Barbara Boyd Ceremonies Reviews
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Natalie Sent on 10/05/2022Barbara was incredible!
We really can not say enough great things about Barbara -- her calming energy, warm presence and (much needed) organization and clarity throughout the whole process.
We just got married this past Sunday and wanted to reflect on how special Barbara made our wedding weekend.
Barbara was so organized throughout the whole process of creating our vows and guided us (and our families) through every part of the ceremony. Her priority was creating a ceremony that my husband and I envisioned together.
During the ceremony itself, Barbara brought a calm and warm energy, and set the tone for the ceremony. She was so present and guided us through every part of the ceremony.
Several of our guests (including the in-laws!) commented on the ceremony and how beautiful and smooth it went.
We will definitely be calling Barbara for our vow renewal in the future!! Thank you for everything Barbara!!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Dear Sweet Natalie, Thank you soooo much for your and Michael's warm, reflective, and joyful review of my services. It truly was a pleasure assisting you both in creating your wonderful wedding weekend. Surrounded by your loving family and friends, the stately redwoods, being serenaded by the soft and calming music of the violin and cello, plus the slightly cool weather made for a perfect day. Blessings of Love, Comfort and Gratitude!! -
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Emma H. Sent on 09/04/2022I highly recommend Barbara Boyd!
My husband and I just had the pleasure of experiencing a ceremony that Barbara Boyd officiated. Barbara was incredibly organized throughout the process of planning our ceremony and incorporated our feedback into every part of it. She thoughtfully received feedback and her top priority was building a ceremony that we wanted. As per the delivery of the ceremony, Barbara was simply excellent and her experience showed. Both my husband and I really appreciated the reassuring presence she brought to the ceremony, and felt that she guided us through the process. We received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the ceremony was and were struck by how many of our guests told us they became emotional.
Knowing what we now know about Barbara, my husband and I agree that we made the right choice. Thank you for such a wonderful ceremony Barbara!
Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Dear Sweet Emma, Oh! My! Gosh! I blush with gratitude, humbleness and respect. Thank you both for your warm-hearted review. I feel so blessed having had the chance to assist you in creating a wedding ceremony filled with beauty, delight and ease of grace. May you both continue to love, laugh and share your beautiful and precious lives together for the rest of your life. All the Best. -
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Juliana S. Sent on 08/16/2022Best officiant ever!!
Barbara is kind, empathetic, very responsive, and knowledgeable. Hands down, the best officiant I’ve ever met. She made things go incredibly smooth on our big day.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Juliana...The new Mrs.!! Thank you for sharing these beautiful and heartfelt words. It was a pleasure assisting you and your husband as together we created an intimate setting with the "finest of your family and friends." All the best, forever and ever. Barbara -
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Jennah B. Sent on 05/04/2020The BEST Officiant Imaginable!!
Barbara is the most sensitive, dynamic officiant we would have ever hoped for. She took all of our ideas into consideration, and turned our ceremony into the most loving, unique, beautiful experience ever. We couldn't ask for a truer, more vibrant wedding officiant! If we ever renew our vows, we'll be calling on Barbara again.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Jennah, I'm smiling! Thank you for your beautiful words and heartfelt thoughts. I'll forever remember that "barefoot" ceremony on the balcony overlooking the blue pacific ocean. I wish you two a lifetime and beyond of Joy, Friendship, Passion, all in the name of Love!! -
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Dina M. Sent on 11/27/2021Wedding Officiant
Barbara is a GEM. We loved working with her from start to finish. She made us feel like old friends in our consultation, where she gathered information on our love story and what we hoped to have for our ceremony. She involved us in the process of creating the perfect ceremony and then executed this beautiful and thoughtful ceremony. We received so many compliments on having Barbara officiate and many thought she was part of the family. We highly recommend Barbara to be a part of your special day or event.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Dina, Thank you so much for the glowing review. I truly felt part of your family too! Everyone was so elegantly dressed and full of smiles knowing they were there to lovingly witness your and your husbands wedding. I wish you both all the best as you continue to weave your lives together...forever!! -
Mimi Sent on 12/30/2021
Amazinggg!
My husband and I were both apprehensive about having an officiant we didn't know marry us.. however, after one coffee date with Barbara - we walked away feeling confident and excited about her being a part of our ceremony!
We had some ideas of what we wanted our ceremony to look like but couldn't really envision it. Barbara listened to our vision and effortlessly incorporated them into our ceremony. It truly was a magical experience. Thank you so much Barbara!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Mimi, Thank you so much for your beautifully written words. I felt every word of gratitude that you carefully crafted into a heartfelt thanks. It will truly be a day to remember for all of us. Standing on that windswept coastal bluff with the expansive view of the ocean, will forever be lovingly engraved into our hearts. I'm so happy we had the chance to work together. I wish you both the best in your journey as husband and wife! -
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Katie M. Sent on 09/16/2021Made our elopement magical
Our officiant fell ill a few days before the ceremony, luckily Barbara came to the rescue!
Barbara was a pleasure to work with. Communication was always prompt, she asked all the right questions and cleared up any confusion that we had. Barbara takes her work very seriously, she arrived early and was well prepared. I was a bit worried our elopement would be awkward without guests, but her delivery of the ceremony speech was truly moving, she created a magical atmosphere even with just us there.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Katie, thank you so much for your loving and heartfelt words. I'm so happy you and your "husband" were pleased with my services. It was an honor to share in the magical moments, standing among the redwood forest, as you two professed your intention to live your lives together with compassion, kindness and joy. All the Best! -
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Casey M. Sent on 09/14/2021A Dream Officiant!
Barbara was so lovely to work with. She really took the time to help us craft the perfect non-denominational ceremony that would be meaningful to us and our families. She's very responsive, kind, and has a calming energy that really put us at ease on our big day.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Casey, thank you for your glowing review. I was truly honored to act as your Wedding Officiant. Meeting you and your now "husband" was the highlight of my day. Watching you get married surrounded by your loving family and friends, the redwood trees with a view of the ocean was magical. All the best for a lifetime of love, laughter and tender care. Barbara -
Sofiya K. Sent on 09/27/2021
Outstanding!
Barbara was amazing! From the first email we exchanged and the call we had she took time to get to know us and our love story. Everyone's love story is special but ours is my favorite and Barbara understood it and delivered it. Thank you for being so cool with all the surprises I didn't I did mention before hand lol!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Sofiya, Thank you for your heart warming review. It's true, your love story to your beloved is your favorite and it will carry you both, lovingly wrapped in each other's arms, for the rest of your lives. I was honored to witness your heartfelt vows and the sweet surprise you created at the ceremony. Truly, a moment to sweetly remember. -
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J Sent on 11/01/2011Barbara Boyd is just one of those people who has great energy -- a wonderful aura. My husband and I could tell by talking with her via email that she would be a great fit for us, which was confirmed when we interviewed her as a candidate officiant for our wedding. Her manner was so calm, serene, patient and professional, working with her thenceforth was an instant no-brainer for us.
Having chosen Barbara, we found her to be incredibly attentive, responsive, and supportive during our year of wedding planning -- during which time she always gave us patient thoughtful feedback whenever I had any questions pertaining our ceremony or even unrelated wedding topics. Moreover, she was very flexible with our vision and submitted to my nearly obsessive revisions of our ceremony (as a writer, I can often get picky with my editing!).
To compound her supportive presence, Barbara helped keep us on track as the big day approached, and made our ceremony that much cooler by including our self-written vows in her book -- an item that later became ours as a keepsake -- thereby eliminating the need for me to scrawl them on a piece of paper to read during the wedding.
On the wedding day itself, she performed beautifully and did a wonderful job organizing our group and leading the way. Having accepted my invitation to stay for the reception ahead of time, she was also a wonderful addition to the party -- akin to a longtime friend.
For those of you searching for someone who has an intimate presence, an articulate voice, a kind heart, and a quiet strength to preside over your union, Barbara Boyd is the one for you.
On a more secular note, she is affordable, can accommodate any religion or non-religion, and often travels to perform her services and is thus not restricted to the Santa Cruz area :-DBarbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
I truly blush when I read your loving words. Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts about how together we created your special moment. It truly was a day to remember as you worked so beautifully to make it all happen and for it to happen just the way you wanted. Love and light to you both and your wonderful family. -
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Heather S. Sent on 11/09/2020Absolutely perfect
Barbara was absolutely perfect In every way. She was well prepared with options for the perfect ceremony that fit to our personality and beliefs. She was so helpful in ensuring the ceremony ran smoothly. And was so nice and professional. We would definitely recommend her to anyone we know.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Heather, Thank you for your warm-hearted review. I'm so happy you and your husband were pleased with my services. Meeting you on your rehearsal day and having a run-through of the walk-in and ceremony, which made your wedding day flow with ease and grace, was perfect! You both looked radiant as you walked along the sand, leading up to those two precious words, "I Do!" May your marriage be filled with deep gratitude and kindness, laughter and joy filled days. -
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Lisa Sent on 11/10/2020
Best wedding ceremony ever!
Barbara was so great, and easy to work with. She provided us with options for our vows, and we were able to refine them through a series of emails. Even though we had never physically met her prior to our wedding day (due to Covid), we both felt very comfortable with her, like we had known her for a long time. We highly recommend!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Lisa, Thank you for your sweet review. Together, we created a wedding ceremony of your dreams. Overlooking the expansive Pacific Ocean, surrounded by your loving family and friends will truly be a day to remember. May your marriage be filled with kindness and compassion, laughter and joy filled days. All the Best. -
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Julie Sent on 11/09/2020Barbara goes above and beyond
Barbara was amazing and we can't recommend her enough. She did our elopement ceremony and it was so intimate and special. I had called numerous officiants but Barbara really stood out. We automatically felt so comfortable with her on the phone and knew she was the right choice. She is so accommodating and patient. You can tell she really cares about her clients by the questions she asks and the packet she provides. The entire process was easy and lovely. Not once did I ever feel embarrassed, rushed or uncomfortable. It really felt like talking to a close a relative. I
don't know how she does it ! Amazing woman. She is a truly a professional that knows what's she's doing. She gave great pointers and helped us from start to finish and even stayed later to help us finish up. She did not have to stay with us in the freezing cold but she did it anyways and we are so grateful for her. We wouldn't have these amazing photos to keep forever if she had not stayed to help us. We absolutely love her and I highly highly highly recommend others to give her a call.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Julie, Thank you for your beautiful and sincere review. I'm thrilled knowing how much you and your husband enjoyed having me as your Officiant on your lovely wedding day. I wish both of you a marriage filled with grace and deep gratitude, laughter and sweet serenity. Take good care of each other. -
Veronica C. Sent on 11/10/2020
Barbara is the one you want by your side on your day!
Hi everyone, I cannot recommend Barbara enough. She was so flexible and kind as my fiance and I navigated our Covid19 wedding. We had to postpone our wedding once before finding a new date for a mini-mony only to have the reception canceled the day before. During a stressful time, Barbara was calm, reassuring, and kind. She called us when I emailed her saying the reception was going to be canceled and was so positive and centering. Seeing her as we got to the venue made it feel even more real and exciting as so much had changed in the days before. We weren't just getting all dressed up, we were getting married! At last!
Not only was she flexible with moving the wedding date, she helped us create the ceremony of our dreams. She has a hands on approach where she likes to get to know each couple before singing contracts, getting coffee together to see if everyone is a good fit. She offered various ways of creating a ceremony and included our wants to the T (I am Catholic and my husband is Christian so we tailored our ceremony to fit both of our families).
Barbara's calm, welcoming nature made her the perfect person to marry us! We even sent her our vows the week before so she could decide who would go first! She guided us through this entire process with grace, and took our marriage license to the post office as soon as the ceremony was over making sure we knew each step was handled. I am so happy we chose her, and would choose her a million times over. We love you Barbara!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Veronica, Your words, your thoughts, and your sincerity mean so much. Thank you for this beautiful and glowing review. I'm so happy the three of us, you, your husband and I, felt that we were a great fit and worked together to create the wedding ceremony of your dreams. I'll always remember your special day, one that was filled with beauty, divine grace and sacredness. Be well, be in love, and take care. -
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Crystal S. Sent on 10/30/201934 Year Old, my daughter, died too soon....
Barbara Boyd: It’s impossible to sum up in just a few words the beautiful end of life celebration that Barbara made so perfect! We met with Barbara, through tears, hoping to get “help” with my daughters Service. Barbara sat and listened for two hours. She asked about my daughters personality, what her short 34 years had been like. Two days later she sent over a prepared summary of the 3 hour Service, including poems, and the speech she would read to our 100 guests. As sad and uncomfortable as this was, Barbara truly gave my daughter a sweet GOODBYE celebration! Our many thanks to Barbara for her compassion and genuine personality. We could not have pulled this off in one week without her!! Seascape Golf Course Banquet room was the venue and The staff and Chef really made this event special. I didn’t want some cold Chapel, my daughter would not have wanted that.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Crystal, Thank you so much for your heartfelt and sincere review. I'm truly touched knowing that you and your family and friends could gather at this most tender time and feel a sense of peace and joy as together we created your daughters Celebration of Life. Thank you for taking the time to write and to share your sweet memories of your beautiful girl. May you continue to receive healing energies of light and love as you move through this unexpected and changing time in your life. Many blessings to you and your loved ones. Barbara -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 10/05/2019
An Absolute Charm
I don’t know where to begin! My husband and I were so grateful to have found Barbara. She was absolutely amazing to work with! From our first phone call with her, we knew we wanted her to officiate our wedding. She has such a wonderful and calming energy and is so flexible and willing to work with us to create a beautiful and customized ceremony. Hands down the BEST! She took all the stress of our big day away :). We highly recommend Barbara!!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Kaitlyn, Thank you for your heart warming words and sincerity. It was a pleasure assisting you both in making your wedding day ceremony a dream come true. I also noticed a calm energy envelope you both once you arrived at the altar area and held hands. May you always find comfort in one another, and forever love in your caring hearts. All the Best!! -
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Gabriella B. Sent on 07/09/2019Amazing experience with Barbara!
Barbara made our wedding day so intimate and special. She really put thought into every word said at the wedding to ensure that our friends and family understood what this day meant to us. I’d highly recommend Barbara if you are looking for a wedding officiant that really cares and will put extra thought into making it intimate!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Gaby, Thank you much for your beautiful words. I'm so touched that you and your now, "husband", were pleased with how together we wrote your ceremony. May your life together continue to bring you joy and gratitude. -
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Sarah L. Sent on 07/17/2019
Excellent!
We loved working with Barbara! She had such a calming energy and was very professional. She helped guide us through the whole ceremony and made our wedding so special. She made a notebook of everything said at ceremony, that we got as a keepsake. We really appreciated how responsive she was with emails as well. It was perfect.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful review of my services. I'm so pleased you and your new husband were happy with our time together. I wish you both the most loving, compassionate and fun lifetime together. Celebrate Life! Celebrate You! All the Best!! -
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Ian Sent on 07/06/2019
Barbara was an absolute saint
We had put off finding an officiant for our wedding until pretty close to the wedding. Thankfully, Barbara was one of the recommended officiants that our venue had on their list. When we reached out to her and got the ball rolling, she had met us, got to know us, and had us thinking about the ceremony very quickly. Barbara was efficient, understanding, very knowledgeable, and very welcoming.
She gave us preset options for the phrasing for each of the parts of the wedding and allowed us to customize any of them to our heart's desire to make the wedding truly ours. The cream on the cake was offering to construct a keepsake ceremony book with the words of the ceremony and pages for our guests to sign for a really affordable price.
Barbara is simply the best.Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Thank You Ian, for the beautiful words you and your wife have written about my services. I'm thrilled to know how happy you were as together we created your heartfelt wedding ceremony. I'm wishing both of you an abundance of love, joy and sweet laughter as you walk hand in hand as husband and wife. -
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Christina Sent on 12/19/2018
Barbara is amazing!
Barbara did the most beautiful job with our ceremony and I am so happy we chose her to work with! Initially, we had considered asking a friend to get ordained online to do it, but right from the very beginning were so relieved we went this route instead. Barbara has a wealth of experience and ideas to draw from, making the whole process so much easier and more seamless! She helped us craft the most perfect wedding ceremony and it could not have been better.
Barbara was really communicative, worked closely with us and was quick to respond to any questions and ideas we had. Throughout the planning process, when there were times we didn't know what exactly we wanted to do, she would offer a range of suggestions for our consideration, allowing us to pick what we thought best suited us as a couple.
She is also warm, friendly and helpful. She made our ceremony so special and we are very grateful!Barbara Boyd Ceremonies's reply:
Christina, Thank you so much for your beautifully written review. I'm so pleased you and your now Husband were happy with my services, from the first time we met at the Bridal Fair to the moment you both said, "I Do!" Surrounded by your loving and supportive family and friends in the middle of the forest is a day I will also truly remember. Have a Happy and Prosperous Holiday Season! All the Best -
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