Reviews

“Simply put: Franny made our wedding day. You will not find a more thoughtful, present, cool-under-pressure, and dynamic officiant. The series of thoughtful questions she posed to us as we built our ceremony were so helpful - they didn't just guide the direction and tone of our ceremony, they actually became the basis of our vows! We and our friends and families are still talking about her spirit, poise, and the incredibly meaningful ceremony she created. We are forever grateful, and cannot imagine our wedding any other way. Thank you, Franny!!!” - Meghan

“Franny truly is a wonderful person. She made our ceremony personal, fitting to us just as we wanted. It was as if she was a long personal friend or family member sharing our day. She is very easy to work with, flexible and professional. Our guests all said that her ceremony was perfect for the two of us. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect officiant for their wedding.” - Bonnie

“Franny officiated our Central Park elopement and did an amazing job! She wrote a text that was beautiful and felt so true to us. I can't imagine having anyone else there on our special day.” - Biba

“Franny was absolutely the best officiant! Our wedding would not have gone nearly as smoothly without her help. From the moment we told her we were getting married (and wanted her to officiate) she was there to support and help us in getting ready for our day. She kept things on track, made us give her updates, coordinated so many things, and was always willing to give her input on how to make our wedding day the best day ever. She kept things organized, fun, and truly special. We are so thankful we had her along the way!” - Mark

“Franny is very considerate, even took care of the details that we almost ignored. She tried to get to know us in person before the ceremony so she can plan out the ceremony more towards our taste/style. She got to know us as a more personal level, and we can see that she really loves us as people, which is what we wanted from a wedding officiant from the very beginning. We were browsing websites and looking at officiants, and when we saw Franny we fell in love with her immediately. We love the way she smiled and it made us believe that she would be more friendly, personally caring rather than someone who would just take your money and do the business. And what she did was way more than our expectations.” - Xin

“We are an international couple from France and China. Franny was the officiant for our mini wedding in a helicopter above New York. She is very professional and knows how to listen to your specific needs. She cares about details: she has contacted us in advance both by phone and email to know us better, in order to write our love story and to adapt to our wedding. Moreover, she gave us very valuable suggestion on the preparation for the vows. She also asked our opinion which dress we prefer that she wears in order to adapt to the wedding's theme: so sweet! We are so happy having her during our wedding in New York, sharing the joy and laugh together. It was so unforgettable and precious! We highly recommend Franny as your wedding officiant if you look for someone professional, helpful and with a beautiful smile.” - Danni & Sebastien

“Absolutely wonderful! My husband and I thought that having the right officiant, someone we can relate to and who understands us as a couple was important. Franny exceeded our expectations. She incorporated narrative as a couple into the ceremony and it was beautiful. Our guests were blown away and some did tear up. Franny, thank you! - Senka

“Franny was amazing for our wedding! After meeting with her, we could tell that she would accommodate what we were looking for, including suggesting some unique ways to write our own vows. Even though we only met with her a few times, she was able to write a perfect ceremony based on the people we are. We had so many people come up to us during our reception telling us how amazing our ceremony was and how perfect the officiant was. We could not be more happy and will recommend Franny to all of our friends getting married!” - Jack

“Franny is a kind, intelligent and gracious presence and a warm and witty person - the perfect tone for a ceremony. She is also extremely (extremely!) efficient and organized, proactive and empathetic - she kept things running smoothly and thought of things we never would have.” - Amanda

“We couldn't be more grateful that we chose Franny to officiate our wedding. After seeing her officiate a friend's wedding, we knew before we were even engaged that she was the one (it was love at first sight). Franny's questionnaire was so thoughtfully crafted to really get to the heart of our relationship and what we wanted represented in the ceremony. When she shared the first draft with us, it was obvious that this was not a cookie cutter ceremony, but rather something crafted especially with us in mind. Our friends and family were so touched by the ceremony, and the whole process was so collaborative. I also appreciate the logistics that Franny helps with--reminding us of the timeline to get our license, and mailing it for us right after the ceremony. We were in such good hands. Book her!” — Athena

“Franny officiated our renewal. She did her research and went out of her way to develop a ceremony that reflected our personalities. She’s extremely well spoken and natural in front of the crowd. From start to finish, she was thoughtful, and professional. I can’t recommend her enough.” - John

“Outside of getting married, she was certainly the highlight of our ceremony! She got to know me and my wife really well, on a personal level, and catered her entire speech to us and our love. We were so impressed by her and would recommend her to anyone!!” - Nick

“Franny was the best officiant we could have asked for. She was personal, meaningful, funny, and wonderfully compelling. So many of our guests complimented her to us after the ceremony ended. Her approach is terrifically malleable, and she's willing to work with you on your own terms. Any wedding is made more beautiful by being officiated by Franny. I can't recommend her enough.” - Amelia

(About a ceremony written about his sister’s ceremony) “You are wonderful. There was not a dry eye in the place I’m told. When ¾ of the guests come up to you to compliment the ceremony I knew we were gold. And let me tell you most importantly… the bride and groom were happy. Very happy.” - Ross

“Franny created a wonderful, personalized wedding ceremony for us. She was also very communicative and met with us to talk us through the big decisions and then was very responsive to email as we had new ideas in the lead-up to the wedding. She had amazing ideas about phrases to use and ways to incorporate readings, and she really guided us through the whole process and let us choose the wording that most resonated with us. We're so grateful for the intimate ceremony that she created and for all her support and warmth!” - Rachel

“Franny was an absolute delight to work with. We were very picky with officiants and checked out a dozen and spoke to 4 on the phone. Once we spoke with Franny, we knew she was the perfect fit for us. She personalized our ceremony so beautifully and made everything so easy for us. One of our wedding guests (also named Franny) even got complimented by guests at our wedding who met her and thought she was the officiant! People are still talking about our ceremony and were shocked Franny was not a personal friend. We could not give Franny a higher recommendation!” - Ali

“To get married is a very special moment and Franny made it al happening in a perfect way. She is professional and very considerate! It was a real pleasure to have spend this special day with her!” - Mar & Steve

“I cannot recommend Franny enough. Her officiant + DOC work was perfect for our level of needs as a couple who had already done all of the planning & booking ourselves but needed help with tying up all the loose ends in the couple weeks before the wedding & stage managing the wedding itself. She truly made our wedding a zero-stress experience; I felt like I could totally relax the entire day knowing that she had all the details and was going to make sure everything came together. Franny went completely above and beyond in making the extremely narrow setup & teardown windows we were given by the venue work and chasing down final details from a vendor we had a hard time communicating with. She also helped my groom coordinate an amazing surprise for me during the ceremony with no spoilers! Everything went off without a hitch and I'm so grateful!” — Lizzie

“[Franny] was flexible in making some changes we requested and also guided us on writing our vows and I love how they came out. On the day of, she absolutely nailed it! So professional and such great delivery, she had our guests laughing and crying the whole time. We heard from so many guests that they loved our ceremony and so did we!! Would absolutely recommend hiring her to anyone!” - Lisa

“[Franny] fashioned her portion of the ceremony really well so that it reflected us as a couple. We were so pleased with her organization and motivation to get to know us as a couple. Her dedication and enthusiasm was exactly what an officiant needs to keep the mood fun, meaningful, and about the couple. She even asked us how she should coordinate her outfit so that she could best complement us and the wedding venue! If you’re looking for an officiant who is warm and articulate, she’s the one for you!” - Shiela

“Franny let us review what she wrote about a month before the wedding and encouraged us to be open with her about how we felt and if we wanted her to edit anything. We thought what she wrote was perfect and sentimental, yet lighthearted and funny. She also gave us tips on how we can include short speeches by our best friends in the ceremony. The end result was beautiful and our wedding ceremony could not be more perfect. My family is pretty traditional and many have never been to a wedding that was not officiated by a priest, and everyone thought that our ceremony was so beautiful, unique and special. I would definitely recommend Franny to anyone looking for a wedding officiant who will make your wedding ceremony unique to your relationship.” - Nicole

“When Brandy & I decided to elope, we had a day and half to get everything organized. We searched though a few officiant sites until we found Franny. We instantly felt a kinship based solely on her profile. Her enthusiasm about our short-notice request only added to our excitement. After a brief phone chat and a few email exchanges later, we had the ceremony worked out. Franny brought expertise and unique contributions all the while incorporating and accommodating our wishes. She also provided an excellent recommendation for a photographer and videographer. And then there we all were on a warm Saturday afternoon. Brandy & I had some ideas of what Franny would say and yet found ourselves catching our breath with the words she wrote, the sentiment she shared, the love she reflected back at us. It was so personal, so tender, so open hearted, and we had just met her in person for the first time. She was technically a stranger and yet she was immediately not only a part of our special day but forever a part of our lives. She was a steady hand guiding us through the process and a champion for love. She will always have our love and gratitude.” - Rana

“There was never a doubt that Franny was going to give us a wonderful ceremony. Yet still, I was blown away by how beautiful, sincere, warm, and incredibly personal it was. I’ve seen Franny perform three other ceremonies, and what she does for one couple, she couldn’t do for anyone else. I’ve been to plenty of ceremonies where it feels like you could change the names and do anyone’s wedding. With Franny, she has tailored every aspect to the two of you.” - Logan

“My (now) husband found Franny on Weddingwire. We met with her at a coffee shop to see if we got a good vibe in person so that we could decide if we would like her to officiate our wedding. When we met with Franny it was easy. She asked us some questions and told us a little about herself. After that we decided we would like Franny to be the officiant for our wedding. From that point on Franny was consistently on-point. We communicated through email and she always emailed back right away with any information we needed. Franny asked us to answer some questions separately and to email them to her. She used our answers to compose the beautiful ceremony she planned. When you’re planning a wedding it is very easy to stress out about every thing. One thing I really did not stress out about was the ceremony. I think that’s because Franny made me feel confident that she was prepared and that she would be great, and she was. On the day of the wedding Franny arrived at the venue at the time we set up. When I arrived at the venue, I was a little upset because a button had fallen off the back of my dress. No sweat, Franny was on it! Hahah not only is she a great officiant but apparently she is a great seamstress… Franny fixed my dress! The ceremony was beautiful for Justin and I. We received our marriage certificate in the mail less than a week after our wedding.” - Amy

“Ms. Civitano was an eloquent, gracious, humorous, and warm officiant for our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant because she was punctual and always asked the right questions when we were planning for our wedding. We were so lucky to have found her! We had our Chinese-American wedding at a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, NYC and Ms. Civitano was always present for all our meetings. She fashioned her portion of the ceremony really well so that it reflected us as a couple and we were so pleased with her organization and motivation to get to know us as a couple. Her dedication and enthusiasm was exactly what an officiant needs to keep the mood fun, meaningful, and about the couple. She even asked us how she should coordinate her outfit so that she could best complement us and the wedding venue! She is amazing! She is intelligent, thoughtful about her words, and spoke with passion and presence when she officiated our wedding. Everyone could hear her even without a microphone. If you're looking for an officiant who is warm and articulate, she's the one for you!” - Andrew