Civil Marriage NYC: Let's Celebrate!

As an ordained wedding officiant in New York, certified by the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, I want to serve the Gay and Lesbian community, by creating and performing your same-sex ceremony, your way.

Your perfect commitment ceremony reflects your history, philosophy, and creativity – as individuals and as a couple. Let’s craft a wonderful, meaning filled LGBT ceremony that expresses the most significant aspect of your lives…one that recognizes the profound commitment you are making, as well as the sheer joy of the occasion.

As an ordained non-denominational Minister, Certified Celebrant, and Civil Union and Wedding Officiant, I come to your ceremony with more than 20 years professional experience in education, nonprofit management, and event planning. I'm proud to offer information on gay marriage in New York as well as civil marriage services.

Having spent decades studying history, religion, art, and music, I am able to offer you a comprehensive and creative approach to developing and delivering the civil union and wedding ceremony that you have always imagined.

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The Right Choice

How do you find the Celebrant who best fits you as a couple, and all your needs for your ceremony? I created a Top 10 list of things that you should keep in mind when choosing your Celebrant. To learn more, visit my blog posting "Choosing your Celebrant."

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Last-Minute Ceremonies

I am happy to work with couples who make New York City their destination wedding location, as well as local couples who desire an impromptu ceremony. I will assist you in negotiating the LGBT civil union license process and offer ceremony planning services related to the venue selection, music, decorations, photography, and reception planning. Contact me to learn more about my services and availability.

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Marriage Vs. Civil Union

What’s the difference between a marriage and a civil union? Is same-sex marriage an option in your state? All the facts and recent changes can be found on my Rites & Rights fact sheet.

A service that reflected our feelings and wishes.

Sarah did an outstanding job preparing and leading the ceremony. For us, it was the most important part of our wedding. She was the sweetest, warmest person to work with, and she clearly cared a lot about doing a great job.

Sarah & Josie, New York, New York

She is such a delight to work with for our big day.

Sarah, thank you for an amazing ceremony! It was personal and sincere. I cried and so did our guests! You were so patient and flexible with us, and you really took the extra steps to make things fall into place perfectly. Everyone loved the ceremony and that had a lot to do with you!

Patrick & Carlos, New York, New York

You are absolutely magical!

Thank you so much for your guiding us through our civil union process. And thank you for putting up with all the nerves! So many people loved the ceremony – the words and the intimacy of it. The entire experience was wonderful. You are absolutely amazing!

Janet & Louisa, Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely spectacular! Thank You!

Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for performing our civil union ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and we really thank you for making it such a special day for us. The sun was out, friends and family were happy and, most importantly, we had you by our side. Thanks!!!

Mark & Isaac, New Haven, Connecticut

Thank you for making our day so special!

Dear Sarah, We wanted to send you a card to say ‘Thank You’ for making our day so incredibly special. We are truly grateful to have had you for our ceremony and thank you for your professionalism, your kindness, and your manner. Everyone commented on how personal it was – you really brought people to tears – in a good way! We really appreciate your help with everything.

Gail & Anita, London, UK

To hear our love story spoken through your heartfelt words was exhilarating.

Just wanted to touch base with you and thank you for helping Jacqueline and I officially becoming partners after almost fourteen years together. We received many compliments from our guests about how special it was and how that part alone made our entire day feel so precious. To this day there is not a single thing we would have changed about our wedding day, and you helped make it even more special: the words you spoke at our ceremony were not only beautiful but rang so true with how we feel about each other.

Jacqueline & Adele, New York, New York

It’s in our hearts forever

We cannot stress enough how special Sarah made our day. From the very beginning, Sarah took an interest in getting to know us, and the ceremony she performed was lovely and set the perfect tone for the day – we will always remember it!

Scott & Andrew, New York, New York

You were reliable, thoughtful and everything that I could ever want to be said during the romantic ceremony, was!

Dear Sarah, I am so thankful that I found you, and that you worked with us! Raymond was as impressed with your enthusiasm as was I. Thank you for everything! We will never forget the part you played in our wedding.

Michael & Raymond, Jersey City, New Jersey