Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch

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Introduction

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I NO LONGER OFFICIATE SUNRISE CEREMONIES IN SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK. I still officiate sunset ceremonies, and at Skyland and Big Meadows Resort, and other locations in the park. Thank you! Hello & Welcome! Thank you for stopping by. I officiate all types of weddings and all sizes for all couples. Religious: single faith, Interfaith, non denominational, Spiritual but not religious, Secular/civil, humanistic & cultural. Elopements Micro, small, mid & large weddings Vow Renewal/Reaffirmations, Commitment Ceremonies Hand Fasting Ceremonies. Day-of- Wedding Coordinator for private residences, BnB’s, parks, for micro & small weddings. Please inquire for pricing. This service is for couple’s who are doing their own wedding planning. My Services: 1. Your choice of type and length of ceremony. 2. Customized and personalized ceremonies with revisions, that reflect who you are as a couple and your love story. You do not have to personalize your ceremony if you prefer not to. 3. An extensive list of Sample Readings & Vows 4. Vow Assistance when writing own vows. 5. You can review script and make edits/ceremony revisions. Couple has final approval on ceremony script. 6. Rehearsals ( optional & additional fee) to include best practices to avoid the most common mistakes made at weddings and wedding party staging for optimal photographs. 7. Arriving early day-of to coordinate with other vendors and check in with the couple. 8. Officiating 9. Signing & returning your marriage licenses to the clerk of court. 10. Travel to your venue/location. 11. Support & guide you through the process as requested or needed. Contact me for a complementary, no obligation, half hour telephone call to discuss your vision for your wedding ceremony and my services. Thank you! About me: I love officiating weddings. I enjoy creating ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple and your love story. Couples can be involved as much as they like in creating their ceremony script. I can assist couples with suggestions and ideas for ceremony. I take a personal interest in the couples I work with and the unions I bind. I am professional, trustworthy and personable. I have been officiating for 10 years and I am an experienced public speaker.

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Maria t.

Nov 11, 2024

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We had a good wedding experience with Rev. Diane. She knew what to anticipate and when to support us as a couple. Thank you for officiating our wedding and going with all the unexpected moments! ☺️

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • I'm flexible

Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch's reply

Thank you, Tessa, for your 5 star review of my wedding officiant services. Everything was lovely even with a few unexpected moments. I wish you and James all the best in the years ahead! Rev Diane

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Hilda D.

Nov 9, 2024

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We talked to a few different officiants trying to see who the best fit would be for us. Diane was so friendly, professional, and best of all knowledgeable. She explained everything well and understood exactly what we wanted and gave us pointers and advice. The day of the wedding she was early and made last minute review of everything to make sure the ceremony went smoothly. She was amazing doing the ceremony and we are so grateful to have had her officiant our wedding. I would absolutely refer her!

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch's reply

Thank you, Hilda, for your outstanding review of my wedding officiant services and for recommending me to other couples. It was a lovely and lively day for a awesome couple. All the best to you, Chris and family in the years ahead. Diane

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Jason P.

Jul 19, 2024

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What a fantastic experience. I couldn’t recommend Diane more than enough. It was a pleasure having her officiate our wedding.

Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • I'm flexible

Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch's reply

Thank you, Jason, for your 5 star review of my wedding officiant services. You and Dana were a pleasure to work with. I very much appreciate your confident recommendation to other couples to retain my services. All the best in the years ahead! Diane

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Becca V.

Jun 16, 2024

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Diane was the perfect person to officiate our small, casual wedding ceremony in Front Royal, Virginia. She had a clear process for developing the content for our ceremony that included lots of input from us and personal touches of her own that honored what we wanted for our celebration. Due to high winds on our wedding date, we had to ask to change the venue just hours before our ceremony and Diane was perfectly flexible and accommodating. She arrived on time, got to know us and our 10-year-old son, and provided us not just with a rundown of how the ceremony would go but also offered helpful tips to make it as meaningful for us as possible. Her demeanor during the ceremony was professional yet cozy, making everyone in attendance feel united in the moment. She also provided all the information we would need to secure certified copies of our marriage license and for me to change my name--a service that I think is above and beyond! She sent in all of our paperwork for the marriage, too, and we received confirmation that we were all set within a few days, which included more reminders and information from Diane about how to proceed with name changes, etc. If you're on the hunt for an officiant, you can stop the search now! I can't recommend Diane enough.

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch's reply

Thank you, Becca, for your stellar review of my wedding officiant services. I am glad I exceeded your expectations. You were wonderful to work with during the ceremony writing process. You put together a sweet wedding day-of and I was happy to accommodate a venue change only a few blocks away. Your recommendation to other couples to retain my services is greatly appreciated. I wish you and family all the best in the years ahead. Diane

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Gracen E.

Oct 31, 2023

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It was an easy decision to hire Diane to officiant our intimate October wedding in Virginia. Diane officiated two of my very best friends' weddings previously so we knew that she would do an outstanding job. What we didn't know was how much care and attention she would give to us during the planning process. She went the extra mile to get to know us so that she could tailor our ceremony to really reflect who we are as a couple. Every one of our guests told us how wonderful they thought the ceremony was and it really set the tone for the rest of our evening. We cannot recommend- or thank- her enough. We are so thrilled with how everything turned out!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch's reply

Gracen & Ryan, thank you for an outstanding review of my wedding officiant services. I am happy to hear that my services exceed your expectations. Thank you, also, for your confident recommendation to other couples for my services. All the best in the years ahead! Diane

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have a standard pricing system. Most weddings start at $350.00 to $450.00. Rehearsals starts $100.00-$200.00 depending on venue location and size of wedding party. Elopements (couple only) and small elopement weddings (less than 10 guests) start at $150.00-$300.00 depending on venue location and length of ceremony. Mileage is charged at the federal mileage rate per mile roundtrip to the venue and is usually included in above listed fees. I am providing customized and personalized ceremonies at this rate. The rate includes an in person meeting (or video chat if couple’s live out of the area) with the couple for us to get to know one another which makes for a more intimate ceremony. I do my best to work with the couple's budget. If you do not want a customized and personalized ceremony please inquire about my fees.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I usually have a telephone consultation with the couple that is complementary. Once the couple hires me and retains the date and time with a non-refundable deposit, I go to work for them. We usually set up an in person meeting over coffee and tea (wedding consultation) where I review necessary paperwork and obtain the details of the wedding, and assist the couple in building their ceremony. Most importantly, this is the couple's and my opportunity to get to know one another so that the day of the ceremony there is already a bond established between us. If I am requested to attend or conduct the rehearsal this gives us another opportunity to develop a closer relationship. I am available to the couple by telephone, email or text throughout the process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In order to be a clergy in good standing with my faith community I must complete continuing education hours and adhere to a professional code of conduct. My clergy in good standing credentials are renewed yearly.