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Are you legally allowed to perform weddings in New York State?
Yes, we are legally allowed to perform weddings in New York State. All
of the officiants with Hudson Valley Ceremonies are ordained with a
ministry in Illinois. All of the officiants have been trained in all religions,
cultures and traditions from all over the world. The officiants also do
many hours of volunteer work and additional training to sustain their
ordination.
Are you legally allowed to perform weddings in New York City?
Yes, Rev. Jeanne and Rev Debra have a special license to perform
weddings within the 5 boroughs of New York City.
What makes your wedding officiants different from other officiants?
There are many reasons we are different. One reason we are different
is that our officiants do not arrive 5 minutes prior to the ceremony and
leave 5 minute the ceremony. They arrive at least one hour prior to the
ceremony and help in any way possible. Second reason our officiants
are different is that we encourage our couples to assist us with the design
of the ceremony and the couple has the final word.
Do you require premarital counseling?
No we do not require premarital counseling. We are more than happy
to provide this service to our couples.
How far do you travel to perform a wedding?
Our wedding officiants travel all over New York, New Jersey, and
Connecticut.
Do you charge travel fees?
Yes, unfortunately we do charge travel fees. Do to the rising cost of
fuel we charge a small fee for traveling to the site of your ceremony. The
first 20 miles from zip code 12572 are free and then there is a charge of
$1.00 per mile.
Where do you do consultations?
We do consultations at our office, your home, a coffee house, diner,
the venue or wedding ceremony location. Basically anywhere that you
want to meet with us. If you choose to come to our office in Rhinebeck we
do not charge or count the consultation towards your package.
Can we write our own vows?
Definitely!! We highly encourage our couples to make their wedding
ceremony about themselves and their families. We can also assist you in
this process if you don't know where to begin.
How much of deposit do you require?
We only accept a $50 deposit and the remaining balance is due after
the ceremony. We accept cash, check, money orders and credit cards.
When should we start looking for a wedding officiant?
Most websites place this part of wedding planning too close to the
wedding date. I recommend that once you book a venue and set a date,
look for a wedding officiant. After all without a wedding officiant, it's just
one big expensive party.
Yes, we are legally allowed to perform weddings in New York State. All
of the officiants with Hudson Valley Ceremonies are ordained with a
ministry in Illinois. All of the officiants have been trained in all religions,
cultures and traditions from all over the world. The officiants also do
many hours of volunteer work and additional training to sustain their
ordination.
Are you legally allowed to perform weddings in New York City?
Yes, Rev. Jeanne and Rev Debra have a special license to perform
weddings within the 5 boroughs of New York City.
What makes your wedding officiants different from other officiants?
There are many reasons we are different. One reason we are different
is that our officiants do not arrive 5 minutes prior to the ceremony and
leave 5 minute the ceremony. They arrive at least one hour prior to the
ceremony and help in any way possible. Second reason our officiants
are different is that we encourage our couples to assist us with the design
of the ceremony and the couple has the final word.
Do you require premarital counseling?
No we do not require premarital counseling. We are more than happy
to provide this service to our couples.
How far do you travel to perform a wedding?
Our wedding officiants travel all over New York, New Jersey, and
Connecticut.
Do you charge travel fees?
Yes, unfortunately we do charge travel fees. Do to the rising cost of
fuel we charge a small fee for traveling to the site of your ceremony. The
first 20 miles from zip code 12572 are free and then there is a charge of
$1.00 per mile.
Where do you do consultations?
We do consultations at our office, your home, a coffee house, diner,
the venue or wedding ceremony location. Basically anywhere that you
want to meet with us. If you choose to come to our office in Rhinebeck we
do not charge or count the consultation towards your package.
Can we write our own vows?
Definitely!! We highly encourage our couples to make their wedding
ceremony about themselves and their families. We can also assist you in
this process if you don't know where to begin.
How much of deposit do you require?
We only accept a $50 deposit and the remaining balance is due after
the ceremony. We accept cash, check, money orders and credit cards.
When should we start looking for a wedding officiant?
Most websites place this part of wedding planning too close to the
wedding date. I recommend that once you book a venue and set a date,
look for a wedding officiant. After all without a wedding officiant, it's just
one big expensive party.