I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sandra O'Connell or Hudson Valley Ceremonies. Not only did she…read morestreamline the bride's "to do" list by recommending musicians and florists, her excellent knowledge of wedding-day requirements helped ,  my Daughter in Law Amanda immensely, saving her lots of computer search time and false-starts.  Her help walking us through the rehearsal was vital, getting us organized the day of and "on our spots" at the right critical time. It's all such a whirlwind of activity. And the logistics at our farm were challenging, to say the least. I also greatly appreciated how, during the actual wedding and party afterward, Sandra and her assistant were there, in the background, keeping the caterer happy, moving tables, shuttling slightly inebriated guests to their cars, (thank you, especially for that. I think I would still find people walking the horse pasture fence, looking for their cars.) And for doing the behind-the-scenes things that rarely are noticed, unless they're not done. (For example, one of the porta potties malfunctioning). Sandra handled that with quiet speed. And mostly I appreciated how she took care of Amanda's mother's doilies, the family mementoes, tucking things away in the pool house for safe keeping. And for a good, general tidying up at the end of the night.

We were married this past September at Timber Lake Camp and had the wedding (and weekend) of our…read moredreams thanks to Sandra O'Connell at Hudson Valley Ceremonies. If you don't get to the end of this review and only read one thing: Hiring Sandra was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is beyond dedicated to giving you the wedding of your dreams, and her ability to execute and make it ALL happen is nothing short of extraordinary. Every wedding needs a Sandra! We had the pleasure of working with Sandra from the beginning of our wedding planning journey all the way through our 3 day wedding weekend. When we were stumped looking for venues that could accommodate our large guest list AND a weekend-long celebration. Sandra approached us with a "think outside the box" venue: Timber Lake Camp, a beautifully serene summer camp nestled in the Catskills. We were unsure about the idea of a summer camp wedding but trusted her instinct - and thankfully we did. The day we visited the camp we knew it was PERFECT. 500 gorgeous acres with plenty of room to accommodate ALL of our guests, that we could have all to ourselves for an entire weekend - camp cabins, facilities, staff, and all! It truly felt like she had pulled a rabbit out of a hat and that was only the start of Sandra's magic! Throughout the entire year and a half long planning process, Sandra lent us her ear and expertise: she listened to our wishes, concerns, thoughts; guided us through a million different decisions; provided alternative options/ideas to meet our budget; and found the perfect vendors to bring our vision to life. She sat in on our calls with the coordinator at the camp, and even made visits to the camp with us - including one visit during a snowstorm! She also managed our multitude of vendors (including 3 separate caterers!) from the initial inquiries all the way through to the end of packing up after the wedding. When the wedding weekend came around, Sandra stayed on site all 3 days and made every event run smoothly - we felt like she was somehow everywhere all at once! We had multiple events, including our rehearsal, a Welcome BBQ, Karaoke Night, late night bonfire, and activities throughout the camp. If there were any hiccups, we didn't know about them! The day of the wedding, between everything she was coordinating and the multiple vendors on-site, she somehow still found time to check in with us to make sure we were okay. But honestly we truly felt at ease with Sandra running the show. Her professionalism, calmness, and get-it-done attitude made every part of the weeknd run seamlessly! And on top of it all, she made our marriage official by signing our marriage license. :) A total bonus that she is ordained and a special memory to share with her as she was such a big part of our special day! Our guests are still talking about how magical the weekend was. Many specifically commented that even with so many events and activities going on, it was one the most well-coordinated and organized weddings they'd attended. It was definitely a huge effort to pull off a 3 day wedding weekend on a 500 acre camp, but teamwork truly made this dream work! We could not be more grateful to Sandra, her team, and all of our amazing vendors for giving us a wedding better than we could have ever imagined! We can't recommend Sandra and HVC enough.

Reverend Louis was was very professional and quick to respond. He walked me through any questions I…read morehad, he made our day special even in Covid times. Very memorable experience!

Our wedding ceremony this past May, presided over by Rev. Louis of Hudson Valley Officiants,…read morecouldn't have been more beautiful. It was just what we were looking for. We had decided to gather a small group of our friends and family for a semi-informal outdoor ceremony overlooking the mountains we love to hike. We thought Rev. Louis was terrific. First of all, he arrived right on time, neatly dressed in a suit and tie. He was relaxed, calming and really friendly. For the ceremony and vows, he read a heartfelt but simple script he had written that hit home for all of us. He helped to make our day even lovelier than what we expected.

Reverend Lisa Zaro was perfect for our occasion. She was very intent on identifying what our ideal…read moreceremony would look like, and was able to match her delivery exactly to our tastes. The ceremony itself was personable and eloquent.

Rev. Lisa was wonderful. She's super nice, upbeat, knowledgable, and just an absolute delight. As…read morepeople in our late 30s/early 40s who never planned to get officially married but have long known we would spend the rest of our lives together, we needed a quick, non-traditional elopement and she made it short, sweet, and absolutely lovely! Thank you, Lisa! We couldn't be more thrilled.

Rachel was amazing! From the moment I contacted her she was warm, friendly and professional. She…read moregave us a choice of many ideas for our ceremony, which was a second wedding for both of us. She provided us with a beautiful ceremony which we will remember all of our lives. I most highly recommend her to officiate your wedding!!!

From the owner: I believe that your wedding should be a reflection of you. That’s why I offer fully customizable…read morewedding services tailored to meet the unique needs and dreams of each couple. With unlimited rounds of edits, I don’t stop until every word of your ceremony is perfect, embodying the essence of your relationship.

Alice was the  perfect officiant for our interfaith wedding. She wrote a script based on our story,…read moreincorporated both Jewish and Catholic traditions, and walked through all the logistics so we had nothing to worry about. She also helped us remain calm and present during the ceremony, when we were both full of nerves and excitement! So many of our guests told us this was the most personal, meaningful wedding ceremony they had attended. Highly recommend working with Alice!

Alice Soloway is an incredible person and a fantastic officiant. During our first meeting with her,…read morewe knew she was the right person to officiate our wedding. Her sincerity, tranquility, and level of organization really helped to ease away any wedding planning anxiety. Over the course of a year, we had several check-ins with her via video chat which were really helpful and grounding. How she puts together a wedding ceremony was also so impressive and seamlessly blended both my and my wife's responses to her questions. Her questionnaire was so thoughtful and deep and it allowed us to reflect on aspects of our lives, families, friends, values, and goals. She took our responses and wove an incredible narrative about us as a couple and we truly could not have asked for anything else. A number of guests approached us after the wedding ceremony and told us "That was the best wedding officiant I've ever seen!" We couldn't agree more. From start of finish, Alice was there for us if we had any questions about the process. She is such a professional, but she is also just a lovely, lovely person. We will never forget our time working with her, and we will never be able to thank her enough for marrying us. We love her and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant!

Norma and One Heart Ceremonies created the most touching and heartfelt ceremony that was…read morepersonalized completely for us. The first time we met with Norma, we were put at ease and confident that she would make our special day that much more special. Norma took the time to get to know us and incorporate our personalities and love for each other throughout the entire ceremony. She assisted us in selecting a reading for my husband's daughter... my new stepdaughter, that was appropriate and exquisite. More than being a consummate professional with a true gift for writing an amazingly personalized ceremony, she has continued to stay in touch with us and check in periodically. I can't even imagine our special day without her being our officiant. Thank you Norma Moutal and One Heart Ceremonies

Norma was such a joy to work with! I found her in my knot research and after our first meeting I…read moreknew she was the perfect fit. She took the time to really get to know my husband and I before the big day. Her readings during the vow exchange were so touching and something I will always remember. My friends and family were raving about Norma and how lovely she was afterwards. Her happiness and love for love is so strong it makes you at ease on the big day. I highly recommend as an officiant for wedding ceremonies or big life moments!

My family had a great experience with Alisha's mobile notary service. It was very easy to book an…read moreappointment online, Alisha responded quickly to confirm and she also had to provide a witness for us. It was painless, Alisha was professional, responsive, and empathetic. We will definitely use her services again.

Alisha was great! Incredibly accommodating and very professional. I will absolutely call on her…read moreagain for mobile Notary services. I highly recommend.

We got married at The Château in February and while the venue itself was beautiful, I'm extremely…read moredisappointed with how a serious issue was handled afterward. Per our signed contract, appetizers were supposed to be served to our guests -- they were not. This was a major part of what we paid for and an important detail during our wedding reception. After bringing this to their attention, I was offered $1,500, which I did not agree to accept, and I was told the owner would personally call me back to discuss the matter further. It has now been several months, and despite multiple attempts to follow up, I have received no callback and no resolution. What has been most upsetting is the lack of accountability and communication regarding the negligence of the maître d' and the handling of our concerns afterward. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and while mistakes can happen, ignoring your clients after the fact is unacceptable. At this point, I am publicly asking for an owner to contact me directly to properly address this situation. I truly hoped for better customer service and professionalism from a venue with this reputation.

we had our wedding in august of last year and it was the most magical experience…read more Kevin and his staff went above and beyond. We had rooms were we could get ready the morning of. we had a beautiful ceremony in there outdoor patio area. the reception was in there back room and it was huge and beautifully designed. the food was delicious, especially the food served at happy hour. our guess all had a blast and especially enjoyed the open bar. if your looking for a very affordable venue with excellent staff, be sure to check them out. i have been recommending them to every couple i know planning there wedding.