Welcome to Modern, Joyful, Authentic Wedding Ceremonies

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The Honeybreak Experience:

An aligned-with-the-times, love-filled, modern evolution of the wedding ceremony.

We Are…

A woman-owned business. We are award-winning modern officiants. We are love storytellers. And we’ve been celebrating love and writing and presiding over ceremonies all over New York since 2012.  Recently, we’ve fallen in love with officiating Zoom weddings - they have been a highlight of 2020. Joy is our jam and we infuse it into each of our bespoke ceremonies - whether in person, or virtual.

We work with amazing couples from NYC, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Mexico, and all over the world who want their wedding ceremony to be personalized, authentic, and unforgettable.

All of our officiants are legally registered in both New York State and New York City - two separate requirements necessary to perform ceremonies.

We Support…

Marriage equality and stand by our motto, “weddings for everyone.” We are honored to celebrate the love stories of ALL couples who want to declare their commitment to the one they love.  Also, we honestly can’t wait for the day when “Do you officiate LGBTQ+ weddings?“ isn’t even a question anyone has to ask.

Here we are being celebrated by Catalyst Wedding Co. as one of the top 5 inclusive wedding officiants.

We Write…

Bespoke ceremonies that center around your love. You’ll resonate with each part of your ceremony, and it will ring true to what you and your partner feel about marriage. That means no prescribed rhetoric, no sexist speech, no snore-worthy moments, and no ick-factor. We also sign and process marriage licenses, and everything in between.

We Love…

Our awesome clients and treat each wedding of ours as a gift - you're trusting us with one of the most epic milestones in your relationship. 

We officiate ceremonies in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, Westchester, and Long Island.

We Believe…

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Mirelle Eid, Owner & Wedding Officiant

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I’ve been a professional space holder since 2011 and have worn many hats from middle school teacher, facilitator, speaker, writer, officiant, coach, and small business owner. I’ve been officiating weddings since 2012 and created Honeybreak Officiants with the core foundational belief that, just like all the other parts of your wedding, your ceremony should be something you get to choose and curate.

Officiating weddings is a passion that was born from my love to write and lifelong fascination with LOVE. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been so inspired by how two people find each other and fall in love, despite obstacles that may otherwise make their meeting seem completely impossible.

Weddings have been evolving toward more inclusivity, authenticity, and true celebration - and it’s been an honor to work at the forefront of this reinvention. My ceremonies are modern and engaging, full of warmth and light, laughter and sentimental candor, and curated with the quirks and delights of your relationship, favorite cultural traditions, memories you’ve created together, toasts from your closest friends, meaningful readings, and the love you share with one another. I write each one to reflect your story, your relationship, and your love!

Born and raised in NYC (on the Upper West Side!), I’m now exploring bicoastal life, splitting time between Los Angeles and New York. Outside of officiating weddings, I’m a mom to the sweetest toddler boy, and a professional photographer at Mirelle Maia Photography. My style is journalistic candid and my favorite subjects to document are love, families, birth, and motherhood. In 2025 I have 6 dates available for weddings and photography in New York and would love to create some magic with you.

“From the day I stumbled upon Mirelle's site, I knew she was the officiant we wanted for our special day. Not only was Mirelle knowledgeable about all things elopement, she was very flexible and communicative with us. All of my questions answered and all of my fears calmed. On the day we eloped, she was cool, confident and relaxed, which made us feel the same vibe. We loved every minute of our customized ceremony, everything was just perfect! Thank you Honeybreak Officiants! Mirelle, you truly are a gem! XOXO Meena & Dean” - Meena, reviewed on Yelp 8/3/2018

“Pot of Honey(break) at the end of the rainbow! I would 100% recommend Honeybreak to any couples looking for an officiant! I felt we struck gold when booking with them. Mirelle was so super knowledgeable, approachable, kind & responsive. She made me feel SO at ease regarding any queries or concerns we had regarding our ceremony & the process in general. Planning a wedding from the other side of the globe is not an easy feat, but knowing that the most important part of the day (the ceremony!) was sorted - rather easily too I might add - made everything else fall into place. Mirelle helped to secure our Central Park location, provided us with local vendor recommendations, has beautiful vow templates and ways to tailor them to suit the individuals, and was always on the other end of an email if/when I had any questions! She has a beautiful, sweet nature, and I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to officiate our wedding ceremony. Thank you so much again :)” -Karen, reviewed on Wedding Wire 10/24/2018

photo by: Holtz Photography

Laura Goehrke, Wedding Officiant

she/her

My goal is to have your ceremony reflect your unique love story and what makes your partnership shine! Each ceremony I write is a thoughtfully-crafted narrative inspired by your journey as a couple, and celebrates the foundation of your love. My writing style is warm, intentional, and sincere, with touches of lightness and humor.

Outside of officiating, I am a producer and writer, with a performance background, so I wear all of these hats comfortably during both the ceremony and prep process to make sure you’re taken care of (and having fun!) every step of the way. I’m a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I recently married my wife, Alysa, and I believe that all love deserves to be celebrated!

“Laura Goehrke was extremely invested in not only the context of the whole ceremony, but she also took ample time to get to know us both as individuals and in the context of our relationship. She went above and beyond, and she did so with such enthusiasm, humor, and commitment. She centered us in the entire process and checked in frequently to ensure the messaging felt customized and accurate. We felt so loved and cared for in the process, and we felt like her genuine joy and investment in the process paralleled ours. This ultimately led to one of the most beautifully worded capturing of the way we conceptualize our relationship. She was integral to making our ceremony the most special day of our lives, and we could not recommend her highly enough - she is the kind of person who makes you feel seen and heard, and that is an extraordinary gift." - Sarita K., reviewed on The Knot 9/1/2020

“Laura was incredibly helpful and totally genuine. I felt like she truly cared about our happiness, and that is exactly what you want out of an officiant. She wrote a beautiful speech, made everyone feel comfortable and was more than accomodating. Even in these strange times, our wedding was absolutely beautiful and a memory we will treasure forever. Thank you Laura!”-Gabriel F., reviewed on Wedding Wire 9/14/2020

photo by: Taylor Lenci Photography

Talley Gale, Wedding Officiant

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To me, wedding magic is seeing a couple be the stars of their own show. As a full-time theatre professional, I love the overlap between weddings and theatre. They both turn a thousand moving pieces into a single, perfect moment that touches everyone. It's an honor to craft a meaningful ceremony with a couple, engage those in the room with us, and keep the focus on the real stars of the show: You.

And if there's anything about the big day that's making you nervous, I include signature Comfort Coaching: Thanks again to acting training, I have tons of techniques to help you move through your day with mindfulness and ease. From managing trembles, to keeping from losing your voice during your vows, to navigating a corseted gown, I’ll be with you every step of the way. Except that walk down the aisle. That’s just for you. ;)

“Talley was awesome to work with! She was professional and communicative. She did a great job answering any questions we had and prepared us well for what to expect during the wedding rehearsal. She tailored her speaking points to us and what we valued in our relationship. You could really tell she put time and effort into coming up with what she would say so it didn’t just feel generic, but special. Talley was a genuinely kind person and a positive presence to have around during this busy (somewhat stressful if I’m being honest) time. Would definitely recommend her!” - Ashley 11/4/2023

“Talley was an amazing officiant. She reassured us that the message of our vows would come across as it was delivered, and our family was raving about her heartwarming delivery of our vows. Talley was respectful of our wishes in the message we wanted to get across and included us in the creative process to jazz up our vows to deliver them in such a way that was memorable for a lifetime! She was calm, collected, and for lack of a better phrase "understood the assignment" during the entire process. She was the calm in the chaos of our wedding day and we felt good knowing that she was there as our support on such a special day!" - Meagan Biller 2/22/24

photo by: Sylvie Rosokoff

Haley Farrell, Wedding Officiant

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What a privilege it is to stand beside two people as they celebrate their love. I feel so fortunate to meet with couples as they reflect on their relationship and build out a vision for their special day. 

As a public defender, I cherish opportunities to collaborate with my clients, centering their voices, stories, and goals at the heart of my advocacy. I love officiating for the same reasons.

From pre-ceremony meetings to rehearsals to “I do”, I believe that you should feel supported, understood, and celebrated as you embark on this next chapter of your lives together. With a ceremony that honors your past and celebrates your future, I strive to cultivate an atmosphere of joyful presence as we revel in what makes your union so special. It is an honor to witness love stories continue to unfold – journeying down the aisle into all that lies ahead. ☺ 

“The most common compliment we’ve heard about our wedding has been “Your officiant was INCREDIBLE.” We couldn’t have asked for a more seamless, professional, personal experience than we received. Haley scheduled multiple video chats prior to wedding day to go over our vision for the ceremony. She asked thought-provoking questions to get to know us better as a couple, and she was able to beautifully weave our story into the ceremony. Haley’s calming presence and insightful words created the perfect backdrop for our wedding ceremony and set the tone for the rest of the event. Our friends and family laughed and cried and experienced a spectrum of emotions in between, and I truly am not exaggerating when I tell you multiple people (avid wedding-attendees, I might add) made a point to tell us that it was the most beautiful wedding ceremony they had ever experienced. – Chase & Sam, April 2024

Our experience with Haley couldn’t have been better. It was important to us for the ceremony to be intimate and unique to us without being too formal or stuffy. Haley gave us great guidance as we were working through the plan, and it was clear she cared a ton about our special day. We had specific elements we wanted to incorporate, and she did an incredible job of weaving in our wishes and adding personal touches while making the ceremony flow effortlessly with an air of sincerity and humor. She was incredibly well prepared. We had multiple guests come up to us during the reception complimenting the ceremony and Haley. She even dressed to match our color scheme. A+ all around. We couldn’t recommend Haley more. – Jenna & Max, August 2019

Yeimmy Torrez, Wedding Officiant

(pronounced JAY-me) she/her

Here’s your go-to cheerleader reporting for duty! I am excited to create a heartfelt experience for your special day. My goal is to capture the essence of your love story for one of the most momentous occasions in your life! Folks who have experienced my officiating style say it is “straight to the point with a touch of humor and thoughtfulness throughout.” I am all about bringing your love story to life with intention and authenticity. 

Outside of officiating weddings, you can find me driving the scenic route to lifting weights, going on hikes disguised as walks with my friends and racking up my airline miles across the country to coach educators on how to be the best teachers for our future generations of kids.

“Yeimmy wrote us a beautifully clear ceremony with touches of humor and thoughtfulness throughout! She made our guests laugh without trying too hard. Her presence throughout the whole process and on the day of was genuine, thorough, and authentic! Thank you for infusing our ceremony with so much love and purpose.” - Myra

“Yeimmy exceeded all of our expectations! She asked us great questions and was thorough and super organized. Guests complimented her facilitation and loved how she brought different components of our relationship into the space. Our ceremony was more special than we could have ever imagined or hoped for!” - Dayanara

“She is passionate about love and working with couples! She delivered a heartfelt ceremony for which we are forever grateful and will save in written and video form forever.” - Renz

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Alex Black, Wedding Officiant

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I love to create wedding ceremonies that highlight your unique love story. Whether your story evokes laughter, tears, reflection, connection or all of the above, I will bring it to life for you and your guests. I craft magical, modern ceremonies that authentically represent you as a couple and individuals. Organization is my superpower, so my goal is always to make this experience as stress-free and enjoyable for you as possible. I can’t wait to work with you as we create the narrative that will launch your journey as a married couple. Outside of officiating, I am a management coach and team development consultant at Together Transformation.

“Beautiful, Personal, Professional Experience! We had such an amazing experience with Alex Black and Honeybreak Officiants. From the start, we were treated with professionalism and respect. Alex took the time to get to know us as a couple, see what was important to us on our special day and put together a beautiful ceremony for us. We are so happy with the experience and would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a personalized, special wedding ceremony!” -Melissa, reviewed on Wedding Wire 2/4/20

“On our wedding day, Alex arrived early and was nothing but warm and friendly…she came to sit with me and just chat while I was waiting in another room for the ceremony to begin and she was a very calming presence…I was told afterwards that before she came to see me she spoke to my husband and two sons, as well as greeted guests as they came in. When we began, it was smooth from beginning to end – I felt like she wasn’t just reading the passages we chose, but really speaking them to us and our guests in a very warm and friendly way. When she proclaimed us husband and wife, she seemed truly happy for us. Afterwards she had us sign the marriage license along with our maid of honor and best man as witnesses and then a couple of days later, emailed me a copy of it along with the text from our ceremony as a keepsake. If anyone is wondering who to hire to officiate their wedding ceremony, I really couldn’t recommend Honeybreak Officiants enough. Thank you Alex!”- Emin and Maureen Salkuci, reviewed on Wedding Wire 10/24/19

photo by: Wandermore Photography

Jessica Bloom, Wedding Officiant

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I love that my job title ‘Celebrant‘ is almost nearly the word ‘celebrate!‘ And that I get to celebrate love on a daily basis? It is the best privilege I can think of. My ceremony style is upbeat, joyful, and modern. Let’s make your wedding ceremony as radiant as your love!

“Jess was absolutely amazing - kind, personable, and professional. She listened to exactly what we wanted and somehow crafted something even better! It was personal, beautiful, and so meaningful. The ceremony was by far my favorite part of my wedding. I'd highly recommend Jess to anyone looking for a seamless and special ceremony.” ~Juliet, reviewed on Wedding Wire & Facebook 12/3/18

“Jessica was simply amazing! She was there for us from our very first meeting to the last emotional ending. Plus, she was there for us in between, with emails and texts which helped to keep us calm and feel secure. She was readily available to answer all our questions and offered helpful suggestions. Jessica was not only professional, but she was kind and genuine too. Our ceremony could not have turned out any better that it did. She listened to our stories with enthusiasm and incorporated them into a touching ceremony. Not only were we incredibly happy with Jessica, but we received so many compliments from our guests who were impressed and moved by the ceremony she conducted. Thanks Jessica for making our wedding feel so incredibly personal and special. Thanks also for your calming influence on us and your bright disposition. We would highly recommend Jessica any day. ” -Marina & Alex, reviewed on Wedding Wire 6/4/19

photo by: Bryan Sargent Photography

Raves Raves Raves

Warm and charmING

“Jessica was simply amazing! Jessica was not only professional, but she was kind and genuine too. Our ceremony could not have turned out any better that it did. She listened to our stories with enthusiasm and incorporated them into a touching ceremony. We received so many compliments from our guests who were impressed and moved by the ceremony she conducted. Thanks Jessica for making our wedding feel so incredibly personal and special. Thank you for your calming influence on us and your bright disposition. We would highly recommend Jessica any day.” -Marina + Alex

Working with Julia and Honeybreak Officiants was the best choice we could have ever made! Julia made us feel so special and loved every step of the process. We felt sure we were in good hands and Julia performed the loveliest, most beautiful and warm ceremony that we will never forget.

We were looking for a while for the best officiant for our wedding and at from the very first second that we talked to Mirelle, we knew it was her. She is a very thoughtful person. Her voice, her personality, her charm, her manners…everything in her is serene and peaceful. And we were looking someone that could contribute with this spirit to our wedding. She helped us in everything, giving us multiple options and ideas every time that we needed. We really appreciate that she tailored the ceremony exactly as we wanted it to be. She adapted it to our needs and created a wonderful story of our relationship only with a few lines that we sent her. 

After all our research and conversations with several officiants, we can assure that Mirelle is the perfect officiant for someone that is looking for a beautiful soul and a positive person that will contribute and improve the ceremony like no one else. It will take you only a few seconds to realize it. ~Paula

 PROFESSIONAL and STRESS-FREE

“A wonderful day thanks to Mirelle! She was very responsive and available during the whole process, gave us good advice about the venue, hair stylist, florist...The ceremony was just how we wanted it to be, we could exchange our vows in French, and we had a little surprise when she gave us messages from our whole family. Thank you very much Mirelle!" ~Sabrina & Yoann

“Bizu Solomon was wonderful and amazing to work with. She was super accommodating and kind. Our family was 30 minutes late to the ceremony and she was happy to stay however long she needed to in order to make sure our family would be there for the vows, which we thought was very thoughtful and considerate of her. We were very grateful. We would definitely recommend her services to anyone else.”-Nicole +Laura

"Mirelle Eid was our wedding officiant in NYC and we were so lucky to have her. She was funny, patient and totally went with the flow when it came to our informal ceremony. Of course like most weddings we were running way late. She never complained and was super helpful the day of. She even endured the freezing cold with us while we got married on the terrace of our hotel. She had great tips and outlines when it came to our vows. Mirelle answered all questions promptly. I would suggest her to EVERYONE. Thank you again for helping us make our day so special." ~Veronica

"We couldn't have been happier with Mirelle Eid as our wedding celebrant for my February NYC wedding.  From our first conversation I knew that planning the program/vows with Mirelle would be stress-free and tailored just for us!  I hadn't met Mirelle until the day of my wedding but she made it a point to visit me in my hotel room prior to the ceremony.  Our wedding ceremony was beautiful and Mirelle did a wonderful job.  It felt like she was one of our guests and was so truly so happy to be there for our joyous occasion; everyone commented on our vows! (Not a lot of dry eyes).  I highly recommend Mirelle as a wedding officiant, she has an awesome personality and very professional!"~Melissa

 MODERN AND FUN

"Review of Mirelle Eid: My husband and I were lucky enough to blindly stumble upon Mirelle on Google, and are SO pleased we did.  Here's why: Firstly, she is incredibly easy to talk to.  Before talking to her on the phone and Skype, I was MOST terrified of an old, stuffy, religious officiant who was completely out-of-touch.  Mirelle, in contrast, is like a fun girlfriend who happens to have an incredible way with words. She went out of her way to ask us a detailed history of how we met.  Her program was so heartfelt, actually, that we saved excerpts for our scrapbook.  Secondly, Mirelle was organized.  She not only helped us to put together a plan with less than a month's notice, she even suggested potential spots in NYC for the ceremony.  We also come from mixed backgrounds and Mirelle did a great job of integrating all the ethnic wedding customs we dumped on her shoulders.  Lastly, Mirelle is sincere. Your wedding ceremony is really the beginning of your life together...you need the material for a story, but you also need someone to put it together in a beautiful way.  Someone who can tell their story and also help provide perspective and insight on what is to come.  We wanted something short, sweet, and simple, and Mirelle was the perfect choice for us.  Fingers crossed I won't need a wedding officiant again in the future but I can recommend her to any pairs in New York looking for their own bard to describe their own epic saga together. :)" ~Natalie

Our ceremony turned out to be one of our favorite parts of the night. Nearly everyone we talked to has commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how it really felt true to our relationship and who we are. Our guests commented that they had never cried and laughed so hard at a wedding ceremony. -Sarah + Avi

POISED & WELL-SPOKEN

"It was a pleasure to have Mirelle Eid perform our wedding ceremony on 9/9/16 at the Bryant Park Grill.  From the very start, Mirelle was easy to work with, accommodating, and professional.  She took the time to meet with us months before our wedding and provided useful guidance in order to design and personalize our ceremony, which turned out to be absolutely perfect.  Mirelle has a wonderful presence- she is calm and poised, well-spoken, and kindhearted.  A number of our guests made the point to tell us what a unique and wonderful ceremony we had, and how they thought Mirelle did a fantastic job.  I would absolutely recommend.  Thank you!!!" ~Ali

“Wow! Julia officiated our June 9 wedding and we could not have been happier! First of all, she is an extremely kind person and easy to work with. I have a hectic work schedule and she was very flexible in arranging an initial call and meeting with us. Second, she happily accommodated our very secular/feminist ceremony, and even spun our love story (which is special to us but not terribly interesting to others) into a captivating narrative (she’s a great writer!). After the ceremony, people raved about what an awesome job she did and thought that she was a very articulate close friend we’d asked to marry us. We can’t recommend Julia enough!” ~Katherine

CUSTOMIZED & EPIC CEREMONIES

“Exceeded all expectations! Mirelle went above and beyond for us! She was always so helpful and responsive when we had questions before the big day. After the ceremony, our friends and family continually commended her for a job well done. Mirelle was able to paint a beautiful picture of our love story, and it made our ceremony so unique and intimate. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!” ~Sam & Tommy

“Jessica Bloom was our wedding officiant. She more than surpassed our expectations. She was funny, energetic, warm, and she told our love story better than I ever could have imagined. She also made sure their was a theme to our love story. She made our wedding a true fairy tale. Best wedding officiant a couple could ask for everyone loved the ceremony!!” -Alison + Carlos

“I was so happy to have [Mirelle Eid} as our wedding officiant...Mirelle sent us samples of ceremony wording by e-mail.  We had no idea about the ceremony so it helped us to design our own ceremony...I picked 'Tree Planting Ceremony' as our unity ceremony.  I just told her the idea briefly, she added a beautiful explanation...my guests were impressed.  Entirely, the words she used in the ceremony was so beautiful and heartwarming.  She was kind enough to slow down the ceremony for me who is not native to English word.  It is hard for me to repeat sentence in English, I appreciated her kindness.  I was so happy to have this beautiful and kind officiant as our wedding officiant." ~Hatsumi

“Working with Mirelle has been a dream.  It is the perfect balance between creating a ceremony that is unique and personal to us and also providing the right amount of guidance and expertise." ~Kate

The Best Wedding Officiant!

Mirelle was the absolute perfect wedding officiant. During the planning phase she was *so* kind, thorough, patient and accommodating. She made the process really easy for us with tons of recommendations for readings, ways for her to say things, etc., while also giving us plenty of opportunities to personalize and was completely flexible to anything we did/didn’t want to say or do. At the wedding she was poised, articulated and thoughtful. She picked up on our vibe quickly and was laid-back and lighthearted, just like we wanted our ceremony to be. We laughed and we cried, and it was truly the perfect moment. We absolutely, wholeheartedly, recommend her!!!” ~ Emily
 

 
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Pricing

 
 

CITY HALL STYLE CEREMONIEs

pricing begins ~ $450

Intimate ceremonies & Elopements

pricing begins ~ $600

Full wedding Ceremonies in NYC

pricing begins ~ $750

Wedding Ceremonies outside of Nyc

$1,100 - 1,750

Marriage License Signing

$300

Support for Friend or Family member officiants

$350 - $550

 
 
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Questions? We have answers

1.     Can we choose our officiant? How do we know if you’re the right officiant for us?

When you contact us, please include your wedding date, time, and location.  The officiant who is available for your ceremony will get in touch with you right away.  We suggest a phone call or video call where we’ll learn more about your ceremony, share more about our approach, and answer any questions you have.  After our initial call, we can arrange an in-person meeting at a coffee shop or café.  We understand that life can be busy, especially when planning a wedding, so we are also happy to Skype or FaceTime if that’s more convenient for you.

If you are outside of NYC or the U.S. and are coming here for your destination wedding, let’s communicate by email, phone, or Skype to talk more in detail about your NYC wedding plans. Call us at 860-478-6060 or email us at Mirelle@honeybreakofficiants.com

2.     Can we write our own vows?

Of course! We welcome it.  Your wedding ceremony is about your relationship and your journey together.  You should feel free to express your love to each other with handwritten vows.  We offer many options for traditional vows which you can use for reference or mix in with your personal vows.  It’s up to you!

3. Will you help us write our personal vows?

Absolutely! Feeling a little lost about where to start and how long you should plan to speak for? That’s totally normal, and we are here to help.

4.     Can children, family, and friends take part in our ceremony?

Definitely.  Including your guests in your ceremony is a great way to make them feel special and an important part of your special day, which they are!  You can have them share a reading, give the final blessing, and/or take part in the unity ceremony.

5.     How long should a wedding ceremony be?

The length of your wedding ceremony is up to you.  On average, our custom ceremonies range from 15-30 minutes.  Quality over quantity; we take great care in crafting ceremonies that keep your guests present and engaged throughout.

6.     On our wedding day, what time will you arrive and leave?

We take timeliness very seriously.  We like to arrive 20-30 minutes before the start of the wedding ceremony, and sometimes sooner for weddings with larger wedding parties.  It’s important for us to check in with the two of you and everyone involved in the ceremony, to ensure everyone knows their roles and so that everything runs smoothly.  During this time, you may choose to complete your marriage license, or you may choose to complete this after the ceremony.  We typically do not stay to attend the wedding reception.

7. What if we’re already legally married? Does that change the price at all?

This does not affect our rates. The same amount of time, love, and preparation goes into writing and performing your ceremony.

8.     Do we need to have a witness present for our ceremony?

Yes.  New York state requires that you have on witness (separate from the Officiant).  If you’re from out of town and need a witness, we can usually provide one for a fee of $50. If you’ve hired a photographer, you can also choose to ask them to sign your license as your witness.

9.     Do you perform LGBTQ weddings?

Absolutely. We support marriage equality and stand by our motto, “weddings for everyone.” We are honored to celebrate the triumphant love stories of ALL couples who want to declare their commitment to the one they love.  Also, we honestly can’t wait for the day that this isn’t even a question. Here we are being celebrated by Catalyst Wedding Co. as one of the top 5 inclusive wedding officiants.

10.  How far in advance should I contact you to book my ceremony?

As soon as you have your date planned! We like to allow plenty of time get to know you, and to plan and personalize your wedding ceremony. We perform many last-minute elopements too, please call us to find out if we’re available.

11.  Do you travel outside of New York City to perform wedding ceremonies?

Yes! We perform weddings across New York State, in Long Island, Westchester County, The Hamptons, and Connecticut.  There is an additional travel charge for weddings performed outside of the city.  Let's set up a date to talk more in detail about your wedding plans.

12.  How do I obtain my marriage license?

You can expedite the process online but you must both be present to complete the process in person.  We'll review all of the details during our first meeting so that you understand your responsibilities. It's important have these requirements handled before your wedding day to ensure that your marriage is legal.

Here are some helpful links for New York State and NYC:
New York State Marriage License
The City of New York Marriage Bureau

13.  What if I want to change my name?

In many states, including New York, you must choose what name you will use before you apply for the marriage license and record that name on the license during the application process. 

After your wedding day, you will use your Marriage Certificate to change your name for Social Security, driver’s license, bank accounts and credit cards.

14.  What's the best way to contact you?

We would love to hear from you! For further information, to check our availability or inquire about fees, please send us an email or fill out one of our inquiry contact forms with some additional information about your ceremony!

hello@honeybreakofficiants.com