TieTheKnotCeremonies.com ~ Testimonials

Dear Frank,

Franco and I would like to thank you for officiating our ceremony. You did an amazing job and truly made it personal and unique just for us, which is exactly what we were looking for. We felt extremely comfortable with you to where we were actually able to feel relaxed. Not to mention, our sincere thanks for adding the "extra touch" of Italian just for us!! Our friends and family had nothing but compliments about the ceremony, indicating that it was the most flawless and enjoyable ceremony they had ever seen, as it really had a meaning! We are truly thankful we found you and our sincere thanks for helping our day be one of the most perfect and memorable days of our lives. Best wishes to you and your wife and your success.

Yours Truly,
Franco & Jaime Tamburrino

Hi Frank,

Tess and I would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did for us. From the first time we met all the way through the wedding you were professional and responsive to all of our needs. We received so many compliments on the way you conducted the ceremony, it was meaningful, funny and en-joyful. We are truly blessed to have had you officiate our ceremony and will definitely refer you.

Very Best,

Joe & Tess Adams

Hey Frank,

Thank you for the great job you did at our wedding in Long Beach on June 21st. Coreen and I were delighted with your performance. Everybody has been asking about how we found such a great guy. We both had several friends and family members compliment your work. People (including our parents) loved the ceremony. We all loved your delivery and sense of humor!

Frank, thank you very much.

Best Wishes,

Bobby and Coreen Irani

Dear Frank,

Casey and I would like to thank you so much for being a part of our day. People are still commenting on how nice the ceremony was and it's almost been a month. You did such an awesome job of making Casey and I feel comfortable and relaxed. We both were very nervous about standing up there in front of everyone. You kept the ceremony light and easy. Your words were poetry, it truly made our day that much more special. You will always remain in our memories of our wedding day. Thank you again. I almost want to do it again -- it was so fun!

Always your friends,
Katie and Casey Chilcoat

Frank,
My wife and I would like to thank you for officiating our wedding. You did an outstanding job filling in as a Rabbi for our interfaith wedding. To be honest, we weren’t sure how the family was going to react to a non-traditional Jewish wedding but everyone had nothing but nice things to say. You added charm and wit and made our ceremony truly special by reciting the story of how my wife and I first met. Also, we found it to be a very nice touch that you even sent us the whole transcript of our ceremony to look back on and remember! We will definitely recommend you to family and friends who are looking for a personable and professional officiant. Thanks again Frank!
Sincerely,
Raymond & Sabina Keil

Hi Frank,

Sorry it has taken us so long to get back to you. It is certainly not that we haven't been thinking about it. I definitely wanted to take the time out to thank you for the great job you did at our ceremony. My wife and I were a bit unsure with hiring an officiant off the web to be honest. And some of the responses we got from other sites were less than impressive. However, from our first meeting on, you were always very professional and easy to work with. You did such a great job with the limited material we gave you that our guests were shocked that we had not known you for years. You truly made our ceremony special, not only to us, but also to our family. We can't thank you enough. We would definitely recommend you to anyone who is even considering an officiant, and wish you all the best in your ministry. Thank you again for helping to make our wedding ceremony something we will always cherish.

Marc and Christine Sarver

WOW FRANK! What a great ceremony. What a wonderful day. Frank, thank you very much for making our wedding so special. Just the right amount of serious thought provoking material, laced with light-hearted humor and your personalizing it, making it so much more meaningful.

We were told that several of the golfers at the nearby driving range paused during the ceremony. We were also told that a hummingbird hovered nearby throughout the proceedings.

Many of our guests had glowing remarks about you and the content of the service. You apparently provoked some reflective thoughts in some of them about their own unions. It could not have been more perfect!

Kathleen and Lou

Frank:
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for marrying Nicole and I on Dec. 10, 2006. The ceremony was, for us, the most beautiful event we have shared up till the birth of our first child, Jacob. Your warm energy, infectious humor and consummate professionalism helped to make our wedding everything that we had hoped for, and more. Nic and I appreciated your attention to detail and research in preparing how you addressed us and our families at the intimate setting at the park across the street from our home in Seal Beach, CA. You had made the astute observation that I had become enthralled with Nicole and a certain "Red Dress" she had worn on our first date, and was able to create your words in such a way that had everyone in stitches. All in all, if anyone were to ask me for a recommendation for someone to marry them I would not, and have not, hesitate to recommend you for their wedding. All the best to you and your lovely wife.
Mahalos,
Brandon Woodward

Dear Frank:
Happy New Year! What a lovely ceremony you performed for us…personable and humorous…everyone loved it! We hope to keep in touch with you. Give us a call when you’re up in L.A.All the best.
Claire & Michael Risoli

WOW! I can’t say enough about Frank A. Meola, DD … Charm, Personality, Wit, Intellect, Humor, Humor, Humor, and above all – a TOP NOTCH PROFESSIONAL!

As a bridal vendor with ten+ years of experience, I have crossed paths with a vast group of individuals. It is with great honor that I introduce you “soon to be” brides to this amazing Officiant. Frank truly has a deep grasp of being able to customize ceremonies that will not only be memorable for you and your fiancée, it will be a ceremony stored in the memories of all!

Outstanding officiants are such a rarity. I challenge all future brides to check him out. Your upcoming wedding with Frank, his detail, and services from Tie The Knot Ceremonies will be worth every penny. Trust me, you and your guests will be extremely happy! After all, it is only once in a lifetime, and you want the person in charge of solemnizing your union to do it right! You can always “touch-up” a flaw on a photo, but not your vows!

Beauty Unveiled

Frank:

Thanks for doing such a great job of keeping everything under control. Your attitude and experienced advice were a major factor contributing to the success of the day. I'm glad we choose you to officiate.

Art and Maren Grigg

Thank you for doing a wonderful job as the officiant for our wedding ceremony. You were professional in every sense of the word, every step of the way. We really appreciated the interest you took during the preparation phase to get to know us and make the ceremony ours, as well as fulfill any requests that we had. With the actual ceremony you did a great job, just as we anticipated. You delivered a beautiful wedding message and helped stir peoples emotions across a wide spectrum, from laughter to tears. You made the ceremony relaxed, yet elegant. Fun, yet romantic. Frank, we really couldn't have been any happier with how you performed our ceremony. It was terrific.

We'll keep in touch Frank. We really do want to thank you for doing a great job.

Hope all is well in SoCal. It's beginning to get a little chilly here.

Thanks again,

Adam & Shelley

My fiancé and I needed an officiant for our wedding in Laguna Beach at the end of June. After speaking with a couple of officiants, I found Frank. Upon our first conversation I knew he was the one for us. When we met with Frank for the first time, we both felt very comfortable with him. His warmth and sense of humor suited us perfectly. Frank took our family's needs into consideration and made the ceremony perfect for us, our family, and friends. Everyone commented on what a great choice he was for us as a couple. Thank you Frank for helping to make this day the most memorable ever.

Ernie and Betsy de los Santos
June 30, 2007, Laguna Beach, CA.

Hi Frank!

Terrell and I returned from our Tahiti honeymoon and wanted to write a testimonial in honor of the fabulous job you did officiating our Laguna Beach wedding. Everyone is still talking about how funny, interactive, heartwarming, and original our wedding ceremony was. You took our ideas openly of turning a usual traditional and somber wedding ceremony and making it into a fun, untraditional, yet meaningful one that all our guests could relate to and enjoy. Many of our wedding attendees have told us that our wedding ceremony was the most fun ceremony that they have ever attended, in large part due to your good natured and fun personality. You made us feel comfortable throughout the wedding ceremony process and incorporated our ideas to a tee. Your ceremony had just the right touch of humor and sentimental undertones, which made everyone, no matter what age they were, feel at ease and left them all smiling. The wedding ceremony book of our vows you mailed to us after the ceremony was a beautiful and touching surprise--thank you! We would highly recommend you to anyone getting married. You not only get your bride and grooms down the aisle, you make us all happy that you were there at the end of the aisle to join us together on our special day.

Thanks again Frank!

Kat & Terrell Proctor

Frank,

Thank you so much for making our wedding so special and heartfelt. You did a great job with the personal input … The ceremony keepsake book you sent us is awesome! We love it!

Thanks again and God Bless.

Lisa & Randy Bickerdike

Hi Frank,

Brad and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful ceremony that you performed.

Both our families loved it and remarked on how special it was! They loved the fact that you got to know us before the wedding date. Nobody will ever forget about it because it was so out of the ordinary. All the people from Argentina thought the ceremony was excellent. Thank you for making this day so special.

Laila and Brad

Hello Frank,
We got your card and marriage certificate. Thanks!
You did an excellent job. It was just the right amount of light humor and sentimental words and for an outside wedding on a hot day.
We are very happy with the ceremony you performed.
It went perfect except for the mariachi's forgetting to play when the bride was walking down the isle???
You did your job great and we are very happy with the results.
We have already recommended you to some friends that are getting married next year. Thanks a bunch!-
Dan & Selene Beard

Frank,

Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into Andrew and my special day. As you know, we aren't from the area. You went above and beyond what you offered by finding the perfect beach for us to marry on. Every one that has seen our video says that it is one of the most beautiful ceremonies that they have ever seen. That is all thanks to you. Also, your wife took the most wonderful pictures.

I've been telling people that if they decide to wed in California to let me know, I've got the perfect officiant for them. Thank you again for all the hard work that you put into our day! Expect to be getting a letter around 6/28 every year.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Landon

Hi Frank,

Kenny and I want to say Thank You once again for performing such a great ceremony at our wedding. We really appreciated you coming to San Jose. You are a special person.

You were a hit! So many of our guests made comments about your humor and really enjoyed it all. You made it a very special day for Kenny and me. By the way, I checked your website and noticed our pictures. I didn’t know anyone was taking them for you – how great!

We hope to see you again one day when we’re visiting Orange County.

Sincerely,

Diane and Kenny

Hi Frank,

Just a quick note to thank you for a beautiful wedding ceremony, and your kind words of encouragement and well wishes. We knew we didn't want the traditional, and you were so easy to work with and understanding about what we wanted for our special day. Thank you for taking the extra time to help us personalize our ceremony. Several of our guests commented on how great the ceremony was, and how all the personal interludes were the perfect touch. It was truly a very special day that we will never forget. All the best to you and your family!

Dara and Justin Ward
P.S. Thanks to your wife as well, for taking such great photos!

Hi Frank,

Keith and I just wanted to say thank you very much. Your services were very accommodating to our speedy needs and the ceremony went great! The children loved participating and already feel more united. Again, thank you very much in helping unite my best friend and me forever.

Christie Muraoga

Dear Frank:

Thank you for the nice card and kind words. Rick and I are doing well and had a fabulous time at the wedding and reception.

We received several compliments about you! Our friends and family were very impressed by what a great job you did -- how personal you made the ceremony, and how meaningful your words were.

It was everything we wanted and more! It is a memory we will treasure forever!

Sincerely

Julie Holt

Dear Frank:
Massee and I want to thank you for the perfect wedding ceremony you performed. And your Farsi was so understandable - thank you for including that in the ceremony, without us even asking.

You made both of us feel very relaxed and at ease during the entire ceremony. We had a lot of compliments on the ceremony and you from our wedding quests. The music was perfect – EVERYTHING was perfect!

Thank you for making our Wedding Day Special. Your wife took great pictures.

Love,

Massee and Kristen Rasuli

Frank,

Kathee and I look back with fondness and appreciation for the wit, charm, and style you brought to our wedding day in August. Our marriage, as you know, was the final, and most wonderful, chapter of a truly unique and romantic relationship that started almost 50 years ago. To have you preside over the long-awaited vows and the inevitable union of our spirits was an honor for us.

Your Q & A session a week earlier brought out some powerful emotions, and having you share some of our responses with those in attendance was profound, given the unique circumstances of our personal reunion.

Many of those in attendance commented to us afterward about how humorous and genuine you were. It appeared you had something for everyone that day, sparking memories for all.

In short, you were much more than an officiant; you were a key link in a day filled with joy, memories, appreciation, love, good feelings, and a sense of magic all around. Kathee and I thank you sincerely for being with us that day and for bringing all that you brought to the happiest day of our lives.

Kathee & Steve

Our wedding would have not have been as genuine, comfortable and personable as it was, had it not been for Frank. Often times, the ceremony sets the tone for the rest of the celebration. Our ceremony was one to remember,not only for Chris and I, but also for all the guests who attended! Frank opened the ceremony by taking into consideration my Persian background. He opened with welcome phrases in Farsi, which enchanted all the Persian family and guests. He was really funny and personable and made a serious commitment just that, but also added a sense of fun, which is something you need in every day life and all situations. I am not exaggerating when I say this, but everyone who I have spoken with about the wedding after the fact, asked me how I found Frank and that he really added the success and enjoyment of the wedding as a whole.

I would recommend Frank to all my friends and family. He is funny, well spoken, witty, committed and pro-active. I never asked him to say anything in Farsi, he learned it on his own. He also helped make our ceremony more personal by interviewing Chris and I and asking us a few questions, which he shapped into a speech during the ceremony. It was lovely and brought tears to my eyes. If you want your wedding to start off on the best possible foot, Trust Frank!

Frank, thank you for starting our wedding with a successful ceremony and, most importantly, thanks for listening to what we wanted and delivering to that.

Best,
Sophie and Chris

Dear Frank:

Kevin and I want you to know how much we appreciated the wonderful ceremony you put together for us. You helped make our wedding the most special day in our lives, and we cannot thank you enough! We recommend you to everyone we know that is getting married. Thank you again for being a part of our very special day!

Love, Nicole & Kevin

Thank you Frank, for making our day perfect. We loved your sense of humor and poise. You created our ceremony to fit our personalities and made it a one of a kind for "US." Our friends and family loved you and thought we had known you for years!!! We thank you so much and wish you the best in all you do.
Respectfully,
Christine & Christopher Hudson

Frank,
We would like to thank you for doing such a great job at our wedding. Thank you so much for helping us put together such a beautiful ceremony. Your time, dedication, and commitment to our wedding were greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ben and Nydia Mayorga

Dear Frank,
We just wanted to thank you again for making our ceremony so perfect! All of our family that was there can't stop talking about what a great job you did, especially on such short notice. The ceremony was so personalized and reflected our personalities so accurately. The vows you had for Ryan to share with my son also brought a few tears to everyone's eyes.

Please feel free to give our phone number to anyone looking for a reference. We will also gladly refer you to anyone we run in to looking for an officiant.

Can't thank you enough,

Ryan and Kristi McCulloch

Dear Frank,
I just wanted to take the time to provide a testimonial of what a fantastic job you did as our wedding officiant. Ryan and I appreciated how you went above and beyond during our ceremony and with the services you provide. You made everyone feel comfortable and enhanced the ambiance of that day. We enjoyed the fact that you took the time to get to know our story as a couple. We loved your delivery, timing, and how professional you are. We could not have chosen another person more perfect for the position. Ryan & I will definitely recommend you to our family and friends! Thanks again for being apart of our special day.

~Ryan & Ann Rasmussen

Frank,
Where do we even begin to express how magical our wedding was, you went above and beyond to ensure our special day would be filled with magical moments to be cherished forever. Tina I have lived the fairy tale romance and dreamed of a ceremony to represent our unique relationship. You certainly took our desires and requests to heart making the entire event feel like a fairy tale.

Our worries and distractions faded away as you set our spirits at ease. We were relaxed and carefree throughout the experience and beyond! The day could not have been more perfect. Your sermon expressed the passion and love between my beloved and me so well!

The extra care you took and the time you spent on every detail was very evident as the time flowed smoothly. Thank you for allowing us to personalize our wedding and for being flexible with our sentimental requests. Even in our most extravagant dreams, we could not have imagined such a romantic and more perfect day! You helped set the stage for our lives together accenting spontaneity, fun, romance, wild abandon, and adventure, as well as a spiritual connection with God, nature and each other.

Thank you so much for your passion and dedication to keeping the flames of love and romance bright for couples around the world! We are telling everyone we know and strangers we meet about you and the wonderful service you provide, whether they are getting married, renewing vows, or know someone who is! Please call us if we can ever do anything for you to repay your kindness and generosity! Tina and I will happily sing your praises. We appreciate what you did for us and believe in the power of True Love!

Dan and Tina

Hi Frank:
I want to say thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job with our wedding. You were such a pleasure to work with and I enjoyed working with you. I loved the way you personalized the ceremony to each of our individual needs. You had a lot of great ideas as far as trying to incorporate our son into the ceremony. I swear if you did not make me laugh during the ceremony, I probably would have continued to ball at the alter. Thank you so much for being so "down to earth" and such a great person to work with. I wish I could have met your wife so I could have complimented her on a great find. I hope that maybe someday in the future our paths will cross again. Thank you so much again for making this a special day for us.
LeAnn Martinez

Dear Frank,
We would like to extend our special thanks to you for officiating our wedding. Vincent and I couldn't have chosen anyone better. We knew from the moment we heard your voice on our first phone conversation that you would deliver up to our expectations. Everyone at my wedding said you are just awesome. You made my dream wedding special by giving it a personal touch, you even picked songs for us!

I would recommend you to every bride who wishes nothing but the best for their big day, with your sincerity and great sense of humor, we know you will make every couple honored to have you for their wedding. Once again, thank you being a part of that wonderful day.

Junee and Vincent

Frank spent time getting to know our story and customized our ceremony in a way that was unique to us. He was instrumental in making our day everything we ever dreamed of!!

-Nick and Jill

Frank:
I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job you did as the officiant at my brother’s wedding. I know my brother and his bride spent a lot of time making sure that each detail of their wedding day was absolutely perfect. You definitely contributed to making their day just that by delivering a ceremony that was extremely personal. It was obvious that you spent a great deal of time getting to know the couple, their history, and what was important to them about their wedding. You also did an exceptional job at incorporating both of their diverse religious backgrounds and made the ceremony come together homogenously. You facilitated in portraying the love this couple has towards each other and delivered the most memorable wedding ceremony I have ever attended. My brother and his bride were truly blessed to have you as their officiant!

With Sincere appreciation,

Julie Schaller, Portola Hills, California