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Ellysimon Sent on 20/07/2024Exceptional Officiant: Personalized, Professional, and Seamlessly Memorable
After meeting several officiants, we chose David to share our special day. He stood out because our conversations with him felt natural and relaxed, and he quickly grasped our desired ambiance and style. We knew he was the right person to be part of this significant moment.
The ceremony is a key part of the wedding, and David played an essential role in engaging our guests, creating an intimate yet fun and memorable experience for everyone. The ceremony's length was perfect, striking a balance that was both impressive and special. David's natural presence made it feel like he had known us for a long time, seamlessly blending into the event, which was very important to us. We also received many compliments from our guests about his heartfelt words and the impact he had on them.
David's professionalism and warmth were evident from our first meeting. He took the time to understand our love story, personalizing the ceremony to reflect our journey together. His eloquence and ability to convey our feelings in such a beautiful way made the ceremony incredibly touching and meaningful.
What meant the most to us was David's ability to make us feel comfortable and ensure a smooth flow during the ceremony. He fit right in, making the occasion truly special for us. His calming presence and clear guidance helped ease any nervousness we had, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment.
In addition to his excellent officiating skills, David's organizational abilities were top-notch. He was punctual, thorough, and always available for any questions or concerns we had. His attention to detail ensured that everything ran seamlessly and his proactive communication kept us informed and confident throughout the planning process.
I wholeheartedly recommend David. He has an exceptional ability to bring people together with his genuine and warm demeanor. He is highly organized and takes the time during the planning phase to get to know the couple, ensuring they feel comfortable from the very beginning. His passion for his role as an officiant truly shines through, making every moment of the ceremony special and unforgettable.Acorn 2 Oak Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you so much Elly and Simon for your generous and kind words. I felt honoured to officiate at your stunning wedding on the beautiful island of Paros. Thank you for choosing me to be part of your plan. -
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Kanachan M. Sent on 02/09/2024So lucky to have found David!
We chose David to be our celebrant because his values for nature resonated with us and we thought he would be great since our ceremony was in the new forest. We feel very lucky to have found David and his service was outstanding. He walked us through step-by-step the process of planning a ceremony that would be personal to us, he was really kind throughout and did an amazing job on the day. We felt relieved to be in safe hands as he clearly knew what he was doing. The best part of David’s service was when he told our love story with the right amount of sincerity and humour that we wanted. We also opted for the hand-fasting ceremony which was really special and we’re so glad we did it. We would recommend David as he is generally a really kind person, he’s amazing at what he does and we feel very lucky and grateful to have found him to be our celebrant :) -
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Alex B. Sent on 18/08/2024Fantastic celebrant
We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant in David. Right from the start he was welcoming, helpful and easy to talk to. The collaboration between us and him on our vows and service prior to the wedding went very smoothly. He allowed us to have plenty of creative freedom with creating our love story, as well as allowing us the flexibility to update or tweak any elements of our story or vows when needed.
He was very generous with his time on the big day, by turning up earlier than initially planned to put us at ease with our preparations, as well as being really friendly and approachable to our friends and family as they arrived. The ceremony itself couldn’t have gone better. David had lots of energy right from the outset and toed the line perfectly between fun and lighthearted as well as genuine sincerity where necessary. After the ceremony he didn’t rush off and stayed to mingle with the guests and have a celebratory drink with us before heading home. We had many guests coming up to us afterwards saying how much they enjoyed his ceremony and we couldn’t agree more with everything they said. We’re thrilled to have chosen David as our wedding celebrant and would absolutely recommend him to all our friends and family in the future. Thank you David! -
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Beth Sent on 30/07/2024Personal, warm and perfect celebrant.
We can’t thank David enough for the ceremony he provided for our special day. From the first message when we reached out David was very personable, made us feel comfortable and worked magic on getting us both to open up (we were both a bit scared!). The speech David prepared was perfect, not too serious but got across our love story in a lovely way. David also helped us with our personal vows and made sure we were on the same page. Following the ceremony our words were printed and presented in a lovely booklet which is a wonderful keepsake. We would recommend David to anyone who is looking for a bespoke, personable and warm ceremony. We couldn't have asked for any more. -
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Anamaria G. Sent on 23/07/2024Brilliant experience!
We chose David for our wedding day as he offered a range of different options and came across as super kind and helpful. From the start David was able to cater to our needs as an interracial couple, and had plenty experience in his field such that any request from us was not new ground. David has a very relaxing and peaceful vibe but is also very structured which worked well throughout the process of writing vows and doing all the logistics.
On the day itself, David was brilliant. I didn’t have to worry about the small details as he had it all covered. You can really trust David to deliver on his promises. The best aspect of David’s services was how he was able to really cater to our needs, revising the script even for the smallest details. I would wholeheartedly recommend David for any future couples, he really is excellent!Acorn 2 Oak Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you Anamaria & Rohan for your kind and generous words. I loved getting to know you both & creating your perfect ceremony. Thank you for choosing me to be your wedding celebrant. I loved playing a small part of your amazing day at Sandon Hall. -
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Amelia M. Sent on 20/07/2024
Personal, refreshing and memorable
Where to begin! My wife and I decided after doing some research that we wanted to make our wedding ceremony personal and not go with the “typical script” of a registrar led ceremony. Upon deciding this, we researched celebrants local to us and David’s name popped up.
We contacted David and set up a meeting at a local coffee shop. From the moment we met David, we could both tell he was the right fit for us! He was warm, open and caring whilst remaining professional and we could tell he really wanted to ensure he captured exactly what we wanted our service to be- and more!
David listened to our story, asked us lots of questions and really took time to get to know us as a couple. David was more than happy to include personal touches like a Quaich (me being Scottish) and include our parents in readings.
On the day, David ensured individually we were ready, prepared and happy and he always had a calm and warm presence about him which was very reassuring in the nervous build up!
I would absolutely recommend anyone thinking of hiring a celebrant to help facilitate their day to not hesitate in contacting David. He really did make our service memorable and personal and we have had numerous compliments by guests on how refreshing it was.
Acorn 2 Oak Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you so much Amelia and Meg for your lovely kind words. It was wonderful getting to know you both and playing a small part in your amazing day. -
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Myles H. Sent on 14/03/2024Perfect in every way
I always thought that the ceremony was the boring part of a wedding, but not at ours! David made it so interesting and personal to us. We had a meeting with him far in advance and so he knew all about how we met, and incorporated it into a really unique ceremony. He mentioned all the important dates and people, and kept it funny and engaging without taking away from the importance and of the marriage. It was really important to us that the ceremony didn't put people to sleep but also didn't feel informal or silly, and David struck the ideal balance. It was definitely everyone's favourite part of the day, and all our guests mentioned how they loved it. If we could go back and redo our wedding we wouldn't change the ceremony one bit, it was perfect to the letter.Acorn 2 Oak Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you so much Myles & Clare, I loved the ceremony too! It was great working with you and helping to make it exactly what you wanted. A beautiful venue, great friends and a wonderful couple...what more could I ask for? I felt privileged to be a part of your big day. Thank you. -
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Anna M. Sent on 19/12/2023Unforgettable experience
My husband and I chose David as our celebrant because of his warmth, professionalism and expertise in designing a ceremony that was personal to us. He helped us to create an unforgettable ceremony, taking the time to learn about us as individuals and a couple, and working flexibility with our unusual planning timeline. The outcome was a beautiful and moving start to our wedding which involved all of our guests and enabled us to both share our love and commitment to one another in a way that felt right for us. Thank you for everything, David! -
Jodie A. Sent on 11/12/2023
Personalised ceremony
We first found David through a Google search and then checked out his website and social media. His glowing reviews definitely made us book in the consultation call. David was excellent in describing what he does, how he can tailor the ceremony to our preferences and answered all of our questions. It was lovely meeting him to discuss our it requirements in person, and was so attentive in listening to our relationship story. On the day itself David was outstanding, liaising with photographers and the groomsmen and chatting with guests. He delivered an intimate and personal ceremony that was conducted brilliantly, even when we had a power cut mid ceremony David stepped in with a candle so my sister could finish her reading. He was charming and funny and everyone commented after how special the ceremony was. We would absolutely recommend David as a celebrant! -
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