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Rev. Courtenay of Firenze Wedding Ministries is a minister and wedding officiant based in Syracuse, New York.

Your wedding... Your ceremony... Your way.

Hello, nearlyweds. Congratulations on what must be one of the happiest moments in your lives - your engagement! Now, let's talk about the next happy moment - your ceremony.

I'm Rev. Courtenay, and my staff and I specialize in crafting every single detail of your ceremony just as you have dreamed it to be. I truly believe that each wedding ceremony should be a personal and intimate representation of each couple’s love for one another.

My ceremonies can range from traditional to eclectic, so any request made will be received with full attention to your needs and wishes. My religious culture and belief system is interfaith and non-dogmatic. That means I honor the individual spiritual journey of every single person, regardless of their religious background. This allows me to help all couples with an open heart, full of joy for you on your most special day, including those currently not practicing in any organized faith or those still searching.

While I am based in Syracuse, New York, I most often serve Central and Western New York, Northern and Southern Tiers,
including Syracuse, Liverpool, Cicero, Clay, Fulton, Oswego, Watertown, Rome, Utica, Ithaca, Cortland, Binghamton,
Rochester, Corning, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and more.

However, I am licensed to perform weddings and other life cycle events in all 50 States as an ordained minister. If your wedding is out of state, don't be afraid to inquire about my services!

I completely understand how the wedding planning process works and how to make the ceremony of your dreams. Contact me today to schedule your consultation, as dates for 2023 and 2024 are filling up quickly!

Services Offered
I take any and all requests with a completely open mind, whether it is customized vows, various types of unity ceremonies, or religious traditions. This can include spiritual unions, secular and agnostic weddings, single-religion and interfaith ceremonies, LGBT weddings, elopements, non-traditional families, and vow renewals. I also offer my services for rehearsals and pre-marital counseling, should you like it.

I am fluent in English, French, and Italian. In over a decade of ministering, I have officiated weddings for couples of various religious affiliations, including Anglican, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, earth-based, Episcopalian, Evangelical, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, pagan, Presbyterian, Quaker, Taoist, Unitarian, and non-denominational Christian, as well as those that are more spiritual, or non-religious.

Other Services
Besides acting as a wedding officiant, the team at Firenze Wedding Ministries can also help as day-of coordination for your wedding. This service is offered by staff member Courtney Galloway, P.A. Fee schedules are discussed upon request for day-of coordination.

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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?

$50

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
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 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
French
Italian

Reviews of Firenze Wedding Ministries

Arika
Arika Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless and Beautiful Ceremony

The whole process was wonderful. Rev. Courtenay was easy to work with and crafted a beautiful ceremony for us. She was professional and easy to communicate with and made the entire thing completely stress free. We loved working with her.
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Christina Sent on 12/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

It was perfect, we would definitely recommend to others and friends. She was very personable and we were very pleased.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 12/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect!

We wanted a super small in home ceremony(nothing fancy) and Rev. Courtenay did just that! She was early and more prepared than we were! It was perfect! We appreciated her patience while we got the Zoom call up and running, so my husband's family could watch from Puerto Rico!
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Hannah Sent on 08/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day officiant

Rev. Courtenay did a great job! Everyone loved our ceremony and she personalized every detail. She put in a lot of effort to make the ceremony short and sweet, which is exactly what we wanted, while also being incredibly meaningful to both of us. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant!

Rev. Courtenay was very professional and helpful throughout the whole experience. She was flexible and made the event so much better!
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Briona Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Reverend Courtenay went above and beyond to make our wedding day beyond special, will recommend to friends and family!
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Stephanie Sent on 10/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Rev. Courtenay was great to work with! Very responsive and flexible. She knew what she was doing and was able to make the ceremony run smoothly. Thank you!
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Kim F. Sent on 03/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service

Courtenay was absolutely wonderful to work with. She personalized our ceremony to reflect us and our family. Would highly recommend Rev. Courtenay!
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Scott Sent on 11/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great day with Rev. Courtenay

Rev. Courtenay made us feel comfortable and gave us an amazing and moving ceremony. Highly recommend!!!!
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Virginia Sent on 10/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

fischer wedding

amazing and memorable !!!!!!!!
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Awards

57
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Candidly Beth Photography Candidly Beth Photography Wedding Photographers

I heartily endorse Courtney! I discussing the important topic of equal rights, I learned of her personal and professional commitment to these issues. Please consider choosing vendors like her that show this real lived experience and social advocacy. Warmly, Beth Candidly Beth Photography candidlybeth.com Firenze Wedding Ministries Reverend Courtenay Munyan Weinkauf 801 7th North Street Liverpool, NY 13088

All Occasion Photography All Occasion Photography Wedding Photographers

Courtney is an amazing people person. She is easy to get along with, but also very professional, knowledgeable and affordable. I highly recommend her for any ceremony.

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