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20 YEARS OF FUN, HAPPY WEDDINGS! In English. Or Español, Portuguese, German, Irish. Create a ceremony "the sweet spot between laughter & tears". You choose how spiritual it is. Optional Guitar or Singing as you walk down aisle. Rev Phil Passantino serves NJ, NYC, PA. Conjunto Vallenato too! estå disponible tambien.

Services Offered
Rev. Phil A. Passantino officiates traditional or unique creative weddings, same-sex couples, interfaith ceremonies, nature-based ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, single religion ceremonies, and vow renewals. He is able to perform ceremonies for couples of all faiths and cultures, whether the ceremony is spiritual or non-spiritual, nature-based, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim or Taoist. Rev. Phil works with couples to write customized vows for all ceremonies.

Please feel free to call/text me at (973) 907-0200 or email me at spruceweddings@yahoo.com to get a personalized quote today!

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
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?

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
WA
WV
WI

What languages do you speak?

English
German
Portuguese
Spanish

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Rev. Phil is highly recommended for officiating wedding ceremonies by multiple reviewers who appreciated his warm, calming presence, attention to detail, and ability to tailor the ceremony to couples' preferences. Reviewers noted his accommodating nature, inclusivity in honoring different cultural backgrounds, and the special touch he brought to each ceremony. He is praised for creating personalized, spiritual, and magical experiences, making couples feel comfortable and at ease during their special day, with guests also expressing satisfaction with his services.

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Rev. Phil is highly recommended for officiating wedding ceremonies by multiple reviewers who appreciated his warm, calming presence, attention to detail, and ability to tailor the ceremony to couples' preferences. Reviewers noted his accommodating nature, inclusivity in honoring different cultural backgrounds, and the special touch he brought to each ceremony. He is praised for creating personalized, spiritual, and magical experiences, making couples feel comfortable and at ease during their special day, with guests also expressing satisfaction with his services.

Nadia
Nadia Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Phil is a dream! The Perfect Officiant

Rev. Phil was absolute perfection from the moment we first spoke! He has such a warm, welcoming, and calming presence about him that makes your wedding feel incredibly special. Our guests loved him. He is able to feel the moment, speak naturally, and bring such a beautiful presence of God & Love to your day.

Rev Phil takes great care with his couples and pays close attention to detail. He is extremely accommodating and is able to cater to whatever your requests may be! We wanted a religious "light" ceremony with a whimsical and spiritual feel (which felt true to our relationship), while still honoring our upbringings and family beliefs.

Rev. Phil was able to beautifully weave together both my and my husband's cultures/heritages (Ukrainian and Ecuadorian). He repeated our chosen portions of the ceremony in Spanish for the Spanish speakers in our crowd! My mother said the "Our Father" in Ukrainian after our Unity candle ceremony, and it all flowed beautifully.

Thank you Rev. Phil for sharing your gifts with us and for being so accommodating. I would recommend you to everyone!

Rev. Phil presents different reading options, prayers, and beliefs on marriage which you can choose for yourself which was such a nice, effective way to curate our ceremony!

Thank you so much Reverend Phil for making our day so magical.
Kevin
Kevin Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible and Fun

Phil was great- he was quick to respond and was open to our less typical ideas. The was he organized the pieces of the ceremony was great and allowed us a strong base to build off of. Highly recommended!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted!

We are extremely happy we had Reverend Phil as our wedding officiant. He made everything flow smoothly and was very helpful whenever we contacted him. Our guests raved about his guitar playing. We wouldn’t have wanted our ceremony any other way. We would definitely recommend him!
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Rev. Phil one of the best Reverends I have ever worked with.

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