting of all couples, traditions and religions. She will listen to what YOU want and will create an amazing ceremony for you. She is also very respectful of your time. She understands that people have jobs, and family lives, and are planning a wedding. Whenever I contacted her she got back to me with a response within a few hours, not days. She had a very flexible meeting schedule including nights and weekends. Joy had factual and fun information that made the whole process a little more relaxed. She even gave me advice about current wedding trends that resulted in me wearing shoes that matched my bridesmaid's dress rather than a traditional white. The ceremony she created for us was unique and memorable. Our guests say it was a wedding they will never forget. One guest told me, "When I go to work and people ask how the wedding was, I will have something to tell them rather than just, 'Oh you know, it was a wedding'." Our ceremony ended with a Guinness toast as a symbol of how our relationship began. Joy also worked with our request to have family and friends do readings and blessings and worked them into the ceremony with ease.
Joy will create a wonderful and unique ceremony for your and your partner that you and your guests will never forget. -
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Colleen W. Sent on 08/01/2022Reverend Joy helped make our wedding ceremony everything we hoped for!
It was such a pleasure to work with Reverend Joy! The ceremony that she wrote for us described our relationship perfectly and there were so many personal touches that Reverend Joy added to make the ceremony truly unique to us. Thank goodness she sent us the "script" prior to the ceremony because when I read it for the first time, I was so blown away by how she truly knew our relationship and her words really hit home. I was in tears because it was so beautiful. Our ceremony was my favorite part of our wedding day and it was because of everything Reverend Joy did to understand our relationship, our feelings of being so lucky to have found each other and little touches like the candle lighting for our mothers and the tree blessing ceremony. I cannot recommend Reverend Joy enough! -
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Jennifer W. Sent on 11/05/2020
Grateful for a beautiful ceremony
We had to have a very limited gathering due to COVID and were so delighted with the lovely words that Joy shared. Even though it was a small gathering, Joy still made it special with her thoughtful and insightful message about love, kindness, and companionship. This ceremony was in addition to the one we have had to postpone and we are so looking forward to the message that Joy will share with us and our friends and family at our next, post-COVID marriage celebration.Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Jen and Sy, it was so lovely and heartwarming to share some happiness with you during the time of quarantine. I am grateful to have been your officiant, and look forward to the big celebration once the virus has been resolved. Much love to you both. xoxo-Joy -
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Amy M. Sent on 10/30/2019Beautiful Ceremony
My husband and I planned our wedding in 4 days. I found Joy online after we got our marriage license and she had availability on the Friday we wanted. She welcomed our son and us into her home and performed the most beautiful, special ceremony. Afterwards she brought out her sweet dogs Penny and Hannah, whom our son absolutely adored! Thank you Joy for being so accommodating and kind. It was an unforgettable ceremony.Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Amy and Scott, your wedding was proof that you can have a beautiful and sacred ceremony without all the bells and whistles. All you need is love and a marriage license and a little bit of magic. It was my delight to welcome you and your son to my home. Hannah and Penelope have not stopped talking about how nice your son is! -
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Dana M. Sent on 10/22/2020Fantastic Ceremony!
We loved working with Joy! She created a spectacular ceremony for my husband and I. It suited us perfectly! Joy made sure everything went smoothly so we could relax and celebrate. It was very special and unique, our guests had so many compliments! We highly recommend Joy and we're so grateful for all her help!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Dearest Dana and Evan, I loved working with you too! It was my greatest pleasure to craft your unique wedding ceremony and officiate for you at the beautiful Mansion of Saratoga. Much love and many blessings to you for a beautiful future together. xoxo-Joy -
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Jennifer G. Sent on 10/23/2020Excellent experience all around. We could not have asked for a more perfect ceremony.
Joy showed up early and was very flexible with our wishes. She was extremely professional. Our wedding ceremony was the perfect day! -
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Alyssa Sent on 11/20/2020
10000% Recommend- it's a no brainer!
If you're looking for a heartfelt, personal, breath-taking ceremony, you NEED to hire Rev. Joy! From start to finish she is an absolute pleasure to work with and completely sets your mind at ease. By weaving in personal touches and custom making your ceremony, you'll be left feeling completely grateful and happy with your decision- my husband and I are! Thank you Joy!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Alyssa and Luke, your rooftop minimony was not quite what you had planned, but was sacred and beautiful. It was my delight to help you join together as wife and husband on your most memorable day. Much love forever, Joy -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/30/2020Beautiful day... Beautiful words
Reverend Joy Burke helped make our wedding ceremony so special. Her kind, thoughtful words and overall pleasant demeanor let us know right away we had made the right choice. We live outside of the Saratoga, closer to NYC and decided to cancel our original plans and have a private wedding ceremony in a place we frequent and love to visit annually. Despite the fact we did not have familiarity with vendors from the area, Reverend Joy was highly recommended and we can easily understand why! She was easy to work with, was quick to respond and provided us with the words in which solidified our union and warmed our hearts on our most special day. We would recommend her without reservation! -
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Jennifer Sent on 09/07/2020Beautiful Day
Joy was wonderful. She prepared a beautiful ceremony for us and was the perfect start to our marriage 💕Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Dear Jennifer and Rich, it was my absolute delight to be there for you at the start of your marriage. I wish you nothing but beautiful days ahead. xoxox-Joy -
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Janelle R. Sent on 10/14/2019We can speak highly enough! Our guests asked how many YEARS we had been friends!
Joy is amazing! She knows exactly how to capture a one of a kind ceremony that is perfectly tailored to the couple. She knows exactly what to ask in order to create a perfect summary of each couple's love story. She is patient and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is capable of doing all types (religious, casual, personal, ritual oriented, etc, ceremonies). We were in awe of how many of our guests thought she was a friend for years or the pastor of our church!! You wont go wrong with Joy!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Janelle, you made my day with your kind words. It was such a delight to get to know you and Josh and officiate your wedding ceremony at the Mansion last week. Wishing you both a lifetime of blessings of health and happiness. xoxo-Joy -
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Katie Sent on 10/25/2019Wonderful Officiant!
I found Joy on Wedding Wire for our October 5th 2019 wedding. I reached out to Joy about 2 years prior, wanting to lock her in based on amazing reviews. Right away, she was so pleasant and beyond helpful with the whole process. She has amazing examples of vows, readings, etc to help you create your own special ceremony and vows.
I grew up in Saratoga Springs, but live in Virginia now. Despite not being close, Joy was available by phone whenever needed, and when my husband and I went up to NY for vacation, we stopped by her wonderful home to touch base a few months before.
We had some characters in our wedding party (mainly, the groomsmen :P) and Joy THANKFULLY kept them in line haha! As the bride I had enough to worry about.
Our ceremony was magical. Afterwards, I had numerous people come up to me asking about Joy and how they were blown away by her readings, presence, and how she contributed to making that moment so special for us.
Joy is a bit pricier than some other officiants that I have seen, or compared with other brides. But she is so worth it, and you will not be disappointed!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Katie and Danny, working with you for two years was a delight! Your families were so wonderful and your groomsmen were a hoot! It is my greatest honor to have been the one to create your beautifully unique ceremony and to pronounce you husband and wife. Many blessings to you both. xoxoxo -
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Eric T. Sent on 06/16/2019Amazing officiant
Thank you Joy for making the ceremony for my bride and I the ceremony we asked for. Joy put our story, blessing, and incorporated two readers and our mothers in the ceremony. She was perfect and efficient. She had a nice touch and did everything we had asked for. Would highly recommend!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Eric and Stacey, yours is a wedding I will always remember. You it was beautiful and sacred and your moms were delightful. Much love to you both. -
Kristine M. Sent on 07/09/2019
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Joy was wonderful! We had extenuating circumstances and had to rearrange the wedding date. She was very flexible and accommodating!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Thanks for your kind words, Kris. Your extenuating circumstances only served to make your wedding more beautiful than you had previously imagined. Many blessings to you and Michel. -
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Courtney W. Sent on 11/27/2018Amazing officiant! We loved our ceremony!!
Joy was fantastic. Very professional, thoughtful, and accommodating. We absolutely loved the ceremony she created with our input, and our wedding guests couldn't stop talking about how wonderful she was. Joy has our highest recommendation!!!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Dear Courtney and Tom, It was the most beautiful Fall Saratoga day for your wedding at the Gideon Putnam Resort. Everything could not have been lovelier. I am so honored to be the one to pronounce you husband and wife. Many blessings to you both for a beautiful future together. xoxoxo-Joy -
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Sue O. Sent on 12/18/2018A superb experience
Joy was superb from beginning to end. I only wish I had the chance to have worked more closely with her - and that is our fault, not hers. Our very busy work schedules made it difficult to do so, and the fact that Joy understood and accommodated our schedules and availability only endeared her to me more. I found her so kind, helpful and most of all, wise as we needed to make some difficult last minute adjustments because of family demands. She handled the request, on our wedding day, with such aplomb that I will forever be grateful to her. She enhanced our wedding in such a meaningful way - Joy, your first name says it all!!Reverend Joy Burke's reply:
Sue and Stephen, you are so very welcome! It was my absolute delight to officiate your wedding and to get to know your wonderful group of family and friends. Many blessings to you both. xoxo-Joy
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