Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Congratulations on your engagement!

I am Andrea Purtell. I am a full-time, professional Wedding Officiant ​certified to legally perform weddings in the state of New Jersey. Over the course of the past 13 years I have had the honor to officiate over 1000 weddings.

I am located at the fabulous Jersey Shore and travel through NJ as well as parts of PA.

I provide religious, non-denominational, spiritual, non-religious, interfaith and multi-cultural personalized wedding officiant services. I am honored to work with couples of all faiths an traditions. LGBTQ+ Welcomed.

Check out my website and contact me directly at www.forthisjoyousoccasion.com

I have a selection of ceremony packages for you to choose from. They range in length and price so there is something for everyone: Packages/Pricing

I have put together some beautiful ceremonies for you to choose from. You may use one of these, or use my unique "Build Your Ceremony Menu" to create your own ceremony based on your preferences. If you would like, I will work with you to create a more personalized and unique ceremony.

Services Offered

  • Agnostic
  • Anglican
  • Baha’i faith
  • Baptist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Earth-based
  • Episcopalian
  • Evangelical
  • Hindu
  • Jainism
  • Jewish
  • Lutheran
  • Methodist
  • Mormon
  • No denomination
  • Orthodox Christian
  • Pagan
  • Presbyterian
  • Quaker
  • Shinto
  • Taoist
  • Unitarian
  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

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
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NY

What languages do you speak?

English
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
330 reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Andrea, a highly recommended officiant for weddings, is praised for her professionalism, organization, and personal touch. Reviewers emphasize her excellent communication, ability to create heartfelt and unique ceremonies, and patience in guiding couples through the process. Her attention to detail, flexibility in customizing ceremonies, and assistance with logistics such as marriage licenses contribute to making each wedding special and stress-free. Reviewers highly recommend Andrea for her exceptional services, making ceremonies memorable and seamless.

Review summary

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

Andrea, a highly recommended officiant for weddings, is praised for her professionalism, organization, and personal touch. Reviewers emphasize her excellent communication, ability to create heartfelt and unique ceremonies, and patience in guiding couples through the process. Her attention to detail, flexibility in customizing ceremonies, and assistance with logistics such as marriage licenses contribute to making each wedding special and stress-free. Reviewers highly recommend Andrea for her exceptional services, making ceremonies memorable and seamless.

Katie
Katie S. Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!

Andrea was the best officiant we could have asked for! She was super communicative and organized, leading up to and during the wedding, and she made sure we had everything we needed to make the process go smoothly! I was definitely a nervous bride, and she calmed our nerves and was patient with us even when we forgot the marriage license at home! We went with the short and sweet elopement package and had the most perfect ceremony celebrating in Asbury Park with our families. She was even willing to go out on the jetty with us. Highly recommended!!
A
Amanda M. Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

I originally found Andrea on Wedding Wire when my husband and I were looking for officiants. Her reviews were outstanding. Once we met with Andrea, we knew immediately that she was the best officiant for us. Andrea was kind, knowledgeable, personable, and extremely professional. Many guests at our wedding told us that our ceremony was the most sincere and heartfelt they have ever witnessed. I could not recommend Andrea any more - she was a pleasure to work with.
Sherri
Sherri M. Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly & Detail Oriented Officiant!

Andrea was such a pleasure to work with! She was so sweet and patient and she made sure that every detail of our wedding ceremony was perfect. She allowed us to edit the wording of the ceremony and even included our daughter in our vows! She made our day stress-free and so much fun!

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Allison McCafferty Photography LLC Allison McCafferty Photography LLC Wedding Photographers

For This Joyous Occassion is simply amazing. Her services are touching, personal and full of JOY!

KSS Photography KSS Photography Wedding Photographers

I can not say enough great things about Andrea. My staff and I are always delighted when a new couple comes in to book and they let us know that she is their officiant of choice. She is an absolute delight to be around and we wish her nothing but continued success!

Jenifer Rutherford Photography Jenifer Rutherford Photography Wedding Photographers

I love recommending Andrea Purtell the NJ Wedding Officiant For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services! Andrea does a fantastic job officiating and has a very down to earth, fun personality. I've had the opportunity to do photography for several of her clients Jersey shore weddings and it was such a pleasure working with her!

Map

Other vendors in Jersey Shore for your wedding

Wedding Vendors