75 Reviews on Wedding Wire & The Knot
All testimonials below can be found in the review section of my Wedding Wire and Knot pages. They are in the order that I receive them and have not been hand picked to reflect just the best reviews. I stopped receiving the Couple's Choice rewards when I left the premium listing page. I trust that the right and perfect couples who seek my services will find me!
Jonathan said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
The Perfect Officiant for our Special Day. Long overdue! Rev. Carol was the dream-come-true officiant for our wedding. She was not only incredibly down to earth, but her professionalism shone through every step of the ceremony. She had a remarkable attention to detail that truly made our ceremony unique and memorable. Her ability to engage and captivate our guests was truly exceptional. Thank you, Carol, for making our day so incredibly special!
Kelly said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
A truly special ceremony. Rev. Carol made our wedding ceremony so special! She created a beautiful, customized ceremony that reflected who we are as a couple - it was completely authentic to us and our story. She was wonderful to work with, responsive and professional. And you could tell she really got to know who we are. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a truly special and intimate ceremony.
Hayley said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Reverand Carol officiated my Sisters wedding a few years back & we just fell in love with her & her style. It really is a custom created experience. We truly felt the love and caring nature while planning & the day off.
Dave Z said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
The perfect match. Carol was simply amazing. We knew we were in good hands at our initial meeting with Carol. She took the time to meet us and get to know us over coffee and we never looked back. Our correspondence with her leading up to the wedding put us at ease as we knew the structure and flow of the ceremony. She made things very clear for us. Her joyous and genuine personality shined through on our wedding day and everything went so smoothly. We cannot thank Carol enough for spending her NYE with us and setting the tone for a wonderful night. Our families loved getting to know her as well. Thank you Carol!
Tricia said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev Carol was amazing! I would highly recommend Rev Carol for officiating your ceremony. Her stunning ability to tell our love story in our ceremony still has me speechless weeks later. It is without a doubt that she made our day unique and many of our guests commented on what a great job she did. Thank you Rev Carol, what a memorable day!
Jenae said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Heartfelt ceremony, everyone loved. Reverend Carol Saunders made our Wedding so special. You can tell she truly cares for her clients. She was very thorough and thoughtful. We personalized our ceremony and vows. She was highly supportive throughout the process. Our family and friends paid her many compliments. Thank you
Dana said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Best officiant ever! Rev. Carol's officiant service was fantastic from start to finish. She is exceptionally thorough, responsive, and flexible. She has so many materials available to help you craft your ideal and highly personalized wedding ceremony. Rev. Carol provided options for readings, vows, ring exchange statements, and more, then allowed us to customize everything to create a ceremony that was perfect for us. We wanted a focus on life and spirituality, rather than traditional religion, and Rev. Carol provided just that. She also had my husband and me each fill out a detailed questionnaire about the other so she could get a sense of our relationship. She used our answers to create a super personal ceremony that included our unique love story. Rev. Carol doesn't just provide a typical ceremony with platitudes and generalizations about love or marriage that could be applied to any relationship. She really got to know who we are and how we feel about each other, then incorporated personal details the whole way through. That made it a really emotional, moving ceremony for us and our guests. There were very few dry eyes in the house! But we also laughed the entire time. It was a great combination of joyful and profound moments. I can't recommend Rev. Carol enough. Our whole wedding was great, but the ceremony is really the whole point of the day and ours could not have been more amazing thanks to her. :)
Abbi said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Simply the Best. If you have any reservations on choosing Rev. Carol Saunders, DON'T! We first met Carol over a year before our wedding. She was kind enough to meet and allow us to get to know her. We stumbled across Carol after realizing a Catholic priest would not marry us at my family farm, which was extremely important to both my husband and I. As soon as we left our first meeting with Carol we knew she was who we wanted to be officiating our day. Conversation with her was easy, and she's super personable. After waiting until closer to the wedding we signed our contract, then started customizing our wedding ceremony. I haven't heard of any friends who got married that had as much of a choice in their wedding ceremony as we did. Literally everything we got to choose. Carol provided readings, blessings, ring ceremony wording, etc., but also allowed us to choose our own readings if we'd like. My family comes from a religious background, while my husbands does not. Carol perfectly created a ceremony that made my Catholic loving family happy, while not making my husbands less spiritual family uncomfortable. She gave us a copy of our complete ceremony to review before the wedding, and make any changes necessary which we thought was really nice. Then, coronavirus hit.... Carol kept in touch with us throughout the whole thing, and was very flexible in working with us through this added stressor. She returns communications quickly. We received many compliments on how lovely our ceremony was, and how friendly Carol was. We especially liked the option of her telling our story. Many times officiants ramble about love and what marriage means, Carol made the service one centered on my husband and I, which kept all of our guests engaged. Without a doubt, we would choose Carol again for our wedding, and would highly recommend her to any of our friends. Working with Carol was one of the least stressful parts of planning a wedding, and then replanning during a global pandemic!
Marissa said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com and TheKnot.com
Amazing and heartfelt! We hired Carol as our officiant for our wedding on 11/2/19 at the Grand Geneva Spa and Resort. To begin with; she honestly blew us away. She made us feel extremely comfortable from the beginning when we had our meeting with her. She was extremely detailed and organized throughout the entire process and asked us many important questions pertaining to the ceremony. She respected our wishes and wants that were to be included in the ceremony and created such a beautiful moment for us. Her selections of readings were great as well! Her energy was phenomenal throughout the ceremony and I just remember truly feeling happy to have her in that very moment marrying us. She is wholesome and has such an amazing heart.
When she sent us the draft of our ceremony to look over prior to the wedding-I felt at peace knowing we had someone like her. She mastered it! She is a great writer, speaker, and made the whole room fall in love with her. We have friends getting married that came to our wedding and were asking about her. If you want your wedding ceremony to be memorable and emotionally felt; I highly recommend Rev Carol!
When she sent us the draft of our ceremony to look over prior to the wedding-I felt at peace knowing we had someone like her. She mastered it! She is a great writer, speaker, and made the whole room fall in love with her. We have friends getting married that came to our wedding and were asking about her. If you want your wedding ceremony to be memorable and emotionally felt; I highly recommend Rev Carol!
Miranda said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Great officiant!! Carol was fantastic for our wedding! She was very responsive when we had questions leading up to the ceremony. She made planning the ceremony easy with a nice variety of selections for readings, verses, and components of the ceremony. We were really glad we chose her, and really appreciate her passion and attention to detail.
Jeff said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol did an amazing job! She was great to work with throughout the entire process and was very responsive to all of our questions as the ceremony was being being prepared. On our wedding day we felt very confident that it would go smoothly, which helped reduce some of the stress of the big day. Everything went great! We received countless compliments on the ceremony from friends and family. Very happy we chose Carol as our officiant!
Laura said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Amazing experience. Carol went above and beyond what we ever dreamed of to make our wedding day perfect! She is super personable and makes everyone feel very comfortable and calm, also worked our date into her schedule rather last minute. So very lucky we found her!
Thomas said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Very helpful and professional. Carol did a great job guiding us through the wedding. I would highly suggest doing a rehearsal with her because we would have been lost without her. After having concerns with our first officiant we were very confident with our decision after meeting her. Thanks again Carol!
Krista said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Our forever friend. Reverend Carol made our wedding ceremony the most meaningful and favorite part of our wedding day. From the very beginning, she was welcoming, friendly, and very easy to communicate with. We spent our first meeting with her just learning about each other's personal lives for nearly three hours! The choices of readings, vows, blessings, etc. were all so beautiful that I had a hard time deciding which ones I wanted to use. In the end, the ceremony they we created together was absolutely beautiful. She captivated our audience with her poise, class, and words of prayer and wisdom for us as a couple. I received countless compliments on our wedding night about how much our guests loved the ceremony. I truly cannot say enough good things about Rev. Carol. She will be a part of my husband's and my live's for years to come.
Kera said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
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Wonderful ceremony! Carol is a very kind and friendly person and was wonderful to work with! She was thoughtful in preparing a ceremony that was special to us and made sure to incorporate certain religious/spiritual elements that we wanted. She was very responsive and collaborative throughout the whole process. We highly recommend her services.
Michael said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com and The Knot
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! My wife and I cannot sing Reverend Carol’s praises loud enough. Within 5 minutes of our initial meeting, we were absolutely sure that we wanted her to join us as one. Reverend Carol built our perfect wedding ceremony around our wishes and beliefs. She truly delivers a personal experience that is tailored to the couple, and that was a compliment mimicked many times with our guests. On top of the content of the ceremony, Reverend Carol is quite the public speaker… so not only did we get a warm, emotional delivery of our ceremony, but also clear, and resounding! We are forever grateful for the breathtaking wedding that Reverend Carol made possible, and would recommend her to any couple in the Southeastern Wisconsin region.
Morgan said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol Saunders is amazing! Rev. Carol Saunders did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding! I don't think it could have went any smoother. The ceremony itself was unique and created with personal details that genuinely reflected our relationship. We will always remember how special our ceremony was. We had so many compliments on the ceremony afterwards from our guests as well! We cannot thank Rev. Carol enough for making our big day so memorable - the day would not have been the same without her.
Megan said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol was amazing! My wife and I really didn’t know what we were looking for when we first started looking for an officiant, but the first time we met with Carol things just felt really right. I am so glad that we were able to get on her schedule! She gave an amazing ceremony, I had so many guests tell me how beautiful and unique it was. It was really special. Carol was so easy to work with and she really helped us to figure out what we wanted out of our ceremony and gave it to us in a spectacular way. She was a delight to work with and I couldn’t be happier with how the ceremony went!
Brian said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Beautiful ceremony. Carol did an incredible job officiating our wedding. Numerous people came up to us afterward to tell us how meaningful and beautiful it was and how her words resonated with them and made them tear up. I highly recommend her.
Rosie said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
My husband and I are so thrilled that we chose Rev. Carol to officiate our wedding! The wedding planning process is a daunting one, but choosing to work with Rev. Carol was one of the easiest decisions we made. When we first met with her for coffee she was extremely helpful, sharing her knowledge and offering guidance and tips about creating a seamless and memorable wedding ceremony experience. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, she was prompt with email responses and provided us with everything we needed to prep for the big day. On top of her professionalism, she is a delightfully genuine person who is incredibly easy to talk with! Our wedding day was a whirlwind, but my husband and I will never forget how Rev. Carol made us feel during the ceremony. She addressed our guests and at the same time really made the ceremony feel intimate and personal for my husband and me. Please consider Rev. Carol if you are looking for a wedding officiant, she will create a beautifully memorable wedding ceremony for you and your beloved!
Andrea said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev Carol did an awesome job at our wedding! It literally could not have been better. We had such a personal ceremony, that it really made our day 10x better. We felt more connected as a couple, and our guests got to enjoy that moment too. She was always so responsive in her communication and had a guiding hand - without being too overpowering. I cannot say enough good things and I will recommend her to everyone we know!
Kristin said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol was absolutely wonderful. We went with the personalized ceremony option, and we were so happy with the results. We were able to work with Rev. Carol to craft our story as a couple, and she was able to integrate our own words into the ceremony so beautifully. We received many compliments about how genuine our words felt. Rev. Carol really focused on our experience; she calmed our nerves and reminded us to be in the moment. We couldn't of been happier with our choice.
Katie said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
We had a fabulous experience working with Carol! We loved that she had the option to customize our ceremony. We did not meet Carol prior to our rehearsal but she made us at ease with her professional emails and phone conversations. She was helpful in coordinating our rehearsal also: organizing all of the bridesmaid and groomsmen, and giving suggestions on the processional, etc. It was actually fun to complete her interview questions with my husband! It helped her get to know us better and she did a great job of incorporating our history into the ceremony; it was as if we knew her for several years! We would highly recommend Carol as an officiant for any type of ceremony! Ours was non religious and outside by the lake and she fit into the overall theme perfectly. We are still getting compliments from our family and friends about how personal and fun she made our ceremony. Thank you Carol for the perfect ceremony!
Tiffany said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
It was such a pleasure working with Rev. Carol Saunders. We are so lucky to have found her! She helped us put together such a wonderful ceremony for our wedding that was so special. Carol is genuine and not only connected with us, but with our family as well. Everyone complimented her after the ceremony. She was always prompt to respond, and so easy to work with. She has so much experience, and she had really great advice about small details. All those details and tips made everything go so well. We live in MN, but got married in WI. Carol worked with us and made it easy. My husband and I highly recommend Rev. Carol Saunders.
Mike said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol made planning our ceremony so much easier and less stressful. She took the time to get to know us as couple, asked what was important and was so responsive to our requests. It felt like we had known her for years, not just weeks. Her thoroughness and thoughtfulness made for a wonderful wedding day. We’re convinced our day woudn’t have been the same without her.
Breanna said...
★★★★★ 4.8 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was the best thing to happen to our wedding. Not only was she so kind and genuinely caring about what we wanted and how we felt, but she was also so professional and knowledgeable. She allowed us to customize our ceremony and made our special day feel so unique! We cannot say enough how lucky we are to have found her!
Matt said...
★★★★★ 4.6 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was awesome! Her "pick your own ceremony" helped us make it completely our own! Planning a wedding can get very stressful, Carol made sure the ceremony planning was the least stressful (well, I think cake tasting was my favorite part of the process! haha)
Jordan said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
We are so, so glad we chose Carol to be our officiant. Carol is incredibly kind, caring, and easy to talk to. During our very first meeting with her, we felt so comfortable talking to her, and felt like she was truly interested in who we were. By the end of that meeting, we were very sure that she was the one we wanted to marry us. Carol was very organized throughout the process, and was always prompt in responding to emails. We chose the "custom plus" package. The questionnaire she had us complete about our relationship was a blast to fill out, and through that, she crafted an incredibly personal, lovely, meaningful ceremony. When she spoke to us and about us on our wedding day, I feel like she truly did know us. Her words were reflective, poignant, funny at times, wise, and so touching. We went into this process really wanting to prioritize the wedding ceremony - we felt like that is arguably the most important part of the wedding day. By choosing Carol as our officiant, we did just that. She is a wonderful person and officiant, and we highly recommend her to those couples who want a meaningful, loving wedding ceremony.
Erin said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com and The Knot
Rev. Carol was absolutely fantastic as our wedding officiant. She worked with us to create a ceremony that was both meaningful and perfectly catered to us as a couple. She was able to eloquently tell our story and include examples of what we love about each other. She was delightful to work with and guests were positively raving about the ceremony she performed. We interviewed several officiants to find the right fit, and we cannot imagine having any other officiant. We clicked from the very first meeting. We would highly recommend Rev. Carol to any couple. Thanks, Rev. Carol!
Kaytey said...
★★★★★ 5.0 stars on WeddingWire.com
Reverend Carol Saunders is AMAZING. From the first time we met her to the moment she officiated our wedding, she made us feel comfortable and important. On our wedding day Reverend Carol arrived early to get the lay of the land, and to get settled in. I’m so happy she arrived early, because she noticed a neighbor was leaf blowing before our ceremony. Reverend Carol asked my brother to go over to the neighbor and ask politely if he would stop leaf blowing until the ceremony was over. The neighbor was very nice and obliged. I didn’t know this happened until a few days later after talking with my family. It was one less thing we had to worry about on our wedding day. As the ceremony approached and everyone was getting in line for the procession all I felt was happiness, excitement, jittery nerves, and hoped that I remembered everything. When we finally were at the alter and Reverend Carol started the ceremony, she mentioned the word “Rings” and my heart dropped to the floor. I FORGOT to give my fiancé the RINGS, they were still in my sisters car!!! For a split second I looked at his jacket pocket and was hoping they would magically appear……they didn’t. At that moment I started to laugh uncontrollably and said, “I forgot the rings!” Reverend Carol looked at me and said, “You forgot the rings!” I then said, “The rings are here, but I forgot to give them to Nick!” Everyone who was at the wedding including Reverend Carol started to laugh, and in that very moment the ice broke, my jitters were gone, and our wedding day would go down in history. After everyone finally composed themselves, my sister ran up to her car, quickly retrieved the rings and the ceremony went on as if nothing had happened. It doesn’t matter how much you plan, or how prepared you think you are there will always be a few hiccups on your wedding day whether you notice them or not. In our case….our hiccup was very noticeable, and we loved every minute of it.
We were so happy that we decided to have Reverend Carol officiate our wedding, she was worth every penny. She responded to every email in a timely manner, answered any questions we had, and was very professional. The one thing that I loved most about her is she didn’t make me feel bad about forgetting the rings. She went with the flow, and laughed alongside with our family and friends. Thank you Reverend Carol for making our wedding day memorable.
We were so happy that we decided to have Reverend Carol officiate our wedding, she was worth every penny. She responded to every email in a timely manner, answered any questions we had, and was very professional. The one thing that I loved most about her is she didn’t make me feel bad about forgetting the rings. She went with the flow, and laughed alongside with our family and friends. Thank you Reverend Carol for making our wedding day memorable.
Rachel said...
★★★★★ 4.9 stars on WeddingWire.com
We are so grateful that we discovered Rev. Carol while attending our friend's wedding last summer! It was then when we saw her in action that we knew we had to have her for our special day too! In a sea of a what feels like a million officiants, it's hard to know which one to go with, but Rev. Carol's highly rated reviews say it all! Initially, we met with her informally for coffee, which was really nice because we were able to get to know and become comfortable with each other. During our meeting she took the time to explain everything very thoroughly and never once made us feel rushed. After our meeting we stayed in contact via e-mail and that was super convenient because we were able to sign contracts and receive important ceremony documents this way at our own pace. What we love most about her is her easy-going, light-hearted, positive attitude and personality. Her passion for what she does is obvious; it's as though she was born to bring people together in holy matrimony! She made the process SO simple and it required zero thinking and minimal effort on our part. She created a unique, personalized ceremony and listened to exactly what we wanted while giving us her recommendations and guiding us along the way. She truly is a wizard with words and she has the most beautifully, calm speaking voice. The week of the wedding we spent about an hour on the phone with her to prepare and walk through the ceremony in lieu of a rehearsal. The day of, everything went so smoothly and she was there early to coordinate with our DJ who was providing the music, speakers and sound for our outdoor ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely the highlight of our wedding day and I think a lot of that had to do with how Rev. Carol conducted it. After the ceremony we had multiple friends and family approach us and make comments on what a beautiful job she did. We could not be more pleased with Rev. Carol and we want everyone reading to book her immediately! You will not be disappointed :)
Amanda said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol did an outstanding job as our wedding officiant. I could not have asked for a better ceremony!! She was great to work with in the weeks and months leading up to the big day. She gave us a solid framework to start with in terms of the script for our ceremony, and from there she was able to add personal touches. My husband and I are not particularly religious, so we wanted to have a ceremony that was not heavily God-based, while paying tribute to each of our faiths. Carol stuck this balance PERFECTLY. We received several compliments throughout our reception on how beautiful the ceremony was and that it set the tone for the entire party. We definitely feel that our ceremony was very meaningful and relevant and I wouldn't have changed anything. The words that she spoke were beautiful and we’ll cherish them forever. Carol is a wonderful, warm, engaging individual and I would STRONGLY recommend her to ANY couple looking for an officiant.
Jordan said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was absolutely amazing! At the beginning, we were undecided on if we should do the customized ceremony or not, and we are now thrilled that we did! If you are unsure which package to choose, I highly recommend the customized ceremony. The questions she had us answer to learn more about us were so thoughtful and are actually something we will keep and cherish for years to come. But, what she did with the answers to those questions is what was really amazing. She crafted our responses and actual words into the most thoughtful and heartfelt personalized ceremony. You would have thought she has known us our whole lives! We loved it and our guests did too! We had a very eventful ceremony (technology issues and the Best Man fainted), and Carol was so calm, cool and collected through it all. I have also enjoyed how nice and thoughtful she has been throughout the whole wedding planning process. She responded right away to any questions and was also curious and engaged when we talked about other elements of our special day. It was nice to have someone marry us that truly loves what they do and sees it as a blessing to be a part of one of the biggest days of our lives. You cannot go wrong with having Carol officiate your wedding!
Tara said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
We can not say enough good things about Reverend Carol. She was there for us as a calm and confident presence from the time we first spoke on the phone until after our wedding. Our ceremony was so personal, meaningful and just felt like"us". We also chose to do premarital counseling with Reverend Carol which was incredibly beneficial and gave us many tools to help with our communication and improve our relationship. She was there well before our ceremony to check in and see how we were doing. We received so many compliments on our ceremony, she infused our beliefs, story and feelings into every word. She is the most caring, calm and reliable officiant we could have hoped for.
Ren said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was great from start to finish! She was always very professional, timely and kept us on track! She had great presence during our ceremony, spoke eloquently and made it feel personal. We received lots of positive feedback from family and guests on how great our ceremony was. It goes without saying but we HIGHLY recommend Carol as an officiant!
Lauren said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Reverend Carol was truly such a wonderful officiant. She told a personalized story about my husband and I that described us perfectly and kept our guests engaged. Our ceremony was so meaningful and symbolic, but also so much fun. So many of my guests are still telling me how great she was. I completely recommend Reverend Carol officiating your wedding. You will be so happy you did! Our photos at the altar really show how special and fun our ceremony truly was.
Danielle said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
My husband and I were absolutely blown away by how wonderful our wedding ceremony by Reverend Carol was. She put together a completely personalized ceremony that perfectly shared our love story with all of our special family and friends. She is wonderful to work with and made us feel like we were her only clients, and took every bit of input we gave her and made a perfect ceremony just for us. Our family and friends are still talking about how much they enjoyed our wedding ceremony. We could not have chosen a better officiant for our wedding, our ceremony was everything we hoped for and more! We would highly recommend Reverend Carol if you are looking for a wedding officiant.
Andrew said...
★★★★★ 4.8 stars on WeddingWire.com
We contacted Rev Carol to perform our wedding with less than 2 month notice. We had some personal family and health issues that caused us to be very late in planning. Rev Carol was more than accommodating in meeting with us very quickly, and making sure we understood the timing and what we needed for our service. This was so needed and we were very grateful with her professionalism and directness on the timeline and urgency. What made us decide to move forward with Rev Carol was that we felt that she truly loved what she does. And once we had the ceremony, this was very apparent and even others commented on how well she did and how calming her voice and service was. She was a wonderful addition to our wedding and so grateful for all that she did. I would definitely recommend her and I hope you would quickly find her as accommodating and perfect for your wedding as well.
Laura said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol exceeded our expectations! We met with a number of officiants prior to Rev. Carol, but it was clear after our first meeting that we had made a connection. My husband and I were living in different cities, and she made the long distance work with a combo of in-person and Skype meetings. She kept us smiling and relaxed throughout the entire process. Rev. Carol provided us with several options that made our ceremony feel very personal, and she was very flexible in accommodating any changes we requested. Our wedding ceremony was more sincere and heartfelt than we could have imagined, in large part because of Carol's presence. Several friends and family members asked how many years we had known Carol, and were very surprised to hear that we'd found her online! We would highly recommend her for your wedding ceremony!
Carol L said...
★★★★★ 4.9 stars on WeddingWire.com
It was indeed a very special wedding because of Rev. Carol Saunders. It touched our hearts and those observing. It was deeply personal and thus so much more meaningful. We will forever remember our commitment vows because of Carol's efforts.
Maggie said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
If you are thinking of having Reverend Carol Saunders officiate your wedding, DO IT! She is just amazing! Reverend Carol was extremely warm, welcoming, responsive, and organized from start to finish! She worked closely with us throughout the planning process to create a wedding ceremony that incorporated our beliefs, values, and hopes for the future and truly reflected who we are as a couple. It was the absolute highlight of our wedding day and we received several compliments from family and friends on how lovely the ceremony was. We wish we could do it all over again!
Wendy said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Where to even start! From our first FaceTime meeting with Rev. Carol, I felt like we had known her for years! She has such a calming presence, which I knew was something we needed come wedding day. She was prepared, answered all of our questions, but most importantly, made sure to constantly remind us that this day was about us & should be exactly what WE wanted! She assisted us in creating a ceremony that was tailored to what we wanted. We received so many compliments about our ceremony! About the reading we chose (a suggestion of Carol's :]) as well as these little elements Carol added to make it special for us. It was short, sweet, and perfect for us! Carol was feeling pretty ill on our wedding day, but she showed up excited & with a smile on her face :)! She made us feel relaxed & comfortable the entire ceremony- I truly couldn't imagine anyone but her being there, helping us start our marriage. You will NOT regret having Carol there for you on your wedding day! Thank you for everything, Rev. Carol!!
Rebecca said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Reverend Carol Saunders tended to all of our needs, making our day all that we hoped it would be! The personal touch she puts into the ceremony is phenomenal and we had many compliments from our guests as well. She was very accommodating when one of our readers was having health problems and also with meeting times, etc. She helped make our wedding day perfect! We strongly recommend her!!!!!!!
Danielle said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
From the moment we met with Carol, she had such a calming presence! We knew immediately she was the officiant for us. She brought such a unique, happy, spiritual and honest view on a marriage ceremony. She allows so much flexibility she can truly create a custom ceremony that fits every couples personality! You can not go wrong choosing Carol, she was always responsive and helped us along the way with any questions. She arrived prompt for both the rehearsal and wedding. She works well with all vendors and was able to work with the DJ to make sure everything was set for our wedding ceremony. Again she brought such a calm, excited presence during the ceremony which is just what my new husband and I needed. It was such a special day and Carol definitely was a huge reason why. We are still hearing comments from friends and family saying how wonderful our ceremony was and how friendly and enjoyable Carol was. Book with Carol and you won't regret it!
Sherrie said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol Saunders helped us create a beautiful wedding ceremony. Carol is an outstanding officiate, and my husband and I highly recommend her. We had several wedding guests tell us how beautiful our ceremony was and how much they loved Rev. Carol Saunders. She made our special day, exceptional!
Jacob said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol was amazing! She wrote us a beautiful ceremony that we continue to get complements on. She was very accommodating, and is very good at what she does! From the first time on the phone with her all the way up to the big day, she was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed.
Chelsea said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
We found Rev. Carol on WeddingWire and were immediately drawn to her after reading her reviews and seeing how genuinely happy she looked for the couples in all of her photos. This is what we wanted for our wedding day! We were also impressed by Rev. Carol’s professional, up-to-date website. My husband owns his own business, so he appreciates the time and effort required to create/maintain an effective online presence. We knew Rev. Carol would show this same care and dedication in her officiating services. Upon meeting Rev. Carol, we knew we had found the right person to marry us. She was kind and warm, and had an energy about her that made us feel comfortable and calm in her presence. She spent time getting to know us in order to create the ceremony we envisioned, while providing guidance and reassuring words of wisdom along the way. She was especially good at reminding us to stay present during this important time in our lives. We never felt like we had to worry about our ceremony. Rev. Carol was organized and told us exactly what to expect. In the days leading up to our wedding, Rev. Carol remained in contact with us. She even showed up early on our wedding day to ensure everything would go smoothly. Her excitement for us made us feel even more excited to get married! We always knew that we wanted the ceremony to be the most important part of our wedding day. And it was! It was meaningful, and true to us and our story. It was better than we could have hoped for! Our guests loved the ceremony as well. They were surprised to learn that we had only recently met Rev. Carol. She has the unique ability to connect with everyone, and she made quite an impact. By the end of the evening everyone wanted to be her friend, have her marry them, or attend her church. We feel so grateful to have met Rev. Carol and have her marry us. We highly recommend her to others looking for a skilled, sincere officiant who is committed to creating a meaningful ceremony.
Madeline said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
I found Reverend Carol on Wedding Wire, and immediately loved her by reading all the reviews! So I'm feeling so happy to add another rave review to express how much my husband and I truly enjoyed having her as our wedding officiant!! My husband and I live in New York, so Reverend Carol and I set up an early morning call one day. From the moment I spoke to Reverend Carol on the phone over a cup of coffee, there was an immediate connection. Her warmth, kindness and personality made it easy to communicate what my husband and I wanted in our ceremony. Not only did she get every last detail correct, but she also created a beautiful ceremony that included our lengthy love story, spirituality and God. I will never forget right before the ceremony - as an excited and a little bit nervous bride - she took my hand and reassured me that if I flub the vows that she will help guide me through it (luckily I remembered them! but her support eased my mind and heart). The ceremony filled our hearts with joy, eyes with a few tears and smiles throughout. After the ceremony, all of our guests were blown away by the touching, personal and beautiful ceremony! They all wanted to know if Reverend Carol was a close friend, acquaintance, former Reverend - and even though she was none of them just a few months ago - my husband and I considered her all of those to us now. We feel so blessed to have met Reverend Carol and have her in our lives. We highly recommend Reverend Carol for those looking for a memorable and meaningful ceremony!
Michael said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
From the moment we first met with Carol to discuss our wedding we knew she was the perfect choice. We made an instant connection talking in depth about how we first met each other and what we both envisioned for our ceremony. Carol was very well prepared and made sure the entire process would go smoothly with helpful guidelines and questionnaires for us to fill out. She took the time to get to know us in a very short time, and it really showed as she spoke about us during our ceremony. We would highly recommend her to everyone!
Taylor said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Jonathon and i seriously loved how Carol was very kind & caring. We booked her on short notice two weeks before the wedding so I was very panicky on how it was going to go. But she calmed all those fears about the ceremony and answered any of my questions I had. She put together such a beautiful ceremony for us & I am so glad for that.
Jessica said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was great! We spent a lot of time looking for an officiant that met our criteria. It was a relief to finally find Carol! She was priced well for the type of ceremony we wanted (personalized) and she had a lot of energy and excitement. She worked with us to prepare our ceremony a month before the wedding and walked through everything with us the week of the wedding. Once it was time for the ceremony, we were both so relaxed in Carol's hands! Many of my guests complimented the ceremony and loved how personal it was. My father who originally thought the price was too high came to me and told me Carol was worth every penny - I agree! Thanks again Carol for making our day amazing!
Kristin said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
We could not have been happier with Rev. Carol! From our first interactions with her, we knew right away that she would craft a perfect ceremony for us. We live out of state, so most of our correspondence was done via email. Carol made this extremely easy for us, with quick responses and detailed answers to our questions. She made every step of the process clear and straightforward to us, and along the way we felt as if we built a friendship with her. Carol is passionate about what she does, and this shines through in her services. The ceremony she designed after meeting with us and getting our story was simply amazing. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was and how it was a true celebration of love. It was extremely personal and a perfect balance of Catholic tradition, blessings, lighthearted humor, and music. We highly recommend Rev. Carol!
Abby said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol Saunders was absolutely amazing! She was so engaging and our guests loved the ceremony! They said that it was beautiful and she reminded them of how sacred the Union of marriage is. She was so sweet and so helpful! I would recommend her to everyone!
Stephanie said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Have you ever attended weddings where you nearly fall asleep during the ceremony because the officiant or priest is monotone or lifeless? Well, that is NOT Carol. My husband and I live in Chicago but were getting married in Lake Geneva and needed to find an officiant in the Wisconsin area. After reading some reviews online and talking with numerous officiants on the phone, we ultimately chose Rev. Carol Saunders--and we are so happy that we did. We are not very religious and we wanted a serious yet fun ceremony, and that's exactly what we got. However, if you are religious, Carol can do that too; but if you're like us, she will respect your wishes and tone it down. Carol provided us with numerous examples of readings, ring exchanges, blessings and so forth but gave us plenty of latitude to incorporate our own ideas and make the ceremony truly and uniquely ours. After speaking with us, meeting with us in person, and completing an extensive questionnaire, Carol created a couple's story, which many of our guests complimented and said it was something you often do not hear but wish they did. During many points of our ceremony, our guests were laughing, which is what we wanted. At one point there were tears too. Carol is extremely kind and personable--the kind of person you want leading your ceremony. She was very responsive throughout the entire planning process, and on the day of the wedding, she showed up early to ensure everything was in working condition for the ceremony. We would wholeheartedly recommend Carol to anyone looking for a professional and responsive officiant. Carol truly is first rate, and we are so pleased with our decision.
Carmen said...
★★★★★ 4.9 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was wonderful! From the moment my now husband and I met her, we loved Carol. She did a fantastic job incorporating both our faiths (Catholic and United Church of Christ), as well as some more non-traditional elements such as hand-fasting (complete with an Apache blessing) and the story of how we first met (a rather long one!) into our wedding ceremony. My husband and I also wrote our own vows which Carol expertly incorporated into the day. All of our guests commented that our ceremony was the best they had ever attended - very meaningful and personal, but with religious elements that satisfied both of our traditional families. Additionally, Carol also gave us a lot of advice on the schedule of the day and how to conduct the rehearsal - all extremely helpful (she did not attend our rehearsal which was not necessary as we had a small wedding party)! Working with Carol was a wonderful experience - she was the key component in making our wedding ceremony amazing.
Kirstin said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Reverend Carol Saunders is simply the best! Our wedding ceremony was our favorite part of our wedding, and we have Carol to thank for that. Going into the wedding planning process, the ceremony planning was the one we were most anxious about. Carol eased our worries as she effortlessly walked us through the process. You can clearly tell upon meeting Carol that she absolutely loves what she does. She is so kind and caring, and wants the best for all our her couples. We continue to get compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was. I would highly recommend using Reverend Carol Saunders as your ceremony officiant, you will most definitely not regret it!
John said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
The Reverend Saunders is the nicest and most kind person. My wife and I contacted her a week before our wedding day because our original justice of the peace had to back out at the last minute. Reverend Saunders listened to our tale and said she would rearrange her schedule and be more than happy to perform our ceremony. Reverend Carol then kept in contact with us up until the time of the wedding, her professionalism kept us calm, and made us feel we had contacted the right person. Reverend Carol made or ceremony so special, had everyone laughing and crying through our the service. She is personable and open to suggestions, and makes you part of the process. Believe me when I tell you, you will be very pleased in using her services!
Devin said...
★★★★★ 4.9 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol makes the officiating one less thing to worry about in the wedding planning process - extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to work with you on all aspects of your ceremony. I would highly recommend Carol - excellent value, down to earth personality, and very professional. Thank you, Carol!
Alyssa said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
I came across Carol's information on WeddingWire. I wasn't sure exactly what I was supposed to be looking for in an officiant, but to me, the ceremony was the most important part of the wedding and I wanted it to feel special and natural. As I spoke with Carol, she explained to me the process and that she wanted to create a sacred space. She took a great care in getting to know us and our story and the ceremony was wonderful. She always got back to me fast and was a great source of calm in the crazy because she's done this before and I knew we were in good hands. Thank you again Carol!
Chris said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was excellent at feeling out the couple, tailoring a personal ceremony service, then working with the couple to perfect it with edits. She shows genuine interest and devotion to crafting the perfect day!
Carmella and Matt said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol was wonderful to work with from the very start. Her approach to the concepts of marriage and her balance between traditional religion and more progressive spirituality are what ultimately made us choose her above all others. She stayed in constant contact with us (we never once had to worry whether she was on top of things), we learned quite a bit about each other which gave the actual ceremony a very nice personal feel. (On that note: we strongly advise going with the personalized ceremony option, well worth it!) Her words were touching and there wasn't a dry eye in the house! Furthermore, she was a huge help in making sure things went smoothly. On top of all our planning concerns, it was invaluable not having to worry about the ceremony itself. She helped direct us so we could simply enjoy the moment. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Ryan said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was extremely friendly and flexible. She did a great job of personalizing our ceremony, and listening to our wishes. We would definitely recommend working with her!
Linda said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
A very good friend of ours suggested Rev. Carol Saunders to us for our 25th Anniversary Wedding Vows Renewal. I found she has a professional attitude and approach, focused on thoroughness and quality. Reverend Saunders always had the big picture in mind for our ceremony. Her style is very open and she possesses the ability to ask questions in a very clear way. Much of our communication was done on the phone and through emails. Reverend Saunders was still able to help me plan our ceremony without issues. Whenever my husband and I had questions about how or what we wanted for readings or traditions, she would get back to us quickly. I thought she was organized and her experienced showed in the suggestions and ideas that she offered. Her communication style is one where she acknowledges you and truly listens; she takes the information and recaps it to ensure that she heard you correctly. She is very approachable and displays a sincere willingness to help.
The intimacy of our wedding was incredible and was what I envisioned. It was a great experience working with Rev. Saunders before and during our renewal. When we were sent the questionnaire on how I met my husband and some other questions, I wondered how Reverend Saunders would put it together. I was so impressed how she put everything I said on paper and wove it into such a touching ceremony for us. She made the words leap from the page. The ceremony that was written for us was beautiful and unique and the delivery was outstanding. It seemed like artwork in a moment in time.
Our extended family loved meeting Rev. Saunders and how she took the time to talk to them. Words cannot express the joy we feel for helping us create great memories.
Thank you again to Reverend Saunders for the role you played in our 25th Anniversary Renewal ceremony. I hope we can do it in another 25 years!
Linda and John
The intimacy of our wedding was incredible and was what I envisioned. It was a great experience working with Rev. Saunders before and during our renewal. When we were sent the questionnaire on how I met my husband and some other questions, I wondered how Reverend Saunders would put it together. I was so impressed how she put everything I said on paper and wove it into such a touching ceremony for us. She made the words leap from the page. The ceremony that was written for us was beautiful and unique and the delivery was outstanding. It seemed like artwork in a moment in time.
Our extended family loved meeting Rev. Saunders and how she took the time to talk to them. Words cannot express the joy we feel for helping us create great memories.
Thank you again to Reverend Saunders for the role you played in our 25th Anniversary Renewal ceremony. I hope we can do it in another 25 years!
Linda and John
Lindsay said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Originally we wanted to get married in a Catholic church, but that ended up not working out so that is how we found Carol. We discussed that we wanted a couple elements of a Catholic ceremony, but we also wanted it to be personalized.
We met with Carol once in person and once on Skype, and she really took the time to get to know us and was truly interested in our story. With all of the information that she gathered from our meetings she made an incredibly personalized ceremony. She included all the elements that we wanted, such as readings and vows that we picked out, and also included the story of how we met and how we got engaged.
We loved how personalized it was, and received many compliments from our guests that it was the best ceremony they have been too, and that they learned something about us.
We highly recommend her!!
We met with Carol once in person and once on Skype, and she really took the time to get to know us and was truly interested in our story. With all of the information that she gathered from our meetings she made an incredibly personalized ceremony. She included all the elements that we wanted, such as readings and vows that we picked out, and also included the story of how we met and how we got engaged.
We loved how personalized it was, and received many compliments from our guests that it was the best ceremony they have been too, and that they learned something about us.
We highly recommend her!!
Darcy said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
When I first connected with Carol over the phone she was helpful and supportive with what my fiancé and I had in mind for our wedding day. She gave us great advice and was straightforward with the services she offered. When we scheduled to meet in person, Carol was very accommodating with our schedules and meeting location. The initial meeting was comfortable and effortless as we discussed with Carol the specifics of the wedding day. It was important for both of us to incorporate our beliefs and new traditions into our ceremony. Carol tailored our ceremony to fit our own personalities, which made the day relaxing and comical at times. She paid attention to the fine details, which emphasized our ceremony to make our guests feel a part of our big day. She has an amazing way with connecting the guests with the bride and groom during ceremony by sharing the “love story” with everyone. I had never been to a ceremony where the officiant connected with the guests in such a way and feel honored to have had that connection during our marriage. Our guests continue to mention how beautiful the ceremony was. I have had many guests ask how I know Rev. Carol. When I explain that I met her online through wedding wire, they honestly don’t believe me. They too reflect on how personal and detailed Rev. Carol was in her presentation. They thought that Andrew and I had known here for years considering the way she told the “love story” and made it so memorable and significant. We would definitely recommend Rev. Carol’s services. She was great to work with!
Aaron said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was great to work with and surpassed our expectations. Even when we changed our date she made it work without any issues. Her presentation was very professional and she catered it to fit our personalities. Overall, we were really could not be more pleased with her services.
I would highly recommend Carol for anyone looking for great service that can tailor to your needs!!
I would highly recommend Carol for anyone looking for great service that can tailor to your needs!!
Zijada said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
When we first started looking for an officiant, we weren't really sure on how to determine who would be the right person and what to look for. I came across Carol's page on wedding wire and found a picture from a wedding she was doing in which the picture the couple and her were laughing. Right away I thought to myself that she would be the perfect one. From the moment we met Carol we knew that she would make our wedding ceremony extra special and unforgettable. Carol listened to our story and put it in her own words which I will go back to and read over and over again. Not only did we have happy tears, but we had laughing and so much joy on our day. Carol, you're amazing at what you do and thank you for making our day as special as you did.
Michelle said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was amazing! From the first time I spoke to her on the telephone, I knew she would be a perfect match for us. My husband is more religious than I am, and Carol was willing to work up a ceremony that reflected BOTH of our beliefs. She was always easy to get a hold of and quick to respond.
She helped remind us to relax throughout the whole process and was willing to help in any way she could. Her kindness and thoughtfulness helped the planning of our wedding ceremony go so smoothly.
Many of my family members were upset that I didn't get married in a church, but Carol did such a wonderful job with the ceremony - talking about our relationship, the way we treat each other, our love for each other, etc - that everyone loved it. Many of them kept talking about how beautiful it was.
She did a WONDERFUL job for us, and I am absolutely SURE she can do a beautiful job for you too!
She helped remind us to relax throughout the whole process and was willing to help in any way she could. Her kindness and thoughtfulness helped the planning of our wedding ceremony go so smoothly.
Many of my family members were upset that I didn't get married in a church, but Carol did such a wonderful job with the ceremony - talking about our relationship, the way we treat each other, our love for each other, etc - that everyone loved it. Many of them kept talking about how beautiful it was.
She did a WONDERFUL job for us, and I am absolutely SURE she can do a beautiful job for you too!
Jenny said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Carol was wonderful to work with! She listened to what we wanted (even though at the beginning we weren't too sure!) and prepared a wonderful, meaningful ceremony for us. She was so down to earth--super refreshing compared to some of the other options out there! We had a small, relatively informal wedding and numerous guests commented about how special the ceremony was. I would definitely recommend working with Carol--she's fantastic!
Katie said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol was a pleasure to work with in preparation to our wedding day! She held an initial meeting with us so she could get to know us and learn our story. She wrote a wonderfully constructed ceremony and delivered it gracefully :) Our guests raved at how nice the ceremony was...how spiritual and touching her words were, as well as how well she incorporated our personal story. Rev. Carol was great to work with and made our day special! We thank you her may times over!!!
Monica said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
For our California wedding on May 17th, 2014, we had the pleasure of having Rev. Carol Saunders as the officiant of our ceremony, and we could not have been happier. About a month before the wedding we met with Rev. Carol, and spoke with her about our relationship and what we wanted to convey in our ceremony. She provided great advice, asked us a lot of questions to discover more about us, listened to our requests, and was completely open to any additions we wanted to include in the ceremony. We had an idea of what we wanted, and Rev. Carol helped guide us in the right direction providing her input on prayers, the ceremony layout, and other details that we had not even thought of. We felt so comfortable speaking with Rev. Carol, and it really showed in the ceremony. In our ceremony Rev. Carol did a fantastic job of telling short stories about our relationship, and allowed us to share a moment with all the wedding attendants, which gave the ceremony a nice personal touch. Throughout the entire ceremony, Rev. Carol was professional, spiritual, and exactly what we wanted in a wedding officiant. We laughed, we cried, there were so many special moments that Rev. Carol made possible. To this day, we are still hearing about how well Rev. Carol performed our ceremony. Obviously, after providing an ideal ceremony for us, we highly recommend Rev. Carol to any couple who are planning to get married.
Laurie said...
★★★★★ 5 stars on WeddingWire.com
Rev. Carol made our day not only memorable but meaningful. She took the time to meet with us in advance and learn about our lives, our relationship and what is important to us. From this she crafted “our story” and then much to our delight, wrapped it into the service. As well, we decided to incorporate a unique symbolic element into our service (similar to lighting a candle together) and she worked with us to make sure that it flowed properly and made sense. On our wedding day we had a weather challenge which compromised our sound system. Rev. Carol worked with our AV technician to ensure that she was heard and all was well. I highly recommend Rev. Carol. Her spirituality, her heart and her love made our wedding completely personal and meaningful to us.