What is a wedding officiant?

A wedding officiant is someone that performs a wedding ceremony. Wedding officiants are also known as marriage officiants and wedding ministers. Make sure that the officiant you choose to perform your ceremony is licensed and registered. You can verify that the officiant is licensed by asking to see their Certificate of Registration and/or calling the City Clerk's office at 212.669.2778.

We want you to marry us. What should we do next?

Contact us to arrange a consultation. We will answer any questions that you have and help you to select a ceremony that is right for you.

What is the process of obtaining a marriage license in NYC?

In order to make a marriage legal, you will have to obtain a license from the City Clerk of New York. The bride and groom must appear at one of the borough offices twenty four hours prior to the ceremony to fill out an Affidavit and Application for Marriage License. You will also have to provide a money order for the amount of $35 payable to the "City Clerk of New York" along with identification. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: a valid passport, driver's license, military ID, U.S. Certification of Naturalization, U.S. Alien Registration Card, and Employment Authorization Card. You will also have to provide personal details including your name, address, date of birth, social security number and marital history. A blood test is not required. Although the marriage license is issued immediately, the couple must wait twenty four hours before the ceremony to discourage hastily made marriage decisions. The license is valid for 60 days.

What qualifications do you have?

We are fully licensed to officiate a wedding ceremony anywhere in the states of New York and New Jersey. We are also ordained interfaith ministers.

Who will marry us?

The officiant that you work with will be the officiant that performs the ceremony.

How many marriages do you officiate in a day?

We only officiate one marriage on any given day. We allow ample time for transportation and arrive to the wedding site 45 minutes to one hour before the ceremony.

What do you wear during the ceremony?

We will wear a suit, a simple black dress or a robe (black or white). Tell us what is important to you and we will ensure that our appearances meet your requirements.

What kind of wedding ceremonies do you offer?

We perform traditional, non-traditional, religious, non-denominational, spiritual, interfaith and civil ceremonies.

How long is the ceremony?

The length of the ceremony depends on the couple's preferences. We have many examples of ceremonies for you and your partner to choose from. The length of your ceremony depends on many variables; however, most ceremonies last between 15-30 minutes.

What is your fee?

Call or email us with the particulars of your wedding and we will respond within 24 hours.

Where do you perform ceremonies?

We are willing to travel anywhere in the five boroughs of New York City. We can officiate your wedding wherever you are planning to get married. This includes churches, parks, reception halls, country clubs and homes.

Is a rehearsal necessary?

A rehearsal with our officiant is not required. However, we are available if the couple feels more comfortable to rehearse the complete ceremony with the officiant present.

How will we be prepared for the ceremony?

The entire ceremony is scripted and the couple will have a copy of the script to view prior to the wedding.

What other services do you provide?

We also provide services for renewal of vows, elopements, commitment and same sex (gay marriage) ceremonies.

How can we pay for your services?

You can pay by credit card, check or money order. We require 50% of the payment prior to the ceremony.