Reviews for Paula da Nova - Wedding Officiant

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• D L Sent on 29/11/2024
  2.4 out of 5 rating

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  It was a simple task, couldn't have been worse

  We got married this past summer and wanted a simple, non-religious ceremony. Since we had written our own vows, all we needed was an officiant to deliver a straightforward script before and after the vows. Based on Paula’s reviews and experience, we thought she would be perfect. Unfortunately, things did not go as expected.
  
  Despite providing Paula with a finalized script that included personalized details (like where we’re from and how we met), she seemed unprepared. Communication leading up to the wedding was poor—she didn’t respond to our emails asking to review the script and clarify what we wanted her to include.
  
  During the ceremony, Paula struggled significantly. Although most of the script was her usual one, she stumbled over nearly every sentence, making the experience awkward. At one point, she even paused to address the audience, saying, "I'll get through this." It was baffling, given her supposed experience.
  
  Simple instructions, such as “the bride will say her vows first,” were ignored. Instead, she awkwardly fumbled to figure out who should go first, making the moment feel disorganized and unprofessional.
  
  To make matters stranger, after the ceremony, she stood at the front of the room staring up at the ceiling. Several guests commented on this odd behavior afterward.
  
  Thankfully, the highlight of our ceremony was the vows we wrote for each other, but Paula’s lack of preparation and professionalism was disappointing. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend her as a wedding officiant.

  We got married this past summer and wanted a simple, non-religious ceremony. Since we had written our own vows, all we needed was an officiant to deliver a straightforward script before and after the vows. Based on Paula’s reviews and experience, we thought she would be perfect. Unfortunately, things did not go as expected.
  
  Despite providing Paula with a finalized script that included personalized details (like where we’re from and how we met), she seemed unprepared. Communication leading up to the wedding was poor—she didn’t respond to our emails asking to review the script and clarify what we wanted her to include.
  
  During the ceremony, Paula struggled significantly. Although most of the script was her usual one, she stumbled over nearly every sentence, making the experience awkward. At one point, she even paused to address the audience, saying, "I'll get through this." It was baffling, given her supposed experience.
  
  Simple instructions, such as “the bride will say her vows first,” were ignored. Instead, she awkwardly fumbled to figure out who should go first, making the moment feel disorganized and unprofessional.
  
  To make matters stranger, after the ceremony, she stood at the front of the room staring up at the ceiling. Several guests commented on this odd behavior afterward.
  
  Thankfully, the highlight of our ceremony was the vows we wrote for each other, but Paula’s lack of preparation and professionalism was disappointing. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend her as a wedding officiant.
• Amalia G. Sent on 05/05/2024
  4.8 out of 5 rating

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  English and Spanish wedding

  A fantastic officiant who truly worked with us to provide the ceremony of our dreams. She worked with us to integrate into the ceremony both Spanish and English, and even putting in some German and Portuguese bringing our entire families together. The words she wrote in all the languages were beautiful and truly moving, and we will forever have them to guide us in our marriage. She was also very helpful in working through all the legal and document requirements of the process. Truly appreciate all the work and care that went into providing us with the most perfect ceremony. Thank you.

  A fantastic officiant who truly worked with us to provide the ceremony of our dreams. She worked with us to integrate into the ceremony both Spanish and English, and even putting in some German and Portuguese bringing our entire families together. The words she wrote in all the languages were beautiful and truly moving, and we will forever have them to guide us in our marriage. She was also very helpful in working through all the legal and document requirements of the process. Truly appreciate all the work and care that went into providing us with the most perfect ceremony. Thank you.
• Paula G. Sent on 30/04/2024
  5 out of 5 rating

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  Paula was fantastic!

  We hired Paula to officiate our bilingual (Spanish-English) ceremony. Paula was not only super easy to work with, she was great at easing our anxieties and making the process smooth, fun, and easy. She went above and beyond for us and was very professional. We would highly recommend her for your wedding!

  We hired Paula to officiate our bilingual (Spanish-English) ceremony. Paula was not only super easy to work with, she was great at easing our anxieties and making the process smooth, fun, and easy. She went above and beyond for us and was very professional. We would highly recommend her for your wedding!
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• Yashoda Sent on 09/08/2022
  5 out of 5 rating

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  Perfect bilingual ceremony!

  We had an excellent experience with Paula as our wedding officiant. She provided a bilingual Spanish/English ceremony for our intercultural Mexican/Canadian wedding. She was responsive, pleasant and professional throughout the booking process and was transparent about fees. We had two telephone meetings with her during the planning process but she was also available by text and email. She offered us a selection of pre-written ceremony scripts and readings as well as the option to customize the ceremony however we liked. She was punctual on the wedding day, and the ceremony itself was absolutely beautiful and filled with emotion. Thank you Paula!

  We had an excellent experience with Paula as our wedding officiant. She provided a bilingual Spanish/English ceremony for our intercultural Mexican/Canadian wedding. She was responsive, pleasant and professional throughout the booking process and was transparent about fees. We had two telephone meetings with her during the planning process but she was also available by text and email. She offered us a selection of pre-written ceremony scripts and readings as well as the option to customize the ceremony however we liked. She was punctual on the wedding day, and the ceremony itself was absolutely beautiful and filled with emotion. Thank you Paula!
• Chantell M. Sent on 21/01/2022
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  Incredible!

  This review is way over due. I want to start by thanking Paula (again) for everything she did at the ceremony. Paula was always reachable, professional and friendly, she helped us with all of questions. I can't thank her enough.

  This review is way over due. I want to start by thanking Paula (again) for everything she did at the ceremony. Paula was always reachable, professional and friendly, she helped us with all of questions. I can't thank her enough.
• Thomas I. Sent on 24/11/2021
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  Awesome Day

  She's the best in the industry! Period.

  She's the best in the industry! Period.
• Annija Sent on 20/11/2020
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  THE best you can ask for!

  Paula was so accommodating and kind, and helpful with any question I had, and she really saved me by accepting my last-minute request and helping with much-needed advice on paperwork, especially during the early months of the COVID crisis. I have only the best to say! Still, 6 months after our little wedding ceremony, I remember Paula with such warmth and gratitude for having come across her! Thank you!

  Paula was so accommodating and kind, and helpful with any question I had, and she really saved me by accepting my last-minute request and helping with much-needed advice on paperwork, especially during the early months of the COVID crisis. I have only the best to say! Still, 6 months after our little wedding ceremony, I remember Paula with such warmth and gratitude for having come across her! Thank you!
• Treldon H. Sent on 18/07/2019
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  She's fantastic! Our day wouldn't have been the same without her

  Paula was absolutely amazing. Always reachable, professional and friendly. She spent time going through all aspects with us was very helpful in creation of our vows and additional customizations that we had. All of our guests enjoyed the ceremony and we honestly couldn't be any happier. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

  Paula was absolutely amazing. Always reachable, professional and friendly. She spent time going through all aspects with us was very helpful in creation of our vows and additional customizations that we had. All of our guests enjoyed the ceremony and we honestly couldn't be any happier. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
• Tracy Sent on 18/10/2018
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  Wonderful and highly recommended

  Paula was prompt in all our planning communications, arrived exactly when she said she would, asked questions about our personal preferences and was personable, humorous and kind. She gave us helpful information. Would highly recommend.
  

  Paula was prompt in all our planning communications, arrived exactly when she said she would, asked questions about our personal preferences and was personable, humorous and kind. She gave us helpful information. Would highly recommend.
  
• Ashley P. Sent on 18/07/2018
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  Incredible!

  From the moment we met Paula, we knew she was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. She was funny, well spoken, kind and patient (especially with us at the rehersal...we get easily distracted)
  Paula created a ceremony that perfectly fit us and our personalities.
  
  Our guests have not stopped talking about her.
  
  We love you Paula! You are amazing!!!

  From the moment we met Paula, we knew she was the perfect person to officiate our wedding. She was funny, well spoken, kind and patient (especially with us at the rehersal...we get easily distracted)
  Paula created a ceremony that perfectly fit us and our personalities.
  
  Our guests have not stopped talking about her.
  
  We love you Paula! You are amazing!!!

  Paula da Nova - Wedding Officiant's reply:

  Thank you! I love you guys too! You were such a fun couple with a great, easy going group of friends and family. Stay happy, have fun in life always and don't stop watching horror movies. xo

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