From This Day Forward Wedding Services
From This Day Forward Wedding Services

From This Day Forward Wedding Services

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Introduction: Ray Moore has been officiating wedding ceremonies since 1991 (and they're still together), We've united dozens of couples this year. With each ceremony, we learn something new that we bring to the next couple. We have done simple elopements, traditional vows, sand ceremonies and even communion! During the rehearsal, the "how's and why's" of ceremony parts are discussed, giving the bridal party a deeper understanding of their roles. This reflects in the actual ceremony and gives an appreciation for the step the bride and groom are taking. Karen has a strong background in event management, floral design and arranging and budget management. It's been a natural progression to wedding planning and day-of coordinating. We invite you to see just a sampling of her floral designs on our web page. She charges for the cost of the flowers/greenery at wholesale rate and charges $30.00 per hour to design the wedding floral's. We enjoy assisting those who are looking to Charleston as a destination wedding spot. We can help with the ceremony, do light planning or be your "feet on the ground" to coordinate the logistics as much as you need us to. One of the weddings that we had the honor to officiate in 2016 at the beautiful Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is going to be featured in the 2017 Spring issue of Charleston Weddings magazine! We are very excited! Let our experience and know-how help you make your day just as special as you dream it to be! We pride ourselves on our ability to "create sanctuary" throughout the ceremony. Our couples have had smooth, calm and laughter as we celebrate the Love that brought them to this point in their relationship and set it, as such, from this day forward. Every ceremony is unique. Working with our couples to create the ceremony of their dreams is always enjoyable. Our flexibility for how they want the ceremony to go, and with our guidance and suggestions, we've yet to have a situation or request we couldn't fulfill! It keeps it fresh and exciting for us and validates our passion for uniting couples with only one hitch: THEIRS!
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Hired 122 times

Serves Spartanburg, SC

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3 employees

8 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Sarah E.
Oct 7, 2017
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We couldn't be happier to have chosen Rev Ray to be our wedding officiant for our September 2017 Folly Beach ceremony! In the weeks leading up to the big day we met with Rev Ray and his wonderful wife, Karen to go over our vision for the ceremony. He listened to our ideas, gave us suggestions, and put us at ease, knowing that the most important part of the wedding day was in good hands. He was also happy to let us literally tie the knot with a knot tying ceremony, which made the ceremony even more special. My husband and I recited our own vows, tied the knot, and even though we still recited the traditional wedding vows, our ceremony felt so special and unique. Afterwards, we received a wedding binder with the full ceremony and pictures that Karen took during the ceremony. Such a nice touch! Lastly, if you're looking for someone to create a stunning wedding bouquet, choose Karen! I was SO in love with the bouquet she put together for me. Thank you for everything!
From This Day Forward Wedding Services's reply
Wow! Sarah thank you for the very kind words!! It was truly such an HONOR and PLEASURE to be part of your beautiful day! We thank you and Jeff very much! Karen is so delighted that you loved your bridal bouquet! Trust me, she very much enjoyed putting it together. We wish you and Jeff a lifetime of love and happiness!! We know that you and Jeff have a beautiful future ahead as you journey down a new path together a husband and wife! Rev. Ray and Karen
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Julia M.
Apr 20, 2017
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I contacted Rev. Ray Moore and his wife Karen the day before my wedding. My original officiant cancelled on me at the last minute and then I found From this Day Forward Wedding Services. I was so happy with the ceremony and I wouldn't change anything about it! If i could give 10 stars I definitely would because it is well deserved!! Thank you both for making my day amazing!! Julia M.
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Catherine B.
Jul 23, 2016
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If you need a Wedding Officiant Reverend Ray is the guy for you! He and Karen (I believe his assistant) were so perfect for the job. Not only did he come out for the ceremony but he also came out to the rehearsal all for one low price compared to the other offers I received. The thing that impressed me the most was that he and Karen were very patient and flexible especially the day of the rehearsal. We were running about an hour behind due to waiting for the bridal party to arrive and it didn't bother him one bit, which made my nervous stay calm. We had our wedding out on the beach, he and Karen were troopers for hanging out in the South Carolina heat too! The day of the ceremony he and Karen were on point. As Reverend Ray performed the ceremony Karen took pictures! I thought that was an awesome bonus! Plus they give you those pictures! Overall Ray and Karen were very professional, on time (actually early during the rehearsal and the ceremony, which was another feature I loved!), great communication and just down right awesome! I would highly recommend Reverend Ray to be your Wedding Officiant! Oh one last thing that I found super sweet, they gave us a bottle of champagne!
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Mia M.
May 5, 2023
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Unfortunately, there was an emergency that made it impossible for us to do our initial consultation. Rev. Moore personally took the time to call me to explain that he was extremely sorry that we could not make our initial appointment. Thank you for your follow up!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen

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Mia; Thank you very much for your understanding. We appreciate it! Rev Ray
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Caroline C.
Jun 22, 2020
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Ray and his wife were absolutely wonderful! We planned our wedding in less than a month and they were so easy to coordinate with in such a short amount of time. Ray was fine with my laid back attitude and didn’t require a ton of details, if I said “whatever you think is best” he said “ok!” I’m not much of a wedding planner so this was much appreciated! We met for the first time the day of the wedding, but their kind and helpful demeanor made both of us feel so comfortable. The ceremony was beautiful and they left us with all the information we needed. Plus his wife took pictures which was a great surprise! I highly recommend them if you want someone experienced who really cares about their work!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

From This Day Forward Wedding Services's reply
You did all that in less than a month???!!! Wow! That takes teamwork! We are so pleased to have been asked to be a part of your celebration. And you couldn't ask for a nicer venue. Your sister really should consider renting it out. In any event, we wish you and Waldo a lifetime of growth, prosperity and happiness. Thank you for your very kind words. It was a pleasure!
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