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Reverend Shobha Diane Hughes is an ordained interfaith, intercultural wedding minister/officiant in New York City She embraces all cultures, religions, spiritual paths and traditions,Her ceremonies are written based on the spirit of love, and so honor all love's expressions . Her years of experience with weddings and ceremony will connect you to the reason for your big day; the love you share and the commitment you're making to each other. combining the joy and emotions felt on your big day, Reverend Hughes makes the ceremony the highlight of your wedding. She creates a unique, individually crafted ceremony that speaks to you and your guests. If you are unsure where to start or how you would like to shape your ceremony, Reverend Hughes will work with you one-on-one to explain and help you create your special day.

Services Offered

  • Pre-wedding consultations
  • Writing and customization of ceremony
  • Help writing personal vows
  • Performance of ceremony
  • Marriage license filing with the City Clerk’s office


Reverend Hughes as an ordained interfaith, interspiritual, and non-denominational minister also offers pre-marital counseling to get you ready for your important day.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$160

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

$70

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?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 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
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Reverend Shobha Diane Hughes

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Davide Sent on 10/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Shobha for making our day perfect!

We were on the hunt for an officiant on short-notice and came across Shobha - and we're so glad we did! Leading up to the ceremony, Shobha made sure to occasionally connect with us to get to know us a little better. We were just looking for something quick and gave her all the creative freedom as we're not religious. Shobha managed to exceed our expectations - making our small ceremony more memorable and heartfelt than we could've imagined. She is the sweetest person ever and not to mention, very personable. We are so genuinely happy with the experience that we would recommend her to anyone who's looking for an officiant.
Zachary
Zachary Sent on 09/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

great wedding officiant!

did a great job officiating our wedding! was very polite and experienced. would definitely recommend to anyone looking for someone to officiate their wedding.
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Amanita Sent on 11/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully flexible and helpful!

Shobha was fantastic! Wonderfully collaborative, warm, and flexible. She really worked with us so that our ceremony was exactly what we wanted, even during this crazy pandemic!
Nilda
Nilda Sent on 02/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic! Just perfect

Ceremony was amazing! The attention to detail and blessing in an especially special circumstance was beyond words. I would recommend her FIVE STARS!
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Sharon Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great ceremony

Shobha truly embodied what we were looking for in our officiant. When we first met her, we knew instantly we wanted her to perform our ceremony. She took the time to follow up with us multiple times during the months and weeks prior to the ceremony. Overall, really great experience.
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Shanique Sent on 10/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Best choice we have ever made loved, loved, loved working with Reverend Shobha ,I can't believe we began the of planning our wedding via emails and calls .we did not meet each other until the day of the wedding professionalism,communication and her amazing recommendation was fantastic . It turned out to be more than I could ever hoped for! She has exceeded my expectation with love ,kindness,patient and understanding.
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Chifungo Sent on 09/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are so grateful to Reverend Shobha for her flexibility as many uncertainties contributed to date changes. She was a pleasure to work with. Many thanks, Reverend Shobha!
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Marcella Sent on 03/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for a spiritually filled wedding ceremony, look no further. Reverand Shobha did a remarkable ceremony. Both my husband and I aren't religious. I however am spiritual and we wanted to incorporate some Jewish traditions. She suggested great rituals, readings and ring exchange readings. Our guests keep telling us how much love they felt and how beautifully different our ceremony was. It was a magical and special moment. Thank you Reverand Shobha. Oh, we got our certificate quickly too!
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Hantsa Sent on 09/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Shoba to be our officiant for our wedding ceremony and she did it the way we had exactly how we imagined our wedding ceremony would be. Shoba turned the ceremony into something more than just a ceremony, it was an experience and got all of our guest involved. We couldn't be more than happy with our decision, Shoba took the time to discuss all the important aspects that we wanted, and she was always available for any requests or concerned that we had. She delivered the ceremony so perfectly.
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Jennifer Sent on 07/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I sincerely don't have words to describe the experience my husband and I had with Reverend Shobha. By the end of my first conversation with her, I felt like I had known her as a friend, as she was so personable, genuine, and invested in making our day just perfect. Additionally, my husband and I planned our wedding in just about 4 weeks. Reverend Shobha never made us feel that the ceremony would substandard because of the time crunch. In fact, she assisted by offering suggestions and staying regularly involved throughout the 4 weeks which provided great comfort for my husband and I, as their plenty of other things we had to focus on!

We can't thank Reverend Shobha enough for the personal touches she incorporated into our ceremony, her flexibility, and accommodating nature. She made the planning and actual ceremony so much fun and enjoyable. For months following the ceremony, she would reach out to us to say hello and she sent a first-year anniversary card.

I am confident that you will be completely satisfied, if not more, with her service. I cringe to think about how the event would have turned out had we used another vendor.

Thank you Shobha!

Jennifer & Kevin
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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