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Barbara Biziou is a wedding officiant located in New York.

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I believe that a marriage ceremony is a sacred rite of passage that ushers you into a new stage of your life. As a global ritual expert, author of "The Joy of Ritual", and interfaith minister, I have been honored to create ceremonies that reflect the individual love stories of my couples from all over the globe. Whether you choose an intimate setting in your backyard or local park or an elaborate celebration with hundreds in an upscale hotel or destination wedding, I provide individually crafted ceremonies with your unique needs in mind. For over 25 years I’ve midwifed hundreds of couples in this sacred ritual from all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations and traditions.

I am comfortable drawing elements from nature, Judaism, Hinduism, Hawaiian Shamanism, Native American traditions, Christianity, Buddhism, Wicca, Yoruba, and Islam.

I am also available to preside over commitment ceremonies and vow renewals.

I am based in New York City, but also am available for destination weddings.

Please reach out to me to book a free phone consultation and let the journey begin!

-Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$350

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

$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?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
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?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Barbara Biziou

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Amanda Sent on 02/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Barbara Biziou

Barber did a great job with our ceremony. She made it very personal. It was easy to visit with her, and convey what we were looking for which she met Two a T.
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Jessica Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Barbara is THE BEST!!!

Barbara thoughtfully took the time to put together a ceremony that felt special and unique to my husband and I. She was open to our preferences, shared her suggestions and ultimately made working together easy, kind and seamless. She is an asset to any ceremony and my guests absolutely loved her. Beyond grateful for such a perfect ceremony!
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Gabby0328 Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So moving and magical- Barbara is Amazing!!!

Barbara was just incredible. Even though she is based in New York City, she was willing and able to travel to officiate our lovely garden wedding in Austin, TX. She personalized our ceremony so beautifully; she took her time to get to know what our faith/spirituality is, what we wanted in or left out of the ceremony, and what was of special significance to us in our lives, relationship, and symbolically. She stayed in easy communication throughout all the preparation leading up to the ceremony-- including adjusting the ceremony to the venue's extra requirements I found out about just a few weeks prior.
All her preparation came together so beautifully on the day of. Our guests were in tears! We had so many of our friends and family come up to us and say that our ceremony was one of the most beautiful ones they'd ever been to. We definitely recommend Barbara Biziou!!
Thank you so much, Barbara- you made our wedding ceremony so moving and magical!
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Dina Sent on 11/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Barbara is the right choice for everyone. She is calming, professional and will create the experience that you want.
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Nina Sent on 09/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
It was a pleasure to have Mrs. Barbara Biziou perform our wedding ceremony, she was wonderful. She was very responsive and flexible, and a joy to communicate with. She made our day even more perfect than it already was!
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Alicia Sent on 02/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I discovered Barbara at a friend's wedding she officiated in Miami. I was so touched by the ceremony that I knew if I ever got married, I wanted Barbara to officiate my wedding. My dream came true. In 2011, Barbara helped my husband and I create the most beautiful wedding experience that was tailored to our spiritual beliefs, my husband is Jewish and I am Christian. She also helped us incorporate other rituals to include our friends and family, as well as special Hawaiian traditions given we chose Hawaii as the place for our wedding. She has a wealth of knowledge and resources available to help create something really unique and special. Barbara met with us several times to help us visualize the perfect ceremony, and we were able to co-create the most magical and memorable day!
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Ale Sent on 02/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Five stars plus!! Barbara is amazing. Before finding her we had asked the angels to guide us to find a special person to help us create our wedding ceremony. We feel very happy and blessed to have had Barbara with us in such a special occasion as she created and performed such a wonderful ceremony and helped us make our special day even more special!! All our friends and family (and even the piano man) commented on what a beautiful and meaningful ceremony we had. We have heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for Barbara and we look forward to working with her again in future special occasions. Thank you Barbara!!
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Karla Sent on 01/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Barbara is a phenomenal officiant. She has a grounding and loving presence that permeates the entire room. Because of her depth and breadth of knowledge in ancient and modern day rituals and practices, she is a master at helping you create and customize your perfect vows and ceremony flow. She is a timely and caring professional who emanates exactly the kind of love that you want to remember exists in you, your mate and the world! She is beyond special.
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Kevin Sent on 01/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I were raised under different faiths and we chose to put together a less conventional ceremony. We relied on Barbara's extensive knowledge of various cultural rituals to properly customize our ceremony. The end result was a ceremony that was truly unique and accurately represented our values. We hold many fond memories of this day and Barbara played an integral role in making the day extra special.
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Lola Sent on 01/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Barbara catered exactly to our needs and made our wedding ceremony extremely memorable .
All our guest commented on the ceremony being very special. I would recommend her highly .
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