References & Testimonials

"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."
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Thomas
Graves Photography, www.thomasgraves.com |
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" 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
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Hocutt/Prince wedding, July 31 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club |
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"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."
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Streacker/Pearse
wedding, Maryland Inn, Annapolis - April 24th, 2010 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Bofill/Scudder
Wedding, Saint Michael's, Maryland, October 3rd, 2009 |
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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
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Vanessa & Nick, Annapolis Maryland, August 2nd, 2009
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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
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"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."
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With
sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Lisa and Anthony Riband |
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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 |
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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 |
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Michael,
We enjoyed your humor throughout, you were a good fit to our
fun filled wedding!
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Mr
and Mrs Cooper
June 21, 2008 |
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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.
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Knapp
wedding, June 27th, 2008 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club |
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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
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Kendz/Young
Wedding at Pintail Point
April 26th, 2008 |
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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
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Jason/Boehmer
wedding
June third at the Talbot Historical Center Garden
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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...
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Kristen
& Jake |
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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.
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Kate
Neuman
Married October 27th, 2007 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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."
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Love,
Jim and Sarah |
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"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!"
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Abraham
and Deborah Pedraza |
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"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 |
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"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."
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Denise
& Anthony |
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| "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!"
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| Julie
Baker |
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