Milestones by Miri


Pricing

Prices start at $300

Packages

Prices start at $200


About Milestones by Miri

Milestones by Miri

Milestone Maven

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!

I will help ensure your ceremony reflects you, your love, and your values. Wedding ceremonies do not need to be religious (unless you want them to be!) and they certainly should not be stuffy or boring. Your ceremony can be personal, fun, unique, silly, and full of meaningful moments. Even if you don't know exactly what you want your ceremony to be, our conversations will inspire the creation process. And on the big day, I will reflect your love story to everyone in attendance at your wedding.

In three words: Creative, Flexible, Supportive

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Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Interfaith
  • Other
  • Secular
  • Spiritual

Milestones by Miri packages

Bespoke Ceremony

Price$876

Description

This service is for the nearlyweds who want to share their full selves with their loved ones or the couple who has dreamed of an intimate and personal elopement. Inspired by a series of questions designed to get to know you better, we will work together to craft your tailor-made wedding ceremony, full of unique touches and moments you (and your guests!) will remember for a lifetime.

What’s included
  • Two planning sessions (in-person or virtual)
  • A rehearsal (if applicable)
  • Oversight/Filing of Marriage License
  • Performing your Ceremony
  • Readings & poetry, and knowledge of unity rituals
  • Optional assistance writing your personalized vows
  • Unlimited email contact and support
  • One read-through of the final ceremony script
  • Does not include Travel Fee, accommodations, etc

Short & Sweet Ceremony

Price$600

Description

Maybe you’re not especially religious or spiritual, or maybe you just want to be married already! You’ll choose Traditional, Modern, and/or Simple wordings of a classic wedding ceremony, and I’ll bring it all together seamlessly. With the optional addition of vow writing assistance and a unity ritual, your ceremony will reflect you and your commitment to each other without feeling overwhelming to plan.

What’s included
  • Guaranteed ceremony date and time
  • Choose from a selection of custom ceremony scripts
  • Optional assistance writing your personalized vows
  • One hour long planning session
  • Officiate your ceremony!
  • Oversight/Filing of Marriage License
  • One read-through of the final ceremony script
  • Does not include Travel Fee, accommodations, etc
  • Option only available within 90 miles of Troy, NY

A Capital Elopement

Price$300

Description

If you’re in the Capital Region of New York - Albany, Troy, Hudson, Lake George etc - and need to elope, look no further for your officiant! Whether you want a private ceremony before your big wedding celebration or simply need to be on the same health insurance already, allow me to help you make it official, right in your own backyard (literally, if you’d like!).

What’s included
  • Guaranteed ceremony date/time
  • Oversight/Filing of Marriage License
  • Optional assistance writing your personalized vows
  • Choose from a selection of custom ceremony scripts
  • Package only available in the Capital Region of NY

Officiant Consultation

Price$200

Description

You’ve asked a friend or loved one to officiant your wedding, but they’ve never officiated before! Or maybe they're enthusiastic about this special honor, but are overwhelmed by all they need to do. I’ll work with you and your chosen officiant to provide all the tools they require to create a memorable ceremony, as well as ensure they are properly ordained and prepared to legally proceed with your nuptials.

What’s included
  • Guidance for Ordination
  • Two 30 minute virtual and/or in-person meetings
  • Ceremony resources, such as unity rituals
  • Guidance on completing the Marriage License

Reviews

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30 reviews

  • ME

    Mike E.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 27

    Like meeting a new old friend

    Miri was so, so wonderful! I think we knew from the first few minutes into our talk with her that she was the officiant for us. We clicked with her so well, and it just felt like we were old friends. Miri worked to get to know us and create a really beautiful ceremony that was exactly what we wanted. Even as we were signing the marriage license afterwards, we were learning how much we had in common with this wonderful person! We really couldn't have asked for a better officiant!

    Miriam Cantor-Stone•Oct 27, 2026

    The feeling was completely mutual, Mike & Payce! Writing your ceremony and then performing it for y'all and your sweet loved ones was so much fun 🤩 Thank you for this fabulous review!!!

  • KH

    Katelyn H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 21

    The Perfect Person to Tell Our Love Story

    Miri from Milestones by Miri was the perfect choice for our ceremony. She was responsive and easy to work with from our first conversation, making the whole planning process feel smooth and stress-free. Miri took time to understand what we wanted and worked with us every step of the way to create a ceremony that felt truly ours. Her thoughtful approach to our celebration showed in every detail, and she delivered something that felt both meaningful and personalized to our relationship. We felt so supported by her throughout, and our guests said the ceremony was beautiful and genuine. We can't recommend Miri enough for couples looking for an officiant who really cares about getting it right.

    Miriam Cantor-Stone•Oct 21, 2026

    Thank you for this glowing review, Katelyn! I had so much fun marrying you and Anthony, and wish y’all all the best for a joyful and fun marriage! 🥳

  • AZ

    Alex & Z.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 10, 2026

    Wonderful officiant for our ceremony!

    We felt so supported by Miri from our first conversation with her. She was responsive to all our questions and made the whole process feel easy and stress free. She took the time to get to know us by providing a ceremony questionnaire and wrote a ceremony that felt true to who we are as a couple. She walked us through our hand fasting ceremony ahead of time so we felt confident on the day, and she gave us guidance about the marriage license paperwork which was incredibly helpful. We highly recommend Miri!

    Miriam Cantor-Stone•Aug 10, 2026

    Thank you for your delightful review, Alex and Zayne! I had such a fantastic time getting to know y'all and marrying you! 🥰

  • JW

    Jessica W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 7, 2026

    Bride

    Working with Miriam was such a smooth experience from start to finish. She responded quickly to all our questions and took time to really understand what we wanted for our ceremony. Miriam was patient through every revision we asked for and genuinely seemed excited about making our day special. She went above and beyond by being flexible with any requests we threw her way, never making us feel like anything was too much. The ceremony she created for us was beautifully detailed and felt so personal to our relationship. We felt truly cared for throughout the whole process, and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant.

    Miriam Cantor-Stone•Jul 8, 2026

    Thank you for this kind review, Jessica!!! Working with you and Andrew was such a joyful experience, I feel so lucky to have met and married y'all! 🥰

  • SW

    Skylar W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 30, 2026

    Miriam is amazing!

    From our first conversation, Miriam at Milestones by Miri was quick to respond and gave us detailed guidance on exactly what we needed to plan our ceremony. She worked closely with us to craft a written ceremony that felt personal and meaningful, adding special touches that made it truly ours. What impressed us most was how captivating she was on our wedding day, her words painted a beautiful picture of our love story that had our guests completely engaged. The day before the wedding, we met with her and felt an immediate sense of calm knowing we were in such capable hands. Miriam made us feel special and cared for throughout the entire process, and her eloquent delivery brought our vision to life perfectly. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiants who will make their ceremony unforgettable.

    Miriam Cantor-Stone•Jun 30, 2026

    Thank you for this glowing review, Skylar and Chris! Creating and performing your wedding ceremony was an absolute joy, and I wish y'all a lifetime of happiness! 💝


I officiated my first wedding in 2018, but Milestones by Miri was born in 2019.
Of course! Commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, and ceremonies after a legal wedding are just as meaningful and special as the legal wedding.
As of January 2026, I'm coming up on 40 ceremonies!
Of course! It's your wedding, I encourage you to personalize your ceremony and will support you in doing so. And if you're unsure of exactly how you want to personalize it, we will brainstorm ideas together to create the ceremony perfect for you.
My presence at your rehearsal is included if you choose the Bespoke Ceremony package. Otherwise, I will require an additional fee to attend your ceremony.
I am ordained by the Universal Life Church. It is a non-denominational, spiritual/religious non-profit created to give anybody the opportunity to become legally ordained to perform weddings. While I'm not professionally affiliated with any particular religion, I studied Religion as an undergraduate and have a vast knowledge of a variety of traditions and spiritual practices. I am endlessly curious, and love learning about all faiths and how I might incorporate them into ceremonies for my clients.
Couples must obtain the marriage license in advance, then I complete the officiant portion of the marriage license on the wedding day and return it as required. If you need any assistance with acquiring your license, I'm happy to help!
Absolutely - your love is valid and beautiful and I would be honored to help you celebrate it, whether it's a private and intimate ceremony just for you and your partners or a giant shindig with all your loved ones in attendance.