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Reverend Laureen Batsford is an interfaith wedding officiant operating out of Cortland, New York. Celebrant Laureen works closely with couples to plan and design the wedding ceremony regardless of background and beliefs. The Reverend takes pride in its flexible and open approach to every couple's needs and requirements for the milestone occasion.

Services Offered

Reverend Laureen Batsford specializes in working with couples that share a combination of faiths and are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Reverend also encourages those not part of a worshipping group to get in touch. The celebrant enjoys crafting unique ceremonies to suit the celebration and offers guidance to couples to discover what best reflects their love. The Reverend is very accommodating and takes a flexible approach to every booking. Regardless of whether the wedding is spur-of-the-moment or was planned years in advance, the celebrant intends to do their utmost to cater to the special day. Traveling throughout the New York state, the officiant performs weddings state-wide, hoping to accommodate every couple.

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  • 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
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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

$50

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Reverend Laureen Batsford

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Jill Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our exceptional officiant

Reverend Laureen will be a great officiant for your wedding! We found her just 4 months before our wedding date and she was quickly responsive, available to meet virtually a few times to help us plan the ceremony, and she sent us ideas that we were able to use to help us be clear about what we wanted. The day of, she was prompt, casually professional and brought a loving presence to our gathering. We were both so overwhelmed with feelings during our ceremony, we could not remember our vows- she assisted us quietly off mike to help us say them and stay in the moment. Your ceremony will be in great hands with Reverend Laureen.
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Selyna Sent on 08/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful !

Reverend Laureen was amazing ! Me and my husband had an unconventional wedding and she was absolutely wonderful. She made our day feel special and was a joy to work with. I recommend 1000%! Thank you so much Laureen !
Shiloh
Shiloh Sent on 11/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Astonishing

Our wedding day was extremely special thanks to the services of Reverend Laureen Batsford. She came to our rehearsal prepared with good suggestions and awesome advice, and helped us to create the best experience possible for our wedding day. She is loving, caring, and funny. She’s very experienced, she not only helped us with the wedding service but she helped us figure out how our wedding party could go down the aisle making it fun for everyone. She’s more than just a Reverend she is a friend, she is a guiding light on your wedding day where you feel lost and confused about everything except for the endless love you share with your significant other. Without her and the gleaming compassion she shows towards everyone, I honestly don’t believe our wedding day would have been as special as it was; thank you again Reverend Laureen for everything you did for my husband and I. We will forever be grateful!!
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Wenqin Sent on 11/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended:)

Rev Laureen is one of the sweetest person I have met, and my wedding is a charm with her! I had an elopement style wedding and very few people attended, she provided the service exactly what we expected. We exchanged info and idea beforehand via calls and emails. I would highly recommend Rev Laureen if you are looking for any officials
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Mike Sent on 11/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and meaningful ceremony!

Reverend Batsford was wonderful. She was just as excited about our wedding like a member of the family! The service was beautiful with my father reading a passage from the Bible. We couldn’t recommend her enough. She was at the venue early and all set up by the time we arrived. We had very little time for rehearsal but she made it work and stayed upbeat and positive! You won’t regret hiring her for your ceremony!
Joanna
Joanna Sent on 09/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Laureen is truly a remarkable person. Meeting her was as if we had known her our entire life. I felt at ease and her ceremonies are very beautifully written. Thank you for being apart of our special day. We are so glad to have met you! Love, James and Joanna Tanaka ❤️
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Kendra Sent on 11/17/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

Very kind and excellent response time. Would highly recommend
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Simran Sent on 12/02/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
We had an initial conversation with Rev Batsford when looking for an officiant. We did not end up going with Rev Batsford because a family member was able to officiate instead, but we enjoyed our conversation with her and appreciated her personal touch.
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