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Kim Kirkley is a renown wedding officiant and ordained minister in New York City. Her dedication to her work and genuine investment in your wedding will transform your ceremony into a living work of art. When you choose Kim Kirkley, your guests won't be waiting for the ceremony to end and the reception to start. Her weddings steal the show and exemplify the power of love as you celebrate this milestone and cross over into married life.

Experience

In addition to her status as an ordained minister, Kim Kirkley has been a successful actor, life coach and former LGBT civil rights attorney. She was a past president of her Toastmasters club, making Kim a practiced public speaker. She has also written six books, making her a leading authority on ritual, meaning, and personal success. Kim was an instructor with the Celebrant Foundation and Institute, which helped her to improve and gain deeper understanding of wedding ritual and ceremony.

Services Offered

Kim Kirkley performs wedding for all couples, including religious and secular ceremonies, cultural ceremonies and LGBT weddings. As a proud member of the LGBT community and former civil rights attorney, she advocates for everyone’s right to their special day (and not just a trip to City Hall). Kirkley developed the Elegant Authentic Ceremony Creation™ system to create love-based (not tradition-based) ceremonies that fit each individual’s and couple’s needs, ensuring your wedding is unique as you are.

  • Black-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$1,250

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$500

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$148

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$120

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?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Our Elegant Ceremony

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Michael M. Sent on 07/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Could not Imagine our ceremony without Kim!

First of all, Kim is a wonderfully warm person which makes her an awesome officiant! She really helped my partner and I think about what was important to us throughout the process. She delivers a tailor-made and elegant service. Through our chats, she so beautifully captured our relationship in our ceremony. We had several people ask us how we found her because the ceremony was so thoughtful and moving. If you want a heartfelt ceremony, Kim should be your pick.
Alayjah
Alayjah W. Sent on 08/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You Kim!

Kim was integral in the success of our special day! She really took the time to understand my husband and mine's relationship and how we wanted to share our story with our guests. Each time we had a revision or a new idea to include, Kim had recommendations as to how to expertly incorporate them into our ceremony. We appreciated the fact that she had experience navigating all different types of weddings and ceremonies. We are so grateful for her guidance and partnership! Our guests truly left feeling connected to our story and our commitment to each other. Thank you!
Eric
Eric Sent on 06/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kim was an Amazing Officiant

Kim was an amazingly kind and thoughtful officiant. She took care to craft a ceremony with us that centered our blended family and affirmed us culturally, all high priorities. She also was very clear and flexible with the changes we desired to keep our ceremony safe during quarantine. Overall, we can't say enough how happy we were that Kim was our officiant, we don't think anyone else would regret the choice either.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Christopher Duggan Photography Christopher Duggan Photography Wedding Photographers

I've worked with Kim on countless weddings since our first one in 2005. She brings to each couple her keen sense of awareness that is essential when creating a unique ceremony. She is personable, warm, insightful and kind. Every couple that we've worked with together has felt blessed to have had their ceremony created by Kim.

Weddings of Love NYC by Karen Mussa Weddings of Love NYC by Karen Mussa Wedding Officiants

Kim is an amazing and a wonderful Celebrant. Anyone who chooses Kim to officiate at their ceremony will not be disappointed. Kim introduced me to the Celebrant Profession and I am so greatful!

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