What
People Are Saying
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"Ellen and
I cannot thank you enough for helping to make our wedding getaway in
St. John the most amazing experience of our lives. It has been almost
1 year since we were lucky, and privilaged, enough to have you as our
wedding official. Your service, the island of St. John, were like a
gift from above.
"Dear
Anne Marie, "Ann
Marie married us on beautiful Francis Bay Beach March 24th 2012. It
was a small gathering of 4, but Ann Marie made us feel like it was the
wedding of the year (to us it was). The ceremony was perfect and we
wouldn't have changed a thing. We all felt we have known Ann Marie for
years, it was like seeing an old friend. I would recommend Ann Marie
to anyone who wants that perfect wedding you've always wanted no matter
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"Thank
you for your help and guidance along the way in planning our perfect
wedding in paradise "
You are truly an angel and I can see why everyone chooses you to perform
their ceremony. Thank you for making our special day exactly that
, SPECIAL." "
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Anne Marie actually answered her phone and talked to me the first time I called! We were immediate friends and she helped me through all aspects of our wedding plans. And I couldn't have asked for a more intimate, totally awesome wedding ceremony. She made us feel as one with the ocean, the beach and God who created it all and gave us to each other. We love her as family! D. Bork
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"We both
would like to thank you for a beautiful wedding. It was better than
we could have ever imagined" "Thank
you for making out day so special, the meaningful words that were
spoken and the beautiful surroundings just made everything so perfect." Dear
Anne Marie, "We
wanted to thank you for such a beautiful wedding service. We could
not have asked for anything that reflected "US" more than
that day. We owe all of our gratitude to you and your help making
our day perfect!"
"Thank
you so much for the beautiful service you performed for us for our
wedding on Hawksnest Beach on April 26th, 2011. The ceremony was so
special and absolutely perfect. You were just wonderful! "We
wish to thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony and blessings
for Jonathan and Jennifer on April 20th. your were a great help to
them, made their wedding day extra special: "Anne
Marie - We just wanted to send you a big thank you for being part
of our wedding on July 9th at The Westin. It was a beautiful ceremony
and exactly how we had envisioned it. It was one of my most vivid
and favorite memories of the day and we owe it all to you and your
dedication to us and our future. "Thank
you so very much for helping us to create a wonderful day. All our
family absolutely loved your....commenting on your kindnest genuiness.
I am so glad it was you who officiated our ceremony." "We
wanted to thank you for a beautiful ceremony. We could not have asked
for anything more perfect. We will cherish that day for the rest of
our lives." "Wow,
Anne Marie was fantastic on every level. She made planning our wedding
so easy, and got me excited for what was to come. She was very knowledgeable
of the island and shared this information freely. Upon meeting her
we knew everything was going to be perfect. She is so sweet and genuine,
and loving in nature. She was able to find words for the feelings
in our souls, when even we couldn't. We would definitely recommend
her to anyone getting married on St John. They say she's the best
because she is."
"Thank
you for sharing our 10th anniversary celebration and ceremony with
us. Yours is a wonderful presence that will always be close at heart.
Thank you for warming our hearts; thank you for imparting the wisdom
and care to all who cross your path." " I am still on
cloud nine and Marcus and I can't thank you enough for being such
a special part of our day . It was exactly what we wanted. "Anne
Marie, thank you sooo much for all the advice,recommendations, and
warmth. The personal touch you provided was like nothing we'd experienced." Dear Anne Marie, "Let me
start by saying the ceremony that you shared with my daughter Tracy
Tousignant and Don Decker cannot be defined in words... and you also
took out of your precious time to explain to the ring bearer regarding
the treasures of your island. It
was a beautiful moment in our lives, the union of two people brought
together on Hawknest Bay. We try to tell everyone the special meaning
that was shared between you and the newly married couple and the people
in attendance...And you really are an ANGEL."
"I just
wanted to thank you so much for making our wedding day such a special
one! We had so much fun with you and Sonya, and couldn't have dreamed
it would be so perfect!" "I wanted
to thank you again for making our wedding extra special. It was even
more fulfilling than I had dreamed. I was astonished at the connection
you made with Bernd and I. Thanks again for making our Island Wedding
Dream come true."
"We really really want to thank you for all you did for us on our wedding day, it was fantastic and we'll never forget the day." Ben & Alane Merriman Minnesota "When
Dave and I came to St John via Windjammer cruises , as you said you
would, you met us at the dock and immediately put us at ease. We had
been somewhat stressed by the wedding plans made with someone we had
never met. You had also called us back promptly more than once when
we called you from the states in a panic over some question we forgot
to ask.The trip to the courthouse in St Thomas to get our marriage
license went exactly as you told us it would.For all of this we are
so thankful to you.
"You
made our wedding so special The ceremony was deeply meaningful and
moving to both of us. What lovely memories were created that day,
that we will carry with us thru out our life together."
"Wanted
to extend Mary's and my thanks for a beautiful wedding ceremony. The
very special surroundings; combined your very lovely vows made for
an unforgettable experience. You
are a very special person and I am very hopeful that we can renew
our vows in years to come with you presiding...(maybe at Frances Bay
next time?)" "it's
erik & cathy from michigan.
"Although
four months have gone by since you officiated at our wedding, we thank
you from the bottom of our hearts for the most wonderful, meaningful
and inspirational ceremony. Your warmth, spiritual wisdom, charisma,
thoughtfulness and sincere words made it so special. "Chris
and I can't thank you enough for the beautiful ceremony you performed
on our very special day. Your sincere words of love and marriage made
it so memorable. Many tears of joy were shed when my family saw the
video!" "We are
very grateful for all your patience, effort, and the time you put
into our wedding Your love shines through and will make our wedding
day memories remain in our hearts forever."
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"Peter
and I, along with all of our guests, were blown away with your delivery
of the ceremony and your ability to truely capture who we really are.
All of your vendor reccommendations were perfect and you made planning
a destination wedding stress free." Jenn and Peter Clance Epping, NH |
"Rick
and I want to thank you so much for helping to make our marriage ceremony
truly the most memorable event in our lives. Your genuine interest in
our lives, our love, how we met, and our interests meant so much to
us both. Your spirituality and warmth shined as bright as the sun and
sea by which we took our vows. It was great to find someone like you
who understood our foundations of spirituality that lie in the natural
world around us." |
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| "Hello.
Wow what an awesome ceremony!! You turned what could have been very stressful
into the most wonderful day ever! Scott and I were comparing notes after
the wedding and decided if we could pick the perfect wedding it would
be exactly how it turned out on Tuesday. Thank you for your kindness and
thoughtfulness through out everything. Hope your well." Kate (Bowen) Stier "We
recieved the video of our marriage vow renewals today from Todd in the
mail. We have watched it 3 times (so far!) Since our renewals in July
, we have anxiously awaited the video. It is wonderful. We wanted to
say that the main reason it was so great was due to the super job you
did! Words cannot describe. You and the ceremony you performed were
absolutely fantastic. Anne Marie, THANK YOU, so very much. We cannot
wait to show our family and friends. We appreciate every word you said.
You made it all so VERY special.
"Firstly
we would like to thank you for the lovely service that you performed
at Hawksnest Bay which made our wedding day special. Yes we did come
a long way but it was worth it.
"You made
our wedding everything we had ever hoped for - meaningful, moving, loving,
simple, personal and elegant. We are truly happy and thank you
for making our dream come true and. The moment you sat down and
spoke with us, we felt relaxed and in caring hands. We are truly fortunate
to have met you, such a kind and giving person. Thank you so much
for making our ceremony such a wonderful beginning." |
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"You
performed such a memorable and reverent ceremony for my husband and
I. I want to thank you for giving us beautiful lasting memories of
our wedding! You also helped me so much with all of your references
and information, and having patience with me finding just the right
place for the wedding. You are wonderful at what you do and must find
so much joy in knowing you touch so many people's lives. St. John
is fortunate to have you." "Anne
Marie thank you for making our wedding such a beautiful celebration.
The ceremony was just perfect, and your words will last in our hearts
forever. Scott and I really didn't know what to expect of the beach
wedding, but you made it more wonderful than either of us could imagined.
Thank you once again." |
 Hawksnest Beach |
"You made our
wedding relaxed and fun. We feel so blessed to have found you."
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| "Our
island wedding was beyond anything we had hoped for. Your warmth and sincerity
made our ceremony perfect." Mia & Sean Piereis Anchorage, Alaska |
"Friends
still rave about our wedding and most especially the ceremony. You made
it a memorable, magical celebration." "David
and I were deeply touched by the beautiful wedding ceremony you performed
for us. You and St. John will always have a special place in our hearts." |
 Cinnamon Bay |
"Thank you for
being the person you are and for caring about what you do so deeply." "Your relaxed,
peaceful manner helped us through our anxious time... Having a wedding
on an island vs. at home in our church, was a tough decision to make,
and we know we made the right one." |
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"Jim
and I would like to thank you for making our wedding so special. Not only
did Jim and I have tears in our eyes, our guests did too. Your words,
expressions and sincerity made our memories so special." Jim and Nancy Conley Lisle, Il |
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| "Yes, we did choose
paradise for our wedding! The simple and beautiful marriage ceremony we
shall always cherish and remember." Pamela & Keith Umath Salt Lake City Utah |
| "Michael
and I want to thank you for the beautiful wedding service you created
for us on November 1st. It was the most glorious day in our new lives,
and a wonderful beginning to have your words and blessings surround us
and our dear friends, Lynette and Bill. I knew the first moment I spoke with you that you understood the journey Michael and I had taken to reach our joining of lives as well as hearts. Thank you seems so inadequate to express how much we appreciate your participation in our happiness and joy." Michael and Jeanne Schemering |
"Thank
you for the beautiful ceremony; both Craig and I loved it. And your
web site w/ instructions made it simple to do the paperwork. Thanks
for your reassurance along the way; 7-14 is a day we will remember forever." |
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Having
our wedding on St.John was just the best decision we have ever made. "You
have a wonderful gift and we were fortunate to have found you to be
a part of our wedding." "Our
family and friends were so happy that we found someone as wonderful
and "The
power and splendor of your presence cannot be expressed in words.
Our decision to marry in St. John, physically seperated from family,
but in your reverence was undoubtedly the best choice for us." "Tim
and I can not thank you enough for the wonderful ceremony; it was
more special and more beautiful than we ever dreamed it could be.
Your warmth and loving manner made our day so special and feel so
blessed to have been bound by God through you. Thank you so much and
we will see you again when we renew our vows!"
"We
have done nothing but praise the you since our wedding day. We also
wanted to tell you that we believe that you have such a wonderful
spirit. We felt so at ease and comfortable with you. It was as if
we had known you all of our lives!! And we think that was noticeable
in the ceremony too. Thank you again for such a wonderful ceremony.
We will definitely be visiting St. John in the future." "Mark
and I appreciate the warm and genuine spirituality about you. The
day was beautiful for us. We spent it just the way we hoped hiking
and swimming and totally relaxed right through our ceremony." "What
an absolutely touching, beautiful ceremony! I can still hear your
voice, like a sweet melody floating in my heart. You have made our
wedding day so memorable. 
"Having
both been married before with all the hoopla and throngs, this was
just the way a marriage should start. Two people, a minister and all
the beauty the Lord has given us to share. I can't think of a more
fitting place or time." "Thank
you for making our wedding as well as our trip to St. John a memorable
one. You are truly a magical woman, a gift from God. Our wedding was
perfect, in every respect." "Carolyn
and I can't thank you enough for the beautiful ceremony you performed
for us on Hawksnest Beach. I'm a word guy. It's how I make aliving.
But words fail me. You captured the happiness we felt and how much
we love each other. Thank you for being part of it with us." "Ann
Marie, you made our wedding day more beautiful than words can express.
We are very pleased with our decision of a beach wedding in St. John." "Your
peaceful, kind demanor and lovely words helped to bring us and 1
year ago today you married Annette and I on Hawksnest beach. We are
celebrating out first anniversary together and wanted to take a quick
moment to say hello and to Thank you for our wonderful memories. We
are so anxious to come back to St John again and
Randi
and I were Married in a sunset ceremony on the Island of St. John
by you. We wanted to thank you for all of your help in picking out
the most beautiful place in the world to be wed. The ceremony was
very touching and personal. You were terrific from the time we first
spoke on the phone, meeting us at the ferry(with a taxi ready to transport
us), to our wonderful beach wedding on Trunk Bay. You made the ceremony
very touching and personal!! "Thanks
again for making our beautiful wedding ceremony such an amazing moment
in our lives. We will never forget it, or you!" "You
made it personal and special, and we still remember every moment.
Also, you received rave reviews from all our friends and family. And
I've already told Steve that we will be Dear
Anne Marie,
Anne
Marie, You
have such a warm, wonderful spirit, and we are so happy we got to
know you, both through our telephone calls and the wedding ceremony.
You have certainly blessed us and our marriage.
"I
cannot thank you enough for the spiritual and moving ceremony you
gave. The island vows were beautiful. With loving and thanks." "The
simplicity, elegance and joy of your message was exactly what we had
wished for. Our small group of guests said it was the best wedding
they ever been to - we totally agree." "It
was a truly magical experience - one that we will never forget. The
beautiful sunset, the sand at our feet, and your inspiring words were
perfect." "It
was so wonderful to have someone so enlightened and loving performing
the ceremony. Our family and friends were so happy that we found someone
as wonderful and perfect for us as you!" "Your
presence and personal attention made this the perfect day." Thank
you Anne Marie,
"I
am Shane's mother, and I want to tell you how the ceremony touched
me that you performed for our children. Erica is with child, and getting
more beautiful. We can hardly wait until our beautiful little "Izabella"
enters this world." "Anne
Marie, we just wanted to thank you for making our wedding so perfect.
Everyone who attended told us that it was the most beautiful and meaningful
ceremony they had ever been to. It's all because of the great care
you put into it." "Dear
Anne Marie, we would like thank you from the bottom of our hearts
for the most beautiful and spiritual wedding ceremony! You are so
beautiful and spiritual and you radiate with light! We think that
you are an angel." Thank you
for making our wedding perfect. It was all about who we are. It
was heartfelt and fun.
Anne Marie, We were so
pleased with the beautiful ceremony that you performed for our kid's
wedding. Everything was so relaxed and we were truly able to enjoy
the blessings that God was bestowing on this wedding couple. You
made the experience so special and perfect! We feel like you knew
exactly what was appropriate for the bride and groom. The warm soft
sand, the gentle breeze, the waves rhythmically caressing the shore,
the serenity and beauty of God's creation... what a perfect setting
for marriages! Our heartfelt thanks. Anne
Marie, a little over a year has passed since you took us under your
wing and joined us in the most magical moment of our lives. You
soothed us with the advice to "spend a day relaxing at the
beach and bath together in the sea. Then it was just us on Hawks
Nest Beach with you, our vows and feelings so indescribable that
it really was magical. We were wrapped up in our world of romance
and at the same time truly had fun. Thank you so much for making
our marriage so special. "I wanted
to tell you again how wonderful the ceremony was. It was beyond
my expectations. You did a great job and were sincere in all that
you said".
"You
were wonderful and accomodating. Our weddng was as beautiful, spiritual
and intimate as I had dreamed it could be. I so appreciated your sensitivity
in including my daughters in out service." Having
our wedding on St.John was just the best decision we have ever made.It
didn't take that much preparation for us ,and you took care of all
the paperwork,wich gave us the chance to relax and enjoy the rest
of our beautiful day! We loved the way you were so sweet and helpful
to us all the time, since Ray lives in N.Y. and I live in Holland,
it made it a lot easier having everything done over the internet.
Really, the ceremony you gave us was simply magical and so overwhelmingly
beautiful ,it was something we will never forget. Lots of love from
a happily married couple!!!!!!!!!! "You
have a wonderful gift and we were fortunate to have found you to be
a part of our wedding." |
| "I'm not sure words can describe how appreciative we are to you for making our wedding experience so wonderful. I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding day than the one that took place on that pristine sandy beach on St. John. We never expected to feel so relaxed and so connected to everything around us, or to have that level of unrestrained joy on our wedding day. We feel very blessed to have found you." Luanne and David Schillerstrom Falls Church, VA "All
of the people that you recommended (Sonya, Levi and Susan) were amazing.
Our day was intimate, stress free and very memorable. Your kindness,
attention to detail and helpful nature helped create the perfect wedding.
We think everyone should be married under the sun, with sand between
their toes and the beautiful sea in the backdrop."
"I
loved how you made everything so simple, uncomplicated yet touching
and charming. You made our day." "Thankyou
so much for taking the time to help me create the perfect wedding on
Hawksnest Beach. Your guidance not only with the vows, but with the
photographer, and the location culminated with the wedding of my dreams!" "Words
cannot express how much we appreciate all you did to make our wedding
day special. Our famiy was so moved by all of it. We were very lucky
to have found you." All
of your hard work and great communication made the whole wedding experience
so smooth and worry free. We loved Cinnamon Bay Beach and can't wait
to get back to the USVI.
"We
would like to express our appreciation for the beautiful, relaxed ceremony
that you conducted for us. Since it was a second marriage for both,
we entered into it with a great determination and commitment to a loving
and lasting relationship. We didn't want all of the fanfare and complicated
rituals that first weddings typically generate, and fortunately found
the perfect person to conduct our ceremony. Your sense of humor, instant
rapport and uncanny ability to read our characters after only speaking
with us for a few minutes resulted in a remarkably personalized ceremony
that made our wedding very special. Thank you." "It
was so wonderful to meet you last Thursday at Julie and Skip's wedding
and share such a sacred event. Everything was so magical! It was as
if we were truly in the presence of angels on a very conscious level.
And those guys getting weepy.....wow, how beautiful! Your words were
very, very special. I was so filled with joy. "
"Just
a note to thank you for the most beautiful memories anyone could ever
ask for. Andy and I can not thank you enough for the wonderful wedding
ceremony you performed... "We
just wanted to thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony and for
helping out with everything (especially for calming me down when I had
to reschedule three weeks before the wedding!) Thank you for being so
thoughtful."Brad
and I just could not get over how our ceremony felt so complete. Your
warmth, your sincerity, and the fact that you didn't read from a book
made us feel that it was a special ceremony for you as well. The ceremony
felt so personal and we felt connected with you.The beginning of the
ceremony when you had us close our eyes was particularly intense. Here's
how I'll always remember it: 
"You
are truly gifted and blessed... we already have 2 sister and their husbands
ready to go to St. John next year! My parents might make the trip, also.
They have been married 52 years." Your Caribbean wedding service can be soft, simple, and stress free. If you want to get married in a meaningful way without a big production at a very reasonable price phone Anne Marie now at 888-676-5701. If you're staying on St. Thomas, it's a delightful 25 minute ferry ride to St. John. St. John has been Anne Maries home for twenty nine years. She is an excellent resource for you to use. She will gladly share the information with you-best photographers, videographers, musicians, florists, caterers, and places to eat and stay...and snorkel. Anne
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"Thank
you for such a sincere, serene, and spiritual ceremony. Thank you for
adding your own words and blessings. Thank you for finding that secluded
spot among the palm trees. Our wedding was romantic, beautiful with
your voice speaking our thoughts and feelings." Read all of our Wedding
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| The fee of $400 includes all consultations, help with photographer, florist, videographer, muscians, caterers, restaurants, jeep rentals, accommodations, etc. A personalized marriage ceremony. Anne Marie will suggest ideal locations depending on what time of year you will be here and time of day you want to get married. Anne Marie will file your certificate of marriage with Superior Court and mail you a certified copy. Anne
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