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• Jma Sent on 01/21/2024
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  Big easy elopement!

  Thank you so much for performing our ceremony! You were the absolute best and we appreciate you working with us on such short notice! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this one of the best days of our lives! We felt like we had known you forever! Gracias amiga!!!

  Thank you so much for performing our ceremony! You were the absolute best and we appreciate you working with us on such short notice! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this one of the best days of our lives! We felt like we had known you forever! Gracias amiga!!!
• Kaitlyn C. Sent on 12/08/2023
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  Straight forward, knowledgeable, professional and authentic.

  My husband and I are happy we went with Samantha as our wedding officiant and photographer. The thought of planning and having a wedding was nerve wracking for me. I wanted a simple and sweet ceremony. Samantha had prepared the perfect vows for us. I was also l worried my photos would look awkward and too posed. Samantha’s genuine personality made me feel at ease throughout the time we spent with her and the photo session was more fun than I anticipated and the photos came out great, I couldn’t wait to proudly show them to my friends and family. Everyone was very impressed. We won’t ever forget our elopement day and we will cherish our photos forever.

  My husband and I are happy we went with Samantha as our wedding officiant and photographer. The thought of planning and having a wedding was nerve wracking for me. I wanted a simple and sweet ceremony. Samantha had prepared the perfect vows for us. I was also l worried my photos would look awkward and too posed. Samantha’s genuine personality made me feel at ease throughout the time we spent with her and the photo session was more fun than I anticipated and the photos came out great, I couldn’t wait to proudly show them to my friends and family. Everyone was very impressed. We won’t ever forget our elopement day and we will cherish our photos forever.

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• Amy A. Sent on 12/06/2023
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  Wonderful Ceremony

  Samantha is a warm and caring person. Exactly the type you want to deliver your vowels on your special day couldn’t have been happier!

  Samantha is a warm and caring person. Exactly the type you want to deliver your vowels on your special day couldn’t have been happier!
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• James B. Sent on 11/28/2023
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  We had a wonderful experience with Samantha, I would highly recommend her services to anyone getting hitched

  Samantha was a wonderful and professional wedding officiant! She even helped us in crafting our own unique vows for the ceremony! 10/10

  Samantha was a wonderful and professional wedding officiant! She even helped us in crafting our own unique vows for the ceremony! 10/10
• Claire W. Sent on 11/27/2023
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  Would recommend her over and over

  My now husband and I got married on Halloween in New Orleans this year and let me tell you it was not an easy task to find somebody just four months before our wedding day. I immediately clicked with Samantha after finding her on Google and we had great conversation. She knows all about the French Quarter, and exactly where to go and what to do. She listened to us completely about our desire for a nondenominational vowel exchange and executed it perfectly. She also did photographs for us after the wedding and went above and beyond. We ran all over the French Quarter to take photos at every photo op opportunity! Thank you again, Samantha

  My now husband and I got married on Halloween in New Orleans this year and let me tell you it was not an easy task to find somebody just four months before our wedding day. I immediately clicked with Samantha after finding her on Google and we had great conversation. She knows all about the French Quarter, and exactly where to go and what to do. She listened to us completely about our desire for a nondenominational vowel exchange and executed it perfectly. She also did photographs for us after the wedding and went above and beyond. We ran all over the French Quarter to take photos at every photo op opportunity! Thank you again, Samantha
• James C. Sent on 11/29/2023
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  Above and Beyond

  Everything we did with Samantha and our elopement was excellent. The note I'll call out especially was her flexibility. Our planned date for the outdoor ceremony had a terrible weather forecast. Samantha was really helpful and understanding in working with us to shift the date. The ceremony was perfect and lovely. Then, sure enough, it rained buckets and was windy all the next day. Samantha was a life saver for us, and I would recommend her to everyone.

  Everything we did with Samantha and our elopement was excellent. The note I'll call out especially was her flexibility. Our planned date for the outdoor ceremony had a terrible weather forecast. Samantha was really helpful and understanding in working with us to shift the date. The ceremony was perfect and lovely. Then, sure enough, it rained buckets and was windy all the next day. Samantha was a life saver for us, and I would recommend her to everyone.
• Liz M. Sent on 08/09/2023
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  Dream Elopement

  Samantha is the best! She preformed our dream elopement & her ceremony words were beautiful. If you are looking for a reverend/photographer Samantha is what you’re looking for. We can’t thank her enough & our pictures are gorgeous!

  Samantha is the best! She preformed our dream elopement & her ceremony words were beautiful. If you are looking for a reverend/photographer Samantha is what you’re looking for. We can’t thank her enough & our pictures are gorgeous!
• Heidi T. Sent on 12/10/2023
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  Inctedible

  We had the pleasure of meeting with Samantha before our wedding and going over all the details. She explained the whole process and ran us through the whole ceremony. The day of the wedding went without a hitch. It was fantastic. and the photos she took after the ceremony were incredible.

  We had the pleasure of meeting with Samantha before our wedding and going over all the details. She explained the whole process and ran us through the whole ceremony. The day of the wedding went without a hitch. It was fantastic. and the photos she took after the ceremony were incredible.

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• Rachel D. Sent on 06/28/2023
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  Best in new orleans!

  Samantha was an absolute God send when it came to eloping and getting married. She is very professional and answered my 1000 questions I had before the wedding. We got married in City Park and it was beautiful! She captured amazing pictures that I will treasure for a lifetime! She made us very comfortable during and after. I do not recommend using ANYONE other than Samantha! :)

  Samantha was an absolute God send when it came to eloping and getting married. She is very professional and answered my 1000 questions I had before the wedding. We got married in City Park and it was beautiful! She captured amazing pictures that I will treasure for a lifetime! She made us very comfortable during and after. I do not recommend using ANYONE other than Samantha! :)
• Tammy M. Sent on 04/21/2023
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  Perfect for our New Orleans elopement!!

  Samantha was wonderful! She goes out of her way to please her clients and make our wedding dreams on Bourbon come true. Services were above and beyond. Our ceremony she prepared for us was beautiful and heart warming! I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks again Samantha

  Samantha was wonderful! She goes out of her way to please her clients and make our wedding dreams on Bourbon come true. Services were above and beyond. Our ceremony she prepared for us was beautiful and heart warming! I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks again Samantha
• Yuni O. Sent on 05/17/2023
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  A light in the darkness

  My fiance and I were looking to elope and were fortunate to stumble onto her website. We asked every question we could think of and she answered them all and the ones we didnt think to ask. She was always super quick to respond to emails and messages. She went above and beyond even when our stressors were high. She took wonderful pictures and helped us choose the best spot. Sending everyone we know, who wants to elope in NOLA, her way.

  My fiance and I were looking to elope and were fortunate to stumble onto her website. We asked every question we could think of and she answered them all and the ones we didnt think to ask. She was always super quick to respond to emails and messages. She went above and beyond even when our stressors were high. She took wonderful pictures and helped us choose the best spot. Sending everyone we know, who wants to elope in NOLA, her way.
• Andrea B. Sent on 12/06/2022
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  Just right!

  Samantha McGovern officiated our elopement ceremony perfectly! Her spirit was overwhelming sweet and pure. The readings she selected as part of the ceremony were so meaningful and aligned in such a beautiful way. She was more than I anticipated and highly recommended her services.

  Samantha McGovern officiated our elopement ceremony perfectly! Her spirit was overwhelming sweet and pure. The readings she selected as part of the ceremony were so meaningful and aligned in such a beautiful way. She was more than I anticipated and highly recommended her services.
• Samantha R. Sent on 11/08/2022
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  New Orleans Wedding

  Samantha made our wedding day absolutely perfect, we could not have asked for a better person to marry us.

  Samantha made our wedding day absolutely perfect, we could not have asked for a better person to marry us.
• Ashley Sent on 04/14/2022
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  Best day ever!

  Our wedding was everything I could have wanted and more!
  
  Samantha is a very kind and professional officiant and photographer! I was prepared to be self conscious about posing but I was very comfortable and our photos turned out beautifully.
  
  We were on a budget and the service far exceeded the money we spent. It was an amazing day and beautiful experience.

  Our wedding was everything I could have wanted and more!
  
  Samantha is a very kind and professional officiant and photographer! I was prepared to be self conscious about posing but I was very comfortable and our photos turned out beautifully.
  
  We were on a budget and the service far exceeded the money we spent. It was an amazing day and beautiful experience.
• Stephanie E. Sent on 11/08/2022
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  Awesome Sauce!

  I have worked with Samantha on many occasions. She is always professional friendly and accommodating. She goes above and beyond for her clients making sure they have the best possible experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

  I have worked with Samantha on many occasions. She is always professional friendly and accommodating. She goes above and beyond for her clients making sure they have the best possible experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
• Beth A. Sent on 10/23/2022
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  Awesome Officiant

  Samantha was amazing, very helpful and responsive. She did an amazing job with the service, she also did a phenomenal job with the pictures. I would highly recommend Samantha to anyone.

  Samantha was amazing, very helpful and responsive. She did an amazing job with the service, she also did a phenomenal job with the pictures. I would highly recommend Samantha to anyone.
• Adam C. Sent on 08/03/2022
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  Samantha saved our wedding plans at the last minute. She truly cares about making your wedding a most beautiful thing.

  Without Samantha, we would have never been able to navigate the license process; her expertise & inside knowledge of the court saved our date!! We were so touched by her ceremony, as simple as it was...it was exactly what we dreamed of. Faced with a day of thunderstorms Samantha made it happen. She worked with us to find a perfect window as we were outside. Thank you Samantha for the memory!!

  Without Samantha, we would have never been able to navigate the license process; her expertise & inside knowledge of the court saved our date!! We were so touched by her ceremony, as simple as it was...it was exactly what we dreamed of. Faced with a day of thunderstorms Samantha made it happen. She worked with us to find a perfect window as we were outside. Thank you Samantha for the memory!!
• Lori H. Sent on 08/03/2022
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  Samantha saved the day!

  When it rained on our balcony wedding, Samantha secured a new location for our ceremony & saved the day! She was so kind & extremely patient with us & our guests, taking the time to get to know us & taylor the experience for us. We will definitely recommend her to others!

  When it rained on our balcony wedding, Samantha secured a new location for our ceremony & saved the day! She was so kind & extremely patient with us & our guests, taking the time to get to know us & taylor the experience for us. We will definitely recommend her to others!
• Contina S. Sent on 04/08/2022
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  Unique and Amazing!

  Samantha made our day so special and unique, from the vows and prayer to the photo locations. She is an amazing photographer and we love our photos! She was wonderful and fun to work with, we would recommend her to anyone!

  Samantha made our day so special and unique, from the vows and prayer to the photo locations. She is an amazing photographer and we love our photos! She was wonderful and fun to work with, we would recommend her to anyone!

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• Joseph A. Sent on 04/12/2022
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  Professional, courteous, and fun!

  We can't thank Samantha enough for all of the help she gave us! She did an excellent job officiating our wedding! She even went out of her way to help us with our marriage license the day after the ceremony! We can't recommend her enough! We hope to see her again next time we visit Nola!

  We can't thank Samantha enough for all of the help she gave us! She did an excellent job officiating our wedding! She even went out of her way to help us with our marriage license the day after the ceremony! We can't recommend her enough! We hope to see her again next time we visit Nola!
• Charlotte S. Sent on 03/17/2022
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  Excellent Service

  She was very friendly patient and has a good spirit. She was very accommodating.

  She was very friendly patient and has a good spirit. She was very accommodating.
• Alexus Y. Sent on 01/12/2022
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  I highly recommend!

  Ms. Samantha is the best wedding planner ever! Me and my husband didn’t want anything to big just something small due to lack of family members. Ms. Samantha made sure everything was perfect to my convince and help me overall before my wedding and she made me feel at ease. I couldn’t ask for anyone better!

  Ms. Samantha is the best wedding planner ever! Me and my husband didn’t want anything to big just something small due to lack of family members. Ms. Samantha made sure everything was perfect to my convince and help me overall before my wedding and she made me feel at ease. I couldn’t ask for anyone better!

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• Janet D. Sent on 11/09/2021
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  Wonderful experience

  Ms. Samantha was amazing, she was well informed. Weddings are always stressful but I knew she would do her part which made the hole day less stressful!

  Ms. Samantha was amazing, she was well informed. Weddings are always stressful but I knew she would do her part which made the hole day less stressful!
• Sarah T. Sent on 10/07/2021
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  Excellent Experience

  Samantha was everything we needed her to be. She was a great communicator, had ideas for locations and poses, moved us effortlessly through the process and made the experience fun, relaxing, and easy. She took amazing pictures that my husband and I will treasure for ever. So grateful for her!

  Samantha was everything we needed her to be. She was a great communicator, had ideas for locations and poses, moved us effortlessly through the process and made the experience fun, relaxing, and easy. She took amazing pictures that my husband and I will treasure for ever. So grateful for her!
• Jill S. Sent on 11/27/2023
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  Wonderful Wedding

  Samantha married us in NOLA! She is ABSOLUTELY the best!! Very professional and great with her photography also!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!

  Samantha married us in NOLA! She is ABSOLUTELY the best!! Very professional and great with her photography also!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!

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