New Jersey Wedding Officiant

Luxury weddings. Intimate elopements. Every ceremony written and delivered with the same care, no matter the size of the guest list.

BASED IN NEW JERSEY

WEDDING OFFICIANT & ELOPEMENT SPECIALIST

EST. 2014

I officiate large luxury weddings and small intimate elopements throughout New Jersey and the greater NY tri-state area, and I officiate weddings internationally as well. Whether you're planning a full ceremony surrounded by everyone you love, or a quiet moment with just the two of you, I bring the same level of care, preparation, and presence to every ceremony I write.

11+

YEARS OFFICIATING WEDDINGS

1,000+

CEREMONIES PERFORMED

197+

FIVE-STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS

SIMPLE, PRIVATE & STRAIGHTFORWARD

INTIMATE & MEANINGFUL CEREMONIES

PERSONALIZED CEREMONIES CREATED FOR LARGER, MORE TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS.

EXPEDITED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE SERVICE

BASED IN NEW JERSEY

MEET YOUR
OFFICIANT

EST. 2014

I'm Aretha Gaskin, a New Jersey wedding officiant and Certified Municipal Registrar.

For more than a decade, I've helped couples throughout New Jersey and the NY tri-state area create ceremonies that actually feel like them, whether that's a large wedding with a full guest list and a produced timeline, or an intimate elopement with just the two of you.

I bring the same preparation and presence to every ceremony I officiate, along with the legal and paperwork knowledge to make sure everything is handled correctly, no matter which path you choose.

FEATURED WEDDINGS

  • Hudson House, Jersey City, NJ

  • Bride and groom posing in the gardens at their luxury wedding at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, New Jersey

    Florentine Gardens, River Vale, NJ

    Caroline & Brett

  • The Venetian, Garfield, NJ

FEATURED ELOPEMENTS

KIND WORDS

From My Couples

WHY they CHOSE ARETHA

Jennifer & Abraham share their experience working with Weddings By Aretha and what made their ceremony so unforgettable.

YOUR WEDDING STARTS HERE.

Whether you’re planning a full wedding or an intimate elopement, check my availability for your date and let’s get started.