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Alice Soloway Uncommon Wedding Officiant

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Uncommon Officiant for your one-of-a-kind ceremony

Personalized. Multicultural. Inclusive. Do you want a wedding ceremony that’s as unique and extraordinary as you are? An Uncommon Wedding Officiant & Celebrant based in the Hudson Valley, I will work closely with you to craft and deliver a beautiful and meaningful ceremony that celebrates your love story and your journey together. Your ceremony will be personal, inclusive and absolutely full of love! I’m all yours as we work together to create your custom-designed wedding ceremony. Professionally trained and educated in the art of ceremony, I guarantee the process AND your ceremony will be creative, relaxed and fun! Contact me to plan a beautiful ceremony, short and sweet, fully personalized or anywhere in between. Ask me about a NO-FUSS, meaningful outdoor wedding ceremony at my private location in the Hudson Valley. alice@alicesolowayweddings.com or 347-247-3009. alice@alicesolowayweddings.com alicesolowayweddings.com 347-247-3009

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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner

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Alice Soloway Uncommon Wedding Officiant Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/21/2023 by Paul H
Alice performed our mixed/non-denominational ceremony and was just perfect! She wrote and performed a fabulous ceremony that captured the two of us as individuals, and the spirit of our union as well. She was so lovely, communicative, and profe...
ssional throughout the process. We will forever credit her for our wedding ceremony being exactly what we'd envisioned and hoped for!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2023
Dear Paul, Our collaboration on your ceremony was a highlight of my year. You and Theresa are an inspiration and celebrating your marriage and your family was my honor. Wishing you continued peace and love!
Reviewed On 8/20/2023 by Lana V
Alice was incredible to work with! We highly highly recommend her. She was extremely responsive from the first time that we reached out. The entire process working with her felt extremely organized and personal. We felt very reassured working w...
ith her that she would think of every detail and that we did not have to worry about anything including on the day of. She crafted a beautiful ceremony and story about our relationship and so many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony and told us how wonderful they thought our ceremony was thanks for her! She is truly a pleasure to work with and we are very thankful that she was a part of our wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2023
Dear Lana, I loved working with you and Omar from the very start. Thank you for the privilege of getting to know you and celebrating your union! Wishing you both the very best in all your pursuits and adventures, and of course, the happiest lif...
e together. Here's to your love!!
Reviewed On 8/10/2023 by Kaitlyn E
I cannot say enough about Alice; she is truly wonderful! Adam and I recently got married in July 2023. We found Alice online through the Knot and contacted her through her website. I remember reading her approach to creating meaningful pers...
onal ceremony's based on the couple's values and I fell in love. I reached out and she responded that day. Within a week we were video chatting and Alice was educating about us about what even makes up a wedding ceremony, how to navigate our wedding party and family, do we need a microphone? From the big to the small, she's dealt with it before and created a perfect solution. Alice was the right fit for us. She took the time to get to know Adam and I and created a beautiful ceremony that was incredibly personal. The whole process was transparent; We had the final say on the content and wording of the ceremony. She kept us to a timeline (gently) and nothing felt rushed. Day of the wedding, we felt we had known Alice far longer than the 6 months we worked together. Our ceremony was engaging, full of love and laughter and some tears (Alice was prepared with tissues!) Our family and friends keep telling us it was the best ceremony they had seen. And best of all, it was so us. Thank you Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 08/14/2023
Kaitlyn! Thank you for trusting me with your ceremony. I loved being your officiant. Working with you and Adam was awesome and I was absolutely full of joy from the moment I arrived at your venue. And yes, I was glad I had those tissues :) Wish...
ing you both the happiest life together!
Any questions?
Reviewed On 6/22/2023 by Ariel F
Our experience with Alice was phenomenal, from beginning to end. Finding the right officiant who was okay with performing a non-religious ceremony was a priority for us, so we started the search pretty early. I’d seen Alice’s profile before we ...
had started to make inquiries, and made a mental note about her. Then a few months later, when I was honestly feeling discouraged by the prospects, I remembered Alice! Immediately when we met with her virtually, we felt at ease about the process. She was kind, calm, and very easy to talk to. We decided pretty quickly that we would hire her. And, importantly, she specialized in helping couples create their perfect ceremony, with as little or as much tradition as desired. We even were able to meet her in person prior the wedding, which was such a treat! And cemented the comfort and ease we felt with her. We can confidently say that our wedding ceremony was perfect. It was obvious how much time Alice had spent creating and helping is craft our love story, and it felt incredibly intimate, even with our 68 guests. Another aspect during the process that was incredible, was how many resources Alice has! She’s a real pro, and has dozens of example vows that really helped us with our own. The back and forth process of editing the ceremony was also extremely collaborative — knowing exactly what was going to be said and done before hand was huge for us. Thank you, Alice, for helping us craft our ideal ceremony, and for being just so great along the way! We HIGHLY recommend Alice — would have her marry us over and over again.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Ariel, I feel so fortunate to have been your officiant. After co-creating your ceremony, it was fun to meet for drinks in Cold Spring to deepen our connection before the wedding. And it was great to feel your love and the support of your guests...
during the ceremony. Thank you again for the honor!
Reviewed On 6/21/2023 by Katie M
We cannot recommend Alice enough!!! She took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple. The ceremony she officiated interweaved our lives before we met into our lives since meeting and up to the day of the wedding. The significa...
nce of our union was so beautifully orated by Alice. Our friends and family raved about our ceremony. Alice was a DREAM officiant and we cannot say enough.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Hi Katie, Getting to know you both was so heartfelt, and being a part of the experience you created on your wedding day made it even deeper! Thank you for the honor of being your officiant. Wishing you and your families only the very best!
Reviewed On 4/21/2023 by Catherine V
Alice was a dream-come-true to work with and a master of her craft! She was an amazing listener as we told her what we were hoping for in regards to our ceremony and with the help of her well-prepared questionnaires, she was able to build a per...
sonal, thoughtful, unique, and truly beautiful ceremony. She had an excellent set of readings and vow examples as well, that really helped my husband and I find exactly what we were looking for that was the most meaningful to us. We were over the moon with how our ceremony turned out in practice and on our wedding day!! During the ceremony, Alice was an exceptional orator. She read with an intentional, confident tone and captured the audience effortlessly. She made it obvious and easy for the readers to know their cue, and she was very professional and fluid with our prompts for our vows and I-Dos. Even when one of our taper candles started to smoke uncontrollably during the ceremony, Alice was poised and flexible, took care of it, and kept everything on track and running smoothly - she responded perfectly! It was such an honor to work with her and we will remember how special and personal our ceremony was for the rest of our lives. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with her!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2023
Thank you, Katie! I knew from the moment we met for coffee a year ago that you and Tony were very intentional about all aspects of your wedding, including your ceremony. Following your lead made it a pleasure to craft a meaningful ceremony that...
truly reflected who you are! Wishing you both a happy and healthy life together. Do stay in touch!
Reviewed On 11/21/2022 by Andrea R
Alice was such a pleasure to work with and did such an amazing job with our wedding ceremony. She worked with my husband and I to create a wedding ceremony exactly how we envisioned. She was extremely thorough from the very beginning of the pro...
cess indicating exactly what needed to be done with specific timelines. Once we provided the information needed for her to create the ceremony we worked together frequently to make sure every detail was perfect. Even though we knew exactly what she was going to say on the day of, she delivered the ceremony beautifully. I received so many compliments from my guests saying she did a wonderful job. I’d happily recommend her services for anyone planning a wedding, she made our day even more special.
Response from the Vendor on 11/22/2022
Thank you, Andrea! Collaborating with you to craft your ceremony was awesome. I loved the Irish Blessing in Italian and English! Perfect! Wishing you and Brian the happiest first married holiday season!
Reviewed On 11/10/2022 by ester p
My new husband and I loved working with Alice as I planned for our intimate wedding. Alice was knowledgeable, helpful, flexible, and so thoughtful. (She's also super prompt and communicative which I deeply appreciated!) Alice expertly guided us...
every step of the way - from initial contact, writing our vows, and applying for our marriage license. I really appreciated Alice taking the time to get to know us, listen to our story, and personalize our ceremony. She made me feel comfortable, encouraged and HEARD. Looking back, I realize just how important it is to work with an amazing officiant. If I had the opportunity to do my wedding again, I would choose Alice. I'll miss working with you, Alice! I hope we cross paths again. Maybe for a vow renewal in 10 years? :)
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2022
Dear Ester, You found an extraordinary location and created the most beautifully intimate wedding. Working with you and Michael to craft your ceremony was wonderful and feeling your love and authenticity, and the excitement of your guests was ...
a privilege. I will be there in 10 years! Love, Alice
Reviewed On 11/04/2022 by Brigitte B
I immediately want to emphasize not just how amazing Alice is but how important it is to invest in an excellent officiant. The ceremony set the tone so beautifully and I’ll never forget how calm and in love I felt during it. Alice worked with...
us to make sure all the logistics were set and that we we felt represented and excited about our ceremony. She got us so excited and made us feel so supported and I cannot suggest her highly enough to make your day feel special and joyous.
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2022
Brigitte! It was a joy to stand with and support you and Joe as you declared your vows. Thank you for the honor – and for affirming the value of investing in a professional officiant. Wishing a special couple the happiest marriage!
Reviewed On 9/07/2022 by Jennifer P
Alice was a pleasure to work with! The ceremony she wrote was exactly what we wanted- completely personalized and reflective of who we are as a couple. She is an excellent listener and a great communicator. Our friends and family were so impres...
sed by the beautiful ceremony and her excellent delivery, and we will never forget what an amazing experience it was. I would highly recommend Alice to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding officiant.
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2022
Dear Jenn, Working with you and Joe was so much fun! I loved the Unity Heart and especially the way you honored your parents. Wishing you the very best life together, and sending lots of love!
Reviewed On 9/06/2022 by Alex R
My wife and I loved working with Alice. She made everything very easy and hassle free for us. She was meticulous and organized, but she doesn't loose any personal charm either. While working with Alice we got more than a one size fit's all cere...
mony, we got a very well planned, personalized and intimate ceremony, that included us, our families, and our friends. We couldn't have been happier to have her be our officiant.
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2022
Thank you Alex! You and Kim inspire me! Working with you was a pleasure and I felt privileged to get to know you. Wishing you the happiest life of growth, joy and fun together!
Reviewed On 8/30/2022 by Beth B
I came across Alice from searching for officiants on The Knot. Since our officiant wasn't a family or close friend, it was really important to find someone that made us comfortable. I knew from our first conversation that Alice would be a great...
fit for us. She was so kind and easy to talk to. The process was very easy working with Alice and she was always responsive to our questions and comments. She was also extremely helpful in explaining the entire process, starting with getting our marriage certificate. Once she got to know us she put together a beautiful ceremony. She perfectly incorporated all of the themes / topics that were important to us. We worked together to make some minor changes - few were needed as her first draft was pretty perfect. We had a lot of compliments on our ceremony - some guests even asked if we knew her prior!
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2022
Beth! I knew we were a good fit right away and I loved working with you! Your values of respect, kindness and simply being good to others give me faith in the future! Thank you for trusting me with your ceremony. Sending lots of love and good w...
ishes :)
Reviewed On 8/20/2022 by Nicole F
When looking for someone to marry us, we were at a loss! My amazing wedding planner found Alice and at our first zoom meeting I just knew that she was THE person we had to have! She was calm and professional, listening to what was important to ...
us (in life, and a ceremony) and offered some unique thoughts that we could include. After booking Alice, she helped us create a beautiful, personalized ceremony (that made our guest rave about during our reception!) and helped us include our boys (1&6) to show the “official” creation of our family which was just as important to us as our union as husband and wife. Alice is kind, Thoughtful, sincere and calming! She walked us through everything with cues during the ceremony helped us enjoy one another and our union - even when we were uncomfortable with all eyes on us! Do yourself a favor and chat with Alice while planning your nuptials- you will NOT be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2022
Dear Nicole, Making your family official was a highlight of my year. Seeing your 6 year old pulling the baby down the aisle before you with such care, announcing, "Here comes Our Mommy" brought this professional to tears. And watching the way y...
ou and Jona cared for them and their emotional response to the ceremony gave me hope for our future! You are a remarkable couple and it was my honor to usher you into your marriage and bright future together. Sending love to you all!
Reviewed On 7/30/2022 by Alexandra G
Working with Alice Soloway was an absolute pleasure! From the first conversation that we had with her; we knew she was the one. She was very prompt in responding to all of our questions and she made the entire process seamless. Her ceremony was...
beautifully written, and it encompassed our entire story, we felt like we knew Alice for years! Our guests came up to us all night telling us how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Alice was one of the best vendors we worked with, and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you, Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Alexandra! I loved working with you and Martin. I could feel how special your love is while working with you online, and it was 100% stronger when we met. Thank you for including me in your day and allowing me to usher you into married life. Wi...
shing you and Martin the very best in life!
Reviewed On 7/27/2022 by Daria D
Working with Alice Soloway as our Wedding Celebrant was absolutely perfect and painless! From the very first conversation, we knew we had found the right person. She was pleasant, loving, communicative and organized, reassuring us every step o...
f the way that we would end up with a Ceremony & Vows that would reflect who we are. We felt guided and supported through the entire process. Her questionnaires pulled out exactly the right information from us, and combined with our conversations, she wrote a piece that celebrated our unconventional love story in the most beautiful way. We worked together to revise and tweak the details, and the whole exercise was smooth as silk. The section to remember family members who passed was particularly thoughtful, and brought us and our loved ones to (happy and wistful) tears. During the ceremony, Alice was very present, her delivery warm, human and full of love and humor. Her whole self was present in the moment and it created a space for us and our guests to really be in the moment as well. Both Stephen and I could not be happier with the entire proceeding and the outcome. More than a few family and friends made a point afterward to tell us how wonderful Alice was… and we wholeheartedly agree! I’ll say it again: absolute perfection. Thank you, Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Aww thank you, Daria! I loved our collaboration! What joy to be part of your unconventional and magical love story. I did feel totally in the moment and like we were old friends. Wishing you both the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 7/26/2022 by Jacqueline F
Alice is absolutely the best officiant. She listens carefully and ties the thread and major themes of us as a couple. Every guest of ours was in such awe of how beautiful the ceremony was, and I have no words of my own to express the gratitude ...
I have to her. Thank you for the forever memories, Alice.
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Hi Jackie, From the moment I met you and Thomas, I knew your ceremony would be as special as you both are. Thank you for the honor of standing with you before your families and friends (who you honored so beautifully) and pronouncing you marrie...
d. I will think of you warmly forever. Sending you lots of love!
Reviewed On 7/19/2022 by Leyna F
I had the amazing opportunity to meet Alice in 2019 when we were originally planning my wedding for May of 2020. Although the world had other plans, and we eventually moved the wedding to July 2021, Alice never missed a beat. As our plans kep...
t changing, Alice was there with unique, creative ideas to make sure that our story was reflected beautifully in our ceremony. Alice is the living definition of creativity. She is the most patient, caring person with a heart of gold. The work that she put in to make our ceremony unique and full of love was miraculous and unforgettable. Our ceremony was so thoughtfully created by her that after our wedding was over, so many people asked us if Alice was a close friend!! Almost a year later, I am still dreaming about the ceremony as it still brings tears to my eyes. Choose Alice to turn your ceremony into a dream. I am so lucky and grateful that I chose her for mine!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2022
Dear Leyna, I can't believe its been a year. It seems like yesterday that we were waiting excitedly for the shuttle to take us to the mountain top; that you were "Having a Coke With You" with your family close by; that Song of Solomon (which I'...
ve heard many times) made me teary; and more (is more). Thank you for the honor. Love you both, always.
Reviewed On 6/30/2022 by Stephanie B
We could not have asked for someone better to officiate our day. Alice was available for us on very short notice and made the entire process painless for us. We did not have to worry about anything and felt listened to and respected. Alice prov...
ided timelines for everything needed, which was a HUGE help! She took our story and made it into a beautiful ceremony that we will remember forever. 10/10 recommend!
Reviewed On 5/11/2022 by Rebecca R
My husband and I continue to bring up every day how amazing Alice was throughout this entire process! From the initial meeting to giving us cues throughout the ceremony at every step. She was absolutely amazing! She made the ceremony so person...
able and truly took the time to get to know who we were as individuals as well as, as a couple. We are SO happy we found her and decided to go with her as the person to marry us! We highly recommend Alice for wedding ceremonies. Thank you again, Alice!
Reviewed On 4/04/2022 by Tricia P
I am writing this 2 days after our wedding so everything is still fresh in my mind! I cannot say enough good things. From start to finish Alice was perfect in every way. She accommodated us when we had to postpone (twice!) and even did our le...
gal ceremony over zoom which was also beautiful even through a computer screen. Alice focuses on making your ceremony exactly what you want it to be. She asks a lot of questions in your initial consultation to get a sense of what you want and then even more questions about yourself and your feelings about your relationship to create the ceremony. It is actually substantially more in depth than I had ever expected. But when the times comes, boy was it worth it. All of our guests commented that it was so amazing because it was so PERSONAL. They all learned about our relationship because Alice asked us about our relationship! It wasn’t about her definition of love and marriage or some generic speech about love - it was a summary of our years together and what this day meant for us. This is particularly incredible if you’re a little too nervous to write and say your own vows. Her ceremony script was our words - spoken a bit more eloquently and from someone more confident in public speaking. I left knowing what my husband felt for me and he left knowing how I felt for him and we got to be calm the entire time. Alice helped us include readings and a special candle lighting ceremony to add depth to the ceremony and tied them in at the exact right moments. She helped us honor those who have passed away and communicate our love and appreciation for our parents. The ceremony was also the exact right length - not too long but also not rushed through. We had the attention of my guests for the entire time! Most notably - Alice came to see us before the ceremony started to give a little pep talk. Her energy was exciting and it reminded me that all will be well. She brought copies of the readings for our family members and made sure we had all of the props we needed. It was nice to see her beforehand and took the edge off my nerves. The ceremony is so important. The reception will always go well - there’s food, drinks, and music. The ceremony does indeed require some meticulous planning and it is important to have someone who interprets your vision and listens to what you want. It was exactly what I asked her for and will be a memory I hold onto forever. Even my tough exterior husband was happy at how personal and emotional it was. It was an incredible experience and SO worth the wait. Thank you, Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2022
Dear Tricia, thank you for making your ceremony the most important part of your wedding day, and for sticking it out with me during the pandemic. You did it! I will always cherish the memories of working with you and Petey! Wishing you the happ...
iest marriage!
Reviewed On 1/09/2022 by Lauren H
From the initial email inquiry to the saying of our vows, Alice was an absolute delight. She was very prompt in responding to our questions and she was a professional throughout the entire process. In the age of weddings in the time of Covid,...
she gave us great tips on how to navigate the license process. She is kind, warm, considerate and was a true joy to have around on our wedding day. We highly recommend her services.
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2022
Dear Lauren, being a part of your very private and romantic wedding ceremony was a highlight of my year. Thank you for trusting me to facilitate and officiate. It was a truly an honor to pronounce you married. Wishing you and David good healt...
h and happiness always!
Reviewed On 12/09/2021 by Claire S
My husband and I are so pleased that we chose Alice to officiate our wedding in November. We were looking for a ceremony that would be non-religious, and feel personal and intimate. Alice went above and beyond to deliver! We had guests coming u...
p to us all night telling us how much they enjoyed the ceremony, and how much it really reflected us as a couple. One of my friends even thought Alice was an old family friend based on how she spoke about us and our relationship! Alice made the entire process seamless and easy for us, and put us at ease from the first time we spoke with her. I would highly recommend Alice to anyone looking for a beautiful personalized wedding ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2021
Dear Claire, I'm so glad you were able to make your wedding day happen, despite the ups and downs of the pandemic. Thank you for trusting me with your unique love story. It was a pleasure to deliver your ceremony and pronounce you married!
Reviewed On 10/23/2021 by Sara W
We were thrilled to work with Alice in planning and pulling off a beautiful, meaningful, and as promised, no-fuss elopement ceremony. We felt grounded and warmed by Alice’s presence - like she was holding and honoring our love for each other, ...
witnessing and centering our love and personal vows. She was gracious in working with us around rescheduling for weather and travel. It was a meaningful and easy transition into marriage, and we are very grateful.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2021
Dear Sara, Your personal vows to each other centered your no-fuss ceremony in such a heartwarming and authentic way. It was my honor and I was very touched! Wishing you and Ana the happiest life together – full of love!
Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Elizabeth C
Alice was a pleasure to work with! We specifically sought out a queer friendly officiant and she was very supportive towards us as a same sex couple. Her interest in how we met and our love story was authentic and nicely incorporated into the ...
ceremony script. Alice was very punctual throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
Thank you Liz, for your review and for including me in your ceremony. You truly did it your way, with meaning and authenticity. I was honored to help you and Joyce make your vision a reality. Wishing you a lifetime of good health and happiness ...
together!
Reviewed On 10/10/2021 by Sarah H
Alice went above and beyond in creating and facilitating our wedding ceremony. She's immensely professional, creative, and an incredible storyteller. Many of our guests said it was the most unique and heartfelt wedding ceremony they've ever bee...
n to. We highly recommend! Thank you, Alice, for making our day so special.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
Dear Sarah, Yours was the most elegant yet rustic and intimate wedding! I'll never forget the way you and Zack looked at each other during the ceremony. Thank you again for the honor of holding space for you as you declared your beautiful vows...
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Reviewed On 10/08/2021 by Amy F
We couldn't have dreamed of finding a wedding officiant as wonderful as Alice! From our very first phone call to the wedding day itself, Alice made us feel at ease throughout the journey by listening carefully to what we wanted and providing ge...
ntle guidance on the things we weren't sure about. Alice is a beautiful writer and we loved getting to review what she had written for our ceremony ahead of time so we knew what to expect. On our wedding day, Alice met us before the ceremony and talked us through some of the key moments, which made us feel very comfortable going into it. She delivered the ceremony flawlessly with the perfect balance of emotion and confidence. We were both able to be very present during the ceremony because we knew that Alice had it under control, and so many of our guests commented on what a special ceremony it was. Thanks to Alice, we will forever have wonderful memories from our wedding ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2021
Dear Amy, working with you and Andy was a delight. I loved your story (especially the ring part) and can't help wonder if maybe some lucky couple met at your wedding :) Your wedding pros were indeed pros and the entire experience was relaxed an...
d full of love. Thank you for including me in your day, and for your testimonial. Wishing you the happiest marriage!
Reviewed On 10/03/2021 by Michelle A
Alice was a great partner and guide through our wedding planning and ceremony. From our first meeting Alice made us feel comfortable and confident that we had found the right person to officiate our wedding. She made space and listened to what ...
we wanted and gave us guidance and examples for all the parts we hadn’t thought of! Her process and website are really helpful and were a fun way to have us stop and think about our relationship and the journey we have been on leading to our marriage. She walked us through everything, no detail too small, so when it came to day of we knew exactly what to expect. Our ceremony was beautiful. Having Alice by our side was very calming as she shared our story with our guests and lead us through our vows. She made sure we knew what was coming next and that we were happy, comfortable and focused on each other throughout the whole ceremony. We can’t speak highly enough about Alice, she will truly be a great partner in making your wedding day exactly what you want it to be.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2021
Dear Michelle, Thank you for including me in your wedding day love! It was wonderful to co-create and then perform your ceremony, and I enjoyed being welcomed by your friends and family as we all worked together to bring your intimate backyard ...
wedding to life. Sending love, and wishing you the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 9/15/2021 by Allison k
We found Alice 3 weeks prior to our wedding. Although we gave her short notice to work with, she met us where we were at with kindness, compassion and excitement. Alice was there for us in a way the other vendors weren’t. She kept us calm and ...
grounded, and made sure we were comfortable with her words and the message she would be portraying about our love story. Her experience and skill as a wedding officiant allowed her to extract the essence of our relationship and our core values. Alice was able to present at our ceremony in a way that left our friends and family in tears and laughter. Our family and friends are still raving about Alice, saying it was the best ceremony they’ve ever been to. We couldn’t recommend Alice enough! Allison & Steve
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2021
Dear Allison and Steve, Thank you for sharing your essence and values with me. It was so easy to work with you that three weeks felt like I've known you forever. Wishing you the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 9/15/2021 by Rebeccah B
Pure magic. Alice is exceptional. Every guest we've spoken to has commented on how our wedding was honestly one of the most unique, intimate and personal ceremonies they have witnessed. Fantastic to work with and very talented in what she does....
She brought such good energy not only on our special day but in every touch base and conversation we had with her. Will recommend and compliment her work endlessly!
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2021
Enduring friendship blossoms into love. Now that's magic! Writing your love story was a joy, and performing your ceremony in such a beautiful setting was my honor. Thank you!
Reviewed On 8/29/2021 by Sam W
We had an incredible wedding day. One of the biggest reasons our big day was so special was because of the meaningful ceremony that was written for us. We are two socially anxious individuals, when we first met Alice she instantly put us at eas...
e. Alice listened intently as we described every aspect of our relationship. The questions included in our interview packet, that we filled out at our own pace, were meaningful and it was a delight to revisit specific chapters of our relationship. The ceremony was written flawlessly with a perfect pace and carefully selected words. I honestly could not have asked for a better summation of our relationship, intentions and hope for the future of our marriage.
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2021
Hi Sam, it was my joy to write your ceremony, and to capture your love, intentions and hopes for the future. I'm glad you found the Questionnaires meaningful! Wishing you and Jyl continued love and happiness.
Reviewed On 8/17/2021 by Geoffrey G
Alice went above and beyond our expectations to make our wedding so incredibly beautiful. She put us at ease throughout the entire process to make sure our ceremony went off without a hitch. After getting to know us, Alice crafted a touching, m...
eaningful, fun ceremony that brought together traditions from our backgrounds mixed with our own personal spin. My wife and I are forever grateful for Alice’s presence at our wedding. Thank you!!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2021
Dear Geoff, Thank you! I was very moved by your and Mary Rose's open hearts and authenticity. Thank you for trusting me with your story and your ceremony. And the opportunity to visit Blue Hill! Sending love to you both!
Reviewed On 8/13/2021 by helayne w
Silence. You could hear a pin drop as Alice’s words kept everyone rapt. She communicated my son and daughter-in-law’s love story with wit and charm. She even managed to discuss their life challenges in a positive and uplifting way. So many peop...
le came up to me after the ceremony and commented on how much they loved the ceremony and enjoyed learning about the happy couple. The beautiful ceremony set the tone for the rest of the event. Kudos to Alice. I highly recommend her to other couples.
Reviewed On 7/08/2021 by Ann S
Alice did just a beautiful job at my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. The ceremony was so personal and so completely true to who they are. I don’t know how she did it, but she managed to tell their love story in a way that was completely ende...
aring. They really are a sweet couple, but I don’t think most people understood just how much they are devoted to each other. Alice did such an amazing job conveying that, and it truly made their wedding day perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
Thank you, Ann! It was a pleasure working with M & G, and hearing your affirmation that I captured the essence of their relationship, means a lot to me! Best wishes to you and your great family!
Reviewed On 6/18/2021 by Isabella E
Alice made our wedding day so special and her speech fit perfectly with our intimate evening ceremony. She was so helpful with the process and explaining all the paperwork. I absolutely recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2021
Dear Isabella, I felt as if I was right there with you, during your sweet Zoom ceremony. Thank you for the pleasure of marrying you!
Reviewed On 4/20/2021 by Stephanie C
Working with Alice was such a joy! She responded to my inquiry immediately. On our first call with her she gave us suggestions that made us feel confident and comfortable with our plan. The day of our wedding she arrived promptly on time and di...
rected a beautiful ceremony. Not only were we very happy, our family loved it too. Would absolutely recommend her services!
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2021
Stephanie, the feeling was mutual. Your intimate wedding was perfect. Everyone was relaxed, your vows were moving, and your families were so excited. Thank you for allowing me to share the love! Wishing you and Sam the very best!
Reviewed On 4/14/2021 by Barry L
Alice was amazing. From the time I first spoke with her I knew she was the one to perform our wedding. COVID posed a difficult time for weddings but from the outset Alice made the process leading to the big day as simple and as comfortable as p...
ossible. Our first joint contact was a zoom call where Alice answered all our questions and gave us all our options. Thereafter she was available whenever we needed leading up to the big day. Alice found us a unique location in the Hudson Valley right on a lake. On the big day we were lucky to have great weather. Alice greeted our party, made everyone comfortable and performed a ceremony that was wonderful. Using information we provided she crafted a personalized ceremony that flowed seamlessly. My wife and I were relaxed and comfortable throughout. When COVID is a memory, Alice will help celebrate renewal of vows beachside when we can have some more family as well as friends (and our dog) in attendance. If you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding- look no further than Alice Soloway
Response from the Vendor on 04/14/2021
Thank you, Barry. Working with you and Maria was a joy. The weather was perfect (no snow!) and pronouncing you married was an honor. Wishing you and your families the very best! Warmly, Alice
Reviewed On 3/24/2021 by Melissa M
We recently got married and Alice was our officiant. We spoke with many officiants and we are extremely happy we worked with Alice! We had a zoom wedding and were not really sure what to expect. Alice was very helpful every step of the way. She...
was very warm and profesional and made us feel comfortable and calm when we had the pre wedding jitters. We have already recommended Alice to many of our friends!
Response from the Vendor on 03/24/2021
Dear Melissa, I was so happy to feel your love and excitement and to pronounce you married. I'm glad we included personal words to honor your families from near and far. Thank you for the honor!
Reviewed On 3/20/2021 by Stephanie D
I would highly recommend Alice Soloway to be your Wedding Officiant. She is compassionate, efficient, and brings a loving personal touch. She truly makes you feel special and is one of the most genuine people. We were honored to have her as an ...
Officiant. Best decision ever! Truly, John and Stephanie Doyle
Response from the Vendor on 03/24/2021
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Doyle (!), it was a pleasure to be able to pronounce you married and to share your joy – in person. Wishing you the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 1/05/2021 by Alexandra L
My partner and I decided to get married in the fall. By November, we decided we wanted to do it by the end of the year... online! Alice was very responsive, accommodated our short turnaround, and was very quick to mail the required forms to th...
e town clerk. We opted for a short and sweet vow exchange. She made the online event calming and special. My husband's mother gave rave reviews and has mentioned how great Alice was several times! We'd highly recommend selecting Alice for your virtual ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2021
Hi Alex! Working with you and pronouncing you married was a happy way to close out this crazy year. Kudos for planning a fun and personalized wedding despite the obstacles. Wishing you and Dan the very best!
Reviewed On 12/16/2020 by Rachel E
My husband and I hired Alice to officiant our wedding on zoom and she was amazing! We had tons of questions and she was available for phone calls, emails and she did a zoom with us too to go over everything. She had us fill out questionnaires ...
about our relationship and from that wrote out a beautiful and heartfelt story of our love which she read at the ceremony along with the vows. Both of our families were so impressed with her warmth and kindness. Alice made us feel so comfortable the entire time and we had no doubt that we could trust her to make this a special ceremony for us. We highly recommend Alice Soloway!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2020
Dear Rachel, I loved working with you! You had so many creative touches that made your online wedding loving and unique. Thank you so much for trusting me with your ceremony. Wishing you and Andres the happiest marriage!
Reviewed On 10/29/2020 by Alexandra S
Alice is a master of her craft! She made us feel comfortable immediately and her work began with our first interaction! Little did we know, Alice was taking meticulous notes and hanging on to every detail she needed to weaved together a ceremon...
ial masterpiece that left everyone in tears! She is a pleasure to work with, a true professional and her love for her work resonates through the beautiful words she speaks at the alter. If you want the best for your wedding day, look no further!!! Alice is the best there is!!! Thank you Alice for making our special day one we will never forget!!! With love and infinite gratitude M&A
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2021
Dear M&A, What a pleasure it was to feel the love between you and to pronounce you married! You managed to put together a beautiful and safe in-person wedding despite the obstacles. Can't wait to do it again at your full wedding next year!
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Marissa L
Could not have been happier with having Alice as our wedding officiant. Alice was extremely easy to work with and accommodating from start to finish! We decided to have her write our entire ceremony. Alice sent us questionnaires to fill out via...
email to help her get to know us better. Through her questions, she wrote the perfect ceremony for us. We then had a few video chats, and received our entire ceremony before the event for approval. Everyone complimented us on how amazing the ceremony was!! We also did a handfasting ceremony which was executed perfectly. It's clear that Alice knows what she's doing when it comes to weddings!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2020
Marissa, I was so happy to marry you and Ian. You were steadfast despite all the changes going on around us, And you rocked the handfasting! Sending love and very best wishes, Alice
Reviewed On 10/12/2020 by Cheryl C
My now-husband and I loved having Alice as our wedding officiant especially during this time. She had provided both virtual and in-person options. She was very considerate of our time needs and was so sweet with her portions of the ceremony. It...
definitely provided a sense of normalcy this year. We opted to have in-person and were allowed 4 guests including a photographer. The locations we were provided as options were near us so it was easy to get to and very picturesque. Would definitely recommend for any sort of style of wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2020
Hi Cheryl! It was a pleasure to share your love story and feel the love and excitement of your loved ones, both in person and via Zoom. Wishing you and Sven the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 10/09/2020 by Emily M
Alice officiated our small upstate NY elopement. She was so warm and nice. We had a call with her prior to booking that served as a get to know you session where She told us about her services and we discussed what we were looking for in a cere...
mony. On the day of, she delivered a lovely ceremony! One thing we loved was her suggestion of a ring warming ceremony where she invited our two guests to warm our wedding bands and make a wish/bless them on behalf of everyone we love who couldn't be with us on our wedding day. Overall, we were so happy to have her join us on our day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2020
Emily! It was a joy to be with you and yours on your wedding day. The vibe was casual, yet sacred and uplifting. And the view was amazing :) Thank you for including me! Wishing you both a happy marriage and lots of love!
Reviewed On 9/28/2020 by Hilary S
If you are looking for someone to perform a special ceremony then you should not look any further than Alice. She is the best! She made us feel so at ease from the initial call, the follow up, and then the ceremony. It was a perfect day and I ...
can't thank Alice enough for being a part of it!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2020
Thank you, Hilary! It was my honor to be part of your perfect day! Sending love to you both! ~ alice
Reviewed On 9/28/2020 by Denisa H
Alice was a wonderful officiant!! We had a great experience from start to finish and our guests even made sure to note how empathetic she sounded, and how well written her speech was during the ceremony. At our first conference call with Alice,...
she made sure to get to know us as best possible, and proposed three options to how the ceremony could be performed. She also clearly answered any questions we had about the process of signing and submitting a marriage license online in times of Covid. We opted for a speech that would incorporate our story. Alice sent us 4 questions she would then use to craft her beautiful speech. The following emails were answered promptly and in a very professional matter, we never had to worry about her role in midst of all the preparations! Thank you so much for being a part of our day and for helping us translate our relationship to our family and friends :)
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2020
Dear Denisa, It was a pleasure working with you both to actualize your creative wedding vision, despite the challenges posed by Covid. The setting was perfect, your love and warmth, and the excitement of all your loved ones was truly felt onlin...
e. Thank you for allowing me to participate. I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Reviewed On 9/01/2020 by T S
We were so lucky to find Alice for a marriage officiant. The entire process with her was very smooth. She was very responsive, kind, and made us feel comfortable from the beginning to the end. We also appreciate her flexibility and kind gestu...
re when we wanted to change our wedding date at the last minute due to the weather condition. She absolutely made our wedding day so special with her great lead and we could not ask for more! If you are looking for a very special, but private, cozy and heartwarming ceremony, Alice is the right person to be your marriage officiant. I trully recommend her on your very special day :)
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2020
Dear T and L, I was teary witnessing your emotion as you honored your parents who were watching your wedding from around the world. Thank you for your vision, intention and heartfelt appreciation. Wishing you good health and happiness, always!
Reviewed On 8/29/2020 by Amber V
Our original plan prior to the pandemic was to have a small city hall wedding; once we realized that was no longer feasible, we still wanted to have a small ceremony with an officiant. Alice was the perfect person to marry us - she guided us th...
rough this new normal of getting married - from registering for a license online, to taking the time to get to know us as a couple, and we are so thankful for her.
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2020
Dear Amber, I loved your vision of having your loved ones together with you in a park and Zooming me in! It was a pleasure to be there with you! Wishing you and Dave the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 8/03/2020 by Marcella Y
Hiring Alice to officiate our ceremony was the easiest decision that we made during the chaos of the last several months. We knew we still wanted to get married on our original date of 7/31, even though we postponed our large public ceremony d...
ue to COVID-19 until next year. We contacted Alice and right away, felt a personal connection with her. From the first zoom call we had, we knew we wanted to work with her, and made the decision to hire her within a day of speaking to her. Alice is warm, caring and takes interest in each one of her clients beyond just that of a business interaction. Alice made everything incredibly easy to fill out with her online portal, and via email. We gave her the information she would need to write our ceremony, and she curated a beautiful, personalized ceremony. Just before our ceremony, I was incredibly nervous. Alice greeted me with warmth and kindness, guiding us separately through the signing of the marriage certificate and helping us calm our nerves. She took care of everything from the the beginning to the end of the ceremony, and we couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. We were so nervous about finding an officiant who would understand what we wanted in terms of a ceremony, and Alice delivered 100%. We are so happy we found Alice, and had an amazing officiant on our wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2020
Dear Marcy, I will always remember that moment you greeted me upstairs when I arrived, the way you and Ian looked at each other during the ceremony, and the tears that expressed your love during your vows. It was a pleasure to feel the love and...
support of your loved ones who were present (and masked:) and to witness your excitement when you saw all of your virtual guests on-screen after the kiss! Thank you for trusting me with your Covid (Plan B) ceremony. It was a joy.
Reviewed On 7/23/2020 by Sophia D
Alice was wonderful. She answered all of my questions promptly. We got married on her lakefront property which was beautiful and made our small covid ceremony much more meaningful. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to get married...
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Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2020
Dear Sophia, It was a pleasure to work with you. I'm glad you were able to come to the lake and I can't wait to see your photos! Wishing you both a happy life together. With love, alice
Reviewed On 7/22/2020 by Meida L
Alice Soloway was professional when performing our virtual ceremony. Excellent communicator and we can tell she loves her job. She had the warmest smile during the whole ceremony. She made us feel secure and assure us she was here for us and it...
was about us and she was here to help. We messaged her on the day our license was issued and she message us back quick. She was able to fit us in her schedule the next day. During the ceremony she gave us options on how to stand/sit and gave us words to exchange that made happy tears flow. It was a simple and beautify marriage ceremony. Thank you Alice we are very happy!
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2020
Thank you, Mei Da! Meeting you and Shirley and pronouncing was a beautiful experience. I could feel the emotion and the love between you. Thank you for sharing that moment with me! Warmest regards, Alice
Reviewed On 7/15/2020 by Petra C
We highly recommend Alice! She's lovely yet professional, and works with speed/efficiency. Due to Covid-19 pandemic we had to get married virtually (we had family members from around the world join in through Zoom), but she still managed to mak...
e it very sweet and personal. Who knew a zoom wedding could be so beautiful! :-)
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2020
Hi Petra, it WAS beautiful! Welcoming your family from around the world and feeling their support and love made me so happy! And it was indeed my pleasure to pronounce you and Sheldon MARRIED! Wishing you the very best! Alice
Reviewed On 7/13/2020 by Elizabeth L
Alice performed our wedding ceremony, and it was wonderful. We are so happy that she was our officiant. Alice is very professional and responsive. We highly recommend her.
Reviewed On 7/06/2020 by Lingbo J
Alice is very professional, responsible and caring for her clients. I feel very fortunate to have her served as our marriage officiant. She is knowledgable, detail-oriented, and very patient to answer various questions my husband and I had, esp...
ecially the procedures of the NYC virtual wedding ceremony due to COVID-19. Working with Alice is an unforgettable experience and memory to us. I highly recommend her service to the future couples.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2020
Hi Lingbo, your virtual wedding ceremony with your two close friends witnessing was so intimate, despite everyone being apart... but together! I loved lingering and sharing a toast to you and Philip! Wishing you the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 6/16/2020 by Jacqueline H
Alice is amazing! Super helpful, genuinely kind, and clearly loves love and what she does! We had a virtual wedding and Alice was there to guide us through all the technical aspects. From the beginning, she made the process very smooth and easy...
for us. I really appreciated how invested she was in getting to know us, so she could make our wedding special. My husband and I were able to have a ceremony that was very much us and reflected who we are to each other - and we couldn't have done it without Alice being there to help celebrate our love!
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2020
Hi Jackie, thank you so much for the honor of officiating your virtual ceremony. Your personal vows to each other made your ceremony even more heartfelt. Sending both of you my love and best wishes for a great future together!
Reviewed On 5/18/2020 by Gabriel M
My wife and I had no idea what to expect with our marriage planning since City Hall in NYC closed down due to Covid-19 in March. We already had our marriage license but had no place to get married. In May, the Cupid project was consolidated by ...
NYC marriage bureau, which allows couples to get officially married online. We were so happy that our plan wouldn’t get further delayed. I did a quick search for virtual wedding officiants in hope to find a perfect match who will host our special zoom wedding event. Alice was the 4th person I spoke with and I immediately felt that she was the one we wanted. From her calming voice, friendly smile, and brief explanation of the process, Alice provide us details on what to expect and gave us a solid plan since day 1. She really made me feel like she cared about us having a special day regardless of the situation, unlike some other people I spoke with that made things sound like a business trancsation. 

Alice remained in constant contact with us during the week going over all types of questions and concerns we had at all hours of the day. She was so flexible with the time we set to get married which allowed people tuning in from different parts of the world. She called two days in advance to go over technical questions regarding the zoom wedding. On our wedding day, she called in early to go over the logistics with us. She sent in our paper to the city clerk right after our virtual wedding and made sure we were copied on the email as well. She truly is a professional and I highly recommend her services for your virtual and in person weddings.
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2020
Dear Gabriel, working with you and Rosy was a joy. I appreciated your attention to the details and your commitment to making your wedding day warm and special despite the limitations due to Covid-19. Wishing you both a lifetime of good health a...
nd happiness together! With love, Alice
Reviewed On 5/12/2020 by Terri-Lyn C
We had a virtual wedding on May 10th, in the crazy of COVID-19, and thanks to Alice our wedding was so perfect. Everything up to the wedding Alice walked us through. She was available via email, phone any way we needed to talk she was there. ...
She was so professional and amazing. Her words during the ceremony were beyond perfect. Alice helped make our virtual wedding the best thing we could ask for. She made everyone feel as if we were all in one room together sharing the love and joy of our wedding, even though it was via webcam it was beyond perfect thanks to the amazing things Alice did and said. So grateful!
Response from the Vendor on 05/18/2020
Dear Terri-Lyn, It was a great pleasure to be part of your wedding, from you getting your license to pronouncing you married. I'm so glad you shared personal vows. You made me teary! Congratulations and thank you again!
Reviewed On 1/26/2020 by Nicholas S
I married my best friend on November 11th 2019, and Alice Soloway officiated at our wedding. This being the first time (and hopefully the last) for us we were a little nervous to say the least. Alice made the entire process so simple and strai...
ghtforward. She clearly explained and outlined exactly what we needed to do and worked diligently with us to create the perfect ceremony. Alice has this special way of capturing in words exactly what you’re trying to express. It was truly the best day of our lives and we cannot begin to thank her enough for making our dream wedding a reality.
Response from the Vendor on 01/27/2020
Nick! You and Jess are warm, down-to-earth, and full of gratitude and love. Standing with you on your wedding day was an honor, and the perfect finale to 2019. Sending my best wishes to you and your best friend :) as you walk through life toget...
her.
Reviewed On 12/29/2019 by Jonathan R
My wife and I re-read through many of the positive reviews on Alice’s site before writing our own and found ourselves nodding “yes, yes, and yes” in wholehearted and enthusiastic agreement with all of them. Alice is truly as warm, professional...
, respectful, supportive, and, most importantly, as amazingly personable as everyone else has said and then some! My wife and I are both introverts by nature so we decided to skip writing our own vows but didn’t want to lose the personal touch that comes with the gesture. We also wanted to keep our ceremony simple and concise but still convey our great love for each other in a meaningful way. When searching for an officiant, we mentally prepared ourselves to settle for “good enough” but then we came across Alice’s site. Between the rave reviews and all of the heartwarming photos of Alice with the other couples lucky enough to have been married by her, we had a gut feeling that we found someone great. From our introductory video call to our in-person meeting, from logistics and planning right up to the big day itself, it turned out that Alice was better than great - she was perfect! Alice hit the nail on the head with our ceremony and had my wife and I completely teary-eyed just reading through the first draft. She captured all of the sentiments and feelings we would’ve wanted to say for ourselves only in a more eloquent and thoughtful way than we could’ve ever achieved on our own. Our wedding day overall was the blur people warned us it would be but Alice’s ceremony truly stands out in our minds as one of the main highlights thanks to Alice’s comforting presence. Her confidence and warmth seemed to cut through all of the “wedding jitters” and helped keep us “present in the present” to enjoy the moment. We consider ourselves super lucky and are very thankful to have had Alice be our officiant. Alice is truly amazing at what she does and she does so with a humble confidence. She seems to genuinely care about getting to know you both as a couple and as individuals which in turn makes the experience of working with her all the more personable. If you’re looking for someone to truly capture the spirit of who you both are, look no further and please book Alice without a second thought!
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2020
Dear Jon, Working with you and Sarah was a joy. I was captured by your warmth and authenticity the minute I met you. Wishing you the wonderful life together that you deserve. Warmest, Alice
Reviewed On 12/25/2019 by Monique F
We highly recommend Alice!!! We loved working with Alice. From the first call we had with her we knew we found the best person to marry us. And we’re a very picky couple. She listened to everything we said and incorporated it so beautifully ...
throughout the ceremony. Alice crafted our story so well that our guests thought she was a close family member/ friend. Alice also made the entire process so easy, especially as my husband and I didn’t know what type of ceremony we initially wanted. With her guidance and suggestions, we had such an intimate, romantic and inclusive ceremony that showcased our love, and surpassed all of our expectations. Monique & Daniel
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2020
Dear Monique and Daniel, Getting to know you, crafting and performing your ceremony was an honor. Thank you for the delicious drinks and dinner at Manhatta! Wishing you both many many more years of love. Love you both to the moon! – alice
Reviewed On 12/19/2019 by Mallory L
I wanted an officiant that would be able to create a meaningful, secular ceremony. Alice delivered above and beyond. She starts with a questionnaire, which is extensive, but she was able to incorporate our personalities, dreams, hopes for our f...
uture so wonderfully based on the information we gave her. People were raving about her ceremony - my friends and family members asked how she knew me so well! She was able to create a ceremony that was deeply personal, meaningful, and tailored to our exact wishes, but beyond our imagination! She was professional throughout, making the entire thing seamless. Go for Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2020
Thank you, Mallory! I loved working with you and Kevin from the moment I met you. Wishing you a lifetime of good health and happiness together! – alice
Reviewed On 12/12/2019 by Laura J
We were so lucky to find Alice as our wedding officiant! She was so perfect for our wedding ceremony. We didn't want anything too traditional or generic... but also nothing too serious or emotional. Especially, because I really did not want to ...
tear up on our wedding day. Alice understood all of our requests - She set such a lovely and witty vibe, but with so much thought and love put into our ceremony. Everything felt extra special - our favorite part was when she talked about our Love Story: How we met and what we love about each other. That really made our guests laugh.. it was a heart-warming story! It really added that sweet personal touch to the ceremony. Alice is very professional and is so on top of everything. She provided us with first draft, second draft, cue sheets.. she was able to guide us on some parts where we felt clueless during our planning process. Our FaceTime interview with Alice went smoothly and she made sure we covered all the details and agenda for the ceremony. She was so wonderful to work with! **Major key points here**: We all know that wedding ceremonies can drag and makes you lose focus.. Let's just be real here! But OUR CEREMONY was the BEST I've seen and even our guests have said this. Alice also has a beautiful voice and a sophisticated presence. She will be perfect for YOUR wedding ceremony as well. We guarantee!
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2019
Dear Laura, thank you for trusting me to tell your love story. I appreciated your authenticity and the way your guests were engaged. You are Sam are a treasure!
Reviewed On 11/27/2019 by Amelia B
We couldn't be happier with Alice's work! She was so supportive, thoughtful and communicative throughout the process. We planned a small elopement ceremony with just our parents and siblings and reached out to Alice on short notice. We are so ...
grateful she was available and she got the ball rolling right away. She sent us thoughtful questions and was available to touch base before the ceremony. When the day arrived, it felt like we'd already met her. The ceremony she crafted was meaningful and warm. Everyone was so touched by her words and we continue to get compliments from our family. Many thanks to Alice for her kindness and warmth!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2019
Thank you, Amelia. Working with you to create a ceremony that reflected you and Sven was fun! And performing it lakefront surrounded by family (and the birds looking on) was very moving. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 11/25/2019 by Sam B
Alice is an absolute dream to work with. She's professional and extremely personal. Her approach is to get to know you as a couple on a pretty deep level, and her warm demeanor makes that really easy. Everyone raved about her performance at our...
ceremony. She's the best and we were very lucky to have her.
Response from the Vendor on 01/15/2020
Hi Sam, I'm so glad that you and Sam reached out to me and I was able to be your officiant! I will always remember Girl Sam and Boy Sam with love. – alice
Reviewed On 11/06/2019 by Ashley S
What an ABSOLUTE pleasure it was to find Alice and get to work with her. She is an outstanding human being and we are so grateful to have someone like her in our lives. I heard her name in the very beginning when we first started wedding planni...
ng (circa early 2017), but it all got a little overwhelming, so finding an officiant took the backseat to booking the venue, DJ, floral, etc. Then when my planner mentioned her name again probably about a year later, I knew it was fate. Boy, was I THRILLED that she had the time and ability to work with us for our wedding! I swear I’ve been bawling my eyes out since I received the first custom draft of our wedding ceremony. My husband was making fun of me when we sat down to read it for the first time – I started crying at the end of the first line. It went above and beyond my wildest dreams – it was detailed, well written, emotional, hilarious, chock full of love and passion, all encompassing, and it reflected our 12 years together as a couple perfectly. Her presentation of our story was exquisite – she was well spoken, polite, and you could truly feel how much emotion she felt for us in every single word. It’s not every day you find someone who truly cares about what they do like Alice cares about her couples. People have not stopped talking about how gorgeous it was, even now, being an entire month later. Every time I get my Mom on the phone, she raves about how amazing the ceremony was – how it was her favorite part of the day! Alice has been involved wholeheartedly from the beginning. From our initial phone call, to the constant responses via email, and even video chatting to make sure she got a real feel for us as a pair before she started her writing process. I sincerely struggle trying to find the words to thank her for everything she did to make our big day unforgettable. It meant the world to us to convey our feelings of love and appreciation to our family and friends, and Alice went above and beyond to make that happen. We are forever indebted to you! If you want your ceremony to truly stand out…to be personalized to the point where you feel like you’re listening to an awesome movie script about your own life (such a cool feeling)…and you want to work with a very talented wordsmith…make sure you have a box of tissues nearby…and work with Alice! It will be one of the best decisions you make during your crazy planning process. Thank you so much Alice for bringing our story to life!
Reviewed On 8/25/2019 by Fredi W
I was introduced to Alice through my elopement photographer. We had a private wedding and wanted to keep everything very intimate. I've only been to weddings where the officiants were religiously officiated or where the officiants were personal...
friends or family of the couple, so I really had no clue what to expect for my own wedding. Alice emailed us some questions, which were insightful and gave her an idea about our relationship. We had a call with her a few weeks later and she asked ceremony-specific questions, such as if we wanted to write our own vows, what we wanted to be pronounced afterwards, etc. When we saw her the night of our wedding, I really felt like it was seeing an old friend, despite the limited interaction we had with her and over a short period of time. I can't believe what a wonderful ceremony she presented, it was really personal, exactly what we wanted. That being said, if I could rewrite my vows, I wouldn't mention as much of what I did in the answers, as I probably should have realized that she would be using that material for the ceremony. She also has a calming voice, which helped me not be so nervous. After the wedding, she emailed me the ceremony, which will make a nice addition to our wedding scrapbook. If you are looking for an officiant, I could not recommend Alice enough. We both felt really comfortable interacting with her through the whole process and felt she listened to us and really wanted to understand us and our relationship. She was the perfect person to officiate and at some point down the road, I would love for her to be part of our vow renewal ceremony!
Reviewed On 8/24/2019 by Anne J
Alice was an absolute joy to work with--she went above and beyond to get to know us and tell our story in a heartwarming, humorous and touching way. I don't feel like people usually talk about the officiant at weddings, but everyone at our wedd...
ing raved about how Alice killed it :). She created a ceremony that was personal and meaningful and truly tied our wedding together and offered impeccable advice on our personal vows. She also directed everyone at the ceremony, made sure to have time to rehearse and make things go smoothly, and had a timeline working up to the event that she reminded you about (such as getting a marriage license). We could not have gotten married without her--literally and figuratively!!
Reviewed On 7/23/2019 by Gemma B
Alice was a fabulous influence in the lead up to our wedding, helping us feel calm and focussed on what we wanted the ceremony to look and feel like. She braved 100+ degree heat to marry us and didn't miss a beat. I highly recommend her service...
s to all couples - her experience is what sets her apart.
Response from the Vendor on 07/25/2019
Dear Gemma, I loved working with you and Akeem. The world needs more of your calm and inclusive dispositions! Wishing you, Akeem and your families the very best in life!
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Sarah L
Alice was the perfect officiant for our wedding. From the first time we had a Video call to the ceremony on our wedding day Alice was professional, easy to talk to, helpful and embraced everything about us. She wrote the most perfect ceremony f...
or us and I truly could not have been more pleased. If you are looking for a ceremony that is individualized and someone who truly has an art for putting a couples life and love into words and presenting them flawlessly, Alice is the person you want. We have gotten more compliments on our wedding ceremony then I could have imagined. Alice was wonderful in every way.
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2019
Dear Sarah and Patrick, Thank you! I will always remember your description of your long first date, and the feeling I had telling that story to your guests. Thank you for the including me in your day and being so much fun to work with! Wishing ...
you both the best life together :)
Reviewed On 7/10/2019 by Jessica A
We are so glad we found Alice! I was really starting to get worried that we wouldn’t find the right person to marry us and the days just kept ticking by! When I found Alice I knew that I needed to be married by her. We were eloping with our y...
oung children and she made me feel so comfortable during our first conversation, it was like I’d known her for a long time. During our ceremony I felt like she really put time into creating our short ceremony. It was so personal and perfect. She made everything easy for us and even printed out our vows and brought them so we didn’t have to worry about it. Looking back, I can’t imagine having been married by anyone else. It is a day and ceremony that we will cherish forever.
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2019
Dear Jessica, I will cherish your ceremony forever, too. You put together the sweetest, most intimate wedding and I was honored to have been included. Sending you and your beautiful family much love and good wishes for the happiest life!
Reviewed On 7/03/2019 by Louise B
We are so happy that we went with Alice as our officiant. You can tell that she truly loves what she does, and she's an excellent writer and speaker. She worked closely with us to understand how we wanted our ceremony to reflect our love and ou...
r values, and in the process my husband and I got to reflect on what marriage really means for us. I'm very grateful that we got the chance to do that; it was a welcome break from the more mechanical aspects of wedding planning. During the ceremony, I felt completely relaxed and happy, and right after it was over I remember thinking, "okay, even if the reception ends up being a total disaster [it wasn't!], all will be forgiven, because that was beautiful." It was really the centerpiece of the day, which is what we wanted. We got to hear our story and our words about each other summed up so nicely by Alice, and I know our friends and family loved hearing it too. After the ceremony a couple family members asked me if I was relieved that part was over, and I said, "Not at all, I'd do it again!"
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2019
Dear Louise, Thank you for this wonderful feedback. The best part is hearing that you and Brian appreciated and enjoyed the process. I loved being at Lambs Hill and agree! Let's do it again! Wishing you both a happy and healthy life together. A...
nd thanks again for the honor.
Reviewed On 7/01/2019 by Rebecca B
Alice officiated our wedding ceremony on 6/29/19, and it was perfect. From the moment we met Alice, we knew it would be a good fit. She is warm, funny, and easy to talk to. She gave us a detailed outline for the timing leading up to the wedd...
ing, and of the day itself. Furthermore, she corresponded with all of our vendors prior to the big day to make sure everyone was on the same page. Alice's ceremony was funny (we asked for something lighthearted), lively, and deeply personal towards us as a couple. We truly could not have asked for a better officiant. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2019
Dear Rebecca, Thank you for this feedback. I loved your ceremony and the process of creating it together. Performing it and feeling the love between you and the support of your guests set my heart "aflutter." Wishing you and Jamie the very hap...
piest life together!
Reviewed On 6/18/2019 by Beckett W
My husband and I wanted a ceremony that was personal, meaningful, and true to us. We searched around, but once we read Alice's Bio, we just stopped -- she was perfect. We had a video call to meet, and then we corresponded via email. The overall...
ease of the situation was outstanding. She had us fill out a questionnaire, then she took a crack at the ceremony. Literally everything was perfect, a few small tweaks, which were a result of us changing our mind on some content/tone. Every detail was discussed, from when to refer to my husband as "Robert" vs "Bobby", to how I as the wife wanted to be represented at the pronouncement (i.e. Husband & Wife, Wife & Husband, Partners, Mr & Mrs, etc). The day of the wedding, she showed up, got our witness signatures, confirmed some name pronunciation, and clarified some technicalities like whether or not we wanted to use a microphone during our vows or keep them personal. She took time to sit with me and make sure I was mentally and emotionally ready. She's so calming. She walked down the aisle with my husband and his best man. She asked everyone to please silence their phones, but to feel free to take photos (per our request). Then the processional began. Bobby told me what when I got to the door way, Alice whispered to him "Take a step forward and see your bride". The entire ceremony was maybe 30 minutes, as we wanted to keep it short. Throughout the narrative, she would take a moment, put the microphone down, and just speak to us. This was an amazing way to make sure we were present, we were listening and we were there in a smaller circle, just us and Alice. It was a seriously great touch. The entire reception, we had guests coming up to us telling us how this was the most unique, genuine and personal ceremony they have ever been a part of. We cannot thank Alice enough for creating and presenting the ceremony of our dreams, with the tone and positivity that we were searching for.
Response from the Vendor on 06/18/2019
Dear Beckett, Thank you for your appreciation and for remembering all the details. It reminded me of why I was so excited to work with you and Bobby, and why I loved your ceremony. You understand how to live life large, and that's a beautiful t...
hing! Lots of love to you!
Reviewed On 5/03/2019 by Madelaine C
Alice was the best officiant we could have asked for. We originally planned to elope at City Hall but we wanted a more personal experience and I’m so glad we chose to work with her. Our elopement photographer sourced Alice for us and I honestly...
couldn’t have picked anyone better myself. We had an initial skype meeting in the weeks leading up to our ceremony – with lots of technical difficulties on our end and she was very patient. She asked us about our relationship and how it evolved and turned our story into a very special ceremony. Alice is such a personable individual it made us feel completely at ease, almost as if we’d known her previously. The ceremony she wrote for us made us laugh and cry and will be something we remember forever. She even shared the ceremony with us afterwards so that we could pass along to our families who were not there with us. I would highly recommend Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 05/06/2019
Dear Madelaine, It was my honor to be your officiant. Your intimate ceremony in the urban garden setting was fantastic! I hope your friends and family shared the experience and felt the love from the photos and the script. Sending love, Alice
Reviewed On 1/16/2019 by Lori M
Alice was just awesome. Her presentation of the whole ceremony was so thoughtful and endearing. It is both of ours 2nd wedding and we were both very impressed with her.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2019
Thank you for the honor, Lori! I felt like I knew you forever. Wishing you and Marc the happiest life together!
Reviewed On 12/28/2018 by Daniel R
We’re so happy we chose Alice! From months before the wedding right up through the ceremony Alice helped guide us through the process and keep us on track. We spoke with Alice a few times on video chat and met her once for breakfast which was a...
great way to get to know each other and helped when the day came. Alice gave us pointers on what we should do and seamlessly integrated some special things we wanted to have happen during the ceremony. The ceremony itself went off without a hitch. Alice told the story of our relationship beautifully. We received comments from many guests on how they learned something new about us and how much they enjoyed the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for anybody better to be part of that moment. We’re so thankful to Alice for her contributions to our wedding!
Reviewed On 12/27/2018 by Debbie D
From day one, Alice was always so responsive and professional. She guided us through every single step and gave us reminders of to-do's until the very end. Alice is so easy to communicate with and she's just so friendly. Alice created the most...
perfect vows for us - they were so personal and thoughtful. It was as if a longtime friend was officiating us. Alice captured our love story perfectly and included our closest friends and family in our heartfelt union. The ceremony was our favorite part of the night, all because of Alice. Thank you so much!
Reviewed On 12/03/2018 by Norah F
We had a wonderful experience working with Alice. She capably guided us through the process of creating our wedding vows. Through our calls and filling out a questionnaire, she created a very personal ceremony incorporating our love story. She ...
was sensitive to this being our second marriage and came up with a lovely way to incorporate our kids into the ceremony. The ceremony went beautifully and smoothly. Alice kept our guests' attention and made us all cry.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2018
Dear Norah and John, It was a pleasure to work with you and to perform your ceremony. Feeling your love and the joy of your family and friends was a privilege. Wishing you and your children the happiest life together! Warmest, Alice
Reviewed On 12/02/2018 by Alexandra P
Alice made our ceremony so special and personal! She really worked with us to understand what we were looking for and what we wanted to get across to each-other and our family/friends. Alice was so responsive and collaborative throughout the en...
tire process. We truly felt that our ceremony was special and unique, perfectly capturing our story and our love. She also advised us on navigating a ceremony with two religions (Christian/Jewish) and answered every question we had along the way. I strongly recommend Alice and working with her was one of the easiest and most seamless steps in our wedding planning.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2018
Dear Alex and Rob, I will always remember the Delaware Arches and the way you helped me weave them perfectly into your ceremony. Thank you! Wishing you a happy first married holiday season! Warmest, Alice
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Andrew D
From the first time we talked to Alice while trying to find the right wedding officiant, she put us right at ease! We knew immediately that Alice was the right choice! And throughout the process, Alice continued to exceed our expectations! She ...
was so easy to work with and took all of the stress out of planning the ceremony. She went out of her way to get to know us (Which was made more difficult by the fact that we moved across the country in the middle of the process!) and was able to craft a beautiful ceremony that truly captured us, our relationship, and our love. It felt so unique and personal and she did an incredible job of delivering the PERFECT ceremony. We were so moved by her words and her delivery, it made for a perfect day! When we think back to that day, the beautiful ceremony is always the first thing that comes to mind! We could not be happier with Alice and our perfect ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2018
Dear Andrew and Colleen, I loved getting to know you and getting you married. You (and your story) inspire me! Wishing you the very best in this chapter and all that is to come! Sending love, Alice
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Rachel H
We met with a few officiants we didn't love and after speaking with Alice for a few minutes we knew she would do an amazing job with our ceremony! She is very organized and a pleasure to work with. She wrote a beautiful ceremony for us and I e...
njoyed that we were able to read the entire thing prior to the day. She is a calming force and knows how to grab the attention of a large crowd. She makes you feel like you've known her for a long time, not just a few months and makes an effort to truly learn about your love story. Thank you Alice for a beautiful ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2018
Dear Rachel and Drew, I'm so glad you were happy with your ceremony. Working with you and performing your ceremony was a pleasure. I will always think of you when I pass Gramercy Park :)! Wishing you both lots of love and happiness!
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Ashley G
It was absolutely lovely working with Alice! She offered wonderful advice, listened to our stories, and created a beautifully personal ceremony. Our guests cried, laughed, and celebrated right along with us. We've even had a few mention to u...
s what a wonderful ceremony it was and how great it was to hear about our story. Alice was very responsive, personable, and kind. My husband and I highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2018
Dear Ashley and Steve, Working with you was so much fun. I will never forget your reaction when I arrived in the garden. I loved performing your ceremony and feeling all the love. Thank you again for the honor!
Reviewed On 10/06/2018 by Quincy B
You are not going to find a better wedding officiant than Alice Soloway. From our first conversation with her back in January, we felt as if we'd known her forever. We knew right away that we wanted her to help us create our ceremony. Every ...
email, FaceTime session, phone call was filled with kindness and love and she made the process so easy. Our wedding was a week ago today and it was absolutely PERFECT. We have been to MANY weddings ourselves and it was the most unique, inspiring, fun, grounded, deeply connected and thoughtful one we have ever experienced. Of course we are biased but we have heard the same from our guests. At our reception, we were showered with praise and compliments for Alice's work. Everyone wanted to know who she was and where we found her. The compliments continue to pour in a week later. Alice, we will be forever grateful to you for helping us realize our truly UNCOMMON wedding. It was perfect and would not have been so without you to guide us. We love you! Quincy and Rick
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2018
Dear Quincy and Rick, You inspire/d me! Working with you from day 1 was a fun, loving and grounding experience. And delivering your ceremony was exciting from the minute Rick walked down the aisle. It was no surprise that your community of fami...
ly and friends was as loving and energized a you are. Wishing you the happiest life together. Love, Alice
Reviewed On 10/02/2018 by Rachel W
I literally cannot be effusive enough about Alice. She was phenomenal. She was probably my favorite person we worked with in all of the wedding madness/planning/ever. My husband and I are from different religious backgrounds, neither of us part...
icularly religious, so we were looking for a secular ceremony that could incorporate some traditions from both but leave out most of the religious elements. Most of the weddings we’ve been to that were entirely non-traditional, however, the ceremony felt a little too jokey for us – we wanted something non-traditional but with a traditional level of gravitas. Alice met with us initially to chat for about an hour via Skype, about who we are, what we were looking for, and her general vibe. She went over her packages and process, and sent us sample vows, her questionnaires, and some other tips. The questionnaires are done by each of you separately, and go through everything – the history of your relationship, sweet shared stories, other family members who are important, your values, you name it, etc. etc. She then puts them together into a ceremony that represents you as a couple. She sent us a draft a few months out from the wedding, and we met again to go over it. Aside from a few minor edits, we didn’t change much. She also helped with tips for our vows, which we wrote individually and didn’t show each other beforehand, so we relied on Alice to help us make sure they would go together tonally. She also took a list of vendors/coordinators from us and proactively coordinated all mics, sound cues, florals and placements – the little things people often forget (everything down to making laminated copies of our vows, carrying tissues, and knowing when to make us take a breath during the ceremony to collect ourselves). The ceremony was perfect. Alice captured who we are as a couple and who we are as people, in our own words and in each other’s words, and it was so, so meaningful. It made everyone present feel included, and like they were experiencing our history along with us. There were tears and laughter from everyone, even the lifetime non-criers. She made our ceremony hands-down the most meaningful part of our wedding. Distant family members who we hadn’t seen since childhood for weeks afterwards were telling us how lovely the ceremony was, and that hearing our story during the ceremony made them feel “they’d really been a part of something special.” She managed to capture a bit of both of our quirks and the earnest emotions behind what we both wrote, and made it magical. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone.
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2018
Dear Rachel, Thank you! I loved working with you. I will always remember your rehearsal and getting to know your friends and family, and I will never walk by Gramercy Park without thinking of you and Drew. Wishing you both the happiest marriage...
!
Reviewed On 9/22/2018 by Dorothy H
Within minutes of speaking with Alice I was absolutely sure she was the person I wanted to perform my wedding ceremony. She was warm, supportive, and approaches her work with compassion and non-judgement. She provided us with material and optio...
ns to help us personalize our ceremony. Working with her was incredibly easy and the ceremony she created with our input was easily the highlight of my wedding day. We hope to use her services for other life milestones. Thank you so much, Alice!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2018
Thank you, Dorothy! Working with you and Michael was a joy. Your ceremony felt so intimate with your loved ones sitting amidst the beautiful expanse that is Storm King. And it really reflected your authenticity. It will be my privilege to cele...
brate more life milestones with you! Sending lots of love!
Reviewed On 9/18/2018 by Brooke S
I can't say enough good things about Alice. From the moment we first "met' with us via facetime, I know she would bring a personal touch to the ceremony that we so desperately wanted. The day arrived and 0% chance of rain turned into 100% chan...
ce of rain 5 minutes before all the guests arrived. Alice showed up right as we were scrambling, trying to figure out back up plans. Her sense of calm quickly reminded us of what the day was all about. Our crazy little ceremony was perfect and sweet and totally different. The whole time she was quietly cheering us on and keeping us focused. I would tell anyone to work with Alice. She is more than just an officiant!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Thank you Brooke and Roy! It was a scramble but the work that we put into creating the ceremony grounded everyone despite the rain. It was sweet and intimate and I bet it kicked off a great celebration. Lots of love!
Reviewed On 9/12/2018 by Alicia B
Alice was very helpful throughout the wedding process especially as I had lots of questions since we were doing a ceremony with a Brit + American. She answered all our questions, was very responsive, organized and made sure we were both secure ...
with the whole process. She showed up on time and was very friendly day of, making all the family feel welcome. Great!
Reviewed On 7/23/2018 by Laura W
Alice was so sweet and easy to work with. We filled out her questionnaire and then worked together on the ceremony details and she helped us make the ceremony absolutely perfect. We had multiple guests come up to us and tell us how the ceremony...
was beautiful and perfectly fit us as a couple. The ceremony she put together incorporated details about us as well as the normal vows and it made the ceremony so intimate and special. I would absolutely recommend Alice!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2018
Thank you, Laura. Getting to know you and Michael was a joy and officiating your wedding at Hollow Brook was a pleasure. I'll always remember the image of you skiing backwards :) Wishing you the best life together!
Reviewed On 6/11/2018 by charlotte D
I found Alice while researching on internet for an officer in NY, and what I read on the reviews really made me have my eye on her right away. So it’s my turn to write about the amazing experience that we had with Alice and how grateful we ...
are. I reached out to Alice 2 month prior the wedding , pretty much when we started planning. Thankfully she was available for that date. I am a French/ Portuguese , marrying an American/Mexican and we live in London so our interactions were by email and FaceTime. Alice made things so smooth and easy. In every communication she just wanted for us not to stress and she was so accommodating and reliable , I am so happy I choose her as officiant. We chose the personalized ceremony and were so happy with what Alice wrote, reminding our guests about our story and what this all meant for us. Including our present guest who traveled from Texas and Paris and including ones that couldn’t make the trip. It was very emotional and beautiful and everything was perfect including the weather on that beautiful spot of the Wagner cove in central park. I wouldn’t change a thing. We will cherish the memories of our wedding forever and so happy Alice married us. We want to thank her again for everything. Charlotte and Alex
Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2018
Dear Charlotte and Alex, It was a pleasure to get to know you and to marry you here in NYC. I loved telling your amazing story, and feeling the love between the two of you and the support of your guests. Wishing you the happiest life together! ...
Love, alice
Reviewed On 5/13/2018 by Harrison S
My wife and I were so lucky to have found Alice, and we could not be happier with the ceremony that she put together for us. Before speaking with Alice, we had settled on only two things: our ceremony was going to be interfaith, and it had to ...
incorporate our personalities and the story of our relationship, with as much joy and laughter as we could possibly fit. After several conversations on the phone and on video chat, we knew that we had found the right officiant for us. Alice eased all our anxieties, and showed us how best to highlight our journey and involve our friends and family in the event. She got to know us through a very thoughtful and comprehensive back-and-forth, offered and received advice and suggestions on the ceremony thoughtfully and seamlessly, and knew all the steps on obtaining our wedding license before we did! She was supportive and responsive throughout the weeks leading up to our marriage, and we knew that we were in good hands for the wedding day. On the day of the ceremony, she met with us before to go over the step-by-step process (which she had prepared for our rehearsal), and answer our last minute questions. Once the ceremony began, the real magic happened. Alice presided over a beautiful ceremony, brimming with friendship and good humor, and it began the best celebration of our lives. Even now, several weeks after our wedding, we continue to receive compliments regarding the ceremony, and how connected it made our guests feel. We will always treasure the memories that Alice helped us make that day, and we cannot recommend her highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2018
Dear Harrison, Thank you for the wonderful review. You're right. Working with you and Amy was magic from beginning to end. Wishing you lots of love! Alice
Reviewed On 2/07/2018 by Alexandra C
We cannot say enough about Alice! From day one, she was incredibly responsive and we felt like we were old friends. The process was so simple and clear and the questionnaires she provided to learn about us helped to create the absolutely perfec...
t ceremony. On the day of the event she was like one of the family and we got SO many comments from our guests on how warm, personal and "perfect for us" the ceremony was. We never even thought about cost since it was such an amazing experience. We HIGHLY recommend Alice to anyone who wants to create an