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Rev Nick and Irene are amazing to work with and our small ceremony that Rev Nick gave was absolutely amazing and we were completely blown away by it and we loved it. Everyone that was there and watched on zoom can’t stop talking about how great it was! They listened to everything that we wanted in our ceremony and Rev Irene was I touch with us a lot towards the day of the ceremony making us feel at ease and to make sure it was everything we wanted ! We can’t wait to work with them again next year for our postponed wedding 1 year vow renewal!! Please book them if you have the chance!

Kelly Sent on 11/06/2016

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We were so happy we booked Reverend Nick for our wedding! The ceremony was the perfect length and had us and our guests both laughing and tearing up. It was such a special day and we still have guests telling us how perfect the ceremony was. Would definitely recommend Reverend Nick to anyone looking for a great officiant!

Stephanie Sent on 06/24/2017

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Reverend Nick and Irene were amazing! They walked through the ceremony rundown with us and helped us out every step of the ceremony planning process. Our guests loved Rev. Nick's humor and our touching ceremony. He was recommended to us by the booking manager Susan at Chateau Briand and we never looked back since. His wife Reverend Irene works with him and is a great coordinator. Reverend Nick as well as Reverend Irene are amazing, they helped us through the whole process, guiding us step by step. We met with them at their house to discuss the details and knew right away they were the perfect match for us; funny, respectful, sentimental and with a lot of knowledge and experience. Reverend Irene called us a week before our wedding to go through everything we had agree upon the last meeting we had over the phone and also advise us that we ust have our marriage license a couple of time since its very important to have in order to do our ceremony which is understandable. They took everything we said we wanted to incorporate and added it more for the most beautiful wedding ceremony our guests have ever seen. He made jokes here and there and had our guests laughing and crying at the same time; something we definitely asked for! I can't even describe how perfect it was. Reverend Nick Montanino made our wedding so special and perfect!! We are very thankful of all their hard work from the beginning we knew we had nothing to worry about. It was amazing, we will never forget our wedding date !

User2924191 Sent on 12/23/2016

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I met with him and he was amazing!! He was so nice, helpful, and understanding. My fiance and I chose someone else in the end but I was still very impressed and loved him!

Jordan Sent on 12/09/2015

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Rev. Nick and his wife Rev. Irene are an amazing team. They are super friendly and helpful and were wonderful the entire process. Rev. Nick gave us the perfect wedding ceremony..we laughed, we cried and it was the perfect amount of spiritual and everything else. Highly recommend.

Cristina Sent on 09/14/2015

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Reverend Nick made our ceremony amazing. We had so many guests specifically come up to us to tell us how touching yet funny the ceremony was. He and his wife, Rev. Irene, were so easy to work with. They were so accommodating and made us feel so comfortable. We live in NYC and they were able to work with us using Skype and over the phone. I loved our ceremony and it's totally because of Rev. Nick. I could not recommend him enough!

Brittany Sent on 08/21/2015

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He really listens to what you want. I had a short and sweet ceremony but it was filled with spiritual words as well as some quirky moments. Loved it! Thank you Rev. Nick!

Cathy Sent on 08/21/2015

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Reverend Nick was recommended by our catering hall. We wanted a spiritual ceremony, and what he delivered was above and beyond our expectations. Our moms were so touched when he called them up to perform the wine ceremony. Thank you Reverend Nick for giving us a beautiful ceremony!

Dana Sent on 06/04/2015

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Reverend Nick did an amazing job on our wedding ceremony. Everyone was talking about how beautiful his words were and how well he conducted the ceremony . We used the unity cross and reverend Nick and reverend Irene did an amazing job with researching the perfect sermon that fit our ceremony perfectly. We really could've asked for a better reverend to marry us. Reverend Nick and reverend Irene are the perfect team!

Farrah Sent on 07/01/2015

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Rev. Nick was who I always imagined would officiate my wedding- a wise and funny father-type. When my husband and I first Skyped with him to discuss the ceremony and decide if we wanted to choose him, I knew right away. I scribbled on a piece of paper "He's great! Let's choose him." during the conversation for my husband to see.

His words and special ideas for our ceremony blew everyone away. It was beautiful and funny and something everyone could understand and enjoy.

You could tell he had been doing this for a long time because he was very thorough when we planned everything and he always had an answer to my questions. What a great decision we made!

Nancy Sent on 05/23/2015

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Made our wedding and the entire process leading up to it as easy as could be! Worked with us to incorporate our on unique vows and aspects of our relationship that we needed to have. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rachel Sent on 04/21/2015

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Reverends Nick and Irene were absolutely instrumental in making our big day as special as it was. Rev. Nick has married several of our friends and came highly recommended. We met with several other officiants but both immediately felt comfortable and connected to Rev. Nick and booked him on our ride home from our initial meeting with him. He let us know our options and took the time to get to know us. Reverend Irene was very prompt and responsive to all our needs, and was patient as the event got closer and our nerves (and questions) increased. She reassured us and made sure all of our requests were heard and accurate.

Our ceremony was perfect! It was short and sweet, and included a wine ceremony that allowed our mothers to play a role. They were both surprised and very touched. Rev. Nick made sure things were kept light and made jokes when appropriate, but also really focused on our love and the commitment we were making to each other. We would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an officiant!

Nick Sent on 02/27/2015

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Our initial contact with Nick was great. We interviewed two officiants and went with Nick because he was just so warm and welcoming. We met in his home. He described what he could do for us, asked some questions, gave us a quote and we said yes.

All of our emails and phone calls were with his wife, Reverend Irene, who is just as nice and caring as Nick. (She also officiates weddings.) She is so prompt we never had to wait for a response for any question.

On our wedding day, Nick was very reassuring. Before the ceremony, it was obvious that we were nervous and scared, and he kept everything light and fun. The ceremony he performed was beautiful, with touching and funny moments. We had a screamer in the audience, who launched herself out of her mother's arms and toddled her two-year-old self down the aisle and out the door. And while my (now) wife and I were silently freaking out, Nick took it in stride, made a small joke out of it, and it became one of those memories that you can't plan and couldn't live without.

Nick and Irene also offer a special wine ceremony to honor the mothers of the bride and groom. Both of our mothers were surprised and touched and in tears.

It all just went so well. We have had quite a few of our guests ask for Reverend Nick's information so they can book him. He was fantastic.

Thank you Nick and Irene for helping to make our day that much more special.

Daniel Sent on 12/16/2014

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What a wonderful officiant! Reverend Nick is kind person who helped us with our vows and make our day magical!

Kaitlyn Sent on 05/27/2015

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We worked with Reverend Nick and his wife Reverend Irene and were blown away by how thorough they were! They were the ultimate in professionalism and from the start, made my fiance (now husband) and I feel comfortable. Reverend Nick officiated our wedding ceremony for us at our venue. We chose a non -denominational ceremony and we/our guests were blown away by how touching the service was. From the blessing of the hands to the very unique wine unity ceremony, we were completely in love with our ceremony. He honored our wishes to keep it short and sweet (which our guests appreciated) but he maintained a delicate balance between humor, humility and those "awwwwwe" moments.

Reverend's Nick & Irene were an absolute pleasure to work with and I have recommended them to everyone I meet for their special events. They are one of a kind and they are also a true example of how a loving marriage works (which is pretty important if you ask me!)

Thank you again to Reverend Nick and Reverend Irene in making our wedding ceremony, PERFECT, memorable and one that we will and our guests will never forget.

Jennifer Sent on 09/08/2014

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We got the right feeling about Rev. Nick the day we had our first conference call with him and his wife and business partner, Irene. They were both able to provide us with the perfect wedding ceremony that we were looking for. Rev. Nick was very personable and able to roll with anything that happened (including difficulty getting the wedding bands on during the ceremony since it was hot out).

Paul Sent on 06/19/2014

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What a wonderful and amazing service!!! Rev. Nick makes you feel as part of his family!! Everyone commented on what a wonderful ceremony it was. Their professionalism is second to none!! All I had to do was book my date with him. Nick and Irene were so accommodating! They even called me up to make sure of the type of ceremony that we wanted. I didn't need to follow up with even a confirmation call. You can count on them to be there and be on time. They are both such wonderful people!!! Thank you both so much!!! You guys made my special day with Katie a wonderful and memorable experience!!

Greg Sent on 06/15/2014

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Reverend Nick and his wife Irene ensured that everything would run smoothly, which put us at ease. The ceremony was flawless and the beautiful delivery of words and emotion were conveyed in a succinct and impactful way. We were touched, as were our guests. We look forward to keeping in touch with our wonderful friends Nick and Irene.

Marteena Sent on 03/06/2014

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Reverend Nick performed our wedding ceremony, and I can't imagine that anyone could have done it any better. His service was eloquent, sunny and professional. Nick and Irene were always available to answer my questions, which was great because I often wasn't sure what I should be doing! I met with 3 non-denominational officiates, and Rev. Nick Montanino was the clear choice. I would definitely recommend their services; I suspect that they're some of the best around at what they do.

Angela Sent on 01/08/2014

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When i think of the ceremony that Reverend Nick and Rabbi Altman (it was an interfaith wedding) performed for us, i can't help but smile. I can honestly say the ceremony was our favorite part of our wedding!! Reverend Nick was amazing, he kept my guests interested, laughing, crying, all while getting to the point in a half hour. It was truly a BEAUTIFUL ceremony, everyone was emotional. I may be a little biased because it was my wedding, but i really think it was the most amazing ceremony I've ever seen. He was also so funny and cheerful when he came into the bridal suite, he brought in such a good energy!! He was always a phone call away, and if i couldn't speak with him at the moment, his wife reverend Irene was extremely helpful and accommodating. We went to their house before the wedding and it felt like we'd gone to our families house, they were so welcoming and warm! I would recommend Reverend Nick to everyone I know, i wish i could relive that ceremony every day!

Brittany Sent on 11/23/2013

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I have known Reverend Nick and Irene since I was a little girl, when the time came to pick a reverend for our wedding day we couldn't think of anyone else!! They are so great to work with, they made our ceremony light and funny and really personalized it to my husband and I. My guests said it was one of the best ceremony's they've ever attended!!!

Christine Sent on 11/18/2013

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Reverend Nick Montanino was above and beyond and one of the best parts of our wedding night! He was recommended to us by the booking manager at The Fox Hollow and we never looked back since. His wife Reverend Irene works with him and is a great coordinator. We met with them at their house to discuss the details and knew right away they were the perfect match for us; funny, respectful, sentimental, and yet light and witty. They took everything we said we wanted to incorporate and added it for the most beautiful wedding ceremony our guests have ever seen. We did a wine ceremony with our mothers and included a wine box love letter. He made jokes here and there and had our guests laughing and crying at the same time; something we definitely asked for! I can't even describe how perfect it was. Short, sweet, and to the point... Reverend Nick Montanino made our wedding so special and perfect!!

User2252664 Sent on 08/02/2015

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Reverend Nick did a great job officiating our wedding and personalized our ceremony to how we wanted it which was non-denominational, short and sweet and we were able to recite our own vows with a unity wine ceremony involving our mothers. He and his wife make a great team and were in touch with us a week before the wedding and even printed out our vows for us to read.

Thelia Sent on 10/23/2016

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We were down to two officiants. Our other choice was the exact same price. We decided to go with Reverend Nick after speaking with him. He was funny and charismatic. That is where our good experience ended. We booked about 7 months before our wedding. I didn't hear anything from them until maybe 3 weeks before our wedding. Which was such a contrast to the other choice we were considering. For the same price, the other officiant would have worked with us throughout the whole writing process. With Reverend Nick, they contact you about 2-3 weeks prior, they ask that you write a little story that they would incorporate into the ceremony. My Fiance and I took the time to each write something that we wanted included in our ceremony. While we didn't expect them to recite it word for word, we were expecting more than a one liner. Thank goodness my Fiance and I chose to say a few words to each other, otherwise there would have been nothing personal about our ceremony. After you book with, you will only speak with Irene until the wedding. I had wanted to get an idea of what would be said. Unfortunately nothing is written until maybe a week before, nor will she give you an outline. Honestly, I don't think anything special is written for each wedding. Instead we chose our vows from a list they had. All in all, our guest enjoyed the ceremony. While it left my fiance and I wanting more. The Ceremony was very short and impersonal considering the cost, especially compared to what you'd get with other officiants. And to make matters worse, Reverend Nick didn't even officiate our wedding... the only reason we booked with them. I wish we went with our other choice. If you want something personal and to be involved in the writing process, this is not the officiant for you.

Krista B. Sent on 11/08/2021

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I had seen some recent negative reviews about Rev Nick and his wife Rev Irene, but Rev Nick had done a friend's wedding in June and it was amazing. We were so excited to have him do our wedding and went over final details with him the week before. About 10 minutes before the ceremony started, a woman (Lorelei) came to the bridal suite and said Rev Irene was sick and she was taking her place. I was so confused since Rev Nick was the one who said he was doing our ceremony and also I read that Rev Irene was no longer doing ceremonies. I was pretty annoyed since it was sprung on me at the last minute right before I was about to go down the aisle and already feeling overwhelmed. Lorelei (not sure of her last name) was fine, but she did do some prayers and we didn’t want anything religious in our ceremony. She wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t what we pictured. The next day I emailed Rev Nick about my disappointment in the situation and how I felt it was unprofessional to not even send me a heads up text or email that day so I would be prepared. He replied saying there was a medical emergency and his family came first along with some rude sarcastic comments. I understand things happen, but sending a text takes less than a minute. I should’ve found out by him that he was sending a replacement and not from the replacement herself moments before the ceremony. My issue was really with his lack of communication. It seems like his family is going through a lot and I will pray for them, but also think brides should be aware that this doesn’t seem like it’s been the first time this has happened with Rev Nick and Rev Irene

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