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Weddings by Larissa is a certified wedding celebrant and officiant operating out of New York City. Larissa Martell is dedicated to making your nuptial ceremony a meaningful experience, one that accurately reflects the values between you and your partner.

Services Offered

From start to finish, your planning experience is tailored to your needs, budgets, and vision. For your convenience, consultation sessions are complementary and allow you the opportunity to express your expectations and dreams for your wedding day. Weddings by Larissa is a proud supporter of same-sex marriages and has delivered many ceremonies that accommodate a wide range of requests. What's more, she also conducts second-time weddings and can facilitate the inclusion of readings, rituals, and customs that you hold dear to your heart. Larissa is happy to plan out a special elopement experience if you and your partner are intimately inclined.

What You'll Love About Weddings by Larissa

Couples have highlighted this celebrant's kindness and care that she takes when personalizing a ceremony. Her warmth and professionalism will allow you to enjoy your special day and take in the special moments that will last forever.

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

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Larissa, an officiant based in New York, is highly recommended for her personalized and touching ceremonies. She is praised for her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail in creating beautiful and heartfelt ceremonies that leave a lasting impression on guests. Larissa's ability to make couples feel special, her sense of humor, and her dedication to making every moment memorable are highlighted in the reviews. She is commended for her organization, responsiveness, and ability to ease nerves, making her a standout choice for wedding officiating.

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Larissa, an officiant based in New York, is highly recommended for her personalized and touching ceremonies. She is praised for her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail in creating beautiful and heartfelt ceremonies that leave a lasting impression on guests. Larissa's ability to make couples feel special, her sense of humor, and her dedication to making every moment memorable are highlighted in the reviews. She is commended for her organization, responsiveness, and ability to ease nerves, making her a standout choice for wedding officiating.

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Shelby Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!!

Larissa is unbelievable. She was extremely warm, kind, caring and thoughtful in everything she did for us. Whether it was time spent crafting our perfect ceremony, or simply her delivery within the setting, she truly lit up the room and left a lasting impression. We have heard countless wedding guests rave about her so much so that they wanted her contact for their own ceremonies. Loved her!! Highly recommend her!!!
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Annmarie Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our New York dream!

Larrisa was amazing! From the moment we met Larrisa she put us at ease, her calm and welcoming manner helped the day flow with ease. Before the day she communicated with us finding out about our vows, what we wanted for the exchange of rings, she printed these off on nice card for us to keep. She took time to get to know us and used this throughout the ceremony. Larrisa's support on the day was great she was personal but not to invasive. Following the ceremony, Larrisa sent us a beautiful card and sent us some photographs.

Thank you Larrisa, we would highly recommend you! You were truly brilliant 🤎
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 11/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Larissa is amazing!!!

I don’t know where to begin! Larissa officiated my daughter’s wedding in Rancho Santa Fe, California, even though she is based in New York. She exceeded all our expectations. Many of our guests, who have attended many weddings, commented that it was the most touching and meaningful ceremony they had ever seen! Even many of the men teared up. She truly is the BEST!!! She spent a lot of time collaborating with my daughter and her fiancé to create their idyllic ceremony and then on top of that her delivery was the perfect mix of warmth, humor, and loving words all in her fabulous British accent. She presented herself so beautifully, even wearing a dress that matched our color scheme and then her stunning smile! Perfection! She is so professional and makes everything go smoothly. She is experienced with all the details such as knowing to be out of the picture the photographer takes of the couples first kiss! She is a consummate professional at her craft! I cant say enough great words about her and highly recommend her. She truly was a major highlight of the wedding day and all of our guests LOVED her! Thanks again for making it an incredible experience! Love, Lisa
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Taylor-Jo Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for saving our wedding!

My husband and I eloped at the end of October 2025 in Central Park. We had travelled from Spain, and we're only staying in the city for 3 nights.

The day before our wedding we received devastating news which sadly left us without an Officiant. Fortunately, Larissa kindly stepped in to allow us to go ahead with with ceremony. She was extremely responsive and attentive with gathering information she would need to Officiate our wedding, which really put us at ease.

In under 24 hours Larissa created a beautifully personalised ceremony which truly captured our relationship perfectly. She wrote a beautiful passage detailing mine and my husband's 10 year relationship, even mentioning ours sons and dogs by name, she found a relatable poem, and even printed our vows on nice stationary for us to keep.

Despite the awful circumstances that brought us together, I am truly grateful for Larissa and the special part she played in making our wedding perfect.

Thank you so much, Larissa! 🫶🏻
Penelope
Penelope Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Officiant we could have asked for!

You were absolutely the perfect fit for our ceremony. You brought humor, levity, and fun to kick off our evening, and it really helped us feel so comfortable. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about you too!

Thank you so, so much again for helping us along the way, and crafting such a beautiful ceremony that hit all the notes.

Don’t hesitate to book Larissa! If you’re looking for a genuine, kind officiant you feel you’ve known your whole life, look no further! She will make your day extra special.

(As you can see in the photos, Larissa will make you laugh and laugh with you!)
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Katie Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful celebrant!

From our very first conversation, Larissa was warm, kind, conscientious and brilliant at guiding us through the wedding process. She went out of her way to make sure we were happy with every detail and would get exactly what we wanted from the ceremony, sharing her experience and ideas to help us along the way. Above all, Larissa was such good fun — we loved meeting her and introducing her to our families on the day!
Arlene
Arlene Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Larissa is a True Gem.

We were married at Untermeyer Gardens located in Yonkers, NY. Larissa made our day feel so special and thoughtful. She was so patient with our wishes and provided suggestions when we needed them. Even though, wedding days are usually hectic - she provided ease and calmness that reassured me that everything will be just fine. She even provided my now husband some tissues for his tears - such a sweet touch on the type of person she is. It was such an honor to have Larissa as the person that married us - she will always remain in my memory/heart forever. I highly recommend her and will do so for any of my future bride family/friends.
Monica
Monica Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Guests Loved Her, and So Did This Planner!

We could not have asked for a more perfect officiant than Larissa. From start to finish, she was nothing short of perfection charming, funny, and effortlessly engaging. She truly captured the couple’s story in a way that felt both personal and heartfelt, while also keeping the ceremony light and full of joy.
So many of our guests went out of their way to comment on how incredible she was, which speaks volumes about the lasting impression she made. Larissa has a gift for making every word feel genuine and every moment feel special. She wasn’t just an officiant, she was the perfect complement to the love and energy of the day.
If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your ceremony beyond expectations, Larissa is it. Truly unforgettable!
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Emily Sent on 08/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend!

We are so grateful to have had Larissa as our officiant. She was kind, professional, calm, and incredibly organized—while also making us laugh, which meant so much to us. The ceremony she created was absolutely perfect and something we’ll never forget. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting both Larissa and the ceremony itself. She truly made our wedding day so special, and we know it wouldn’t have been the same without her!
Macy
Macy Sent on 07/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

She's wonderful!

We are so grateful to have hired Larissa as our officiant! She was always a delight to talk to, and really wanted to understand who we are as a couple. She was receptive to all the ideas we had, and helped guide us through the process in a way that allowed us to let go of a lot of our anxiety around writing vows. The ceremony ended up being beautiful and it was also great that she made a point to move out of the shot for our big photo moment (which I wouldn't have even thought of)! She definitely a professional and we happily recommend her!
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Larissa has a treasure chest of charm at her fingertips, and anyone lucky enough to spend time in her presence should relish it. The accent and bright eyes only add to the brilliance of her storytelling instincts. The couples who hire her will enjoy the process of creating their wedding ceremony as an unexpected gift that they will treasure forever.

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