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The Best 8 Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Ridgewood, NJ

8 Wedding Officiants in Ridgewood, NJ

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Weddings by Cathy

5.0

Offers 9 ceremony types
Starts at $100
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

Hi, I’m Cathy Melando—Congrats on your engagement! I’m a registered officiant in NJ and licensed in NY. I create personalized, meaningful ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique love story. I also write custom scripts for first-time officiants. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a big celebration, I offer traditional or modern ceremonies for all couples. Since 2010, it’s been an honor to celebrate love in all forms: straight, gay, and lesbian. Let’s make your ceremony as unique and unforgettable as you are!

“When my husband and I spontaneously decided to get married this Halloween, we could not have predicted how beautiful it would be- and we have Cathy to thank. With her exceptional creativity, she was able to write a customized, Halloween themed ceremony that made both of us cry. Cathy is highly skilled, competent, friendly, communicative, and above all else, she will go above and beyond to make sure your ceremony is PERFECT. You can not go wrong if you chose her for your special day, for anything from completely traditional, or, if you’re like us, completely non-traditional and unique. Thank you, Cathy, for making our special day one we will remember fondly for the rest of our lives!”

Christiane, 18 days ago

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Love and Light Wedding Officiants

5.0

Offers 8 ceremony types
Starts at $650
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

Your special day should reflect who you are, your unique relationship, and include those you love. Our packages include everything from guiding you through the process of obtaining your marriage license, phone, FaceTime and the use of our Wedding Ceremony Workbook, which all of our couples absolutely love! Our goal is to make the creation process of your ceremony stress free and perfect! We begin with a personal consultation to learn your thoughts, dreams and direction for your ceremony. We will get to know each other, which will enable us to place the perfect words on the page that reflect your relationship.

“Lydia performed my son's wedding. Words cannot express how absolutely beautiful the ceremony was. I know from my son how diligently Reverend Lydia worked with my son and daughter-in-law to achieve the perfect ceremony. Her attention to details and willingness to go above and beyond insured that the ceremony was everything we hoped for and more. It was so very personalized, heartfelt and meaningful. Her ability to capture the essence of my son and daughter-in-law's love story and incorporate it into the ceremony was truly remarkable. Our guests were touched by her words and all commented on how special the ceremony was.”

Laura C., 18 days ago

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NJ Vows Now

5.0

Offers 10 ceremony types
Starts at $245
Serves Ridgewood, NJ
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No one wants to see a wedding ceremony they’ve seen a dozen times! We blend words, experiences, and emotions into a beautifully crafted ceremony expressing you perfectly. It will be funny. It will be moving. Close to perfect; far from boring! It will be a little unexpected and perhaps a little traditional, but it will be totally you.

“Celia Milton is truly one of the most respected and admired professionals in the wedding industry. With years of experience and a deep passion for her work, she brings a level of expertise, warmth, and creativity that makes every ceremony unforgettable. Celia is not only incredibly smart and articulate, but also fun, supportive, and genuinely dedicated to her couples. She takes the time to get to know each love story and crafts beautiful, personalized ceremonies that are meaningful, heartfelt, and often sprinkled with just the right amount of humor. Her ability to collaborate seamlessly with other wedding vendors is a testament to her professionalism and her understanding of what it takes to create a smooth, joyful wedding day. She is a true team player and a calming, confident presence at any celebration. Couples absolutely love working with Celia—and it's easy to see why. If you're looking for an officiant who will honor your story, uplift your day, and leave a lasting impression on everyone in attendance, Celia Milton is the one.”

Andrea P., 18 days ago

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Father Vince Corso

5.0

Offers 8 ceremony types
Starts at $900
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

Grounded in Franciscan life for twenty years and ordained in 1980, Father Vince now ministers as a married priest. As a social worker, Father Vince blends the tenets of psychology and spirituality in pursuit of wholeness and intimacy. He has worked throughout the Americas at Covenant House, college campus ministry; and social work and bereavement services for hospice care. He holds masters degrees in Divinity and Social Work. Father Vince lives in Essex County, New Jersey, with his wife, Christine; they have two grown children.

“We were incredibly fortunate to have Father Vince as our wedding officiant. From our first meeting with him, he took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful. Our guests kept telling us how memorable and beautiful the ceremony was, and we couldn't agree more! We also loved the calls we had with him and his guidance about weddings and marriage! It was so amazing to have him be there for us in the months leading up to our wedding ceremony. We cannot recommend Father Vince enough! He is the perfect choice for an officiant. Thank you for making our wedding so unforgettable!!!”

Michelle, 18 days ago

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Jackie Reinking New York Elopement Officiant

5.0

Offers 10 ceremony types
Starts at $595
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

I believe that a wedding ceremony should be more than just words. It should feel like home. A moment so personal and full of love that it stays with you forever. That’s what I create for every couple I marry. I’m not just an officiant - I’m your friend, your guide, and your biggest cheerleader. I’ll be there to steady your nerves, share a laugh, and remind you to soak it all in. Because your love story is one-of-a-kind, and your ceremony should be too.

“We got married October 3rd 24 and struggled trying to find the right person to officiate our day until we came across Jackie and really cannot recommend her enough! From the moment we started chatting she was the utmost professional to every email, enquiry or worry we may have had she squashed easily. The communication was great from the off and I knew we made the right choice! We utilised the services of both Jackie and her husband the photographer Sascha Reinking with their All in One Package and it was the best decision we made for the day! She talked us through every process for the marriage license and met us for the appointment! Had recommendations on locations and great guidance on our vows and the ceremony which she performed so so beautifully! They took the weight and pressure off so much of the day and made it so easy. I implore everyone to reach out to her, and her husband Sascha, to discuss how they can make your day even more special. It truly worked for us and we met people who we loved being a part of our day!”

Aaron W., 7 days ago

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Officiant NYC

5.0

Offers 10 ceremony types
Starts at $250
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

We strongly believe the HEART of your celebration is the words of the ceremony. For over 17 Years, We offer a Highly Reviewed, Trusted Service. Ceremonies for all types of celebrations, Performed with Joy & Passion by licensed NY & NJ State professional ministers. We also guide you with marriage license, shaping your ceremony & following up with legal registration. We articulate your love story, respect your journey & perform in a way that resonates not just with you, but with everyone present.

“Our officiant was Alex and I couldn’t have chosen a better person to marry us. He made our ceremony very heartfelt yet funny. His energy and liveliness throughout the ceremony kept everyone engaged and laughing. I also loved how responsive and detailed he was with the marriage license process and worked with our photographer to make sure he caught all the best shots during our ceremony. Alex truly delivered a beautiful ceremony and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a bilingual officiant.”

Yerisel, 19 days ago

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Storied Celebrations

5.0

Offers 9 ceremony types
Starts at $195
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

Storied Celebrations is a team of three Professional Wedding Officiants, ready to give you an amazing wedding ceremony your guests will be talking about for years to come! Our biggest compliment is, "We saw you at our friend's wedding and we want you at ours!" We provide elopements, wedding ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, and legal license signings all over the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, NEPA, Bucks, Philly, NY, and NJ. We believe love is love and it doesn't matter if you're having a one minute wedding or a large wedding in front of 250 people, our philosophy is making sure your wedding is fun and stress free.

“Julie was an amazing officiant! From the first email she sent me I knew she was the officiant for us, she was very thorough and informative. She walked us through each step of the process including getting our marraige license! She wrote our ceremony script to fit our relationship and include everything it needed to make the day perfect. She rolled with the punches and changed the script day of to adapt to errors other vendors made. I would recommend Julie to anyone and everyone looking for an officiant! Our guests loved her as well, I heard from so many people that she was great!!”

Michaela P., 6 days ago

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Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div.

Offers 8 ceremony types
Starts at $2,250
Serves Ridgewood, NJ

Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. is a pastor, marriage counselor and best-selling author on relationships. Lawrence specializes in marriage counseling and one-on-one spiritual advisory. He approaches his guidance in a biblically based, structured, relatable, and systematic manner, with clear owned outcomes and next steps. Lawrence will guide you through the wedding planning process with warmth, intentionality and clarity. Lawrence offers a wide array of services to guide you through your wedding and beyond. He provides both wedding officiating services and vow renewals, as well as pre-marital counseling and ongoing marriage counseling.