| Review from LIWeddings.com "Officiant- Pastor April- Church of Ancient Ways A+ Pastor April was wonderful. She is the sweetest woman and completely personalized the ceremony for us. After one meeting with her we knew she was doing our ceremony. We decided to incorporate both traditional and our own vows. Our guests and family raved about how personal and romantic the ceremony was. She did a great job and I would highly recommend." Photo by Duet |
| ~ Testimonials & Letters of Thanks 2 ~ |
| Dear April, Thank you so much for our smashing ceremony! Your presence, your words, and your spirit are absolutely beautiful! The aura that you shone upon us, our family, our guests, and our day was extraordinary and has been etched on our memories forever! Thank You! With much love and appreciation, Michelle and Chris |
| Thank you for such a wonderful ceremony! It was more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. It was like a fairy tale! Thank you for joining in our wonderful day. Amy & Selim Wagner's Cove Central Park NYC |
| Hi April, Everyone absolutely raved about the ceremony and how different it was from any wedding they had previously attended. I am also ecstatic that we were able to face everyone throughout the ceremony because it allowed a lot of people to take some really great pictures of us :) I can't believe Jeffrey cried either because a few moments before when I was practicing my vows with my maid of honor, she and I both started to cry! I think it was nerves, because as you were talking I broke out into a giggle fit of sorts when I was trying not to cry :) I attached some pictures from our friends and family for you in case you're interested. Thanks again for everything. Everyone had just the nicest things to say about you, and they were so impressed by our ceremony. We really appreciate it :) We'll keep in touch!!! Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kong (i couldn't resist) |
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| Dearest April, I cannot begin to tell you how much EVERYONE just loved you! We're still getting compliments on the beautiful ceremony you performed. The special touches you added made it so special and when Erik asked, literally at the last minute, if you could add the Handfasting ceremony as a surprise for me, you eagerly obliged and it was seamless! You had a wonderful take-charge attitude that put both Erik and I at ease. One of our guests attended a wedding you officiated the week before and he was just so delighted to see you again at ours - that's the kind of impression you make! Makes us want to do it all over just to see you again!!!!Thank you so, so much for everything! Sharron & Erik Lund |
| Dear Marie April, I just found some moments to thank you... We had a beautiful time which I didn't want to finish... I wish we could stay more on the Lighthouse, listening to your beautiful words about the relationship and love, and our future... I wish you could be with us the next day during the dinner. I want to tell you that your presence was very warm and friendly. You also reminded me a friend of mine from Greece, and it was like she was here with us. It's very interesting some times how people around us look familiar. Thank you for walking all the way up and gave us such beautiful memories. I wish you will give such moments to every couple you meet. Thank you very much, Makaria - Thomas |
My family and I would like to thank you for the wonderful ceremony you performed on June
24 at the Watermill. We found it to be very personal and heartwarming. You really seemed to
have Shawn and Lisa's character and love for each other down pat. So many of the family
remarked to us how the ceremony reached them spiritually without the overly religious
trappings. They found this rewarding on a personal basis because it resonated within them.
Again..Thanks so much!
Bob & Kathy Jones
24 at the Watermill. We found it to be very personal and heartwarming. You really seemed to
have Shawn and Lisa's character and love for each other down pat. So many of the family
remarked to us how the ceremony reached them spiritually without the overly religious
trappings. They found this rewarding on a personal basis because it resonated within them.
Again..Thanks so much!
Bob & Kathy Jones
| Hi April: We want to thank you for the beautiful ceremony you performed for us. You made our wedding day so special. Our friends and family were enamored by the love we expressed to each other. Your words touched all of our hearts. Thank you for making our day even so memorable. We hope to spend time with you again in the near future. April, please know that you will forever be an integral part of our spiritual lives. We love you for what you did for us. Thank you. Love and light, Nathalie and John Tsantakis |
| Pastor April, Thomas and I want to thank you for making our ceremony as unique as we are. Words can not describe how beautiful and special our ceremony was. You captured us better than we could have captured ourselves. Everyone came up to us (when we could stop for a few seconds) and complimented us how lovely and different our ceremony was. Thanks again for everything. Kelly |
| Thank You so much for the most beautiful ceremony. It really was everything we wanted and more. My in-laws still tell me how everyone talks about how if was the “most beautiful” ceremony they have ever been to. I don’t think there was a dry eye that day! Love, Kelley & Tim |
| Hello Rev. April!!! I just wrote up a review on LIW for you :) ... words really can't express how grateful I am for you :). You seriously made our wedding absolutely wonderfully beautiful. There's just not enough adjectives to describe it :). Usually people remember the reception and not the ceremony but not at our wedding :). my goodness .. you truly are a gift from heaven :). Thank you again for all that you did for us. Amy & Victor Jen |
| April, I just wanted to thank you so much for the great job you did performing our wedding ceremony on 4/27. Everyone LOVED you! I'm serious...I had so many people comment on how interesting and different the ceremony was. I am so glad we chose you for this, and just wanted to give you an extra "thank you" from both of us. Thanks again!! Kathi & Michael Tirelli |
| Dear April, First, I'd like to extend a Big Fat THANK YOU!!! You did such a wonderful job on our ceremony...all of our guests were blown away by you & your words...it's the first thing that most of our guests mentioned when commenting on the wedding so once again, thank you for helping to make our day so special. Well, I hope you are well. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks again, Melissa |
| Hi April, This is Jodi Rigotti . You married Dan and I this past November at Timber Point in a ceremony which people still tell me was far and away the most amazing wedding ceremony they have ever seen. April, it was truly out of this world. We are so lucky to have found you. Thank you so much, and we hope you are doing GREAT. Sincerely, Jodi |
| Hi April, I just wanted to say thank you again for a great ceremony. Everyone enjoyed the ceremony as it was a light hearted as we both are. Kathy Gannon! |
| Read more about Sharron & Erik in their New York Daily News article |