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Beautiful Beginnings is a wedding-officiant business based in Matawan, New Jersey, and operated by Reverend Martha. A non-denominational celebrant, Martha officiates all types of ceremonies to the exclusion of none and she prides herself on working with couples from any background. Martha strives to perform authentic and thoughtful services that resonate with couples, adding to the celebration of their lifelong commitment to each other.

Services Offered

Beautiful Beginnings, by Reverend Martha, caters to all ceremony types from vow renewals and civil unions to elopements and full weddings. Beginning with an in-person consultation, Martha gets to know the happy couple as they discuss the timeline and overall style of the ceremony. Martha can officiate weddings throughout the States, including the five boroughs of New York City, meaning couples can have their dream ceremony in any location.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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

$50

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?

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
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Beautiful Beginnings

Hope
Hope Sent on 10/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Professional & Loving

Rev Martha is a wonderful officiant, she made our day even more special by accommodating our every need. The ceremony she suggested was just the right balance of our relationship. She accommodated our vision beyond expectations. Anyone would be able to create there perfect day with her help.
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Hak H. Sent on 12/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding officiant

Working with Martha was amazing.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully written ceremony

Martha provided us with a beautifully written ceremony for our elopement. She was very professional and worked with us having to change our date and location due to Covid. I highly recommend her for your ceremony!
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Mark Sent on 12/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing! Highly Recommend

My Husband & I highly recommend Rev Martha!. She was professional, kind, and willing to help everyway step of the way. The ceremony was beautiful and wonderfully personal. Thank You Rev. Martha!
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Siobhan Sent on 11/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Bliss

AWESOME, AMAZING, WONDERFUL!!! Rev. Martha was the perfect person for my home wedding. She’s so caring and very personable. She made sure that the ceremony was exactly what I wanted and helped me every step of the way. Look no further, hire her today!
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Megan Sent on 11/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Martha is the Best!!

Martha was an amazing Officiant for my little wedding. Speaking to her for the first time was like speaking to an old family friend. She customized our wedding ceremony and vows so beautifully that by the end of mine I was almost crying. She completely captured the love that my husband and I have shared over the last 5 years and will continue to share throughout our lives. Thank you so much Martha!
Myriam
Myriam Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent person

We are very Thankful and bless for Mrs Martha Bowles , she is a beautiful person she explained everything very well, very professional and kind with everyone . I will recommend her 100% . God bless her.
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Jamison Sent on 10/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Minister

I was so impressed with you and the way you made our day so special.
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Sue Sent on 10/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

Rev Martha was wonderful, she helped me write the vows for my vow renewal ceremony and was open to any and all changes. We had our ceremony outside and she was willing to have a rain date for the following day, very flexible and accommodating. She was punctual and friendly and a pleasure to have there.
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Genovese Sent on 09/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Rev. Martha responded quickly and was able to officiate our wedding on short notice. Our first conversation was detailed and very pleasant. I had several questions and she patiently listened and answered them. Rev. Martha was a pleasure to meet and we would recommend her to others.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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