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Kevin Bain is a nondenominational wedding officiant in New York City, New York. Kevin has been a minister in the New York area for many years and has helped hundreds of couples make their happily ever after come true. His ceremonies are creative, personal, and full of heart. They celebrate not only your beautiful relationship, but the journey you took to get there and the people who helped you along the way. Choose Kevin Bain as your wedding officiant and make it an unforgettable moment.

Services Offered
Kevin Bain offers ceremony services for couples of all faiths, traditions, and cultures. He performs civil and “courthouse-style” weddings, elopements, and more traditional ceremonies for all kinds of couples. Your service begins with a free consultation to discuss your relationship, your wedding vision, and the rituals, words, or traditions that are most important to you. Kevin will then design a ceremony that will fit your exact needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$600

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$125

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?

Catholic
Jewish
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
NJ
NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Kevin Bain - Ceremonies

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Kevin is highly praised for creating warm, loving, and personalized wedding ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, sincerity, and sense of humor, which set a positive tone for the whole event. Kevin's attention to detail, ability to incorporate couples' backgrounds and preferences into the ceremony, and his calming presence are highlighted as key reasons for recommending him as an officiant for weddings. His collaborative approach in crafting custom ceremonies that resonate with guests receives glowing feedback, making him a standout choice for couples seeking a memorable and heartfelt wedding experience.

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Kevin is highly praised for creating warm, loving, and personalized wedding ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his professionalism, sincerity, and sense of humor, which set a positive tone for the whole event. Kevin's attention to detail, ability to incorporate couples' backgrounds and preferences into the ceremony, and his calming presence are highlighted as key reasons for recommending him as an officiant for weddings. His collaborative approach in crafting custom ceremonies that resonate with guests receives glowing feedback, making him a standout choice for couples seeking a memorable and heartfelt wedding experience.

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Carly Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very happy newlyweds!

Kevin was an absolutely wonderful wedding officiant. He worked with us from start to finish, from our initial planning call to the very thoughtful questionnaire he sent us to making any tweaks that we asked for. The ceremony was warm, loving, funny, and really memorable for everybody. Afterwards, everybody kept talking about how great it was, and we even had a few friends ask for his card. If you're looking for a truly great wedding ceremony, we highly recommend that you hire Kevin!
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Todd Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Set a great tone for the entire wedding

At every wedding the ceremony comes first and can set the tone for the entire event. Kevin was beyond outstanding. In equal measures professional, sincere, endearing and humorous he perfectly captured the bride and groom’s history with accuracy and wit. His delivery was superb and the “story” he told had everyone’s attention. Kevin’s delivery was exceptional and outdone only by his sincerity. His officiating was a great and important part of the wedding, and the bride, groom and their parents could not be happier having had Kevin as the officiant. If more than five stars was available, he would get them! Father of the bride - Todd H.
Aimee
Aimee Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely charming!

Kevin officiated at the recent wedding of our son and daughter-in-law. He was warm, funny, adaptable and professional!! He made the ceremony feel relaxed and personal and will forever be part of our cherished memories of that day.
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Robyn Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of the very happy bride!

Kevin set the tone for the entire wedding! In advance of the big day he sent questionnaires to both our daughter and her fiancé to learn more about them and you could tell that he incorporated their responses into his very personal wedding service. The couple come from different backgrounds and religions but all was handled in the most thoughtful way. On a personal note, Kevin’s delivery was thoughtful, loving with lots of humor but never took away from the couple. THANK YOU KEVIN!!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 01/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

Kevin was the officiant for our marriage ceremony in Central Park in December 2024, and we couldn't recommend him highly enough!

He made us feel at ease, was really friendly, added a bit of light-hearted humour, and put on such a beautiful ceremony for us - we really couldn't have asked for anything more!

He was also punctual, professional and very easy to work with. If you're looking for an officiant for your wedding then Kevin is a great choice! :)
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Elise Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Proud mom of the bride!

Thank you for the amazing service, Kevin! We arranged a small ceremony at home for my daughter and her wife, and Kevin was with us every step of the way. He was patient, funny, and thoughtful. The ceremony was beautifully crafted, especially with the time crunch, and tugged on the heartstrings of everyone present. Thank you for a beautiful and memorable day, Kevin!
Tom
Tom W. Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kevin provided an outstanding, memorable ceremony!

My son and his fiancée were married in Central Park on New Year’s Eve. Kevin Bain, the officiant, was professional and calming, ensuring everyone felt at ease before the ceremony.

Kevin’s heartfelt words during the ceremony were directed at the bride and groom but resonated with everyone in attendance. It was an unforgettable experience.

Planning a perfect wedding involves careful consideration of the officiant. Kevin Bain is highly recommended for creating an over-the-top ceremony.
Jules
Jules Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kevin - you’re the best!

Kevin is a compassionate, dedicated, and gracious officiant with an impeccable sense of humor. He is comforting and reassuring with all the logistical details regarding paperwork and the process, and is collaborative and creative when creating a ceremony. Kevin knew exactly what to say to help us celebrate our day, and we will forever be indebted to him. Thank you Kevin, for being a light on the best day of our lives.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book Kevin now!

Kevin was the officiant for our September 2024 wedding in NJ and did an AMAZING job. We were looking for a secular officiant that could bring in elements of our cultures, and Kevin fit the bill exactly. He worked closely with us to build a very custom ceremony, and he even did a ketubah signing with us beforehand. He let us read the whole ceremony, so there were no surprises and so we could give feedback. All of guests were telling us afterwards how it was one of the most touching ceremonies they'd ever seen. We cannot recommend Kevin highly enough!
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Alicia Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant!

Kevin is amazing. He creates such beautiful, heart felt, ceremonies. He really focuses on the couple, the most important people! Everyone loved the ceremony at my wedding and couldn’t stop raving about it! He is also the sweetest person ever. Working with him is so easy and you feel like you know him your whole life! He is there every step of the way for you. He really listened to what my husband and I wanted and was so receptive to feedback. Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for my big day!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Noel Events Noel Events Wedding Planners

Working with Kevin is amazing! Our couples absolutely love him and he always puts on a beautiful ceremony! He is always flexible and so pleasant to work with! He is definitely at the top of our vendor list! :) Thanks so much Kevin!

Illuminating Ceremonies/Christopher Shelley Illuminating Ceremonies/Christopher Shelley Wedding Officiants

Nobody enjoys officiating weddings more than Kevin Bain. He lives for these events. He'd do five weddings in a day if logistics allowed. He writes each ceremony with the couples' dreams in mind, and he captures their story with great joy. You'll remember your ceremony forever. Hire Kevin.

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