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North County Nuptials is a wedding officiant service based in Queensbury, New York. Owner and licensed officiant Valerie Epstein is a nondenominational officiant who is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community. North County Nuptials wants to make sure that your ceremony is custom tailored to you by taking the time to really get to know you, so your big day is just as you always envisioned it. As your wedding officiant, Valerie will expertly guide you through the ceremony planning process and coordinate with your other vendors to ensure your wedding ceremony is the highlight of your wedding day. You can rest assured you are in good hands with North Country Nuptials. Contact North Country Nuptials today for a free consultation.


Services Offered
North County Nuptials has experience with celebrations of all types and Valerie is ready and willing to add any traditions and requests you may have into your ceremony at no extra charge! Valerie will write and preside over your complete custom wedding ceremony that includes your love story, if desired, so that your ceremony will be a unique reflection of you. Additional elements can also be added such as a unity ritual, ring warming, parent and family vows, community vows, readings, etc. Valerie works collaboratively with her couples while crafting their perfect ceremony. North Country Nuptials is fully insured and Valerie is a proud member of the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants. Having officiated over 150 wedding ceremonies, North County Nuptials is able to officiate any of the following types of celebrations:

  • Interfaith ceremonies
  • Christian ceremonies
  • Non-religious ceremonies
  • Vow renewals
  • Elopements
  • Themed ceremonies
  • Commitment ceremonies
  • 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 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?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of North Country Nuptials

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Valerie, the officiant, received glowing reviews for her personalized and professional services at weddings. Couples appreciated her communication, organization, and the love story she crafted for their ceremonies. Her flexibility, humor, and helpfulness in handling last-minute changes and accommodations were also highlighted. Reviewers highly recommend her services for creating special and memorable wedding ceremonies.

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Valerie, the officiant, received glowing reviews for her personalized and professional services at weddings. Couples appreciated her communication, organization, and the love story she crafted for their ceremonies. Her flexibility, humor, and helpfulness in handling last-minute changes and accommodations were also highlighted. Reviewers highly recommend her services for creating special and memorable wedding ceremonies.

Molly
Molly Sent on 09/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars!

Valerie did an amazing job officiating our wedding! From our first phone call with her, to meeting her for lunch in a local diner, to our rehearsal and wedding day, she showed us nothing but love and happiness to officiate our wedding. She was great with communication and was very professional and organized. She sent us a questionnaire which she turned into this beautiful (&funny!) love story for us during the ceremony. She kept it short and sweet, which is just what we wanted! We would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Officiant

We absolutely loved Valerie! She is very professional and made the wedding day so easy. She was a major help in making sure we got our application and license taken care of. We had an unplugged ceremony and Valerie made an announcement of that before the recessional began. We had a non religious ceremony and she created the perfect script, personalizing it to us and making sure to add in some humor as well. I would recommend Valerie to anyone!
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Sarah Sent on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

My husband and I decided last minute to get married after being together 20 years , best decision of my life Valerie is very accommodating.Very nice lady. I highly recommend her….
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Alecia Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding!

Valerie was so nice and helpful. She was very responsive to our emails and questions. She really made our ceremony so special!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Valerie was the perfect officiant for our wedding! We hired her early on in the process and once the date got closer, she was super flexible and easy to work with! She honored our wishes for a short & sweet ceremony, and we got a ton of compliments on it! The love story she created for us was perfect and just a clear vision of our relationship and who we are. I couldn't recommend her enough! She even booked a last minute room at our hotel the night before to ensure she wouldn't have to worry about the impending snow storm!
Anna
Anna Sent on 01/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Custom and Memorable

If you want an amazing wedding ceremony with a personal touch that you and your guests will remember, you've found the right vendor! Valerie was so great with customizing our ceremony; she was so flexible while also helping guide us in the right direction. We will always remember our ceremony so fondly and couldn't have done it without the help of North Country Nuptials.
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Christine Sent on 12/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Officiant

It was a pleasure to connect with Valerie. Our original officiant let us know 4 weeks before the wedding that she had to cancel. We reached out to our wedding planner to help find a replacement. Valerie was terrific, she did a zoom call with us the same night we contacted her. She was helpful, pleasant, enthusiastic, organized, professional and flexible over a holiday weekend. She helped us plan and she executed a beautiful ceremony. We would not change any aspect. We will always have fond memories of that cherished time and feel blessed that Valerie was a part of our special day.
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Andrea Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Officiant

Valerie was great from start to finish. Very flexible, helpful and responsive. Performed a beautiful, sweet ceremony for my elopement. Made our day so special.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 10/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant

Valerie performed our ceremony last weekend for our wedding. From the first time we met, we knew she would be great. We knew her style would work for us and she did not cease to amaze me. She assisted in giving us ideas for our wedding and met with us timely and was always there to answer our questions. Our guests enjoyed it as well. She made us comfortable during the ceremony and everything was absolutely perfect. we laughed, cried, and have amazing memories to last the rest of our lives. Highly recommend this service
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Mackenzie Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Valerie was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond what we asked for. We received so many compliments on our ceremony alone due to Valerie’s attention to detail. She had all of our guest laughing. It was perfect. I would highly recommend her to everyone!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Upbeat Occasions Upbeat Occasions Wedding DJs

Valerie is someone I would highly recommend for your wedding ceremony. She has a great voice, is organized and knows how to make your ceremony special and unique. She is very passionate about what she does.

DJ Mike Reilly Entertainment DJ Mike Reilly Entertainment Wedding DJs

Valerie is an amazing Wedding Officiant!!! I have had the honor and privilege to work with her on many occasions. She truly cares about each and every couple and takes the time to get to know them, and it shows in her ceremonies. She works great with other wedding pro's on site and is a true professional. I can not recommend her enough for your upcoming wedding!!! You will be in great hands!! Dj Mike Reilly

Dunham's Bay Resort Dunham's Bay Resort Hotel Weddings

Valerie takes the time to make this special moment, one that you will never forget!

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