Affirmations are part of our daily routine when we’re our most aligned selves. Like any other practice, we let it go and pick it back up as needed. Since it’s the start of the year, we’re into our manifesting abundance affirmation era. 

If you’re getting married this year, chances are you’re in your wedding planning era so why not add wedding affirmations to your daily routine to help keep you grounded. Wedding affirmations can be a particularly important practice during the wedding planning process as they can help calm your anxieties, ease your mind, motivate you, guide you, and generally put the important things in perspective. Like marrying your partner-in-life and adventure.

Wedding ceremonies offer couples the incredible opportunity to create this intentional celebration among community rooted in love. If you’d like to include loved ones during your wedding ceremony, you may want to consider a ring warming, also known as a ring blessing for those of faith.

Ring warmings are a low-touch ceremonial element that makes a meaningful impact, especially for those included. A ring warming sounds a bit woo-woo for some, but in our world the ring warming is really more of an opportunity to uplift your chosen loved ones as they silently (and telepathically) send their warmest wishes and prayers for your married future together. We like to say that these heartfelt sentiments are infused in your wedding rings from that day forward.

Even if you love winter, chances are you don’t enjoy frozen toes so if you’re eloping in NYC, Boston, or someplace chilly during the Fall and Winter months, it’s time to prepare accordingly.

Trust us when we say that if you are not properly dressed, not only will you suffer the consequences but your photos will show how miserable you feel. This defeats all the work you put into your NYC winter elopement so get cozy and read on.

Eloping in New York City with fun and modern wedding officiants, Once Upon A Vow, is electric! Anyone who has ever eloped in New York City can tell you that there is an unmatched energy in this city. Whether you’re a born and bred New Yorker, visiting from another state, or an international tourist, getting married in NYC is unlike anything you have ever or will ever experience. PERIOD.

A friend or family member asked you to officiate their wedding ceremony and now you’re doing your due diligence by figuring out next steps to legally pronounce them married! Pat yourselves on the back for being an epic friend.

First things first, in NYC, you’ll need to obtain a one-day marriage officiant license in order to legally officiate a wedding ceremony. You don’t need to live in NYC or New York State, but you do need to be at least 18 years old. If your loved one is getting married in the five boroughs (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island), you’ll submit the application, either via mail or in-person, to the Manhattan City Clerk’s Office.

As we celebrate our 10-year small business anniversary, we are also celebrating the official launch of our sibling business, Ever After and Always.

While Once Upon A Vow focused solely on joyful, love-filled weddings for a whole decade now, Ever After and Always will celebrate the fullness of this human experience for all life’s milestones and transitions. From bebe blessings aka baby naming ceremonies to end-of-life celebrations and everything in between, we’re honoring the expansiveness of our shared humanity.

Regardless of what’s happening in the stars, we believe that wedding days are powerful days to manifest whatever your hearts desire. We believe that wedding days are filled with intention. After all, you planned all the details! That love-filled intentionality creates an energetic opportunity to manifest your wildest dreams and deepest desires. 

While the Boston Public Library is known for their luxury weddings and gala events, they created an accessible microwedding experience that’s perfect for these financially turbulent times. Their 1-hour ceremony experience was a hit ever since they launched during the summer of 2022 and it’s only growing in popularity!

Instead of getting married at City Hall, many Bostonians are choosing this affordable yet iconic option. For $200, you, your partner, your officiant, photographer, and 12 guests have access to the Guastavino Room.

Are NYC parks the new IT place to tie the knot?! We definitely think so. NYC parks have been THE outdoor wedding ceremony destination all year long for as long as we’ve officiated ceremonies and it’s only grown in popularity since COVID! But how do you do it? Can you just show up and get married or do you need a park permit?

Well, that all depends on where you’re getting married, what time of year, and how many people will be attending. For example, Central Park is the most popular NYC park to get married in especially during spring and fall seasons so if you want to get married in one of their iconic locations like Ladies Pavilion or Cop Cot, you’ll definitely need a park permit regardless of how many people will be joining you.

Carroll Hall is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue in our beloved Brooklyn, offering a rare blend of nature and sustainable design that will blow your mind at every turn. From their colorful mosaic murals to their secret garden treehouse, you’ll wonder if you’re even in Brooklyn anymore. A microwedding at Carroll Hall offers couples the perfect blend of intimacy and style without compromising on the full experience of a beautifully curated wedding.

Renewing your vows is not only a sign of recommitment but a moment to reflect on your lives with a bit of pride and a whole lotta love. Whether you plan a vow renewal alongside your community or choose an intimate adventure, just the two of you, your vow renewal will be this magical moment set in the middle of your busy lives that you’ll treasure.

At Once Upon a Vow, we believe that love is for everyone, regardless of income, background, or identity. We understand that wedding ceremonies are a deeply personal and meaningful experience but for many, the cost can be a barrier.

As part of our mission to make love and commitment accessible to all, we are proud to offer Sliding Scale Wedding Officiant Services for couples who identify as part of marginalized communities.

Now that you’re thinking of your wedding ceremony, it’s time to choose the right wedding officiant for your wedding day! This will be one of the most important decisions you’ll make while planning your wedding. Your officiant sets the tone for the ceremony and the rest of the day, playing a crucial role in making your day a beautifully memorable one. Whether you’re planning a large celebration or an intimate elopement, your officiant’s personality, style, and approach to your ceremony will impact your entire wedding experience.

The wedding world is full of moving wedding ceremony readings to include in your own wedding ceremony. You’ve likely searched for something that fits your personalities and come across a lot of classics. Since you found your way here, we wanted to shine a light on some of our favorite pop culture monologues that would make incredible wedding ceremony readings.

We, at Once Upon A Vow, are pleased to announce that we have been selected as a 2025 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Awards. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Once Upon A Vow has been named as The Knot Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice award winner. YAY!!! This accolade represents the top local NYC and Boston wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot and Wedding Wire, all-in-one wedding planning resource websites offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. 

At Once Upon A Vow, we’re all about CHOICE. We fundamentally believe that we all possess free will and we value our ability to make our own decisions. We heavily credit our American identity for this; of course, as you can imagine, the rolling back of our rights in the U.S. as well as the political ick and general mid vibes over the past 10 years has had us feeling all kinds of conflicted and demoralized.

Amelia and Brax were visiting their favorite city of all time, New York City, all the way from their hometowns in Utah during their favorite time of the year, Christmas. They wanted to experience the holiday magic of this city and made the spontaneous decision to get married while they were in town!

Given the whirlwind decision to say “I DO,” they chose our no-frills, strictly legal Delivered Love ceremony experience. This is truly a marriage license signing with a sweet and simple non-personalized civil ceremony that includes vows and a ring exchange. It was exactly what they were hoping for!