Rev Mary Stone
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(41)
From
Arlington, VA
SinceOctober, 2021
About
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I understand that this is a thrilling yet somewhat stressful time with all the planning and coordination involved. As your officiant, my goal is to alleviate as much of that stress as possible when it comes to your ceremony.In order to create a unique and personalized ceremony that truly reflects your personalities and relationship, I typically begin by speaking with you both to gain a better understanding of your vision. From there, I will send you separate questionnaires to fill out. Using your own words, I will then craft a ceremony that tells your story in a meaningful way.
I believe that no one wants to attend or be a part of a dull, formulaic wedding ceremony. That's why I take pride in creating a ceremony that is tailored to each individual couple, incorporating elements that show off their personalities and histories. It's also possible to involve members of your bridal party, groom's party, and guests in the ceremony itself, which can add an extra special touch.
It's truly an honor for me to officiate ceremonies that highlight the vibrant and diverse culture of the Washington DC area. I can't wait to help make your special day even more memorable.
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Rachel T.
It's difficult to express just how incredible our ceremony was with Mary! The fact that so many guests approached us to say that it was the best ceremony they'd ever attended was truly amazing, especially considering the many weddings that both we and our friends and family have been to. Mary was warm, humorous, empathetic and managed to capture everything we'd hoped for, even beyond what we'd imagined for our ceremony. It was tailored precisely to reflect us and our relationship with each other and was completely unique. I can't stress enough how happy we were with Mary and would wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of an officiant.
December 29, 2022
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Danielle S.
It's impossible to fully express our joy at finding Mary. From the beginning, we knew she was the perfect match for us. Our wedding was initially planned for early April, but was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite the sudden upheaval, Mary was a constant source of support and communication. She officiated our intimate elopement ceremony on our original wedding date and will also be officiating our postponed wedding in September for our loved ones. Mary's enthusiasm and positive energy perfectly balance the deep emotional significance of marriage. We are grateful beyond words for finding such an incredible officiant.
September 18, 2022
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John S.
Rev Stone conducted a beautiful wedding ceremony for us. Prior to the event, Mary displayed utmost professionalism and helped us create a customized non-religious ceremony. She involved our guests, making it an interactive celebration, resulting in many compliments from loved ones about her exceptional work. We strongly endorse Mary!
July 2, 2022
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Kyle A.
Right from our first phone call, I knew that Mary was the ideal candidate for the job. Initially, I was apprehensive about hiring an officiant online. However, Mary's warm and friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. She was also very accommodating of our religious (or non-religious) preferences for the ceremony. Mary truly focused on our needs as a couple, and for this, I am truly grateful. Due to COVID-19 postponements, Mary even offered to perform a legal ceremony for us - and it was perfect! She was punctual, professional, and radiated positive energy. Mary made us laugh and crafted a personalized ceremony that left everyone in tears. Our guests adored her, and we can't wait to work with her again next year for our post-COVID wedding. I cannot recommend Mary enough - hire her for your ceremony today!
May 20, 2022
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Samantha C.
Mary is an incredible officiant! Before COVID-19, we had planned a conventional wedding, but circumstances changed when the pandemic hit. Nevertheless, Mary was remarkably adaptable and conducted a small ceremony for my husband and me on our originally scheduled wedding date. She put us at ease and offered reassuring words about our decision to legally marry this year while keeping the option open for a more formal celebration next year. Mary, thank you so much for your unwavering support and dedication!
May 13, 2022