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Westfield Wedding Officiant
Ready To Celebrate With Westfield’s Top Wedding Officiant?
My name is Aretha Gaskin, and I'm the owner of Weddings By Aretha, Westfield’s #1 marriage officiating service and one of The Knot's Best of Weddings 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 picks!
As a professional Wedding Officiant, Celebrant, and Coordinator, I am a skilled professional with years worth of experience in helping couples from all over the tri-state area celebrate their love with personalized wedding ceremonies.
When you choose Weddings by Aretha, I'll work with you to create your dream ceremony!
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Wedding Ceremony
While life is full of memories and milestones, nothing will ever truly compare to the joy of celebrating your wedding day! As a professional marriage officiant and celebrant, I will bring more than a personalized planning process and ceremony to the table; Weddings by Aretha will help you create the wedding celebration of your dreams!
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Elopement Ceremony
With couples prioritizing safe ceremonies in the wake of Covid-19, elopement ceremonies have seen a massive rise in popularity. After years of experience as a top-rated wedding and elopement planner I am prepared to work with you to create an intimate, romantic, and beautiful celebration of your love during these unprecedented times.
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Day-of Coordinator
In addition to officiating ceremonies, Weddings by Aretha also offers professional Day-of Coordination services! From ensuring your timeline is followed to checking in with vendors and guests, I will manage all of your event's details so you can enjoy a stress-free wedding day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Marriage License is a legal document you must obtain before getting married, as it permits you to get married in your state.
The Marriage Certificate is the document you receive after getting married and serves as proof of your marriage.
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In addition to judges, mayors, county clerks, and authorized ministers of all religions, civil celebrants certified by the Secretary of State and internet ministers may also perform wedding ceremonies in New Jersey!
For more detailed and updated information, please be sure to visit The New Jersey Department of Health.
Wondering where I fall on that list?
I’m a professional Wedding Officiant and Certified Celebrant certified by the State of New Jersey, and registered with the City of New York!
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At this time, all New Jersey couples are required to obtain a marriage license and have their marriage solemnized by a ceremony conducted by an officiant approved by the state.
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Well, hello there! Weddings By Aretha’s services are available in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond!
When searching for your perfect local officiant, I recommend using online resources such as The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Google (of course!)
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Although officiant costs can vary significantly depending on their offerings, many offer rates as low as $100.
While this might sound like great news, I highly recommend staying away from officiants with cheaper rates, as they are often inexperienced and unreliable.
In some cases, they don’t even have the appropriate credentials to make your marriage legal!
Always do your research!
Feel free to view my detailed pricing page for:
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Yes, you can get legally married in New Jersey without an official ceremony, but you ARE required to hire a professional wedding officiant for three main reasons:
1️⃣ To obtain your marriage license.
2️⃣ To deliver the Declaration of Intent (legally required.)
3️⃣ To sign, witness, and correctly process your marriage license with the appropriate Registrar’s Office.
Plus, with how fun we make the ceremony planning process, who would want to miss the opportunity to hire an officiant anyway?
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Suppose your marriage occurred within the Westfield municipality, and your marriage license was adequately signed, witnessed, and submitted for processing by your Officiant. In that case, you may apply for your Certified Marriage Certificate through the Westfield Regional Health Department or the State of New Jersey’s Vital Statistics and Registry!
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You can call the Westfield Registrar’s office, make an appointment to come in, pay, and pick up your Certified Marriage Certificate.
I recommend obtaining TWO copies of your Certified Marriage Certificate.
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New Jersey’s marriage license application costs $28. You may also contact your Local Registrar to learn more about your municipality’s fees.
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After submitting your marriage license application, there will be a 72-hour waiting period before it is issued.
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No, New Jersey Marriage Certificates are NOT public records.
Because these vital records are protected by law, they cannot be searched or accessed online.
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You can find marriage records through the State of New Jersey Department of Health’s Office of Vital Statistics and Registry.
You can also search for Vital records through your Local Registrar’s Office!
For more information, visit The Town of Westfield Regional Health Department.
About Westfield
Westfield is located in Union County and is roughly a 40-minute drive from New York City. Known for its picturesque parks, beloved restaurants, and popular shopping scene, Westfield boasts a bustling downtown area that locals and tourists alike are often spotted enjoying.
With its undeniable small-town charm, Westfield is a wonderful option for New Jersey and New York couples to explore when planning their wedding day!
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Notable Neighborhoods
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