Testimonial 27
An Excellent Fit
Joanne was an excellent fit as the officiant for our wedding. She offers many types of ceremonies, from religious to non, and it’s obvious once you meet her, she has a lot of experience to draw on. The meet and greet was very helpful, especially for those with little past experience at weddings. Joanne was able to walk us through options and create a ceremony to fit us incredibly well, personalizing it with our own story. She was organized during the rehearsal and on the day of. Our guests had many wonderful things to say about how enjoyable the ceremony was. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience with Joanne’s help, and could not have written a better ceremony. I would 100% recommend Joanne for any type of wedding ceremony - she makes it seem easy.
~Matt and Kate (2021)
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Testimonial 26
We love Joanne!!
Joanne was very attentive to detail from start to finish in creating a ceremony script that was unique to us. She was responsive to the feedback we had and ensured we were happy with the outcome before proceeding. We could not have asked for a better officiant. The icing on the cake was the Keepsake script of our ceremony she made for us. It’s so awesome as we get to go over elements of the ceremony with each other.
~Sadie and Jody (2021)
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Testimonial 25
Unique Ceremony
Joanne did an amazing job officiating our wedding. The preparations she did was very apparent. The ceremony was thought out carefully and was unique. Many guests commented on how wonderful it was!
~Destiny and Travis (2021)
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Testimonial 24
The Perfect COVID Wedding
Joanne was great in personalizing our experience! With COVID in AB constantly changing the rules and restrictions, we were able to meet via teams/Skype to amend our plans on the fly over a few months. She also took the time to get to know us and find out our story to share with our guests. Joanne helped make our ceremony perfect and helped us get all the little details just right before the big day. Even though it was a blistering 33 degrees, she was 100% there with us and happy to share our day alongside our few family and friends that could attend.
~Kyler and Jennifer (2021)
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Testimonial 23
Super Accommodating!
We highly recommend Joanne, she was very understanding and accommodating regarding uncertainty with COVID restrictions. Between planning a wedding and buying a house my husband and I were very scatter-brained. Joanne was capable of reeling us back in and gently reminding us to focus on what needed to happen and when, so as to be prepared for our ceremony. The ceremony script Joanne put together was very thoughtful and emotional; there was not a dry eye in the house when we were through. Thanks again Joanne!
~Holly and Michael (2021)
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Testimonial 22
Joanne is Amazing
Joanne from Circles and Ceremonies was amazing. The whole ceremony was way beyond our expectations. We had so many unexpected changes during COVID that we decided to just do something simple and quiet. Joanne really got to know us and put a special touch on the ceremony. What started out as a simple wedding turned into something truly beautiful. From our Keepsake script from the ceremony to helping us with pictures and witnesses. She made each of us comfortable with her friendly down to earth mannerisms. We would recommend Joanne to everyone..... and we have :) Thank you so much Joanne.
~Floyd and Jennifer (2021)
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Testimonial 21
Absolutely Perfect!
Joanne was amazing through the whole experience. She was very quick to respond and had wonderful ideas to make our ceremony unique. I think she went above and beyond and completely exceeded our expectations. Both of our families loved the ceremony and they just loved her. She was super professional and we would highly recommend to anyone needing a public speaker for any celebration or event. I know if we need another public speaker for anything, it will be Joanne.
~Sarra and Brendan (2020)
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Testimonial 20
Amazing Wedding Officiant!
Joanne was amazing to work with and exceeded our expectations on officiating our wedding. Joanne took the time to get to know us and worked with us to create the perfect personalized wedding ceremony. She guided us through the process to ensure that everything was planned out and on the day of the wedding everything was taken care of - down to all the small details. Joanne's communication and direction was very professional while still being personable. We would recommend her to anyone that is looking to have a memorable and personalized wedding ceremony.
~Eric and Aurora (2020)
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Testimonial 19
Amazing Vendor!!!
This vendor is very accommodating of their clients and their commitment to the occasion is absolute. Felt very comfortable communicating with them as they are very amiable.
~Hannah and Winston (2020)
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Testimonial 18
Exceeded Our Expectations!
Joanne Van Beek, from Circles and Ceremonies did an unbelievable job officiating the wedding of my father and his long-time companion. She went out of her way to meet with them at their home to get a feel for what they wanted in their ceremony. Joanne included the children on both sides so wonderfully and brought in touches of our lives that were important to my father and my step mom. Joanne crafted the most beautiful ceremony, she brought in humor and touching memories of my father and my stepmom on how they met and the life they have built together. Joanne truly exceeded our expectations, we highly recommend her to anyone getting married, she did an outstanding job! Thanks so much Joanne!
~Leslie (2020)
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Testimonial 15
The Perfect Ceremony!
Our ceremony was perfect! Joanne ensured that every second of it was personal and meaningful. She carefully listened to what each of us was hoping for and helped us with all the details that made it all come together. I loved every second of our wedding, and I will hold the memory close for the rest of my life. Thank you, Joanne!
~Jenn and Ken (2020)
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Testimonial 14
She Made it Happen!
Joanne was so amazing! We had an original plan to get married with someone else but it didn't have that personal touch that we were wanting. When we met Joanne, she saw what we were wanting and made it happen! She was super flexible and nice and we couldn't have asked for anything better!!! Thank you so much Joanne!!!
~Bree and Gab (2020)
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Testimonial 12
It Was Perfect!
The wedding ceremony Joanne created for us was perfect. Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel our original wedding plans and decided to elope to the mountains instead of postponing. Joanne was more than willing to travel the 3 hours to perform our ceremony. She was very organized and helped us create the perfect elopement. She took the time before our ceremony to get to know us and to reach out to our families in order to create a ceremony that was totally personal and unique to us. We would absolutely recommend Joanne to any of our friends and family!
~ Luke and Karissa (2020)
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Testimonial 11
Above and Beyond All Expectations
Talking to Joanne about our very last minute wedding set my heart at ease. She guided us through the process and gave us something so personal that we can treasure always. Looking back I wouldn't change a single thing. The ceremony was truly us, romantic and intimate with a bit of humour. Everything we spoke about came to life and then some. If you need an officiant, Joanne really truly goes above and beyond to make it perfect. Worth it!
~ Robyn and Randy (2020)
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Testimonial 10
Thank You!
As our officiant, Joanne was professional and very friendly. She exceeded all of our expectations! She truly made our ceremony special and personal. We could not have asked for a better person to make our day feel truly blessed.
~ Renee and Merlin
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Testimonial 9
Beyond Perfect
It's hard to keep this review short and sweet but without a doubt Joanne made our wedding day a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We felt Joanne went above and beyond in every way, and helped us through the wedding process step by step. Thank you, Joanne!
~ Kaylee and Bray (2020)
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Testimonial 8
Amazing, Flexible, Easy and Fast
Joanne included everyone in our ceremony … our families and our children. She made our wedding extra special and she accommodated us so well. She definitely answered and helped us with so many of our questions and worries. Joanne is very charismatic and such an amazing person. We highly recommend her👌.
~ Deken and Marie (2020)
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Testimonial 7
Can't Say Enough about Circles and Ceremonies
Due to COVID-19, we had to make the difficult decision to change our wedding celebration. We chose to do a small, intimate gathering and include everyone else via live stream - with little time to do so. Joanne was so positive and encouraging right from the start, despite the time constraints that we put upon her. Within a week, she created a beautiful and personal ceremony, just for us. She sent us a detailed questionnaire that allowed us to really reflect as a couple on what we wanted our ceremony to look like. Joanne even suggested aspects of the ceremony that we would never have considered, and made it that much more special. Although we were unable to meet in person until the wedding rehearsal, Joanne's communication was impeccable - making sure that we were comfortable with our ceremony and so understanding when it came to our changes and last minute additions. She was incredible to work with from the start and I will be recommending her services to everyone in the future.
~ Shelby & Kody (2020)
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Heather & Aaron
The Perfect Balance of Personal and Professional
“In short, Joanne was perfect. As our wedding officiant, she was the perfect balance of personal and professional. In our first meeting she provided us with many ideas about how wedding ceremonies might be conducted. We were able to make meaningful decisions about what we wanted that aligned with our values. Although weddings can be stressful we knew the ceremony would go off beautifully with Joanne in charge. I highly recommend her - she took the time to get to know us in order to curate a beautiful and personal wedding ceremony, just for us. Thank you again Joanne!”
~ Heather and Aaron
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Katy & Kris 3
Exactly What We Wanted
“Joanne was a pure joy to work with when we were planning our wedding day. She is insightful, easy to talk to and very personable. She worked with us to ensure the ceremony was exactly what we wanted. As well, she had many great suggestions and ideas to help guide us. I highly recommend her!”
~ Katy and Kris
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