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Based in Kingston, New York, Hudson Valley Officiants specialize in unique, personalized wedding ceremonies. This business was founded by Reverend Louis Zeppone, who is also the lead officiant. He and his team are also happy to officiate elopements and vow renewals. Their office houses a dedicated space for these celebrations, complete with drapes, flowers, and a chandelier. Their services are written for and about the couple, and say something unique about their relationship. Their professional yet down-to-earth style allows them to create a marriage ceremony that not only you but your loved ones will remember for years. This company is licensed to perform weddings in all 50 states, as well as in the Caribbean, US Virgin Islands, Canada, and across Europe.

Services Offered

Hudson Valley Officiants is happy to perform religious and non-religious celebrations, alongside interfaith and non-denominational services. They can speak in Spanish, English, Italian, or Tagalog for added convenience. Their ceremonies usually take between 20 and 30 minutes. Reverend Louis offers a selection of packages for to-be-weds to choose from when it comes to designing their ceremony. Some of the features included in these plans are:

  • Consultations
  • Unity ceremony
  • Personalized wedding vows
  • Filing of marriage licenses
  • Readings from guests

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$495

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$495

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$350

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Italian
Spanish
Tagalog
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Donna R. Sent on 12/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Not enough stars to rate; Amazing!!!

Where do I start, from my initial meet with Reverend Lou before the pandemic I knew he was my officiant. From our initial meeting he was kind, professional and just a good hearted soul. He took the time to learn who we were as a couple. He Wanted to learn about our family and customs. He created a custom ceremony symbolic of who were. Pandemic hit! Our wedding had to be rescheduled….I coordinated my reschedule around his availability. Reverend Lou was amazing throughout the process. His office super professional and buttoned up. When we met right up to the ceremony he was more than I could have wished for. He was on time and the ceremony til this day is the highlight of our wedding. Everyone of our guests raved about the ceremony content, his delivery, his amazing robe, and his demeanor. He is the greatest officiant you will ever meet. For an amazing ceremony reverend Lou is the real deal. Did i mention we love him! Amazing human being. His office and staff were extremely responsive, professional and checked in with us frequently. Every ceremony he creates is unique.

I’ve been to weddings after mine and the officiants cannot compare to him. Polished, poised, professional, creative, articulate, empathetic, humble, funny as heck and most of all amazing at his craft.

Book Reverend LOU. He’s amazing!

By the way everyone loved his hair! 😀

This survey does not have enough stars to rate Hudson Valley Officiants. 10000% worth it.

Don’t skimp on your ceremony.
Amber
Amber D. Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing less than PERFECT

Rev Louis was AMAZING. Right off the bat he made us comfortable, got to know us and give us the best most amazing ceremony that everyone raved about. I highly recommend and suggest you check him out and get him for your own wedding!
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07 Rxp Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Louis made my wedding the best it could be

For our wedding we used hudson valley officiants Rev. Louis. All I can say is wow he has a good sense of humor and easy going. He made our ceremony very pleasant I would recommend using him for your wedding to EVERYONE.
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Rev. Louis Zeppone
Rev. Louis Zeppone
Officiant

Rev. Louis Zeppone is the principal officiant here at Hudson Valley Officiants. He is our most popular and most requested officiant. He averages over 190 weddings and elopements every season and couples book him up to 2 years in advance.

Rev. Louis Zeppone is of Italian background and originally from New Jersey where he attended Catholic school and studies. However, he practices as Non-denominational/Interfaith and conducts non-religious, LGBTQ as well as religious wedding & elopement ceremonies. Reverend Louis Zeppone is known for his warm personality and lighthearted easy-going nature. He is very family oriented and believes that everyone should try their best and never give up on life and love.

Reverend Louis Zeppone respects all religious and non-religious beliefs and the right of every person to love and marry regardless of sexual orientation. He is extremely laid back, easy-going, nonjudgmental, has a great smile and sense of humor. Reverend Louis Zeppone believes all creatures, human and animal deserve the love, respect, support and acknowledgment that life on earth offers.

Rev. Aniceto
Rev. Aniceto "Jun" America
Officiant

Reverend Aniceto "Jun" America is a principal Officiant here at Hudson Valley Officiants and is booked up to 1 year in advance. Although Reverend Aniceto America is now an Interfaith Non-denominational Officiant & Minister, he brings the knowledge of many years of catholic and interfaith studies.

Reverend Aniceto "Jun" America brings to us the knowledge of many cultures such as Filipino, Spanish and American. He is fluent in Filipino or Tagalog and performs all types of wedding ceremonies such as non-religious, religious, Lgbtq, interfaith, non-denominational, civil and specializes in Filipino wedding traditions such as the Veil, Cord, Coins and Candle ceremonies. He has a wonderful calming and healing personality, is very family & relationship oriented and loves animals.

Rev. Donna Smallwood
Rev. Donna Smallwood
Officiant

Reverend Donna was born & raised in Massachusetts and currently resides in Ulster County New York. She grew up in a very close knit family. She is married and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Family is very important to Reverend Donna and she is a caring, loving and a wonderful Officiant & Minister, and her couples all love her.

Because of her background in the mental health field, her people skills are exceptional. Helping others discover the beauty that marriage offers is her utmost priority, this is demonstrated in the beautiful personalized ceremonies that she composes.

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Flowers by Angel Flowers by Angel Wedding Florists

Have been working with Hudson Valley Officiants for years! You are guaranteed a beautiful, meaningful ceremony that you will absolutely treasure forever. Extremely kind, compassionate, and will go above and beyond for their clients. You do not want to miss the opportunity of having Hudson Valley Officiants perform your ceremony! Book with them today!

Felix Unger Photography Felix Unger Photography Wedding Photographers

As a wedding photographer, I've had the pleasure to work with Hudson Valley Officiants several times. Their ceremonies are always beautiful, peaceful and even fun. Highly recommended!

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We absolutely love and highly recommend Rev Lou and everyone at HV Officiants! You will not be disappointed!!

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