| ~ Testimonials and Letters of Thanks ~ |
| Dear April, Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing this experience with us. Your guidance and kindness, as your ability to understand (some how intuitively) what we were all about, has been amazing. Your words are beautiful, and your willingness to help us make our day as we imagined it, is more than we could have asked for. You have helped to make this day truly perfect for us and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Peace and Love, Your Friends, Kris and Patrick |
Dear April,
We never thought we would find someone who could create such a beautiful and meaningful
marriage ceremony until we found you. You truly listened to us and found a way to express
our thoughts so elegantly. We have felt comfortable with you through the entire process.
Thank you for being a part of our day.
Love, Robin and Walter.
We never thought we would find someone who could create such a beautiful and meaningful
marriage ceremony until we found you. You truly listened to us and found a way to express
our thoughts so elegantly. We have felt comfortable with you through the entire process.
Thank you for being a part of our day.
Love, Robin and Walter.
Dear April,
Words cannot begin to express how very happy we were with the ceremony. We felt your
words truly expressed who we are as a couple We absolutely loved it. Thank you for your
ideas, support, kindness and patience. You were wonderful. All the time and effort you put
into our ceremony reflected the love you have for your job. We consider ourselves very lucky
to have found you. Thanks again for everything!
Love Natasha and Dylan
Words cannot begin to express how very happy we were with the ceremony. We felt your
words truly expressed who we are as a couple We absolutely loved it. Thank you for your
ideas, support, kindness and patience. You were wonderful. All the time and effort you put
into our ceremony reflected the love you have for your job. We consider ourselves very lucky
to have found you. Thanks again for everything!
Love Natasha and Dylan
Dear Pastor April,
Thank You so very much for the beautiful wedding service that you did for my daughter. It
was heartwarming. As you know my initial thoughts were skepticism and concern over the
context of the ceremony. You see no one in our family had ever been married outside of the
church before. You removed my doubts from the beginning. The entire ceremony was
beautiful. The guests were very impressed and pleased. One guest said that she wished every
girl could have this wedding- "not the money spent or the place, but the feeling of everyone
here together." I was very touched before the comment and realized that part of it was Bethany
-she has always been a people person- and a large part was you. You set the tone for the whole
affair. You made us all remember our connections to one another - the beginning of our own
new lives (so many years ago) and of how very special it really is to share in a wedding. I
thank you from the bottom of my heart!
May God bless you always,
Sincerely, Elizabeth Cooke
Thank You so very much for the beautiful wedding service that you did for my daughter. It
was heartwarming. As you know my initial thoughts were skepticism and concern over the
context of the ceremony. You see no one in our family had ever been married outside of the
church before. You removed my doubts from the beginning. The entire ceremony was
beautiful. The guests were very impressed and pleased. One guest said that she wished every
girl could have this wedding- "not the money spent or the place, but the feeling of everyone
here together." I was very touched before the comment and realized that part of it was Bethany
-she has always been a people person- and a large part was you. You set the tone for the whole
affair. You made us all remember our connections to one another - the beginning of our own
new lives (so many years ago) and of how very special it really is to share in a wedding. I
thank you from the bottom of my heart!
May God bless you always,
Sincerely, Elizabeth Cooke
Dear Pastor April,
How do we begin to say thank you. We spoke with numerous other officiants before choosing
you, and there is no doubt in our minds that we made the right choice. The questions that you
asked us made us think and speak of so many hugely important things, that we were just
running right past. Your thoughtfulness and kindness was imparted to not only us but our
families. The ceremony was perfect! We laughed together, we cried tears of joy together, and
you have given us more than we ever knew we could have gotten from a wedding ceremony.
Again our sincerest Thank-you
Jerry and Linda Berkowski
How do we begin to say thank you. We spoke with numerous other officiants before choosing
you, and there is no doubt in our minds that we made the right choice. The questions that you
asked us made us think and speak of so many hugely important things, that we were just
running right past. Your thoughtfulness and kindness was imparted to not only us but our
families. The ceremony was perfect! We laughed together, we cried tears of joy together, and
you have given us more than we ever knew we could have gotten from a wedding ceremony.
Again our sincerest Thank-you
Jerry and Linda Berkowski
Dear Pastor April,
Thank you so much for EVERYTHING. I expected to hate the meeting process and you made
me comfortable right away. You seemed to know what I was trying to say even though the guy
thing kept it from coming out right. The ceremony was awesome! I had never been to one that
didn't sound like blah, blah, blah, Do you? Do you? But ours was great! Everyone was
listening and actually enjoyed everything that you said. I think because it was more like us
talking through you and they could hear that. Thanks again. YOU ROCK!
All the Best,
Joe and Kim Keller
Thank you so much for EVERYTHING. I expected to hate the meeting process and you made
me comfortable right away. You seemed to know what I was trying to say even though the guy
thing kept it from coming out right. The ceremony was awesome! I had never been to one that
didn't sound like blah, blah, blah, Do you? Do you? But ours was great! Everyone was
listening and actually enjoyed everything that you said. I think because it was more like us
talking through you and they could hear that. Thanks again. YOU ROCK!
All the Best,
Joe and Kim Keller
Dear April,
Greetings from Santorini! Everyone loved the ceremony. It was the best I've ever seen and I
just can't believe it was ours!!! If you ever need ANYTHING from us we will be more than
happy to do it!! Thank you for an amazing day!!
Love, Mike V and Shelly V
Greetings from Santorini! Everyone loved the ceremony. It was the best I've ever seen and I
just can't believe it was ours!!! If you ever need ANYTHING from us we will be more than
happy to do it!! Thank you for an amazing day!!
Love, Mike V and Shelly V
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Dear Pastor April,
Thank you for all of your effort, all of your guidance, and all of your patience. We took great
care in choosing our officiant because we believe a part of that person would stay with us
through the years. We are greatful that it is you who has become a part of our lives in this
way. And we agree that we could not have made a better choice. Everyone was touched by
the ceremony. Thank you again for everything you have done for us and for just being you.
Yours in Faith
Katherine and James Provost
Thank you for all of your effort, all of your guidance, and all of your patience. We took great
care in choosing our officiant because we believe a part of that person would stay with us
through the years. We are greatful that it is you who has become a part of our lives in this
way. And we agree that we could not have made a better choice. Everyone was touched by
the ceremony. Thank you again for everything you have done for us and for just being you.
Yours in Faith
Katherine and James Provost
Dear April,
A thousand thank-you's for a
perfect wedding ceremony. Both
of our families, and our guests are
still talking about how beautiful it
was. You took our thoughts and
presented them exquisitly. The
ceremony would not have been
the same without you. Everyone
said that it was truly magickal,
and it was. I can't tell you how
wonderful I felt then and still
do. Thank you for everything.
We hope to see you again soon!
Love Gene and Alison
A thousand thank-you's for a
perfect wedding ceremony. Both
of our families, and our guests are
still talking about how beautiful it
was. You took our thoughts and
presented them exquisitly. The
ceremony would not have been
the same without you. Everyone
said that it was truly magickal,
and it was. I can't tell you how
wonderful I felt then and still
do. Thank you for everything.
We hope to see you again soon!
Love Gene and Alison
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Dear April,
Thank you so much for being our
minister at the wedding, and for
all your help with writing the
service. It really was lovely. If
you ever have any other UK
couples getting married who
want to email anyone who's been
through the overseas planning
don't hesitate to give them our
email. You were wonderful!
Love, Victoria and Richard
Thank you so much for being our
minister at the wedding, and for
all your help with writing the
service. It really was lovely. If
you ever have any other UK
couples getting married who
want to email anyone who's been
through the overseas planning
don't hesitate to give them our
email. You were wonderful!
Love, Victoria and Richard
| Dear April, How can we put into words the gift you have given us? Thank you so much for finding the words to our love. Our wedding was a reflection of our faith and love for each other. Thank you for all you have done and given us. Love Dawn and Angel |
Dearest Pastor April,
Brian & I would like to thank you for your beautiful ceremony. i appreciate all your input and
devotion to making our day a little easier for us and taking the time to assure me everything
was going to be just fine. With all the hoopla going on, at some point I wasn't sure everything
was under control, but I knew I didn't have to worry about you and you came through just as I
thought. It meant a great deal to us to know you were there for us. I can't thank you enough. It
has been hectic but we will be leaving on Sunday for Aruba and then we can reflect. I am so
looking forward to it. Putting the wedding together in 6 weeks has taken it's toll. Thank you
again for making our day special and I will certainly recommend you if the opportunity ever
arises.
Fondly, Lois
Brian & I would like to thank you for your beautiful ceremony. i appreciate all your input and
devotion to making our day a little easier for us and taking the time to assure me everything
was going to be just fine. With all the hoopla going on, at some point I wasn't sure everything
was under control, but I knew I didn't have to worry about you and you came through just as I
thought. It meant a great deal to us to know you were there for us. I can't thank you enough. It
has been hectic but we will be leaving on Sunday for Aruba and then we can reflect. I am so
looking forward to it. Putting the wedding together in 6 weeks has taken it's toll. Thank you
again for making our day special and I will certainly recommend you if the opportunity ever
arises.
Fondly, Lois
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| Hi April, We just wanted to drop you a note to say THANK YOU so very much for our beautiful ceremony yesterday!! So many of our family and friends told us that it was the most unique, moving and beautiful wedding ceremony they had ever seen. Everyone had so much praise for you and a few even said that your words and your smile brightened up the room :) Thank you again for making our day so special and so beautiful!! Love, Donna and Russ |
April,
Linda and I want to thank you first and foremost for helping to make our day so special. Our
family and friends all commented on how the ceremony was the most beautiful and
inspirational they had ever attended and several couples told us it was the kind of ceremony
they wished they had done when they married. Your words and guidance helped make that
happen and we are forever in your debt for the beautiful memory we share of our wedding.
What an incredible gift you have, to transform what two people feel in their hearts and
communicate that to others.
With heartfelt thanks,
Linda and Mark
Linda and I want to thank you first and foremost for helping to make our day so special. Our
family and friends all commented on how the ceremony was the most beautiful and
inspirational they had ever attended and several couples told us it was the kind of ceremony
they wished they had done when they married. Your words and guidance helped make that
happen and we are forever in your debt for the beautiful memory we share of our wedding.
What an incredible gift you have, to transform what two people feel in their hearts and
communicate that to others.
With heartfelt thanks,
Linda and Mark
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Dear Pastor April,
We wanted to thank you for
the wonderful ceremony that
you conducted for our
wedding. It was so magical
and everyone is still raving
about it. It will be a day that
we will never forget. We
loved your poise and
gracefulness in handling the
ceremony. Thank you and
All the best,
Simone and Jameel
We wanted to thank you for
the wonderful ceremony that
you conducted for our
wedding. It was so magical
and everyone is still raving
about it. It will be a day that
we will never forget. We
loved your poise and
gracefulness in handling the
ceremony. Thank you and
All the best,
Simone and Jameel
| Dear April, Thank you so much for making our wedding a wonderful and special day. Everyone was so touched by our ceremony, it was exactly what we were hoping for. Also, thank you for being so flexible when the great wind decided to blow in and we had to change location at the last minute! We will recommend you to everyone we know! Sincerely, Jennie Barrese and Josh Carter |
Hi April,
We were totally thrilled
with the ceremony. We
have had so many, many
compliments about how
beautiful and
meaningful it was.
"Thank you" just
seems so inadequate. I
hope I have the
opportunity to pass your
name along at some
point so others can be as
lucky as we were to
have you.
Love, Ginnie & Herb
We were totally thrilled
with the ceremony. We
have had so many, many
compliments about how
beautiful and
meaningful it was.
"Thank you" just
seems so inadequate. I
hope I have the
opportunity to pass your
name along at some
point so others can be as
lucky as we were to
have you.
Love, Ginnie & Herb
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Hello April!
We just wanted to send a quick thank you for the wonderful ceremony Saturday.
Everyone loved it and it made even the most hardened boys cry!
Thank you so much!
Christi & Brett
We just wanted to send a quick thank you for the wonderful ceremony Saturday.
Everyone loved it and it made even the most hardened boys cry!
Thank you so much!
Christi & Brett
| Hi April - Kenny and I have just returned from our honeymoon, and just wanted to say Thank you again, you did an awesome, awesome job!! The ceremony was great. I had so many people come up to me throughout the night to compliment you...everyone really enjoyed it. If I come across any engaged couples...I will surely recommend you :) Thanks again!!! Rachel King Denston |
Hi April,
Thank you for performing the ceremony for us. We're both honored and thrilled to have you
officiating our marriage. What you did far exceeded our expectations, especially given the
short time frame you had. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you for sharing the
excitement and joy of this special moment of ours. Attached are some pictures for your
memory of this crazy couple :)
John and Andie
Thank you for performing the ceremony for us. We're both honored and thrilled to have you
officiating our marriage. What you did far exceeded our expectations, especially given the
short time frame you had. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you for sharing the
excitement and joy of this special moment of ours. Attached are some pictures for your
memory of this crazy couple :)
John and Andie
April-
Thank you for such a beautiful wedding ceremony. You gave us moments that we will
remember forever. Hearing your voice and your words meant so much as we stood there before
all of those people to take our vows. I can’t tell you how many people commented on how
different the ceremony was and how wonderful it made them feel. It was different, it was
unique, it was OURS, and you made that possible. We cannot thank you enough. Now I have a
formal Thank You note and I don’t know where to send it…Let me know, thank you again,
Annie and Mike
The Old Field Club
Thank you for such a beautiful wedding ceremony. You gave us moments that we will
remember forever. Hearing your voice and your words meant so much as we stood there before
all of those people to take our vows. I can’t tell you how many people commented on how
different the ceremony was and how wonderful it made them feel. It was different, it was
unique, it was OURS, and you made that possible. We cannot thank you enough. Now I have a
formal Thank You note and I don’t know where to send it…Let me know, thank you again,
Annie and Mike
The Old Field Club
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