December 15, 2019
Virginia Marriage License Has Changed No more race question As of now, Virginia is no longer requiring couples to disclosed their race on the VA marriage license application. It’s optional. But why did it take three couples who sued, for this change to happen? Everyone should have some privacy rights. Kudos to the couples…
July 30, 2019
Nancy & Keyonna Celebration at the Bay July 26, 2019 Awesome couple, beautiful venue, great times 5 Star Review My partner and I were looking for premarital counseling and an officiant for our wedding. We found Rev. Burns online and when I tell you that was one of the best decisions we made. She…
June 30, 2019
Christine & Antonio Lyon Park Community Center June 15, 2019 Love this hidden venue in Arlington, VA 5 Star Review Rev Starlene was very professional and helpful in the planning of our ceremony. She made us feel very comfortable with sharing the story that led us down the aisle. She obviously loves…
June 28, 2019
Cedric and Roli William Bolger Center May 18, 2019 Beautiful wedding, lovely couple, epic venue 5 Star Review Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns was amazing to work with from the pre-wedding consultations all the way to our special wedding day! She was always available to answer any questions that we had about our ceremony and…
May 22, 2019
Cathy & Russ Washington DC Lincoln Memorial April 14, 2019 Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns was considerate and assisted us in deciding the type of wedding that would work for us. She took time to ask pertinent questions that made our ceremony feel as though she knew us for years. That special touch made all…
May 2, 2019
Nathalie and Nobuo Washington DC War Memorial April 5, 2019 Starlene was great during the whole process!. Communication was very quick, through email and text and we even talked a couple of times on the phone. She made sure she pronounced correctly both of our names, asked us about the type of ceremony that…
February 7, 2019
Julia and Michael Virginia Winter Wedding January 26, 2019 Tiny wedding in Virginia with this darling couple. The shutdown didn’t stop this bride from finding the ideal spot for her marriage. Gathered around was their immediate family. Julia really rocked that dress. Over the tiny river and through the woods, to this…
February 6, 2019
Laurie & Michael Arts Club of Washington DC December 22, 2018 When we decided to get married only 4 months after our engagement, I had all these decisions to make but when I came across Reverend Starlene Jones, she put my mind at ease. Her great personality, and professionalism, was a blessing to work…
January 31, 2019
Bedside Wedding Chanita and Duane When Chanita called the DC Marriage Knot about getting married at George Washington University Hospital, I was ready to assist. Many thoughts went through my mind as I pondered the affects of the shutdown on marriages. The DC marriage bureau was still shutdown. Fortunately, Mayor Bowser…