5.0
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Vow to be Different!
North/central NJ, NYC, southern NY state, some of PA.
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From our very first conversation with Celia, we knew she could create the wedding ceremony we truly wanted. She is incredibly professional, organized, and supportive, guiding us through every step of the process—from obtaining our marriage license to the ceremony itself. Celia truly listened to all of our requests, from sharing our love story to incorporating meaningful prayers, and made sure we were completely happy with the ceremony well before our wedding day. We couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful, personal, and beautifully delivered ceremony, which had the entire audience tearing up at least once (if not more) during the ceremony.
Jennifer A.
5.0
Words can’t express how grateful we are for Celia! She was amazing from the intro call to after the wedding. Tailored our ceremony perfectly! Very personal! Highly recommend!!
Kristin M.
5.0
Celia Milton
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
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VOW TO BE DIFFERENT!!
IMAGINE YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY!
Forget everything you’ve ever seen because yours will be totally unique.
NO ONE WANTS TO SEE A WEDDING CEREMONY THEY’VE SEEN A DOZEN TIMES!
We blend words and experiences and emotions into a carefully crafted ceremony that expresses you perfectly! It will be funny. It will be moving. Close to perfect; far from boring! It will be a little unexpected and perhaps a little traditional, but it will be totally “you”.
So a little about you;
Do you feel that your ceremony is the centerpiece of your wedding day?
Do you hope your ceremony will be personal, creative and inspiring?
Do you want an officiant who will be your partner and friend in the planning?
Do you and your partner crave a wedding that's as unique as your love story? That will have your guests talking about for years?
Then we might be your SECOND perfect match!
We're not your “average” officiants. We’ve written thousands of weddings and now we're here to craft your unforgettable ceremony that will be:
One-of-a-kind: Forget stuffy speeches and predictable vows. We'll work with you to weave your love into a narrative that's as funny, touching, and offbeat as you are. We can include your favorite readings, your hobbies, even your dog!
Non-denominational: We celebrate love in all its glory, regardless of your beliefs or backgrounds. Your wedding should reflect your unique journey, not yesterday’s rules.
Non-judgmental: We’re your ally regardless of age, heritage, sexual orientation or race.
Personal AF: We'll dive deep into your story, your quirks, your inside jokes, and all the little things that make your love epic. We'll weave it all into a ceremony that feels like a warm hug from your best friends.
Entertaining: everyone is funny, especially when we’re in love! Expect witty banter, playful anecdotes, and lighthearted insights that your guests (and you) will love.
Ready to ditch the boring and embrace the extraordinary? Let's chat!
P.S. We offer packages for all budgets and visions, from elopements in the woods to full-blown extravaganzas. We're here to make your dream wedding a reality, no matter how quirky (or insane) it may seem at first.
So, what are you waiting for? Let's talk about your wedding and get those nagging questions answered!
P.P.S. Check our reviews from couples who dared to be different and ended up with ceremonies that were the hit of the wedding day (and beyond!).
We can't wait to celebrate your love story! We have confetti cannons waiting for you!
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Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+3 more.
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Meet the team
Celia Milton
Owner
Who am I? Honestly, it's not about me, but it is about us, so here goes! I bring a unique blend of talents to the table. As an event planner, I have helped to orchestrate weddings and commitment ceremonies for over 20 years. As a motivational speaker, I create an atmosphere of excitement, of introspection and discovery. As a writer, I draw on a rich variety of traditional and contemporary resources, blending the inspiring and the significant with the humorous. We can include your favorite readings, meaningful rituals, even your dog (or your iguana...yes, we've done that...). Let's talk!
Reviews
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The officiant team is professional, organized, and very responsive, guiding couples through planning and paperwork seamlessly. They create deeply personalized ceremonies that blend humor and heartfelt moments, leaving guests raving. They also provide vendor resources and tailor special details like pets or venue themes. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Christine B
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5.0
2/19/2025
From our very first call— which lasted over an hour because she was that invested in getting to know us—we knew she was the perfect choice. She truly took the time to understand ou...
r story, our personalities, and exactly what we wanted from our ceremony.
On the day of our wedding, she delivered a ceremony that was beyond perfect. It was heartfelt, personal, and absolutely hilarious—exactly what we had envisioned! Our guests could not stop raving about how it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever been to! It felt completely us, and that’s all thanks to Celia’s incredible ability to weave humor, warmth, and authenticity into every word.
Beyond that, she made the entire process so seamless, handling all the paperwork effortlessly so we had nothing to worry about.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 02/19/2025
Your kind words truly touched my heart, thank you so much! (And no one should worry abou...
t paperwork, lol!)
Best wishes for many years of love and laughs and happy surprises!!
Jennifer A
5.0
1/12/2026
From our very first conversation with Celia, we knew she could create the wedding ceremony we truly wanted. She is incredibly professional, organized, and supportive, guiding us th...
rough every step of the process—from obtaining our marriage license to the ceremony itself. Celia truly listened to all of our requests, from sharing our love story to incorporating meaningful prayers, and made sure we were completely happy with the ceremony well before our wedding day. We couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful, personal, and beautifully delivered ceremony, which had the entire audience tearing up at least once (if not more) during the ceremony.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 01/12/2026
Hello Jenn and Josh,
Thank you so, so much for your lovely words! It was such a pleasure t...
o learn about your love story; the twists and turns and of course, the happy ending! What a terrific and hopeful way to kick off the holiday season!
Best wishes for a fantastic, exciting 2026 and many more years ahead.
Congratulations!!
Any questions?
Kristin M
5.0
6/04/2025
Words can’t express how grateful we are for Celia! She was amazing from the intro call to after the wedding. Tailored our ceremony perfectly! Very personal! Highly recommend!!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 06/04/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words; I appreciate this so much!! it was great to work w...
ith you too, and I wish you the best **married** summer ever!
Rebecca D
5.0
5/09/2025
Celia is amazing! She created a ceremony that had everything we could have asked for - the tone was spot on and people came up to us afterwards asking how long we’ve known her! She...
nailed it, and was such a great resource throughout our planning process.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 05/09/2025
Thank you so, so much for taking the time to review our work together! It was really a pl...
easure to be part of such a beautiful day.
Best wishes for a happy **married** summer!
Paula N
5.0
12/03/2024
Celia was absolutely fantastic! She made our day all the more special with her positive energy. Her ability to capture our 11 year relationship in a 17 minute ceremony, was truly i...
mpressive; So much so, that some of our guests came to us and asked if she was a family friend. We are both truly grateful to have had Celia be the one to marry us. If you want someone who is down to earth, thoughtful, and attentive; Then you need to pick Celia.
Bianca G
5.0
9/20/2024
Celia was amazing! She was always so easy to get a hold of and really made sure she had all of the details to run a perfect ceremony the day of the wedding! Celia wanted all of the...
information about our relationship to ensure a personalized ceremony speech. She was absolutely perfect and wrote the sweetest story of our love and the vows we were taking on our wedding day. I highly recommend celia as your officiant!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 09/20/2024
Thank you so much! Your wedding was so much fun, and your friends and family are so nice t...
oo! Some laughter, some tears; what a celebration!
Best wishes for a happy ** married** fall and holiday season!!
Zac G
5.0
9/06/2024
Cari was the most amazing officiant ever!!! She curated our story and everyone commented on her incredible delivery. We are beyond grateful to Cari and Celia for making our wedding...
day so special. 🥰🥰😊
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 09/06/2024
Thank you so, so much for choosing us! You were so fun to work with and we're so glad you ...
had a wonderful celebration! Happy **married** fall! Enjoy the upcoming holidays together!
Anastasia W
5.0
8/12/2024
From the moment I contacted Celia Milton for my wedding she made me feel so comfortable. Celia took the time to get to know me and my family. She was so friendly and inviting yet v...
ery professional! It was as if I was chatting with an old friend. Her professionalism was top tier and her attention to details to give a perfect and beautiful narrative of our lives and family dynamic was icing on the cake. At our ceremony there was a perfect balance of laughter and happy tears. I could not have created a more perfect ceremony if I tried. Celia Milton is the perfect balance of officiant and friend. Her words were beautiful and funny and sentimental and heart-warming and lovely. She captured our love perfectly. Thank you Celia for an amazing ceremony!!!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 08/12/2024
Thank you so, so much! It was such a pleasure to be part of your sweet, intimate wedding!...
Best wishes for many, many years of love and laughs and happy surprises!
Jenny C
5.0
7/06/2024
Professional, caring, attentive, creative, a true master at her craft! Celia created the PERFECT ceremony/sermon based on getting to know us as individuals and as a couple and trul...
y captured our love story! I couldn't imagine any other officiant- she made our day even more perfect than I could have imagined! 10/10 recommend!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 07/07/2024
Thank you so, so much for taking the time to review our collaboration! It was so much fun...
putting it all together for you! Best wishes for a wonderful **married** summer and beyond!
Kelly M
5.0
6/27/2024
Our ceremony was the highlight of our entire wedding! We wanted our wedding to really focus on my husband and I and our life together (our hobbies, our passions, our achievements, ...
our story). Celia did an amazing job doing just that!! All of our family and friends would not stop complimenting us on how wonderful our ceremony was. They all felt like they got to learn about us as a couple which made the whole thing feel even more special to them. My (now) husband and I loved how she included passages about nature (we got married in a garden in the woods) and heart felt poems that really showcased our journey as a couple. She did an amazing job including a shoutout to our dog Gizmo as well. She was great to work with and really fun to talk to on the phone during our planning calls. Definitely would recommend her for anyone planning a wedding! :)
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 06/28/2024
Thank you so, so much for your kind words! It was just so lovely to be part of your celeb...
ration! The setting was so beautiful and I did love your story too!
Best wishes for a wonderful ***married*** summer and many years of loves, laughs and surprises!
Lauren V
5.0
6/02/2024
Celia and her team are amazing to work with! We selected them to officiate our wedding, and while Celia was not available on our date, 5/11/24, Michael Yelle was incredible. His qu...
estionnaire was very detail oriented, and he takes his time putting together his words. Michael perfectly balanced our story with laughs and tears - our guests raved about his delivery, and some were convinced he was one of our friends telling our love story firsthand. Behind the scenes, he removed the stress of creating vows and delivered a memorable experience for the rest of our lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 11 out of 10 recommend.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 06/03/2024
Congratulations! Honestly, you made the whole endeavor extremely easy with your great com...
munication and collaborative spirit! Thank you so much for choosing us, and best wishes for a lovely *married* summer!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us!
Celia
Isabela C
5.0
5/24/2024
Highly recommend Celia Milton for your wedding! Every moment of our ceremony was so sweet and the way Celia recited our love story it sounded like a fairy tale! Celias extremely pe...
rsonable and calm energy made for a perfect flow of the ceremony. Her authenticity made it extremely easy for us to open up to her and she was super responsive to any of our questions we had throughout the entire wedding planning journey. From our first intro phone call we had such a great feeling about Celia and we are so happy that we chose the perfect officiant. Our friends and family keep raving about the ceremony. Thank you Celia!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 05/24/2024
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! It truly means the world to me to hear ...
how much you loved your ceremony. Creating a wedding that reflects your unique love story is such a joy, and I'm so happy I could be a part of making your special day so magical. (And your team of vendors, including Carolina from The Madison, were so fun to work with too!)
Your kind words about my personality and responsiveness throughout the planning process are so appreciated. It's wonderful knowing I could help make things flow smoothly and be there for you every step of the way.
Hearing that your friends and family are raving about the ceremony is the ultimate compliment! Thank you again for trusting me with such a special moment in your lives. I wish you both a lifetime of love, laughs and happy surprises!
Jolee M
5.0
1/14/2024
Celia was one of the easiest vendors to work with! She made us feel like we knew her for years!! Before our wedding, Celia did a few meetings with us to make sure our ceremony was ...
exactly how WE wanted it. All of our guests were raving about her and what a great job she did!! Celia is truly a sweet lady!! Don’t think twice about closing her as your officiant!!
Liz S
5.0
11/22/2023
Celia was incredible on our big day. We got non stop compliments from our guests all night long about her and our ceremony! She made our ceremony feel and sounds like she had known...
us for years. It was so special! She was professional and organized through out planning with her and then absolutely hit it out of the park day of. Highly recommend!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/22/2023
You are so, so sweet! I loved being able to discover a brand new venue, and everything lo...
oked so cozy and fun! I hope you had an amazing celebration with your friends and family (who are just so lovely and clearly adore you)! Best wishes for an fabulous "first married* holiday season and new year! Thank you for everything!
Gercy O
5.0
11/15/2023
We worked with Celia from day one, when it was a small wedding in an arboretum to a full wedding. She provides you with a list of preferred professionals who are an incredible reso...
urce and we are so grateful because she was our first real guide to make this wedding happen.
Celia answers all our questions in a detailed and helpful manner.
Filling our her forms, we fell in love with each other once again, and the ceremony was heartfelt, bright, and unique. She absolutely captured our hearts on this day.
Thank you!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/15/2023
Thank you so, so much! It was a real pleasure to be on the ride with you, and be reunite...
d with some of my favorite pros too! Your personal style came through so clearly in every detail, and it was just so fun to watch everything come together!
Thank YOU, so much!! And congratulations!
Lynn B
5.0
11/08/2023
Celia was our officiant for our April 2023 wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, NJ. Not only is she very experienced in the industry, but is extremely personable and got to k...
now us on a personal level to ensure that our ceremony reflected us as individuals and as a couple. Celia provided options for us to ensure we got our marriage license in our quick timeline (while we were living in different states!). Celia gave suggestions for the structure and content of her speech, and was open to any feedback before it was finalized. She also asked us to fill out a questionnaire to ensure that she knew everything she needed to know about us. We received many compliments from our guests about how much they loved Celia’s ceremony speech. We definitely recommend Celia for your wedding!
Abigail H
5.0
11/08/2023
Celia was an absolute pleasure to work with since day one. Her personality was the perfect fit for our non-traditional ceremony. It's obvious she cares about her couples and especi...
ally about their stories, as she took all the questions we answered and neatly wove them into a beautiful ceremony that my friends/family have said is the best ceremony they've ever seen/heard! Celia was willing to spend time with us perfectly tailoring our ceremony to be the most authentic to my husband and I's personalities all the way up until the day before the wedding. I asked for laughs, tears and warm feelings all around and she delivered. She was also helpful in helping us prepare our vows! We are so grateful for her fun loving attitude and her professionalism that made our day PERFECT!!!! THANK YOU!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/08/2023
Thank you so, so much for your kind words! It was just so fun to be part of your wedding w...
ith all the quirky and personal and beautiful touches! And the team of pros you picked to create your wedding (at such a fabulous venue too) was such a pleasure!
Best wishes for a fantastic **married*** autumn, and a lovely holiday season!!
Thank you again!
Rachel G
5.0
10/16/2023
We absolutely LOVED Celia!! Her storytelling abilities are amazing and we had SO many guests come up to us asking how long we had known for. Celia was amazing to work with from day...
1 and is an incredible officiant. Highly recommend!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 10/16/2023
Well, I loved you TOO! It was so much fun to work with you and I was so happy that you...
included the chocolate sharing ceremony!
Best wishes for many more sweet years!
Amanda D
5.0
10/14/2023
Michael was our officiant for our Sept 30 2023 and he was fantastic! The entire process with Celia and Michael made both hiring an officiant and obtaining a marriage license seamle...
ss. We first spoke to Celia for about an hour about what we did and did not want and she had a million great ideas to share which was very helpful as we had seen very few nonreligious wedding ceremonies and barely knew where to start. Michael then crafted our ceremony, keeping us updated every step of the way. Most importantly to us, Celia and Michael showed many times over how much they cared about getting to know us and getting our story just right. They are both highly personable and genuinely interested in the stories of the couples they have as clients. We had many guests come up to us after the ceremony to both tell us how beautiful and moving it was but also to ask if we knew Michael personally because he really seemed to know us! Michael was also a star at including our dog in the ceremony, which was his idea and a touch everyone appreciated. We cannot thank Celia and Michael enough for their time and effort in creating our ceremony. They are also very professional and respond to inquiries quickly. We felt their pricing was reasonable and that the process was very transparent. We highly recommend them if you are looking for a special ceremony!
Samantha S
5.0
10/13/2023
So glad to have chosen NJVowsNow. Our officiant, Cari, was such an asset to the day with her calming yet vibrant demeanor. She worked with us to make sure the ceremony was exactly ...
what we wanted. She even called me the night before to check in. I would highly recommend her services. THANK YOU CARI!! XO
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 10/13/2023
Thank you so, so much! Cari IS tremendous! I'm glad you had a great wedding day! Best wi...
shes for many, many years of love and laughs!
William R
5.0
10/13/2023
Celia made our day so special. She's funny, thoughtful and extremely helpful in all aspects from the writing of the ceremony, vows, and even post/pre wedding paperwork. A huge help...
to us on all fronts as a couple who were flying by the seat of their pants with our wedding. We could not even imagine our special day without her involvement. Through discussions and a very detailed and fun questionnaire we were able to formulate an extremely personal and one of a kind ceremony that went over so wonderfully with everyone who attended. We highly recommend Celia, she'll add something special to your already special day!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 10/13/2023
Thank you so, so much for your lovely review! I know how busy life gets, especially befo...
re and after a wedding! I hope married life is treating you well!
Best wishes for a wonderful fall and holiday season!!
Celia
Veronica N
5.0
9/05/2023
We had Michael as our officiant and he did such an amazing job! We had so many people come up to us after the ceremony and compliment how amazing they thought the ceremony was. I...
t was the perfect level of relaxed and personalized that we wanted. In our calls leading up to creating the ceremony, we could tell that Michael really wanted to get to know us as individuals and as a couple and make sure that our story was told in our ceremony. It was an absolute pleasure working with him!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 09/05/2023
I'm so glad to hear from you! You did have an absolutely gorgeous day; perfect for your v...
enue with that fabulous rooftop space! I'm sure all your guests enjoyed the evening, and I hope you did too!
Thank you so much for writing about Michael! We really appreciate it! Best wishes for many happy years together.
Marissa N
5.0
8/15/2023
Celia is simply the best. She created the perfect ceremony for my husband and I. We truly appreciated how Celia partnered with us to create a beautiful script which brought togethe...
r our cultures and our story. Beyond the script, Celia is so talented and executes flawlessly. We received great praise from family and friends on how wonderful Celia was and how heartfelt and unique our ceremony turned out to be. Thank you, Celia, for making the start to our marriage extra special!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 08/16/2023
It was so fun to work with you!!! The key word here is "partnered". You were so involved, ...
so giving, so outspoken! It was just fun!
Thank you for your kind words!
Jessica P
5.0
8/02/2023
Celia was absolutely incredible from our first phone call through the end of the wedding day. After speaking with Celia, we knew she was the right choice for our wedding. She made ...
the process as stress free as possible and was super flexible and helpful the entire time. She thought of such a unique touch for our ceremony (popsicles!) which was the perfect touch. Many of our guests asked us if we knew her personally because the ceremony was so personalized and beautiful. Our ceremony was perfect and we couldn't be happier :)
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 09/05/2023
Hi! I think I JUST saw this here! You were so, so easy to write for; you told your story...
in such a candid, fun way, and the popsicle story was just perfect!
Best wishes for a wonderful **married** fall and holiday season!
Jay D
5.0
7/28/2023
Michael Yelle is a wonderful officiant and person. We reached out to Michael at the last minute, after our scheduled officiant wasn’t able to make it. He met us within the hour! We...
wanted to get married in a park, so he suggested we meet at a lovely local park with a waterfall. Michael answered all our questions, led a heartfelt service, and sent a thorough follow-up email with next steps. He is kind, sincere, and it felt like we had known him for years. We highly recommend Michael, and thank him so much for his service on such a special occasion.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 07/28/2023
Hi! Thank you so much! I'm so glad the stars all aligned so Michael could marry you! Yo...
u did have the most beautiful day for a wedding and a picnic afterwards too!
Best wishes for a terrific **married** summer, and if you'd like a big dog to help you finish off your next charcuterie board, just give us a call!!!
Congratulations,
Celia, Michael and Audrey!
Marissa T
5.0
5/08/2023
Working with Celia Milton was wonderful. She wasn't available so Cari was our officiant and she was delightful. She was always willing to jump on the phone for a call any time we h...
ad questions. When she gave us a draft of her ceremony script she told us to run wild with it. She was so encouraging of us making the ceremony exactly what we wanted. My husband used her script as a jumping off point and inserted a lot of anecdotes and relationship tidbits so it was more personal to us and our story. And Cari's sing-song voice and cheery cadence made the moment so light (which definitely helped to ease my nerves and stage fright too!)
Adrianna P
5.0
4/29/2023
Celia did an amazing job at our wedding!! She made the ceremony very personal and so darn sweet! I don't think there was a dry eye in the building. She even went out of her way to ...
send me info on how to change my last name, which is super helpful!! Because wow that is a process. You won't regret going with Celia for your wedding, I promise.
Julienne C
5.0
4/06/2023
When we first talked with Celia, we knew that she'd be the best officiant for us! Chatting with her was effortless, and you sense her genuine excitement for the couples she's worki...
ng with and has married in the past. She told our story beautifully while keeping it short and sweet, exactly how we wanted. She also helped us with our processional (which included our dog) and guided us with our marriage license. Highly recommend hiring Celia!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 04/06/2023
Thank you so, so much! It was so great to work with you, partly because you're just so re...
laxed and focused and partly because you picked a really great venue and a great team of pros! Best wishes for many, many years of love, laughs and sloppy dog kisses!
Ryan S
5.0
3/26/2023
When we were looking for an officiant we were not sure what we wanted but for the first time we spoke to Celia we just knew! She was super helpful and it felt like she was 100% inv...
ested in our love story. We were lucky enough to work with Michael for the ceremony and he somehow totally understand our story from only a few short interactions…truly incredible! All of our guests commented after the ceremony that it felt like Michael knew us since we first started dating. He made time for humor and sentiment and our ceremony was so special. One of the highlights of our wedding. Thank you Michael!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 03/27/2023
We're so glad you had you had a great time; hearing and telling your story was so much fun...
! Thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of your celebration, and best wishes for many years of love and laughs!
George A
5.0
12/19/2022
Celia was an incredible wedding officiant. My wife and I knew she was the right person for us from the very first phone call, the energy she brings to the table is infectious. She ...
prepared a beautiful ceremony and did a wonderful job telling the story of our love. She is also extremely helpful with the marriage certificate process which is a huge plus!
anonymous u
5.0
12/13/2022
Celia is the best PERIOD!
We had an incredible experience working with Celia. All the guests told us it was the best wedding they have been to, as it was genuine, sincere, and l...
ight-hearted. As a couple, we have such an emotional, memorable, and fun wedding. It won't be possible without Celia! Thank you.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 12/13/2022
You ROCK! Your setting was gorgeous, you both looked stunning, and I know your guests we...
re just having a ball!
Best wishes for more love, laughs and surprises!
Marc S
5.0
11/21/2022
Celia Milton Wedding Officiants (Michael Yelle) were truly exceptional. Michael was truly magnificent and captivating as he meticulously put our relationship into words for our wed...
ding ceremony. His speech was funny, endearing, meaningful and heartfelt.
Not only was his speech perfection but Michael guided us with every detail along the marriage license process pre and post wedding.
I really cannot say more than you will not be disappointed and Michael will make your wedding day beautiful and memorable.
Thank you Michael for everything.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/21/2022
We both appreciate you taking the time to review out work together! Best wishes for many ...
years of love, laughs and surprises!
Samely P
5.0
11/04/2022
We are so happy we went with Celia and Michael for our officiant! For our 10/21/22 wedding, we worked with Michael and he was nothing short of amazing!! He had our guests laughing ...
and smiling during our ceremony, and also delivered a beautiful story about my husband and I's journey together. The way he tied in our life story was flawless and really special. He is very well spoken, and our guests are still raving about how awesome he was!! Working with Michael and Celia was so easy, and they are both SO kind and friendly, we felt so comfortable with them! They truly took the time to know us as a couple, really listen to what you want, have wonderful ideas, and they are both passionate about what they do. They will go above and beyond to make your day truly special. I highly highly recommend them!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/04/2022
Thank you so, so much for you kind words! I'm so glad you had such a gorgeous fall day to...
o!!!
Best wishes for many years of love, laughs and surprises!!!
Erin T
5.0
11/04/2022
Celia was absolutely amazing! We cannot say anything more about how incredible she is. Much like our other vendors, she was a one done for us. From the minute we spoke with her par...
tner at a bridal show, we knew we had found our officiant. She is always so upbeat, happy, and such a pleasure to speak with. Every call we had always left us smiling and laughing. Celia even knew all of our other vendors and had worked with them all previously, and had nothing but great things to say about every one of them. She also knew exactly what we needed as a couple. The ceremony and vows she wrote for us captured us perfectly, almost like she had been a long time friend. My best friend, who is recently engaged, said to me she wished she could book Celia for her own wedding, but unfortunately my friend lives in Texas (not sure if Celia would be willing to travel that far lol). Though I have been recommending her to local brides as well. I cannot say enough about how amazing she is - I wish I had more words but I’ve run out of adjectives to describe our wonderful experience.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/04/2022
You are so, so sweet! It was so much fun to work with you and such a great group of vendo...
rs and you DID have the most gorgeous day too! Everything really aligned for you, and you so deserved it!
Best wishes for a fabulous ***marrried*** holiday season, and thank you again!
Carly P
5.0
10/24/2022
We had at least 100 guests tell us how incredible Celia was and at least half of those people thought she was a relative or have known us for years. She did such a great job and re...
ally got to know us. It was personal and sweet while also being short. Exactly what we wanted. Thank you Celia!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 10/24/2022
Thank you so, so much! You did have the most AMAZING day ever, and that dress? Stunning!...
!!
Best wishes for a lovely ***wedded*** holiday season!!
Celia
Kaitlynn M
5.0
10/15/2022
Celia is AMAZING at what she does. After our ceremony guests were raving about how amazing she was. Some even asked if we knew her personally. She truly incapsulates the couple and...
personalizes the ceremony to the couple.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 10/15/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! Such a beautiful setting and a perfect day too!
Co...
ngratulations!!!
Melissa F
5.0
7/17/2022
Cari is an absolute dream!!!! My husband and I could not have been happier with our ceremony. When I first reached out to Celia, she was not available for our wedding date and reco...
mmended I connect with Cari, and assured me I would love her. And she was right!!! I could talk to Cari all day, she is so incredibly sweet, helpful, and truly wants to get to know you, your husband, and your love story. We received a questionnaire to fill out to help her to draft our ceremony and it was so fun to complete. After she sent us back our first draft of the ceremony, I was in awe. It was perfect and she told our story so well. She shared many options for readings which was incredibly helpful. Cari was very quick to respond and I enjoyed every single conversation we had leading up to the wedding and on our special day. We had people asking if she knew us after the ceremony and it goes to show how much she cares about you as a couple and getting to know you. She is a wonderful speaker and we received so many compliments from our guests. I already miss her and our chats! Look no further, you have found the best of the best. Thank you so much, Cari!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 11/04/2022
thank you so much for your feedback!!! You can't even imagine how much it means to us.
...
Best wishes!!!
Trista K
5.0
7/12/2022
Celia was WONDERFUL. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, came up with a beautiful script which we were able to review and comment on before the wedding, and delivered the mo...
st beautiful ceremony. Our guests are still talking about how wonderful she was, and how it seemed like she knew us forever. 10000% recommended.
Briana F
5.0
6/28/2022
Officiant: Celia Milton Wedding Officiants 10/10
We worked with Michael Yelle and he did a fantastic job! So many of my guests thought that we knew Michael personally based on the...
way he conducted the ceremony, but the only time we met him in person was the day of the wedding. We spent hours on the phone with both Celia and Michael talking about our lives and they were able to craft the perfect ceremony based on our conversations and a thorough questionnaire. We were able to see the ceremony script ahead of time and make sure it captured what exactly we wanted. Our guests raved about our ceremony!!
Jordan L
5.0
6/28/2022
Celia was the best choice we made to officiate our ceremony. From the first moment we talked to her, we knew we wanted to have her be our officiant. She was attentive, funny, carin...
g and extremely easy to talk to. She listened to exactly what me and my husband wanted in the ceremony and her suggestions completely brought our whole vision to life. She was there to help us every step of the way from planning the ceremony, how to get your marriage license taken care of, and making herself available when needed if any issues and/or concerns happen. After the ceremony, we heard so many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how intimate and special she made it. I would highly recommend Celia!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 06/28/2022
thank you so much, Jordan! What a gorgeous wedding! It was a pleasure to collaborate wit...
h you, and I appreciate your kind words.
Mary Simone A
5.0
6/02/2022
I waited a little late to book an officiant - like maybe 6 weeks in advance! I found Celia Milton Officiants and after chatting with Celia, she put me in touch with Cari. Cari was ...
absolutely awesome from our first phone call. I was a bit anxious because I felt I waited too late, but she assured me that she could put together a beautiful personalized ceremony - and did she deliver!! After chatting with her on the phone and filling out questionnaires about ourselves and our relationship, Cari put together such a lovey ceremony. I cried when I read the draft! She helped us to pick out readings for our godmothers and planned a lovely rose ceremony for our mothers.
So many of my guests told me that Cari’s energy during the ceremony was wonderful and I 100% agree. I definitely recommend Celia and Cari if you’re looking for a beautiful personalized ceremony.
Amy G
5.0
6/01/2022
Celia was the best choice we made to officiate our ceremony. She is very caring, attentive, and fun to be around. She listens to exactly what you and your partner want in the cer...
emony, and makes sure that everything is done just right. She was there to help us every step of the way from planning the ceremony, how to get your marriage license taken care of, and making herself available when needed if any issues and/or concerns happen. After the ceremony, we heard so many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. I knew she was the right one for us. I would highly recommend her to any couple that is looking to find an officiant to make them partners for life.
Larissa H
5.0
5/22/2022
We used Celia’s company (specifically Cari!) to officiate our wedding. We chose Cari because we went to another wedding she had officiated and were super impressed and she did not ...
disappoint for our own May 2022 wedding! We received so many compliments on our wedding ceremony and that’s all thanks to Cari! She takes time to get to know the couples she works with and our ceremony was so personal and unique to us - you would think she has known us for our whole lives! Working with Celia and Cari was so easy and so fun - I would definitely recommend their services for your wedding ceremony!
Kraig D
5.0
5/20/2022
We were having a lot of trouble finding a wedding officiant until we found Ceila. She was very friendly and personable and loved to chat with us during the wedding planning. It w...
as great that she was so amendable to changing and having us review her speech and helping us write our own vows along with printing them in a nice booklet for us. We really appreciate Ceila and was an amazing person to work with and glad we found her for our ceremony.
Julianne W
5.0
5/18/2022
CELIA AND CARI SAVED MY WEDDING!
And they didn't just save it...they made it the BEST! CEREMONY! EVER!
Three weeks before my wedding, I found myself anxious as the officiant I h...
ad booked was not replying to my emails and had not provided any information as to what our day would look like. In a panic, I started looking for recommendations and Celia Milton was recommended by both my venue and my town municipal office.
We called Celia and had the most amazing time. She instantly made us feel at ease and excited. Celia was not available on our day, but luckily, Cari was. We had an amazing discovery call with Celia and she gave us so many amazing ideas. A day or two later, we connected with Cari. We were able to tell immediately that Cari loved what she did and she went out of her way to give us a beautiful ceremony on such short notice. She had a very through call with us, sent us a questionaire, and in a few days had a rough draft of a script to us with multiple readings to chose from. We only had a few minor edits, and we had a perfect and personalized script.
The day of the wedding, Cari gave us the most beautiful ceremony we could imagine. She read so beautifully - her ceremony was so beautiful and personal, and most of all uplifting. Her word choices were modern and constructive. And her delivery was incredible. She has the most beautiful voice - some of our guests were hard of hearing and we were told that they were able to hear her perfectly, she enunciated so well.
My only regret is that I didn't find Celia and Cari sooner so I could have spent even more time getting to know them. Amazing energy, amazing people. BOOK THEM! They are the best.
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 05/18/2022
Thank you so, so much! I did have a hunch that you two and Cari would be a good match, lo...
l! And I'm so glad you had such great time! I know we were all very relieved when we saw the clouds break and the sun come out for your wedding too!
Best wishes for many more years of love, laughs and surprises!!!
Celia
Kate & Nate S
5.0
5/17/2022
Celia is AMAZING! We are so thankful that we stumbled across Celia's name on the Knot because the ceremony she prepared was absolutely beautiful. From the day we first zoomed Celia...
through our wedding day, she was very communicative about the process (including how to get marriage licenses, etc.) and really took the time to understand our story in order to incorporate it into the ceremony. All of our guests loved how personal the ceremony was and raved about how beautifully Celia delivered the words. If you need a wedding officiant, please look no further than Celia because she is the absolute best there is. Thank you!!
Response from Celia Milton Wedding Officiants on 05/17/2022
Thank you so, so much for your kind words! What an absolutely lovely wedding! The weathe...
r was perfect for us and your venue was so gorgeous and gracious! I'm sure you had a wonderful time! Best wishes for many years of love, laughs and happy surprises!
Nicole W
5.0
5/07/2022
Celia was great –positive, lighthearted, and uplifting vibe. She was fun to talk to and easy to work with. We knew right from the start of our first conversation with Celia that we...
would choose her to be our officiant. Our ceremony was perfect – serious enough for the weight of a wedding, but also fun. She had great ideas, and had us approve the script ahead of time. She was open to all of our edits as well and wasn’t offended by our changes. Communicating details leading up to the day was a little difficult, there could have been a little more organization, but everything worked out in the end. Celia also filed our marriage certificate for us and sent us instructions on what happens next and how to get it, which was so helpful. After the ceremony all of our guests were asking how we knew her because they were all sure she was an old family friend. It was perfect. We highly recommend Celia!
Rachel D
5.0
5/03/2022
We struggled for a long time finding our officiant, but we’re so glad we ended up with Cari! She was so friendly and wonderful to work with before, during, and after the ceremony. ...
She is so personable and easy to talk to, which makes it the ceremony feel very intimate, as she’s able to add touches that are truly personal to you! We can’t recommend her enough (as well as Celia, who connected us with her and was just as personable and wonderful to work with!).
Ana M
5.0
4/21/2022
Celia was our officiant last week at our wedding. She was amazing, from planning with us ahead of time and getting our story just perfect. Highly recommend
Maria S
5.0
4/04/2022
Celia was a pleasure to work with. We had so much fun talking to her and she put together our ceremony and all of our guests thought we've known her for years! Our most reoccurring...
compliment at the wedding was about her and our ceremony. We felt she really got to know us and our story and reflected it beautifully in the ceremony she wrote and put together. Look no further! The best officiant! She even incorporated jewish ceremony elements in with ease and is great with any cultural elements.
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