Rev. Dr. Samora Smith, (DMin) of Common Ground Ceremonies is a highly acclaimed and award-winning wedding officiant, interfaith minister, and pre-marital coach based in New York City. Dr. Samora brings more than 14 years of experience as an officiant and has united more than 3,000 couples of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds. Rev. Dr. Samora was born and raised in NYC and comes from a multi-faith and multi-racial family which naturally gives her the compassion and sensitivity needed when working with diverse couples. Rev. Dr. Samora's approach is couple-centered, love-filled, and most importantly inclusive, always carrying the intention to create a heartfelt experience and most importantly, a lasting memory for all who are present.

Services Offered

Common Ground Ceremonies offers personalized ceremonies that reflect the individual styles and tastes of each couple. Rev. Dr. Samora performs a wide spectrum of ceremonies including non-denominational ceremonies, spiritual weddings, interfaith ceremonies, LGBTQ weddings, vow renewals, and baby namings. She is also a licensed Hypnotherapy and Sound Healing therapist specializing in supporting individuals and couples with marriage prep, relationship skills, and individual growth. Rev. Dr. Samora understands the importance of seamless service, offering support to each couple beyond the wedding, not only ensuring a wonderful wedding, but also a successful, and fulfilling marriage.

Rev. Dr. Samora has also invited her "brother from another mother" mentee, and now colleague Antonio Rodriguez, a Spanish-speaking and bilingual officiant to join the Common Ground Ceremonies family. Antonio has been performing many ceremonies with them over the past couple of years, and we are grateful to have him be a part of the team. If you are interested in hiring him for your ceremony, please send us an inquiry.