Skip to main content
Weddings

About

So, you're getting ready to walk down the aisle? Congratulations! Let me help make your special day even more unforgettable. As an experienced Wedding Officiant who's worked with couples from across New Jersey, NYC and Pennsylvania (and beyond!), I create truly remarkable experiences for my clients that reflect their individual values and traditions without fail.

If you want a wedding ceremony so eventful it'll be talked about for years to come—I'm here at www.weddingsbyaretha.com and I’m accepting bookings through 2025 right now – complete my website consultation form today; let's have an immediate Zoom meet-up where we can get started on some serious ceremony planning magic!

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings By Aretha

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Aretha's services as a wedding officiant are highly praised by couples who describe her as kind, professional, patient, and attentive. Reviewers highlighted her warmth, resourcefulness, and ability to create personalized, meaningful ceremonies tailored to their preferences. Aretha's attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and top-notch professionalism stood out, making the wedding planning process smooth and stress-free for couples seeking intimate, meaningful, and unforgettable experiences. Her ability to execute flawless ceremonies even with short notice or unique circumstances earned her strong recommendations for creating magical and heartfelt wedding moments, exceeding expectations with her dedicated and personalized approach.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Aretha's services as a wedding officiant are highly praised by couples who describe her as kind, professional, patient, and attentive. Reviewers highlighted her warmth, resourcefulness, and ability to create personalized, meaningful ceremonies tailored to their preferences. Aretha's attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and top-notch professionalism stood out, making the wedding planning process smooth and stress-free for couples seeking intimate, meaningful, and unforgettable experiences. Her ability to execute flawless ceremonies even with short notice or unique circumstances earned her strong recommendations for creating magical and heartfelt wedding moments, exceeding expectations with her dedicated and personalized approach.

J
Jennifer Sent on 03/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Officiant Extraordinaire!

From the moment she came on board as our wedding officiant, Aretha was a pleasure to work with. She was always easy to reach and quick to respond. Any time we had questions or needed assistance she would set up a Zoom or phone call and allowed us as much time as we needed. She really took the time to get to know us and understand who we are as a couple. This made the ceremony feel so much more intimate and authentic, like we were getting married by someone who genuinely cared about us. We chose to live stream it for the guests who couldn't attend and she made sure to address them on Zoom which was a nice touch and made them feel included. She took great care to incorporate the things that were important to us, and steer clear of things we didn’t want. Our ceremony was everything we could have imagined and more, filled with tears, laughter, and huge smiles from us and our guests, just like we wanted. Everything was absolutely beautiful and we are still getting compliments on it weeks later. She took care of filing our paperwork which was one less thing for us to stress over. Due to COVID, wedding planning was often overwhelming and not a very fun experience but every time we spoke to Aretha I felt excited and optimistic. She helped me get organized and gave me great peace of mind that our day would be nothing short of amazing and she delivered on that! She was wonderful and we were thrilled with our decision to have her as our wedding officiant. I highly recommend Aretha and would jump at the opportunity to work with her again.
Justine
Justine Sent on 05/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

4.24.22 Wedding Bliss!

Choosing an officiant for our wedding ceremony was a top priority for us. The officiant sets the tone for the ceremony, and we wanted our ceremony to be meaningful, impeccable, and timeless. Meeting Aretha for the first time, we knew she would be a phenomenal officiant. We learned more about the ceremony process and the importance of hiring a highly competent and professional officiant to ensure that the ceremony flowed well and would be immaculate. Aretha has a fantastic process while getting to know the couple and a detailed questionnaire that made the journey seamless. Our ceremony speech by Aretha was perfect and intimate. Aretha conveyed all aspects of our relationship, values, and love. Her acknowledgment of our families at the start was warm and calming. Choosing Aretha to officiate our wedding was the best decision; our wedding ceremony was truly magical.
N
Nia N. Sent on 12/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A-m-a-z-i-n-g!

We are so happy we found Aretha! She was so much more than our officiant; she was an awesome resource throughout our wedding planning journey. From our very first Zoom meeting, Aretha provided lists of vendors, from make-up artists to cinematography (not just any vendors, the good ones that she highly recommends). Aretha was very professional and organized; she thoroughly explained her process and provided clear guidelines to ensure we had the best experience. Aside from Aretha’s professionalism, she was kind and warm. She took the time to get to know us as a couple so that our experience was exclusively ours. Aretha was literally available 24 hours a day, via text, email, her website, and even Instagram. Any time we reached out with a question, she replied almost immediately. She was a true gem, a pleasure to work with.
Aretha, thank you so much for making our ceremony so special. Our wedding was AMAZING, we literally would not have changed a thing. We are forever grateful to you for being a part of the beginning to our ‘happily ever after’.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

182
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Rebell Entertainment Rebell Entertainment Wedding DJs

I’ve met a lot of Wedding Officiants in my career as a DJ but by far, Aretha is definitely at the top of my list as the Officiant I will be recommending to future clients. She is very personable and knows how to engage with people. She is fantastic during the ceremony, makes the couple and their guests laugh which helps to make the mood less stressful. Aretha is also very professional and just very easy to work with. If you’re planning your wedding and looking for an excellent Wedding Officiant, I HIGHLY recommend Aretha.

Spynfo & Mr. Matrimony Entertainment Spynfo & Mr. Matrimony Entertainment Wedding DJs

When you've been in the wedding market for over 15 years like I have you come across many officiants. it takes a true professional to bring insight, humor and reflection during a couples most sacred moments. Aretha's words and positive energy add a special touch to every ceremony that I've worked alongside her. She sets a great tone for the day and that is crucial for any wedding! She is by far the best at what she does! I love her and you will too!

Gourmet Celebrations Gourmet Celebrations Wedding Caterers

Aretha is a fantastic Wedding Officiant! Her ability to beautifully deliver your ceremony on your wedding day and the care that she takes with every couple leading up to the wedding, is the hallmark of a true professional. If you’re able to book Aretha (she’s booked up months in advance!) do it! You’ll be happy you did.

Preferred Vendors
Pulse Entertainment
4.6 out of 5 rating , 10 reviews
· Wedding DJs

Map

Addresses map
Next Wedding Officiants: The Wedding Promise

Other vendors in Central Jersey for your wedding

Wedding Vendors