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About

Hiya, I'm Lauren Hill, the owner of Simply Weddings NYC in Brooklyn, New York. I'm a licensed Celebrant/Officiant and I can cater to couples across the globe.

Wedding ceremonies are filled with more than we can imagine; they are the core of the entire event. I firmly believe that every couple deserves a genuinely unforgettable experience on their wedding day. So whether you are looking for an intimate affair with just or an elaborate extravaganza, I am ready to support you and your partner on this special day.

Your wedding ceremony should honor and celebrate your love, beliefs, and backgrounds - let me share yours!

Services Offered:

Lauren Hill serves as a celebrant and officiant all over the country. To help understand your wedding vision and get to know you, she offers convenient video conferencing services. In addition to marriage officiating, she provides premarital and marriage coaching, custom wedding scripts, vows, rehearsal coordination, vendor referrals, and other services. She conducts the following ceremonies:

  • Interfaith Ceremonies
  • Secular Ceremonies
  • Religious Ceremonies
  • Commitment Ceremonies
  • Rehearsal Services
  • Vow Renewals
  • Family/Friend Officiant Coaching Services
  • Black-owned
  • 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

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$350

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

$300

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
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
NH
NJ
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Simply Weddings NYC

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Jordan Sent on 02/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Heart & Soul of our Ceremony

Lauren Hill is so much more than an officiant—she became our Chief Love Officer, a guiding light, and a true friend throughout our wedding journey. From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect person to lead us in our love ceremony.

Our wedding was all about community and chosen family, and Lauren understood that deeply. She led us with warmth, familiarity, and an unshakable presence that made us feel completely at ease. Her words were not just beautiful; they were intentional, personal, and reflective of our love story in a way that felt like she had known us forever.

On our stoop, in the heart of Brooklyn, Lauren created a ceremony that was both intimate and electric—filled with laughter, tears, and moments where her knowing eye contact reminded us that we were exactly where we were meant to be. She brought the vibes, the energy, and the magic, making our day even more meaningful than we could have imagined.

If you’re lucky enough to have Lauren as your officiant, you’re not just getting someone to marry you—you’re getting someone who truly sees you, celebrates you, and holds space for the love you’re building. We cannot recommend her enough!

Thank you, Lauren, for everything—you’ll forever be a part of our chosen family. ❤️
Shanise
Shanise Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Chapman’s

Just wow! My vow renewal became even more special once I found Lauren. Her support and complete genuineness made the process leading up to the day a piece of cake. Lauren’s guidance individualized my husband and I love on a whole new level, adding that magical effect.
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Lauren Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Joy & Love

Lauren created a joyful ceremony where everyone felt included and uplifted.
Brynn
Brynn Sent on 06/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Natural 20

We loved working with Lauren she went above and beyond to incorporate our unique asks into the ceremony and really helped make it feel special. We wanted to incorporate D&D and a dice roll in some way and in spite of not being overly familiar with the rules Lauren took the time to research Dungeons and Dragons and came up with the wonderful idea for us to roll for initiative in order to determine vow order. It was such a great way to incorporate our love of D&D into the ceremony. She really took the time to get to know us and tailor the ceremony to our story. She helped us feel at ease during the entire process and brought a calm presence on the day of that was wonderful. Lauren was very responsive and professional. She made the entire process so easy. We are so happy we were married by Lauren! The photos attached were taken by Jocelyn Voo at Everly Studios
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Amit Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding officiant

A great wedding officiant is someone who not only has a deep understanding of the legal requirements and bureaucratic processes involved in getting married in their state, but who also has a true passion for helping couples create a ceremony that is both meaningful and memorable.

Lauren defenitly excelled in both of these areas. Her knowledge and expertise made it possible for us to navigate the bureaucracy of getting married in New York State, while her compassion and support helped to create an unforgettable ceremony that truly reflected the love and commitment we share.

If you're looking for a wedding officiant who can help you navigate the bureaucratic process of getting married in New York State, while also providing personalized and heartfelt support throughout the entire process, I would highly recommend Lauren Hill. She truly went above and beyond in making our special day everything we hoped it would be.

Thank you Lauren for an amazing and unforgettable ceremony!
Parikshith
Parikshith Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A-Z - Lauren is the best officiant for your wedding!

I have always believed in the saying “Everything happens for a reason!” and this couldn’t’ be any truer in our attempt to figure out how to get married in NYC on a short notice. My partner & I decided to elope, and we were so clueless on how to go about organizing the logistics involved in two foreigners getting married in New York. We stumbled upon Lauren during our attempts to contact the City Clerk of NYC and we never had to worry about a single thing once we signed up with her. From explaining each step of the process, getting to know us to make the ceremony more personalized and to organizing the photographers, the logistics around the venue etc., Lauren was there for it all. She is amazing, super-organized and knew exactly what we needed to make our day super-special! Even after our wedding day, she supported us in getting our documents and is just a call/message away if we need help. I must also mention the wonderful photographer (Gregory) who took brilliant photos of our wedding.
For any one looking to get hitched in NYC or even outside of, I would definitely say Lauren is the best officiant to consider!
Kariana
Kariana Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Can't Recommend Enough

Lauren was an amazing officiant who I would recommend to anyone getting married. She has a way of focusing in on the special parts of a relationship and crafting a heartfelt ceremony for your special day. She made us feel really cared for and even took care of the marriage license for us.
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Kristianne Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Juneteenth Wedding Celebration

Lauren is an amazing officiant. From the first phone call consultation, she was warm, bubbly and really upbeat. She was very helpful with the whole process of how to get our marriage license, which in our case was a bit more complicated due to Covid. She walked us through step by step and gave us pointers on how to secure an appointment to get our marriage license in time. We reached out to her two months before our planned wedding date. Despite the quick turnaround, she was very helpful and patient. Our ceremony was small, simple and intimate, however, she helped to make it special by including details from the relationship questionnaire she had us fill out. The questionnaire was very detailed and thorough and shows how much Lauren goes above and beyond to give her clients a personalized experience and also how passionate she is about her craft. She made our Juneteenth wedding very special. We highly recommend her!
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Allyson Sent on 01/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Wonderful

Lauren is doing what she is meant to do in life, creating a safe, special place for couples to celebrate their union. She was easy to work with and made our ceremony intimate and unforgettable. Truly a gem.
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 10/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great person/ Great officiant

Lauren is a thoughtful and considerate officiant. She's professional and helpful. Her rate is so affordable for all she's willing to do as far as sharing her wisdom from being part of so much wedding planning any even advocating for the couple to other vendors. Sadly, we got married via zoom due to covid on 5/27/20 but Lauren helped us to maintain perspective and it was a beautiful, touching and personal ceremony. I'm so thankful for Lauren and will happily rehire her for my vow renewal.
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