Review of Mirelle When my husband and I first began looking for a wedding officiant, we had a few simple conditions: -Experienced with non-denominational ceremonies -Friendly -Willing to work with us to craft a personalized ceremony -Flexible for time/place -Reasonable price You'd think it would be pretty easy find this in a place like New York, right? Nope. Also, since this was just a small ceremony that we planned on our own (less than 10 people), I had no idea where to start. I was lucky enough to blindly stumble upon Mirelle on Google. She not only fulfilled, but surpassed all of these requirements and we are so, so grateful to have had her. First of all, she is incredibly easy to talk to. We first asked her a few questions on the phone, and then Skype. See, the thing that I was MOST terrified of was an old, stuffy, religious officiant who was completely out-of-touch and would not be able to make our ceremony personalized to our story. Mirelle, in contrast, is like a fun girlfriend who happens to have an incredible way with words. She went out of her way to ask us a detailed history of how we met, when we got together, the engagement, etc. I have to give credit to wedding officiants. I feel like if I were hearing cheesy romantic stories over and over again, I'd get sick of it. But Mirelle's planned program was so heartfelt that we saved excerpts of it for our wedding scrapbook. Like this one: "Life is unpredictable.... but wherever life leads, they will be on the journey together--loving, laughing...and eating lots of tapas!" Amazing. Secondly, Mirelle was organized. She not only helped us to put together a plan with less than a month's notice, but she went above and beyond to suggest potential spots in Central Park that would be suitable for the ceremony. We also come from a patchwork-quilt of backgrounds, and poor Mirelle did a great job of integrating all of the ethnic wedding customs we dumped on her shoulders. Note that most of this was done through email and Skype, so for all you people with hectic schedules - it CAN be done quite easily. Lastly, Mirelle was sincere. As we all know, the wedding ceremony is so vital... it is, quite literally, the beginning of your life together. I feel like everyone gets really excited about dresses and cakes and flowers, but don't forget that the ceremony is REALLY what the wedding is about. Okay don't laugh (dorky history major here), but to me, a good wedding officiant is like an old Gaelic or Nordic bard, like the writer of Beowulf... you need the material for a story, but you also need someone to put it together in a beautiful way. Not a wedding officiant who ignores the couple's requests, is intimidating or judgmental, or makes exaggerated, sappy speeches - but someone who can tell their story and also help provide perspective and insight on what is to come. We wanted something short, sweet, and simple, and I honestly can't think of anything that would have surpassed the ceremony Mirelle helped us to plan. Anyhow, as you can see, we found Mirelle absolutely lovely and the perfect choice. Please know that this is a REAL review, and I've already given Mirelle permission to use us as references for any potential couples. Fingers crossed I won't be looking for a wedding officiant again in the future :) But I can recommend her to any pairs in New York looking for their own bard to describe their own epic saga together :) read more

I cannot express enough how grateful my partner Chelsea and I are for Alex's exceptional service as the officiant at our wedding. From the moment we first connected, Alex demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism, care, and genuine commitment to making our day unforgettable. Communication was seamless from start to finish. Alex took the time to get to know us through a video call, where he not only discussed logistics but also took a genuine interest in understanding our story and what mattered most to us on our big day. He provided a comprehensive form and questionnaire, ensuring every detail was tailored to our preferences. On the day of the wedding, Alex's presence was reassuring and comforting. He arrived early at the venue, equipped with a wealth of knowledge and a calming demeanor. His attention to detail was impeccable, providing us with a clear play-by-play of what to expect, which alleviated any pre-ceremony jitters we may have had. One of the standout moments was when Alex graciously helped me with my bowtie, showcasing his willingness to go above and beyond his duties. His guidance on writing our vows ensured that Chelsea and I were perfectly in sync during the ceremony, creating a truly heartfelt and cohesive experience. What truly sets Alex apart is his ability to make you feel seen and valued as a couple. His words of encouragement and reminders to focus on each other during moments of nervousness or doubt were incredibly touching and made our ceremony even more meaningful. In summary, Alex exceeded our expectations in every way possible. While his role may have been professional, the impact he made on our special day will forever hold a place in our hearts. I cannot recommend Alex and his company highly enough to anyone seeking an officiant who truly cares about making your wedding day unforgettable. Thank you, Alex, for being an integral part of our love story. read more

This review is for our wonderful officiant, Amanda Mason. We knew she's our person from the very first email communication - warm, professional, friendly, and super prompt! We had a pretty short time to plan our elopement ceremony as we were going through the "90-day fiance" visa process. Luckily we were able to schedule an initial zoom meet from India, and once we figured out which package we were going for - the "marriage license signing" - we went through a few emails to finalize the wedding venue. Amanda was super helpful with her recommendations and location photos to help us decide what's right for our intimate ceremony (6 guests). We got married in Central Park and we couldn't be happier. It was all perfect! Days before the event we met in-person and went through the details and order of events. She made the effort to learn our story, and the right pronunciation of our long Indian names, and this was truly appreciated. At our request, she weaved a traditional Hindu "sindoor ceremony" into the script - this is where the groom applies vermillion powder on the forehead of the bride. The rest of the ceremony was simple, short and sweet - we read our own vows after Amanda's beautiful introduction, followed by the exchange of wedding rings and the official pronouncement and signing. By the end of the event, it seemed like a friend got us married. Cannot recommend her more. I know weddings can be stressful, and going through these sites can seem like an endless maze, but she truly is the best! We feel lucky and blessed, and our guests in attendance and even friends who witnessed virtually, all praised her. If you work with Amanda, you are sure to have a beautiful and memorable wedding experience! Officiant NYC charges a 30% advance to secure date and time. The rest can be cleared via zelle or venmo directly with your officiant. read more

Dear Future Happily Married Couple, I am pleased to recommend Kim as the Officiant in your future Wedding Ceremony. She is professional, polite, heart-felt, and listens in detail to any request made. From our first contact with her via email, to the end result of our ceremony, Kim was courteous and friendly the entire time. She was very patient with us, and open-minded to our wants and needs. Kim gave us great advice on the outline we chose, pointing out where it was too repetitive. She also gave suggestions to what worked better for us. Myself being a shy person that does not particularly enjoy large crowds, I was extremely nervous about our wedding being in such a public location - Central Park....in New York City. Being the calm, cool, and collected individual that she is, Kim made me feel completely comfortable, and there was never an awkward moment. Our ceremony was small and simple with just us and our parents, but Kim still worked diligently to make it perfect. She trekked across areas around the Gapstow Bridge looking for the best spot to capture our most treasured memories. She pulled me aside, and listened as I described how our trip to New York had been so far (it was a crazy adventure!). She calmly and positively talked me through the "misplacement" of my wedding ring by our witness, my partner's Mother. She did all of those things and so much more. Months prior to our big day, she gave us a question and answer form to fill out separately. She pulled information from that form, and blended it into our ceremony so sweetly and perfectly. It was a wonderful addition to an already beautiful reading. Our ceremony was unforgettable, and Kim helped to make it just that. For all of these reasons, I think Kim is an excellent choice to Officiate your ceremony. You will not regret your decision! read more

To start, I had no idea how difficult and complicated it is to get married in NJ lol. My fiance (now husband) and I decided very last minute that we wanted to register our marriage and have a very small intimate ceremony and eventually plan a bigger celebration with friends and family. This was decided a few days before our targeted day for the ceremony. As someone who did not do any research till the last minute, I immediately called the city hall in our home town as well as a few nearby towns in NJ and even the New York City hall. I always thought it would be a pretty simple process BUT IT WAS NOT. A lot of the places in NJ didn't have any officiants readily available and the one in New York was a headache to deal with. We were beyond stressed by this fact and also because of our last minute decision to do have the ceremony that same week.Just as I was about to give up, I decided to explore the possibility of looking else where and reached out to a few officiants. Right off the bat Officiant NYC responded within minutes to my inquiry and Alex our officiant hopped on the call with us. Not only did he go over all the questions I had but he also gave wonderful insights and recommendation having done these ceremonies for so many couples. Alex through out the process eased my worry and stress and really allowed us to just to focus on our special day. He truly went above and beyond and we couldn't be more grateful. Alex if you're reading this, thank you so much again for all the help! We're beyond grateful for the guidance! If you're thinking of getting an officiant I definitely recommend Officiant NYC, they are beyond professional and the way they go about their services is absolutely amazing! I can't recommend them enough! read more

Deciding to travel from the UK to New York to get married, we had originally planned to get married at the City Hall Clerks office but then wanted something a bit more personal and decided to get married in central park. Looking at various sites and reviews we chose Suanne to marry us. Suanne asked us to set up Skype prior to us travelling which gave us a chance to speak to her face to face and ask any questions we may have. Any e mails we sent were responded to quickly and efficiently. The service was perfect and we were able to choose poems, and really anything we felt made our wedding that extra bit special . We chose for part of our service a truce bell, the idea being that if we were to argue at home we ring the bell and makes us feel about our wedding day and it sits with pride of place now on my fire place hoping we don't have to ring it but knowing if we did that it will take us back to that day. Suanne also advised of hairdressers, florist, photographers etc. and everyone I used was from her list and they were faultless. I even decided to go with a violinist something I hadn't considered prior. I had travelled to New York with just my partner taking no family and friends and on the morning admit to a brief thought have we done the right thing but once we arrived at Gapstow bridge and met Suanne and our service commenced, I couldn't wish for a more perfect day. The next day sat in the clerks office getting my extension to make our wedding legal in the UK we met another couple from the UK that had done the same as us and used an officiant but they had not had a very good service so there are bad ones out there. If you are getting married in New York use Suanne and her service as she made our day just prefect. read more

We didn't think we needed to hire an officiant for our Star Wars themed wedding. Our Rabbi, who was also one of my closest friends, was all set to do the ceremony. Sadly, he passed away several months before we were to be married. This left a blemish on our wedding day that we thought was insurmountable - how do you replace someone who knew us as a couple from the very first day of our relationship? Someone who has been a friend for even longer than the bride and groom even knew each other? The answer came in the form of an e-mail from Alex of NYC Officiant. We had requested a quote for services, and we were blown away by the kind, compassionate, and sympathetic response that we received from Alex - which also started with "you have found your Jedi." He acknowledged our loss and softly walked us through the process of planning a ceremony. Alex was very flexible and giving of his time, treating us as individuals and making us feel special right from the start - this was not going to be a "cookie cutter" ceremony by any means. We wanted to incorporate the Star Wars theme into our ceremony in a classy and subtle way - Alex NAILED the perfect mix of fun and seriousness. Alex became familiar with our "story" and was able to speak to the unique aspects of our relationship. Alex crafted an interesting and compelling ceremony that left our guests equally in laughter and tears of joy. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Alex and NYC Officiant. The true test is always the audience, and many of our guests remarked how interesting and engaging both the ceremony was, as well as Alex himself. He truly did the impossible by filling the shoes of someone who we thought was irreplaceable. read more

Review from the groom In short, couldn't recommend Kim highly enough. We had an amazing day and the service was perfect. Long-please read on: A couple of years ago, I decided I'd like to take a trip to New York city with my then girlfriend Carly (UK couple). Carly liked the idea of visiting New York and was thrilled with the idea of getting married during our stay. We both had the idea of having a small intimate service in central park rather than a big church service, so booked a trip for ourselves and Carly's patents. We found Kim through searching for wedding officiants on Google. We had a super quick response after sending an email and was soon speaking to Kim face to face on Skype. We knew straight away we needed Kim for our wedding. Kim was extremely helpful and provided us with so much help, support and recommendations for all the things we needed for our big day. We had a list of vendors where we found our photographer, Kristy May (amazing), hair and makeup and also a nice restaurant. We didn't want a religious service so we each sent an email to Kim about our relationship so Kim could get an idea of what to include. The outcome of this was perfect. It was so lovely and personal and everything we wanted from a wedding service. Not only was the communication beforehand fantastic, the support given on the actual wedding day helped ease our nerves as we needed to make last minute adjustments. We had bad weather but Kim helped us get to a better location in central park. It was lonely to meet Kim in person after speaking online. If you're thinking of getting married in NYC, get in touch with Kim, you will not be disappointed! Luke and Carly Taylor read more

We are from the UK and wanted to get married in Central Park in NYC so obviously we were a little anxious about organising the event from a distance and without meeting the registrant in person. Kim was really flexible and supportive we had a couple of Skype calls so that we could get the "feel" of whether there was a chemistry between us and Kim an also to see if we felt her style was compatible with what we were hoping the day would be. It was just going to be us, Kim and a photographer so getting this right was essential as with such an intimate group there was nowhere to hide a disjoint. Kim sent us loads of information, suggestions and guidance so that we could build a ceremony that represented us, the day we wanted and the aspirations we had for the future. There was a lot of detail built up with Kim not on just how the event would run but also us as a couple and individuals so that we could make sure the ceremony was tailored to us. It was the little things that Kim suggested that really made the event ours such as acknowledging those who were not there physically with us and those who have left us that had a profound influence on our lives. During the ceremony we really felt Kim was in it with us sharing the jokes and even a tear. The whole experience was a delight and surprise that someone that never met us in person before we arrived at the park gates cared so much about our amazing day to spend so much time and energy to make sure it was right. Thanks Kim you are a star! read more

Mirelle As a "mature" couple about to get married, we were looking for a simple but meaningful ceremony. My husband and I are both only children and all of our parents are deceased so we were planning a very private ceremony in my back yard with my daughter and her family, a photographer and a Justice of the Peace. I found Mirelle on line and called her to talk about my vision for our ceremony. Mirelle got it, she sent over a few sample ceremonies as a guide. Her proposals included suggestions for a wide variety of cultures and religions. We had a few conversations where she helped me to find and tailor a ceremony that fit my vision. I particularly liked that she proposed language that acknowledged my husband's and my own decreased parents, that was so very touching. On the day of the service Mirelle arrived promptly, the ceremony was serene and lovely....just as I envisioned it. I would highly recommend Mirelle, she is easy to work with, was very flexible (I travel a lot and she made herself available, including outside of normal business hours). Additionally I changed locations and times a couple of times and again, Mirelle was flexible and accommodating. Not to mention she is quite attractive and stylish so our wedding pictures look great!! read more

A Perfect Officiant for a Perfect Day We cannot say enough good things about Juan Enrique Toro. From our first conversation, it was clear that he genuinely cared about getting to know us and crafting a ceremony that reflected our unique love story. On our wedding day, he delivered something far beyond our expectations -- a heartfelt, moving, and beautifully tailored ceremony that had us (and our guests!) in tears and smiles the whole way through. Juan has a gift for making people feel seen and connected. His words were thoughtful and sincere, and his presence brought such a calming, joyful energy to the day. We've heard from countless guests who said it was one of the most meaningful ceremonies they've ever witnessed -- and we agree completely. He was also incredibly professional and detail-oriented, handling everything from the marriage license to communication with grace and efficiency. Not only is he an exceptional officiant, but he's also just a warm, wonderful human being. If you're looking for someone who will honor your love, tell your story with heart, and bring genuine magic to your ceremony, Juan is the one. Thank you, Juan, for helping make our day unforgettable. We will cherish your words and presence forever. - Q'uanne & Quinlan read more

We travelled internationally from Australia to get married in Central Park, NYC, with our immediate families and closest friends. Choosing Alex as our celebrant was one of the best decisions we made. From the start, Alex made the entire process so easy for us. He organised a pre-wedding online meeting to go over our wishes for the ceremony, coming prepared with great ideas and helpful information to guide us on our vows. He was incredibly respectful of our vision and ensured every detail aligned with what we wanted. The pre-wedding questionnaire Alex provided was a fantastic tool to help us reflect on the ceremony and personalise it to truly represent us as a couple. On the day, Alex went above and beyond. He was not only professional and composed but also warm and engaging, creating a beautiful ceremony that we will cherish forever. To top it off, he took care of sending our marriage licence back to the clerk's office--a huge help for two Australians travelling abroad! We can't recommend Alex and OfficiantNYC highly enough. The service was exceptional and highly affordable, making it perfect for any couple looking for a stress-free and heartfelt wedding ceremony in NYC. Thank you, Alex, for making our special day unforgettable! read more

We had the pleasure of working with James for our intimate rooftop elopement. James was very communicative the entire time leading up to the wedding date. When we first booked him, we hopped on a call just to talk a little bit about expectations and our personal love story. About a month out from the wedding date, he sent us the script for our ceremony for feedback and edits. It was a super simple and easy process. He answered questions we had about our wedding location, which was originally supposed to be at cop cot (central park), and he was very flexible when we decided to switch locations (the day of) to my in law's rooftop in greenwich village. James is experienced and knowledgeable about the flow of weddings. One of our concerns about Cop Cot was that there would have been a wedding right before the time slot we booked. James assured us that he can communicate with the photographer of the party before and give them a gentle nudge if time cut close, which really helped ease my mind. We had a beautiful ceremony. And everything went really smoothly. The ceremony speech James gave was beautiful. I couldn't be happier with the ease and professionalism of the service :) Thank you for braving the cold rainy weather with us James! read more

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with OFFICIANT NYC, and especially with Alex, who officiated our wedding. From the very beginning, Alex was warm, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made the entire ceremony feel deeply personal and meaningful. On the day of our wedding, Alex brought such a calm and reassuring presence. He spoke beautifully, struck the perfect balance between heartfelt and lighthearted, and truly captured our story in a way that felt authentic to us. Our family, who attended the ceremony, commented on how touching and memorable the ceremony was--it set the tone perfectly for the entire day. What really stood out was Alex's attention to detail and genuine care. He guided us through the process with ease, answered all our questions, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly. We felt completely confident and supported every step of the way. If you're looking for an officiant who is thoughtful, engaging, and truly passionate about what he does, we cannot recommend OFFICIANT NYC--and especially Alex--highly enough. He made our ceremony unforgettable, and we're so grateful he was the one who married us. read more

I had found Kim via her website after my husband and I had met with another wedding officiant but we didn't feel an immediate connection with that person. My husband and I reached out to Kim via e-mail and she was quick to respond. We set up a time to meet via Skype as our schedules didn't permit an initial face to face. It didn't take us long to know that we wanted Kim to be our wedding officiant. She assisted us in the writing of our ceremony by providing sample scripts that served as a guide for us and helped us to incorporate elements of our culture and religious beliefs. Kim was at the venue at the arranged time and she led us through a final review of the ceremony beforehand. Kim was wonderful to work with and she helped us to make our intimate ceremony in Central Park a truly special, emotional and beautiful moment. Kim is very professional and immediately puts you at ease with her calm demeanour. I would like to note that we had decided to move up the wedding date and we arranged it on a day when she was available so that she could still officiate; that's how much we liked her! My husband and I recommend Kim to anyone who is looking for a wedding officiant. read more

Amanda was amazing! She officiated our wedding in mid-June, was so lovely to work with and really made the day special. We didn't want anything too "traditional" or over the top, and she worked with us to tell our story in our own way. We were nervous about writing our own vows and she put together so many beautiful ideas based on a call with us just telling her about how we met. She was also incredibly flexible, understanding and patient even though we were somewhat disorganized on our end (not being on top of finalizing plans and sometimes being late to calls!). On the day of the wedding, she read our vows in both English and Spanish for our side of the family in Spain which made it even more special and inclusive (being flexible to accommodate this last minute request). We got married at a popular public spot in Central Park and she even showed up early to hold the space for us. Honestly so impressed with how thoughtful and professional she was. Just an overall sweet person who genuinely seems to love her job of bringing people together :) She made what could have been a stressful process much easier and we were just so grateful to have her by our side that day. read more

We were so happy with Suanne Bonan as our wedding officiant! Early on in the planning process, we had a FaceTime call with her and we felt like we clicked with her right away. She walked us through each part of the ceremony and went over all the options we had. She then sent us a document with examples and templates for each part of the ceremony to choose from. Neither of us had much of an idea of how we wanted the ceremony to go, so having this document as a guide was extremely helpful! She also gave us a questionnaire that we each filled out, that she used to make the ceremony more personal. We were sent a draft of the ceremony a few weeks ahead of time so that we could read and make any necessary changes. She had added in some humor as well which we both liked. On the day of the wedding, we found out only a few hours before the wedding that the bride's father unfortunately wasn't going to be able to make it to the ceremony. She was able to quickly adapt the ceremony to accommodate, and she helped her feel calm about it. Suanne was wonderful to work with and we would absolutely recommend her! read more

What can we say about Amanda, but that she made our special day so much better! We are from Houston, and she worked with us through the entire process, from months out to days before. She scoped out the area we reserved in Central Park before we even arrived and sent photos, suggesting alternates, which worked out great due to the icy weather. Her thoroughness and attention to detail couldn't have been any better. Our guests even mentioned how wonderful and happy she was before, during, and after our ceremony. Her presence was uplifting, and she was extremely professional. If we did it all over again, Amanda would be our choice. - Great Communication - Professional from beginning to end - EXTREMELY Helpful outside the realm of what you would expect from an Officiant - Great Attitude - Made paperwork easy to complete - Sent reminders for necessary documentation - ******* Ensured a personalized experience!!!! ******** - Easy payment options - Simply a wonderful person with a HUGE heart and desire for happiness!!!! You will not regret choosing Amanda!!!! read more

Amanda was absolutely wonderful to work with. From our very first meeting, she made us feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely excited for our ceremony. She took the time to get to know us, provided thoughtful feedback on our vows, and guided us through the entire process with kindness and care. On our wedding day, she delivered a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony that felt personal, warm, and authentic. Her calm presence helped us feel at ease, and so many of our guests commented on how meaningful the ceremony was. One thing that was especially important to us was finding someone who could connect with both sides of our family. Amanda is a native English speaker and also speaks Spanish, which made her a fantastic choice for our bilingual wedding. She was able to communicate effortlessly with everyone and made all of our guests feel included. We're so grateful we chose Amanda to be part of our wedding and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who is professional, compassionate, and truly invested in making your ceremony special. read more