Officiant - Geoffrey Banfield

[tifger37]

Hi,

I'm working with Juney at the Marriot Renaissance and he has contracted Reverend Geoffrey Banfield for the officiant. Has anyone ever worked with him? If so, please provide your thoughts?! I originally wanted to work with Rev. Gibson, but he's unavailable. Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[Flamingo78]

Hello! Geoffrey Banfield did our wedding this past June 2009 on Renaissance Island... he was awesome! Juney sent me some samples of things that Geoffrey might read, which I reviewed and approved. I also had found readings that I selected and I sent them back to Juney with instructions about who would read them, and at what point in the ceremony. There was no issue, and Geoffrey did a spectacular job of making us feel super special, and it was unforgettable. I actually did not meet him until "wedding time". I couldn't imagine the service to have been more perfect. Just communicate with Juney what you want to be said on your wedding day, and if you want to leave room for improvisation he will do that too. I highly recommend him. Any other questions, I would be happy to help.

[alorberb]

Reverand Banfield also officiated our November '09 Renaissance Island wedding and he was great. I also had requested Rev. Gibson after seeing him officiate a friend's wedding in '08 but Rev. Banfield was equally great! I have to admit that the ceremony was a bit of a blur for me but my guests loved what he wrote and after watching the video I have to agree. He's very personable and has a great speaking voice and nice accent!