Officiants & Ministers in Schenectady, New York

As a Certified Celebrant, I get to know my couples needs and desires, through a process of reflective listening and feedback. The result is a planned process, that evolves into your perfect service. What themes and feelings do you want to feel on your Wedding Day? What feelings do you want your guests to have? I will design your service to meet your desires.

I am an ordained interfaith minister in New York State who seeks to perform weddings for couples from all all walks of life. I perform ceremonies that work in elements of your specific religion, as well as non-religious ceremonies. I work with couples to create a wedding ceremony that incorporates their dedication, devotion, love for each other, beliefs, hopes, and dreams (individually and together). Want to get creative? I have many creative ideas to help make your ceremony unique. I’m open to theme weddings, including: music-related, costume parties, casino nights, really anything — inquire with me. I’d love to hear your ideas; and if you’d like my input, I’d be happy to help.

www.FrRichard.com I am an Independent Catholic Priest, of the Old Catholic Church, who is available to Officiate at Catholic or Christian weddings in New York State (except NYC). The wedding can take place at your home, a garden or park setting, a restaurant or banquet hall, or other on-site place of your choosing. I accomidate those who do not belong to a specific church or denomination, but wish to have a wedding ceremony which is Blessed in the Eyes of God. Those who have been previously married are welcome. I offer ceremonies that range from Basic Christian Marriage Ceremony to full Catholic Mass, with Exchange of Vows.

Whether you want a traditional or unique ceremony, with or without a religious tone, reflecting your personalities, cultures, and traditions, I will collaborate with you to ensure that the ceremony aspect of your big day is perfect! I have over ten years' experience working with couples and public speaking, and can offer a wealth of resources on readings, music, and sample vows. I'm happy to work with you to write your own vows as well. Contact me today to schedule a *free* initial consultation, and we can begin to discuss your preferences and your vision for the wedding ceremony of your dreams! Drop me an email, call or text me!

Since 2011, Ritualisms has based its approach to ceremony design with upbeat humor, impactful storytelling, and a fresh approach to the dusty and dry rituals of yesteryear. Grandma loved her church ceremony, but that was fifty years ago. Your wedding deserves to be different. It should be different. It should resemble you.

Everyone has the right to love and be loved. You finally met the love of your life, asked them to spend the rest of their life with you and they said YES!. Now you have to find the right person to help you seal that commitment. Well look no more!, its my mission to provide you with a ceremony that will show each of you and the world how powerful that love is. Maybe you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'d like a short to the point ceremony. Or maybe you would like an over the top, out of this world type of ceremony.Tell me what your dream is and I will help you make it a reality. No request will be turned away. Lets get started!