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Richard J. Colonna Ministries is a wedding officiant business that is based out of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey. Richard is able to perform weddings, civil unions, baptisms, baby namings, and more. He is ordained as an interfaith and non-denominational officiant, and he provides a variety of services to couples who are ready for their next step in their journey together. Richard has officiated over 500 weddings and most, if not all are customized to meet the needs of each couple. Whether the ceremony includes 4 or 400 people attending, Richard has pleanty of experience to rise to each occaision.

Services Offered

Richard believes that an officiant's service should be creative, fun, flexible and memorable. He strives to make sure that each and every event is completed in a unique and special way, creating memories that will last for a lifetime. In his mind, he considers the opportunity an honor and he would be happy to be a part of any couple's journey.

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www.reverendrichardjcolonna.com

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$600

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$700

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
NJ
NY
PA
VT

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Richard J. Colonna Ministries

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Brendan
Brendan G. Sent on 08/25/2024
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Amazing officiant

Richard was amazing, even from our first meeting, he helped us write our entire ceremony script and gave great ideas on how we could be unique and make the ceremony compliment who we are. Richard has wonderful energy and made us feel super comfortable as well as kept us laughing! He really brought a sense of ease to the process and made our wedding day the perfect day! 10/10
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn C. Sent on 08/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Thank you Thank you

We cannot recommend Richard highly enough as a wedding officiant! From the moment we first met him, it was clear that he truly cared about making our ceremony as special and personal as possible. Richard took the time to get to know us through multiple meetings, where we shared stories about how we met, our journey together, our friends, family, and our dreams for the future.
He skillfully wove all these elements into a ceremony that felt incredibly intimate, light-hearted, and captivating. It was like he had known us for years, and he brought our love story to life in a way that resonated deeply with us and our guests. Richard's genuine warmth and attention to detail made our day unforgettable.
If you’re looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony uniquely yours, look no further. Richard is a true gem, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to all couples!
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Ben W. Sent on 08/05/2024
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Richard is wonderful, cheerful, and was an absolute joy to have officiate our wedding.

Richard is awesome! He has an amazingly positive and cheerful energy. He worked closely with us and helped make our wedding incredibly memorable, despite some last-minute planning changes on our part. The joy he brought to our wedding was absolutely contagious and he was definitely the right choice for us, as I'm sure he would be for you, too.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Susan Tahmoosh - Pianist, Keyboardist Susan Tahmoosh - Pianist, Keyboardist Wedding Musicians

Richard and I have worked together many times and I always look forward to being a part of the beautiful ceremonies that he conducts. Incredibly personable and professional, Richard takes the time to get to know couples in order to provide a beautiful and memorable ceremony, with style, grace and humor. If you're looking for amazing attention to detail and a very personalized, beautiful ceremony, Richard Colonna is the officiant you're looking for.

Peony Events Peony Events Wedding Planners

Reverend Richard J. Colonna, I can't thank you enough for going above and beyond for my clients from Austria. You made their day so special and you can tell that you love what you do! Can't wait to book you for another client's wedding! A++ service, which to us is a Peony+!. We look forward to working with you again in the near future!

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