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On WeddingWire since 2009

Reverend Ron Sheppard is an interfaith minister and wedding officiant in New York City. Reverend Sheppard’s experience, jovial demeanor, and caring nature make him a perfect officiant for couples who want an intimate and unique wedding ceremony. Whether you're planning a traditional wedding or a more contemporary ceremony, Reverend Ron Sheppard will lead you on the right path to creating a ceremony that’s right for you.

Experience
Reverend Sheppard was licensed and ordained by the Interfaith Minister from the All Faiths Seminary International in 2009. Since then, he has married hundreds of couples. Reverend Sheppard has experience with weddings of all faiths, as well as secular ceremonies.

Services Offered
Known as the “Reverend of Central Park,” Reverend Sheppard has spent many years bringing joy to couples all across New York City. He performs religious, non-religious and interfaith marriages, as well as civil unions and even vow renewals. Reverend Sheppard is happy to marry same-sex couples, too! He offers to counsel the couple if they choose..

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$375

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
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
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Keith F. Sent on 03/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding with Reverend Ron

Reverend Ron officiated our wedding with professionalism, poise and grace. He guided my wife a and me through the nuptials with compassion, humor and expertise. We overcame some contentious moments with a NYC street performer, and with the help of Reverend Ron, we soured above the noise and everyone maintained a calm demeanor. I have nothing but high praise for Reverend Ron and the service he provided us on that special day.
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Chad N. Sent on 02/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Reverend Ron Shephard

It was a pleasure meeting Ron and having him join us to officiate our wedding and begin our life together. Ron had the perfect mix of professionalism and personability; we've already recommended him to our friends who are getting married this summer and would not hesitate to hire him again!
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Ryan F. Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

We had a great experience having Reverend Ron do our ceremony. Even on such short notice he was very responsive and helpful leading up to the ceremony. He was also very helpful on the day of the wedding and really tailored the experience based on our beliefs and personal story. Highly recommend!
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