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About

The Right Reverend Stuart B Chernoff is a wedding officiant based in Kingston, New York. He is dedicated to the magic and spirit of the human connection. Through his inclusive attitude and respect for each person’s chosen path in life, he can create a protective bond around every couple.

Experience

Stuart B. Chernoff is an ordained clergy of the Spiritual Humanist Church. For more than 12 years, he has been part of the wedding industry. He also has experience as an entertainer.

Services Offered

From traditional to spiritual vows, this officiant is ready to accommodate your specific needs. He prides himself on being open to “all ways.” Couples may choose from the following services:

  • Counseling
  • Customized vows
  • Civil union
  • Interfaith ceremony
  • Non-religious
  • Rehearsal
  • Single religion
  • Vow renewal

Areas Covered

The Right Reverend Stuart B Chernoff serves the Hudson Valley and Westchester County. He is also available in New York City and the surrounding areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$155

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

$101

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

Reviews of Reverend Stuart B Chernoff

Brenna
Brenna Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Easy and Amazing!

Stu did such an amazing job! He created a beautiful ceremony for us. It was exactly what we had hoped for—meaningful, personal, and perfectly concise. He struck such a great balance, and it truly set the tone for the entire day.

We’re so grateful for how smoothly everything flowed and how effortlessly he transitioned us into the celebration. It meant a lot to us to be able to be so present in that moment, knowing we were in such good hands.

He was responsive during the planning and writing process and was happy to made edits to create the ceremony script we envisioned.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great officiant!!!
Joe
Joe Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stu was perfect!

Reverand Stu was the perfect choice to help our day special and unique! His personality was genuine and sincere, and when we met over a zoom call he took the time to get to know us and curated a ceremony that was specific to our personalities. He was responsive to our inquiries, and was early to the event and made sure every aspect was exactly how we planned. The attendees commented on how they enjoyed his style, and it was a day we will never forget. We really appreciate Stu and anyone looking for an officiant should stop looking immediately.
J
Jacqueline Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Officiant!

I was an October 2023 Saratoga bride & am so happy with my decision to book Rev Stuart as our wedding officiant. We first met him when he was an officiant at a family wedding & knew he would be a great choice for our own. It was lovely working with him throughout the planning process. All the steps along the way were easy & stress free. We had a few zoom calls & once we built our script, we had full ability to edit and make it tailored to us. He made our ceremony feel very special. He spoke so eloquently, cracked a few jokes & made us feel at ease. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone getting married in the area
M
B4F6E02E8F59Bdaf6B8D8924B574Cb02Fedd4874 Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

He really set the tone for the rest of the evening ! He made everyone feel welcomed, he made everyone laugh and made me cry! (happy tears), the ceremony was perfect he did an incredible job 💐🥂 !
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Dan F. Sent on 06/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Super Last min officiant

We ended up booking Stu on Friday afternoon to be our officiant for Sunday morning. We just needed someone to sign our documents for a micro wedding in our garden, just me and my husband and a photographer. Even with no notice Reverend Stu listened to what we were doing, who we were and put together a brief speech for us that was the perfect vibe. Couldn’t have worked out better.
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Rebecca Sent on 06/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, personal, and easy process!

We would recommend Reverend Stuart wholeheartedly! He pulled together our ceremony with such ease and made it feel so personal. All of our guests were so complimentary of him.
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful vows

Reverend Stu was fantastic! We saw him on WeddingWire, and we knew he was the one for us immediately. He wrote our vows and we couldn’t have done any better. It was unique, sentimental, personal and just the right length. He introduced humor appropriately. Our guests loved it as much as we did!
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 07/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

He will have your guests raving about the ceremony!

We wanted 20 mins for a ceremony TOPS and in that 20 mins Reverend Stuart filled it with joy, tears from family members, and a ton of laughs! Guests were actually coming up to us saying the ceremony was so much fun and that Rev Stuart was amazing! He was also flexible in helping us do a whiskey unity ceremony and had great suggestions on small changes to our ring ritual that made it even more meaningful. He also gave us a beautifully printed version of our vows as a keepsake and handled the filing of our wedding license for us. In terms of communication before the wedding, we had a blast speaking to him during our video calls. He really made our ceremony so special and entertaining!
Kristel
Kristel Sent on 06/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you for helping to make our ceremony special. From the first day we met virtually, to the wedding day, you were very friendly, easy to connect with, and delivered a great service. You were a hit at the wedding with our guests and us. We were incredibly happy that we chose you as our wedding officiant. That day was the most memorable day of our lives, thank you for making it possible.
Britt
Britt Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So lucky to have found him as our wedding officiant!

From the moment we first met, we knew Reverend Chernoff was our guy! After meeting with us and getting to know us a little better, he wrote the most heartwarming ceremony. He is a truly genuine and warm man and made my entire wedding feel peaceful but also inspired by his words at the end of the ceremony :) He is above all else a professional, and he beautifully delivered everything we asked for! Highly recommend
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Awards

79
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 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

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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What can i say about Stu? I recommend him to every one of our couples, not just because he married my wife and I...but he's a great guy with a great sense of humor and he brings a level of calm amongst the weddings he officiates. My couples always say how happy they are they chose Stu after meeting him, can't go wrong..he's the best!

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