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Ceremonies created to reflect your personal style and beliefs.

Words that illuminate your thoughts and feelings.

Rituals
uniquely meaningful to you.



Congratulations! You are getting married. And if you are reading this web page you are probably someone who can skillfully perform your wedding ceremony. Well now you can relax. I have worked with hundreds of couple like you, for more than 20 years, creating unique and customized wedding ceremonies that are not from any book, but created just for you.

Your ceremony is about the two of you, the very personal expression of your beliefs, your traditions, your relationship, and your path together. As a unique couple, you have your own particular style, and your ceremony will resonate with your style and beliefs. My goal and intention is to be of service to you, to take your thoughts and feels and translate them into the words that will unite your lives.

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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?

$150

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

$110

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

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

Reviews of Susan Turchin - Officiant/Celebrant NYC - Creative Wedding Ceremonies

Jackie
Jackie Sent on 06/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant!

From our first phone call with Susan, I knew she was the person I wanted to officiate our wedding. We were looking for an interfaith officiant who would be able to create a personalized ceremony that was a reflection of who we were as a couple and Susan delivered that and so much more. She weaved in my Jewish heritage in a subtle and modern way, exactly what I was hoping for. After the ceremony, we had many guests come up to us saying that it was the nicest, best ceremony that had ever been to. They were impressed by Susan’s way with words and how she was able to capture us as a couple so perfectly. We are so thankful we found Susan and if you are looking for an officiant who can tailor a ceremony to fit your unique wants and needs, hire her today!
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Ali Sent on 06/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We're so glad that Susan officiated our wedding!

We had a wonderful experience with Susan and would highly recommend her to officiate your wedding. Even though we found Susan not too long before our wedding, she made the effort to really get to know us as a couple, spending hours on zoom asking us thoughtful and intentional questions that made our ceremony feel really personal. We had a great time talking to her and reflecting on ourselves as a couple. She also incorporated our Jewish and Filipino rituals that we wanted to be part of the ceremony seamlessly. Susan kept us on schedule, regularly checking in to make sure we were moving along plans for the ceremony and our vows, and we appreciated the accountability that kept us on track. Susan also let us give feedback - we had some particulars around language that we wanted, and Susan was always happy to incorporate our edits and changes, which we appreciated. Susan was very kind, open-minded, progressive, and genuine, which was what we were looking for. Our ceremony felt really personal and true to us as a couple, and many of our guests commented on how wonderful the ceremony was and what a great job Susan did. We highly recommend Susan!
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Izzy Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

couldn't have been a better match

Susan became such an integral part of our wedding day and experience. She did such a beautiful job at capturing our relationship, journey and love. So many of our guests complimented the ceremony (many said it was their favorite part of the wedding), and quite literally everyone was in tears. We are so grateful to Susan and the hard work she put into planning our ceremony and genueintly getting to know my husband and I. Beyond, beyond, beyond recommended.
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Molly Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Day I’ll always remember

Everyone is still raving about our ceremony. I feel like I was able to be so present. This day was so special. She took the time to make this day individualized.
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Thomas Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Susan is the best!!

Susan was the most amazing and professional celebrant we could have ever dreamed of having. She tailored the ceremony to our unique personalities and made it feel like an eternally special moment, instead of just a countdown to cocktail hour. The amount of compliments we received on the ceremony and Susan were more than I ever could have expected, the only complaint anyone had is that we don't have a video of the ceremony because it was so good!!!

Long story short I would strongly recommend Susan for anyone, especially to couples who may be interfaith or come from different traditions, as her ability to craft a personal and custom narrative was just tremendous.
Bess
Bess Sent on 08/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Susan Turchin

Susan helped us create our perfect wedding. She took a great deal of time to get to know us and our story. She made our ceremony very personal and incorporated the different spiritual and religious elements that she knew were meaningful to my husband and myself. She went above and beyond on the day before our wedding and came to our venue to lead the bridal party in a helpful rehearsal. Many of our wedding guests commented on how beautiful and moving the ceremony was and how wonderful Susan was. She even wore a purple robe to match my purple bridesmaids. We are so grateful to Susan for making our special day everything we dreamed it would be!
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David Sent on 06/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Susan is the best

Susan was fantastic, you should hire her if you want to have a beautiful, stress-free ceremony. She even helped us write our own vows.
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Jordan Sent on 12/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Personalized & Perfect

My husband and I planned a fast wedding with only 15 guests. We were referred to Susan in a daisy chain of referrals but were beyond thrilled. She happily FaceTimed with us multiple times, helped us SO much in thinking through the options for the ceremony, marriage guidance and vows. You could say we’re a little particular but Susan was so personal (and lighthearted in the right moments) throughout the ceremony. My husband and I have been to countless weddings and of course we’re biased but she was incredible. Our guests commented all night what a great it experience it was. Please consider her!
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Jade Sent on 06/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!

Our decision to have Susan officiate our wedding was likely the best choice we made during wedding planning. She became a friend and mentor in the year since we met her. She is extremely thorough in her process to get to know each couple and weaved our own words about each other into the ceremony which made it extremely personal. Susan helped us navigate changing our wedding plans during a pandemic and was communicative and flexible throughout the process. Because of Susan, we were able to get married on the day we planned and our friends and family raved about what an intimate and personal ceremony it was, even though they were watching over Zoom. We really enjoyed working with Susan and felt that she went above and beyond numerous times. Hiring Susan as your wedding officiant will make your wedding day even more joyful!
Suzanne
Suzanne Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Ceremony in Central Park

Susan was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish and really made our wedding ceremony very special. She took the time to get to know us, from the questionnaire to the skype call beforehand and created a beautiful, touching and perfectly personalised ceremony for our small, intimate Central Park wedding. Everyone commented on how well the ceremony was put together and how nice, thoughtful and professional Susan was. I cannot compliment her enough and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to perform their wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Expressway Music DJ NYC Expressway Music DJ NYC Wedding DJs

I recently dj'd a wedding where Susan was the Officiant/Celebrant for the Wedding Ceremony. You can tell immediately upon meeting Susan that she is a seasoned professional. Her calm demeanor makes every one around her comfortable. I have dj'd many ceremonies where the Officiant was uncomfortable using a microphone and they were either too loud or too soft. This isn't the case with Susan. Her intonation is perfect and she speaks clearly with such sincerity you almost forget that she isn't a family member!

Reverend Joy Burke Reverend Joy Burke Wedding Officiants

Rev. Susan Turchin is a gem. She is truly the most thoughtful, heart-centered, creative, knowledgeable and experienced officiant I know. You will be very pleased with your ceremony as Susan makes the entire experience a delight.

James Brosnan Photography James Brosnan Photography Wedding Photographers

Susan is one of the most caring, genuine and beautiful souls I know. Her weddings are special! I wholeheartedly endorse her and her services.

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