OFFICIANTS
(800) 935-3565 As wedding celebrants, we specialize in personalized, custom-designed weddings that can be religious, civil, interfaith, non-denominational or spiritual. We also speak Spanish, Italian & many other languages.
Whether traditional, religious, spiritual, civil, cultural or your own unique expression, together we can design just the right ceremony that will have special meaning for you
(201) 886-3007 (Edgewater, NJ) This ceremony is the cornerstone of your marriage, and it should reflect who you are, your unique relationship, & include those you love. You'll be amazed & delighted by how creative you can be.
(718) 662-9059 (New York, NY) I officiate weddings at couple’s homes, halls, and restaurants. I officiate ceremonies in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens and major cities of New Jersey.
(484) 461-7881 (Clifton Heights, PA) Your ceremony can be short and sweet, long and personal or anywhere in between; at your own home, a banquet hall or in a beautiful garden. Any size,, number of guests or location..I'm here for you.
Weddings, Vow Renewals, Baby Blessings … all ceremonies are performed by Rev. Kathy Costello. If you need a venue, our Gardens and Parlor are available 365 days a year and beautiful year round
(201) 218-1915 (Rutherford, NJ) Jessie specializes in creating new, original rituals, as well as updating and modernizing traditional elements, so that every piece of the ceremony truly speaks to the couple and their relationship.
(973) 302-4223 (Belleville, NJ) Our officiants work with couples who do not have a minister or church in their lives.Our ministers preform non-denominational and civil ceremonies.For more information please visit our web site.
(848) 207-4569 (Manalapan, NJ) We are able, and happy to legally perform Weddings, Civil Unions, and Handfastings in the state of New Jersey, performing Non-denominational, Non-religious, Spiritual, and Wiccan rites.
(347) 255-1055 (Elmwood Park, NJ) Your ceremony will represent all that you both cherish, and the lasting journey that you will embark. It will represent your personalities, your beliefs, your culture, and your traditions.
(631) 332-4623 (Lake Grove, NY) My Wedding Ceremonies are all about you, the Bride & Groom. It’s your day and I want you and all of your family and friends to remember your beautiful ceremony for the rest of their lives.
(914) 941-1616 (Ossining, NY) Your marriage ceremony can be a straightforward declaration of vows - or custom tailored to your needs, philosophy and vision.
(917) 576-4829 (Monroe Twp, NJ) We primarily serve the following counties in NJ: Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset and Ocean; also registered in NY. We perform weddings on both land and water.
(516) 413-4555 (Bayside, NY) As a Captain and wedding officiant, I am here to help you create the wedding of your dreams. A day to remember, a day to cherish forever, a day that will reflect the journey of love.
(908) 346-0584 (Somerset, NJ) Our wedding officiants are experienced fully-ordained interfaith wedding ministers that specialize in creating beautiful custom-designed ceremonies that celebrate your love!
(609) 605-8906 (Mays Landing, NJ) I offer personal meaningful, spiritual, or secular wedding ceremonies and civil unions, beautifully written and well executed at the location of your choice.
(888) 316-5009 (North Wales, NJ) It is my intention to convey, along with you, the depth of love, spirit and bliss which you share at this very special time to your guests and family members.
(513) 884-2618 (Cincinnati, OH) "I consider it an honor and a privilege to be invited to participate in one of the most important days of your lives!" Located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky & 28 other states.
(732) 705-7297 (Jackson, NJ) I will customize your Full Service Ceremony to meet your needs. It can be as long or as short as you wish. It can include special Readings, personalized wedding and ring vows as well as any theme you wish.
(201) 417- 0118 (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) Your ceremony should have special meaning to you and working together with you, I will make your Wedding, Anniversary,Vow Renewal or Civil Union ceremony will be remembered for a lifetime.
(201) 741 -0881 (North Arlington, NJ) Pastor Reihl offers warm, beautiful wedding ceremonies throughout New Jersey and in NY & Pennsylvania.
(610) 367-7244 (Boyertown, PA) Your wedding day should reflect your individual personalities and what brings you together as a couple. It should be as unique and special as the two of you!
(646) 753-2959 (New York, NY) I honor all faiths and all people, and believe that any two people, who choose to dedicate their lives to one another in matrimony, or in spiritual union, deserve the most memorable ceremony possible.
(908) 751-3053 (Stewartsville, NJ) Rev. P. Sidney Parker performs wedding ceremonies for all lifestyles and faith traditions. Serving all of New Jersey, particularly Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties.
(908) 359-5860 (Hillsborough, NJ ) We’ll work together to create a personalized custom ceremony that reflects your beliefs and honors your relationship.
(708) 710-3460 (Fair Lawn, NJ) We willingly celebrate outdoor weddings and are open to those having prior marriages. Many approach us because of our non-judgmental approach to weddings.
(856) 625-1981 (Pittman, NJ) Don't settle for just another ordinary ceremony. Touched By the Moment will help you design that special ceremony that will reflect your feelings, beliefs and personality.
(201) 563-5544 ( North Haledon, NJ) We’ll create a personal, light hearted, & meaningful wedding ceremony that speaks of your unique relationship, & presents a beautiful gift of inspiration to those you have chosen to share this day with you.
(302) 475-7884 (Wilmington, DE) Celebrate that special day your way. Traditional, contemporary, outdoors, indoors. You decide the type of wedding that will make your day special.
(732) 968-8335 (Dunellen, NJ) Wedding Officiant-Personalized Wedding Vows. Non-denominational and civil ceremonies. Let me help make YOUR day Extra Special.
(848) 702-3499 (Eatontown, NJ) Rev. Michael will creatively prepare and work with you to create the right Wedding Ceremony and personal Vows that mean the most to you and your partner, most importantly, at the location/venue of your choice.
(484) 602-5477 (Emmaus, PA ) You need an Officiant who has the knowledge and experience to put a ceremony together for you or one who offers Customized Ceremony Packages allowing you to express your affections for each other.
(732) 356-0101 (Bound Brook, NJ) British accent, sophisticated yet spontaneous, warm and welcoming… if this sounds like your ideal wedding officiant, give me a call. I specialize in interfaith and non-denominational marriage ceremonies in PA and NJ.
NEW JERSEY STATE LAWS
Title 37 Marriages and Married Persions
Section 37: 1
37:1-13.1. Marriages solemnized by municipal magistrate or magistrate of municipal court; validation
All marriages heretofore solemnized by any municipal magistrate or magistrate of the municipal court who was not at the time of such solemnization authorized to solemnize marriages shall, if otherwise valid, be as valid as if same had been solemnized by a person authorized to solemnize marriages.
L.1949, c. 7, p. 31, s. 2, eff. March 29, 1949.
37:1-13.2. Marriages solemnized by judge of court of record; validation
All marriages heretofore solemnized by any judge of a court of record in this State, who was not at the time of such solemnization authorized to solemnize marriages, if otherwise valid, shall be as valid as if the same had been solemnized by a person authorized to solemnize marriages.
L.1962, c. 93, s. 1, eff. June 25, 1962.
37:1-15. Solemnizing without presentation of license; disorderly persons offense.
Any person, not authorized by R.S.37:1-13 to solemnize marriages or civil unions, who solemnizes a marriage or civil union or any person or religious society, institution or organization, authorized to solemnize marriages or civil unions, who solemnizes a marriage or civil union without the presentation of a license therefor, obtained in accordance with the provisions of article two of this chapter (R.S.37:1-2 et seq.), shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, and punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.
Amended 1948, c.127; 2006, c.103, s.18.
37:1-16. Interrogation of applicants under oath; perjury.
Any person authorized to solemnize marriages or civil unions may administer oaths to the parties applying to be married or to enter into a civil union, and may require them, or either of them, to make true answers to any inquiries made by him in order to ascertain whether, in his judgment, any legal impediment to the proposed marriage or civil union exists.
Any person who willfully makes false answers to any such inquiries shall, if the answers are reduced to writing, signed by the party making the same and attached to the certificate of marriage or civil union, be deemed guilty of perjury pursuant to N.J.S.2C:28-1.
Amended 2006, c.103, s.19.
37:1-17.2 Delayed reports; filing; contents; affidavits; evidence.
3.Delayed reports; filing; contents; affidavits; evidence.
Any marriage or civil union which has occurred or which may hereafter occur and which is not recorded with the State registrar as required by this chapter, may be recorded by filing a delayed report with the State registrar, documented by a copy of the application for the license. The delayed report shall contain an affidavit of the person performing the marriage or civil union or if he is deceased or not available, of one or both witnesses to the marriage or civil union ceremony confirming that the ceremony was performed and the date and place of the marriage or civil union.
When it is impossible to secure the affidavit of the officiant or either of the witnesses, the affidavit may be made by a person who was present at the marriage or civil union ceremony, or the contracting parties, provided additional documentary evidence is presented.
The State registrar may require evidence of the correctness of the information in a delayed report and may refuse to accept a delayed report if the evidence is not submitted.
L.1980, c.128, s.3; amended 2006, c.103, s.22.
37:1-18. Penalty for false certificate.
Any person, religious society, institution or organization authorized to solemnize marriages or civil unions, who makes any false certificate of marriage or civil union, shall be liable to a penalty of $100.00.
Amended 2006, c.103, s.23.
