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Reverend Annie Lawrence is an ordained Interfaith Minister and wedding officiant in New York City. Her calming presence and open mind make her the perfect choice for weddings that are personal, romantic, and inclusive. Whether you want a small, intimate elopement ceremony or 5-star platinum wedding, Reverend Lawrence will come prepared, engaged, and fully present to officiate your wedding ceremony.

Experience
Reverend Annie Lawrence has over eighteen years of experience celebrating weddings in NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester & all over. She has presided over more than 2,500 couples honoring their commitment, including one of the very first legal same-sex weddings in July of 2011. In 2020 she was one of the first NYC Officiants on Zoom. Her experience with international couples and blended families from many countries, cultures, and walks of life helps her to craft civil, spiritual, and Interfaith ceremonies that fit every couple.

Services Offered
Reverend Lawrence invites couples to actively participate in the writing of the ceremony, from choosing their own readings to including traditions that are personally, spiritually, or romantically significant to them. She offers advice and selections of readings, rituals, and vows that reflect your beliefs and personalities. She invites you to also derive inspiration from family traditions, quotations, or pop culture interests to make your wedding day one of a kind.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$300

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Reviewers praise Rev. Annie as a warm, professional officiant who crafts heartfelt, personalized ceremonies. She’s calm, prepared, and flexible—handling last-minute requests and even assisting with paperwork. Couples and guests were deeply moved and highly recommend her for elopements and weddings.

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Reviewers praise Rev. Annie as a warm, professional officiant who crafts heartfelt, personalized ceremonies. She’s calm, prepared, and flexible—handling last-minute requests and even assisting with paperwork. Couples and guests were deeply moved and highly recommend her for elopements and weddings.

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Jeff Sent on 03/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Annie is a gem.

Reverend Annie helped us have a wonderful wedding ceremony. Within minutes of meeting her we felt like friends. We let her write the vows and they were lyrical and heartfelt.
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and Warm

Annie did a fantastic job officiating our wedding. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, caring and professional officiant. She was very prepared the day of, and made the ceremony very heartfelt.
Kat
Kat Sent on 05/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Rev Annie!

We had the immense pleasure of having Rev. Annie, a long-standing friend of ours, as our wedding officiant, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the exceptional experience she provided. As soon as we relayed our plan to have a fairly quick elopement, Annie went above and beyond, walking us through a variety of scenarios, and working to understand our vision in order to create a ceremony that truly reflected our unique love story.

On our wedding day, Annie crafted a magical atmosphere in our intimate setting. With her knowledge and experience, she helped us address even the tiniest of details, making our ceremony feel both personal and enchanting. Her warm, genuine and grounded presence set the perfect tone, calming any “wedding jitters” and making everyone feel welcome and involved.

As longtime friends, we felt honoured to experience Annie’s expertise as a wedding officiant finally applied to us! We were blown away by her ability to put into words such a deeply personal, unforgettable ceremony. It was truly just for us and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. Annie has a remarkable ability to blend professionalism with heartfelt emotion, and her extensive experience was evident in every moment: spoken or unspoken. Our friends and family were equally impressed, and all commented on how beautiful and touching the ceremony was.

We wholeheartedly recommend Rev. Annie to anyone looking for an officiant to create an unforgettable, warm and loving experience. Thank you, Annie, for making our wedding day everything we dreamed it could be and much, much, more.
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Inessa Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Heartfelt Touch to Our Special Day

Rev. Annie crafted a wedding script that was simply breathtaking. Her words were so heartfelt and beautifully written that they brought tears to my eyes. She truly made our ceremony unforgettable, and I'm forever grateful for her guidance and warmth on our special day. Thank you.
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Martha Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Annie is the genuine deal!

Back in 2020, we needed an officiant in the next day or two so that as a spouse of a French citizen, I could get into France when the borders were closed. We were engaged but decided to try to get married very last minute. Thanks to our good fortune, Annie was available the next day and even had a place in mind. It was a truly great experience. She was flexible, knowledgable, warm, caring... everything you'd want in an important day in your life and on such a short notice! ALSO four years later, as we get our French paperwork together for our daughter and our marriage, she so kindly helped us again. She goes above and beyond, and I could not recommend her more for her kindness and professionalism. Thank you, Annie!
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Sinead Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

NYC Elopement

We hired Annie as our officiant for our NYC elopement in March 2024.
We travelled from Ireland to elope in NYC and had Annie officiate our sunrise elopement in Brooklyn.
The moment we met Annie she was so warm friendly and caring. Our ceremony was so beautiful and she made us feel so relaxed. Her beautiful words will stay with us forever. We could not have chosen a more perfect officiant.
Thank you so much Annie, you are truly amazing and so gifted in your work.
Rory & Sinèad
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Made the ceremony perfect!

Reverend Annie is absolutely AMAZING! She is kind, professional and a beautiful speaker. She showed up on time and ready to go the day of and made sure to check in and meet with us leading up to the wedding. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Annie was an absolute gem as our wedding officiant!

Annie was an absolute gem as our wedding officiant! Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine joy added an extraordinary touch to our special day. From the moment we met her, Annie exuded a calming presence, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. Her personalized ceremony script captured our love story beautifully, leaving us and our guests truly moved. Annie's attention to detail, impeccable delivery, and the heartfelt moments she created made our wedding day unforgettable. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Annie as our officiant, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a delightful and caring professional for their wedding. Thank you, Annie, for making our day magical!
Liana
Liana Sent on 10/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Reverend Annie

Reverend Annie is a wonderful officiant who brings warmth, kindness, and calm to your big day. She crafted a beautiful wedding ceremony that captured everything we wanted to convey to each other and to our guests. We could not be happier with the services she provided. Highly recommend!
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Casey Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Reverend Annie helped us create a beautiful ceremony

Reverend Annie helped us write and deliver a beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony. We got tons of compliments on the beautiful words that were shared. And we were very thankful for Annie's warm, calm energy on our hectic wedding day. Reverend Annie navigated those little, minor speed bumps in our ceremony like a pro! We can't thank her enough!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

46 Endorsements
By Veronica Photography By Veronica Photography Wedding Photographers

Annie Lawrence was such a pleasure to work with. I greatly appreciate the dedication she has to her work and to her couples, bringing them such peace and joy on their special day. My team and I hope to work with her again!

Milestone Images Milestone Images Wedding Photographers

Annie Lawrence is a wonderful wedding officiant. As a professional wedding photographer, I always want to be as discreet and respectful as possible during the wedding ceremony. Annie understands how important photos are to the couples she marries while keeping the focus on the emotional and loving occasion that brought everyone together. In short, she is fantastic to work with. Highly recommended!

JC Lemon Photography JC Lemon Photography Wedding Photographers

Rev Annie is a fantastic officiant!! She has a wonderful personality that shines in her beautiful and warm ceremonies. Highly recommended!

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