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…
December 23, 2018
Laurie & Michael The Arts Club of Washington DC December 22, 2018 I was totally surprised when I received the “Best Wedding Officiant Ever” cup and the beautiful “Thank You for marrying us” card yesterday. Laurie and Michael caught me off guard when their gift was placed before me. When I opened it, try…
October 13, 2018
Amy & Mark DC War Memorial Mini Wedding September 7, 2018 Rev. Burns officiated our simple civil ceremony on September 7, 2018 at the DC War Memorial. She provided a script ahead of time that we were encouraged to edit as desired. She incorporated our edits without question and suggested the placement of two…
September 25, 2018
Renee & LaToya Cereville Mansion Wedding September 6th, 2018 It really took me a while to write this review only, because I truly wanted to be able to say all the right words to truly express my gratitude and appreciation to Rev Starlene Joyner-Burns. I decided to just speak from my heart… My Wife…
August 28, 2018
Hospital Marriages Bedside Legal Weddings We have been providing bedside marriages in DC hospitals for more than 14 years. Unfortunately life is unpredictable and getting married is often put on hold. When a loved one is suddenly hospitalized, panic sets in. You have to make decisions for him/her, and you have to be…
January 9, 2018
Cheryl and Kim Bakery Studio Wedding December 31, 2017 My husband and I had a New Year’s Eve (12/31/2017) ceremony at a friends studio. She came highly recommended for this event and I am very thankful for the recommendation. She provided a questionnaire for us to complete and her website answered a lot of…
October 17, 2017
Liz & Luis Thomas Birkby House Wedding October 17, 2017 Rev. Burns was absolutely amazing. She was such a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding and surpassed all expectations for the ceremony itself! She worked with us to make it “our ceremony”. Her presence is both confident and caring and put…