Wedding Officiant: 5-Star Rated In New Jersey

Designing Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies for 10+ Years!

Welcome to Weddings By Aretha!

Your wedding day is all about you, and it should be nothing short of magical. At Weddings By Aretha, my passion is to make your special day as unique and memorable as your love story.

Personalized Ceremonies Just for You

Every couple has a unique story, and your wedding ceremony should reflect that. I’ll work closely with you to create a custom wedding ceremony that captures your relationship perfectly. Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or an intimate elopement, I’m here to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on what truly matters – each other.

Wedding Services

  • Couple laughing and enjoying their wedding ceremony delivered by Wedding Officiant Aretha.

    Wedding Ceremonies

    Your wedding ceremony is one of the most monumental moments of your life. Together, we'll craft a personalized wedding ceremony that perfectly reflects your unique love story. From traditional to contemporary, your wedding ceremony will be tailored just for you.

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  • Couple exchanging wedding rings during their elopement ceremony officiated by Wedding Officiant Aretha Gaskin

    Affordable Elopements

    Dreaming of an intimate and romantic elopement? Let’s make it a reality. Your special moment deserves to be unforgettable, and with my expertise, it will be. Whether it’s a quiet beach or a beautiful park, your elopement will be as unique and magical as your love story.

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Ceremonies In Motion

  • Couple sealing their wedding vows with a kiss during their wedding ceremony officiated by Wedding Officiant Aretha Gaskin
  • Couple joyfully leaving their wedding ceremony after getting married, officiated by Aretha Gaskin.
  • Newly married couple sharing a joyful moment immediately following their wedding ceremony with officiant Aretha Gaskin
  • Couple exchanging their ring vows during the ceremony, officiated by Aretha Gaskin
  • Bride, groom, and Wedding Officiant Aretha Gaskin sharing a happy moment during the wedding ceremony.
  • Bride, groom, and Wedding Officiant Aretha Gaskin after an intimate elopement in the Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York City.
  • couple during their wedding ceremony with Marriage Celebrant Aretha Gaskin, capturing a meaningful moment.
  • Bride and groom exchanging wedding rings during their ceremony at Florentine Gardens, River Vale, New Jersey, officiated by Marriage Celebrant Aretha
  • LGBT couple with their Marriage Celebrant after an elopement at the Hoboken Waterfront, New Jersey

 FAQs

  • You can simply click the blue button throughout the website to book a consultation.

    Simple Elopement – click this form.

    Large Weddings – click this form.

  • I’d be happy to help! Click on the elopement form to give me some general information on what you’re looking for and then I’ll get right back in touch with you.

    If you’re having a large wedding however, please complete this form.

  • Absolutely! Once you book me as your wedding officiant, I will walk you through the entire process to get you legally married.

    You can find some general information on the marriage license process here.

  • Of course you can! Whether you’re having a large wedding or a simple elopement, you can certainly write your own vows. And if you need some help from me, I’m here to help you!

African American couple gazing into each other's eyes after their wedding ceremony, capturing a tender and intimate moment.

“We have gotten so many compliments about how beautiful our ceremony was and how effortlessly it flowed. Aretha spoke about our love as if she’d known us for years. Her words were perfectly crafted and truly embodied us as a couple. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony.”

— Leesha & Richard