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Fr. Stephen is an ordained Catholic priest and wedding officiant in Central New York. He assists people of all faiths as they prepare to celebrate their special day. Fr. Stephen is a graduate of St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York. He has been a priest for over twenty-five years and has assisted many couples in preparing their Wedding Ceremony. Currently, he is incardinated into the Progressive Catholic Church and assigned to St. John XXIII Mission in Staten Island, New York. With the help of Social Media, his ministry seeks to reach all who are in need wherever they are and to share God's abundant love with them. Fr. Stephen works to assure people, especially those who feel alienated from the Church, that they are most welcome to participate in and receive the Sacraments of the Church.

Fr. Stephen is licensed in New York City, but is currently able to assist couples in the Central New York area, Rome, Utica, Syracuse, etc. He would be happy to assist couples in pre-matrimonial counseling, planning their ceremony, and incorporating the special touches that will make their day just what they want it to be. These may include honoring ethnic or cultural traditions or other features such as the Unity Candle, Nuptial Blessing, Breaking of the Glass, Releasing of Doves, Memory Candle, Holy Communion, Blending of Sands, or other personal selections. He can also assist couples who desire to receive their Sacraments, for example, Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Fr. Stephen is available to officiate at your Civil Ceremony, same-gender weddings, Interfaith, Catholic, renewal of vows, and many other types of ceremonies. Fr. Stephen will work closely with you to help make your Wedding Day as special as it can be!

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

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 services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Catholic
Episcopalian
Jewish
Lutheran
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Father Stephen consistently receives glowing reviews from couples who have chosen him to officiate their weddings. They highlight his exceptional communication skills, professionalism, personalization of ceremonies, and ability to create a beautiful and spiritual atmosphere. From accommodating different religious backgrounds to delivering heartfelt ceremonies, Father Stephen is commended for his kindness, attentiveness, and the special touch he brings to each couple's big day. His warmth and dedication make him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

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Father Stephen consistently receives glowing reviews from couples who have chosen him to officiate their weddings. They highlight his exceptional communication skills, professionalism, personalization of ceremonies, and ability to create a beautiful and spiritual atmosphere. From accommodating different religious backgrounds to delivering heartfelt ceremonies, Father Stephen is commended for his kindness, attentiveness, and the special touch he brings to each couple's big day. His warmth and dedication make him a highly recommended choice for officiating weddings.

Julia
Julia Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!! Thank you Father Stephen!!! :)

We had the absolute best experience with Father Stephen. Since the day we met, we felt that we had know Father Stephen for our whole lives. He was so easy to talk to, welcoming, informative/helpful, kind, personable, and professional. He is a great communicator and is always available via text/call/email. We really appreciated the special add-ons to the ceremony that allowed our guests to get a deeper look into the love between my husband & I. We have received a ton of compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was. I cannot recommend Father Stephen enough!!!!
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Aleksandra Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

Fr. Stephen was one of the best decisions we’ve made during the planning process. He listened to all of our wishes, got to know us and took so much time to create such a beautiful ceremony. His kindness and attentiveness is unmatched!! 10000/10
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Fr. Stephen was the best. My husband and I are so happy we chose him to officiate our wedding.
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Mina Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

amazing experience

We could not recommend Father Stephen enough. My husband is Catholic but I am not, and we wanted a traditional ceremony but not inside a church. Father Stephen helped make this happen and made our ceremony so special and spiritual. He was so kind, genuine, and checked in multiple times throughout the process. He helped make our ceremony unique to us. The day of, he was professional, punctual, and made our ceremony go by smoothly. He also reminded us what this wedding was truly about - each other. We cannot recommend him enough!!
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Mara Sent on 11/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST!!!!!

Fr. Stephen Ryan-Vuotto was the best choice that my now husband and I could’ve made. From the moment we chose him, he was in contact with us and super accommodating with our hectic schedules.

The day of the wedding, he officiated to most lovely ceremony we could’ve asked for. I still have people calling and telling me that it was one of the most beautiful ceremony’s that they’ve ever been a part of. We are truly grateful for him !

Erin
Erin Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Joyful & Reverent Professional

Immediately upon connecting with Father Stephen Ryan, my husband Mike and I knew he was the perfect officiant for our wedding. He was friendly & put us at ease right away. We were raised Catholic and wanted to incorporate our family traditions and beliefs into our ceremony, and Fr Ryan was accommodating enough to travel to Long Island to preside over our union at the venue. We were totally delighted with his experience and professionalism, and importantly, he brought the perfect balance of gravitas and joy to the sacrament. We cannot thank him enough!
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Nikola Sent on 07/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely best choice!!!

Stephen has taken so much time already in preparation. He listened to all our wishes & made the wedding ceremony very special & personal to us. We highly recommend him. He was definitely the best decision ever!
Christine
Christine Sent on 12/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Have Asked For Anyone Better!

Father Ryan was a pleasure to have as our officiant from the very start. Kind, understanding, helpful and knowledgable, he guided us through the entire process from start to finish. He felt like someone we knew for years right off the bat and every meeting with Father Ryan made us feel more at ease about our ceremony. And what a ceremony it was! Heartfelt, personal and filled with love and faith, our ceremony was absolutely magical. Our guests were beyond impressed with the event and praised Father Ryan for his service. Even beyond our wedding day, he contacted us to wish us well and send us his blessings. We reccommend Father Ryan without any reservations and are so happy that he was part of our special day. If you're thinking about hiring him for your wedding, don't hesitate! Thank you Father Ryan for making our wedding something that we will cherish always. - Christine & Rick Lopez
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best Officiant!

Father Stephen Ryan really made our October wedding the best day of our lives! He was so personable and really took the time to get to know us before the wedding day, even during Covid times. He geared our ceremony for what we wanted and made sure to keep all of our friends and family engaged. He was the nicest man ever and always had a smile on his face. If you are looking for a priest for your wedding, he is the best choice!
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