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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".

Pricing

Starting at $175
Couples usually spend $600
Elopement
$175 / starting price
Non - Personalized Ceremony
Travel Fee Dependent on Location for 1 Day
Wedding License Organization and Solemnization
Wedding Without Rehearsal
$300 / starting price
3 hours
Personalized Ceremony
Unlimited Edits
Travel Fee Dependent on Location for 1 Day
Online or In Person Meetings for Planning
Wedding License Organization and Solemnization
Most popular
Wedding With Rehearsal
$415 / starting price
4 hours
Unlimited Edits
Travel Fee Dependent on Location for 2 Days
Online or In Person Meetings for Planning
Personalized Ceremony
Wedding License Organization and Solemnization

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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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Reviews of Charming Ceremonies

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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27 reviews
100% recommend it
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Charming Ceremonies, particularly Owen, receives glowing reviews for creating personalized, stress-free ceremonies that perfectly capture couples' desires and personalities. Despite last-minute changes or lost vows, Owen remained adaptable, kind, and supportive, going above and beyond to ensure a memorable and smooth wedding day. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep events on track, making Charming Ceremonies highly recommended for those seeking an officiant who truly cares about making the day special.

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

Charming Ceremonies, particularly Owen, receives glowing reviews for creating personalized, stress-free ceremonies that perfectly capture couples' desires and personalities. Despite last-minute changes or lost vows, Owen remained adaptable, kind, and supportive, going above and beyond to ensure a memorable and smooth wedding day. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep events on track, making Charming Ceremonies highly recommended for those seeking an officiant who truly cares about making the day special.

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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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Team

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

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