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    Ray C. Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Don Gentile Justice of the Peace 5 Stars!!!

    We would highly reccommend Don. He was very accomodating, personable, and really enjoyed having him officiate our Wedding after 25 years together.
    Really Great Experience!!!!!
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    Christopher M. Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Don is the man you want as your JP!

    Look no further! Don IS the guy you want to perform your ceremony. He took real time to get to know us as individuals, and as a couple, to understand our unique story; moreover, how to communicate it meaningfully to our guests. He worked with us to create a ceremony that was truly ours, incorporating all of the elements that make us the couple we are and allowing our guests to see that he really knew us as people. Don was poignant, entertaining, well-spoken, and he created a memorable ceremony that had personal meaning from beginning to end. We could not have found a better person to join us in marriage!
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    John Sent on 12/04/2018
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    You won't find a better person

    Don was amazing from the beginning. He accommodated a skype call with one of us with him, the other in England. He told us of his experience, listened to our story, and asked really relevant questions. We explained the type of service we wanted and he did not disappoint. A number of the guests commented on his service and it being the best they had attended.
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    B..k.. Sent on 10/16/2018
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    Wonderful!

    It was wonderful. We wanted something small, quiet, and tasteful, and that is exactly what we received. Don was very helpful, and made this so much easier for us. He also has a beautiful garden area that can be used for the services. Thank you Don.
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    Paige Sent on 06/01/2018
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    Don provided us with a detailed and intimate wedding ceremony. In getting to know us, he captured our love for one another and conveyed it to our guests beautifully.
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    Maria Sent on 11/28/2017
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    When you find the right partner, for life, you need to find the right justice of the peace and that's what Don Gentile is! Emotional Personal He touched our heart. He made our heart one. Plus very Classy Guy! Do not search any further Don is the complete package to complete a union made in heaven.
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    Sarah Sent on 10/31/2017
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    Don was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. He really took the time to get to know us as a couple, and put together the most accurate and eloquent ceremony. I highly recommend Don!
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    Michelle Sent on 10/18/2017
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    Don is the bomb! Seriously, he is fun and very professional. My now husband and I are quite laid back and the only thing we knew we wanted was a short ceremony. Don listened to our story of how we met and made an absolutely amazing ceremony for us! Our guest thought the ceremony was wonderful. It was funny, it was sweet, and it was the perfect length! Don has not only married my husband and I, but also my sister and her husband, and our friends. We will hands down recommend Don to all our friends and family! Thank you Don, we love you!
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    Ka-Ne Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Amazing, Professional, experience JP

    Don was an amazing JP for my wife and I wedding. He personalized everything and we was very pleased. If you want a JP who is understanding, amazing and professional Don is the person for you!
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    Walter Sent on 12/10/2017
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    Thank you Don you stuck it out through the heavy wind and rain and made my surprise 25th anniversary a memorable time for Karen and myself. Thank you for taking all of our pictures as well. I will highly recommend you to anyone that ask.
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    Jill Sent on 12/06/2017
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    Don was perfect! There ceremony was exactly the way we wanted it and he made us feel completely comfortable. He was quick to respond to any questions we had. I would HIGHLY recommend him!!
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    Edith Sent on 03/24/2017
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    Don was an absalutely amazing at capturing the exact vision we had for our wedding ceremony. In the brief time we spoke he managed to ask all the right questions and answer all the questions we didn't know we had....he took the time to get to know our story and he truly "fit" our celebration perfectly! His way with words and the beautiful things he said were truly heart felt and both my husband and I could not have asked for a better officiant!!! What an amazing job!!!!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 09/28/2016
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    Don, The Gay JP, was incredible! Don married my brother and brother-in-law several years ago. I was so impressed by Don's officiation of their ceremony. It was so personalized to their relationship as a couple. It was so them. When it came time for me to find a JP to officiate my wedding, I immediately thought of Don. My brother sent me Don's contact info and I emailed him right away. I chuckled because Don's contact info was The Gay JP and I'm not gay. I emailed Don, mentioned that he'd married my brother and brother-in-law, and asked if he'd marry a heterosexual couple. He called me back right away, said he remembered my brother and brother-in-law and agreed to work with my fiancé and I. He was very responsive with both emails and phone calls. He ended up officiating 2 ceremonies for us. My husband's son was visiting from out of state and we wanted to do something special with just him and our parents and siblings. Don worked with us and we catered our ceremony to be about my husband, step-son and I becoming a family. It was so unique and family focused. We then did another ceremony with our friends and extended families. Don helped us cater that ceremony and make it more about us as a couple celebrating with our extended family and friends. It too was unique and so us as a couple. Don was so thorough and detail oriented. He got to know us as a couple and worked with us to make both of our ceremonies us. I can't say enough. He was amazing! I highly recommend Don, The Gay JP.
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    Tiffaney Sent on 09/20/2016
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    Don was absolutely the best! He made our wedding special and personalized. He really took the time to get to know us beforehand and was always responsive and professional.
    I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you Don!
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    We thank Don Gentile for having the understanding and concern to lend a much greater depth and dignity, than we knew we wanted, to what would otherwise have been an awkwardly impromptu marriage ceremony.

    The Gay J.P.'s reply:

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to conduct your ceremony - Thank you also for sending the following e-mail -
    "I just filled out the survey on my phone. I didn't know that I wasn't giving you the highest possible ratings for value and flexibility before I entered the whole thing. I totally intended to do so. So, know there's no criticism there. I wish I'd caught the mistake"
    I'm trying to get WeddingWire to correct the review but until then I will set the record straight here- Again, thanks so much and best of luck!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/26/2016
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    Don was INCREDIBLE! He did an interview with us right after we booked him for our wedding and he wrote a 2600 words speech about our love stories and love/relationship in general... He made it sooo touching. Even though he asked for our opinions we didn't change a single word. Many of my guests asked us for his name after the ceremony. Strongly strongly recommend!!!
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    Stacey Sent on 06/09/2016
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    Don was very responsive in all of our needs. He listened to us tell our story and created a beautiful ceremony for us that was personalized, like he has known us forever.
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    For us, the wedding ceremony was perhaps the most important aspect of our wedding (which is saying a lot, because we love to party ;-). We're not religious, but we still wanted the ceremony to capture the spirit of who we are as a couple, and to include ceremonial elements. Don blew us, and our guests, away. The ceremony was a blend of teary moments and laughs--just what we wanted.

    This wouldn't have happened if he hadn't taken the time to meet with us in person, and follow-up with questions multiple times on email and over the phone. He is truly dedicated to making the ceremony personal and special for the couple. Additionally, he helped us think through every detail of the program--from who we should include to what he should wear. Throughout the process, he was flexible, incredibly sensitive, and devoted.

    Our guests have remarked that it was one of the most amazing and personal ceremonies they have ever attended, and this couldn't have happened without Don. We consider our choice to work with him as one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We highly recommend him to any couple seeking the same experience--one that is filled with joy, laughter, and sincerity.
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    Danielle Sent on 11/05/2015
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    We found Don online and contacted him to set up an appointment. Our first meeting was at an adorable coffee shop in Branford. Within 5 minutes of meeting him- we knew he was our guy! He spent a good amount of time with us- learning about how we met…our families…friends- how we felt about one another. It felt like we were old friends! The day of our wedding- Don came in to greet me before the ceremony and immediately put me at ease. The ceremony was absolute perfection. It was like he has known us all along. I cannot tell you how many people said it was the best ceremony they had ever witnessed. It was funny, romantic and personal- everything we hoped for. We cannot recommend Don enough! He is just wonderful- and absolutely made our wedding perfect!
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    Brittany Sent on 10/22/2015
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    As soon as we started talking to Don, it felt like we had known him for years. So kind and professional. I highly recommend him.
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    Don is amazing!

    He provided us with a ceremony that we'll never forget. He was professional, kindhearted, and added a pinch of humor where appropriate. He also added in elements of our life story to the ceremony which made it even more special to us. We cannot say enough wonderful things about him. We highly recommend him for your ceremony.
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    Rita Sent on 08/31/2015
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    Don was so open to making suggestions, but was also extremely open to hearing and incorporating our ideas which made him very easy to work with.
    He gave us the guidance to put together, with his help, the perfect ceremony for us without ever making us feel pushed in one direction or another. He made the process fun and completely personal and was willing to work with our schedules to get the details worked out.
    He made our ceremony exactly what we hoped that it would be and even exceeded our expectations which is saying a lot. We had more compliments from our guests on our unique and personal ceremony than on any other aspect of our day by far. If you're looking to make your ceremony completely personal and unique to you, I can't imagine recommending anyone higher than I can recommend Don.
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    Sarah Sent on 08/04/2015
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    Don,

    Now that the craziness dust has settled, we wanted to reach out to you to thank you for everything you did to make our day special. We felt like we didn't get a chance to give you a proper goodbye at the wedding. I guess people were right when they said it would all be a big blur :) We really appreciate everything you did, from the initial meeting down to the ceremony. We got several compliments in regards to your service. Our family and friends noted about how wonderful, personalized and heartfelt your words were, with one person stating "it was like he's known you both for 20 years". It was truly an amazing, wonderful, perfect day all around and we couldn't have asked for anything more.

    So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

    Sarah & Angela
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    Marlene Sent on 07/13/2015
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    Don captured our Wedding Day perfectly! He found the words that expressed exactly what was in our hearts. Dave and I knew when we met Don that he was the one. He listened, asked the right questions, and weaved his magic into words that captivated the room.
    Thank you Don for making our day even more special!!
    Marlene Nagel
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    Jennifer Sent on 07/24/2015
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    Don was absolutely amazing. He was so professional throughout the whole process. He truly made our ceremony a representation of who we are as a couple and what we value. Don has a way with words and it is obvious that he loves what he does.
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