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Vermont Celebrants

Vermont Celebrants

Burlington, VT
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    Sonia A. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Amazing, personalized celebrant

    Martha was amazing to work with! We booked her because it was clear from the get-go that she was responsible, deliberate, and thoughtful of the little details (timing, logistics, tech support, etc). We were also excited that she does the work to get to know you in order to craft a ceremony that is personal. She helped us develop exactly the ceremony we were hoping for, matching our hoped-for tone and infusing elements of our story and hopes for the future alongside "all the things that needed to be said", in the words of one impressed guest. Day of, she calmly and caringly managed the slight unexpected moments and made the ceremony run smoothly. Our parents and grandparents have all told us repeatedly how much they loved the ceremony, how it was "perfect", etc... so that's a win!
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    Julia Sent on 01/30/2023
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    Martha is the best!

    We are so thankful to have found Martha to help us develop the wedding ceremony of our dreams. She struck the perfect balance of bringing her own ideas while encouraging our own vision - including a custom tea unity ritual! 100% worth the investment.

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Thank you guys! You had such a joyous and animated guest group and the tea ceremony was so sweet and fit you so well. Wishing you all the best!
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    Lucie R. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Wonderful Marriage Ceremony thanks to Martha Dallas/Vermont Celebrants!

    Martha partnered with us to develop a marriage ceremony that reflected our values, our love for each other, and our hope and dreams for our future together. As important - as we worked together on the ceremony the process acted as a cathartic emotional experience that allowed us to process our ten years together and prepared us to take the next step of getting married wholeheartedly. Thank you Martha!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    So nice to see this! Thank you both. My mind is instantly brought to the view and your place, and to all you brought to the time! Keep glowing!
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    Elizabeth M. Sent on 02/09/2023
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    Simply Magical

    It is very difficult for us to put into words the gratitude we feel for Martha. Our entire experience with Martha was beyond our expectations. When choosing our celebrant my wife and I not only wanted someone who would work with us on our unique story, but also someone who could relate to our love and our experiences. Martha embodied these wishes perfectly. She was patient and kind throughout the working iterations of our ceremony. She was so communicative and made sure we knew we could reach out for any questions or concerns that we had. She allowed us to express ourselves and create our ceremony with her. She is a beautiful writer and an even better storyteller. People could not believe that we had only just met in person that weekend. That is just Martha; a calming presence with such love and passion for her craft. The words of our ceremony flowed perfectly. Martha helped us to remember to savor each part of our day and be very present for our ceremony. We feel so lucky to have gotten to work with her and even luckier to now call her a friend. While it will never be enough, thank you, thank you, thank you Martha. Our ceremony, our love, our story was so safe in your hands and will forever be the highlight of our wedding!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    You two! Thank YOU for such a detailed and sincere review. In this work, it's a bonus to have such a true and warm connection with my couples, and this was true in spades with you. Keep glowing and shining!
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    Lori Sent on 09/19/2022
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    Fantastic! Amazing woman.

    What a special ceremony with Martha! She made our wedding so special. Thank you so much , Martha !!! Highly , highly recommend.

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Thanks, Lori! I loved the tears, giggles and everyone's heartfelt presence. And what a sweet spot you found!
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    Brielle Sent on 08/31/2022
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    The best officiant!

    Martha was wonderful to work with! She was so helpful in creating a ceremony that was perfect for my husband and I and our guests could not stop raving about how great she did. Martha really took the time to make sure our ceremony was everything we wanted and she delivered it so beautifully. I would definitely recommend hiring her for your wedding!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Brielle, thank you both! It was a treat and honor to work with you and help hold space in that breathtaking venue. All best wishes to you and Kevin!
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    James R. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Exactly what we were looking for!

    Martha helped shape our ceremony into an unforgettable and deeply meaningful celebration! We were so relieved to have found such a patient, helpful and fun person to marry us. Martha's communication is unmatched - she will help you discover the right sentiment and meaning for your ceremony through a fun and engaging series of meetings and questionnaires. When our big day came around, we knew we could count on Martha to roll with the punches and adapt to anything - we really didn't have to worry about a thing! Can't say enough great things about our experience, Martha is the real deal!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    James, thank you so much. It was a treat to work with you two and to be part of your beautiful ceremony. Ongoing best wishes!
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    Willamina C. Sent on 03/12/2023
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    Martha is the BEST!

    Martha at Vermont Celebrants was a pleasure to work with. She asked insightful questions (together and separately) to find out what exactly we were looking for, and then she kept us involved in the writing and editing of our ceremony script, welcoming our feedback and collaboration.

    By the wedding, Martha had crafted a ceremony that was everything we hoped for. It was so personal and perfectly balanced with all the tones/emotions we requested. We received so many compliments on her work from our guests. Afterwards, Martha provided a beautiful handbound copy of the ceremony script, which is a favorite keepsake to look back on.

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    You two are so sweet and kind and I so enjoyed working with you to craft and then officiate your ceremony. Your presence made all the difference! I wish you both well. :o)
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    Kelly W. Sent on 04/14/2022
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    Wonderful and Beautiful Ceremony!

    Martha was amazing! We had to reschedule our very small wedding because our kids tested positive for COVID. She was SO accommodating. Prior to the wedding we met a few times to make the most perfect ceremony for us. She had wonderful suggestions and was also super supportive of what our style was. She helped us write the perfect ceremony and it was super stress free. She took care of the administrative side of the marriage license and mailed us a beautiful keepsake of the ceremony. Our ceremony was very low key, with crazy kids running around and she went with the flow so easily. Thank you Martha for creating this wonderful day for us!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Aw, thank you both! I'll always remember this: the views, the mud (!), the sun, your energetic kiddos buzzing around, and your joy!
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    Jack J. Sent on 01/31/2022
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    The Best Experience!

    Martha had a personalized approach from the very beginning that made her easy to work with! She took the time to understand our vision for our ceremony, and make it fit our love story. She did a fantastic job, and to this day almost four months later, we get raving reviews from family and friends about our ceremony!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Thank you both! What a lovely day we had and what a gorgeous spot that was. So honored to've helped you mark such a big moment in your lives and I wish you all the very best!
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    Jordan F. Sent on 01/27/2022
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    Martha was an amazing officiant!

    Martha was an amazing officiant! She was easygoing and flexible with our wedding location, and she wrote a beautiful ceremony that fit our personalities. We got married with only our immediate families present, and Martha made the day very special. We couldn't recommend her enough.

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Aww, thank you both! I loved the spot you found and I was so moved by the love your families have for you and each other as evidenced by that memorable group hug at the end. I wish you both all the very, very best!
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    Sasha R. Sent on 10/15/2021
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    The Best Wedding Ceremony I Could Have Imagined

    Martha was an absolutely stupendous celebrant. We had a small wedding on an island in a lake in the Adirondacks and we were so lucky to have her officiate our wedding ceremony. We contacted Martha just a few months before our wedding and she jumped right in, providing excellent resources to support us develop our vows and great structure to make sure we had everything we needed with time to spare. She spent a lot of time and effort working with us and supported us every step of the way while we all worked together to create the perfect personalised ceremony for us. We loved filling out her questionnaires, which really helped us put to paper the feelings we have for each other and the values we share as well as defining the experience we wanted to cultivate at our wedding. We wanted to include a tree planting ceremony as part of the wedding and she also did an amazing job developing it and tying it into our wider celebration. She made us feel secure and confident as we juggled a million items leading up to the wedding. Martha not only did an excellent job writing the whole ceremony, but she also brought to life the ceremony on the day, imbuing the day with our values, a deep sense of place, and a connection to the natural world. As soon as we started the ceremony, we were both able to totally relax and enjoy the whole ceremony, which was even better than we imagined. All of our friends and family loved the ceremony. We could not imagine having anyone else officiate our wedding and can not recommend Martha enough!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Thank you both!
    It was an honor as well as a beautiful wedding in a magnificent location. Unforgettable for me, too!
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    Mary Z. Sent on 03/23/2020
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    Wonderful LGBTQ-affirming wedding officiant!

    Martha was such a pleasure to work with - she allowed us to customize our ceremony, was prompt and thoughtful in her feedback, and was completely flexible when we needed to reschedule at the last moment. She is particularly an excellent choice for queer couples seeking an affirming officiant for their wedding. Highly recommended!
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    Nicole G. Sent on 11/29/2021
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    Wonderful custom ceremony writing

    Martha did a beautiful job writing our wedding ceremony with us. She was thorough and attentive, and the end result was exactly what we wanted. Thank you for making our big day so special!

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    Thank you both so much! Your wedding was unique in so many ways and it was an honor to craft it with you! Wishing you good and bright things in the seasons to come.
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    Patrick M. Sent on 08/29/2021
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    Thank you, Martha!!!

    My wife and I were so lucky to have Martha as our celebrant. From our initial email exchange all the way up to our wedding day, Martha was incredibly kind, responsive, helpful, professional, and organized. She helped us to craft a ceremony that felt deeply personal and true to us as a couple and also included her own special blend of warmth and eloquence. Our family members and friends all gave her rave reviews! We thoroughly enjoyed working with Martha and cannot recommend her highly enough!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Pat, Thank you. The real and honest presence you both brought to the ceremony was a gift for all as well, and truly helped the moment to shine!
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    Great! Great!

    As the groom she I don't have the correct words let Martha do them with you she's great. The new wife agrees
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    Melissa Sent on 05/05/2021
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    Absolutely extraordinary!

    What can I say about our amazing celebrant, Martha Dallas, that would do her justice? I feel words are not enough to express how she has helped make our ceremony one that was so perfectly personalized while having her warm and caring presence light up the day.

    Martha always took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and her words were always just and meaningful. From the beginning, she was open with us and made sure to talk to us and write us to help us determine exactly what we wanted or answer our questions and always had options to offer us. She found ways to comfort us when stress was felt and she found ways to help us keep our eyes on what truly mattered to us.

    Martha also added little thoughtful touches that made us feel very special: on top of writing and performing a ceremony tailored exactly to our taste, she spoke a few words of my first language (French) and tied our hands into an infinity knot that we have as a keepsake. She was infinitely respectful, patient and kind but also very pleasing to be with.

    You can tell Martha was made to do what she does: she is the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness, discreet while offering precious guidance and filled with a warmth of character that makes her the best ally on your special day. We eagerly recommend her to every couple who are thinking of tying the knot.

    Thank you, Martha, for everything you have done to help make our wedding the perfect wedding for us. I think you are hands down the best wedding celebrant in all of Vermont and we are happy and grateful to have found you!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Melissa, what a generous review. Thank you! I agree we were well-matched to one another and it was an honor to play the role I did at such a magical location. Bright and warm wishes to you both!
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    Andrew S. Sent on 01/24/2020
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    Just what we wanted

    My Fiancée and I decided to get married after a long engagement. We specifically did not want a large or long ceremony, in fact for us the shorter the better. I found Martha through a web search and submitted some basic information. Martha's response time was very quick and her flexibility on timing and location was perfect. After a quick call and a few email exchanges we had everything set. The ceremony was just what we wanted, I couldn't recommend Martha more for your day!
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    Chelsea B. Sent on 01/26/2022
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    Accommodating, creative, respectful, and responsive

    Martha was very responsive and kind along with accommodating with the needs and wishes that were asked for. She was very respectful and offered advice along with creative ideas.

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Thank you, Chelsea. It's always an honor to get to know couples and help them reveal what will make their ceremony "sing" true to them. And yours had the magic of (early! cold!) snow... unforgettable!
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    Wonderful and kind officiant

    Martha is an amazing officiant to work with! She is kind, professional, and easy to communicate with. Her process for crafting a ceremony with the couple makes the whole event truly unique to the individuals getting married. She provides support throughout the whole process as well as resources from vow-writing to different wedding rituals to consider incorporating such as hand-tying.

    With Martha's attention to detail, we knew we did not have to worry about anything concerning the ceremony for the day of.
    We highly recommend Martha to any couple looking to have a hand in making their ceremony truly about their love story and the beginning of their lives together :)

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    I loved all the thought and care you both put into it. I do this work because the meaning is so rewarding, and when the couple is as engaged as you were, it makes my work even more of a joy!
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    Megan B. Sent on 06/22/2020
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    Kind, Considerate, Warm- the perfect officiant for us!

    Martha was absolutely fabulous and so accommodating. We searched and searched for the right officiant for us and we’re so glad we found Martha! She even came all the way out to St. Johnsbury to officiate our elopement ceremony after our original much more local plans had to change due to COVID. We can’t thank her enough!
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    Sam H. Sent on 06/26/2020
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    Couldn't have been better

    Martha helped us design a custom ceremony that felt highly personalized, while still balancing the right amount of formality and tradition. After getting to know us through a series of meetings, a detailed questionnaire, and multiple rounds of collaborative edits, she ended up with a ceremony that all of our guests remarked was distinctively "us". Many, in fact, said it was the best wedding they'd ever attended.
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    Couldn’t Imagine our Day without Martha!!

    We were so incredibly lucky to have found a Martha to be our officiant! Martha is kind, hard working, curious, a wonderful speaker, and makes you feel comfortable. She was dedicated to making our ceremony exactly what we were looking for and went above and beyond spending significant time to get to know about us as a couple, and about our ceremony. We were on a tight turnaround time and she helped us get everything done in time, sharing guides for vows, created the ceremony document, and was able to navigate a highly coordinated zoom streamed elopement ceremony with grace. We couldn’t have imagined our day without her and hope to remain friends. She is simply the best! We highly recommend her!!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    It's not often I feel such compatibility as I did with the two of you, Colleen. You both cared so deeply about the quality and sincerity of the ceremony, despite (or especially since?!) all your guests were present but virtually. Bright blessings to you both!
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    Kirstan L. Sent on 04/17/2020
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    Covid crisis

    My fiancé and I have been planning our wedding for quite a while, we’ve been looking for someone to marry us within the cdc guidelines and for ours and their protection and it was absolutely amazing and versatile fitting us in so quickly (3 hours after contacting her!!) We are so happy we found someone who could work with us after everyone is shut down right now!!!
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    Martha was thoughtful, organized and dependable! We felt lucky to have found her.

    Martha created a personalized ceremony that fit our intentions perfectly. She was easy to work with and provided direction and help when we needed it. She helped us dive into questions about our relationship that made our ceremony and wedding very intimate and very “us”. Don’t hesitate is using Vermont Celebrants- you will not be disappointed!

    Vermont Celebrants's reply:

    Thank you so much, Julie! It was an honor to work with you. Best and warmest wishes to you both. :o)
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