Donna Rose Gardner - Honey In The Heart Ceremonies Reviews
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Jessica K. Sent on 10/06/2020Like our very own Fairy Godmother!
Donna officiated our very small ceremony a couple of weeks ago, and the experience was wonderful. Donna is so sweet, honest, and easy to talk to. You can tell she dearly loves her work, and absolutely had our best interests at heart! As we prepared for the ceremony, she provided us structure along with plenty of options, and gave us the space we needed to figure out our vows, while also always being available when we had questions. On the big day right before festivities began, Donna checked in with both of us separately right before - it was great to get a little pep talk amidst all the nerves, and to touch base with her in person after the emails and phone and Zoom calls (pandemic times!). The ceremony turned out beautifully thanks to Donna's earnestness and support. Several guests told us afterwards to pass along how much they enjoyed Donna's beautiful, emotional words. As we were able to review the ceremony she'd put together beforehand (minus our vows, which we were keeping secret until the big day), we could to stay in the moment during the ceremony and really take things in, and we are so happy to be able to have the ceremony binder and vow booklets as keepsakes to remember this day going forward. The whole thing was such a surreal experience, we couldn't help but think our brief yet wonderful time with Donna was like having our own caring Fairy Godmother for a little while! Thank you, Donna! We can hardly express our gratitude for all that you did to make us feel comfortable, supported, and to create such a meaningful experience for both us and our guests!Donna Rose Gardner - Honey In The Heart Ceremonies's reply:
It was an honor joining the two of you together in marriage! There truly was magic on your wedding day that was created with a laughter, honesty in the words spoken, and love as the special ingredient that brought you into deeper commitment with each other. I'm grateful for your kind words and I'm wishing you Honey in the Heart for many years to come. -
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Nate H. Sent on 11/05/2023Heartfelt ceremony
We had the privilege of having Donna Rose Gardner as the officiant at our outdoor wedding which took place in the serenely beautiful backdrop of the Redwoods at the Waterfall Lodge this past October. She spent a good amount of time getting to know us, which was beautifully reflected in the words she chose for our ceremony. On the day of the wedding, Donna spoke with an elegance and clarity that resonated with our hearts, and the personal anecdotes she included made the ceremony feel incredibly intimate and special.
We couldn’t have asked for a better person to officiate our marriage, Donna made sure our love story was told in a manner as beautiful and unique as the setting we were in. We highly recommend Donna for anyone looking to have a heartfelt and personalized wedding ceremony.
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Mallory E. Sent on 03/14/2023Special, Personal, and Memorable Ceremony
I don’t think anyone better could have officiated our ceremony, Donna made it better than we could have ever imagined. From the first meeting to the big day, she put so much thought and care into our ceremony that made it truly special. I loved how many options she gave us for our ceremony, we loved choosing the various parts (like the opening words and ring exchange) and we went with a Celtic handfasting ceremony since it felt like the perfect thing for myself and my husband to seal our vows.
We also really enjoyed the love story questionnaire that Donna had us both complete. Even though we didn’t show them to each other until after the wedding, it was fun to do and talk about and brought us closer together in the months leading up to the wedding.
Donna also made us little vow booklets that I will cherish forever. I am so grateful to Donna for making our wedding day something we will remember forever.
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Annamarie A. Sent on 12/18/2020Amazing elopement package serving Northern CA coast!
I cannot say enough about how great our experience with Donna and Rebecca at Elope Santa Cruz was! We were in a bind in September as our previous officiant fell through so we emailed Donna and she promptly set up an appointment to see what we were looking for, with our COVID elopement in November fast approaching. Throughout all the planning, Donna always responded so quickly, and the whole process was so organized with clear timelines of decisions we would need to make and things we would need to send her. We ended up eloping in Big Sur with just us and Donna and Rebecca since we wanted to have the safest ceremony during COVID, and it was perfect. Donna's elocution is really amazing and I didn't realize how drawn in I would be!! She is just so warm and made what could have been a lonely experience without our friends and family, instead, so loving. Rebecca's photos are incredible- her shots of us in a redwood grove were already great, but she knew the perfect nearby beach to go to at sunset for the extra hour we purchased. The icing on the cake was that the turnaround time for the photos was only 2 weeks! I am so thankful my husband found this company online since it was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day! -
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Laura M. Sent on 11/11/2021A Beautiful Ceremony by a Beautiful Person!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Donna and her talents!!! Not only is she a wonderful, sweet, kind, caring person, but her way with words is exceptional. We had many wedding guests give high praise and said it was the best ceremony they've ever attended. Her communication was impeccable, and she truly cares about giving you your perfect wedding. We loved how she took the time to get to know us a little beforehand, and was always immediately responsive when we had any questions about the process. She's extremely flexible and gave us so many choices to help curate the ceremony that was perfect for us. We chose to write our own vows, and she typed them up and created beautiful booklets that matched our color scheme and are now special keepsakes. Through her, we were even able to book a great photographer, Mike Danen, who was also wonderful! I will be forever grateful to Donna for giving us a beautiful wedding and memories of the perfect day that we'll cherish forever. I very highly recommend this beautiful person to officiate your wedding! There aren't enough stars for the rating I wish I could give her! -
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Helen T. Sent on 10/14/2021Heartfelt & Sincere Maiden of Matrimonial Ceremony
Once in a lifetime, if lucky, two things happen.
You meet the partner of your dreams and you decide to marry them.
Then, you meet the person who stands beside you and makes it official. They serve not only as a witness but as the "One" who will align the spoken words with the actions that bring two hearts together to the matrimonial alter.
That very important person is Donna Gardner.
Two weeks ago, she delivered our message of love to the most important people in our life. As messenger, she used her inherent good to share what we felt. As Sage, her delivery had moments of great wisdom and advice that all couples can use today and everyday as they move forward in their journey together.
Donna listened to us as if it were the first time and helped us craft our individual vows. She then eloquently delivered these vows on a beautiful day for all to hear.
We love Donna and feel that she is a part of The Divine's master plan in our lives together from this point forward.
Big Mahalo to this God sent woman for making our special day a glorious moment in time. -
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Alisha M. Sent on 03/09/2022Personal and engaging ceremony!
If you want a completely personal and meaningful wedding ceremony then you have found the perfect fit with Donna! Donna crafted our ceremony in a way that both told our story while keeping it engaging. We heard so many compliments after our ceremony about how great it was, with my grandfather-in-law even saying it was the best ceremony he had ever heard (and he has been to many & does not give compliments just to give compliments)! Donna provided amazing samples and guidance on how a ceremony flows while allowing us to insert details special to our relationship. She provided a questionnaire to get to know our "love story." This not only incorporated "us" so well into the ceremony, but provided a fun pre-wedding activity for us! She recommends you to fill them out individually, so after it was a fun date night to get to read each other's answers over some wine. She made the process easy & enjoyable. She took care of everything with the marriage license after the ceremony-- taking it with her and submitting it so we didn't even need to think about it after. She also gave us a copy of our ceremony in the binder she used with our personalized vow books that she printed and thoughtfully strung together with a ribbon of our wedding color. This is a wedding keepsake that we will treasure forever (& have even decided to read each anniversary). You can NOT go wrong by hiring Donna! Donna-- thank you so very much for making this experience amazing, and our ceremony completely unforgettable. You deserve all the best things. -
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Jordana F. Sent on 09/16/2021Wonderful Wedding Experience
Donna Rose Gardner was a pleasure to work with throughout the process of planning our small wedding ceremony on the beach in Pacific Grove, and she performed beautifully at the ceremony. We had contacted Donna only a couple of weeks before the ceremony date after our original wedding plans had to be changed, and from our very first phone conversation Donna was helpful, reassuring, and competent in her knowledge of where and how to perform the ceremony that we envisioned. Donna connected us to a talented florist and photographer, and offered a range of options for the blessings, statements, and vows that we could select for our ceremony. When we met with Donna on Zoom before the ceremony, her extensive experience as an officiant and passion for her role were apparent, and her grounded presence put us at ease right away. During our wedding ceremony, Donna’s warm energy and heartfelt presentation offered a moving and memorable experience for everyone who was present. We would highly recommend Donna Rose Gardner as a wedding officiant for all types of wedding ceremonies and we are grateful that Donna was able to officiate at our special day!
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Casandra O. Sent on 08/08/2021
Donna and Dayna are the BEST!
Donna and Dayna were so wonderful to work with! Donna worked with my fiancé and I to write a beautiful ceremony that was unique to the two of us-it even tied into our venue! Dayna performed our ceremony and she did it flawlessly. She was professional and truly cared about us and our vision. I highly recommend Honey in the Heart to write and carry out a perfect ceremony for you and your partner! -
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Desiree Sent on 08/03/2021Highly Recommend Donna!
We were put in touch with Donna through the Dream Inn, where we got married using their Horizon beach-front wedding package. We met with Donna several times via Zoom, and she supported us every step of the way through the process of deciding our ceremony, writing our vows, and ensuring our ceremony went through seamlessly. She was supportive of us as a couple, and was sure to rock her pride for us too! I couldn't suggest a better officiant for your big day. Thank you so much, Donna! -
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Ama Sent on 09/14/2020
Welcoming you into marriage with open loving arms
Donna is simply the best. We are so thankful and grateful to her for her warmth, kindness and loving demeanor. When our wedding was postponed due to COVID she offered us a small elopement ceremony in her beautiful home. It was everything and more than we ever could have dreamed of. She truly encompasses everything you could want or need in a wedding officiant. I would get married 100x over just to have her preside over our love. Thank you Donna!Donna Rose Gardner - Honey In The Heart Ceremonies's reply:
Thank you Ama! It was such a joy bringing you together in marriage. Love prevails even in this time! It was such a joy to pronounce you as husband and wife. -
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Lakshmi P. Sent on 12/06/2021Loved working with Elope Santa Cruz!
Donna and Rebecca were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Our wedding was planned during the pandemic and I appreciated their clear communication and collaboration through the process. My husband and I felt truly well taken care of and the day itself met our expectations perfectly. We especially appreciated Donna's efforts to incorporate our Indian customs and traditions into the ceremony to make it even more special. They are a great team and we made wonderful memories together!
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Elana Sent on 06/03/2021Extraordinary
Donna was absolutely wonderful. She was so kind and helpful for months leading up to our wedding. She was so generous with her knowledge and resources. She wrote a beautiful ceremony for us that we will cherish always. Donna’s warmth is such a joy and a blessing to be around. We are ever so grateful to have found her, and recommend her without hesitation. -
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Philippe G. Sent on 01/04/2021Look no further for Kindness, Professionalism and Care
Donna and Rebecca exceeded expectations. The ceremony was beautiful, the process was straightforward and all precautions were taken given the current COVID situation. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Rebecca's photos were splendid. She is great at what she does. We took pictures on the beach and we could not be happier. We would recommend their services wholeheartedly. Our elopement was made all the more special and we have them to thank for it. -
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Camille M. Sent on 01/24/2021
So Wonderful and Meaningful!
Donna officiated my husband and my elopement in Mount Madonna and she couldn't have been more perfect. She was kind on the phone and so responsive. She let us customize our ceremony to fit us and made it all feel so important and personal. Her words were so perfect for the occasion. We'd recommend her to anyone, but especially quarantine couples. Even though we weren't able to have our families with us Donna made it feel like we were surrounded by love. Thank you for a perfect ceremony Donna! -
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Stephanie B. Sent on 10/22/2020Lovely to work with
Donna is thoughtful and kind from the get go. She is helpful and responsive and very much a part of the process. She has a wide variety of ceremony choices to choose from & you are free to add or subtract wording to personalize them. She also creates booklets for your vows & leaves you with a lovely folder as a keepsake. A nice touch.
Also, she can create a package with a florist and photographer if you choose, which can really simplify the process. She is also very reasonably priced!!!
It was a lovely ceremony( even in the time of Covid!!) and she lends a very personal touch. I highly recommend her! -
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Alisa L. Sent on 10/22/2020Absolutely would recommend!!
We were denied our Hawaii wedding due to covid. I found Donna per chance online and I ya e to say she did NOT disappoint. Our wedding was exactly what we imagined aside from having friends and family there. Thank you and Rebecca the photographer for making our day so special and magical!!! -
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