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Waning Moon Weddings by LaToya

Waning Moon Weddings by LaToya

New Orleans, LA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Angelica P. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Perfection

    Minister Toya is absolutely amazing!! Toya is genuine and funny. She helped us along the way, she knew exactly what to say, and made us feel at ease. Very grateful for her support and kindness. If you’re looking for an officiant, Toya is wonderful!
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    Dhili A. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Just perfect …

    LaToya was amazing! We only booked 3 weeks before (from England) and had no idea what we had to do. LaToya guided us through the process and made it so easy and wonderful. Our actual ceremony was so so beautiful. She had really listened and it could not have been more perfect. We feel genuinely fortunate that we randomly found LaToya.
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    Kali S. Sent on 03/11/2023
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    Perfectly Captured Our Love Story

    Minister Toya was able to facilitate a loving a joyous ceremony for our friends and family. It was clear that she understood our love and was able to masterfully create an engaging start to our big day! We would recommend ten times over - excellent vendor choice!
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    Brooke D. Sent on 12/18/2022
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    Extraordinary from Start to Finish!

    We're a nontraditional couple that chose to have our destination micro-wedding (26 guests) in New Orleans, and we knew it would be vital to have an officiant that could match our laidback, but intimate energy. We were beyond lucky to find LaToya, and she was a perfect fit from start to finish.

    We knew from the first phone call that she was THE officiant for us! She got back to us very quickly after our initial inquiry, was transparent about her pricing, and provided us with templates that helped us consider what we wanted our ceremony to look/feel like.

    Our friend streamed and recorded our ceremony on Zoom for distant family to join virtually, and we realized that our ceremony was a total of 12 minutes long. It was 12 minutes of perfection for us, and afterwards SEVERAL of our guests told us they thought LaToya was fantastic. She had a major impact on both us and our guests in a short amount of time. She had all of us laughing, crying, and remaining present for our magical moment at the altar. With the mention of some of our sweetest memories around about how we met, what we enjoy, etc, LaToya created a space of ultimate joy.

    Prior to the wedding, we only met via Zoom because we chose not to have a wedding rehearsal, but LaToya showed up for us in the biggest way and brought our ceremony dreams to life. We are eternally grateful.
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    Kemalashunda H. Sent on 12/08/2022
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    Private ceremony perfect

    She was magnificent willing and goes over and beyond to make it happen she’s perfect
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    Lawanda W. Sent on 05/25/2022
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    A truly beautiful and loving experience

    I cannot do justice in describing our experience with LaToya of Waning Moon Weddings. We were attracted to her business by the photos on her website of her beautiful smile. We were not disappointed when we connected with her. She made us feel special every step of the way. On the practical side, she was efficient and professional. But on the more emotional side, she put us at ease and personalized our tiny elopement. We feel very fortunate to have had her as part of our wedding. We recommend her enthusiastically!
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    Jamie-Lee T. Sent on 07/06/2022
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    Our Special Elopement

    LaToya is the pinnacle of professionalism. My now husband and I decided to elope in New Orleans, and when searching for an officiant I immediately found Waning Moon Weddings, and I just had a feeling! We had sessions for us to get to know her and get comfortable, as well as her getting to know us. The information she gathered would make it into our very personalized ceremony. She is attentive and sweet, and even helped us during our photo session (stopping cars and all!). I would 100% recommend her services!
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    Alexis P. Sent on 02/23/2022
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    The best officiant!

    LaToya helped make our day so special! She was such a joy to work with throughout the whole process. Our first meeting with her was a wonderful experience, the script was so special and personal, and the rehearsal and ceremony could not have been better! She was such a big part of helping make our day and absolute dream. All of our guests/bridal party also commented on how amazing she was too!
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    Heather R. Sent on 12/18/2021
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    Halloween Wedding

    Everything was wonderful. We absolutely loved how personal LaToya's officiant speech was. I don't think we could have found a more perfect person for the job. Amazingly polite, patient, and friendly. We came in from out of town and she was in constant contact and made sure everyone was on the same page throughout the entire process.
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    Jalyna D. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    Latoya is amazing!

    If anyone reading this review is like us, anxious to be in the spotlight and nervous about making the right decision, don't worry -- you've come to the right place. LaToya makes the entire process easy and meaningful. She's so accommodating to every walk of life and takes the time to help you make the ceremony all about YOU, but without all the pressure. LaToya took the time to know our story and worked with us to craft a ceremony that felt right for us. Our guests are still talking about how great LaToya was so if you're looking for an officiant that will make your wedding day stress-free and memorable, look no further.

    -John and Jalyna
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    Walter B. Sent on 12/19/2021
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    Betty and Walter's Elopement

    LaToya was awesome. We were out of state and she really made the process easy through her communication and organization. She was able to capture who we are and what's so special about our journey and the love we have for each other. It was a precious moment.
    Betty and Walter from Cali
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    Dylan S. Sent on 11/01/2021
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    LaToya Is Outstanding!!

    LaToya is an amazing officiant, a wonderful person, and will absolutely be there for you before, during, and after your big day. She took the time and care to really get to know both of us and put together a ceremony that included some of our favorite memories. We were a postponed wedding and LaToya checked in often and kept us updated all along the way. Her words left a lot of people in tears (us included). I wouldn't miss the chance to work with such an amazing officiant. Thank you for everything LaToya!
    -Dylan and Kristin
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    Cher C. Sent on 09/04/2020
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    A Dream Come True

    Our experience with LaToya was AMAZING! From the moment that I reached out to her, until our wedding day, she was engaging, warm, and thoughtful. She has a knack for making you feel at ease and comfortable, which is something that I think we all desire when getting married! Further, the heartfelt vows that she wrote for my husband and I were such a reflection of us and the commitment that we were making to one another. She truly has a gift for what she does and I wish that every couple could experience what my husband and I did with her as our officiant!

    Thank you LaToya!!

    Much love,
    Bryan, Cher, Lewis, and Blue
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    Daniel T. Sent on 07/31/2021
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    LaToya is simply amazing

    LaToya is such an authentic person who is a true master of her craft. From our first interaction with her, we knew she was the one for our ceremony. I can't imagine our wedding without her. Thank you again!
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    Beulah D. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    She is truly AMAZING❤

    Omg, I don't even know where to begin. Latoya is AMAZING. From day one and just following her on social media, I knew she was the one I wanted on my special day. Her energy is out of this world and she love to see others happy.The day of my ceremony I was running a little behind and I was devastated and when I saw her walking towards me (I swear I met a celebrity) but she made me feel at ease, she told me it happens and she just turned the worse moment in the world to the BEST. I would definitely recommend her. At the ceremony its like she knew me and my Wife our whole lives, when she does the consultation to get to know you she really listens and she uses it at the ceremony, so that makes it so much more special
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    Iris A. Sent on 05/30/2021
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    We made a great choice

    It was really a no brainer . I loved the energy she spoke to me online just in her pictures/website , same energy over the phone and in person . I highly recommend her if your looking for a genuine person to usher in your new life union of marriage ❤️
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    Brytney K. Sent on 04/26/2021
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    The best !!!!!!

    LaToya is the absolute best !! She took the time to get to know us and write a very personalized ceremony for us! She brings another level of love and magic to the ceremony! Her passion for her business shines through on everything she does. She was there every step of the way. Our wedding would not have been the same without her !!! Thank you so much for being there and making our day even more special !!!
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    Amber J. Sent on 04/22/2021
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    Love her!

    LaToya is AMAZING! My husband and I are so blessed to have had her as our officiant. She took the time to get to know us, we always could reach out to her with any questions we had and she killed it at our ceremony. My family and friends are still raving about her. She just gives off such great energy and vibes, exactly the type of vibe you want at your wedding! I feel like we have gained a lifelong friend! Thanks again for everything LaToya!
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    Nova S. Sent on 04/19/2021
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    Wedding Bliss 4.3.21

    After keying in a few details on The Knot’s website, we spotted LaToya. After scrolling thru the pictures and videos, we immediately knew she was who we wanted as our officiant. We wanted to experience life, love, and laughter on our special day and she definitely delivered. Her expertise, professionalism, support, and genuineness guided us to the altar comfortably and flawlessly. We felt like we had known her forever; although, we had only contacted her 6 weeks before our wedding date. The advice, recommendations, and personal care received from her exceeded our expectations. She is the absolute best and we recommend you stop looking and start booking...Forever Grateful, Kim + Sunshine
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    Laura Sent on 05/15/2021
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    LaToya is truly a gem of a person!

    LaToya was/is amazing!

    It was super important to us that we had a pre-marital counselor + an officiant combo. She came recommended by our planner because I couldn't really find what I looking for, and ended up checking all of our boxes - local, accessible, affordable, & personable - AND she's funny lol!

    During our initial phone call, she mentioned that she understood if we were still looking to which I replied "no mam we are not we want you". This was probably the easiest decision we made during the whole process.

    LaToya got to know us, shed light on a few issues + how to deal with them, helped us connect even more, delivered a customized ceremony reading, and kept us abreast to the ever changing guidelines around Covid.

    Thank you LaToya!!
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    Elizabeth A. Sent on 01/04/2019
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    Sincerity Means Everything

    From the moment we first spoke I instantly knew that LaToya and Waning Moon was the officiant service I’d been looking for the whole entire time. She has a pleasant and resourceful persona, a vibrant smile, and she brings a passionate energy with every endeavor shown through her creative pursuits to create that unique and magical moment which is your ceremony.
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    Jennifer G. Sent on 11/20/2020
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    Perfectly amazing

    Latoya was the most perfect match for us. I couldn’t have dreamed of anything more beautiful than having her as our officiant. She is professional with the most comfortable, warm spirit, and we are so thankful to have been blessed with her. From the very beginning through each step to the second we said “I do,” and even thereafter, she was so patient, respectful, very knowledgeable, and just had the best personality ever. I will forever be grateful for Latoya. She is 100% absolutely the BEST!
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    Lauren T. Sent on 11/09/2020
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    Simply flawless

    LaToya was an absolute joy to work with! She was with my and my spouse the entire process. She remained diligent and supportive even through the pandemic AND a hurricane! We highly recommend her and Waning Moon Weddings. LaToya will treat you both with respect and dignity. (We are LGBTQ).
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    Juana P. Sent on 10/17/2020
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    Love love love love love her.....

    Our wedding experience, support, love and ceremony was one we would have ever thought possible without LaToya. She is truly a blessing in the light of all obstacles and challenges. She answered my desperate call and never looked back. My husband and I had many changes in our path to marriage. Our wedding spanned from CA to Destin Fl to our final destination and LaToya door steps. She has been our beginning to the end. We were wed on 10-10-20 and could have never thought it would have been as beautiful and fulling. Thank you is not enough. LaToya a true Jem in the ruff.....

    Waning Moon Weddings by LaToya's reply:

    Juana! Thank you so much for this. It was truly a blessing to be a part of the amazing love story you and John are creating. You know I genuinely believe our steps are ordained to bring us exactly where we need to be in every moment. Our paths crossed with deep intention and I will forever carry love and prayers for you and y'alls amazing family!
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    Melissa C. Sent on 10/13/2020
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    Very happy bride!

    LaToya is amazing. Her personality and excitement made her so fun to work with when planning our ceremony. She’ll schedule check in calls with you along the day, hosted large calls with out of town people to share updates on COVID in NOLA and personalized our ceremony to perfectly fit who we are. We loved working with her and absolutely recommend her to anyone!

    Waning Moon Weddings by LaToya's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words Melissa! I'm happy to hear that the check-in calls were helpful. I am almost sad we don't have any reason to hop on large calls with y'all!!
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