A Lovely Engagement offers Wedding Planning, Day of Coordination, Wedding Officiant Services, Beach Weddings, and Ceremony & Reception Décor. We'll help bring together your entire wedding- from creating a personalized vow ceremony, setting up a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony, event design, and more!
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245 customer reviews
Anna Gunter
Jilian was extremely helpful. I had a phone meeting with her one day during my lunch break at work a few weeks before the wedding on a day that I was under quite a bit of stress, and I was relieved when she told me that she had already taken care of many details related to my wedding plans. She had great ideas, and, with her help, my parents and I planned my dream wedding. I highly recommend Jilian to plan your wedding. More...
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Jarrad Pond
Jillian is a great officiant! Her online vow ceremony set-up was great and helped us know exactly how the ceremony would go without having to have a lengthy or in-person meeting prior to the wedding. Jillian was also on time and stayed around for a bit after the ceremony to make sure all the paperwork was filled out appropriately. I would 100% recommend her for your Daytona Beach area wedding! More...
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Ryan
We would like to thank Jillian for a beautiful ceremony, and also for how easy it was to get everything organised and setup with her, and all the help provided in the lead up to the big day! It really was much appreciated and we cannot recommend any higher! More...
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Michele Stoddard
Jillian is very organized. She is so sweet and handles every detail. She keeps you on schedule and helps with your guests! !! Our 50 guests were well taken care of. Kevin & I we’re very lucky to have her as our coordinator!!! Who else do you need? No one she’s The Greatest!!! More...
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Kathleen Cady Wallace
From beginning planning to the Ceremony Jillian was there to answer all my questions. Very professional but friendly! Eased my tensions with the Ceremony the night before evacuations for the Hurricane!!
Highly recommend
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Sophie Zuppe
Thank you so much for making our day really special :)
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Lisa Mcclure
Jillian did a phenomenal job with our beach wedding! Thank you for making our day so memorable!
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Elizabeth Sabie
Jillian was wonderful throughout the experience. We planned the wedding through emails and she was very easy to communicate with. Jillian was great with my son and even took some photos for us when our photographer ran late. We couldn't have picked a better person to officiate. More...
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Heaven Kelley
My husband and used Jullian and she was amazing! She made our guest laugh as we was doing the ceremony plus she went above and beyond and to learn the UNITY CROSS BRAID. Our family and friends couldn't be happier with our ceremony. Thank you again for blessing us with our marriage. More...
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Barbara L Courtney
On May 4th Jillian Shaw officiated my wedding ceremony. Let me just say that she did an outstanding service for Billy and I.
I must also say that this was a backyard wedding and it was raining. Jillian Shaw stood in the drops of rain with us, I can’t express all the emotions I was feeling but I can say we’re 100% satisfied and would definitely recommend!
Billy & Voni
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Jean Doucette
We came down from WI for a small intimate ceremony. We wanted a beach ceremony but didnt know the are. She suggested an area on the beach that she has used before and it was PERFECT. She didn't rush through the ceremony and took her time with the vows. It was beyond our expectations. More...
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Carrie Thiergart
We are so happy with our experience with Jillian with A Lovely Engagement! We planned a last minute (less than 2 weeks notice) private beach wedding on the beach in New Smyrna Beach. Jillian was very responsive, flexible, and really helped guide us through the entire process - from applying for our marriage license (we’re from out of state) to personalizing our vows to even taking a few pictures for us after our ceremony. The process was easy, stress-free and exactly what we wanted. Thank you for everything Jillian! More...
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Roxanne Myers
Absolutely wonderful.. Jillian is so kind and was always available to answer any questions we had. She set all of the decorations and arch and chairs up for us, she has a great speaking voice and was very clear, also was very organized. Could not have asked for better.
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Rob Swim
Couldn't have asked for a better beach side wedding. Jillian moved our site at the last minute due to a crowed beach...and everything was perfect!!!!
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Jennifer Belanger
My husband and I were trying to plan our Florida wedding from Maine. As I thought it would be a challenge, Jillian proved me wrong. She was a pleasure to work with and made everything extremely smooth for us! She has a wonderful personality and always prompt getting back to me with questions I had. The arch and decor she set up was absolutely beautiful! We couldn’t of been happier choosing Jillian as our officiant. More...
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Steffi Silva
Jillian was wonderful to work with - very responsive and helpful and we were very pleased with the setup for the ceremony!
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Sondra Straitiff
Jillian was so friendly and professional. Our wedding was very casual and fun, and Jillian made the process so easy. She added to the festive atmosphere with her bubbly personality. I highly recommend!
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s.somewhereinfla
From the first email to the final day, her service was above anything I expected. Her decorations, set up and ceremony were beautiful. I can't say enough about how perfect it was. We had a small wedding with just a few friends and family and they all said it was what they wish they had. Not much can beat that comment. More...
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Alison
Jillian was excellent and made us feel comfortable. Was also great with taking pictures of us!
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Chelsey
Jillian was so lovely and patient, even provided me a tissue (or two!) when I started blubbing during the ceremony. So thankful dor such a wonderful service. Cannot fault or thank her enough.
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Tiffany
Jillian was simply amazing to do business with! She always took time to be detailed and let us know what they do you she also backed it up! Our day was beautiful and perfect all because of her! I can't thank her enough for such a perfect ceremony site and my pictures are beautiful too! She recommended! Thanks again. More...
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Kathy
Jillian was a pleasure to work with. She provided us a professional yet personal service. We would absolutely choose her again.
Thanks for helping make our kooky little wedding ceremony so special!
Kathy & Dave
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Lina
Very professional people. I recommended their work.
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Susie
Everything was perfect! We are from Canada and I had no problem with the communication. Jillian was quick to answer all my e-mails with many questions!
The decor was sublime and the ceremonie was perfect!!!
Thank you Jillian for making our day so special!!!
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Kevin
Jillian did an amazing job as our officiant. She pitched in when a few details needed a helping hand. We are glad she was at our ceremony and we can't say enough how helpful she was.
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Roger
Jillian was awesome to work with! Our wedding went off with out a hitch and everything was perfect! The beach setup was beautiful and she handled everything, which took so much pressure off of my wife and I. This was even more important since we were out of state. We arrived in Florida on Saturday and, without any hiccups or headaches, Jillian had us all set up and performed our ceremony on Sunday evening. I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you so much Jillian!! More...
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WK
Jilloan was awesome! She was super helpful, prompt, and phenomenal on our wedding day! I recommend her to everyone!!!
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Jimmy
Jillian was awesome! Very helpful, quick to respond and professional. Highly recommended.
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Michelle
The entire experience was smooth and I didn’t have to worry. Jillian was very professional and my guests were very impressed!
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Krisha
On my wedding day everything went perfect! Jillian was wonderful! She is friendly and helped make a perfect day complete.
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Christine
We called Jillian on a Tuesday. We met with her and got married Friday morning on the beach. Jillian thank you so much for a beautiful wedding day!
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Jessica
She made a destination wedding so simple, I didn’t need to worry about anything. She was always quick with an answer when I had a question. Highly recommend her!
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Bridget
Jillian was amazing from the start! She was attentive to all our needs, wants and desires. Our ceremony was beautiful and so perfectly organized, just as our reception was. I highly recommend Jillian for any wedding planning needs. She created a magical day that we will remember forever! More...
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Stacy
The ceremony was great, so very personal. Thank you for that extra touch on our special day! Brian and Stacy
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Paula
You get to pick your vows from plenty of choices making it easier on the way they break it down for you. Our notary had to meet us at 6 am at the beach and she was very sweet , happy and energetic and making you feel she really loves her job.
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Robert
Amazing service. Very professional and very personal. She was awesome with all the requests we had. Loved it.
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John
They went above and beyond my expectations. They arraigned they perfect surprise engagement proposal. I would definitely recommend them for any of your event needs.
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Tara
Everything was beautiful for our big day. Simple and sweet is how I like to refer to our ceremony. Jillian was very accommodating. We were suppose to get married on a Monday at Ponce Inlet but the weather was horrible so on the Sunday before we decided to switch and have the ceremony on Tuesday. Thank god we did because it storming on Monday and Tuesday turned out to be the most beaustiful day. More...
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Rod
I rarely give a 5 star rating and have never given 5 stars until now. I will be sending my friends to her if her services are needed by any of them. The entire wedding day went very smoothly indeed. More...
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Kayla
I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect vow renewal ceremony! Jillian made every moment so special! Very happy day!
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Kelly
Jill was wonderful. We got married on new Smyrna beach at sunset. She made our day so special!!!!
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Lesa
Jillian was easy, friendly and professional to work with. She and her team did an amazing job at our daughters April, 2018 wedding.
If you are looking for a beach wedding she is your go to! Would use her again in a heart beat! Thank you Jillian!
Lesa Flickinger
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kendal
Very professional and wonderful to work with! Made planning our ceremony very easy
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Kim
Jillian was wonderful. The ceremony was perfect - just what we wanted.
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Maryann
As any couple, or woman would, I long dreamed about my wedding day and event.
It was a second marriage for both of us, so not a grand wedding, but intimate, special, timely and just PERFECT was our goal.
She delivered!
I have never met anyone so very in tuned to our needs, on OUR day!
Even though four ceremony and wedding lasted a relatively short period of time, Ms. Shaw was there- PRESENT- every minute.
I remember looking into her eyes during the vows and feeling her give to my husband and I the expression of love for the he and I to bond with, hearing her every word with grace and sincerity.
She actually made the difference in this entire wedding- she made this remarkable for us.
We have NO DOUBTS that her ability to perform any ceremony or special event is expertise and highly sought after.
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michael
it was a pleasure having jillian with us for this day. it was a very casual ceremony as we wanted. jillian is a lovely woman.
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Dawn
We waneed to get married within the week and she was able to accommodate us, it was perfect!
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Elizabeth
Picture yourself relaxing on your wedding day with your Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, your Mother, and your soon to be Mother-in law in your bridal suite drinking mimosas, eating snacks, laughing and having a carefree day all while preparing to marry the love of your life. Your phone isn't ringing off the hook with vendors calling you wanting to know where to go or what to do. Your bridal party isn't running around putting out fires when they should be relaxing with you getting their hair and makeup done. And, you're not worried about a single thing. Does this sound like the perfect wedding day to you? Well, this was my wedding day and it was absolutely perfect because we hired Jillian as our day-of coordinator. My husband and I planned our wedding and had a blast doing so. But, we needed someone to bring all of our already planned details together for a smooth and seamless wedding day. One that we could relax through as we prepared to make a lifetime commitment to each other. Weeks before our wedding, Jillian began reaching out to all of our vendors and provided them with her contact info and detailed itineraries so every single person associated with our wedding knew exactly what was going on at any given moment. Jillian had color coordinated itineraries for our entire wedding party at the rehearsal. She made sure everyone knew exactly what to do and how to do it. She thought of things before they even happened and had a plan to overcome any hurdle. We have received compliments from nearly every single guest regarding how orchestrated our wedding was and we still cannot believe that absolutely NOTHING went wrong. When we first began discussing vendors, we were not sure we needed a day-of coordinator because we planned every detail and thought we could handle it. But, after reading Jillian's reviews and looking at her perfectly organized and informative website, we decided she was a necessity. Hiring Jillian was on of the smartest decisions we made! More...
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Chris
Jillian was great to work with. Highly recommended if you're looking for a wedding officiant in central Florida.
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Sarah
Jillian helped us build the perfect ceremony! We knew we wanted to elope, but, did not want to compromise on having a special, intimate ceremony and Jillian made sure we were able to personalize and prepare for our big day. Her communication and responsiveness was incredible. We would recommend Her to anyone! More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Every event is unique, because every couple is unique. I love being a part of someone's special day.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I loved the idea of the independence being able to make my own hours and be versatile in my products and services.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have experience with over 1000 completed events and relationships with a wide variety of vendors to refer my clients to.
Day Of Coordination
You want your wedding day to be perfect. We do, too! Our Wedding Coordinator assists you with all the important aspects of the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. so that you can focus on enjoying your wedding day to its fullest!
Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding should be fun, not stressful. Our knowledgeable planner works with you during every aspect of your wedding planning to make sure you have everything you need and desire on your wedding day.
Wedding Officiating
The ceremony is the heart of the event. Our Experienced Wedding Officiant will work with you to create a meaningful vow ceremony that is truly your own, and truly reflective of your individual personalities and your story.
Beach Wedding Decor
Need that special touch? Our Ceremony Decorator will create the perfect backdrop for your nuptials. Say your "I Dos" under a beautifully decorated Wedding Arch- anything you ever wanted to make your wedding day picture-perfect!
Marriage Proposals
Are you ready to pop the question? Our Engagement Specialist will create a beautiful, romantic setting on the beach for an intimate date night, or a marriage proposal! You bring the ring; we'll bring the romance!