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"Jo" of All Trades - Wedding Officiant, Dream C...

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About
I spent my full-time career working in roles that required strong interpersonal skills, including serving as a campus minister and an end-of-life caretaker. These experiences taught me how to connect deeply with people from all walks of life and to honor each individual’s unique perspective and story. I’ve always found joy in working with people who see and express the world in their own way. Whether I’m officiating a marriage ceremony or capturing a photo session, my goal is to reflect my clients’ personalities—creating moments and images that feel authentic to them, not shaped by me. In my semi-retirement, I now focus on elopements and micro weddings, drawn to their intimacy and personal nature. I’m often hired as both officiant and photographer, which allows me to blend my skills and provide a seamless, meaningful experience. Officiating weddings and photographing life’s milestones—weddings, portraits, family gatherings, and reunions—gives me the privilege of being present during some of the happiest moments in people’s lives. After years of supporting individuals through more difficult times, this work brings me a deep sense of joy and fulfillment.
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Hired 41 times

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1 employee

12 years in business

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Christian

Interfaith

Non-denominational (mentions God)

Non-religious (no mention of God)

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I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Abigail H.

Aug 13, 2024

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Let me start by saying that Jo is absolutely wonderful!!! She is just easy to get along with and incredibly helpful! My husband and I choose Jo to be our officiant and photographer for our elopement wedding in Niagara Falls. Leading up to the ceremony, Jo was quick to answer any questions I had and reached out several times to ensure things were according to my liking. Day of the wedding went perfect thanks to Jo! My husband and I are from Maryland, so we had no clue where to go for our pictures. But Jo took us to several beautiful locations to have the rapids and falls in the background! I couldn’t ask for better pictures honestly! I would recommend her x100 and would rate her over 5 stars if possible! :)

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Ben B.

Oct 17, 2025

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Jo was amazing! By far one of the nicest people I have ever met. We met up a few months prior to meet and go over the plan as well as chatting a week prior to go over details. She was excellent at helping us with the rehearsal and even better at the ceremony. We even stayed at her AirBnB (which is adorable by the way!) She really is a 'Jo' of all trades. We can't express our gratitude enough that we found her and we will definitely be keeping in touch! Thank you for everything! -Rachael and Ben

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Derek N.

Aug 13, 2025

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Jo was absolutely amazing - truly the best we could have asked for. From the very first meeting, she made us feel comfortable, listened to our story, and captured our personalities perfectly. The ceremony Jo created was heartfelt, personal and unforgettable. We couldn't be more grateful for the love she poured into our special day!

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Deandra L.

Dec 5, 2024

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Jo was absolutely incredible! She took our wedding on last minute and worked with us diligently to be sure that we had the day we had always dreamed of! She was beyond kind and professional! We met with her to go over the ceremony in detail and she even included our young daughter and made her feel special. I can’t recommend her enough!

Details: Non-religious (no mention of God) • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Morgan B.

Oct 1, 2022

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To work with Jo is to love her. She has a certain warmth and familiarity that makes you feel like you're catching up with an old friend, and the moment my husband and I met with her for the first time about officiating our wedding ceremony, we knew she was our cup of tea. The three of us were joking and laughing from the start, like it was something we'd done a hundred times before. Jo put together a beautiful ceremony script for us that was so heartfelt, so perfect. She also made sure we were 10000% happy with it in advance of our wedding. I'm not sure that anyone else could've been a better fit for us. Jo is truly amazing at what she does and has 2 new friends for life in us!!!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

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Jo Stiller Polinsky

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