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Annemarie Juhlian, Wedding Officiant & Non-Denominational Minister ~ Seattle/Tacoma, WA State
Services:
Officiants Unstuffy, Creative, Inclusive, Respectul and Fun! All faiths/traditions. Complimentary meeting.
Phone: (425) 922-1325
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Seattle, WA 98103
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 Overall Rating
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
4.9/5.0
Flexibility:
4.9/5.0
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29 Total Reviews
Daniel
Wedding: 7/23/10
 5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
I would highly recommend Annemarie to anyone! She is extremely professional, highly organized and genuinely warm. We searched for officiants online on various sites and her reviews were all wonderful, so we decided to meet with her. We did a lot of research beforehand and were already pretty sure she would meet our expectations but she was even better than advertised. She is the perfect person to have in your corner on the biggest day of your life to make sure everything falls into place perfectly. My wife and I both have a hard time letting other people take control of situations for us but we felt 100% comfortable letting Annemarie run our day and she completely delivered! Her process for designing an intimate and personal ceremony is extremely effective. She managed to cover everything we wanted within our ceremony and brought many amazing ideas of her own. She created the perfect ceremony and orchestrated masterfully. All of our family and friends walked away truly inspired and so many people mentioned that it was the most perfect wedding they had ever attended. She also made us feel comfortable and because of her presence we were able to relax and enjoy our beautiful ceremony. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know her and if we ever decide to perform a vow renewal we'll be calling on her again!! Thank you Annemarie for being so passionate about your craft and helping us through the best day of our lives!
Posted on , 20
Crystal
Wedding: 7/17/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We loved Annemarie from our very first visit! It was important for us to find the right fit in our Officiant, someone who we were comfortable with, didn't feel judged by, who appreciated our unconventional relationship and understood our spiritual side. We really wanted to include our daughters, friends and family in our ceremony...to make them feel like active participants and very comfortable. She more than accomplished this and brought joy, humor, spirit and light to our ceremony and we couldn't be happier. The ceremony she helped create was more perfect than I could have imagined! She was also there to answer any questions and kept me on task by reminders on important things that I would have forgotten in the craziness of wedding planning like marriage license, LOL!
Posted on , 20
Margot
Wedding: 5/30/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie did an amazing job. We were impressed from the get-go by her efficiency and her professionalism, in addition to her warm demeanor and caring attitude. My husband and I selected a non-denominational officiant because I am Jewish and he is Christian. Annemarie did an outstanding job weaving together both of our faiths. The ceremony was inclusive, warm, caring, humorous, and hopeful - exactly what we requested. In what was the ultimate confirmation that we made the right choice choosing Annemarie, there was a moment during the ceremony where I teared up and was unable to speak. Annemarie put a comforting hand on my shoulder, dropped her voice to match my volume, and finished the "repeat after me" part that way. It was noticed by all of the guests that she was a consummate professional, and I can't recommend her enough. It is obvious that she has done this for a long time, but her experience has honed her skills to the point where she puts people at ease and makes a stressful experience into something loving and memorable. Thanks, Annemarie, for the best day of my life! The wedding was three days ago, so these recollections are very fresh :)
Posted on , 20
Amy
Wedding: 4/24/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We loved Annemarie! We met with her about a year before our wedding. She impressed us from the beginning. She asked great questions of us during our first meeting and set very clear expectations for her and us. About 4 months before the wedding, Annemarie sent us questionnaires for us to complete - one questionnaire we filled out individually and another together. From there, Annemarie put together our beautiful ceremony. She added the perfect level of sentiment, humor, and kindness that fit us. On the day of the ceremony, Annemarie was right on time and we did a walk-through with her about an hour before the actual event. She made sure everyone knew what to do and when and we knew we were in good hands. Be prepared though... once Annemarie shows up, everything suddenly moves at lightening speed! She most definitely takes control of the ceremony which is exactly what we needed her to do.The ceremony itself was perfect. We read through it and were able to provide feedback well in advance but we had so few edits. As mentioned, she added a touch of humor, a touch of sentiment, and created a wonderful memory for us. One of the reasons we liked Annemarie so much is that she also built in a "take away" for us... something that was unique to us which we very much appreciated. During the ceremony, Annemarie really connected with us but also with our guests. At one point, she stepped out around us to address our parents (she couldn't see them directly because of the set up). We thought that was exactly the right touch at the right time. She ad-libbed the ceremony at a couple of points but in just the right way.Bottom line is that Annemarie is great! We have absolutely no regrets about selecting her as our officiant and recommend her without hesitation.
Posted on , 20
Kelli
Wedding: 4/24/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie made our wedding so special and personal. From the moment I met with her, I loved her. She is kind, excited about weddings and knows what she is doing!Throughout the whole process, she was extremly responsive and helpful. We started the process by doing homework by ourselves and as a couple. This helped Anne Marie write such a personal, intimate ceramony that we were able to approve months before the wedding. Our ceramony was beautiful and had quotes from my Mom, best friend and from each other. It was touching, funny and warm. Annemarie led the rehearsal and was so efficent and on the ball. She handled everything that night and the day of the wedding. She arrived early to the wedding and made sure everyone knew what to do and was ready to go. She was PERFECT in the ceramony, she really made our wedding and set the tone for the day. I can't imagine going through the process without her. Everyone kept commenting on how intimate, warm and perfect the ceramony was because of her. She is truly the best-make sure to include her in your special day!
Posted on , 20
joey
Wedding: 4/23/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie is unbelievable to work with. We had to postpone our initial wedding date due to immigration paperwork and Annemarie was so understanding and accomodating. She has an amazing way of personalizing everything and her smile can make anyones day. How could one not pick her? :) She brought such a warth and ease to the day. As it was a small wedding Annemarie was excellent at getting everything coordinated leading up to the ceremony. She was very professional and approachable to work with. Annemarie feels like a friend and we feel very blessed that she was a big part of our day. Thankx again Annemarie - xoxo Chris & Joey Garland.
Posted on , 20
Ryan
Wedding: 4/15/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
My bride and I decided that we wanted an somewhat unconventional wedding in our favorite spot in Seattle; outside and braving whatever weather we might be forced to labor. Annemarie was onboard from the very beginning! (Fortunately our day was beautiful and on the beach!)She come up with many great ideas and fun things to consider that would make our day even more special than we ever anticipated. She was also very adept at being able to read the nature of what made my bride and i so close to eachother, and she ran with it during our ceremony, adding that "just right" personal touch. Most of all, Annemarie is FUN! She knows how to keep everything where it should be: a personal, exciting experience that is customized for the couple. I couldn't think of ever going a different route than the one we choose when she officiated our wedding.If you like the idea of having someone really personalize the wedding, and put a special touch on things, i would highly recommend Annemarie. She really is great at what she does!
Posted on , 20
NewMrsW
Wedding: 3/27/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie was the first vendor we hired as we embarked on our wedding planning adventure, and we are SO GLAD we found her! Her calm and professional demeanor, humor, smile, knowledge, and obvious commitment to her craft were present through every moment of the process. And our ceremony? EVERY guest we spoke to remarked how special, unique, warm, elegant, and fun it was. Our day would not have been as special without Annemarie in it. You can't find a better officiant!
Posted on , 20
Kelly
Wedding: 3/26/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We really couldn't have asked for a better officiant. Originally, we had wanted someone who knew us personally. When that didn't work out, we started our search for an officiant. Annemarie was the first person we met with, and also the last. Both me and my husband knew she was perfect for our wedding during our first meeting. The meeting was all about getting to know us as a couple and what we wanted to create the perfect ceremony. Annemarie listened to everything we had envisioned and offered suggestions that made our ceremony even more special. We ended up with a ceremony that was personal and touching with not many dry eyes in the room. Annemarie is well spoken and professional. I would highly recommend her services to any couple.
Posted on , 20
Carrie
Wedding: 3/21/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
I had an idea about what I wanted for everything in my wedding and reception, but I really needed some direction with the ceremony. We knew we wanted it to be special, personal, fun, a memorable, but we didn't know where to go from there. I found Annemarie by a search online. I don't know what good karma I earned to have randomly found this amazing person, but I'm so glad! She was absolutely amazing. Everyone was talking about how beautiful and fun our ceremony was. She really helped us direct our feelings into words to be shared, and I still smile when I think of our ceremony and the things we were able to say. She also used her amazing organizing skills to get everyone together while I was just getting dressed and being a bride. I had a very small wedding, and there were still so many questions from my parents. She was so amazing and taking care of it all. I can not recommend her enough.
Posted on , 20
Robyn
Wedding: 3/6/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie Juhlian was the perfect officiant for our wedding day! She is very professional and knows the wedding timeline very well so we were well prepared for our wedding day with a custom ceremony prepared in advance of the big day.Annemarie was wonderful at rehearsal making sure we stayed focused on preparing for the ceremony and making sure everyone was comfortable with their part in the ceremony.We received so many compliments after our ceremony about how personal & touching people thought the ceremony was. Annemarie did an excellent job of incorporating our personalities into our ceremony. Her service is well worth every penny of her fee. We feel very blessed that we found her and she was a part of our wedding ceremony.Cheers!Robyn & KennyBallard, WAMarried March 6, 2010
Posted on , 20
CarrieAubrey
Wedding: 10/10/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie was absolutely wonderful! We received so many compliments on our ceremony. One couple even asked for her name because they want her for their daughter's wedding next year! I couldn't be happier with how our ceremony turned out.
Posted on , 20
jolynnmom
Wedding: 8/20/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
She was the best! She made our ceremony so special!
Posted on , 20
Diane M
Wedding: 7/25/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie was a perfect match for my fiance & I - she was the first and only officiant we interviewed and though she encouraged us to interview others before making a final decision, we didn't listen, and booked her without hesitation. A decision that we are so very happy with, the ceremony she delivered was exactly what we wanted and then some. It was the perfect blend of emotion and humor we hoped for. Many of our guests came up to us after and said what a beautiful memorable ceremony it was. Annemarie is a very kind, thoughtful, energetic person who's love for what she does shines through in every aspect of the ceremony. Our gratitude is boundless Annemarie - our many many thanks for a most beautiful ceremony! Mrs. Diane Lee, Seattle WA
Posted on , 20
Andrey
Wedding: 6/27/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie is wonderful to work with - she has a joyous energy that flows over to everyone around her, and sets a great tone for the ceremony! And when the big day came, I had totally forgotten everything we had rehearsed and she was just perfect in subtly directing us through the ceremony so that we could just enjoy being in the moment but still do everything as planned. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony which Annemarie had customized for us. In fact, one of our guests would like her to do a renewal of vows ceremony for a future anniversary! If you'd like to pull off the perfect day, having Annemarie as your officiant will be a great start.
Posted on , 20
Chris
Wedding: 6/20/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
If we had a dollar for every guest of ours who said how awesome (their word) our officiant was, we could probably host another reception. That was one of the first things guests said to us after our ceremony. Annemarie brought such a sense of calm during the ceremony that we were able to focus on hearing the beautiful words she prepared for us and really think about what our ceremony meant to us both. She was a true joy to work with, from our first meeting and the way through the entire process. Will always be grateful to her for all her hard work and the lovely ceremony she created for us. We could not imagine a better experience!We will gladly recommend Annemarie to anyone who is planning their wedding without hesitation.
Posted on , 20
John
Wedding: 6/13/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie was absolutely fantastic, and made our wedding so incredibly special and memorable. We received countless compliments about her after the ceremony, many saying it was the happiest wedding they had ever attended. She really takes over and crafts a wedding ceremony that is unique and custom fit, and eliminates the stress and guesswork. Our wedding was perfect and there were no surprises, just a true representation of our love for each other and a joyful and reverant celebration. Thanks a ton Annemarie!!!
Posted on , 20
Michael
Wedding: 6/6/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
All you really need to do is read the other reviews that predate our wedding date. Our experience echos theirs. Annemarie was great to work with, did a terrific job crafting a personalized ceremony and delivered it with great energy and delight. One of my best friends remarked that the ceremony and our vows sounded just like we wrote the entire thing ourselves, it matched us so well. Annemarie is a true professional and her experience and enthusiam really come through from the beginning of the process to the end result. When she says not to worry about something, that it will all come together and be fine, or that she will make sure something is taken care of, you can believe her!
Posted on , 20
Linda
Wedding: 6/6/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Annemarie Juhlian was quite possibly the best decision I made for my wedding other than my groom. She wrote a ceremony for us that was so personalized that made nearly every family cry and laugh all in the same breath including the bride and groom. She was so well organized at the rehearsal and provided such excellent ideas that made each moment even more treasured. As they say "love is in the details" and Annemarie understands this concept. If you're looking for an officiant who will not stand up, be stuffy and bore your guests through the "I Do's" then this is your gal! Our guests actually enjoyed the ceremony as much as the reception. Thank you is not enough to Annemarie for creating a truly magical day for the two of us and our families!
Posted on , 20
Emily
Wedding: 5/2/09
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
AnneMarie was perfect! I have a very shy husband and was very worried about getting the sincere and meaningful ceremony I always dreamed of without having a groom who was dreading every second of it. Annemarie listened to us and our requests and come up with a the most incredible original ceremony for us. Everyone was touched and I have never been to a wedding before where so many people talked about the officiant. It seemed like she knew us. She was able to involve everyone in the moment and for that Chad and I are both ever so grateful. I have already received requests from guests for information to pass along to others on her services. I cannot thank her enough for making the day run so well and making the ceremony something no one will soon forget. Thank you Emily and Chad Tester Married May 2nd 2009
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