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Rev. Sue Ellen Samuels is a non-denominational minister and wedding officiant in Buffalo, New York, who would be honored to help plan your ceremony. Rev. Sue Ellen is willing to work local or travel for a destination wedding. She specializes in creating ceremonies that perfectly reflect a couple’s love for each other, their family, their spiritual beliefs, and their heartfelt commitment. She is also available to help create a ceremony that will equip your "Ordained" friend to comfortably perform your ceremony.

Services Offered
Rev. Sue Ellen Samuels is able to officiate civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, rehearsals, and vow renewals. On average, her ceremonies last anywhere from under 30 minutes up to 60 mintues—making her a perfect choice for couples who are looking for a short and sweet wedding or one of medium length. She’s able to work with couples who have no denomination or those who aaffiliate with:

  • Christian
  • Agnostic
  • Earth-based / Elemental
  • Jewish
  • Pagan
  • Wicca
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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 is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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
Buddhist
Earth-Based
Hindu
Jewish
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

Reviews of Rev. Sue Ellen Samuels

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Sébastien Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect ceremony

Rev. Sue Ellen did a wonderful ceremony.
From the first meeting and 30min talks she understood our story and her first ceremony draft and texts proposal were accurate and matching what we wanted. It made it so much easier to finalize it.
We would recommend Sue in a heartbeat.

Thank you.
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Lindsey Sent on 11/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very supportive and knowledgeable

Rev Sue made our special day complete with a beautiful ceremony. Our first meeting with Rev Sue before our wedding went very well and we were very comfortable with her doing the ceremony. We did not have a lot of background knowledge in what we wanted for a ceremony but she came prepared with so many different options. She had such a variety of material and options to make our ceremony feel special to us. We wound up writing our own vows and customized our ceremony to perfect fit us, all with her guidance. On our wedding day and the rehearsal she provided a lot of support in making sure everything came together.
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Savannah Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

she was amazing!!!

Rev. Sue Samuels was nothing short of amazing! she was a pleasure to work with and made everything so easy. any questions we had she always answered and always responded quickly! i will recommend her to anyone!!
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Jamie Sent on 10/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

“The best ceremony I have ever been to”

My husband Luke and I cannot say enough about Rev. Sue Ellen Samuels. She was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. From the moment we met with her, she was kind and very helpful. We needed some guidance with exactly how we wanted our ceremony to be and she answered every question we had. She was prepared with suggestions and asked us the right questions to help us envision our perfect ceremony. We were in contact with Sue for 8 months leading up to our wedding. She was incredibly responsive throughout that time period. We had multiple wedding guests that said it was the nicest ceremony they had ever been to! If you are still searching for an officiant, look no further! We will never forget her kindness, knowledge, and professionalism.
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Erin Sent on 09/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant

We love Rev. Sue Ellen! The service she prepared was beautiful and touching, and her delivery was perfect. She was a joy to work with every step of the way and we would definitely recommend her!
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Gina Sent on 10/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Sue is the best!

Reverend Sue Ellen Samuels is awesome! We loved having her as our officiant. She's professional, detailed oriented, kind, funny and is full of energy. She provided us with great ideas for our ceremony, and guided, not pressured, us with our choices. We could not have been any happier with Rev. Sue! Thank you Reverend Sue, you truly made our wedding ceremony even more special. Highly recommend for those of you on the fence!
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Ruby Sent on 07/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Officiant!

We loved working with Sue.

We had one original officiant who started off great and told us everything we wanted to hear but then was unresponsive for months and then eventually canceled on us. We then contacted Sue and she was not only available, but very responsive and open to our ever changing plans from COVID uncertainty. Luckily we were able to have our day as planned, and Sue was there every step of the way, willing to work with whatever came our way.

She was so easy to talk to, very professional and experienced, and really walked us through everything while being open to what we wanted in a ceremony. She came up with great options and suggestions, gave us tips even, and we just loved how she worked because of her openness and great personality and knowledge.

She was on time and very organized with both the wedding rehearsal and our wedding day. And we could not suggest a better officiant to work with! Thanks so much Sue, we had the best day.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 02/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

If you want a personalized ceremony, Sue is your lady!

SUE! You saved us - we had no idea what we wanted for our ceremony, besides the end result getting married. Of all things to book for our wedding day, the officiant was the last thing we even thought about (duh!) Amazingly, Sue was our number once choice, and somehow she was still available for our day! We did not want a religious ceremony, so we were left wondering how we could make our day special, unique, and tell our story. Sue was an angel - she gave us countless ideas for readings, ceremonies we could perform, and helped us generate the perfect ceremony - just for us. We ended up deciding to conduct a hand-fasting ceremony which is something we never heard of before - it ended up being our favorite part of the ceremony and our guests loved it too. I also LOVE all of the special meanings and symbolic elements she incorporated into our big day. We also got to keep a copy of our ceremony document, in the event we want to renew our vows sometime in the future. Thank you Sue!
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Janice Sent on 12/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience!

Reverend Sue Ellen performed a beautiful ceremony! Everybody was commenting on how beautiful the ceremony was officiated. Rev Sue was very thoughtful and helpful throughout the whole wedding process. She took the time to call us back promptly to answer any concerns we had. I would highly recommend Rev Sue Ellen Samuels!
Kara
Kara Sent on 12/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We loved our ceremony!

Rev. Sue Samuels is great to work with! We loved the ceremony that she put together with our input and personalities in mind. Mark Sutter married us and he was funny and charismatic. We highly recommend her to help you put your dream ceremony together!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 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
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
After 5 Events After 5 Events Wedding Planners

I have had the pleasure of working with Rev. Sue Ellen Samuels many times in the past. I am always happy to refer her to clients because she is professional, kind, open minded and very passionate about what she does. As a wedding planner I am extremely cautious of who I refer to my clients. Sue is just so sweet and wonderful to work with that I look forward to each and every time we have the opportunity to work with her. I highly recommend Rev. Sue Ellen Samuels for your special day! Gabrielle Pagano (Owner) After 5 Events LLC 5957 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221

A Blooming Place Florist A Blooming Place Florist Wedding Florists

We've had the pleasure of working with Reverend Sue Samuels for many weddings. The couples with whom she works are very fortunate to have such an amazing person to perform their ceremony. Her attention to details & personal touch make for a very memorable experience. We thought so highly of her that our owner (Jacqueline) made sure she performed her ceremony!

Heavenlee Weddings by Tammy Lee-Papia Heavenlee Weddings by Tammy Lee-Papia Wedding Planners

I absolutely love working with Susan! She has such a wonderful personality and makes the ceremony planning process so easy for my clients. I really like the number of options that she makes available so that she can create a ceremony that really fits the couples personality and beliefs. I can always count on her to be on time and completely prepared. I refer her often, without hesitation, to my clients that are in need of an officiant for their nuptials. Thank you Susan for all you do!!

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