JC Lemon Photography

Jon and I have worked together on a few different weddings and I've loved his work!  Jon captures inspiring moments as a photographer for weddings, elopements and engagements.  Below are some samples of his photos.

Jon Lemon

website:  http://jclemon.com

email: sayhi@jclemon.com

phone: 917-373-0339

Interview with Urbanette Magazine

Urbanette Magazine recently interviewed Kim Worley about her experiences as a wedding officiant in New York.  Check out the interview here!

http://www.urbanette.com/nyc-wedding-officiant

"Urbanette Magazine is a print and online magazine.  We are the essential guide to the very best in life, with an empowering slant.  We will help you live a confident, happy and healthy life."

Michelle Edgemont-Florist

I worked with Michelle at Elise and Mitch's wedding at The Liberty House in Brooklyn.  She was so talented!  She had the best boutonniere's I've ever seen.  Here's a few shots of her work.  Check out her website for all of your floral needs.

Michelle Edgemont

Phone: 646-553-1594

Email: michelle@michelleedgemont.com

Website: http://michelleedgemont.com

Ring Warming Ceremony

Often times couples like to include a unity ceremony into their wedding.  There are many unique ways to do unity ceremonies for celebrations big and small but this one is a perfect way to include your guests into your ceremony.  It makes for a very inclusive element of the ceremony and further connects the couple with their loved ones in attendance.  

The idea is simple: the officiant makes an announcement prior to the start of the wedding to explain that the wedding bands will be passed around to each guest during the ceremony.  Just prior to the ring exchange, guests are invited to hold the ring and to silently offer a blessing or wish for the newlyweds, then pass them on to the next guest.  Once everyone has had a turn, the rings are returned to the officiant for the ring exchange.  This intimate exchange injects all of the loving energy of the couple’s friends and family into the rings that they’ll be wearing for a lifetime. 

Creative, inclusive and simple, this makes a great addition to weddings!

Eco-friendly Wedding Ideas

Here's a list of 5 creative ways to incorporate eco-friendly wedding ideas into the planning for your big day!  Find 5 more ideas from this great article by Better Homes and Gardens.

#1 Rings
When it comes to choosing a ring, make sure to use jewelers who are green friendly.  More an more, jewelers are using recycled gold and fair-labor gemstones.  To make sure you are not purchasing a "blood diamond," ask your jeweler about the origin of the stone.  Check out Artisan Wedding Rings to see the broad variety of options available for choosing an eco-friendly ring.  

#2 Menu
Ask your caterers if they can provide vegetarian and organic entrees.  Also consider what you are dining on.  If your location doesn't provide dishes, consider renting them to avoid using disposable plates.

#3 Favors
Instead of favors, let your guests know that you have donated a specified amount per guest towards your favorite environmental organization.

#4 Vendors
Choosing area vendors is a great way to keep the transportation emissions low and support local economies.  

#5 Dress
Though your wedding dress may be your most treasured item of your wedding, there are many ways you can be eco-friendly when it comes to choosing a dress.  First is the age-old tradition of wearing your mother's or grandmother's dress.  Take it to a local seamstress to transform it into your own special dress.  If you can't imagine wearing your mom's gown, check out charities such as Brides Against Breast Cancer, where you can buy or donate a dress.  All proceeds go to support women with breast cancer.

Life Coach/Bridal Coach Megan Moran is wonderful

As a student of the Martha Beck Life Coaching program, Megan Moran helps people achieve their goals so they can lead happier and more balanced lives.  After planning her own wedding in the spring of 2013, she realized how much brides could benefit from a Life Coach who focuses on brides and came up with the concept of Bridal Coaching.  Within months of her wedding, she started Something New Coaching with the idea that the moments leading up to the wedding day should be happy, joyful and calm.  Coaching is like having a personal trainer for the soul and Megan works with brides to:

*Discover their priorities  *Deal with the emotion of the details  

*Conserve energy  *Let go of unrealistic expectations  

*Maintain positive relationships  *Focus on the big picture  

*Deal with difficult personalities  *Come up with new approaches  

*Take time out  *Ask for help  *Breath through it all  

*Find and maintain bridal Zen

For more information, please visit:  http://www.somethingnewcoaching.com/#!bridal-coaching/cr2d
Megan can be reached at: (917) 464-3578, somethingnewcoaching@gmail.com.

Agaton Strom-Photographer

Agaton Strom 

917.306.7014
Agatonstrom.com 


One of the best photographer's I've had the pleasure of doing a ceremony with. I also hired him for my own family portraits as I was so impressed with his work, personality and prices. He is such a joy to work with and has a variety of professional photographic experiences which shape his work. He can be contacted through his site and make sure you mention OfficiantNYC referred you!

Check out some samples of his work below!

Photos by:
agatonstrom.com

Brandon Rodkewitz Photography

I had the privilege to work with Brandon at Christina and Dan's wedding.  I was so impressed with his work that I had to add him to my vendor list.  He was great to work with and I love his style.  

Website- http://brphotographs.com

Email- brandon@brphotographs.com

Flash Drives as Wedding Favors

I love this idea of flash drives as wedding favors from Scott and Barisa's wedding at Bayards.

Thank you to http://studiosaldana.com for the photos.

Kristy May Photographer

I love working with Kristy May. She is a great photographer.  I have worked with her many times and everyone loves her work.  She is so positive and professional.  I would highly recommend her to any couple.

~ Kimberly Worley

Kristy May Photography likes to keep it classic, fun and as natural as possible. Unique locations and celebrations inspire us to do our best work. We love black and white and high quality custom albums and prints.  We are based in Brooklyn, New York, but frequently travel around the Northeast and to our hometown of New Orleans. 

Kristy May Photography 

917-754-1544

www.kristymay.com

Park Ave Wedding at the Colony Club in Manhattan

Skype during a ceremony

Sometimes all of our loved ones can't make the ceremony.  With Skype,  they can watch you get married

Best Violinist

I had the privilege to hear Aurora play the solo violin at a wedding in Fort Tyron Park this summer.  She is a beautiful and talented 8 year old, who can play a variety of classical music.  The couple heard her playing in a park in NYC one day and wanted her to play at their wedding.  She was very professional, beautiful, and talented.  I would love to work with her again.  If you would like to contact her, you may call her mother Rosemary at 917-340-9788.  Her email is rosecaviglia@yahoo.com.  

In Celebration of our LGBT Couples!

We are so excited that we are one step closer to marriage equality following the recent Supreme Court decisions regarding DOMA and Prop 8.

We look forward to the day when all couples who are in love are able to marry freely in all fifty states.

Until then, we will continue to celebrate the joining of two unique individuals in marriage, regardless of sexual orientation, here in New York.