Best Wedding Officiant in NYC for Memorable Ceremonies

When you marry the love of your life, the two of you are creating a powerful union during your wedding ceremony. This is possibly the most significant ceremony of your life, which is why it is so important to hire a wedding officiant in Manhattan who has the experience and finesse to guide you through each step.

I am an experienced marriage officiant who has been working with Manhattan couples for years. My professional experience combined with my distinguished sense of style allow me to create a wedding ceremony for you that showcases your true love story. Together, we will design a wedding experience that will lead to lifelong memories.

NYC Wedding Officiant Services & Packages

Wedding Ceremonies

I will work closely with you to create a Manhattan wedding ceremony that reflects your personal values and traditions. As an experienced marriage officiant, I can offer recommendations for readings, songs and poems that will enhance your wedding ceremony.

Elopement Ceremonies

I offer elopement packages NYC that will allow you to plan an intimate and personal wedding ceremony that includes your closest friends and family members. My experience in Manhattan and throughout NYC allows me to offer personalized suggestions for locations for your elopement ceremony.

LGBT Ceremonies

I firmly believe that every love story deserves to be shared and celebrated. As a welcoming and inclusive wedding officiant, I will design an LGBT ceremony that incorporates your values in a symbolic way.

About Aretha

I am an award-winning female wedding officiant NYC who has been working with couples in Manhattan for nearly a decade. My couples appreciate the fact that I do more than walk them through each step of the traditional wedding ceremony. Instead, I go above and beyond to personalize the process and design a wedding experience that is uniquely suited to them.

Your wedding ceremony is the perfect opportunity to share your love story with your family members, friends and chosen guests. I am proud to offer a wedding ceremony experience that features a distinguished sense of elegance and class while also being a welcoming, enjoyable and memorable moment for all involved.

I am currently accepting bookings for those searching for a last minute wedding officiant NYC for elopements and large weddings. I also am accepting bookings for 2021 and beyond. To learn more about the wedding officiant services that I offer, set up a virtual consultation today.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The cost for a professional wedding officiant varies depending on the caliber, experience and credentials of that officiant.

    For a top notch officiant you can expect the price to start at $1,500.00 for a beautiful customized wedding ceremony.

    Feel free to visit my comprehensive pricing page for a full breakdown of my prices.

  • An appropriately credentialed person or clergy can officiate your New York wedding ceremony.

    If your wedding is happening within the five boroughs, be sure to ask your officiant if he/she is registered with the City Clerk’s office.

  • You can call the office of the City Clerk at (212) 669-8077 to find out if your officiant is registered with the City Clerk’s Office.

  • Tipping is not required but is always appreciated.

    My couples tips range between $100 and $500.

  • Depending on that individual’s credentials, they can be called either a wedding officiant, marriage officiant, marriage celebrant, pastor, etc.

    You can visit my Meet Aretha page to learn more about me and my credentials.

  • You can visit my comprehensive pricing page for a full breakdown of my prices.

Day-Of Coordination Services

I also offer day-of coordination services for Manhattan couples that have booked me as their wedding officiant. My day-of coordination services include:

  • Coordinating a timeline for your wedding day.

  • Serving as a point-of-contact for all of your vendors.

  • Managing the last-minute details on your wedding day.

  • Unlimited telephone contact and emailing with weekly check-ins.

  • Ensuring that everything goes according to plan.

And so much more!

NYC Neighborhoods

Top Experience

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City with its iconic Gothic architecture
High Line Park in New York City showcasing elevated green space and city skyline
Guggenheim Museum in New York City featuring its iconic spiral architecture

Top Sights in NYC

Central Park in New York City with lush greenery and city skyline
Times Square in New York City bustling with bright lights and billboards
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City showcasing its grand facade and entrance
Rockefeller Center in New York City with its iconic ice skating rink and towering buildings
The Empire State Building towering over New York City’s skyline
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City featuring its contemporary art exhibits

Notable Neighborhoods

The Upper East Side in New York City showcasing its elegant residential buildings and tree-lined streets
Harlem in New York City featuring vibrant street scenes and historic architecture
Tribeca in New York City with its trendy lofts and cobblestone streets