Richard J. Colonna Ministries Reviews
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Jessica Sent on 06/26/2025Rich is the best
We cannot say enough great things about Rich! From our very first Zoom meeting, we felt an instant connection. He made the entire planning process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. Rich was incredibly thorough, taking the time to walk us through every step so that we knew exactly what to expect on our big day.
On the day of the ceremony, Rich truly shined. He struck the perfect balance of warmth, humor, and heartfelt sincerity—making the ceremony not only meaningful and personal but also fun and memorable. So many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how much they loved the ceremony and how great Rich was!
If you're looking for an officiant who is professional, personable, and passionate about making your ceremony special, we wholeheartedly recommend Rich. -
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Angelica Sent on 06/01/2025Couldn’t recommend Richard enough!
Richard was truly amazing from start to finish. We first met with him over a video call about a year before our wedding, and right from that moment, we knew we were in good hands. He took the time to understand us as a couple and made it clear that his priority was making our ceremony meaningful and personal.
He offered thoughtful advice, helped guide us through the details with ease, and brought a sense of calm, warmth, and professionalism that made the whole process feel seamless. Richard was incredibly easy to talk to and a joy to work with—responsive, kind, and genuinely invested in making our day special.
We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Richard helped set the tone for our wedding in the most beautiful way, and we’ll forever be grateful. We would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking for an exceptional officiant who brings heart, grace, and a personal touch to their big day. -
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Shivaun Sent on 05/06/2025Amazing!
Richard was absolutely amazing to work with in every way possible, from planning to our wedding day he was such a pleasure. Everything went so smoothly and he made us so comfortable on such a nervous day! We had the most beautiful ceremony because of him! 10/10 recommend if you are looking for an officiant for your wedding. We cannot thank him enough!!! -
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Madeleine Sent on 04/07/2025Best Officiant Ever!
We had the pleasure of working with Reverend Richard J. Colonna for our wedding in November, and he was truly outstanding! From the moment we first reached out, he was incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony perfect. He took the time to understand our vision and helped create a personalized ceremony that felt authentic to us. Every call we had with Richard to prepare for our big day was filled with laughs and smiles.
One of the best things about working with Reverend Colonna was how he handled some unexpected marriage license drama that came up due to some very unhelpful Jersey City City Clerk employees. I didn't have to worry about a thing—he took care of all the details and made sure everything was handled smoothly, which took a huge weight off our shoulders.
Reverend Colonna’s warmth and sincerity made the entire experience so special. He brought a calming presence and helped us feel relaxed and confident on our big day. Without a doubt, he was the best vendor we booked for our wedding, and we are so grateful for his guidance. We highly recommend him to any couple looking for a caring, experienced officiant who will go above and beyond to make your ceremony unforgettable!
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Melissa Sent on 01/17/20251000% recommend Richard Colonna
We were fortunate enough to have Richard Colonna lead our wedding ceremony, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very first meeting, he took the time to get to know us, our story, and what we envisioned for our special day. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference.
The ceremony was absolutely beautiful. Richard was articulate, heartfelt, and really brought our personalities and love for each other to life. They expertly blended tradition and personal touches, ensuring that it was meaningful without feeling too scripted. We were so impressed by how seamless everything was, from the words spoken to the overall flow of the ceremony.
Not only was Richard highly organized and punctual, but they were also incredibly supportive throughout the planning process, offering advice and samples of the wedding ceremony script and always keeping us at ease. Our guests commented on how moving and intimate the ceremony felt, and we couldn’t agree more.
If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about making your wedding ceremony a reflection of you, look no further than Richard Colonna. We are so grateful for the role he played in our big day, and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and truly special officiant.
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Joe L. Sent on 11/13/2024Richard is simply the BEST! There is nobody else in the world we wanted to officiate our wedding and gave us the best day of our lives!
Look no further because you won't find anyone more professional or put more love into making your day the best day ever! -
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Brendan Sent on 08/25/2024Amazing officiant
Richard was amazing, even from our first meeting, he helped us write our entire ceremony script and gave great ideas on how we could be unique and make the ceremony compliment who we are. Richard has wonderful energy and made us feel super comfortable as well as kept us laughing! He really brought a sense of ease to the process and made our wedding day the perfect day! 10/10 -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 08/18/2024Thank you Thank you Thank you
We cannot recommend Richard highly enough as a wedding officiant! From the moment we first met him, it was clear that he truly cared about making our ceremony as special and personal as possible. Richard took the time to get to know us through multiple meetings, where we shared stories about how we met, our journey together, our friends, family, and our dreams for the future.
He skillfully wove all these elements into a ceremony that felt incredibly intimate, light-hearted, and captivating. It was like he had known us for years, and he brought our love story to life in a way that resonated deeply with us and our guests. Richard's genuine warmth and attention to detail made our day unforgettable.
If you’re looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony uniquely yours, look no further. Richard is a true gem, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to all couples!
Richard J. Colonna Ministries's reply:
Kaitlyn & Derek, being chosen by you was an incredible honor! Thank you for the joy you gave me! XOXO -
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Lillie Sent on 07/29/2024Beautiful Service
Richard is a professional and leads with warmth, detail, and care. Every step of the way, he made us feel calm while making us aware of every important detail. He wowed our guests at the ceremony with his preparedness, beautiful delivery, and connection with us (the bride and groom). He has our highest recommendation! -
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Christina Sent on 07/05/2024the best officiant
We could not have asked for a better officiant to marry us. Rich was personable and professional. Rich conveniently met with us on ZOOM meetings prior to the wedding to help plan the ceremony of our dreams. He explained everything clearly and gave his expert advice and suggestions. On the day of the wedding, he looked handsome and presentable. We did not have a rehearsal the day before and Rich was able to do a quick run through with the bridal party before the wedding. He spoke loudly and clearly and made our guests laugh and cry. He helped us beat the storm that was heading to our outdoor beach wedding by making last minute adjustments to save time but not sacrifice the importance of the ceremony. We had so many guests comment on how great he was and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant 100 times over!Richard J. Colonna Ministries's reply:
Hey Guys, thank you SOOO much for this incredible review!! I really appreciate it. You two were a total joy to work with and it was an honor to a part of a lifetime memory of yours!!! -
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Laura Sent on 10/21/2023Couldn’t be happier!
I knew when I first saw Richard Colonna’s smile on his website that he was the one! This was our second marriage and we weren’t sure how we wanted our ceremony to be, but our main goal was to keep it simple and personal. The minister responded right away and we were on a zoom call within a week. Because we weren’t sure of what we wanted, he literally held our hand through our first appointment. It was clear to us that he was a professional; he was articulate, organized and most importantly genuine. His organizational and logistical skills were extremely important during the planning phase which ensured that our ceremony went off exactly as planned. From day one he was invested in our wedding, he staid in touch, sent reminders and always answered my calls & emails right away. I can’t say enough about how happy we were with our decision to have Richard as our officiant, his presence enhanced our ceremony and although we only knew him for a few months, we felt as if a family member was marrying us. He has a very special calmness and inner peace that made both our guests and us feel at ease. He truly made our ceremony tailored to us, it was simple, sweet and resonated with everyone present. I don’t think it could’ve been the same without him and his smile! -
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Zoe R. Sent on 09/18/2023Unbelievably great
Rev. Rich was truly exceptional! He added a special touch to our ceremony that we will cherish forever. His organization ensured everything ran smoothly, and his sense of humor added a delightful and light-hearted atmosphere. Most importantly, he truly understood and incorporated our unique goals for the ceremony, making it a truly personalized and memorable experience. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to make our day truly special! -
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Nicole Sent on 09/05/2023Best Officiant in NJ
Richard was so helpful from start to finish. We had no idea what we wanted in a ceremony, only that we wanted to get married. Richard helped us have a short ceremony that was packed with emotion and humor and everything we wanted to say. He gave us the confidence to write and read our own vows. We will never forget our ceremony and we got so many compliments on our choice of officiant! -
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Heather Sent on 08/08/2023Amazing officiant!
Richard was an amazing officiant and was so helpful throughout our planning process. He assisted us with writing our ceremony script, determining logistics such as processional order and seating, and acquiring our official marriage license. He made the entire process seamless and we had nothing to stress about with regards to our ceremony! Richard is so friendly, accommodating, and fun to work with. -
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Caitlin Sent on 06/25/2023Best ceremony ever!!!
We have gotten so many compliments that our ceremony was the best our guests have ever been a part of! Richard built in a little 30 second photo op so that our guests could put their phones away which our guests loved, he zoomed with us multiple times to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted, and was just so easy to get along with. 100 stars! -
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Riley Sent on 06/05/2023Amazing from start to finish
Booking Richard for our wedding ceremony officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He stood out among all of our wedding vendors. Richard was the perfect wedding officiant in many ways. If you are reading this review, you are probably most focused on an officiant’s delivery during the ceremony. Well, he completely crushed this. He was graceful, smooth, funny, and very charismatic. People at our wedding asked us how we knew him because it seemed like we had been family friends for years. His timing was perfect and he directed everyone very well. He had to deal with intense wind gusts during our ceremony on our otherwise perfect day and he made it look easy. And most importantly, he ducked out of the photographs of our first kiss :) However, Richard’s value was not just in his actual ceremony presentation. Both before and during our wedding, he took care of all of the little details and helped us feel that everything was in good hands. Before our wedding, he always came very prepared to our Zoom meetings with many helpful details. He was sensitive to the unique style of ceremony we were looking for and never tried to push us in a certain direction. He helped us talk through different ideas and provided great context as he has been part of many weddings. And after our wedding, he worked with our witnesses to take care of our marriage license so we did not have to worry about it at all during our wedding. Thank you Richard for being such a highlight of our special day!Richard J. Colonna Ministries's reply:
Holy Cow Guys!!! You are AMAZING!!!! Thank you soooo much for the glowing review. My heart is warmed by your words!!!!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BTW!!!!!! Thank you again for taking the time to do this. Reviews like this remind me why I do what I do!!! XOXO -
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Peggy Sent on 01/30/2023Richard is very personable and easy going.
Richard is very down to earth and friendly. He made the whole process easy. The ceremony went smoothly. Would definitely recommend Richard for anybody's wedding ceremony. Thank you so much!!! -
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Alyson Sent on 01/17/2023Phenomenal
Richard executed the most beautiful ceremony we we could have ever dreamed of! My husband and I had a vision and Richard made it happen. It was everything from traditional to a mix of personal experiences. Richard told our story better than anyone could have. He made us laugh and made us cry. We still get compliments to this day of attending the best ceremony. I will go above and beyond of recommending Richard for your ceremony. We will always remember how amazing our ceremony was and how it was the highlight of that day!! -
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Michael Sent on 11/11/2022The Perfect Officiant
Richard was the perfect officiant for us. He is very professional and his personality made the process even better. He walks you through everything. He asks for and sees your vision for what you want in your wedding. He not only asks, but he listens. As he walks you through the scripting process, he offers ideas & options or thoughts. He is the ultimate officiant, if we could give 10 stars we would. He also guides you on the marriage application process as well and how to obtain the marriage license after his job is basically done. Richard goes the extra mile. On the day of our wedding, everything went like clockwork for the ceremony. We highly recommend him for yours. WHEN you decide to obtain Richards services, ask him to tell you about the turnpike life, then he will know you read this. Thank you so much Richard, it was awesome. Michael & EmilyRichard J. Colonna Ministries's reply:
Oh gosh guys!!!! This warmed my heart and so did you!!!!!!! So glad you were happy with the ceremony!!!! -
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William Sent on 09/27/2022Flawless Ceremony
Richard understood exactly what we wanted after initially meeting with him. He put together a ceremony which matched our wishes/needs exactly while tweaking it just a tad - it was like he could read our minds! Richard’s personality, professionalism, and skill have earned him an A+ in our book!Richard J. Colonna Ministries's reply:
Thank you guys!!! I was such a joy and an honor to officiate your union!!! I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your special day! -
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Janelle Sent on 05/25/2022A ceremony to remember forever!
Rev. Rich was a perfect wedding officiant! He made our ceremony truly special. Our guests commented how much they loved our ceremony. He helped us tailor a ceremony exactly the way we wanted it. He is extremely funny, personable, and easy to work with. We highly recommend him for your ceremony! -
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Erika Sent on 11/08/2021Exceptional service
Richard was very professional and organized. He made the ceremony planning process so easy and actually enjoyable. He was very thorough with the outlines and gave great examples and advice. The ceremony was everything we could have Dreamed! -
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Shannon Sent on 10/14/2021Hire Rev Rich!
Reverend Rich was an absolute dream to work with. He has such a great presence about him. He's knowledgeable and was flexible during the entire process of planning our perfect ceremony. He truly went above and beyond to travel for our rehearsal, planned every detail, and executed our ceremony perfectly. Such a joy and pleasure to work with Reverend Rich. -
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Meredith Sent on 09/17/2021Best reverend in nj
I can not say enough kind things about Reverend Richard. From our initial meeting I knew he was the one I needed to marry my husband & I. He made us feel as though it was an uncle marrying us - he was genuinely so happy for us & really cared about making our wedding ceremony special. He was also extremely helpful with nailing down 'the script' and even suggested unique readings to make our ceremony that much more special. Our families & guests raved about him, so the impression he left reached far more than just us. I highly recommend making Reverend Richard a part of your ceremony. If I could get married again he'd be my first call. -
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Melody Sent on 08/31/2021Absolutely amazing!
Rev. Richard is absolutely amazing! He was very organized and really listened to our ideas. The whole experience felt very collaborative.
Our ceremony was everything that we had hoped it'd be. Richard is a very eloquent, articulate public speaker and has such positive energy. Everyone came up to us afterwards and said that they loved our officiant! Thanks Richard :)Richard J. Colonna Ministries's reply:
Melody & Jason, thank you SOOOO much!! What a great review!! I hope you are both well and still embracing the memories of your wedding day!!! -
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