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Sunrise Ministries

Sunrise Ministries

West Greenwich, RI
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    Giana V. Sent on 11/05/2023
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    Beautiful !

    Our ceremony was beautiful thanks to Father. We are so happy we chose him for the ceremony of our special day. Everything went so effortlessly!

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    Giana and Nikolas, thank you both for choosing me to officiant your wedding. It was a wonderful day and the venue was simply perfect. May our Heavenly Father continue to Bless you both as you journey together as husband and wife.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad ✝️
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    Nicole C. Sent on 10/26/2023
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    Perfect Addition to the PERFECT DAY!

    We couldn't have been happier to select Father Brad as our officiant for our wedding day! He was the perfect addition to the most PERFECT DAY (truly) - his services from pre-planning to meeting in person at our venue, couldn't have been more enjoyable and it was so special to us that he could be a part of our forever! You'll love having Father Brad as part of your special day. Thanks again for everything we so appreciate it! xo Nicole & Joe

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Nicole & Joe, thank you both so much for your review of my ministries. I especially thank you for choosing me to be your officiant on your special day. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness as you begin this amazing journey as husband and wife. If I can be of assistance down the road, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    David D. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Excellent service and professionalism

    Father Brad Barco was an absolute joy to be with. He made our day perfect and even ordered perfect weather. Feel free to call upon me in the future for a reference.

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    David & Monica, thank you both for allowing me to be your officiant on your special day. I wish you both a lifetime of joy and happiness.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    Lyndsay B. Sent on 08/20/2023
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    Father Brad is such a nice person!

    Father Brad was an amazing officiant from the first phone call, through the whole planning process to our special day. While we did choose to have a traditional religious ceremony, Father Brad was kind enough to customize it for us. He wrote a beautiful blending of the sands and unity candle blessing which was unique and personal to us. He is very well spoken, has a kind voice and heart that is easily projected in his ceremonies. We greatly recommend Father Brad for any ceremony and plan to use him in the future for our children's baptisms!

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Lyndsay & Michael. Thank you for your review of my services. Most especially thank you for allowing me to be a part of your very special day. You both are an amazing couple, and I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad ✝️
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    Stacie A. Sent on 11/09/2022
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    Unforgettable

    With much research, we fell upon Father Barco and from the moment we spoke over the phone, we knew he was the one we wanted to officiate our marriage. Coming from a Catholic family and not getting married in a church setting means nothing with him with us. He brought that missing piece with him and made it whole. Rev. Barco was personable, calm, friendly and took the time to get to know us as a couple. He made our ceremony absolutely memorable and even gave us great ideas to incorporate! If we had to do it all over again, this would be a no brainer — we’d hire Sunrise Ministries over and over again.

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    Hi Stacie and Israel, thank you so much for your review, it certainly helps to promote our ministry. Most of all thank you both for choosing me to be your officiant on your very special day. The setting you picked for your wedding was simply beautiful. Thank you again and please stay in touch. May our Heavenly Father continue to Bless you both. 🙏✝️
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    Brittany R. Sent on 10/14/2022
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    Great experience

    Fr. Brad was very easy to work with, 100% professional, and fast to respond to all of our questions with great detail. On a personal note he made an effort to get to know us, going out of his way to meet with us and even inviting us to his beautiful home for a pre-wedding planning meeting. We couldn't have imagined a better officiant for our big day. Thank you Fr. Brad!

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    Brittany and Dominick, thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of your very special day. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness as you journey together as husband and wife. Please stay in touch.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Olivia C. Sent on 01/23/2023
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    Great Experience

    We worked with Father Brad for our micro-wedding in September in Newport, RI. We contacted him just weeks prior to our wedding. He laid out the process very clearly and connected with us as necessary. He was a great addition to our day. Overall, we would highly recommend working with Father Brad in the future.

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Olivia and David, thank you for wonderful review of my wedding ceremony. What a great ending on a rainy day. I’ll never forget how the rain stopped and the sun came out just before the ceremony began. I hope you are both doing well. Please stay in touch, and my our Heavenly Father continue to Bless you both.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    Brandon S. Sent on 09/11/2022
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    Wedding priest

    Father Barco was highly professional and communicative on our vision for what we wanted on our wedding day. From readings and personalized memorials, he performed a beautiful ceremony that depicted our marriage and god.

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    Hi Jessica and Brandon, thank you so much for your review. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Thank you again for choosing me as your officiant on your special day.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Karissa F. Sent on 10/01/2022
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    Father Brad

    So amazing at what he does, we are so grateful that Father Brad was able to officiate our wedding! So personable, and humble!
    Father Brad made our ceremony really come together, so from the bottom of our hearts.. THANK YOU!

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Good morning Karissa & Kyle, thank you so much for your review, it’s much appreciated. Thank you also for having me as your officiant. Your wedding venue was just amazing. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Please stay in touch.
    God’s Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    So nice we worked with him twice

    Father Brad is the best. He is calm, kind, caring, reliable and trustworthy. We would recommend him to anyone as a wedding officiant, and we are looking forward to staying in touch with him.

    Our original wedding was planned for 120+ guests in October 2020, but it was postponed due to COVID. We decided to have a small, backyard wedding in September 2020, and Father Brad was at the ready to officiate. We spoke on the phone leading up to the big day, and he took our vision and made it a reality.

    We recently held our postponed, 120+ guest wedding in October 2021, and Father Brad officiated our ceremony for a second time. We wanted to acknowledge the fact that we were already married, but didn't know if we should call it a vow renewal. Father Brad understood our vision, and perfectly crafted a ceremony that contained verbiage for both in a seamless way. He was so organized and prepared, and his presence while officiating is perfect.

    Father Brad is one of a kind; a true gentleman. We are so lucky to have found him and would recommend him to anyone.

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Elizabeth and Patrick, thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is much appreciated. I thank you both again for having me officiant twice on your special day. I feel so much like apart of your family now and wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Please stay in touch and May our Heavenly Father continue to Bless you both.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    Steve G. Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Great Wedding

    The ceremony provided by Father Brad was excellent and a great value. He also suggested a wine box ceremony near the end of the Wedding. Everyone at the reception commented on how they loved it and wished they had done it during their wedding. I would highly recommend using Father Brad

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    Hi Steve and Emily, thank you so much for choosing me to be your officiant on your special day. The location of your wedding was simply fabulous. Thank you for your great review of my services it is much appreciated. If you know of any couples looking to get married, please let me know. Wishing you both a lifetime of joy and happiness.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    Rachael W. Sent on 07/12/2021
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    Excellent!

    Fr. Brad and Sunrise Ministries helped make our wedding perfect! The service was beautiful, heartfelt, and everything we could have hoped for!

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    Hi Rachel and Michael Andrew, thank you both again for choosing me as your officiant on your special day. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate everything worked out well. If I can be of service down the road, please let me know, and we can still go to the original location and renew your vows on a nice sunny day.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    Samantha B. Sent on 01/25/2022
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    Fr. Brad officiated a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony!

    Fr. Brad helped make our wedding ceremony feel special and intimate. Throughout the planning process, he was always reliable, kind, and understanding. Our original wedding was planned for July 2020 but when the pandemic hit, we were forced to postpone for a full year. When we had to change our plans, Fr. Brad was very flexible and accommodating. In the months leading up to our wedding, he worked with us to create a religious ceremony that incorporated my family’s Mexican traditions while still maintaining some personalized elements. We had so many guests tell us they loved when we exchanged love letters & did the wine box ceremony that Fr. Brad suggested. Thank you, Fr. Brad for a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony!

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Dear Samantha and Kenny, thank you both so much for your review. Your wedding was such a memorable day, and your families made us feel so welcomed. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. Please stay in touch, May our Heavenly Father continue to pour down His Blessings upon you.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    James C. Sent on 06/28/2021
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    Very heartfelt

    I was glad Brad could walk us through everything. He was very personable

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Jamie & Dawn, thank you for your 5 star review. It is much appreciated. I look forward to seeing both of you down the road.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Nicole C. Sent on 06/09/2022
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    Fr. Brad was the best!

    Fr. Brad was excellent to work with during our wedding planning process. We had to postpone our wedding date and Sunrise Ministries worked with us to make sure we would have someone for our special day. Fr. Brad was very personable and responsive throughout the whole process. We were able to completely customize our ceremony to be exactly what we wanted. The planning process was extremely easy and a pleasure to do alongside Fr. Brad. We would definitely recommend this vendor!

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    Nicole and Liam, thank you so much for your review and for choosing me as your officiant. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. If you know of anyone contemplating getting married, please give them my information. Again thank you both again.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 10/01/2020
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    Thank you Fr Brad!

    Father Brad made our wedding day so special. We interviewed a couple priests and the others really felt like they did it for show. We met Fr Brad over FaceTime due to covid and he instantly won us over with his genuine conversation, easy going personality, reasonable price, and custom wedding ceremony options. When we postponed our wedding, he was so flexible in being able to oversee both our mini ceremony in the backyard and our future ceremony in 2021. He and his lovely wife arrived at the house right on time and our families were so appreciative of his professionalism and the warmth he brought to our ceremony. We can’t wait to celebrate with Fr Brad in 2021!

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Elizabeth and Patrick, thank you so much for wonderful review. I really appreciate your positive feedback, it helps to promote my ministries. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness, and I’m looking forward to celebrating again with you next year. If you know of any other couples who are planning on getting married please let me know.
    Best wishes and God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Danielle T. Sent on 09/28/2020
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    Perfect Ceremony with Father Brad

    Father Brad was beyond flexible and was with my husband and I every step of the way. Due to Covid our wedding plans changed, and Father Brad was beyond understanding and very flexible with date and venue changes. Our ceremony was perfect, with readings, wine box ceremony and everything Father Brad added to our ceremony was special.

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Danielle and John, thank you both for the great review, and thank you for choosing me to be your officiant on your special day. Searles Castle was a fabulous location and you couldn’t have asked for better weather. If I can be of assistance down the road, please let me know.
    Blessings,
    Fr. Brad
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    Jennifer P. Sent on 09/03/2020
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    Father Brad is the most professional!

    We found Father Brad a couple months before our wedding and we are so happy that we did. Father was very attentive to our needs and requests, putting together a lovely ceremony, including all of our requested personal touches. Father Brad is very kind, thoughtful, and easy to work with! Most importantly, he is extremely professional. He incorporated our religion and chosen readings, as well as special poems and quotes. He customizes to your liking. We are blessed to have had Father Brad marry us.

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Jennifer and Nicholas, thank you so much for your positive review of my services. Officiating at your wedding was a real pleasure for me. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness as you begin your journey together as husband and wife. Please let me know if I can assist you in the future. Looking forward to getting together down the road.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Caitlin D. Sent on 11/11/2019
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    Great day! Father brad was wonderful

    Excellent day! Professional service

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    Hi Caitlin and Hernan, thank you for choosing me to officiate your wedding. It was a great day, and I wish you both happiness as you begin your new journey together.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Margaret Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Thank God for Fr. Brad!

    I fortunately found Fr. Brad 3 months before my wedding, after my original officiant was unable to perform my wedding ceremony due to unexpected health issues. They say everything happens for a reason and I truly believe that in this situation. Father Brad met with my husband and I to discuss our wedding and he truly captured everything we wanted in a ceremony! I am very thankful we met Father Brad and he had room in his schedule to squeeze us in!

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    Margaret and Colin, thank you so much for your review and thank you again for choosing me to be a part of your special day. I wish you both years of joy, happiness and good health. Please stay in touch and if I can be of assistance to you both in any way in the future let me know.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Wonderful experience!

    Father Brad was awesome! We hired him after our other minister backed out due to a prior commitment. We contacted him and he responded right away! He was very good at making sure we were satisfied with what we were doing for the ceremony and even allowed last minute changes. Thank you Father Brad!

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Katie and Eric, thank you so much for your review of my services on your special day. I also thank you for choosing me as your officiant. Your wedding day was certainly spectacular. Wishing you both the very best.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Katie T. Sent on 08/15/2019
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    Regatta Place Wedding

    Father Brad was wonderful! We had a smaller wedding at Regatta Place in Newport RI. Father Brad and his wife kindly invited us to their home to discuss our wedding as well as marriage prior to our wedding! We appreciated his words of wisdom as well as his organization and communication. The ceremony was perfect for us! We appreciated that we were able to have a religious ceremony outside of the church. We highly recommend Father Brad!!

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Katie and Joshua, thank you for your review and especially for the opportunity to officiant at your wedding. I wish you both all the happiness the world has to offer. Please stay in touch.
    God Bless
    Fr. Brad
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    Mona Sent on 10/19/2018
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    Great experience!

    Father Brad was great! When we met with him to discuss things he was very friendly and understood exactly what we wanted. He gave us his honest opinion and made sure to answer all of our crazy questions! He was wonderful to work with and we are so happy and blessed that he was able to perform our ceremony. Thank you for making our special day memorable.

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Mona & Louis, thank you so much for the wonderful review, and thank you both for choosing me to officiate at your wedding. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you both.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Nicole Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Excellent service

    Father Brad was excellent he gave us the idea of using a wine box ceremony. We had never heard of it and we used it and it was a great idea. I would highly recommend him as your minister.

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Hi Nicole, thank you so much for your review. May our Heavenly Father continue to pour out His Blessings upon you and Jeff.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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    Nicole Sent on 10/22/2018
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    Perfect Day!

    I would highly recommend Sunrise Ministries to anyone who is looking for a wedding officiant. They were prompt in responding when we first inquired and we were able to meet in person fairly quickly. I felt that they really made an effort to meet with us and explore our needs. We had Father Brad officiate our special day and he was absolutely amazing. From the very first meeting, he was kind, open to our style, and worked with us endlessly to customize our ceremony. He was punctual to rehearsal and the big day. Everyone commented to us on how personal and emotional the ceremony was. We invited him to stay for the wedding and he even did a beautiful blessing before dinner for us. By the end of the night, he truly felt like family!! We could not have asked for a better person to marry us. Thank you Father Brad!!!

    -Nicole and Anthony

    Sunrise Ministries's reply:

    Dear Nicole and Anthony, thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review. Your wedding was a spectacular day, and I was honored to have the opportunity to be your officiant. You and your entire family made me feel so welcomed and yes I did feel like family by the end of the day.
    May our Heavenly Father continued to Bless you.
    God Bless,
    Fr. Brad
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