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Reverend Mark E. Frady

Reverend Mark E. Frady

South Lake Tahoe, CA
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    Maria Sent on 08/30/2023
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    Mark Frady

    Mark was recommended from my wedding planner. We met mark in person, He was very professional and very kind and warm. Mark wanted to know about me and my future husband. after we met him we were so excited for Mark to marry us. we got married and it was the best ceremony. I highly recommend Mark. He's the best. I will always keep in contact with him..

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Maria...yes, let's keep in contact. It was a great wedding and I was so honored to meet the two of you. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Hugs!
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    Nethra K. Sent on 08/30/2023
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    Above and beyond!

    Mark was so genuine and sweet and walked us through the whole process, even after the ceremony to assist us with name changing! We posed a unique ceremony to him as it blended cultures, and he took the time to understand and execute perfectly. We’ve had guests raving about how beautiful, sweet, and hilarious our ceremony was and it’s all thanks to Mark!

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Nick and Nethra...you two were such a blessing to me!!!! Thank you for the glowing review! I hope we can keep in touch. Mark
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    Julia K. Sent on 10/01/2023
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    Mark is the Best!

    From the beginning, Mark made an effort to build a relationship with us even though we lived thousands of miles from Tahoe. He walked us through the whole process starting nearly a year before the big day. We got to know his kind, lighthearted sense of humor through his pre-marital counseling class. The class was targeted more towards couples going through problems with their marriage but we still found a variety of useful strategies for long-term relationship happiness. On the wedding day, Mark was punctual, thoughtful, and funny, and contributed to an amazing day. We would recommend Mark to anyone.

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Julia and Michael...thank you so much for your kind words. Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and I am honored to have been a part of it. Mark
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    Terra B. Sent on 03/31/2023
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    Mark is truly the best

    Mark was wonderful in every way! He is patient and warm and professional. He helped us with every little detail we needed, which was especially appreciated since we were coming in from another state. He created a beautiful ceremony for us, and looked oh-so-dapper! He is a true gem of a person. We feel very lucky to have found him.

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Terra and Wil...it was a sincere joy to have been a part of your wedding day. And I loved meeting the two of you...you are both so genuine. Thank you for the glowing review. Let's keep in touch. Marfk
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    Brianna D. Sent on 02/13/2023
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    Best Officiant

    Mark was amazing, from the first email he was very responsive and assuring. When we did our first meet in person he went over everything, answered all questions, and then after the meet sent over a draft of the ceremony. It was exactly what we envisioned and even during the ceremony he threw in some jokes that a lot of guest (and us) loved. There were a few guest that came up to us during the reception and said they loved Mark and thought he was the best officiant. They were correct about that, he truly was the best. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony and it was because of Mark.

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Brianna and Alex...thank you for the great review. I loved being with the two of you on your big day, and being able to be your officiant. Mark
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    Andrew M. Sent on 12/08/2022
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    A Breath of Fresh Air

    Mark is a very fun personality and he would even describe himself as a different kind of reverend. At first we were a little worried about this but during the ceremony he was truly amazing. His quick whit and timely humor made everyone at our ceremony laugh. It made it much less stressful for us as we were able to be ourselves and relax instead of being so tense during the greatest moment of our lives together. Pre-wedding he responded to emails quickly and made sure he was in contact with all other vendors to make sure his timing was correct and he provided the best service he could. It seemed to not just be a job for him but truly something he loved to do. I would highly recommend him for any wedding!

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Andrew and Mack: I cannot thank you enough for such a great review. You are right about me loving "what I do". It is very important to me that this is the case. It's an extremely important day in the lives of a couple, and I need to make sure that it is done right. I loved being with you on your special day, and watching the two of you lovingly interact with each other. I shall never forget it. Mark
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    Kendall C. Sent on 10/13/2022
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    Best Wedding Officiant Ever!!!

    Mark...you are the best! We are so grateful for you being able to preform our ceremony after we had to postpone our wedding due to the Caldor fire. You had us and our guests laughing.

    We also loved your classes and appreciate everything you put into speaking with couples and helping facilitate a loving relationship.

    Words cannot express our gratitude fully. Thank you.

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Kendall and Barry...I felt so sorry for you having to postpone your wedding, but in the end, it was a beautiful day at a beautiful spot, with a beautiful couple. Thank you for your kind words. Hugs and blessings, Mark
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    Blake W. Sent on 09/28/2022
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    Mark was great!

    We were very happy with our experience and would definitely recommend Mark to anybody getting married in the Lake Tahoe area
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    Jayme V. Sent on 08/12/2022
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    Best Officiant EVER

    Reverend Mark was such a blessing!! He was professional, responded promptly and had such much JOY in his voice. Reverend Mark truly was SUCH AN AMAZING officiant to work with. He made planning so easy! I recommend him to all couples!! Cheers to Reverend Mark!
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    Audrey R. Sent on 08/15/2022
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    Thank you Reverend Mark!!

    We knew immediately after meeting Reverend Mark via Zoom that he was who we wanted to marry us. He was extremely kind, funny and took his role very seriously. He has become a dear friend and is someone who has made an incredible impact in our lives. We had so many people come up to us after our ceremony telling us how incredible he was and how much they enjoyed his wisdom, advice and poems. Reverend Mark, we look forward to our next call with you as husband and wife. Thank you for making our big day truly the best day ever!!
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    Suzanne E. Sent on 07/05/2022
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    Epperson Wedding

    Mark Frady officiated our wedding recently. We were very pleased and we are hearing nothing but compliments. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone getting married in the Tahoe area.
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    Jim A. Sent on 06/29/2022
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    Perfect officiant

    Mark officiated my husband and my wedding ceremony, and he made it incredibly special. Since it was just going to be my husband and me at the ceremony, Mark suggested we use Logan Shoals in South Lake Tahoe as our wedding location which was idyllic. Because he made an effort to get to know about us prior to the wedding, the ceremony was very personal and moving. Mark made us feel like he cared and that meant a lot to us. And he went above and beyond by personally taking our marriage license to the county to have it recorded and then sent us a certified copy within a day of us getting married. In addition, he sent us an email with the next steps for me as far as getting my name changed. Overall, Mark was perfect and we would recommend him to anyone looking for someone to make their wedding day exactly what they want.

    Jim and Becky McHale

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Jim and Becky...it really was a treat for me to be your officiant, and to get to know you. I hope we stay in contact, love, Mark
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    Megan F. Sent on 10/07/2020
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    Mark was an absolute dream to work with!!!

    I can't begin to express how thankful we are that our wedding planner found Mark to officiate our ceremony. After having to reschedule our wedding three times due to COVID we opted to elope with a small ceremony in Lake Tahoe. Although the day was not what we originally planned, it turned out better than we could've imagined and we are so thankful for Mark for his words and advice that allowed us to truly focus on our love and on the Lord during our ceremony. Upon meeting Mark you'll find that he is incredibly down to earth and one of those people you feel like you've known forever. On top of it all, he was incredibly helpful with the logistics and paperwork of everything both before and after the wedding. He is truly one of a kind and I would recommend him to anyone getting married in the Lake Tahoe/Reno area!
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    Rachel F. Sent on 01/03/2022
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    Great Experience

    Mark officiated our wedding and we continue to work with him for our marriage counseling classes. Mark made our wedding a perfect combination of fun and special. You are in good hands with Mark!

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Rachel...thank you for your kind words. I hope we continue to keep in touch. I am there for the two of you at any time. Mark
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    Kirsten J. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Officiant for a sweet and fun ceremony!

    Mark was responsive, experienced, and fun! He guided us through every step of the sometimes confusing process of being legally married and designing a unique and personalized ceremony. He's a jokester so you have to be ok with some off the cuff jokes in your ceremony :) Thank you Mark for everything!
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    Robert S. Sent on 10/10/2019
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    Beautiful ceremony that changed the course of a rough day

    From our first meeting where we got to know Mark to the ceremony he performed everything was fantastic! With our wedding at the top of a mountain on what was a chilly day our guests got off to a rough start when the aerial tram that was supposed to take them to the top broke down. Our guests got the unique experience of taking shuttle buses up a dirt access road on the side of the mountain instead where they were dropped off outside in the cold for the ceremony. Mark - despite having to endure the same "unique experience" to get to the ceremony - delivered a beautiful ceremony (included at no extra charge were improvised quips about the tram breaking down that made our guests chuckle). We got many compliments from our guests about what a beautiful ceremony Mark performed - despite the fact all of them had a rough start to their evening. Thank you Mark for changing the course of our special day and putting it on a more positive trajectory!

    We've also been attending the group course Mark offers and have been very impressed. It has forced us to ask each other some difficult questions and broach some uncomfortable topics on our own. Anyone considering taking the course should be aware - it's not going to be easy if you're honest with each other. Despite that we both feel it has helped strengthen our relationship and has provided a really strong framework for us to work through any issues that may arise in our marriage going forward. Would encourage anyone on the fence about taking the course to take it - Mark has once again been wonderful.

    Thanks again for everything Mark !

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Thank you Robert and Jessica...yes it was a rough start, but also an adventure to tell that no one else can tell.
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    Rubina M. Sent on 08/09/2021
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    Overjoyed with happiness!

    We couldn't be happier with Reverend Marks work! He made the entire process seamless and the way he conducted our ceremony was absolutely wonderful! His humor, love, kindness, thoroughness and faith are all incomparable!
    My husband and I come from two different faiths and he was very knowledgeable and accommodating to performing all ceremonies we were interested in. We're so thankful for him!
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    Heidi H. Sent on 09/18/2020
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    Excellent officiant for your big day!!

    Reverend Mark Frady is by far the best officiant I have worked with over my many years as a wedding coordinator. He took the time to get to know the couple & personalize the ceremony according to their style/preference. He was timely, professional, & very personable to all. He worked alongside me & my team to create a seamless ceremony. Mark also did an impeccable job handling all the necessary paperwork, post event. I would highly recommend Reverend Mark to all!

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Thank you Heidi...It was a pleasure and my honor to work with such a professional!!! You had everything moving on a timely and efficient manner. Great job...it would be great fun to work with you again some time.
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    Sara Sent on 10/19/2020
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    Very helpful

    Mark did a good job putting together our ceremony. He responded promptly when I had questions.
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    Morgan Sent on 01/03/2021
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    Wonderful!

    Mark E. Frady is absolutely wonderful! He really took the time to help us figure out how we wanted to set the tone of our wedding. He offers an optional premarital class (highly recommend, it really helped us with communication and expectations for each other.)
    Mark is a wonderful speaker, we've had more realatives and friends ask us for his information than we ever expected. I'm very grateful that he was able to marry us where we wanted. He's an absolute gem and very communicative. He really took the time to make sure we were comfortable with what was being said and our vows.

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Morgan and Christian...thank you so much for such a nice review. It was my pleasure and joy to be a part of your special day. I hope that we can stay in contact. Mark
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    Nguyen Sent on 08/15/2020
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    Reverend Mark E. Frady

    Mark was a blessing to our wedding. We made countless changes and he was beyond professional, courteous, and very helpful. He knew exactly what would help make our day special and less stressful. We would recommend him in a heart beat.
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    Bart B. Sent on 12/03/2019
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    Great day with Mark

    Mark was extremely responsive and he was able to accommodate an earlier wedding for me and my new wife. Due to a major snow storm, we had to leave in a rush to beat the storm. Mark provided a memorable day with his kind words and special poem that was perfect for the moment.

    Bart Bitner
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    Aysha Sent on 12/02/2019
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    A ceremony to remember

    Choosing Reverend Mark Frady to officiate our Lake Tahoe wedding was the best decision we made. Mark is a welcoming, patient, and magnanimous man. He hosted a remarkable ceremony and made both of our families feel so welcomed. Moreover, Mark prepared a wonderful officiation that flowed very well and brought warmth to our special day. From initially meeting Mark to getting married, Mark walked us step-by-step through this potentially complicated process and made it easier than ever. At no point during our wedding planning did we once worry about wedding logistics during or after the wedding. Mark guided us and treated us like we were his son and daughter. We highly recommend Mark with five stars!

    Reverend Mark E. Frady's reply:

    Thank you Aysha and Mike...I would be proud to call you to my son and daughter. And thank you for allowing me to me a part of your special day. You two were brilliantly gleaming during the whole ceremony. Mark
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    Tia C. Sent on 12/03/2019
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    Mark was fantastic!!! We enjoyed having him be a very special part of our day!!

    Mark was so easy to coordinate and plan our ceremony. He was fun to work with and made the experience special and sweet! We are so glad we met him and he was part of our special day.
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    Jennifer R. Sent on 11/04/2019
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    Mark made our day perfect ♥️

    Mark was the most amazing part of our wedding! He is kind and well spoken, and truly cares about his couples. We feel as we’ve known him for years. Our elopement ceremony was perfect, and he really did make our entire day. He can build a ceremony around exactly what you want. He gave us everything we wanted and more. Again, we couldn’t have found a more perfect person to officiate our wedding ceremony.
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