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Congratulations on your wedding plans! I’m excited for you, and I hope if you're planning a Tri-State (NY-NJ-PA) and now Florida Bilingual / English / Spanish wedding, that I can be a part of your very special day.

Do you want to get married without all the hoopla quick and easy? I can do that as well...

I am very professional. I will do a short version or long version ceremony; it's all up to you, I tailor the ceremony to your needs!

Here is a little about me: I'm an ordained minister since 2011. (think about your favorite childhood Pastor, Priest or Rabbi) That means, that among other things, I believe that even if your ceremony is not of a religious nature, that when you unite your life to another person's in marriage - it's a holy and revered moment.

There are very few things you will ever do in your lives that will impact you in this way. The purposes of where heaven and earth converge is when a man and woman get married - and approaching it in this way affects and impacts the ceremony in meaningful way. Your favorite Pastor, Priest or Rabbi and I both love to reach out to people at important moments in their lives and give God an opening to do something great. We both want to be of real help. We both want to allow God to work in and through us for the betterment of mankind.

A marriage is not a old fashioned ritual or a just a legal formality - it is so much more than that, and I promise you I will be keeping that in mind on the day that I solemnize your marriage.

I officiate English, Spanish and or Bilingual Non-Denominational and Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Baptist and Anglican ceremonies in New York State (incl. All five (5) Boroughs of New York City), New Jersey and Pennsylvania I would be honored to be part of your special day!

All the best,

Rev. Richard Rodriguez

www.tristateweddings.com

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$200

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$150

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 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
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
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Reviews of Tri-State Weddings

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Tristate Weddings and praise Reverend Richard Rodriguez and Reverend Jeffrey Talavera for their professionalism, care, and personalized ceremonies. The officiants are described as responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the wedding planning process. The ceremonies conducted by these officiants are described as beautiful, heartfelt, and memorable, with several guests commenting that they were the best ceremonies they had ever attended. Reviewers appreciate the guidance and attention to detail provided by Tr

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Tristate Weddings and praise Reverend Richard Rodriguez and Reverend Jeffrey Talavera for their professionalism, care, and personalized ceremonies. The officiants are described as responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the wedding planning process. The ceremonies conducted by these officiants are described as beautiful, heartfelt, and memorable, with several guests commenting that they were the best ceremonies they had ever attended. Reviewers appreciate the guidance and attention to detail provided by Tr

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Kate B. Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Working with Richard was truly a blessing!

Hiring Reverend Richard Rodriguez with Tristate Weddings was one of the best decisions we made about our big day! The guidance from a seasoned professional like Richard is invaluable. The patience and care to attention to our big day made us feel so loved and beyond taken care of. The booking process was a breeze, and his voice at the alter rang beautifully through the chapel. A million thank you's!
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Shelby S. Sent on 09/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Ceremony!!!

Rev. Jeffrey and Tristate Weddings was absolutely incredible. From the start, Rev. Jeffrey was responsive, knowledgable and extremely kindhearted. We first scheduled a Zoom call and he took the time to learn about our relationship and presented several ceremony options. We essentially customized our entire ceremony, which made it very special and unique! During the wedding planning process, Rev. Jeffrey would touch base over the phone to offer guidance such as how to obtain our marriage license and certificate. The entire process with Tristate Weddings was seamless. Our ceremony was everything we wanted and several guests mentioned that it was the most beautiful ceremony they have ever attended! If you’re looking for an officiant, look no further, Tristate Weddings is professional and Rev. Jeffrey was beyond genuine and made our special day forever memorable.
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Michael A. Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

Rev. Richard was amazing!!
He was informative, engaging, Godly, most of all humble. Anything we needed, he did it. Anytime we had questions, he always answered our call. I would choose him 1000 times over and over again. I completely recommend Tristate!
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Rev. Jeffrey Talavera
Rev. Jeffrey Talavera
Wedding Officiant / Minister

Rev Jeffrey S. Talavera is an established minister and Youth Pastor at The Glory of Christ Church Bronx NY. He has been performing wedding ceremonies for years, however he has come on board with Tristate Weddings in 2021 and has done an amazing job and brings a calm and wonderful presence to each ceremony he performs. That he is fluent in spanish is an added bonus. Rev Jeff has been an amazing addition to complement Tristate Weddings.

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
The Wilshire Caterers The Wilshire Caterers Hotel Weddings

Tri-State Weddings is fantastic to work with and always TOP NOTCH!!!

Mariana Feely Photography Mariana Feely Photography Wedding Photographers

did an amazing job at a wedding I photographed. Adding his own flair to make our special day memorable. He's very easy to work with and holds a wonderful presence through his character and his ability to speak. I would recommend him as a qualified, professional.

Photo by Basia Photo by Basia Wedding Photographers

Highly recommended professional. A great person, and easy to work with. Will make your ceremony beautifully remembered!

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