Let’s Get You Married!

We will intentionally hold this love-filled, joyous safe space for you to be your weird and wonderful selves.

We will celebrate your one-of-a-kind journey with the fun, affectionate vibe of a good friend.

We will be your lifelong love cheerleaders!

OUR VOW TO YOU

  • A couple with their Brooklyn wedding officiant from Once Upon A Vow in the center and their wedding party along with guests watching the wedding ceremony in Greenpoint Loft.

    ALL IN LOVE

    This fully personalized ceremony honors your roots, incorporates rituals, celebrates the rad union of your worlds, and gets THE PARTY STARTED!

    Guest Limit: N/A • All day, everyday

    Two Scheduled 90-minute Video Calls

    starting at 1295

  • Two brides in white wedding dresses holding hands and eloping surrounded by loved ones in Brooklyn Bridge Park with Brooklyn wedding officiant, Karla of Once Upon A Vow, in the center officiating with the Brooklyn Bridge as their backdrop

    INTIMATE LOVE

    This fully personalized ceremony packs an emotional punch, infusing your culture, story, and overall flavor. Ideal for microweddings.

    Guest Limit: 25 • Weekdays/weekends

    Email + Video Communication

    starting at 895

  • One bride and one groom getting married lakeside in upstate New York with Upstate NY wedding officiant of Once Upon A Vow in the center and two guests bearing witness

    CITY HALL LOVE

    Your “City Hall” inspired wedding ceremony is a semi-personalized experience complete with repeat-after-me vows and ring exchange.

    Guest Limit: 10 • Weekdays Only

    Email Communication

    starting at 595

Reel Love Video: Elizabeth Mealey

  • Bride with floral crown and groom getting married in Shakespeare Garden, Central Park with Karla, NYC wedding officiant in the center.

    REEL LOVE

    Your elopement team will document your custom ceremony and your adventurous spirits as you embark on this MARRIED adventure together.

    Officiant + Photographer + Videographer

    2-hours of coverage

    Guest Limit: 10 • Weekdays

    Email + Video Communication

    rates start at 4495

  • Latine couple getting married in Cop Cot, Central Park, surrounded by close loved ones with Dani, Central Park wedding officiant, in the center.

    CANDID LOVE

    Your photographer will capture all the fun-loving feels of your custom ceremony and city meanderings on what will be the most fun day ever.

    Officiant + Photographer

    2-hours of coverage

    Guest Limit: 10 • Weekdays

    Email + Video Communication

    starting at 2095

  • Lesbian couple in pink and blue coats signing their marriage license in Central Park with the guidance of Central Park Wedding Officiant, Once Upon A Vow

    DELIVERED LOVE

    Say “I DO” to this purely legal marriage license signing which includes a blink-of-an-eye ceremony and joyful signed, sealed, delivered vibes.

    Guest Limit: 2 • Weekdays Only

    Email Communication

    starting at 295

  • "Karla really took the time to find out about our relationship, communicated well with us about our ceremony, and walked us through more than one marriage license SNAFU. Not to mention, our guests were shocked to learn Karla wasn’t a longtime friend because of how well she seemed to know us in our ceremony ... about one of the best compliments for an officiant I can imagine! In short, we HIGHLY recommend Once Upon a Vow, especially if you’re the kind of couple who wants to include bell hooks readings in your ceremony and/or appreciates Taylor Swift mashups specially made for you"

    AMANDA + JESSICA

    HOUSING WORKS BOOKSTORE

  • "Daniela is a little lady but has a big presence. This was definitely not her first rodeo. She did an amazing job for our ceremony. She spoke clearly and confidently. She is a great storyteller and wove a beautiful story for us. Daniela took into consideration everything we mentioned at our sole meeting and penned our story in a way that had our friends assuming that she knew us. It was non traditional and it was beautiful! We give Daniela our full and unequivocal endorsement! We love her!"

    ALEX + LISA

    GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL

  • "Karla felt like a long lost friend from the first time she connected with us. Even though we had to connect solely through phone, video chat and email due to being on opposite ends of the country, we felt that she was able to ask the right questions to get to know us and was able to connect with many of the things we had dealt with in our personal lives as well as a couple. We immediately knew that our ceremony was in the right hands. Karla felt like a part of our family, and was able to make us laugh, cry, and feel the true magic of our day. I can't finish this review without making a point to thank you, Karla, for being such an amazing, supportive person for us throughout this process."

    KRISTAL + SILVIA

    MCMENAMINS EDGEFIELD

  • "Daniela had one meeting with us in person a couple of months before the ceremony, and during this meeting she asked us many questions about our relationship to get to know us better. Little did I knowthat she would use these questions to create the most personal wedding ceremony for my husband and I. Our friends and family were blown away and many asked us if she was a friend because she knew so much about us. I would 1000% recommend her to couples who are looking to have a non-traditional ceremony, or a blending of traditional/modern styles. She works with you to create the wedding YOU want and I'm so happy we found her"

    KATE + MATT

    DOBBIN STREET

  • "Daniela and Karla really made our day seamless and special. The day before our elopement, we were given a list of reminders and a rundown of what’s going to happen which really helped us feel at ease. And on the day, Karla is just a star! She has tailored the ceremony according to our story and we were both in tears because it’s like a playback of what our whole relationship was about and where we want it to be. Everything was personalized and prepared for us and she made sure that our attendees were part of it too."

    CLARIS + MELA

    TOP OF THE ROCK

  • "We feel so fortunate to have found Daniela as our celebrant, she was so perfect for us. We had been a little nervous as we were organising the wedding in NYC from Australia. However Daniela was so supportive and genuine. She arranged Skype calls and spend a lot of time getting to know us and creating a uniquely special ceremony for us. The words she wrote for us, were so special and touching, there wasn't a dry eye in the house on the day. She is a beautiful person and we feel so blessed to have had her as a celebrant."

    LAURA + JO

    WYTHE HOTEL

  • Couple smiling and holding hands as a friend officiant leads the ceremony

    FULL GUIDANCE

    If you don't know where to begin, this option is for you! During this collaborative experience, we'll take the lead, hold your hand every step of the way, and edit it until it feels like a GENUINE piece of spoken art.

    Email + Video Communication

    rates start at 695

  • Interracial lesbian couple, one in a teal dress and the other in a purple suit, getting married at Brooklyn Grange in Industry City with guidance of wedding officiant coach

    PARTIAL GUIDANCE

    If you enjoy writing and speaking, this option is great for you! We'll review and edit the ceremony until it feels JUST RIGHT! You'll be set up for success on the wedding day with tips, tricks, and logistical checklists.

    Email + Video Communication

    starting at 495

  • Couple looking into each other's eyes and smiling at one another with colorful floral overlay.

    FRIEND OFFICIANT COURSE

    Our Officiating with Authenticity course is a guide for friend and family officiants. This self-paced video course includes easy-to-follow modules, ceremony starter templates, resources, and lots of inspiration!

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Thank you to the following photographers for use of their images on our Experiences page:

Brian David Weddings, Wandermore Photography, Sam Bufalo Photography, Everly Studios, Kate Alison Photography, P. Wilsen Photo, DAG Images, Judson Rappaport Photography

FAQs

  • Yes, we are primarily registered in NYC and Boston. Our ordination also allows us to legally officiate ceremonies in states like New Jersey that don’t require state registration. We have also applied for one-time registration in nearby states like New Hampshire and will gain registration for any and every state where we officiate ceremonies.

  • Yes, we received our ordination from American Marriage Ministries and United Life Church.

  • HELL YES WE DO! We are passport ready and will travel any and everywhere for love. The furthest we’ve traveled out west has been to Portland, Oregon and the furthest we’ve traveled internationally has been to Würzburg, Germany.

  • These days you can complete your marriage application online and schedule a virtual or in-person appointment through Project Cupid. If you’re traveling to NYC, you’ll need to be in New York for both virtual and in-person appointments. Check out the City Clerk website for more info. https://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/content/

  • Here’s all the info you’ll need to know to obtain your marriage license in Massachusetts.

    https://www.mass.gov/guides/getting-married-in-massachusetts-before-the-wedding

  • You’ll want to contact us as soon as you secure your wedding date. Fridays and Saturdays tend to be the first weekend dates we fill each year so definitely reach out to us sooner rather than later.

  • Definitely! Our fave part of wedding ceremonies are your VOWS and we will absolutely hold space for this sentimental moment in your ceremony. We are 100% down to support you in writing and editing your vows.

  • Of course you can and there are many high and low involvement ways to include your loved ones depending on their comfort level and your ceremony vision. From collective vows and readings to ring warmings and community sing-a-longs, we can discuss what fits best for your ceremony vision!

  • Abso-frickin-lutely! If you’re planning an elopement ceremony with fewer than 20 guests, you do not technically need a permit to get married in an NYC park. However, we recommend you obtain one if you’d like to get married in a popular location.

    If you plan on having more than 20 guests, you must file for a special event permit, which requires at least 30 days for processing and a $25 non-refundable processing fee.

  • Yes, we love vow renewals! It’s so meaningful to us when couples choose to reaffirm their love and commitment to one another. ALL THE AWWS!! Our rates remain the same as our labor of love is centered on preparing and writing your ceremony.

  • What may seem like a simple 20-minute ceremony includes hours of getting to know you, taking notes, thoughtfully writing and editing your ceremony, traveling to your chosen ceremony space, and communicating with vendors and/or loved ones. Not to mention accurately completing the legal bits. Before you ask us for a reduced rate, please take into consideration the loving effort our small business puts into every wedding ceremony.

  • Yes, we most definitely do. We typically split the total into 2-4 payments depending on the chosen ceremony experience and your financial needs. Feel free to let us know if you’d like to split the payments further.

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Award-winning destination wedding officiant offering personalized wedding ceremonies