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"Selena,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for marrying us. You are the sweetest most caring and kind-hearted person I have ever met. You made our day perfect. Even with several hiccups on our day you rolled right through them with so much love and professionalism. My mother adored you and she was very impressed with our choice in you. From the second we talked on the phone with you & heard the comfort in your voice, we knew that you were the right one. Thank you for supporting the GLBT community. We need people like you to advocate for us and accept us. We need someone like you to treat us with the same equal respect as any other person. You are amazing. Again, thank you so very much." -- Mickey and Jennifer, Conway, AR "We could not have asked for a more loving and fitting ceremony. After being together 39 years and at the ages of 74 and 79, we were not prepared to think through all the intricacies of a complicated wedding because a wedding had not been in our realm of possibility. From the telephone consultation through the ceremony itself, Selena was so gentle and loving as she directed us to our ultimate union. You will not find a more caring officiant for your ceremony than Selena Parrish. She will be forever in our hearts."
--- Betty & Pat, AR "Dear Selena --
The ceremony was wonderful! We did not realized how emotional we both would be but sitting here now I have tears in my eyes thinking of that day. Knowing that we waited 10 years for that perfect moment. Thank you again for the beautiful ceremony and being part of our special day ." -- Roiline & Lisa, Texas "I just wanted to let you know our wedding was wonderful. Thank you and the Crescent for a wonderful wedding and a wonderful weekend. We plan on making the Crescent Room 202 our anniversary trip each year. It was unforgettable.
Also, Selena Parrish was a blessing to have as our minister. We couldn’t have hand picked someone as great as her. Thanks again." -- Amy & Jamie, Jacksonville, AR "Selena,
Thank you so much for a perfect morning and a perfect ceremony; with the distraction of our little granddaughter your kind words, prayer and kindness made for a very special event for the both of us! We will always cherish this special day and the time we spent with you and our family!" -- Pamela & Diane, OK "Dear Selena, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making our moment very special to us. The location was beautiful despite the cold crazy wind. The care and sincerity that you provide to a service is impeccable. You went above and beyond and we greatly appreciate everything!"
- Billy & Casey, Benton, AR "We wanted to thank you for your thoughtful and meaningful wedding ceremony.
We thought it was just perfect for us after living together for 20 years and finally "tying the knot." One thing we've both noticed: we're different now and our world is not exactly the same as it was before the ceremony as the focus has shifted from "me" and "you" to the collective "us." Thank you for being so gracious, and thanks again for a lovely ceremony we will never forget. -- Don and Jeffrey, Missouri |
"Dear Selena,
You wrote a beautiful ceremony for Melissa and I. Just want to express my sincere gratitude for the love and beauty that you put into words for us! I did not speak to you much because I was very overwhelmed with love & reverence at the thought of our marriage that we waited 11 years for. I couldn't have been given a more profound & faultless ceremony! Again, we truly thank you! Please send us a copy of our ceremony. Wishing you health & happiness," --Laney and Melissa, West Plains, MO My partner and I have been together for 17 years and wanted to make it ‘official’, now that our union is recognized in our state. Selena was amazing! She talked with us on the phone to determine our needs and wishes, down to the last detail. We had a very small ceremony, and Selena even adjusted to our schedule at the last minute. We can’t say enough about her support and kindness. Thank you, Selena, for making an already amazing day just a little more perfect!
-- Belinda, and Ellen, Arkansas "Selena,
Thank you for being so very accommodating to our schedules and for suggesting the courthouse landing. We really appreciated your willingness to marry a same-sex couple. You were very kind, compassionate and it truly showed you felt like you were a part of something special. You never rushed us and even took pictures for us. We could not have asked for a kinder soul to marry us. We will certainly recommend you to any of our friends looking to get married in Eureka Springs. Thank you again!" Amanda and Amber, Norman, OK "Selena Parrish met all our expectations and then some when it came to planning and performing our ceremony. She was not alarmed by the short notice of elopement and pulled off the ceremony like it had been rehearsed time and time again. We felt very calm and at ease in her presence and felt that she was very much a part of our Union. Her ceremony and presentation was very touching; one that we will always remember and hold dear to our hearts. The poem she shared was as if she read it from our hearts. We are grateful to have chosen her and for her to allow us to choose her as our officiant. It was a beautiful union."
-- Tia and Robyn "Scott and I had a beautiful celebration conducted by Selena Parrish. Selena has a very gentle spirit, and maintained a calming presence throughout the entire celebration. Our service was truly lovely and will remain in my heart forever!!!! Thank you, Selena, for all you do!!!"
-- Randy & Scott, Tulsa, OK "Dear Selena: We have such lovely memories of the ceremony that you performed for us and we thank you for the copy you sent with your email. I personally did not think that a marriage ceremony would have much effect on me after all these years of being together; a kind of anticlimactic event. But it did, and that was particularly because of your presence and presentation. I can't think of any minister, priest or rabbi who has ever had such an effect on me, or on us, as you did on the day of our wedding. It could not have been better in any way. And we will always be grateful to you for that. With sincere fondness ..."
-- Barbara & Elizabeth, AR |
"We are so glad that we had Selena to officiate our wedding ceremony. Frankie and I never thought we would see nationwide marriage equality in our lifetimes. After 23 years together, we were content and comfortable in our relationship, but we still longed for the legal recognition, rights and responsibilities afforded our straight friends and family. With the Supreme Court decision in June, we knew that time had finally come,and we wanted our day to be special. Selena helped make that happen, from the initial consultation through our big day. Even though it was just the two us and just a “simple and sweet” ceremony, she delivered exactly what we expected. Her words were beautifully written and delivered and helped us express our emotions in the moment,and more importantly, our love and commitment to each other. We will always cherish that day!"
-- Kim & Frankie, Fayetteville, AR "Thank you again for everything! You were wonderful, and the ceremony was perfect!"
-- Rhonda & Katrina "Dear Selena,
Thank you so much for handling our Wedding Ceremony. You did a wonderful job and we were so happy. You are one special person." -- Roger & Gordon, Holiday Island, AR "Dear Selena,
You did a great job creating a ceremony to suit our plain-and-simple wishes. Your warm and genuine approach made us feel special. Thanks again! " -- Don and Michael, Springfield, MO "Dear Selena -- Well, I don’t think we could have picked better weather, a better place or a better officiant! The Grotto has always been one of our favorite places and you certainly made the service there wonderful.
We wanted our marriage to be in the eyes of God and the vows were a great beginning for that. Thanks for blessing the rings that we’ve worn for nearly 19 years and thanks for your part of an unforgettable weekend." -- Curtis & Scott, Little Rock, AR "From the first phone call I had with Selena Parrish, I knew I had made the right choice for my wedding. I felt very comfortable talking with her. She listened to me and was very helpful. My partner and I have been together for 21 years and we wanted our day to be special and it was with Selena's help. On our wedding day she took the time to help ease some of our jitters which was especially wonderful. I would recommend her to everyone."
----Crystal & Lola, AR Dear Selena --
"Many thanks for your officiating and your kind words. We look forward to seeing you on our next trip to Eureka!" -- John and Scott, Tulsa, OK "Good Morning Selena,
Thank you again for performing our wedding ceremony earlier this month, it was absolutely perfect! I am a little delayed in emailing you but we would love it if you would sent us our ceremony from July 8. I think that is definitely something we would like to have printed and framed." Warm Regards, -- Adonius and Amy |
"Miss Selena, You are one busy Woman and I can see why. I most definitely believe in fate! I know God sent you to us! You are so calming, your continuous reassurance was so very sweet. Everyone absolutely loved you and the great presence you bring. We are truly blessed to have had you officiate our day.
I had no idea, never expected the emotional side. I thought after 19 years, it would be a piece of cake. You made it all beautiful. It's funny a small piece of paper and a ceremony makes us both feel different, but in a wonderful way, again unexpected.
We both feel truly honored to have met you and officiate for us. Thank you so much for taking the time to print our ceremony!"
-- Carol Ann & Debbie
I had no idea, never expected the emotional side. I thought after 19 years, it would be a piece of cake. You made it all beautiful. It's funny a small piece of paper and a ceremony makes us both feel different, but in a wonderful way, again unexpected.
We both feel truly honored to have met you and officiate for us. Thank you so much for taking the time to print our ceremony!"
-- Carol Ann & Debbie
"Finding Selena to officiate at our wedding was truly a blessing. For some time we had wanted a Eureka Springs wedding—my grandparents and great-aunt and uncle were also married in Carroll County—so when marriage became legal throughout the country, we finally took steps to turn this dream into a reality.
As we live so far away, we turned to the internet and came across Selena’s website. We were going to be in town for only two days, so we wanted something simple yet meaningful, and Selena’s services provided that flexibility. After our initial email, Selena followed up with a wonderful phone call introducing herself and giving us a complete overview of her services. It was exactly the personal and welcoming touch we were looking for. We knew at that point that we really had found the right person! She provided us with a beautifully written ceremony, to which we were able to add our own lines from the heart, as well as a variety of possible venues from which to choose for the actual ceremony (we chose the Grotto Spring). Everything was now set!
We arrived in Eureka the night before the ceremony, and confirmed our arrival with Selena. The following morning we went down to the courthouse for the license, and called Selena to let her know we would be meeting her at the Grotto. It was a drizzly fall morning, and Selena immediately offered to pick us up in front of our hotel and drive us to the venue (we heartily accepted!). She arrived in her car with an extra set of umbrellas, and we all arrived at the spring safe and dry. It ended up being the beautiful and touching ceremony we both had hoped for—with some good pictures (Selena’s a great photographer!) and a ride up to the Crescent Hotel afterwards to boot!
Thank you, Selena, for putting yourself out there on the web and making yourself available to all who desire your services. Most importantly, thank you for giving us our perfect wedding."
-- Stuart & Pavel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
As we live so far away, we turned to the internet and came across Selena’s website. We were going to be in town for only two days, so we wanted something simple yet meaningful, and Selena’s services provided that flexibility. After our initial email, Selena followed up with a wonderful phone call introducing herself and giving us a complete overview of her services. It was exactly the personal and welcoming touch we were looking for. We knew at that point that we really had found the right person! She provided us with a beautifully written ceremony, to which we were able to add our own lines from the heart, as well as a variety of possible venues from which to choose for the actual ceremony (we chose the Grotto Spring). Everything was now set!
We arrived in Eureka the night before the ceremony, and confirmed our arrival with Selena. The following morning we went down to the courthouse for the license, and called Selena to let her know we would be meeting her at the Grotto. It was a drizzly fall morning, and Selena immediately offered to pick us up in front of our hotel and drive us to the venue (we heartily accepted!). She arrived in her car with an extra set of umbrellas, and we all arrived at the spring safe and dry. It ended up being the beautiful and touching ceremony we both had hoped for—with some good pictures (Selena’s a great photographer!) and a ride up to the Crescent Hotel afterwards to boot!
Thank you, Selena, for putting yourself out there on the web and making yourself available to all who desire your services. Most importantly, thank you for giving us our perfect wedding."
-- Stuart & Pavel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
"So grateful for Selena. From our very first phone consult, it was as if we had known her all our lives. Respected our wishes regarding what prayers we wanted; made the ceremony short & sweet, but extremely memorable. The day of the ceremony, we asked if we could move the time up a couple hours due to events happening in Eureka Springs that weekend. That wasn't a problem; she made everything work for us perfectly.
The ceremony Selena wrote was more than I even knew to ask for. Ginger & I never thought we would see the day same-sex marriage would be legalized in our state. I am 51 & Ginger 70 ... .thought it was not possible in our lifetime. Instead, we received the very first gay license in Grant County, the most redneck County in the State of Arkansas!
Every word Selena spoke was angelic & meaningful. We had no idea the ceremony would affect us the way it did. It was a heart-felt bonding with each other that was new to us. Being together for almost 22 years, we felt already married in our hearts & souls . This was something completely different.
Ginger and I are more in love now than we have ever been, just from this experience. We talk about it everyday still. We both are extremely happy! Our friends that attended were amazed & very moved. The memories of our beautiful ceremony with Selena are priceless."
- Kim & Ginger, Sheridan, AR
The ceremony Selena wrote was more than I even knew to ask for. Ginger & I never thought we would see the day same-sex marriage would be legalized in our state. I am 51 & Ginger 70 ... .thought it was not possible in our lifetime. Instead, we received the very first gay license in Grant County, the most redneck County in the State of Arkansas!
Every word Selena spoke was angelic & meaningful. We had no idea the ceremony would affect us the way it did. It was a heart-felt bonding with each other that was new to us. Being together for almost 22 years, we felt already married in our hearts & souls . This was something completely different.
Ginger and I are more in love now than we have ever been, just from this experience. We talk about it everyday still. We both are extremely happy! Our friends that attended were amazed & very moved. The memories of our beautiful ceremony with Selena are priceless."
- Kim & Ginger, Sheridan, AR