The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Rochester, NY

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19 Wedding Officiants in Rochester, NY

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SJM Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
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Rochester, NY
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300

💍 Reverend & Wedding Officiant ❤️ Joyfully marrying ALL couples with love, care, and intention 🙏 Methodist roots, open arms for every tradition 🤝 Offering pre-wedding consultation and ceremony rehearsal support 📍 Based in Rochester, NY | ✈️ Open to travel anywhere love takes us

Awarded Best of Zola
We were thrilled to have SJM Weddings as our wedding officiants in June 2004. From the beginning, they were incredibly caring, responsive, and cooperative throughout the process. Their high-quality work and collaborative approach made them true partners in creating our perfect ceremony. SJM Weddings worked closely with us to coordinate our vows and ceremony wording, which made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. Their patience in practicing the ceremony with us helped ease our nerves leading up to the big day. We couldn't have asked for a better team to officiate our wedding! We highly recommend SJM Weddings!
Michelle Y., a year ago
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This Day Forward Officiant Services 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
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  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $195
  • Serves Rochester, NY

This Day Forward provides officiant services for the Finger Lakes area, including Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. We began as a way to help people who desire to have ceremonies and life rituals that are meaningful to them. We believe that nothing is more important to the integrity of being human than recognizing that fact through intentional acts of celebration, remembrance, and recognition that ceremonies embody.

David was an absolute pleasure to work with! David is extremely professional and seamlessly provides a balance of guidance and helpful suggestions, with personalization and collaboration in creating your wedding ceremony. David provided options for readings and vows to include in our ceremony, while giving us complete freedom to add anything specific that is meaningful to us. David even shared the idea of a wine and letter box as a part of our ceremony, which we loved! He also weaved our unique experiences and memories into the ceremony in a meaningful way. My husband and I did not want a religious ceremony, which David accommodated easily. David is also highly responsive and dependable. David was early for our ceremony, and communicated when he sent in our marriage license for us, to give us peace of mind. My husband and I highly recommend David as an officiant!
Meaghan C., 2 months ago
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Blue Kryptonite 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Rochester, NY

I create a personalized ceremony just for you! I have never done the same ceremony twice. Make the words in your ceremony matter! Have your guests and family truly listen to what is being said. Many different faiths or ethnicities have varying parts to a ceremony. I invite them in!

Blue Kryptonite was an absolute pleasure to work with as a wedding officiant. Their communication and organization throughout the entire process was excellent - they were always responsive, provided clear guidance, and made sure the couple felt prepared and confident leading up to the big day. On the day of the wedding, Blue Kryptonite was kind, fun, and truly cared about making the ceremony special and personalized. They kept everything running smoothly and ensured the couple's wedding vows and ceremony were exactly what they had envisioned. I highly recommend Blue Kryptonite to any couple looking for an officiant who will make their wedding day both meaningful and memorable.
Julie H., a year ago
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Love & Laughter Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Rochester, NY

At Love & Laughter Weddings, our bilingual non denominational officiants specialize in crafting wedding ceremonies that are heartfelt, inclusive, and completely personalized. Whether you're envisioning a non-denominational wedding ceremony, a bilingual service to honor your families, or a lighthearted love story told with joy and sincerity, our team will bring your vision to life with warmth.

Awarded Best of Zola
Love & Laughter Weddings made our ceremony feel personal and special from start to finish. The officiant arrived right on time and had a warm, clear speaking voice that kept everyone engaged throughout the entire service. What really impressed us was how they took care of our marriage license paperwork behind the scenes, so we could focus on the moment instead of worrying about the details. They were friendly and helpful during all our conversations leading up to the wedding, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. We felt confident and supported having them lead our ceremony, and our guests loved the genuine connection they brought to our vows. We would absolutely recommend Love & Laughter Weddings to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about making their day meaningful.
Sarah P., 3 months ago
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Adirondack Ever After 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
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  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Rochester, NY
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At Adirondack Ever After, we believe every wedding should be as unique and meaningful as the love story it celebrates. Nestled in the breathtaking Adirondack region of upstate New York, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings and elopements that reflect who you are as a couple. We are passionate about bringing your vision to life with authenticity and attention to detail, ensuring your special day feels joyful, heartfelt, and uniquely yours. At Adirondack Ever After, your celebration is our joy — and we’re honored to help you create memories that will last a lifetime!

From the moment we first spoke with Fabi, we knew she wasn’t just another wedding vendor—she was someone who truly cared about us and our story. She listened with so much heart, asked questions we’d never even thought about, and somehow turned all of that into a ceremony that felt perfect to our story. In the weeks leading up, she was our calm in the chaos—answering every question, even helping us with last minute vendor coordination when we had our florist and makeup artist suddenly cancel. She made sure we felt supported every step of the way. On the day itself, she showed up with this quiet confidence and warmth that made us both instantly relax. Standing there, listening to the script, we felt completely present—like the rest of the world had disappeared and it was just us. It was emotional, it was joyful, had the perfect notes of humor true to us and it was exactly what we had hoped for, only better. Our friends and family still talk about how beautiful and personal it was. Adirondack Ever After didn’t just officiate our wedding—she made it a moment we’ll carry in our hearts forever.
Sara-Paige O., a year ago
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Ceremonies by Navid 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Hi, I'm Navid! I officiate weddings throughout NYC and NYS, crafting ceremonies that sound like you — your relationship, your humor, the story that brought you here. I take the time to really get to know each couple I work with, because your ceremony should never feel like it was pulled off a shelf. Whatever traditions matter to you — any culture, a blend, or none at all — I love weaving them into the ceremony itself. My goal is to set the scene that celebrate your love. I hope we get to work together!

Navid is such a thoughtful and genuine person and we have always loved how much care he puts into everything he creates. We've gotten to see his creative side through both Farsi and English, and it's clear how passionate he is about telling meaningful stories and bringing people's personalities to life. Navid is also incredibly easy to talk to and someone you can completely trust to take care of the details. We're so excited to see him bring all of that to weddings! Planning a wedding needs someone you can fully rely on, and Navid’s warmth, attention to detail, and dedication will make any couple's big day absolutely seamless and unforgettable
Tina, 10 days ago
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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Vowed and Clear is a team of online wedding officiants built on fostering spirit of accessibility and inclusion that marriage deserves. Based in Utah, Vowed and Clear helps couples legally marry online from anywhere in the world, ensuring that love, and not logistics, guides the ceremony. Vowed and Clear’s officiants have proudly helped couples across the globe celebrate their commitment. Whether joining from different cities or different continents, we help couples create a moment that’s both deeply personal and fully legal, all while honoring the belief that everyone deserves the right to marry the person they love.

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Milestones by Miri 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Rochester, NY for additional fees

I take pride in the fact that I’m a connector and listener. I love getting to know people and learning and helping to share their stories. And I’m happiest when I’m able to guide people through taking those stories and turning them into something meaningful. Through thoughtful questions and deep conversations, we'll collaborate on crafting your one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony!

Awarded Best of Zola
We were going back and forth between having a family member or a professional officiate, and we eventually landed on Miriam. It truly felt like the best of both worlds because it feels as though we made a new friend in her. Miriam has such an warmth about her, and you can tell that they truly love connecting with couples to make each ceremony perfectly "them." They listened to all our ideas and created a ceremony that was so unique to us and full of little personal details. Miriam also coordinated and ran our rehearsal, which made the logistics feel so easy. On our wedding day (and even days after!), so many of our guests came up to us to say how beautiful the ceremony was and how much they loved it. We cannot recommend Miriam enough!
Maura H., 8 months ago
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Optimal Events by Reem 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Rochester, NY for additional fees

Hi I’m Reem! As the Founder and Heart Behind Optimal Events By Reem. We specialize in crafting personalized wedding ceremonies and providing seamless day-of coordination that allows couples to be fully present on one of the most important days of their lives. Primarily servicing the Tri-State Area and Destination Weddings is our expertise! From writing custom ceremony scripts to managing timelines and collaborating with vendors, we ensure each wedding reflects the couple’s unique story, style, and vision. Let’s create a ceremony that feels authentically you🤍

An absolute pleasure working with Reem! She was so sweet and a wonderful addition to our wedding! Will be referring her to my friends and keeping her in mind for future events! Thank you so much.
Laure M., 5 months ago
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Aaron Gibson | Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Offers 6 ceremony types
  • Serves Rochester, NY for additional fees

Weddings are one of life’s most meaningful moments, and it’s a true honor to be part of that story. My goal is to creating a ceremony that feels personal, genuine, and completely you. Whether you're envisioning something simple and traditional or modern and uniquely tailored, the goal is to craft a ceremony that’s warm, memorable, and reflective of your relationship. I am based in Raleigh, NC and happy to officiate weddings of all kinds — indoor, outdoor, local, or destination. The aim is to make your ceremony feel effortless and authentic, so you can be fully present in the moment.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding ceremony with Aaron Gibson Officiant was absolutely perfect. From the start, Aaron's communication style was professional, Christian, honest, and understanding. He listened closely to our wishes and desires for how the service should go, and was able to seamlessly incorporate our ideas into the ceremony. We felt the pace was just right - not rushed or dragging. Aaron's work was accurate, sincere, and considerate, creating a thoughtful, positive Christian atmosphere for our beautiful ceremony. We were so pleased by Aaron's thoughtfulness and the overall experience he provided for our special day.
Suzanne G., a year ago
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The Madame Mystery Cabaret 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
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  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Rochester, NY for additional fees

Madame Mystery is an award-winning Las Vegas entertainer bringing vintage glamour, theatrical wonder, and genuine connection to weddings of every style. Couples can choose from elegant walk-around magic, live-vocal cabaret, comedy hypnosis, tarot readings, or polished hosting and emcee services for cocktail hours, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and wedding-weekend celebrations. For more than a decade, Madame has entertained audiences in events around the world. Every experience is thoughtfully tailored to the couple, creating memorable moments that feel sophisticated, playful, inclusive, and completely one of a kind.

Madame was absolutely wonderful and such a hit with our guests! Her outfit was incredible and brought so much personality and glamour to the celebration. The planning process was easy from beginning to end, and everything was handled so smoothly that we had nothing to worry about on the day. Thank you for helping make our wedding so special!
Kary L., 16 days ago
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Say Yes With Yemisi 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Rochester, NY for additional fees

I’m Yemisi, a Brooklyn-based wedding officiant, and I believe your “I do” deserves to be personal, intentional, and unmistakably yours. Whether you’re exchanging vows on a rooftop, getting married under the bridge, keeping it intimate at City Hall, or creating a ceremony that doesn’t look anything like a traditional wedding, I’m here to help you make it meaningful. No traditions required—unless you want them. Secular or spiritual. LGBTQIA+ or straight.

From our first conversation with Yemisi, we knew she would be the right person to officiate our wedding. She listened carefully to what we wanted and asked thoughtful questions that helped her understand our vision. Yemisi paid close attention to every detail and created a ceremony that felt personal and truly ours. She blended our ideas with her own creative touches to make the moment unforgettable for us and our guests. Working with her was easy because she communicated clearly throughout the planning process and we trusted her completely. We cannot recommend Yemisi enough she made our ceremony everything we hoped it would be.
Debora W., 7 days ago
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Steven Soto 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Your wedding ceremony should feel personal, meaningful, and true to you as a couple. As an ordained minister and wedding officiant, I work with couples to create ceremonies that reflect their relationship, values, personalities, and vision. From simple marriage signings and intimate elopements to traditional and personalized wedding ceremonies, I provide professional, organized, and attentive service from consultation through the marriage pronouncement.

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our special day! He came to the comfort of our home and made our intimate ceremony feel so meaningful and special. He was able to accommodate us on such short notice, which we truly appreciated. He even took the time to add some beautiful and thoughtful words that weren’t included in our package, which made the ceremony even more personal. He is such a kind and genuine man and was so nice to talk to. We are extremely grateful for everything he did to make our day special. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant!
Jessica T., 6 days ago
Soulistic Journey 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Rochester, NY for additional fees

I'm Maggie, an eclectic pagan of 20+ years, non-denominational ordained minister, and certified Reiki Master. My path is rooted in folk magick traditions passed down through my family, and that deep connection to intention shapes every ceremony I create. Whether you're planning a traditional wedding, a pagan handfasting, an intimate elopement, or something entirely your own, I craft every ceremony from the ground up around you. I also handcraft custom handfasting cords woven with intention for your special day. Based in Milton, Vermont. Will travel throughout New England. 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming & welcoming of all backgrounds and beliefs!

Meghan did such an amazing job as our officiant! Everything went smoothly and exactly as we wanted. She accommodated our specific requests for how we wanted the ceremony to be. Her energy and personality were so natural and fluid, making us feel at ease. Thank you, Meghan, for being so accommodating, positive, and professional! I highly recommend you to all couples looking for their perfect officiant!
Nicole, 10 months ago
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Jade Luck Club 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Rochester, NY

At Jade Luck Club, we believe that love transcends language, and your wedding ceremony should too. Specializing in bilingual wedding officiation, we are dedicated to creating heartfelt and personalized ceremonies that beautifully honor the languages, cultures, and traditions that define your unique love story. Whether you're celebrating with a traditional ceremony, a modern exchange of vows, or incorporating meaningful cultural rituals, we ensure that every word resonates with both you and your guests.

We booked Jade as our officiant & MC for our wedding at Brooklyn Winery this summer and she did an amazing job! I love that she took some time to get to know both of us to write a custom speech for the ceremony and she was so helpful with our parents' speeches, the tea ceremony, and even reception games. She's also just a lovely person and so sweet!
Jessica, a year ago
Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Rochester, NY

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.

My husband and I worked with Pastor Lawrence for a year of faith-based pre-marital counseling and had an amazing experience. We, like many couples, went into our first session thinking we’d already discussed the most important topics and we’d maybe need to do 3 formal pre-marital counseling sessions. Our first session was so impactful that we immediately decided that we wanted a full year of counseling. That decision, we believe, completely changed the trajectory of our marriage. Pastor Lawrence asked difficult, thought-provoking questions that helped us see our relationship (with each other and with God) in new ways, and each session left us feeling better equipped for marriage than we ever expected. His depth of knowledge, approachability, and ability to guide meaningful, relevant conversations aimed at aligning us as one—even when we thought we had nothing new to discuss—was truly a gift. We are so grateful for the wisdom and encouragement he poured into us throughout this process and would highly recommend him to any couple who is looking to build a strong, Christ-centered foundation going into their marriage.
Veronica B., a year ago