Monterey Ceremonies by Zia Reviews
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Pamela C. Sent on 10/31/2023Joyful and Thorough!
Zia helped us create an absolutely unforgettable wedding day. We deeply appreciate the thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and heart Zia poured into our ceremony. It was a pleasure working with her in the months leading up to the wedding day; her dependability and meaningful communication put us at ease during what could be a stressful time period. Likewise, everyone we've spoken to has been so complimentary of Zia's passion and personalization. It was the most important part of our day and she absolutely nailed it.Monterey Ceremonies by Zia's reply:
Hi Pam & Kevin, Thank you for your encouraging feedback and reviews!
The ‘Wedding Ring Warming’ and the heart-crafted cards you wrote personally to your people were such a meaningful addition to your ceremony. Although you’d expected your peeps to barely touch the rings, instead they poured their hearts into your wedding bands. The kids blessings were especially amazing!
Your truly awesome photographer Melissa Ergo captured it all, and your team led by Heidi at Coastside Couture rocked-as usual. Thanks again for the privilege of being your wedding officiant, I’ll always remember standing with you on that magical mountaintop in Big Sur. Warmly, ZIA
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Jon Sent on 07/29/2024An unforgettable experience
We had the absolute pleasure of having Zia as our wedding officiant, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From the very first interaction, Zia was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. She genuinely cared about ensuring our ceremony was exactly what we envisioned.
We had several Zoom calls with Zia to go over our custom vows, and her guidance and support during these sessions were invaluable. She made the whole process smooth and enjoyable, and we felt very prepared for the big day.
What truly stood out was how Zia went above and beyond to create a customized order of events for our ceremony. She was very accommodating of our preferences, making sure every detail was perfect. Her dedication and attention to detail made our ceremony truly special and personal. -
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Johnna M. Sent on 06/26/2024Wonderful to work with
Zia was a delight to work with. She made our special moment unforgettable! Thank you Zia! -
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Sasha S. Sent on 11/20/2023
Exceptional.
When my now Wife and I were looking for an officiant we had a couple things that were important to us. 1 - being inclusive. 2 - understanding we are not traditional.
And then we met Zia.
We knew immediately we were safe in her hands and our ceremony was important. Zia worked with us in all capacities to ensure our ceremony was exactly how we wanted. Add more, take out sections, whichever.
The day of our ceremony you could feel the radiant energy that Zia is. She brought so much joy and love.
I could not recommend anyone better. You will forever love your choice having Zia officiate your ceremony.Monterey Ceremonies by Zia's reply:
Wow Sasha & Christina, your review gave me the chills! Saying that you felt safe, supported and seen in our work means the world to me. Thank you for trusting me to ‘hold the space’ for you in gorgeous Garrapata. I treasured Christina expressing that I’d always be a part of your marriage story. I hope you’ll reach back out for your future lifetime celebrations!
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Ellen C. Sent on 02/11/2024
Memorable and Unique
Zia officiated our wedding a few months ago and we had a great experience with her. Zia's dedication to her role was immediately apparent, bringing a warmth and thoughtfulness that resonated with us from the beginning. She has a lot of experience and has her own structured program for creating the wedding ceremony and vows, which was great since we didn't really know where to start. We met with her twice via zoom to go over the ceremony and our vows. She also offered advice on obtaining a marriage license. She was always very easy to communicate with and organized. Her ceremonies have a very distinct and memorable style and we were happy that our ceremony was unique. Throughout the entire process we felt like we were in good hands and would highly recommend Zia as a wedding officiant! -
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Christianna Sent on 05/28/2024Beautiful Ceremony
Zia was such a pleasure to work with! We were able to book with her on short notice because our original venue and officiant was no longer available. In that short amount of time she made sure to meet with us and ask us about our relationship and tailored a beautiful ceremony for us. When we met her, her demeanor was so calming and kind. I’m so glad we found her! -
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Kristen A. Sent on 01/09/2024Collaborative & meaningful experience
Zia was amazing to work with! She took her time getting to know my and my partner's wants and needs and tailored the planning experience around them. She was accepting of all our ideas, both traditional and untraditional, and the entire ceremony planning was very collaborative and meaningful. Zia was very attentive, caring, and fun. Our ceremony was absolutely magical. I highly recommend Zia's services!!Monterey Ceremonies by Zia's reply:
Thanks Jenna & Kristen for your reviews, choosing me to be on your team, and sharing with me your unique, DIY, color coded ‘post its’ line organizational system!
I’ll always hold the image of you standing in that Redwood grove at Glen Oaks, surrounded by sparkling beams of light. Melissa Ergo’s beautiful, photographic heart captured the essence of your connection. I’m honored to have been present in the sacred celebration of your journey, intentions and love. -
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Jocelyn L. Sent on 10/19/2023Best of the Best
Zia was incredible to work with, from our first zoom session all the way till our wedding day. Zia made it clear that she was on our side and would be available for us as a resource when we needed her. She really made us feel so special by getting to know us as individuals and our love story, perfectly crafting it for our ceremony. Zia is very professional and brings such a calming presence to our meetings. Even though my partner and I don't follow a specific religion, Zia took our lead and made us feel so comfortable in our decisions for our ceremony. After our ceremony, my guests came up to me and said that was one of the best ceremonies they've ever witnessed and loved Zia as an officiant. I would absolutely recommend Zia to any couple looking for a traditional religious ceremony or non- religious ceremony.Monterey Ceremonies by Zia's reply:
Hi Jocelyn & Patrick, Thank you for choosing me as your officiant! The Land Acknowledgement that started your ceremony at Lover’s Point was so sincere and thoughtful, and you knocked your personal vows out of the park! Tatiana Scher your photographer extraordinaire rocked. It was a privilege to be on your team!
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Michelle W. Sent on 10/05/2023
Fantastic Ceremony
Zia was very thorough in the process of creating our ceremony. She asked us detailed questions to help personalize our ceremony and showcase our story as a couple. She even asked my husband's family questions regarding his culture and used special touches throughout the ceremony.Monterey Ceremonies by Zia's reply:
Hi Michelle & Adeyinka, Thank you for your feedback! Your wedding at the lovely Perry House was such a special celebration and integration of the Nigerian culture, which Jipeng Han Photography captured in her beautiful way. Michelle, I often think of the heart shaped locket you gave Adeyinka as a wedding gift: with a picture of his mom-resting on his heart. Thanks again for choosing me to be your officiant!
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Julia G. Sent on 05/30/2023Zia - Supportive, Kind, 10/10 Would Recommend
We are working with Zia for pre-marital counseling and also for our ceremony. Zia is super supportive, a great listener, and is helping us navigate the stress of wedding planning. We are excited for her to officiate our wedding this summer and are so glad we found her. We would recommend Zia to any couple looking for an experienced officiant and doesn't know where to start. -
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Anna Sent on 08/04/2022Zia is the best!
I really wanted to find someone who could perform pre-marital counseling for me and my fiancé and who would also officiate our wedding - Zia is wonderful because she is experienced, professional and holds space beautifully for the journey! We have completed our premarital counseling and Zia always treated us with respect and offered a gentle and supportive hand in guiding us along the process. Looking forward to having her officiate for us - I'm certain she is going to facilitate a beautiful ceremony as we embark on this new pilgrimage! Many things during wedding planning seem expensive but in my opinion the process with Zia was well worth it for the sake of improving communication with my partner and helping clarify our goals for the future not just for the wedding but for our marriage! -
Monique R. Sent on 05/05/2023
We had the perfect ceremony and officiant!
Zia officiated our wedding in March 2023 and we could have not asked for a more perfect ceremony and officiant! Zia worked tirelessly with us to craft the most personal, intimate, and memorable ceremony. We incorporated elements from our Jewish/Catholic heritages and Zia helped us every step of the way, making sure we had the perfect mixture of both cultures. Zia was kind, personable, and so much fun throughout the entire process and made us feel so comfortable! We received so many amazing compliments on our ceremony from our friends and family. Thank you Zia! -
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Nick Z. Sent on 10/31/2022Zia is an AMAZING officiant
Zia was fantastic and went above and beyond in making our ceremony incredibly special!!!
From the moment we started working together she was very thoughtful and comfortable to work with. Zia is very clear and thoughtful with how she communicates, plans and conducts a ceremony. We felt that she was personally invested in making our ceremony a success in the planning stages all the way through our wedding day. Our family and guests also loved some of the special and unique suggestions she suggested adding to make our ceremony memorable. It was truly special working with Zia on our ceremony!
We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant! -
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Angie R. Sent on 10/25/2022Memorable moment led so beautifully by Zia!
Zia did such an outstanding job leading our wedding ceremony. She wanted to ensure our day was how we were envisioning it so she went above and beyond. From the warm tone she used to the words and readings she shared - we just felt so appreciative of how much she portrayed what the meaning of marriage was to us. She also made our guest feel like they were a part of our special moment in such a fun way. We couldn't be happier! -
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Teddi B. Sent on 11/06/2022Fantastic Ceremony by Zia!
Zia was such a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She took time to get to know us, and really captured our vision for our ceremony. Zia is personable, professional and fantastic at what she does. During our small beach wedding ceremony in Carmel, she made all of us laugh and tear up multiple times. We couldn’t have asked for a more special ceremony and Zia was a big part of that. -
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Hailey S. Sent on 08/27/2022
Forever grateful
It was wonderful working with Zia as our wedding officiant. My (now) husband and I had no idea how to prep for our wedding ceremony or even what we wanted it to be like! But Zia helped us plan our ceremony in a way that was deeply meaningful for us. Zia was professional, prepared, and I felt secure in her hands leading up to the wedding, and on the big day. As expected, the wedding day was a whirlwind, but Zia had a way of making sure we were 'present' for each moment of our ceremony. I am so grateful that we found Zia, and could not have asked for a better experience. -
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Raymond Sent on 11/14/2022
Zia is amazing and so glad that she was on our "wedding team"
Zia was amazing! She was really part of our team throughout the whole process and all the way through our special day. We can't thank Zia enough for being there for us and guiding us along every step of the way. The whole time she made us feel at ease, gave us advice, and took special care. She was very patient and caring. She also customized and made our ceremony unique to how we wanted it. We would highly recommend Zia! -
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