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I am a wedding expert, author of “The Heart of the Wedding”, and a world renowned storyteller, who has officiated at hundreds of ceremonies in the NJ, NY, and NYC region. I will make your marriage vows words you and your guests will remember for the rest of your lives. At the heart of every wedding ceremony is the story of two individuals joining their lives, their dreams, their hopes, and their love; and it is the ceremony celebrating whatever your story may be – Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, South Asian, Chinese, Gay or Straight – that communicates that union to the world. As a Civil Celebrant and Interfaith Minister, I cherish the vision each couple has for their ceremony. Without imposing my choices, I help to bring your stories and traditions to life in a ceremony that is reflective of the future you imagine together. Meet with me without obligation, and hear for yourself how I can make your ceremony “The Heart of the Wedding.” Call me at 973-746-4608 or email me at gerald@geraldfierst.com .

Congratulations on your engagement! Having performed hundreds of weddings in the last 9 years, I will combine your story, beliefs and values, interweaving family & friends to create your unique ceremony. I honor all traditions.; secular, spiritual, interfaith and intercultural. I bring years of experience as a Registered Wedding Officiant, published writer and university professor. It is an honor to craft and conduct a ceremony that is your choice. We start with a complimentary consultation. I am your co-creator, resource person, encourager, and legal Wedding Officiant. With each wedding that I write, I draw upon my writing skills to crystallize your story. My organizational skills as a theater director combine with my teaching skills to create an atmosphere of compassion and calm. My vocal skills and command of language merge to beautifully express what is in your heart. For your no obligation complimentary consultation call or Email. Thanks for your consideration. Website: www.Shaunaweddings.com Email: Shaunacelebrant@yahoo.com Phone: 917 494 6273 or 845 679 0154 Serving New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, Mid-Hudson Valley, Westchester. Shauna Kanter is a legal registered wedding officiant, an ordained non-denominational minister and a celebrant.

Feel free to email me at richesbysheila@aol.com Welcome! I am an ordained, licensed interfaith minister who goes beyond traditional limits to help you create the most unique, loving, and personal wedding you have ever wanted or dreamed of. This ceremony is the cornerstone of your marriage, and it should reflect who you are, your unique relationship, and include those you love. You will be amazed and delighted by how creative you can be on this, your special day. I will work and be with you with great care and joy. I feel that the best way to know if you and your officiant are a good match is to talk in person. Rather than give you an abundance of information that you don't need or want, I will happily share my life, history, education, experience, philosophy or anything else you want to know (except my weight--yes, I will reveal my age) if you ask. What you should know about me is that I have a big warm heart, infinite creativity, and I care very much about helping you to have the most joyous and magical ceremony you can imagine. I am thoroughly capable and professional and will listen to your wishes. I can create any type of ceremony that you want, and include any spirituality, heritage, or aspect you wish to express. I am exceptionally intuitive, and I can offer many suggestions that might appeal or inspire you. My vision is expansive and all-inclusive. I see, listen, and care. I serve all people--all faiths, traditions, orientations. I have always seen what unites us at the core, rather than what separates us. What is important is the love between you, and the people you are choosing to include in your day. Every couple has their own essence, and expressing this in their ceremony is an artistic and loving endeavor. I would be honored to be your partner in creating your ceremony for your special day.

Creative, respectful, heart-centered (and fun!) Non-Denominational Celebrant & Minister for your personal and memorable wedding ceremony. Together, let's co-create a lifetime moment that celebrates your loving relationship and your family/friends. All faiths, beliefs and traditions. Complimentary Consultation.

Experience the truth and treasure of your love shared in a wedding you help design ~ from elegant to sweet to playful! You'll feel understood and celebrated, with me as your wise, fun, and experienced guide. Your families and friends will feel inspired and united with you on your wedding day. I am a non-denominational Ordained Interfaith Minister, embracing Marriage Equality. We celebrate your love and your creativity at once... Stephanie and Lee, both foodies, fed each other one bite of delicious food they had created for each other in secret, presented to each other in a beautiful box on a beautiful spoon... Ian and Sean married in Central Park and shared a spontaneous first dance with a folk band performing nearby. A hundred New Yorkers and tourists sang along, and then danced with them... Desiree and Carolee married in an indoors sports and game center, celebrating their love of games with a kid-friendly wedding. Their love story was a trivia game, with guests winning prizes. Their 3 year old son played a whistle blowing little referee... Josh and Liz, photographers who met in a photo studio, snapped two cute and sweet Polaroid pictures of each other during their ceremony just before they took their vows... Miguel and Sarah married in a helicopter, soaring in love with gorgeous views of Manhattan on a sunny day... and Naye and Jay married in a helicopter on a clear night, with amazing twinkling city lights like a sea of stars below them... Herman and Joel were married by Glinda the Good Witch of the North from the Wizard of Oz, who represented unconditional love to them, as well as the beauty of old Hollywood, which they adore... And you... what's your wonderful wish?

Hello! My name is Yael Maxwell and I am a registered non-denominational officiant, licensed through the Universal Life Church and the State and City of New York, available to help create the wedding ceremony of your dreams in and around NY and CT. You have already done the hardest part...finding each other! In getting to know you as a couple, I will work with you to create a personalized ceremony full of the traditions and words you want to include and nothing that turns you off. Nothing would please me more but to have your guests walk away from the ceremony thinking they learned more about you and your relationship and to have you walk away confident in building a marriage on the foundation of the words spoken at your wedding. As such, I will meet with you in person (or on Skype if that is more convenient) to discuss the particulars of your wedding and ask you to tell your story to me so that I can learn what is most important to you. I'm a journalist by training, so I love treating the ceremony like a profile of your relationship. Of course I will be available by phone and email for any questions you may have leading up to the big day. I'm interested in all weddings big and small, formal and intimate, indoor and outdoor, and I wholeheartedly support marriage equality. Commonly asked questions: Are you willing to incorporate any religious traditions into our ceremony? Most definitely. I am Jewish, but not a rabbi, so I know more about Jewish wedding traditions than other religious traditions and would be happy to help you explain and include some of them in your ceremony. I would also be open to including traditions from other religions and backgrounds as well. Do you have a set script you follow at each wedding you perform? While I'm more than happy to provide a template and suggestions of how to fill it, I will take the time to craft every element of your ceremony so that it incorporates everything you want, and nothing you don't. What do you charge? My fee is dependent upon the timing of the reservation, wedding date, travel time (see below), and how many meetings we have, but I am happy to discuss this with you directly. I require 50% of the total fee to be paid upon reservation, and this is nonrefundable. The second half is due before the start of the ceremony ceremony. I also offer referral bonuses. Do you require premarital counseling? While I don't require it, and am not qualified to do so myself, I firmly believe that premarital counseling is a great foundation to get yourselves started on. How long are your ceremonies? This depends on the number of readings, traditions, length of vows, but somewhere between 10-30 minutes typically. Do you allow couples to write their own vows? Definitely! Nothing personalizes a wedding more than this and I'm happy to help you as you craft this vital part of your ceremony. What is your attire for the ceremony? I don't have a strict wedding outfit, but I generally stick to a navy or black dress. I would be happy to talk with you to see what you prefer. How far will you travel to my ceremony? I typically perform most weddings in NYC and Fairfield County, CT, but my fee varies depending on how long it will take me to get to your venue. For NYC weddings, there is no additional charge for any venue within a 30-minute subway ride from Grand Central Terminal ($35 travel fee for 30-39 minutes, $50 for 40-49 minutes, and $75 for 50-59 minutes). For CT weddings, there is no additional charge for any venue within 20 miles of Zip Code 06851 (Norwalk) ($35 travel fee for mile 21-34, $50 for mile 35-49, $75 for mile 50-74, and $125 for mile 75-100). If your venue is not located within an hour of GCT or 100 miles of Norwalk, CT, I'm still willing to work with you, so please contact me to discuss. Do you have a Facebook page? I do! Please visit: https://www.facebook.com/weddingsbyyael How can we get in contact with you? Please message me through Wedding Wire, email me at weddingsbyyael@gmail.com or call me at 917-791-1017.

Your perfect wedding starts with your perfect ceremony. It's traditional or modern, spiritual or secular, short & sweet or a reflection of your cultures. Or mix and match! You CAN have exactly what you want, but it will always be memorable, meaningful and respectful of your values. As your officiant, I will guide you in planning a Wedding Ceremony that reflects your relationship, as you define it. Because I am passionate that each Wedding Ceremony is as distinctive as each couple, I invite you to participate in preparing your ceremony by writing your own vows or by selecting from my library, which offers a diversity of choices from spiritual to civil ceremonies. Read my reviews to see what other couples say about my officiant services. Call or email me to find out if I'm available on your wedding day. Then, tell me your love story, and I will create and perform a marriage ceremony that will be the heart of your wedding day. Contact me directly at peter@ourweddingofficiantnyc.com.

Weddings have always fascinated me because this is an extraordinary day for you. Time is suspended to make the moment last forever. I am an Interfaith Bilingual Minister, proficient in both English and Spanish. I am adept in officiating bilingual weddings. As an energy specialist, I can guide you to use breath relaxation and imagery to help calm nerves and increase your stamina on this all-important day. Upon request, aromatherapy can also be provided to further promote a calm & peaceful environment at the wedding venue. You will have the benefit of being counseled by two wedding officiants, Rev. Deirdra Kearney & myself. I will be the officiant at your wedding. We are also Registered Nurses as well as Interfaith Ministers and Certified Aromatherapists. Each ceremony is individualized to meet your unique hopes and dreams. You will be offered a wedding ceremony of your choice to conform to your particular belief. This will help to encompass the vision of a day that is both beautiful and everlasting in memories and love. I was awarded the Association of Bridal Consultants' Best Top Professional Vendor Sparkle Award in 2014.

You've found the perfect mate, now let's have a perfect wedding! Your wedding day is going to be one of the most memorable days of your life! You should hire an officiant that understands your needs and your vision, and then creates it! Here's what one of my couples said: "She says she does it because she just loves it. She may not realize it but Valerie Coleman is amazingly gifted in creating and writing the most beautiful, simple, romantic and very moving wedding ceremonies. Our guests remarked that our wedding was full of personal touches and was the best they had ever attended! Thank you so much Val for making a great success of the best day of our lives!" I promise that if you hire me, you will feel the same joy that all of my couples have felt on their wedding day. And isn't that what it's all about! You'll tell me all about yourself, your love story, your hopes and dreams for your wedding. I will then design a ceremony that is unique to you and reflects exactly who you are as a couple. The ceremony will be full of personal touches. Guests often tell me that it felt as if I knew the couple for a very long time. I am a Celebrant and ordained nondenominational Minister. I have a diploma in Marriage Celebrancy through the Celebrant Institute. I am a licensed officiant in New York City and also serve eastern New Jersey, Westchester County New York, and The Berkshires Massachusetts, where I have a second home. Let's meet to discuss how to make your ceremony truly special. valcolemanweddings@gmail.com 212-628-2596 home office 917-846-1431 cell www.ceremonycelebrant.com

Veronica Moya – Bilingual Wedding Officiant Get Married in my office at Columbus Circle for $260! Wedding Ceremonies in Manhattan start $350 for a Standard Secular Ceremony. Weddings outside of Manhattan start at $500 for more information please visit my Website at: https://weddingsolution.org/ I am a legal wedding officiant for the state of NY. License #: 1160341 https://weddingsolution.org/ My goal is to make your ceremony AUTHENTIC & enjoyable. I have over 9 years of experience conducting ceremonies. I specialize in non-denominational ceremonies that are Spiritual in nature. I aim to creating a ceremony that makes you feel represented and at ease. I have officiated over 400 weddings in the Tristate area, and keep counting. The difference between me, and other companies is that, I will cater to your preferences & needs. I always welcome new ideas, new rituals, readings, music and more to create the perfect ceremony for you. You can choose from one of my standard Ceremonies or I will happily design a ceremony to suit your own personal style, traditions and wishes. I specialize in Non-Denominational Ceremonies and I often use my intuition to create an original ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple. My experience in wedding coordination, and the number of Ceremonies officiated, I have gain a wealth of knowledge, and an impressive database of the most reliable & professional vendors in the wedding industry. I have recently created a new company that offers All-Inclusive Wedding Packages in Manhattan. We provide Proposal ideas, Central Park Weddings and Reception Packages in New York City. Acquiring my services will guarantee you peace of mind, in knowing that “every little detail” is taken care of. Wether you hire me for your wedding or your elopement; I will personally work with you on every aspect of the ceremony, from the writing of the vows to the selection of songs. I want nothing more than to make this the most special day of your life. With Love, Veronica Moya 646-592-0125

Rabbi Andrea Frank, the Jewish Wedding Rabbi will provide a customized wedding ceremony. Authorized to Sign ALL Marriage License ANNOUNCEMENT: Booking 2018 Wedding Ceremonies Now! Looking forward to hearing from you! Receiving availability for 2019 Ceremonies too! The Wedding Ceremonies for ALL Couples: Jewish or Jew-ish Couples Non-Denominational - need not be of the Jewish faith. Elopement Wedding Vegas Style! in New York! - (NY/NYC Requires 2 Witnesses) Renewal of Vows Destination Weddings can be arranged in time to plan properly. Bermuda is the closest Caribbean Island for your beach wedding. Check Hamilton Princess Hotel. Sorry, no Co-Officiation What do you receive when The Jewish Wedding Rabbi, Rabbi Andrea Frank is your Wedding Rabbi? Experience, knowledge, guidance, resources for ease of planning. One bride expressed to Rabbi Andrea, "you have more knowledge than the wedding coordinator we had hired!" Each wedding coordinator/ wedding planner have various levels of experience and knowledge. They will take care of the details so you can enjoy your wedding day as you should. The wedding ceremony, Jewish and non-denominational, is my expertise! No doubt. All the elements that are needed, and there can be many details, that is where I fill in the gaps. On your wedding day, that is when you see the results! During the planning stage, that is where you know Rabbi Andrea is taking good care of you. Here are the Jewish Wedding Customs that have been requested by the couples over the years. All are always discussed with the couple beforehand. A Groom's Tisch A Badeken with the Veiling of the Bride following a Groom's Tisch A Ketubah Signing Wedding Ceremony beautiful customs and traditions - Jewish, Jew-ish Ceremonies To name a few: Seven Circles, the Chuppah Wedding Canopy, Breaking the Glass Jewish customs do spill over into the celebration wedding reception and often I am asked for guidance as well. Jewish Wedding Day Reception Customs: The Hora Circle Dance Challah Bread Blessing Mezinka (honors the parents marrying off their last child) Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremonies Rabbi Wedding Officiant stands out from the rest! Read the Reviews, view the video. A Rabbi Wedding Officiant embraces and welcomes your choices. That is where Rabbi Andrea offers a customized wedding ceremony. Within a proper time frame as well. When seeking a Rabbi, the custom is to contact and speak with before you secure your wedding date. The majority today are securing their wedding date and then contacting the Rabbi. If you decide to secure your wedding date with the venue of your choosing, contact the Rabbi soon after. Waiting can make this process difficult. Wedding Season is the busiest around Spring - July, and August - November Ceremonies are always underway! Most couples found Rabbi Andrea Frank right here on Wedding Wire. She is delighted to preside over all wedding ceremonies. Reminder for all your inquiries: Always include the details of your wedding day, date, venue, location. Wedding Wire is Nationwide. Rabbi Andrea Frank receives requests locally and for destination ceremonies. Knowing the location, Rabbi Andrea can communicate her availability with good timing. Thank you ABOUT RABBI ANDREA FRANK Rabbi Andrea Frank is an Ordained Reform Rabbi. She is approachable and reachable. It will be her honor to officiate your joyous Simcha, your wedding ceremony. Rabbi Andrea Frank is registered with the New York City County Clerk’s office and given the authority to sign your New York State Marriage License. NEW! Now Registered in Washington D.C. & New Orleans, Louisiana to Officiate Wedding Ceremonies. Does require additional Travel expenses from the NY Area. Rabbi Andrea presides over wedding ceremonies in Washington D.C. and New Orleans. Required to be registered in the system to officiate. Some States have policies place for Clergy Officiants. All the couples found her right here on Wedding Wire. READ THE FAQs The Jewish wedding ceremony is beautiful with its customs. Your wedding ceremony is a memorable moment for when you both sign the Ketubah and recite your Hebrew wedding vows with the Rabbi's assistance, to each other under the Chuppah wedding canopy. It is that moment you stand under the Chuppah receiving G-d’s blessings and drinking from the Kiddush cup as one. Both of you will feel the connection of the Jewish wedding traditions that go back to Ancient Times A Message from Rabbi Andrea Frank, the Jewish Wedding Rabbi For Jewish couples, interfaith couples, marriage equality - ALL couples - if one or both of you are Jewish, then I will be happy to officiate your wedding. Respecting a couple's commitment to Judaism, no matter how little or how much. With one faith in one household and planning to raise your children in a Jewish culturally connected home with warmth and love. Rabbi is more than happy to officiate a couple's Jewish Wedding Ceremony. Sorry, I do not co-officiate. READ THE FAQs If neither of you are Jewish and are seeking a non-religious, non-denominational, civil ceremony, this Rabbi can assist. Non-religious is simple - NOT acknowledging either faith. No religious customs will be acknowledged in the ceremony. Remember, with the Authority to sign your Marriage License makes you Legally Married based on our countries Marriage Laws. Why would you ask a clergy person to be your officiant for a Civil Wedding? Simple, because you want the care and thoughtfulness to a moment that unites the two of you in marriage. Available to officiate your wedding ceremony in all locations i.e. reception halls, indoors or outdoors, restaurants, private homes, parks, beaches, museums, and destinations. Serving the tri-state area; New York, New York City, Manhattan, Westchester County, Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn (Williamsburg, DUMBO, Greenpoint, Red Hook), Staten Island, New Jersey, Connecticut. Destination weddings can be arranged as well. Rabbi Andrea Frank creates personalized, customized, ceremonies that reflect the beliefs, traditions, and wishes of each bride and groom. Please contact Rabbi Andrea Frank via website www.jewish-wedding-rabbi.com. Use the Contact Rabbi Andrea Form to assist you in reaching The Jewish Wedding Rabbi. Remember, you can call 1-888-214-3821 if you prefer over a contact form and email. Thank you, Rabbi Andrea Frank 888-214-3821 www.jewish-wedding-rabbi.com

Weddings By Aretha is an award winning boutique wedding officiating company serving NY, NJ, PA and is owned and operated by Certified Celebrant and Wedding Officiant Aretha Gaskin, delivering bespoke wedding ceremonies to couples from around the world. With a flair for the fabulous and a passion for wedding ceremonies, Aretha brings experience, spunk, and unmatched personalized services to all her couples. She has but one goal, to exceed your expectations in every way so that the memory of your wedding ceremony is never forgotten. Highly Responsive & Professional Aretha prides herself in being highly responsive (a common theme throughout all her reviews here on Wedding Wire) and will respond to your inquiry within hours, not days. See inquiry instructions below. Services Offered Weddings By Aretha’s services include, but is not limited to: Initial Remote Consultation (FREE) Unlimited (remote) ceremony meetings Customized wedding ceremonies that will WOW your guests Customized rehearsals (based on availability) Correctly process your paperwork with the appropriate Registrar’s office Full collaboration with all industry related vendors (DJ, DOC etc.) to make your ceremony amazing Inquiries To check Aretha’s availability and prices or to book a consultation, please do so via her website at: WEBSITE: http://www.weddingsbyaretha.com PRICES: http://www.weddingsbyaretha.com/fees EMAIL: weddingsbyaretha@gmail.com TEL: 646-344-2018

Dear Bride & Groom "Long after your wedding day, it is the memory of your ceremony that will remain, the words spoken set as a seal upon your hearts and minds forever" THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED Welcome to my website. I am delighted to join the Wedding Wire family and invite you to peruse the information I've put together. ABOUT TO SAY "I Do" ? Congratulations! There is much to be done, and hopefully, you will consider having me walk you through the process and help you in the planning of your ceremony, and beyond if you have any other question. It gives me much pleasure to help you achieve your very personal wedding ceremony. I?m excited as to impart a sense of joy and fun to doing the work that precedes your wedding day See what Elsa said ... "We had an incredible experience with Monique-Marie !! We are a french couple and we got married in NYC on August 2017. We were looking for someone to officiate at our wedding in both English and French. Monique-Marie was just perfect , she really understood who we were as a couple with only a few email exchanges and one Skype. The ceremony she organized was moving, funny, spiritual , sincere, simple, everything we were secretly wishing for... Every guests told us that they just loved her and her spirit. Finally, she perfectly mixed english and french passage during the ceremony. We highly recommend her !!! A tous nos compatriotes de langue maternelle Française, ne cherchez pas plus loin, Monique-Marie est l'officiante qu'il vous faut !!" I want each ceremony to be unique and yours alone, with your personal participation the creation will contain some of the elements you mentioned in the "Couple Questionnaire", weaving it throughout, and possibly including family traditions, local customs, and perhaps having your friends, children, or parents play a role in the evolution of the celebration, if the idea appeals to you. You should know that nothing is more captivating to your guests than you showing off your unique personalities within the text. LGBTQ CEREMONIES As the parent of a gay son, I stand in alliance with you and would be delighted to officiate at your wedding ceremony with much love and devotion. CEREMONIES EN FRANCAIS J'aurais plaisir a celebrer votre mariage en francais, ou encore en francais/anglais simultanement pour que vos invites puissent se joindre plus facilement a ce moment unique. Ou que vous soyez, vous pouvez me contacter et je vous ferai part de la marche a suivre pour les legalites et pour que je puisse personaliser votre ceremonie en vous facilitant la vie. In the interim, I invite you to contact me to arrange, free of charge, a face-to-face, to see if we might be a great fit. Please ask me about the Love-Locks Ceremony that I am making popular in America. It's so romantic! Wishing you the most Beautiful Things, as you share your life together! Reverend Monique-Marie Bray You can visit my website at: reverendmonique.com Email me at: reverendmoniquemarie@gmail.com

Lance Karp is a licensed wedding officiant here in New York. He became an officiant to help couples realize their dreams when it comes to their wedding. Too many times couples are told how their ceremony will be, Lance will sit down with you and discuss your hopes and dreams and he will help you make them come true.

Congratulations – you’re engaged! And looking forward to a magical wedding day to launch the rest of your lives together. I am an ordained Interfaith Minister and I love helping couples create a wedding ceremony that reflects your unique personalities, spiritual beliefs and heartfelt feelings. My Master's thesis was on the power of transformative ritual, and I truly believe that weddings are the highest form of sacred play! Together, we craft a memorable, creative ceremony that elegantly (and playfully!) expresses your love for and commitment to each other. When my husband Peter and I were married in 1981, we created our own ceremony with a minister and rabbi – pretty radical idea at the time. I certainly never thought I’d be helping couples do the same, 30 years later! Sometimes the couples I work with are from different faith traditions, as Peter and I were, and want to find common spiritual ground to celebrate this most joyous of life's passages. Other times, couples are simply looking for a unique, creative way to express their love for and commitment to one another; they want someone to partner with them in creating a very personal and meaningful ceremony with little of the language, music, or visual symbols of a "traditional" wedding. And of course, I'm delighted to work with same-sex couples who want to sacralize their bond in a special way as well. In all instances, we work together to craft a simple and beautiful ceremony which blends your vision and my expertise. CREATING YOUR IDEAL CEREMONY When you decide to create your own wedding ceremony, the world's traditions are your playing field. Certainly, you can opt for a creative blend of the religions of your respective families. You may even want to have more than one officiate present to represent different faith traditions. I have co-officiated with Rabbis, Buddhist Priests, and Christian Ministers, sometimes even with 2 others! Or, you might want a contemporary ceremony which is completely original, drawing on elements and rituals from multiple traditions, including Native American, Celtic, Sufism, Islam, Earth-Centered Spirituality, Hinduism, Egyptian, to name a few. You're invited to bring all your ideas to our first planning session and we'll also draw from the resources I've compiled over the years. If you're undecided about the location for your ceremony, I have lots of suggestions in the New York metro area as well. This is your ceremony and it will be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be. ADDITIONAL WEDDING SERVICES Pre-Marital Coaching Sometimes it's helpful to have an objective third party hold the space for a couple as they contemplate the big issues of creating and sustaining a lifelong relationship. Work, family time, children, in-laws, spiritual life… these are some of the areas we can address so you can begin this new journey with confidence and excitement. This can be done in 2 or 3 informal sessions, or you might want to consider the more structured 5-week program (complete with 55-page workbook) called "Partners in Life" (PIL). For more information on this powerful program, please check the bottom of the Relationship Coaching page on my website. Bridesmaid CelebrationCircle Imagine creating a magical web of support the day before the wedding with all of the special women (and girls) in the bridal party. We create an atmosphere of sacred play, allowing them to celebrate what they love most about the bride and giving her an opportunity to thank them for all their love and support. Magical Bridal Showers These are typically arranged with someone other than the bride and provide an opportunity for her friends and family to create a truly meaningful (but still thoroughly fun) celebration for her. Sorry, I'm not giving any details here… it's a surprise, so have your Maid of Honor call me! Vow Renewals Whether you’ve been married 5 years or 25 years, renewing your marriage vows can be a powerful re-commitment to all of those promises you made when you were first married… as well as adding some important new insights you’ve gained since then! I’ve created intimate ceremonies with some couples and more elaborate ones for others as part of their larger “Happy Anniversary” festivities. As with the wedding ceremony, we tailor it to meet whatever style fits with your vision of a special anniversary celebration. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* So, if you want to create a personal, meaningful ceremony with a creative, experienced professional, please do give me a call at 212-665-9660 or email me so we can set up an FREE introductory meeting!

We are Norma Moutal and Mark Giller. Ordained, Certified Ceremony Officiants with over 20 years of experience creating and presiding at ceremonies throughout New York, New Jersey and beyond. As you might have noticed, we are 5 STAR rated here at WeddingWire with more than 169 reviews. We are ranked among the top 5% of Wedding Professionals nationwide and LGBTQ friendly wedding officiants. We perform wedding ceremonies throughout New York, New York City, and Northern New Jersey. ?Engaged couples have hired us knowing they'll receive: A very warm, personal experience and a PERSONALIZED wedding ceremony. The benefit of our training, expertise and skills. A ceremony YOUR way - religious, non-religious, traditional or unconventional. Clear, detailed coordination with your venue and/or planner - a "stress-free" ceremony A heartfelt ceremony that reflects your love, beliefs, and the uniqueness of your relationship. Why have an ordinary wedding ceremony when you can have an INCREDIBLE wedding ceremony? No "templates" or cookie-cutter ceremonies here! Call us at (845) 354-2157 or (212) 427-4864. We'd love to introduce ourselves and hear more about your vision for this special moment in your lives! Also, please grab a copy of some helpful wedding ceremony planning advice we've put together. It's free and there is no obligation - just helpful advice to plan your wedding ceremony. 10 Things to Consider Before Selecting Your Wedding Officiant You'll find it at this link: https://goo.gl/D18LYF We look forward to hearing from you. Having a last minute wedding, or has your officiant cancelled on you last minute? No problem. Give us a call! www.oneheartceremonies.com

Jeddah Vailakis, NY Wedding Officiant, Interfaith Minister Congratulations on your decision to marry! Your wedding day is one of the most significant and joyous days of your life and the journey leading up to it is filled with excitement as well as challenges. It would be my honor to guide you through this inner journey - the journey of the heart so that you remain focused on what is truly important. I will work closely with you so that the tone and words of your ceremony reflect the deepest part of you and celebrates the gift of your love and blessing of your union. Please refer to the two Martha Stewart articles (links below) where I offer my advise. Happy planning! Jeddah Vailakis, Wedding Officiant, email: revjeddah@gmail.com, cell: (917) 319-9303 As featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Winter 2011 Expert Advice: Expert Advice from an Officiant As quoted in Martha Stewart Weddings Summer 2010: At Your Service

Looking for someone to meet with you just once and then officiate your wedding? Swipe left... If you’re looking for a relationship with a rabbi who will know you by the time we stand up together at your wedding, then read on. What you’ll find here is an experience different from any other. What I do: Meet 6 times before your wedding, including 3 Shabbat dinners with 2 other couples who are going through the same process as you to discuss various marriage themes. Get together for a 6 month check in after the wedding as well as another around your first anniversary. Have the option to check in and meet twice a year for the first 3 years of your marriage. Getting married is a very exciting time—full of plans, hope and love. I work with couples to make sure that your ceremony reflects who you are while adding a meaningful component to your special day. Together, we will learn what the different parts of the wedding ceremony mean so that you and your significant other can have a most meaningful ceremony as you begin the next stage of your lives together. For me this is about a relationship. Yours and ours. Your relationship will be reflected in the ceremony and our relationship will continue long after your wedding day is over. "…he really made our ceremony so much more than we had hoped for.." "The first thing I loved about Rabbi Katz is the time he takes to get to know you..." "The ceremony was beautiful and Rabbi Katz really stole the show. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how unique and captivating it was... " "We already can't wait to continue our relationship with him way past our wedding..." A rabbi for every occasion. A relationship for life. Contact me at rabbi@rabbigarykatz.com or 201-410-2629.

Celebrate your love and commitment to each other in a moving, meaningful and memorable ceremony. Together we will create a joyful ceremony that reflects exactly who you are as individuals and as a couple, and that expresses your unique love story. I specialize in spirited/spiritual ceremonies as well as those that are nondenominational, interfaith, secular or pagan. The ceremonies I design speak to all belief systems and cultural practices and combine tradition with innovation. No matter how diverse your gathering, everyone will feel included and enriched. I specialize in LGBTQ weddings as well as unconventional ceremonies and venues. I have officiated weddings at an amazing range of venues: from country clubs to funky bars, formal gardens to backyards and beaches, even at the Statue of Liberty and the Coney Island Wonder Wheel! Really, nothing is too unusual if it is what you want. This day of all days is when your dreams can come true! Optional Ceremonial Additions Some common requested ritual elements are: Hand Fasting, Broom Jumping, Candle Lighting, and Tree Planting. In addition, Ring, Crown, and Flower Exchanges are possible. The only limitation is your imagination. This is your special day. Let us work together to create a magnificent, meaningful, magical celebration of your loving relationship. Free Consultation My service includes a complimentary 30-minute introductory phone conversation. Call today for your free consultation! Mama Donna’s Chapel of Love My stunning, garden-themed ceremonial space is available for elopements and intimate, less-formal ceremonies with up to 20 guests. Pricing starts at $500 and includes all ceremonial supplies and a champagne toast! More about Donna Donna Henes is an internationally renowned urban shaman, contemporary ceremonialist, spiritual teacher, award-winning author, popular speaker and workshop leader who has designed and officiated at hundreds of celebrations of celestial events and life cycle passages for more than 40 years. She has published four books about ceremonial practices around the world and writes for The Huffington Post, Beliefnet, and UPI Religion and Spirituality Forum. A noted ritual expert, she serves as a consultant for the television and film industry. Mama Donna, as she is affectionately called, maintains a ceremonial center, spirit shop, ritual practice and consultancy in Exotic Brooklyn, NY where she offers intuitive tarot readings, spiritual counseling and works with individuals, groups, institutions, municipalities and corporations to create joyous and meaningful ceremonies for every imaginable occasion. ** "Unofficial Commissioner of Public Spirit of NYC." - The New Yorker ** "For 35 years Ms. Henes has been putting city folk in touch with Mother Earth." - New York Times ** "Part performance artist, part witch, part social director for planet earth." - The Village Voice ** "The Original crystal-packing mama." - NY Press

Personalized. Multicultural. Inclusive. Do you want a wedding ceremony that’s as unique and extraordinary as you are? An Uncommon Wedding Officiant & Celebrant based in Brooklyn, NYC and the Hudson Valley, I will work closely with you to craft and deliver a beautiful and meaningful ceremony that celebrates your love story and your journey together. Your ceremony will be original, inclusive and absolutely full of love! I guarantee the process will be calm, easy and fun! You have my personal promise that, as your officiant, I will listen carefully to your vision and create a one-of-a-kind ceremony that genuinely reflects who you are as individuals and as a couple – a warm-hearted ceremony that deepens your connection, and sets the tone for your celebration and for your marriage. On your wedding day, I will be there for you every step of the way, so that you can be totally present to give your hearts to each other. And to celebrate! Marriage Equality celebrated here! I'd love to hear about your plans! Contact me at: alice@alicesolowayweddings.com alicesolowayweddings.com 347-247-3009

Ordained at HUC-JIR, Cantor Shira Ginsburg is thrilled to guide couples through the wedding process, focusing on the sanctity and spiritual uplifting of the marriage as symbolized for the first time under the chuppah. As Cantor at East End Temple in Manhattan, proud member of the American Conference of Cantors and as a full and ordained member of Jewish clergy, Shira utilizes the traditional Jewish wedding rituals, liturgy and symbolism as a stepping off point to create meaningful and personalized wedding experiences unique to each couple. As a Cantor, Shira brings her extensive knowledge of liturgy, experience, and celebrated warm mezzo-soprano with her under each chuppah. Shira is happy to meet with Jewish, interfaith, gay and lesbian and transgender couples alike to create a wedding of joy, sanctity and beauty. Shira specializes in destination weddings, and while conveniently based in Manhattan, Shira is happy to travel for your wedding. A graduate of Syracuse University's Drama and Musical Theatre program, Shira spent a number of years in New York working as a professional actress, singer, and songwriter before being ordained as Cantor from Hebrew Union College. Shira has performed on stages in Israel, England and all over the United States and is currently touring her one woman show 'Bubby’s Kitchen' across the nation. In addition to her extensive stage credits, Shira has been involved in numerous productions and concerts that aim to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. These performances include the Broadway Benefit for Darfur, The Jewish Partisans Educational Foundation Benefit, Simon Weisenthal’s Humanitarian Award Ceremony and Wallenberg. Born and raised in Troy, NY on her family’s dairy farm as a second-and-a-half generation Holocaust survivor in an extraordinarily tight knit family, Shira, has a multi-dimentional, interdenominational history, with personal experience of all Jewish practices to draw from. There is nothing more precious in this world to her than her family, and nothing more thrilling than helping you sanctify your new family under the wedding canopy. Please contact me at cantor@eastendtemple.org Looking forward to speaking with you soon!

Rev Louis Olivieri's weddings are a celebration of love that are created uniquely for each couple. Whether you are planning a grand scale wedding or an intimate service, I will work with you to realize your dream. Each ceremony is a unique work of art; whether a blend of different faith traditions, a non-denominational spiritual expression, or a secular service. Inspiration comes from the couple, their story, and their vision for the kind of service they would like to have. There are no boundaries but your imagination and no two ceremonies are alike. The process is organic, easy and relaxed, and will result in a unique experience that honors your commitment, and reflects who you are as a couple. I also do destination weddings. Please inquire by email me at revlouisolivieri@aol.com or telephone me at 850-378-4044. Other services include: Rites of Passage Naming a baby, coming of age, blessing a home, encouraging a healing, saying good-bye to a loved one, all mark the cycles of our lives. Ritual is a way to honor these events, offer new beginnings or come to closure. They can be designed for the most intimate moments or the grandest celebrations.

Hi, I’m Rev. Annie, ordained Interfaith Minister & licensed Wedding Officiant in New York City for ALL couples. I am proud to celebrate Marriage Equality & was honored to officiate one of the 1st legal gay weddings in NYC on 7/24/11! I have over 15 yrs of experience in preparing and celebrating weddings, and have officiated close to 1,500 ceremonies all over NYC and surrounding areas, as well as destination weddings. I love what I do. It's my pleasure to create your civil, spiritual, non-denominational or religious ceremony with your participation-- including the personal, cultural, and romantic influences that mean the most to you. I can offer suggestions on readings, rituals, style of vows & ring exchange--and I love to hear your personal philosophy, inspiration, quotations & pop culture interests that will make your ceremony fun & meaningful for you. I have performed weddings in Central Park, hotel suites, chapels, private homes, rooftops, reception halls, restaurants and chartered cruises. I have done ceremonies at the beach, on the Brooklyn Bridge and in a helicopter over Manhattan. It's your dream and your day... I love to travel, I'll go anywhere you go. Whether you are eloping or inviting everyone you know, I am just as comfortable officiating a small, intimate service as I am in front of a large group of family and friends. Every couple I meet, every ceremony I celebrate, is special and memorable. I am confident, at ease, and at peace on your wedding day-- and I hope to allow you to feel the same way about your ceremony-- relaxed, ready, and truly present to enjoy and celebrate! Please visit my website: www.revannielawrence.com To inquire about my availability for your wedding call 917-620-6307 ... or contact me here: revannielawrence@gmail.com

Hello there, and welcome to my little slice of The Wedding Wire. I am a trained Lifecycle Celebrant - a graduate of The Celebrant Foundation & Institute - and am incredibly passionate about the art & magic of ceremony and ritual. I find myself deeply interested at once in our daily personal rituals, as well as honouring through ceremony the bigger milestone moments of our lives. Collaborating with my clients to create beautiful, meaningful and memorable ceremonies to mark these occasions is such an honour. A wedding can be very involved and even stressful at times, so it is a beautiful thing to bring it back to what it's all about - the love story, the promise of commitment, the sharing of vows; ie making the ceremony the center piece of your big day. I strongly believe in, and celebrate, marriage equality - love is love! In addition to my training at the CFI, I am ordained by the Universal Brotherhood and am thus licensed to marry in New York State, as well as in New Jersey. (I have also been known to officiate destination weddings). From elopements to grand affairs, short & sweet or ritual-filled lengthy ceremonies, spiritual or non-denominational, even "guerrilla style" weddings. I have officiated on a moving F train, a bustling Brooklyn Bridge, sandy beaches, amongst the trees, NYC rooftops and a myriad of special locations. Whatever kind of wedding ceremony you desire, we can make it happen! I very much enjoy working closely with each unique couple to create a ceremony reflecting who they are and what they want for their big day. I am very much looking forward to hearing from you, to learn more about your beautiful wedding day. Let's chat on the phone, or if you are local, let's meet for tea. Sacha Jones Ceremonies offers unique, personalized, love-story-centered wedding ceremonies in New York City and the surrounding areas, including Long Island, parts of New Jersey and upstate New York. www.sachjonesceremonies.com 212-714-8175

As an interfaith minister, trainer, coach and mentor, I use 20 years of professional experience to help clients create personalized, customized ceremonies and rituals. With knowledge and appreciation of the world’s major religions, coupled with keen intuition, I blend each client’s personal style, vision and belief system to reflect that individual or couple’s perfect expression of love and connection. My style is open and inviting, creating the space for others to tap into their creativity and individuality. I have been told I have a gentle and effective manner, excellent listening skills, and an ability to work with people, and events, with ease and humor. Whether it be creating and officiating a wedding ceremony, meeting one-on-one in a spiritual counseling session or passionately performing a house blessing, baby blessing or rite of passage ~ my enthusiasm for what I do is infectious. I would be honored to work with you to create an experience that will be unique and highly memorable for you and your guests. Blessings, Beth

Hello and Congratulations!! Your hearts have spoken and your ready to walk together down the growth-filled path called marriage. Your ceremony is the first step on this wedded journey and the opening to your new life. I believe that more than the setting, or the attire, or the reception, the ceremony should be the highlight of your wedding day. It captures the essence of the two individuals and their very special relationship as a couple. It is a declaration of your love as well as an expression of your individuality. It is truly the heart and foundation of the day. I will be honored to share this with you as your Wedding Officiant. I am an ordained interfaith, interspiritual, non-denominational wedding minister who embraces all cultures, religions, spiritual paths and traditions. I am universal in my approach to spirituality and my ceremonies reflect my respect and the validity of all paths For couples who want to incorporate their backgrounds into their ceremonies, I have a broad insight into the western traditions of Judaism, Catholicism, the various paths in Christianity ,as well as the Eastern paths of Hinduism, Buddhism, Yoga, Sufism, Islam, Shintoism, Confucianism and the Tao and Native American Spirituality and the indigenous tribes. For those couples who have chosen not to affiliate or connect to any tradition or culture, I have written and performed exquisite ceremonies based on the pure Spirit of Love with no mention of a deity. How we begin: Let’s start with a phone call and then schedule a complementary personal meeting to get to know each other and talk about your ideas and wedding details. I will listen diligently and If you don’t know where to start, I can give you suggestions based on the type and feeling of the ceremony you would like whether it be simple, elaborate or in between. I offer various Ceremonial materials as well as romantic, touching and heartfelt universal rituals and ideas to incorporate into the ceremony. I will work alongside you to create a wedding ceremony that is rich and alive, touching, uplifting and fun. . At your wedding you can be confident and stress-free because I will lead you through the ceremony with ease and clarity.....you just have to show up! Fees: My fees vary from $400 to $900 depending upon type of ceremony, time and materials needed to create the ceremony, distance traveled, and if my personal sound system is used. dianeshughes@earthlink.net 917-428-0849 347-964-5865

I look forward to working with you as we transform an ordinary place into Holy Space for you, your family, and your friends. Many couples have come to me as an ordained Interfaith minister when a church wedding is not an option for various and different reasons. Like you, they wanted to acknowledge the “Sacred” as they began their married life. We can create a wedding ceremony that will be a lasting memory of your wedding day. We can be very creative because we have many options. Please VISIT MY WEBSITE for detail on my services and fees.

I am a Licensed & Registered Wedding Officiant in The State of New York, affiliated with the Universal Life Church, a Non-Denominational organization. In addition to being able to perform your wedding services, I can help you with planning your wedding or special event with many services to choose from. My goal is to give you the wedding you've always Dreamed of that reflects you as a couple and your unique personality and style. With the passing of the Same Sex Law in New York City, I am thrilled to provide same sex marriages. I am LGBT Friendly and with the passing of the law in New York, I am registered to perform LGBT Weddings in New York City! Stress-free wedding ceremony planning begins now! Your engagement is a special time that you should enjoy to the fullest. Don't spend it stressing out about your wedding ceremony details. We'll discuss all your ideas at length, then design a ceremony with a variety of options for you to consider. You can rest assured that your ceremony will be beautiful and memorable. Whether you are looking for a intimate ceremony with just family or a big affair, I can help you design the perfect Wedding Ceremony! You can choose to have a ceremony in your home, a park or any place you'd like and I will be there. I can also provide bilingual ceremonies (English/Spanish). My fees are reasonable among wedding officiants in New York City and vary depending on the ceremony and its details. Hope to meet with you so that together we can start planning your wedding ceremony! Warmest Regards, Nancy Vargas, Wedding Officiant (718) 928-9966 Email: info@ceremoniesbynancy.com

Whether your wedding is an impromptu affair or has been months, even years, in the making, I want to help you fashion a ceremony that is beyond your wildest dreams. Your perfect wedding reflects your history, philosophy, and creativity – as individuals and as a couple. Let’s craft a wonderful, meaning-filled ceremony that expresses he most significant aspect of your lives… one that recognizes the profound commitment you are making, as well as the sheer joy of the occasion. My Ceremonies Somehow the actual wedding ceremony is often over-shadowed by the other elements of the wedding day—dresses, flowers, food, music, venues. I work with you to bring this vitally important life ceremony front and center to the celebration. My job, working with you, is to fashion an original and unforgettable ceremony that is yours and yours alone and to deliver that ceremony to perfection. Many couples that I work with have had limited experience with creative, personalized wedding or commitment ceremonies. Most of us are exposed to standard, “cookie cutter”weddings despite our particular religious affiliation or orientation. When I collaborate with a bride and groom, I help them think beyond their prior wedding experiences. Our planning is guided by questions including the following: What do you want to evoke with this ceremony? What makes you and your partner special? How did you find one another and fall in love? What are the religious, spiritual, and intellectual touchstones in your life? How can we honor your story, your family, your history? My hope is that you find it a fulfilling experience that will help you to honor you and your partner, to share your love for the other, and to crystallize the aspects of your life—family, traditions of faith and culture, personal history—that make you unique and have brought you to this day. And with careful, heart-felt preparation the wedding ceremony will unfold into an unforgettable experience for you and your honored guests. How it Works I am delighted to speak with you about the type of ceremony you have in mind. I invite you to a complimentary meeting to discuss your vision of the day. Our initial discussion helps me get to know you and vice versa, focusing on the big picture of your personal love story and preferences for the wedding. After determining your specific needs, I provide details about my fees for the service. The heart of a celebrant led wedding is the narrative of your story. Our first project is to create that anchor for the wedding. I’ll give you a survey that will help me learn about you and your love for your partner and draft an essay of your personal story for your review. As we move through this important process, we will discuss other elements of the wedding and your desires and hopes—readings, music, and rituals or customs you wish to include (from your own tradition or others). I provide unlimited access to materials for your consideration and review, to help you think creatively about the final ceremony. I will provide you with a complete draft of your ceremony, for edits and suggestions. I will revisit the draft completing as many revisions as are necessary to meet your approval and expectations.