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Owen Conklin
Owen Conklin
Owner and Officiant

LGBTQ+-owned

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Based in Oneonta, NY and traveling around New England, Charming Ceremonies is a wedding officiant organization founded by Owen Conklin. Owen has been helping couples celebrate their wedding for many years. He performs the traditional duties of an officiant and also offers services to write vows and help with other ceremonial details. They also feature Jocelyn Reynolds, and officiant and educator of many years.

Owen began his officiant career after some friends asked him to preside over their ceremony. Following that event, more friends requested his talents, starting the ball rolling on his business. After looking into the industry, he saw a pattern of expensive officiants and desired to break the cycle. Instead, he opted to offer services to couples at reasonable rates, allowing them to enjoy their day no matter what their budget is. After 10 years and hundreds of weddings , he is well-equipped to do the job and is pleased to assist couples finding what they want.

Jocelyn's path as an educator weaved it's way toward officiating in past 5 years. She found joy in assisting couples find meaning from their ceremonies and connecting with them on a personal level. She joined Charming Ceremonies in 2024 to provide her expertise to couples across central New York.

Couples working with Owen and Jocelyn will have the opportunity to work towards a celebration plan in conjunction with ceremony activities. Schedules and vows can both be workshopped, and advice may be provided if requested. They ensure that each couple receives friendly, pleasant experiences from the first interaction to the last, and they are pleased to make couples top priority the whole way through. Their philosophy is "it’s the couple’s ceremony, so they should celebrate it how they want to without having to break the bank".

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

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Charming Ceremonies received glowing reviews for their exceptional officiants, particularly Owen, who was highly praised for his professionalism, organization, and personalized approach. Owen's flexibility, calming presence, and meaningful communication were highlighted, along with his ability to adapt to last-minute changes and provide guidance throughout the wedding process. Couples expressed gratitude for Owen's support, attention to detail, and contribution to making their ceremonies unforgettable, making Charming Ceremonies a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a caring and exceptional officiant for their special day.

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Charming Ceremonies received glowing reviews for their exceptional officiants, particularly Owen, who was highly praised for his professionalism, organization, and personalized approach. Owen's flexibility, calming presence, and meaningful communication were highlighted, along with his ability to adapt to last-minute changes and provide guidance throughout the wedding process. Couples expressed gratitude for Owen's support, attention to detail, and contribution to making their ceremonies unforgettable, making Charming Ceremonies a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a caring and exceptional officiant for their special day.

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Lee Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience with Charming Ceremonies and Officiant Owen!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Charming Ceremonies for our wedding, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about our officiant, Owen. From the very beginning, Owen was incredibly organized, professional, and thoughtful. He guided us seamlessly through the planning process and made sure we felt confident and comfortable every step of the way.

On our wedding day, we had to make a last-minute change to the location of our altar due to unexpected rain. Without hesitation, Owen stepped in and handled the change with calm, grace, and efficiency ensuring that everything still turned out beautifully. His flexibility and poise made all the difference.

Owen’s communication was outstanding throughout the entire experience. He consistently checked in with us not just in the weeks leading up to the ceremony, but even throughout the wedding day itself. His presence was calming, his words were meaningful, and he played such a vital role in making our day so special.

We highly recommend Charming Ceremonies and especially Owen to any couple looking for a caring, professional, and truly exceptional officiant. He helped make our wedding unforgettable!
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Lauren Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We had a WONDERFUL experience with Owen and Charming Ceremonies

When looking for an officiant we had such a hard time, because we didn't know exactly what we were looking for in a wedding ceremony. Owen was immediately supportive and helpful. He was encouraging when we were unsure and helped support us through a couple versions of what we wanted for our day. He created and shared a script in advance to review and this helped ease my anxiety going in to our wedding day.
During our rehearsal, Owen was prompt, professional, and cheerful. He did a great job directing everyone in a clear and efficient manor as well as making it a fun experience for all. Our wedding day went so smoothly and the script for our ceremony encompassed who we are as people and to each other so well. Owen gave us advice throughout the day that helped us make the most of our wedding and reminded us to focus on each other. I would highly recommend this vendor and can't say enough great things about Owen.
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Katherine Sent on 10/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We last minute reached out to Charming Ceremonies after our original plans for our officiant fell through. Owen was not available on our wedding day but kindly got us in contact with his partner Jocelyn. Our experience was wonderful and stress free. Jocelyn was incredibly kind and easy to work with. She did an outstanding job with our ceremony and really personalized it to fit us and made it exactly what we wanted. We got so many compliments about how beautiful and personable our ceremony was. We are so grateful we found Charming Ceremonies and highly recommend to anyone looking for an officiant!
Sam
Sam M. Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better experience

We are so lucky to have connected with Owen! Owen was nothing but professional and easy to work with. He gave us a wonderful personalized ceremony and helped to keep the day as stress free as possible. We are so grateful to have had Owen work with us on any ideas we wanted and give us the lighthearted ceremony we dreamed of. Thank you so much Owen!!
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Isabella Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant ever

Owen helped make our dream ceremony come true! He was available every step of the way and I will always recommend him!
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Amber Sent on 02/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Invaluable help with planning our ceremony

Helped plan our ceremony and kept things on time during our big day
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Lauren Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have been happier! Owen is the best!

We got married in New Hampshire, October 2023, and Owen made the planning process a breeze. Owen met with us multiple times leading up to the wedding to make sure that he fully understood our vision for our big day. He shared a document with all of the information he needed to plan the ceremony, which was also helpful for us because there were questions we hadn't even thought to ask! Day of, Owen was a godsend. I managed to lose my vows while getting ready, and Owen saved the day by printing me a new copy. We also decided to gamble with mother nature and host our ceremony outside, despite the high chance of rain, because we had had our hearts set on that location for years. Owen not only encouraged our decision because he knew how important it was to us, but helped to lighten the mood during the ceremony after we lost our gamble and it started pouring the second the ceremony started. He was a good sport, despite getting soaked, and was even able to project his voice enough that everyone could hear him without a microphone. Owen was an amazing officiant, and I cannot express enough how grateful we were for him. I highly encourage that all couples hire Owen for their big day. He's inclusive, positive, friendly, organized, and fun to work with! Thank you Owen!!
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Tessa Sent on 01/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Ceremony

Owen did a phenomenal job with our wedding ceremony! He is very kind, professional, and made sure that our wedding day went according to plan. Owen met with us ahead of time to discuss what we wanted our ceremony to look like, and typed up a copy of the ceremony to read/edit shortly after. Owen made us feel very comfortable, and he did an excellent job with our wedding ceremony. I definitely recommend having Owen as your officiant!
Randy
Randy Sent on 12/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

Owen really went out of his way to make this a memorable event all the way down to having his daughter bring the brides mothers pictures down the isle
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 11/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Professional

If you’re looking for an officiant please hire Owen! He Goes above & beyond! Very caring!!! He will make sure you are not only happy with the ceremony but will also make sure you are eating and staying hydrated! Owen made our ceremony so personal! He definitely hit the nail on the head! Loved working with him
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Rachel & Dylan
32 photos · 06/01/2024
Brittany & Cameron
17 photos · 10/08/2022
Karolina & Andy
17 photos · 09/18/2021

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Owen Conklin
Owen Conklin
Owner and Officiant
Jocelyn Reynolds
Jocelyn Reynolds
Officiant

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