The Best Marriage Officiant in New York City

Whether you are getting married, celebrating an anniversary, or committing to someone in a special way, I am honored to be your wedding officiant in NYC. It will be my privilege to preside over your momentous occasion.

Best Marriage Officiant Services

Ceremony Planning & Writing

Organize Exceptional Ceremonies & Events

Reverend Bell

Registered Marriage Officiant in NYC

Reverend Bell is a third-generation ordained minister and spiritual leader based in New York City. With over 30 years of experience in teaching and counseling, he brings a warm and transparent approach to each ceremony. As a non-denominational officiant, Reverend Bell performs weddings for all faiths and same-sex couples, adhering to the inclusive spirit of the New York Marriage Equality Act signed on June 24, 2011.
Why Choose New York City for Your Wedding?

Iconic Venues

NYC offers stunning locations, from Central Park to the Empire State Building.

Diverse Options

Choose from traditional chapels, chic rooftops, or unique cultural venues.

Accessibility

With major airports and extensive public transport, guests can easily travel from anywhere in the world.

World-Class Services

Benefit from top-notch wedding planners, caterers, photographers, and musicians in NYC.

Why Couples Choose Reverend Bell

Personalized Ceremonies

Mr. Bell crafts unique ceremonies that reflect each couple’s love story and journey.

Warm and Engaging

With his warm demeanor and engaging style, Mr. Bell makes every couple's experience memorable.

Experienced Professional

With over three decades in the field, Mr. Bell brings vast experience to your special day.

Versatile Approach

Whether traditional or modern, Mr. Bell adapts to fit your preferred wedding style and vision.

Personalized Wedding Services with Mr. Bell
We work closely with you to ensure a memorable and tailored wedding day.
Initial Consultation
Before signing the contract with Blessed NYC Marriage, you can speak with Mr. Bell to discuss the details of your ceremony.
Planning Meeting
As your wedding officiant, Mr. Bell will stay in touch with you to plan all the essentials of the wedding and assist with writing your ceremony and vows.
Ceremony
Mr. Bell, a professional wedding officiant, will deliver a perfect ceremony tailored to you and your loved one, ensuring your event is truly special.
Marriage License
Mr. Bell will help you obtain the marriage license and handle all necessary paperwork.
Initial Consultation
Before signing the contract with Blessed NYC Marriage, you can speak with Mr. Bell to discuss the details of your ceremony.

Planning Meeting

As your wedding officiant, Mr. Bell will stay in touch with you to plan all the essentials of the wedding and assist with writing your ceremony and vows.

Ceremony

Mr. Bell, a professional wedding officiant, will deliver a perfect ceremony tailored to you and your loved one, ensuring your event is truly special.
Marriage License
Mr. Bell will help you obtain the marriage license and handle all necessary paperwork.
Our Additional Services
Wedding Vocalist
We can help you select and provide a wedding vocalist to enhance your special day with a memorable performance.
Wedding Music Planning
We assist you in choosing and planning wedding music that perfectly reflects your style and preferences.
Get in touch to discuss your wedding plans or check availability.
Gallery
See beautiful moments from our clients’ weddings.
Faq's

A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both applicants in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the applicant.

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Couples will be able to electronically pay their fee using the city’s secure electronic payment service, CityPay. Once the site is live, New Yorkers who would like to obtain a marriage license will soon be able to do so by visiting https://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/content/

One witness. You and your prospective spouse must arrive together with the same proper identification you brought when you obtained your marriage license. You and your prospective spouse must have at least one witness, who must be 18 years of age or over. The witness or witnesses must bring proper identification.

Ceremony appointments are scheduled with Rev. Bell, after purchasing the marriage license. For an out-of-county marriage license, either Party A or Party B may visit an office to pay for the ceremony and make an appointment. Please bring the original marriage license. A ceremony may be rescheduled once without an additional fee.

As a resident of the great state of New York, you have a statutory right to inspect the public records using the state’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). New York birth, death, marriage, and divorce records are handled primarily by the Vital Records Office at the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

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