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What is the story behind NY Marriages?

Your Guests May Ask How Long We’ve Known You

That is one of the compliments we hear most often after a ceremony.

The answer is usually surprising: we met during the wedding-planning process. But by taking the time to understand your relationship, personalities and vision, NY Marriages creates and delivers a ceremony that sounds as though it came from someone who has known your story for years.

Since 2006, NY Marriages has performed more than 13,000 wedding ceremonies throughout Long Island and New York City. Our experience includes everything from intimate gatherings to large formal weddings at many of the region’s most recognized venues.

With 199 WeddingWire reviews and nine Couples’ Choice Awards, NY Marriages has built its reputation by creating ceremonies that feel personal, polished and unmistakably connected to the two people standing at the altar.

A Ceremony Built Around Your Relationship

Your ceremony should never sound like a generic script with your names inserted into it.

Our detailed couples questionnaire helps us understand how you met, what brought you together, what you appreciate about one another and how you want the ceremony to feel. We use those details to create a meaningful narrative that can be romantic, sincere, lighthearted, humorous or a combination that feels natural to you.

The result is a ceremony that keeps your guests engaged—and gives them something genuine to remember.

Ceremony Options

NY Marriages creates personalized:

  • Civil and non-religious ceremonies

  • Spiritual and interfaith ceremonies

  • Same-sex wedding ceremonies

  • Vow renewals and recommitment ceremonies

  • Traditional and contemporary ceremonies

Readings, unity candles, sand ceremonies, wine-box and love-letter ceremonies, family participation and other meaningful traditions can be incorporated when they reflect your relationship.

We also provide guidance with personal vows, ceremony structure and New York marriage-license requirements.

Experience You Can Feel on the Wedding Day

Thirteen thousand ceremonies have taught us when to guide, when to reassure, when to bring some humor into the moment—and when to step back and let the couple’s story speak for itself.

Our officiants arrive prepared, communicate clearly and deliver each ceremony with warmth, confidence and respect for the occasion.

If you want a Long Island wedding ceremony that sounds like the two of you—not everyone else—contact NY Marriages to discuss your date and the experience you want to create.

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What are NY Marriages's coordination packages and rates?

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
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

What are real couples saying about their experience with NY Marriages in reviews?

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

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Reviewers call the officiant personable, professional, and attentive, crafting heartfelt, customized ceremonies from detailed questionnaires and helping with logistics like reminders and paperwork. He’s punctual and responsive. One couple said requested edits weren’t included, making the ceremony longer than planned. Overall highly recommended.

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

Reviewers call the officiant personable, professional, and attentive, crafting heartfelt, customized ceremonies from detailed questionnaires and helping with logistics like reminders and paperwork. He’s punctual and responsive. One couple said requested edits weren’t included, making the ceremony longer than planned. Overall highly recommended.

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Amazing Ceremony

Keith was absolutely wonderful as our wedding officiant! He helped make one of the most important moments of our lives truly special and meaningful. Our wedding ceremony was such a beautiful part of our day, and having someone guide us through the beginning of our marriage made it even more memorable. We received so many compliments from our guests.

Getting married is an emotional experience, and we wanted our ceremony to reflect the love and commitment we share. We are so grateful to Keith for being part of this special milestone in our lives. He helped make the moment feel significant and memorable, and it is something we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

We highly recommend Keith to any couple looking for an officiant to be part of their special day. Thank you, Keith, for helping make the beginning of our marriage so beautiful!
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Ashley Sent on 10/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

August Wedding

My husband and I had a great experience with Keith, he truly took care of us and helped with more than he had to! He was alway available to ask questions prior to the wedding and very punctual. Keith gave us a beautiful ceremony to always remember. Highly recommend!
Anna
Anna Sent on 10/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant ever!!!!!!

I met Keith when he was the officiant at one of my good friend’s weddings, and I was immediately so impressed by him. The ceremony felt so personal and heartfelt, and I remember thinking that I had never been so touched by the words of an officiant. It wasn’t the typical ceremony you hear at every wedding. It was personal, meaningful, and truly special. I remember thinking that when it was time for my wedding, I wanted Keith to be the one to marry us.
When my wedding day finally came in September, like every bride, I tried to think of absolutely everything. You have a million things running through your mind, and you’re constantly making sure every little detail is taken care of. Somehow, one of the most important things completely slipped my mind. I forgot to get our marriage license! Keith actually texted me and reminded me, asking if I had gotten it yet. I couldn’t believe I had forgotten, and I will forever be grateful that he was looking out for us and caught something I completely missed.
When it came time for our ceremony, Keith made everything so incredibly personal. He asked my fiancé, now my husband, and me questions about each other, but he didn’t tell us what the other person had said. He took our answers and wrote a beautiful ceremony specifically for us. It brought tears to both of our eyes, and what touched me even more was how many of our guests came up to us afterward telling us how beautiful the ceremony was and how it brought tears to their eyes. So many people told us how special and personal it felt, and that meant so much to us.
And then Keith came to the rescue one more time! After the wedding, I realized I had forgotten to bring the marriage certificate for our two witnesses to sign. Keith could have easily told me to bring it to him, but instead, he took time out of his busy day to meet with me and my witnesses at Starbucks so we could get everything completed. Even though he had another wedding that day, he still made time for us and never made us feel rushed. We enjoyed coffee, talked, and completed the paperwork in such a warm, relaxed setting that it felt less like an official appointment and more like catching up with a friend. Keith even took the time to get to know my witnesses, and his kindness made the entire experience so memorable.
What stood out most throughout the entire process was how consistently thoughtful, organized, and supportive Keith was. From reminding us about important details to creating a ceremony that truly reflected our relationship and making time to help us afterward, he went above and beyond at every step. His care made us feel supported not only on our wedding day, but throughout the entire experience.
If you’re looking for an officiant to marry you, look no further than Keith. I would give him one million stars if I could!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you, Keith. Thank you again for everything and for being a part of our special day.🩵
K
Kathleen Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

April wedding

We had the pleasure of working with Keith as our minister 2 weeks ago at our wedding ceremony. He was highly recommended to us by my sister in law. The first time I spoke to him he was super personable I got to know him and throughout the process he got to know myself and my husband. He put my mind at ease knowing that we are working with someone who has a lot of experience (he was the minister at my sister in laws wedding in 2016!) He listened to my vision for my wedding day and always gave me suggestions. I wanted to include my son in our ceremony and he gave me an idea of having him walk me down halfway to my now husband and also the candle ceremony, our son loved it! He was always very thorough, informative and professional. The day of the wedding he was there 45 mins before like he had said to rehearse with us. The ceremony was beautiful he included every detail and even included a little prayer( he even moved out of the way at the end of the ceremony for the photos!) We are very glad we chose Keith as our minister!
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Benjamin Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch.

Keith officiated our Long Island wedding and we couldn't be happier with his work. He's warm, helpful and was responsive throughout the entire planning process. He's also quick on his feet and seems prepared for all types of wedding ceremonies, so I'd recommend him to anybody looking for an officiant in the area. Keith is a total pro.
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Margaret Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Officiant

Keith officiated our wedding this past October and we couldn’t be happier. Our wedding plans were a bit unconventional, planning our ceremony in just a month with only immediate family attending. Regardless, Keith made the entire process stress free. Thanks to him, our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. His speech was amazing. It included details about us a couple, which proves he pays close very attention to detail. And bonus points for being funny!
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Zack Sent on 03/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Keith is the best!

Keith was the perfect officiant for our wedding. From the moment we spoke to him, I knew he was going to create a meaningful and thoughtful ceremony. He worked with my partner and I to create a personalized ceremony that guests are still talking about a month later! He was extremely kind, and it felt as if he had known us for years! He also made his way into Manhattan to officiate our wedding! We are forever grateful for Keith!
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Rachael Sent on 12/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above & Beyond

Keith made us feel he really cared to make our day perfect - From our first phone call to us changing plans the final week Keith was extremely flexible & more than helpful throughout the entire wedding process - We felt completely comfortable in Keith's hands & we hope you do too
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Michelle Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Keith was amazing to work with!

We had such a wonderful experience with Keith as our officiant. Everyone thought it was a perfect ceremony. We were able to work with Keith on our style and choose our vows. He was so punctual on our actual day and made us feel so at ease before our ceremony.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant for us!

We found Keith via positive reviews from past brides within Facebook wedding/Larkfield related groups. He was the one and only officiant that we met in person and, after ending up talking, laughing and getting to know each other for almost 2 hours, we knew that we could trust him to marry us. He has done hundreds of weddings at Larkfield alone and we felt comfortable with his level of experience and professionalism. Our ceremony went smoothly and was light, at times funny and genuinely filled with love. Many of our guests asked us afterwards how we knew Keith because he seemed to know us so well despite us only speaking with him a few times. Everyone raved about the job that he did and we would absolutely recommend him again and again to future brides.
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What awards has NY Marriages won?

202
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend NY Marriages? Which ones?

1 Endorsement
Ali - Long Island Makeup and Hair Ali - Long Island Makeup and Hair Wedding Hair & Makeup

Keith is very professional, detail oriented and efficient in all phases of the marriage process. He is thoughtful and respectful and adds a personal touch to each couple's union. His down-to-earth, positive spirit and friendly disposition make you feel at ease. You will be confident that the marriage ceremony will be conducted with class and a sense of humor, and all the plans prior to the wedding are organized and hassle-free. Minister Keith is someone you should absolutely consider as your wedding officiant. A vendor that stands out above the rest!

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