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Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
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Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste
Celebrations By Celeste

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About this vendor

Reverend Celeste Anne Schroeder
Reverend Celeste Anne Schroeder
Owner & Officiant

Woman-owned

22 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Celebrations by Celeste

Ceremonies with soul—for every love, every setting


Rev. Celeste Anne Schroeder is an ordained interfaith minister serving Central New York—including Cooperstown, Oneida, Herkimer, and Otsego Counties. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in intimate, heartfelt ceremonies that honor your love, your values, and your vision.


Whether you're exchanging vows beneath a backyard arbor, beside a quiet lake, or in a cozy living room filled with family, Celeste brings warmth, wisdom, and poetic storytelling to every ceremony. Her approach is inclusive, soulful, and perfect for couples seeking something simple yet unforgettable.


Ceremonies Offered
• Elopements & intimate weddings
• Same-sex weddings & LGBTQ+ celebrations
• Backyard blessings & DIY ceremonies
• Interfaith, spiritual, and non-religious services
• Handfastings, vow renewals, and symbolic rituals


What to Expect
• A personalized ceremony script that reflects your journey
• Guidance on rituals, readings, and meaningful touches
• Timeline planning and rehearsal support
• Affordable packages for couples who value authenticity over extravagance


A Note on Inclusivity
Celeste welcomes all couples with open arms and an open heart. Every ceremony is a celebration of love in its many forms—honoring your beliefs, your traditions, and your truth. Love is love, and every story deserves to be told with care.

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FAQ

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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?

Agnostic
Baptist
Earth-Based
Jewish
No Denomination
Pagan
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY
TN

What languages do you speak?

English

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Katherine Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Celeste is the best!

We used Celebrations by Celeste for our wedding ceremony in November and were so incredibly impressed. Celeste is one of the sweetest people we’ve met and really cared about our story and making our ceremony perfect for us. She worked with us before and gave us a full print out of our ceremony as a keepsake after the ceremony. We received so many compliments about our ceremony from length, content and Celeste herself. It felt weird to hire someone we didn’t know for our wedding, but after meeting her it felt like we had known her forever.
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Lindsay Sent on 08/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There is no way that I could have found a more perfect person than Celeste to marry my husband and I. When I first started looking around for an officiant, I had absolutely no clue how to select someone to fill the shoes of such a important role in our day. I read so many wonderful reviews online before finally sending her an email requesting more information. She promptly responded and we set up our first meeting. Our meeting went so much better than I could have ever expected. I quickly learned that Celeste is one of those people that you meet for the very first time but somehow feel that you've known forever. She has a very sweet spirit & calming voice that people are naturally drawn to. She had many wonderful ideas on how to make our ceremony extra special and unique. We especially loved how she helped with giving beautiful suggestions on how to include my step daughter into my vows. Our ceremony was perfect for us! She captured the entire room during the ceremony which brought many tears of happiness to all. Since the wedding, many friends and family members have reached out to me over how lovely of a job that Celeste did and we couldn't agree any more! <3 Thank you Celeste for being such a Blessing to our little family

Love,

Lindsay
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Brittney Sent on 05/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough lovely things about Reverend Celeste! From the day we met Celeste, we instantly connected with her and felt like she really wanted to get to know us and relate to us so that she could create the most accurate and honest ceremony possible. Boy, did she! No matter your background or religious affiliation, Celeste finds a way to relate to you and translate your personalities into a ceremony that fits you as a couple. We were so impressed and received countless compliments on our beautiful ceremony. We couldn't have done it without Reverend Celeste! Highly recommend!
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Brianna Sent on 05/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I love Celeste!! We received numerous compliments from our family and friends of how beautiful the ceremony was - all thanks to Celeste!! Right from the planning stages to the ceremony, Celeste was extremely professional, prompt, detailed and caring! We are very thankful and blessed for the opportunity we had to work with Celeste - she truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding ceremony was magical! We highly recommend her services!
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Kristine Sent on 03/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Celeste was absolutely wonderful. She was professional and very responsive. She wrote us a beautiful ceremony that was personal and fit us perfectly. People afterward were asking for a copy of the ceremony because it was so wonderful.
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Taelor Sent on 01/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Celeste went above and beyond for my husband and I on our wedding day. We contacted her on short notice and she responded right away. She was so helpful and helped us plan the perfect ceremony. She is a beautiful speaker and helps everything to run smoothly. I am so glad we chose her to officiate our wedding. I highly recommend her!!!!
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User2410362 Sent on 10/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Celeste was an absolute wonderful officiant! She really helped us to make our day special and meaningful. We wanted a non-traditional Irish wedding and she did it perfectly. She was very open to alternative ideas and had wonderful suggestions.
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Stefan Sent on 09/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Celeste was amazing from start to finish. She took the time to get to know us and really made our ceremony unique to us. She was able to answer all of our questions and made us feel comfortable with how everything would go. She emailed us a layout of the ceremony before that we were able to give to all the wedding party. We couldn't have been happier with our choice.
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User2187108 Sent on 06/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
She did an amazing job! So happy we found her!
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Jenny Sent on 04/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We contacted Rev. Celeste less than a month prior to our wedding date (We are Canadians who were traveling to Knoxville for a music festival). I could tell after conversations over the phone that she was a sweetheart who would go the extra mile to ensure our ceremony was special. She made our wedding day amazing - from the gorgeous set up she had crafted at her office (Her and a friend had painstakingly put a beautiful giant decal on the wall) to the content of the readings - it was perfect (And she managed this on really short notice) She is an extremely genuine person, I would recommend her as an officiant in a heartbeat.
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I highly recommend Celeste as a wedding officiant. She's very professional, well spoken and a pleasant addition to the wedding day.

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