Best in Hood
Menu

5 Best Wedding Officiants in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a wedding officiant in New York who isn't a stranger reading a script off a card usually comes down to who takes the time to actually get to know you as a couple. Every officiant on this page holds a rating of 4.9 or higher, and reviewers repeatedly describe Zoom calls, detailed surveys and custom-written ceremonies built around their specific story.

Short answer: The most-reviewed wedding officiant in New York is Officiant NYC (4.9 stars across 260 Google reviews), followed by Honeybreak Officiants (a perfect 5.0, 268 reviews) and New York Marriage Bureau (4.9, 173 reviews). Most officiants here offer bilingual, interfaith and non-religious ceremonies, so ask directly about your specific needs.
Jump to a business

How New York's Top Wedding Officiants Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Honeybreak Officiants 5.0 268 Modern, inclusive and interfaith ceremonies View ›
2 Officiant NYC 4.9 260 Bilingual and multicultural ceremonies View ›
3 New York Marriage Bureau — Wedding Officiant & Elopement Services NYC 4.9 173 Elopements and short-notice ceremonies View ›
4 Our Wedding Officiant NYC 5.0 154 Central Park and destination ceremonies View ›
5 Cantor Daniel Pincus - Wedding Officiant New York Tri-State Area 5.0 96 Jewish and interfaith ceremonies View ›
5 Best Wedding Officiants in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Honeybreak Officiants logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Honeybreak Officiants

5.0268 Google reviews

Honeybreak Officiants is a woman-owned New York wedding officiant company that has been writing and performing ceremonies since 2012, specializing in LGBTQIA+, interfaith, non-denominational and non-religious weddings. Its officiants are legally registered in both New York State and New York City, the two separate credentials required to perform ceremonies here. The company has been recognized as one of the top inclusive wedding officiants by Catalyst Wedding Co.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 268 reviews, the most on this list
  • Officiants repeatedly praised for bespoke, deeply personal ceremonies
  • Works with couples internationally, including elopements planned remotely
  • Explicit focus on inclusive ceremonies for all couples

Worth knowing

  • Booking further out is recommended for popular dates given demand
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume268 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated officiant company on this list, with a genuine specialty in custom, inclusive ceremonies. A strong first call if you want a personalized script rather than something generic.

512 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024

Officiant NYC logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Officiant NYC

4.9260 Google reviews

Officiant NYC has served New York City, North New Jersey and Long Island since 2007, with a team of multilingual officiants who bring backgrounds in theatre, film and public speaking to their ceremonies. It offers civil, non-denominational, spiritual, traditional and religious ceremonies, and has been recognized with Best of Zola and Best of Weddings on The Knot and WeddingWire. Multiple officiants work under the company, matched to each couple's specific needs.

What people praise

  • Rated 4.9 across 260 reviews
  • Reviewers repeatedly note bilingual ceremonies that included non-English-speaking family members
  • Team of officiants matched to specific couple needs, including cultural background
  • Multiple industry awards from Zola, The Knot and WeddingWire

Worth knowing

  • As a multi-officiant team, ask specifically which officiant you'll be paired with
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume260 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-established, award-recognized company with a genuine strength in bilingual and multicultural ceremonies. Worth asking for a specific officiant recommendation based on your family's needs.

New York Marriage Bureau — Wedding Officiant & Elopement Services NYC logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

New York Marriage Bureau — Wedding Officiant & Elopement Services NYC

4.9173 Google reviews

New York Marriage Bureau, based in Brooklyn, offers wedding officiant and elopement services across New York, with staff able to handle same-week or short-notice ceremony requests. Reviewers describe officiant Maksim as showing up even during a blizzard and arranging ceremonies within days for couples visiting from out of town. The company also assists with marriage certificate paperwork after the ceremony.

What people praise

  • Rated 4.9 across 173 reviews
  • Reviewers describe genuine flexibility for last-minute or visiting-couple bookings
  • Assistance with marriage certificate processing included
  • Reliable in difficult weather conditions, per a specific reviewer account

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported an unresolved paperwork error with the City Clerk months after their ceremony
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume173 · 87th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option for couples who need an officiant on short notice or while visiting New York. Confirm exactly how post-ceremony paperwork is handled and get it in writing.

540 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Our Wedding Officiant NYC logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Our Wedding Officiant NYC

5.0154 Google reviews

Our Wedding Officiant NYC is run by Peter Boruchowitz, a registered wedding officiant and ordained clergyman serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey. He specializes in Central Park weddings and elopements, and reviewers describe him incorporating specific cultural traditions, from Scottish handfasting to personal details about a couple's pets, into custom ceremonies. He also helps reserve preferred ceremony locations within the park.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 154 reviews
  • Reviewers repeatedly describe deeply personalized, tradition-incorporating ceremonies
  • Assists with reserving specific Central Park ceremony locations
  • Works with international couples via video call ahead of the wedding date

Worth knowing

  • In-person meetings are limited for couples not local to New York, though reviewers say video planning worked well
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume154 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick specifically for a Central Park wedding or elopement, with a genuine talent for weaving personal and cultural details into the ceremony. Book well ahead for popular park locations.

300 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

Cantor Daniel Pincus - Wedding Officiant New York Tri-State Area logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cantor Daniel Pincus - Wedding Officiant New York Tri-State Area

5.096 Google reviews

Cantor Daniel Pincus is a New York tri-state area wedding officiant and cantor specializing in Jewish, interfaith and non-denominational ceremonies, including South Asian civil ceremonies and multilingual services. He brings a musical background to ceremonies, at times performing traditional songs or leading guests in singing before rituals like a Ketubah signing. He also officiates co-officiated ceremonies alongside a couple's own friend or family member.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 96 reviews
  • Genuine musical and cantorial background reviewers say adds real depth to ceremonies
  • Willing to co-officiate alongside a couple's chosen friend or family member
  • Flexible on ceremony timing and location, including outdoor venues

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on this list
  • No phone number listed; contact appears to run through his site
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume96 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick specifically for a Jewish or interfaith ceremony with a real musical and cantorial element. A good option if you want traditional ritual elements woven into a modern ceremony.

4791 Broadway, New York, NY 10034

6

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown. Rating is each officiant’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many couples rated them, compared against other New York wedding officiants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a perfect score from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently couples are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a wedding officiant cost in New York? (2026)

None of the officiants on this page publish fixed pricing online, and costs vary by ceremony length, customization and travel. Contact each directly for a current quote based on your date and ceremony style.

Serving all of New York

These officiants serve all five boroughs and typically extend to Long Island, Westchester and North New Jersey, with several handling ceremonies specifically in Central Park. Searching for a wedding officiant near me? Every listing below has a live phone number where available so you can confirm coverage of your venue.

What to ask before you book a wedding officiant

  • How many meetings or calls do we get before the ceremony to plan it together?
  • Can the ceremony be customized around our specific cultural or religious background?
  • Are you legally registered in both New York State and New York City?
  • Do you help with marriage certificate paperwork after the ceremony?
  • Can you perform a bilingual or multilingual ceremony if needed?
  • What happens if our date or location changes at short notice?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these wedding officiants?

We started from wedding officiants in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need a separate officiant registration for New York City versus New York State?

Yes. Several officiants here, including Honeybreak, note they are registered in both, which is a legal requirement to officiate weddings in New York City specifically.

Which officiant is best for a Central Park wedding?

Our Wedding Officiant NYC, run by Peter Boruchowitz, specializes specifically in Central Park ceremonies and can help reserve a preferred location within the park.

The bottom line

Honeybreak Officiants is the safe default for its review volume and perfect rating, while Cantor Daniel Pincus and Our Wedding Officiant NYC are the picks for a Jewish ceremony or a Central Park wedding specifically. Book a consultation call early so your ceremony can be genuinely customized, not generic.

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.