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I’m a supporter of all who love each other and want to be married. Straight, gay, interracial, intercultural, everyone! All are entitled to their day of beauty.

I have performed weddings for many different couples, some I’ve known and some I only met a short time before their wedding. I’ve been lucky enough to work in large halls, small bars, and even some family rooms. I meet with every couple first and get to know them so that it’s not just a generic ceremony, it's yours.

YellowBird Wedding believes that you found the person you love and want to marry. The rest should be simple...because simple is beautiful...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$350

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$350

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$25

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.

In which states are you licensed?

NY

What languages do you speak?

English
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Trisha Sent on 10/16/2015
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We couldn't have asked for a better officiant! We were confident that Michelle would do a good job based on other reviews and family personal reviews but we never expected her to make us feel like we were the only two people in the world and personalize her words to fit us so well. We are more spiritual than religious and we were worried that our families would be offended/ disappointed not having scriptures from the bible. Also, we were worried it would be too short since we though there wasn't much to fill in the time without that kind of stuff. We had a wine ceremony which Michelle did wonderfully with the meaning and story of it. She went above and beyond with quotes and her own words to make a beautiful ceremony for us that we will never forget. She didn't attend the rehearsal, which she states in her first meeting and on her website, unless it's necessary. She didn't need to come. She did a fabulous job and having never heard what she wrote before, we were genuinely stunned and it added so much to the authenticity of our ceremony and truly showed our love that day.
Crystal
Crystal K. Sent on 03/06/2024
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The Kelly’s

We Highly Recommend Michelle . We were completely unaware of the work in putting a small wedding ceremony together, Michelle was here from the beginning till the end. She even knows how to do a tie, when I had no clue. We love the thought & time she put in the ceremony and being available for anything we needed.
Leah
Leah K. Sent on 12/15/2023
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Amazing!

My husband and I just got married this past Saturday and we had the BEST experience with Karen. She really took the time to get to know us throughout the wedding planning process and our ceremony was absolutely flawless-I don't think it could have gone any better! There wasn't a dry eye at the ceremony and so many people commented on what a beautiful job Karen did. If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding, we highly recommend Karen Younus through YellowBird!!!!
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Whenever our clients ask us if we have an officiant to recommend to them, Michelle is always the first one who comes to mind. We have observed her officiate many weddings for our clients, and every single time, she does a fabulous job. Her ceremonies are personal, warm, and specifically tailored to reflect the uniqueness of each couple. She is a very talented public speaker, and she has a knack for making anyone feel instantly comfortable. We love her, and we're confident that you will, too!

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