I truly believe Wanda is the perfect officiant for just about anyone's wedding!!! She has an amazing calming presence yet is extremely professional and on the ball! My husband and I are not religious, yet we grew up with Catholic and Jewish backgrounds. We wanted to honor the traditions of those backgrounds without making our ceremony overly religious. Wanda worked with us to find the perfect wording for every aspect of our ceremony. During the ceremony itself, Wanda dressed appropriately, spoke clearly, and gave a beautiful introduction. Wanda takes the time to get to know you as a couple and entwine your love story into the words that she speaks. I was very worried that hiring an officiant who didn't know us would feel impersonal but not only did she do an excellent job getting to know us, you could tell she truly felt invested in our relationship. As she says, "she loves, love"! Working with an officiant who feels that way is so so special!
As I mentioned earlier, she is also extremely on the ball! A few examples of this - we had already followed one another on IG prior to our first consultation...during the consultation I noticed that she had already saved a post I made about our engagement in her notes. She had already started to follow along and understand the details of our love story so that she could breadcrumb them into the ceremony. I loved that attention to detail. Additionally, mid-ceremony when I was having trouble keeping the tears in she swiftly pulled a tissue out of what seemed like thin air and discreetly handed it to me. Her preparedness blew me away. She's also very passionate about moving out of the way so that you can have gorgeous "first kiss" photos without a third wheel hanging in the background. This isn't something I had thought of - but it makes a huge difference! You can tell she has learned many helpful tricks throughout her years of experience as she really is prepared for anything!
You really cannot get a better than Wanda's mix of utmost professionalism and expertise, yet still remaining kind and warm. Book her now!!!
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Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Elizabeth, I cannot thank you enough for blowing me away with this review! You and Michael were dream clients who became more like good friends (now I need a tissue for happy tears). Your dream wedding was perfection by all your vendors and especially The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station!
Lindsay C. Married on 05/20/2023
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Fantastic help and wonderful person
Wanda was a wonderful and calming presence at our wedding. She met with us before the wedding and got to know us, and delivered a beautiful and personalized ceremony. She was also very responsive to all our questions.
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Thank you so much for your review! Lindsay, you and David are such a delightful couple and the pleasure was all mine!!
Andrea Married on 04/02/2023
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Very thorough and caring Justice of the Peace
Wanda took the time to learn about our relationship and wishes for the ceremony. She also offered really good advice and insight into the ceremony and post ceremony with other steps (ie. Changing my name etc). Highly recommend’
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Andrea, Thank you for your kind words! You and Steven are a delightful couple (even though Rye stole the show!!).
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Amanda G. Married on 09/25/2022
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Excellent Officiant
Wanda is so graceful and knowledgeable. She is amazing and very helpful. She gave us so many options and helped ease us during the whole process. Highly recommend, our ceremony was perfect because of her! Thank you Wanda!!!!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Oh Amanda, there are so many things I could say about how awesome you & Rich are! Thank you for the lovely words!
Alyssa P. Married on 09/04/2022
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Best Officiant Ever!!
Wanda was the best officiant we could have asked for! She was recommended by a friend who is a wedding coordinator and loves working with Wanda. She provided us with the most personalized amazing ceremony, short and sweet just like we wanted! Throughout the rest of the wedding all of our friends and family kept telling us it was the best ceremony they’ve ever seen! She met with us the months prior to the wedding and really got to know us, incorporating our pups and love of beer in the ceremony. It truly felt like we knew Wanda for years.. If you are considering Wanda to make your special day perfect… do it!!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
You and Connor were a dream couple, Alyssa, and I loved how very cool the "beer ritual" culminated with applause from your guests!
Jessica A. Married on 09/03/2022
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Excellent officiant!!
Wanda officiated our wedding over Labor Day weekend and she made our ceremony beautiful! When we first contacted Wanda she was incredibly responsive and helped answer any questions we had. We had our initial meeting a few months out from the wedding and during that meeting Wanda really helped us plan the perfect ceremony. She is an expert and so professional. She had examples of portions of the ceremony which helped us shape exactly what we wanted. She crafted a personalized ceremony that captured our love story.
The day of the wedding Wanda was prompt and checked in with us at our bridal suite. She held our personal vow books for us during the ceremony until we needed them, and then during the vows she stepped away to ensure the photographs captured just us two saying our personal vows. I know this will make for a wonderful photo! She also stepped out of the frame when we had our first kiss as husband and wife, again ensuring the photographers captured just us. These details may seem so small, but we appreciated it so much. Our guests raved about how beautiful the ceremony was. We would recommend Wanda to anybody looking for an officiant!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Jessica, I knew you and Jasim were the most perfect & gracious couple from our very first meeting and am thrilled that your day was fabulous!
Shannon H. Married on 08/20/2022
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Wanda was amazing!
Wanda was amazing to work with! We met before the wedding and she walked us through the entire process. She asked lots of questions to get to know us and then tailored the ceremony to us perfectly! We had several guests comment saying how they loved the ceremony. We highly recommend!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Shannon, Thank you so much for choosing me and for taking the time to write this review! I was thrilled for you and Sean that you had a picture perfect day at The Candlewood Inn!
Sabrina S. Married on 07/22/2022
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Wanda was a pleasure to work with and created the most beautiful and special ceremony! We couldn’t be any happier.
10/10! Wanda is incredible and write the most beautiful ceremony. She captures your love in a beautiful story and is extremely well spoken and professional. We are so thankful for all her help before, during, and even after the wedding!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Sabrina & Steve, I was so honored to be referred to you by a fellow vendor/friend! Choosing the Aqua Turf Chapel for your huge ceremony was perfect!
Megan W. Married on 07/08/2022
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Perfect ceremony!
We so enjoyed working with Wanda! At our first meeting she spent time getting to know us and helped us build a ceremony that we loved and reflected us as a couple. On wedding day, Wanda arrived early and was ready to go. We received so many compliments from our guests about our ceremony. Wanda handled our marriage license from beginning to end, taking something off of our to-do list. Thank you, Wanda, for being a part of our special day!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Planning your wedding long distance is a daunting task and you made it all come together beautifully! Megan, getting to know you and Brandon was such a pleasure!
Aubrey S. Married on 07/02/2022
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Wanda is…AMAZING
Wanda was next level perfect. Personal, professional, well spoken, and even gave us instructions and forms for a name change!!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Sweet Aubrey, my favorite part of your ceremony was reading the prayer that you and Luke wrote! You are indeed a match made in Heaven!
Gabriela Married on 06/11/2022
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Best officiant around
Wanda did an excellent job at our wedding - she was recommended to us by my now sister-in-law and we could t be happier with our choice. She was perfect!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Gabriela, You and Thomas are a beautiful couple inside and out! I was thrilled that Amanda recommended me!
Paige S. Married on 04/16/2022
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Wanda Chiles JP
Wanda was absolutely amazing! We had no clue how we wanted our ceremony to look and she met with us and got a feel for our personalities and had so many suggestions to help us design the perfect ceremony! Even meshed together two different religions! She was always there if we had any questions and even gave me all the paperwork to make the name change process easier! I would definitely recommend Wanda to anyone in need of a JP!!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Paige, you and Sean are the most beautiful and gracious couple! I was so happy the weather cooperated for your epic outdoor ceremony at The Candlewood Inn!
Jennifer B. Married on 04/15/2022
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Jenny & Victor 4/15/22 Wedding
We had a wonderful experience with Wanda as our Officiant for our April 2022 wedding. She is very experienced and professional in what she does, which is so helpful to couples who have not done this before and aren’t quite sure what exactly they’re looking for in their ceremony. She was able to provide us with suggestions and ideas to make it personal and special for us. We got many, many compliments on what a beautiful ceremony it was!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Jenny! It was such a pleasure getting to know you and Victor! Thank you for choosing me as your JP for your fabulous wedding!
Jennifer H. Married on 10/15/2021
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Great Experience
Wanda was absolutely amazing at our ceremony. Spoke very well and was very engaging. I am so happy we chose her and she was a part of our day! Thanks, Wanda!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Jennifer, I was thrilled you had such a gorgeous blue sky for your Guilford Yacht Club wedding! Wishing you and Mark continued exquisite happiness and love.
Rebecca N. Married on 10/10/2021
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The absolute best!!!!
Wanda was absolutely amazing from start to finish and truly listened to what we wanted our ceremony to be! On the day of our wedding, she delivered the most amazing, thoughtful ceremony and we truly couldn't have asked for anything better. After the ceremony, our guests raved about how wonderful Wanda was and how it felt like she had known us for years with the personal touches she included, such as how we met and talking about our fur babies! We couldn't have asked for a better ceremony and we have Wanda to thank for that!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Rebecca, You and Amy were absolutely beautiful brides and such a perfect couple. Being your JP at StoneHurst at Hampton Valley was indeed an honor and distinct pleasure!
Catherine M. Married on 09/25/2021
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A Personalized and Unique Ceremony
Wanda did an amazing job of officiating our September 2021 wedding. We spoke with a few officiants, and even in that first meeting felt like Wanda was going to do the best job at creating a special and unique ceremony for us! We were right – we wanted a non-denomination ceremony that incorporated nods to both of our religious heritages (Catholic and Jewish), and she helped us craft something that was special and meaningful, and exactly what we wanted! She was very comforting through the whole process, constantly telling me “you’re not allowed to apologize because you’re the bride!” On the day of the wedding, she was very professional and did a wonderful job, and you can tell through every step of the process that she really loves what she does!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Catherine, I was so happy that you and Daron had a picture perfect day and every detail of your wedding was exquisite! Thank you for taking the time to pen those sweet words!
Alyssa V. Married on 09/17/2021
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Wanda Was Amazing!!!!!
I am SO thankful we found Wanda to officiate our wedding. She is an actual angel. She is so sweet, very professional & just great at her job and you can tell she really loves what she does. She made us feel so special leading up to our day and in front of all of our family and friends. She did an amazing job sharing our love story and I felt so comfortable walking into my ceremony knowing that was her goal. If she is available for your wedding date, book her!!!!!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Oh Alyssa! You and Brent are indeed a perfect, charming, beautiful couple! Your sweet words mean more to me than you will ever know!
Kate A. Married on 09/16/2021
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The best…hands down…..experience for a JP!
Wanda was literally awesome and has a heart of gold. If ever having any doubt why her reviews are perfect, just read my review and go for it! Wanda is completely dedicated to her craft and that is to ensure the best experience for her clients! Love you Wanda!
——Kate & Tim
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Oh Kate!! It was such a delight getting to know you and Tim and I was thrilled that your wedding day at Aria was absolute perfection! Wishing you a lifetime filled with even more grand adventures and limitless love!
Alyssa H. Married on 09/05/2021
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Wanda officiated our small wedding in 2020 and our large wedding in 2021! Both ceremonies were perfect! Wanda was able to incorporate my two grandfathers speeches into her ceremony which so so special and meaningful to me. Wanda is very elegant and clear in her speech. She also assisted us with the process to obtain a wedding license and name change paperwork.
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Alyssa & Christopher, I'm thrilled you were able to finally have your big celebration! Thank you for including me in both of your weddings!
Christine H. Married on 09/04/2021
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Amazing, beautiful!!
Wanda is amazing! I was introduced to Wanda over 4 years ago when she officiated my sisters ceremony. So when I started to plan my wedding there wasn’t a question as to who I would like to hire to officiate mine! From the very beginning Wanda was very responsive, with a quick and easy booking process. We met and she was so prepared with all of the right questions and helped us add in things like a thank you to our parents that we hadn’t even thought of and picked out so many details to add to our ceremony. I trusted her full heartedly that she would do an amazing job capturing us and our story, and she did not disappoint ! Thank you Wanda for a beautiful ceremony, full of love and laughter. We will remember it for a life time ! ❤️
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Oh Christine! Thank You for the lovely words! You and Jason are a beautiful couple inside and out...Your wedding was exquisite!
Crystal H. Married on 08/29/2021
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Wanda officiated our August 29, 2021 wedding. After several postponements we were finally able to have our big day. Wanda was very understanding and worked with us every step of the way. She did such a great job at our wedding and our guests loved her words.
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Thank you, Crystal, for taking the time to write this. I loved your wedding at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station & wish you and Mark a lifetime of love and adventures!
Erika B. Married on 08/28/2021
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Amazing JOP!
I couldn't have found a better JOP for our wedding on 8/28! Wanda was so wonderful on the day of but also leading up to the wedding as well. She was professional but so friendly and met up with us to learn our story and get to know us, which turned into the beautiful story she told during the ceremony. I would recommend her to anyone to make their wedding one to remember!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Erika, I was thrilled for you & Carmine that your day turned out so perfectly! Thank you for writing this charming review!
Hannah P. Married on 08/14/2021
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Loved her!
Wanda is so sweet! We loved her! She made our ceremony perfect! Leading up to the wedding she gave us a game plan and all the forms to help me change my name! She was quick to respond to texts, she printed our vows on pretty paper for us and brought them to the ceremony so we didn’t have to carry them! Go with Wanda my guests loved her!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Thank you so much for the lovely words, Hannah! Of all the "how we met" love stories I've been told, your and Matthew's has to be the most charming!
Katie M. Married on 08/13/2021
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Amazing JOP!
Wanda is an amazing JOP! She makes you feel so special during your ceremony. We only met with Wanda once, and she was able to encapsulate our relationship and story so beautifully. She is easy to talk to and extremely responsive. Couldn't recommend Wanda more!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Oh Katie! You and Michael are a perfect couple and I was thrilled to be your Officiant on what was an exquisite day!
Chelsea D. Married on 07/09/2021
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The best experience!
I cannot say enough good things about Wanda! She is so responsive and easy to work with. She really is the best at what she does. From the early stages of planning, to having to reschedule due to COVID, she was with us every step of the way. I would recommend her to anyone getting married or renewing their vows!
Wanda Chiles - Justice of the Peace's reply:
Thank you for taking the time to write these sweet words! Chelsea, you and Josh are a beautiful couple and I was thrilled for you to finally have your dream wedding!
