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"Thanks again for holding such a nice service by the water. As you might imagine, I hear a lot of these, and yours was elegant and simple. Good qualities."

Thomas Graves Photography, www.thomasgraves.com
 



" We wanted to thank you for everything. You were very easy to work with throughout the entire planning process and your sense of humor was refreshing and helped make the planning process less stressful. As far as the actual ceremony, Jill and I really enjoyed it and we also got some great feedback from our friends and family. It was exactly what we wanted - original, meaningful, and relaxed. We liked how you incorporated your sense of humor but still recognized the importance of the ceremony by taking a more serious tone when appropriate. It was the perfect balance! Lastly, we appreciated how you sought us out after the ceremony to give us some heartfelt advice on what it takes for a successful marriage based on your own experience. It became obvious then that you really enjoy what you do and take it very seriously. We will definitely recommend you to others who get married in the area. Thanks again for everything."

Kindest Regards,
Todd and Jill


Hocutt/Prince wedding, July 31 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
 



"From the moment we met Michael, we felt completely comfortable and we knew he was the one we wanted to marry us. He was with us throughout the planning process with answers and advice. On the day of the wedding, he came to each of us separately to make sure we were ready and happy. Everything he said during the ceremony was meaningful and beautiful while his humor and charm were quite refreshing. One minute I was on the verge of tears and the next I was laughing. The ceremony was heartfelt yet relaxed and natural which is exactly the way we wanted it. We recieved so many compliments from our guests and both of our families loved Michael. We could not have asked for a better officiant and we are grateful for the role Michael played in our marriage."

Streacker/Pearse wedding, Maryland Inn, Annapolis - April 24th, 2010
 


Thank you very much for being a very important part of our special day! You did an amazing job, and was a great wedding service. Thank you for adding something about the Resurrection, as we did not want to forget that it was also Easter. Thanks again, it was perfect!

David and Kristy Abel

Svoboda - Abel wedding, Chesapeake Bay Beach Club - April 4th, 2010
 


Dear Michael,

A special thank you for a beautiful ceremony...everyone thought it was great...their married life started off with special thoughts and great advice! We were so lucky to find you....and almost a neighbor!

Sincerely,
Marge Reynolds

Reynolds/Tatusk, Tidewater Inn - Easton, Maryland, October 17th, 2009
 

Hello Michael,

We cant thank you enough for your services at our wonderful wedding. We will remember that day for the rest of our lives and you will be remembered as well. All of your words were loving and kind and we could not have had a more wonderful minister to marry us. Thank you again, and God bless you and your entire family. Im sure they are as wonderful as you.

Many thanks,
Christine and Terence Scudder

Bofill/Scudder Wedding, Saint Michael's, Maryland, October 3rd, 2009
 



Michael,

Thank you so much for the wonderful ceremony. It was more than we expected. First of all, thank you for agreeing to do our ceremony with just a month's notice. Also, thanks especially for accommodating our last minute changes and for making sure everyone was coordinated before the ceremony began. I was a little nervous after our rehearsal the day before since we hadn't worked out some of the details with the ring bearer & how my dad would hand me off, but you made sure it all worked out perfectly. I also found your delivery to be very calming, and despite thinking I would be nervous, it turned out to be enjoyable and I was able to relax and enjoy our ceremony.

Thanks again so much! And thanks for entertaining my nephew! He made sure to show me the spider too. :)

Vanessa & Nick

Vanessa & Nick, Annapolis Maryland, August 2nd, 2009
 



We would like to thank you for such a beautiful and perfect service. We were so happy to have found you to preside over the ceremony, and you exceeded all our hopes for what the service would be! We always make a point for time with one another, and that will most certainly continue going forward, thank you for the advice. Also, thank you for keeping us both calm and being ready to disarm that stress with humor! Once I'm back in Hawaii, we'll be getting to work on our official thank you's, and we'll most certainly send one your way, and hopefully it's able to be utilized. Thank you again so much! Leah

Tanner/Freudenthal, Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, May 24 2009
 


"Thank you very much for officiating our wedding. It is difficult to find the right words to truly express how grateful we are and how perfect the ceremony was. We knew from the first time we met you, and from my first conversation with you, that you were meant to do this for us. Our parents and friends also felt so comfortable with you, enjoyed the beautiful ceremony, and were touched by your message to us and to them. You are a special person, and we are very grateful you could share your gifts with us.

We hope you and your wife are in good health."

With sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Lisa and Anthony Riband
 


Thanks so much Michael!!! We thought you did a beautiful job and we felt that the words you chose were just perfect for us. On a personal note I couldn't have found a better place or way to start my marriage with Art. I couldn't be happier!!

Otten, Balzereit wedding, Tilghman Island Inn
September 18th, 2008
 

Michael was simply fabulous. From the first time we talked on the
phone through the wedding day he was there for whatever we needed. He
helped work with us put together a great wedding ceremony that was
personal to us and our beliefs. Michael continued to check in with us
over our engagement to see how we were doing and even called to let us
know about potential traffic problems our wedding weekend so we could
contact our guests and other vendors. The wedding ceremony went
without a flaw. His speech in the beginning allowed us and our guests
to reflect on why we were truly there and his words greatly added to
our ceremony. We had multiple guests of various religious come up to
us after the wedding and say, "That was the nicest wedding ceremony I
have ever been to." Again the only word to describe our experience
with Michael was fabulous!

Crawford/Baumgartner, Hunter's Oak
August 30, 2008
 

Michael,

We enjoyed your humor throughout, you were a good fit to our fun filled wedding!

Mr and Mrs Cooper
June 21, 2008
 


Michael,

I think you were a bigger hit than the two of us which says a lot about your personality and deliverance. Your words were meaningful to us and flowed effortlessly which is something we will always remember. Your spirit is amazing and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for uniting us.

Take care and I wish you all the best.

Knapp wedding, June 27th, 2008 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
 


Our daughter's wedding day was like a dream. The beautiful atmosphere and
timeless magic is forever in our family's memory. You were a part of that, and
we are grateful to have found you. Your relaxed demeanor was so appreciated.The
words you delivered with such ease, speaking to each and every one who was
gathered to witness this wonderful moment, and it is clear that you have a
special gift.

Thank you so very much for sharing that with us.

With warmest regards,
Linda

Kendz/Young Wedding at Pintail Point
April 26th, 2008
 

Dear Michael,
AJ and I would like to thank you for making our day more special than we could have ever imagined, especially with such short notice. You made us both feel comfortable and more at ease at a time when we were both stressed.

Your reading of our vows was genuine and special and made me appreciate AJ even more. Even our guests commented on how lovely the ceremomy was. It was truly a very special event and I am glad that you were able to be a part of it. Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Michele and AJ

Jason/Boehmer wedding
June third at the Talbot Historical Center Garden
 

Michael, Thank you so much for everything!
You made our day more special than I had ever imagined.

We received so many compliments on the ceremony and so many people asked how we found you because you seem to make everything so personalized. We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better person to oversee the biggest day of our lives. You made it so easy for us to relax and make the ceremony our own, something no one has seen before.

I'll be passing your name on to anyone I know getting married in the area!

Thanks again...

Kristen & Jake
 


Mr. Feehley,
Thanks so much for everything. You did a fantastic job. Matt and I felt at total ease throughout the entire ceremony. It was a perfect evening. Thanks again so much. We are so happy and ready to begin our life together as husband and wife.

Kate Neuman
Married October 27th, 2007
 


Thank you for the wonderful ceremony and your kind wishes. Your attention to detail and inclusion of our wishes and personalities made our small, intimate gathering feel inclusive, loving and moved everyone to feelings of hope and happiness.

Thanks, again and best to you,

Brenda and Bill
 


I just want to tell you how many compliments I received on the ceremony... it was great!
The ceremony was my favorite part of the day.
Thank you!

Jodi Harr
Married September 7th, 2007
 


"We wanted to thank you so much for officiating our wedding this month. From our first meeting, we were struck with your quiet confidence and upbeat personality. We knew as we were planning the wedding that the one thing we did not need to worry about was your role. In planning the ceremony and vows, you were very helpful in suggesting ideas and in smoothly incorporating our ideas. We particularly loved the way you worked the hand fasting into the more traditional ring ceremony. The wedding itself went so smoothly and you were a big part of that. A number of people asked us afterwards if you had known us for a long time as that is the impression they got from the warm ceremony. Considering we had met only a month before, that was a nice compliment. Thanks again for helping create a special day that we will remember fondly forever."

Love, Jim and Sarah
 


"Thank you for being an integral part of our special day, Michael -- from the first meeting, your experience and wry humor put us both at ease. Our family and friends continue to compliment us on the simplicity, beauty and power of the ceremony you performed for us; it expressed our personalities very well and made our wedding day unforgettable. We are so glad we found you!"

Abraham and Deborah Pedraza
 



"Michael, You were fantastic. Thank you! We loved the messages in your ceremony and I loved the small talk on the side (helped keep me calm). Thanks again!"

Elke
 


"Michael, Thank you for assisting in making our wedding day absolutely wonderful. You went above and beyond to make our ceremony suit us perfectly. We can't thank you enough."

Denise & Anthony
 





"Hi Michael, I just want to say thank you so much for officiating our wedding day and making our day so special. Everyone thought you did a beautiful ceremony!"

Julie Baker
 

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