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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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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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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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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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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Jillian B. Sent on 07/21/2020Personal and professional!
From our first phone call, Donna was caring and compassionate and truly went out of her way to accommodate our daughter’s elopement on very short notice. She was prompt, professional, and personalized the ceremony in such a lovely way! Highly recommend! -
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Yoshie B. Sent on 07/27/2020Absolutely wonderful
We consulted Donna on an intimate ceremony just a couple weeks before the big day (and let's face it, we barely had any knowledge on how we were supposed to proceed), but she responded very fast, even gave us suggestions on the location, and guided us through the process! She was very sweet and kind, along with the photographer Rebecca. The day was just absolutely wonderful. Thank you again :)Donna Rose Gardner - Honey In The Heart Ceremonies's reply:
Congrats Kaichi and Yoshie and thank you for your kind words! Check out our Instagram post about your wedding (Elope-Santa Cruz Monterey.Bay). You both filled our day with joy from being around your love and happiness -
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Kelly Q. Sent on 05/03/2021Amazing experience!
We worked with Donna on our elopement. Before we even finalized the ceremony, she helped us pick our dream wedding spot, tucked away on a local beach. Donna shared multiple, customizable ceremony options, which helped us immensely to pull together our celebration. Donna was such a pleasure to work with and helped make the day feel so special. Thank you Donna! -
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Samantha R. Sent on 03/01/2020Absolutely delightful
I cannot be more glad to have chosen Donna for our special day. Her daughter Christa was our officiant and an absolute godsend and delight. She was so lovely and made our special day that much more. Thank you times a million for the love, support and communication. Meant the world to me and us. I'd recommend anyone who crosses my path to her. -
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Allison P. Sent on 10/23/2020Lemonade!!
Donna was wonderful to work with. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Being one of the couples who had to change their wedding plans due to COVID-19, Donna was understanding, flexible and open to anything that could make our special day happen. We knew that Donna really cared for us and making our journey into marriage just what we wanted. We highly recommend Donna to help others in this very important step. -
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Haylee E. Sent on 02/05/2020
Pronominal
Donna was wonderful, easy to work with and accommodating. During the ceremony Donna was calming her voice was relaxing. She even provided me with a handkerchief when the tears started rolling. I highly recommend Donna. -
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Diana G. Sent on 12/10/2019Consultation and Communication
Donna has been absolutely incredible and flexible with me so far!
We had an amazing initial chat, her process with documentation and signing is so easy!
So far absolutely brilliant and removed so much additional stress from us!
I can’t wait to keep working with Donna!
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