South Jersey Officiants

We had the pleasure of Having Chaplain Patrick Anthony officiate at our wedding. The ceremony made our day extra special. He was well dressed and very professional. he jovial personality soothed away any nervousness I felt about using an officiant. Thanks Chaplain Anthony for your great service

Michael and Elaine Cottrell

Upon our first meeting with Chaplain Patrick at the coffee shop we knew he was the right person to officiate our ceremony. We felt comfortable and very excited after speaking with him. He had wonderful ideas on how to incorporate my son and make it a truly special day for all three of us. The day of the wedding was no different. The ceremony was seamless, chaplain Patrick took care of all the details, we were very happy to have chosen him. Many guests complimented the ceremony. I would recommend him to anyone.

Our day was perfect! Yvonne did an awsome job, and our families said it was the nicest ceremony they have ever attended!! She even did the ceremony outside in the winter! It couldnt have turned out nicer, thanks Yvonne!

Chaplain Patrick was an amazing officiant, from start to finish. By the end of our first meeting at a coffee shop, my husband and I knew we had to have him as our officiant! Chaplain Patrick was also very good at corralling our wedding party of 14 and immediate family members during the rehearsal and just before the wedding while at the same time calming my nerves, which were no easy tasks!
Many members of our families had never been to a wedding outside of a church, and mentioned before the wedding that it would be less ceremonious, but afterwards everyone had only the highest of compliments. The ceremony was very personal and meaningful to both my husband and I, as well as everyone there.
I have already recommended South Jersey Officiants to several friends in the area. Only the highest marks!

Chaplin Patrick was absolutely wonderful. He was on time and pleasant. I would recommend his services to anyone and everyone. My experience was just divine on my wedding day. He actually waited for me.... The entire family found him pleasing with his wonderful stories and his Irish prayer I embraced. He kept me calm and informed up to the very day of course I was nervous and he was reassuring that I would be fine. We could not have asked for a better person to unite us as one. Thank you so much for making my union special Chaplin Patrick!!

I honestly could not have imagined a more beautiful wedding ceremony. Reverend Chrissy was absolutely amazing! From discretely obtaining the flowers for our rose ceremony when ours were MIA (without any of our guests noticing!) to lending a helping hand to bustle my dress when no one else could figure it out, she truly went above and beyond to make our wedding a flawless and memorable event. Her words and delivery were so heartfelt and thoughtful... I could not have asked for more!
Thank you so much Reverend Chrissy and Chaplain Patrick!

Chaplain Patrick is wonderful! From the moment I saw his website, I knew he had to be the one to officiate our ceremony, and I know I made the right decision.

When he met with us, he went over his vision and plans for our ceremony, and I loved every single thing he suggested. He incorporated Irish aspects (I'm a good deal Irish), Chinese aspects, standard ceremony traditions, and made them all blend beautifully.

Not only that, but he was available to answer any questions we had beforehand and was able to prompt me when my vows slipped my mind. He also took care of the paperwork for us so that was one less thing to worry about!

We were so lucky that he was available for our date (we booked a little late in the game), and are still receiving complements on our ceremony! Thanks again for a wonderful evening!

Chaplain Patrick helped us to choose a ceremony that reflected us as a couple which was extremely important to me. Countless guests at our wedding said that our ceremony was one of the best they have ever been to. They also told us how much they enjoyed it and how beautiful the ceremony was. Our mothers are both still talking about the ceremony. I think they really appreciated being honored with roses during the ceremony. Chaplain Patrick truly will put the wedding into your wedding day!

Chaplain Patrick was absolutely wonderful! My husband and I were so happy with him! I felt like I knew him my entire life! Thank you Patrick!!

Mark & Chrissy

Amazingly well spoken! Had great ideas for a unique ceremony! Very professional and new exactly what he was doing! Everyone was amazed at how something so simple could be said in such a wonderful way! Thanks <3

Chaplain Patrick was hands down the best officiant I ever could have chosen for our wedding! Since we decided to have our ceremony right at our venue instead of a church, I was really hoping it would feel just as special. It was perfect! So much better then I ever thought it could be! I was so happy with how our entire wedding turned out and received plenty of compliments, however I definitely got the most compliments on our ceremony and the way Chaplain Patrick officiated it! That meant so much to me because that is the best and most important part of the whole wedding. Several people asked me if he was a close friend of ours, thats how warm and special it felt. Everything about it felt natural and he just made me feel calmer and less nervous. There is no doubt how much he truly enjoys being such an important part of a couple's special day. He did a fantastic job and I will certainly be recommending him to anyone I know that is getting married!

We (ourselves and our guests) were very impressed with Chaplain Patrick Anthony. We wanted just a simple, quick ceremony and he provided just that (but of course, he is willing to do more!) Everyone who attended our wedding commented on his professionalism as well as his apparant wisdom beyond his years. Despite being in severe pain from an earlier back injury, Chaplain Patrick not only showed up, but also provided us with the loveliest ceremony. We were very happy with our choice and highly recommend him for your special day.

Thank you, Chaplain, for your beautiful words and the wonderful job you did! And thanks so much for putting just the right amount of humor into the day for us!

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect officiant! From the very first meeting with Chaplain Patrick, we knew we were in good hands. He guided us in creating the ideal ceremony for us. He was organized and professional in all the preparations leading up to the big day and was responsive to all of our questions. Guests were commenting all evening about how memorable the ceremony was because it was so personalized and because of Chaplain Patrick's charismatic nature. We would highly recommend him to anyone that wants a ceremony they will never forget!

my wedding officiant yvonne was amazing the day of and before she helped me a lot and knew what to say to keep me focused and calm especially on my wedding day hehe.. the day of my wedding i was running late why? well my make up artist didn't show and so i call yvonne and told her i didn't know what to do that i was going to be super late but she was more then an officiant to me that day she became a friend she told me kind words and what i could do and it worked i finally got my make up don't not by the artist i hired but somewhere else and finally got to my own wedding not to toot my own horn but i felt like a princess heheh..and every one including yvonne made me feel just like one my ceremony was more then amazing thanks to yvonne if i were to do it all over again id choose her again thanks yvonne for everything!!!!!

Chaplain Patrick's experience showed for my current husband and I when he took the lead from the start and made things easier for us. He has pages of vows and readings that we used. He communicated a plethora of options that we could use in our wedding, including a touching ceremony where we gave our mothers roses. They loved that. He gave us checklists and all the information needed to complete those tasks. Most importantly, on the day he brought a fun and energetic presence.

Reverend Yvonne was AMAZING! She met with us to get to know our personalities. She saw immediately that our theme should be best friends, which is so true. She hand crafted a ceremony PERFECT for us...included our kids, helped us with vowes, ect. More importantly, she takes her job so seriously, that you felt her warmth every step of the way...guests remembered the ceremony more than the reception, and that tells you alot. Thanks Yvonne for making our ceremony perfect.

Chaplain Patrick was chosen because my township does not provide much in the way of marriage ceremonies, but they have a list of officiants. I started calling and immediately knew, upon speaking with Chaplain Patrick, that he was a good fit for us.
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The ceremony was very beautiful and personal to us, and we were impressed from beginning to end with his lovely words and gestures. I felt like it was all meant to be, just like the wedding itself. Many of our guests complimented Chaplain Patrick and the atmosphere he creates for them as well as for the bride and groom. I was told by a few that it was the most touching wedding they had ever attended and several couples want to renew their vows with him as their officiant.
Needless to say, he only added to the happiest day of our lives.

Thank you Chaplain Patrick for making our ceremony so personalized. From our first meeting, he made us feel like great friends just meeting over a cup of coffee. From beginning to the very end, he listened and gave suggestions to create a memorable ceremony. My guests from all over the U.S. gave raving reviews about his natural speaking abilities to connect with the audience. Thank you Chaplain P for making our day one that we will never forget! I would recommend him to all my friends!

Patrick could not have done any of a better job than what we could have wished for. The professionalism provided was more than what was expected. Even with all the culture differences in our wedding, the services provided by him were better than any of the other services that you future newly weds are going to face. I highly recommend Patrick if you are reading this. You will know once you meet him.

As soon as we met Chaplain Patrick, we knew he was the perfect person to perform our wedding ceremony. Very easy to talk to, Chaplain Patrick guided us through the planning process and put us at ease. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and memorable. We received a lot of comments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Thank you so much!

Chaplin Patrick Anthony gave us the most beautiful ceremony we could have asked for. We didn’t have much in mind when we first went to speak with him. He had the most amazing ideas! Our ceremony was wonderful. It was better than we could have ever imagined. I was blown away by the service we received and by how nice he was to work with. This was by far the best decision that we made for our wedding. I would recommend him to everyone! We will never forget how special he made our day!

Chaplain Patrick is the best! My fiancee and I didn't even meet him in person until the day of our wedding, but we had 100% confidence the minute we spoke to him and heard his charismatic, powerful, confident voice on the phone. All of my guests were extremely impressed by his delivery and message during our short and sweet ceremony. He was able to customize our wedding to our liking and we included a "tree watering ceremony" in place of a unity candle since our wedding venue was outdoors. We highly recommend him - extremely reliable and accommodating to our needs and wishes. What a great day!!!

Chaplain Patrick took the time to sit down with us and truly listened to our hearts. He created a ceremony that reflected who we were and how we felt about each other. It is something that we will remember for the rest of our lives! Thank you Patrick for making this day so special for us, our family and our friends.

We were so fortunate to find Chaplain Patrick as our Officiant for our civil union. You won't find a more personable, pleasant human being for the job. Chaplain Patrick is very professional. He has you covered. He even offered some sugguestions to make our ceremony more memorable. I could go on. If you need an officiant for your wedding Chaplain Patrick is the one!

Chaplain Patrick Anthony was amazing! My husband and I needed an Officiant for our wedding but had no idea who to ask. We found his name online and set up an appointment. We were very hesitant finding someone online without any references from friends but Chaplain Patrick was helpful right from the beginning. He is extremely professional but makes you feel like a friend with his kind, easy-going personality. He worked with us to create just the right type of ceremony, a ceremony our friends and family loved; they had never heard anything like it before. And even though his obligations stopped there, his help did not. The day of the wedding my DJ didn't show until after I arrived...I did not know he wasn't there until I got to the Ceremony. Chaplin Patrick hopped in the limo and explained to me what was going on and he was so calm I couldn't help but be calm also. He explained that even if we had to get my guests to hum my introduction music, we would make it work. He truely was so much more than I couldn've hoped for. I would never want to imagine my special day without him.

My husband and I were married this past December and couldn't imagine a more perfect ceremony!! Rev Yvonne was amazing, it was an absolute beautiful ceremony. She genuinely cares for what you want and wants to make it super special for your day! I would recommend Yvonne for anyone that is looking, in fact, my best friend (who attended the wedding) will now also be married by Yvonne. Thank you again for a wonderful day!!

I randomly found Chaplain Patrick online and within a hour of emailing him I had an appointment at the cutest little coffee shop. As soon as he let me buy him his hot chocolate I knew I had found the right man. He blew away any expectation I had for my ceremony. The best part about him being apart of our special day was you could tell how much he loved being there, and how much you met to him to be able to be apart of something so special. I thank him from the bottom of my heart, and i truly hope to remain in contact with him. and hopefully in 25 years, he can be renewing our vows!

You can almost always see the love between the bride and the groom.... but you can tell from the moment that your first meet him, that Patrick loves, and believes in the beautiful moments that he presides over. (And... he saved the day when he reminded my daughter to pick up her marriage license at the rehearsal!!!)
We love you Patrick!

My now husband & I went through two other officiants before we finally just happened across Chaplain Patrick. One was in north NJ & wouldn't travel here to meet us before the wedding & the other demanded the ceremony ( what we thought to be ) overly religious. So for our wedding we decided to have it on site . We had no clue how to 'set up' the out line of the wedding ceremony so to speak (we were used to just seeing a Catholic ceremony in a church). Chaplain Patrick met with us, offered & guided us through many different suggestions. Upon meeting him, Chaplain is very laid back, go with the flow, type of man, but all the while instilling the utmost confidence that at least this part of your wedding will flow quite smoothly. He has a sense of humor & is very well spoken. I received MANY compliments after the wedding, people asking if I knew him personally! Thats just how warm & well he delivered! Oh, also excellent communication! You would be surprised how many people ie: vendors & such don't email or call you back in decent time.
So my husband and I couldn't be more happy with the ceremony, we recommended our engaged cousin to him. We shall see!

Cheryl and I were very happy with Chaplain Patrick. His attention to detail as well as his experience in planning a ceremony met all of our expectations. Chaplain's affable personality coupled with his dedication to make our day special was noted by many of our guests. We highly recommend Chaplain Patrick. You will not be disappointed !!!!

Chaplain Patrick performed our wedding ceremony on 10/22/11 and we could not have been happier. He was extremely professional, provided suggestions to make our ceremony special, and exceeded all of our expectations. Plus, he is just an all around great person. In fact, one of our guests even requested Chaplain Patrick's contact information for an upcoming wedding. We would highly recommend Chaplain Patrick.

Chaplain Patrick, Pat and I wanted to thank you so much for making our ceremony so special for us. We were both a bit skeptical finding someone online, but as soon as we had coffee with you we knew we had to look no further. I have heard from more than a few of our guests that this was by far the most romantic, best ceremony they have ever been too! Thanks again for making this day so special and unique! ~ Becky and Pat

Chaplain Patrick was amazing! He did our ceremony on 9-10-11 at Pitman Golf course! My guest loved his service and thought he did a great job! I would HIGHLY suggest using his service.

Patrick I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a meaningful and beautiful ceremony you created for just Michael and I and our family. As you know it brought both me and Michael to tears as well as our guest. Everyone has told us how wonderful you were and what a meaningful ceremony you helped us create.

When my fiance' and I finally decided to get married, we left hardly anytime to plan anything. We found Chaplain Patrick's site and contacted him to set up an initial meeting. No lie we had a reply and an appointment set within 2 hours. When we first met him, within 5 minutes we knew he was the right fit for us. He was very professional and gave many suggestions that would make our wedding one to remember. When the day finally arrived so did Hurricane Irene. Chaplain Patrick was open and so helpful with all the changes we had to make that day. From changing locations to time changes he was right there to lend a hand. Our wedding went off without a hitch (despite the hurricane)and was more perfect than we could ever ask for. If you need a officiant for your wedding look no further!! Chaplain Patrick, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for making our day spectacular!! When it comes time for our children's baptisms and for us to renew our vows you will definitly be the one that we call.
Lots of love and gratitude,
Laura and Alan Robb

Very professional, friendly, and understanding. Stress and drama-free interactions. Very highly recommended.

Chaplain Patrick made our wedding ceremony very special and personalized. The ceremony was flawless and Patrick kept us at ease throughout the entire experience. He helped to create our perfect wedding!

My guests all found the ceremony beautiful, different and special. After our first meeting and a few emails, Patrick surprise us with the perfect ceremony. It was so us! It was perfect!

Chaplain Patrick was a delightful officiant. We appreciated the opportunity to meet with him before booking with him so that we could see if he would be a good fit for us or not. We never had to worry about anything with him because he was responsive, prompt and amiable. We received a number of compliments from our family and friends on how well they felt Chaplain Patrick had done as our officiant. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of a wonderful wedding officiant.

My wife and I decide to have our wedding in our home since we wanted an small, intimate, and dignified ceremony surrounded by loving family members. It was important for our officiant to have the professionalism, compassion, and solemnity we so desired. Chaplain Patrick has those very qualties we had sought and his presence helped us to make our special day the wonderful lifetime memory we had hoped for.

We are very grateful to Patrick for made our wedding very special. Our wedding was funny, simple and beautiful. Patrick learned a little Spanish for us, especially for me because I don’t speak English. That was an amazing surprise for us!! We don’t have words for express our grateful to Patrick, we only can say THANK YOU !!!

Richie and Alix

Chaplain Patrick was so helpful in planning our wedding ceremony. We weren't sure what we wanted, but he helped us figure out a ceremony to fit our needs and personality. We would highly recommend him to anyone. --Liz & Joe

If you are "shopping" for an officiant, we highly recommend Chaplain Patrick. Take the time to meet with him, you will know immediately that he is a sincere Christian, someone who will surely help to make your ceremony memorable. He was accomodating and professional, from the writing of vows through the ceremony. We couldn't have had a better person to perform our ceremony, you won't be disappointed if you select Chaplain Patrick!

Chaplain Patrick was the perfect officiant for our wedding ceremony. We found him by chance but are extremely glad that we did. He tailored our ceremony to our wishes, including only the traditions that we wanted to be included. He is young but incredibly knowledgeable and helped us greatly in deciding how we wanted our ceremony to transpire. My husband and I were both incredibly nervous during our ceremony, but Chaplain Patrick helped us greatly by whispering instructions to us, making sure we did what we were supposed to and not make fools out of ourselves. He definitely fit our personalities perfectly and we couldn't have found a better officiant if we tried!

From the moment you meet Chaplain Patrick, you realize that this is so much more than a job to him. The service he provides, joining two hearts and two lives is a blessing that he shares with the couples lucky enough to stand before him. His love and passion are evident in each beautifully spoken word, and will make one of the most important moments in your life memorable beyond words.