Have Lover, Will Travel
Focused on the NY Metro area but open to destination affairs
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Liz Norment
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Featured In:
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Have Lover, Will Travel is a wedding officiant and honeymoon planning business based in Brooklyn, New York. Owner Liz Norment believes that the ceremony is the only conversation on your wedding day that you can control. As a wedding officiant and passionate storyteller, she's had the honor of officiating over 200 weddings since starting her company four years ago. Liz's ceremonies have a cinematic quality, taking your guests through your unique story, from your first interaction, your first date, the moment you knew it was love; the simple moments you share together and the adventures you’ve had traveling the world, up to the moment of the proposal. Her words will paint a story of the two of you individually, including your respective family histories, and now the life you’re building together. Liz chooses her words wisely, sharply, passionately, intentionally, and joyfully. Let her choose some for you.
Services Offered
Founder Liz Norment and the HLWT team offer a number of essential wedding services. She provides a full-service officiant package, aimed at wedding parties of 50 guests and more, and a "mini-mony" package, for more intimate events. The Have Lover, Will Travel team can also officiate elopements, vow renewals, and destination weddings.
As an IATA-certified travel advisor, Liz creates custom honeymoons that reflect your adventurous love story. The process starts by getting to know who you are as travelers, exploring destinations, and finally putting the pieces together that allow you to explore the world while discovering more about each other.
Civil unions
Interfaith ceremonies
Non-religious ceremonies
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Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
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Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Meet the team
Liz Norment
Owner
I’m a writer, a traveler, an adventurer, and someone who believes there is no better pairing than good wine and a long conversation with a kindred spirit. I’ve been living in Brooklyn for 10 years now and juggle my time between loving life in the city and also leaving it as much as possible. I’ve traveled (and sometimes stayed to live in) 25 countries and counting, so while my heart is here, my spirit is worldly. I am passionate about using words to blend the borders between places, people, and memories. Read some of these words at brooklynimtrying.com, my passion project.
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Liz from Have Lover, Will Travel received glowing reviews for officiating weddings and planning honeymoons. Reviewers highlighted her professionalism, dedication, and ability to craft highly personalized and moving ceremonies that captivated guests. Liz's attention to detail, storytelling skills, and calming presence were praised as contributing to seamless and stress-free wedding experiences. Guests were moved by the ceremonies she conducted, which were described as intimate, heartfelt, and meaningful, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. Overall, Liz was highly recommended for her exceptional services in creating memorable and individualized wedding ceremonies and honeymoon experiences.Review photos
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Courtney N
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5.0
6/07/2023
We recently celebrated our wedding, and we cannot praise our wedding coordinator and officiant, Liz, enough for her extraordinary work. Liz went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was absolutely perfect, and we are incredibly grateful for her dedication and attention to detail.
Right from the beginning, Liz worked tirelessly to coordinate with all our vendors, ensuring that everything stayed on track leading up to the wedding. Her meticulous planning and organization kept us at ease throughout the entire process. We never had to worry about any detail being overlooked because Liz had everything under control.
One of the highlights of our ceremony was the love story that Liz beautifully crafted for us. Her words were heartfelt and captured the essence of our relationship, leaving both us and our guests deeply moved. She made the ceremony truly special and personalized, making it an unforgettable moment for everyone present.
On the day of our wedding, Liz's day-of coordination was flawless. She managed every aspect of the event with precision and professionalism, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Thanks to Liz's expertise, we were able to enjoy our special day without a single moment of stress. Her calm and composed demeanor kept us relaxed, knowing that she had everything under control.
We were amazed by Liz's thoughtfulness in making arrangements for our dog after the ceremony. It was a relief to know he was in good hands, allowing us to fully enjoy our reception. Liz's attention to even the smallest details truly made a difference in our wedding experience.
Liz ensured that all our vendors worked seamlessly together, creating a cohesive and harmonious atmosphere. Her responsiveness and proactive approach made us feel supported and taken care of throughout the entire planning process. She is an outstanding wedding coordinator and officiant who went above and beyond to make our day perfect. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and genuine passion for her work truly made a difference.
5/5 Stars
Wedding Date:
5/19/2023
Reviewer Name:
Courtney & Josh
Wedding Venue:
The Farm at Glenwood Mountain
Wedding City:
Vernon, NJ
Kendyll B
5.0
12/30/2024
Liz went above and beyond from day one of working with her and especially as our event drew nearer to ensure everything was on track and all of our bases were covered. It was extremely easy to work with her and watch her craft a beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony that told our love story in such a special way. Our guests were in tears! Later at the party she made sure the event went seamlessly and we did not have to think about a single thing. We could not have done it without you! Thank you!
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Jordan C
5.0
12/08/2024
We worked with Liz at Have Lover, Will Travel for our November 2024 wedding ceremony and honeymoon planning and WOW were we impressed!
We knew we didn't want a religious ceremony or a friend to officiate our wedding, and knew we needed lots of help to create a meaniful ceremony and officiate well to our guests. We took a chance booking Liz and her ceremony ended up being the most complimented part of our entire wedding!!
For months leading up to the wedding, Liz asked us incredibly meaningful questions about our love story and about how we wanted to share it with our friends and family. What resulted was an incredibly personal, sentimental, but ultimately light-hearted ceremony script that totally nailed who we are as a couple. Liz was able to perfectly straddle the line between having the whole room in tears one minute and laughing and cheering the next. It was the most moving ceremony I've ever been privy to.
Liz is a complete professional who guided us through everything we needed to get our marriage license, dealt well with all of our other vendors, and was dressed impeccably.
She also planned our honeymoon with the type of detailed dedication that we could've never had while also planning our wedding. She brought us amazing options, helped us narrow down our decisions, and handled all of the travel logistics so that we could basically just pack and show up to the airport.
Liz is a complete professional and frankly should/could be charging more for the tone she set for our entire night. I will 100% be recommending Have Lover, Will Travel to friends and would book her again in a heartbeat!
Spencer B
5.0
11/20/2024
Working with Liz was a dream! She was so thorough and organized when planning our honeymoon. She perfectly balanced our desires to relax and adventure through Italy. We were provided various itineraries with options for hotels, activities, and restaurants so no stone was left unturned. She was considerate of budget and sourced the most beautiful, unique hotels and off-the-beaten-track experiences. She set us up with so many experiences you just can't find by looking online. We had an amazing honeymoon and felt comfortable knowing Liz was only a call away if we countered any problems. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip and stress-free planning experience!
Liz also officiated our wedding and we could not be happier with her services. She crafted an amazing story of our love that had guests (and us) wiping their eyes. Many guests expressed afterward that it was one of the best ceremonies they had experienced. We absolutely agree. She is a true storyteller and was able to weave together the most incredible journey of our lives and love.
We're forever grateful, Liz!
Devin W
5.0
11/15/2024
Liz was fantastic, from the earliest point of the process going over how she works and what to expect. She gave us plenty of time to make a decision, and once we decided to have her officiate our wedding, she communicated every step of the way so we never felt adrift. It really felt like she wanted to get to know us and spent so much time figuring out who we were as a couple to make sure it was a unique and meaningful ceremony for us. The actual ceremony was fantastic, and she was an amazing calm and steady presence throughout a hectic day. It was everything we could have wanted.
Stephanie V
5.0
9/04/2024
We couldn’t be happier with how Liz gathered our love story and created such a beautiful work of art in words. Everything from how she introduced herself, to gathering needed info, providing structured layout and breakdown of the ceremony, to her presence during the big day. She was perfect for us!
Anna S
5.0
9/03/2024
Cant even count the NUMBER of people who came up to me during and after our wedding to ask who our wonderful friend Liz was who officiated our wedding. Liz from Have Lover Will Travel was the perfect officiant for our wedding. She was warm, engaging, and created a personalized ceremony that truly reflected our love story. Liz was extremely helpful throughout the planning process and always quick to respond to our questions. Her professionalism and heartfelt approach made our ceremony incredibly special. We would recommend her to anyone in need of a wedding officiant.
Liz, thank you for your beautiful words and for making our ceremony so memorable. We are so grateful for your kindness, creativity and support. You truly captured our unique love story and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process - thank you!
KrisTina R
5.0
8/13/2024
Liz was AMAZING! She captured our story perfectly & it felt so personal to us & our guests. Every single guest raved about her & said it made our ceremony one of the best they ever attended. Another guest said hardly anyone was taking picture because the were captivated by her telling our story. THANK YOU!!
Josh S
5.0
5/28/2024
Liz exceeded all expectations and gave us the most beautiful wedding ceremony we could have asked for. She took the time to really learn our story and wrote the perfect ceremony that was truly personal to us as a couple. You cannot find a better officiant for your wedding. Period.
-Josh and Regina
Marv F
5.0
5/14/2024
Liz was incredibly helpful in assisting us in the preparation for our intimate wedding at our home. She provided us with a clear outline of what needed to be done vis a vis documents and the scheduling and scripting of the ceremony. In addition, she was very open and flexible to incorporate our needs, preferences, and personal expressions in the ceremony. As an officiant she was very poised, professional, and personable. Everyone who attended the wedding expressed their appreciation of the care she had taken to make it special for the bride and groom and their guests. Liz also assumed the responsibility of filing the necessary official documents after the ceremony. She provided an entire, excellent package of services. One need not look any further than Liz Norment based upon our positive experience.
Andrea M
5.0
2/17/2024
I cannot speak highly enough of Liz with Have Lover Will Travel. We knew that we wanted a meaningful ceremony that highlighted the importance of the marriage and our love…that the wedding wasn’t just about a party but about the incredible connection between two people that leads to a moment like that. To say that Liz accomplished this is an understatement. From the first moment we first spoke with her, it was clear that she was a storyteller, a romantic, and an artist at heart who would bring our story to life. She did just that. She crafted a ceremony that made our guests ask us how we knew her, because she so intimately encapsulated our story and love. She told our story in a way that brought us back to the beautiful moments that led us to that day and that took our guests there with us. We got neverending compliments about how beautiful, personalized, and touching our ceremony was. On top of that, working with Liz was seamless. She has such a professional and calm presence, she created a timeline and never wavered from it, and she allowed us to be as involved as we wanted in the process. As if this wasn’t enough, she went above and beyond on the actual wedding day. When our morning was turning into chaos, and I as the bride was feeling all of the stress, she arrived like a calm breath of fresh air. Her peaceful presence immediately made me feel more at ease and confident that the ceremony was going to proceed just fine. She handled the marriage license within the chaos to keep our ceremony on time, reassured us, and then presented a flawless ceremony. Liz made the actual getting married part of the wedding completely seamless and stress-free, and I am forever grateful. We had such a wonderful experience with her that we then hired her to plan our honeymoon. We are in the midst of this now and she is again exceeding expectations (will post a full review of this once done!). If you’re looking for an officiant or honeymoon planner, you are missing out if you don’t work with Liz. Seriously, this is your sign to book her now!
Lauren R
5.0
2/07/2024
Liz was our answer. Her level of care for each of her clients is unparalleled. She took the time to get to know us, what we were hoping to achieve in the ceremony, and worked fastidiously with me to perfect our wedding. She came to our rehearsal and saved the day with her calm awareness, attention to detail, and presence. The peace of mind as she also handled the paperwork is not to be discounted, but her talent with language and presentation are awe-inspiring.
Our guests commented that they wanted to know how she knew us so well. What friend was she. I like to think that while she wasn't our friend before becoming our officiant, she is now.
Something worth noting. Members of our families were skeptical that we weren't doing a church ceremony. Would it really feel like a wedding? Our two biggest critics were in tears and left saying that it was an incredibly personal, connected, and a deep blending of my husband and me, our families, and our beliefs.
We can not recommend Liz and HLWT enough. She even reached out a year later and offered to make a book with our journey and use some of our wedding photos which made us have this special and beautiful memory.
Vanessa C
5.0
1/04/2024
Just as her website describes her vision and style, Liz is all of that plus more! She is incredibly creative, open to suggestions, professional, reliable, and intuitive, and we were absolutely thrilled with the way she conveyed our story to our wedding guests! Our ceremony truly felt intimate, full of love, and honest, and she avoided all of the frills I personally dislike in many wedding ceremonies, without sacrificing the importance of details in the storytelling. I recommend Liz 1000% to anyone wishing to have their wedding officiated on their own terms. Thank you a million times, Liz!! You made our special day unforgettable.
Brianna B
5.0
12/12/2023
Hiring Liz as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made in wedding planning! The process of working with Liz is so easy, fun, and seamless - she created something so beyond special that we will never forget in our lifetime. Our ceremony was the highlight of our wedding and set the tone for the rest of the night! All of our guests were so engaged throughout our ceremony and captivated by her portrayal of our love story! Liz did such a fantastic job collecting and integrating all of our memories and stories to create the most meaningful ceremony! She took the time to make sure it thoroughly represented both of us, our families, and any traditions or readings wanted throughout.
So many of our guests came up to me and said how wonderful and talented Liz is and that it was the best ceremony they had ever been to! Her words, emotion, voice, cadence - all of it was just so perfect! Her presence added such a loving, joyful, and calming energy to our ceremony, and her ability to depict our love story in such a beautiful way really made the night. Working with Liz is a once in a lifetime experience; she makes the process so effortless yet heartfelt. We are so very thankful for Liz, and we can’t recommend her enough to couples looking for an officiant!!
Ariel G
5.0
11/29/2023
Liz was absolutely wonderful to work with! She wrote such a beautiful ceremony for my recent wedding that people thought we must have known her for years. She was super flexible to make sure the ceremony outline was exactly how we wanted it to be and that we were comfortable up there. She also handles the signing the mailing of the marriage license which was super helpful!
Thank you Liz for making our day so special!!
Alexandra K
5.0
11/09/2023
Liz was very professional, thorough and helpful! Our ceremony had heartwarming and lighthearted moments which is exactly what we wanted. It was also completely personalized to our love story. Our guests raved about how great Liz did- they said it seemed like she knew us well.
She made the process simple for us and worked within our schedules. We highly recommend!
Matt F
5.0
11/05/2023
We had the pleasure of working with Liz as the officiant for our wedding at the Morris Museum in October of 2023. Liz was professional and great to work with from the first interaction. She was clear about what we needed to do to keep the process moving forward, and provided helpful tips and information along the way. Liz did a great job gathering facts and information from both of us about our relationship and our story to make the ceremony personalized and meaningful. We were amazed at how well from the very first draft the ceremony told our story. The editing process was quick and easy - and this was one of the most stress free parts of planning our wedding. Liz even helped us with the logistics of getting our Marriage license. The final product was an excellent ceremony that had all of our guests raving - with multiple people assuming that Liz had known us and our story for years. Guests appreciated how the story of our relationship was told - especially more distant family members who weren’t 100% familiar with the story of our relationship. Overall - Liz was amazing to work with and we would highly recommend her for any wedding.
Alexis H
5.0
10/29/2023
Liz was the best decision we made for our elopement day! We eloped and had to find someone pretty last minute. She quickly responded to my initial inquiry, was very professional and accommodating from the very start. From the first time we met her over zoom, we just knew we could trust her with our special day. She is incredibly talented and creative in the way she builds your custom ceremony. Truly inspirational. We will never forget how beautiful our marriage ceremony was, thanks to her beautiful work. She went above and beyond for us, helping with great recommendations for our elopement day cake & other local activities outside of the ceremony. She was kind enough to take even more time out of her day to walk to another location after our ceremony to sign paperwork elsewhere, per our request. She mailed out our marriage certificate for us and we received our license in the mail in less than two weeks. Our whole experience with Liz was pleasant and seamless. I would recommend her over and over again.
Rachael C
5.0
10/04/2023
Liz was our dream wedding celebrant/officiant. We were blown away. She went over and above for us, is exceptionally talented at bringing together personal quotes and turning it into a heart-warming story, and is an incredible storyteller, writer and speaker. She put so much effort into our ceremony outline (a live document that we all fed into) and was receptive to any changes we had. Above all, Liz is so kind and thoughtful. My husband and I are New Zealanders and decided to elope in New York in August 2023. Given our international location, Liz offered to help us with small things that we hadn't considered - printing key documents, meeting our witnesses in advance, letting us know when/how to book an appointment at the City Clerk, helping us with key moments during the day such as setting up the confetti tray/cones, and completely managing the marriage certificate process and getting this sent to NZ. We had multiple Zoom meetings and Liz even met up with us in person a couple of days out from the wedding! She understood our very relaxed "Kiwi" way of doing things which we appreciated. Our guests also commented on how lovely and talented Liz is. It really was a 10/10 experience. We are so glad we stumbled upon Liz and her business online. We would recommend Have Lover, Will Travel to everyone getting married (or eloping!) in New York.
Peter S
5.0
10/02/2023
Liz was the most incredible officiant we could have wished for. We found her by chance online, but as soon as we'd had our first conversation with her, we knew she was perfect for us. We were travelling from the UK for an elopement in NYC. Liz had lots of great advice for us and information on what we needed to do. She put a ton of work into our ceremony, getting to know us and our story, filling the ceremony with personal details. On the day, Liz delivered the ceremony with emotion and sincerity, making the entire thing feel entirely personal and unique to us. She communicated brilliantly, made sure we were part of the process from start to finish. and was keen to emphasise we could contact her as often as we needed to. We would not hesitate to recommend Liz to any couple.
Steve G
5.0
9/30/2023
We used Liz as our officiant and our day of coordinator for our wedding. She took the time to schedule meetings with us, listen to our thoughts, and crafted an incredible story for our ceremony. All of our guests were very impressed! She was organized with the vendors and everything happened without a hitch. We’d recommend Liz to anyone looking for a professional, personable, and responsive officiant and coordinator. 5 stars!
Catherine F
5.0
9/28/2023
Liz Norment from Have Lover Will Travel is a talented writer, storyteller, and wedding officiant! To be honest, Liz was slightly out of our price range, yet we agreed this was worth the financial investment on our part as the wedding ceremony is mostly for the couple (and the wedding reception is mostly for the guests). This was the best decision we made as a couple, because it set the tone for the rest of the evening and remains the heart and soul of our wedding day!
We were married in September 2023, and we have since received numerous compliments as it relates to Liz’s ability to effortlessly re-tell our love story and overall compliments as it relates to the pace and tone of the wedding ceremony. More specifically, our wedding guests felt transported back in time to when we first met as college students and felt filled with feelings of love and warmth throughout the narrative. Although there are always bumps to smooth over on wedding day, our wedding ceremony was perfect for us and went more smoothly than expected thanks to Liz’s preparation and gifts of writing and public speaking!
After individually completing Liz’s comprehensive questionnaire discussing our history and love story, Liz started to craft our wedding ceremony by re-telling our love story and then allowed for us to choose our vows, marriage blessing, and other elements of the wedding ceremony. We revised the drafts together and chose to meet virtually on a bi-weekly basis, although this process is effective via email or text if your busy schedules do not permit additional meetings. Because we opted to meet virtually, Liz was able to observe our personalities and sense of humor, while encouraging us to expand upon certain anecdotes of our relationship. By wedding day, Liz felt like an old friend who knew us better than some of our close friends and family!
We truly appreciate Liz for delivering the sincerest wedding ceremony we have ever witnessed, albeit we are biased, as well as handling some of the marriage certificate logistics for us!
Lauren R
5.0
9/26/2023
Liz was truly an incredible officiant at our wedding. All of our family and friends were blown away by her unique ability to paint our love story in the most magical and illustrative way. She ties our love story, our family backgrounds and the present moment together so beautifully. Prior to the ceremony she shares an in-depth, comprehensive questionnaire where we answer separately so she can develop a love story that captures both voices. She also offers vow assistance to ensure both match in heart and length. :) I would recommend Liz to anyone, we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony.
Alison L
5.0
8/26/2023
Liz really has perfected a lovely, modern approach to crafting your wedding ceremony. We had guests ask for a transcript of our ceremony after, that's how moved they were. Not only a great writer, Liz is also a phenomenal speaker. She had a fantastic sense of what language to use or not use and how to deliver it to a large group. Liz also went above and beyond to assist us in writing our vows, which was a big help.
Stephanie V
5.0
8/23/2023
We can’t say enough good things about Liz and her service! From the start, she was prompt to respond and always very clear on timing and expectations. During our rehearsal, she was able to help direct the bridal party and gave great directions so they knew how the ceremony would unfold. Finally, during the ceremony she was amazing. Our friends and family all loved the structure and delivery of the ceremony and this became a highlight of our wedding weekend. Having engaged Liz three weeks before a destination wedding, we were pleasantly surprised on the outcome. She loves what she does and it shows through her quality of work. Highly recommend!
Maddie C
5.0
8/03/2023
Liz was amazing!!!! We had a nonreligious wedding with my husband's brother 'officiating' and we were pretty close to our wedding day when we realized we needed to consult a professional to best articulate and organize our ceremony so that it was meaningful, memorable, and represented everything we wanted to share at the altar with our friends and fam. Liz did just that. We pulled her right into the mess and she guided us through the process, worked her magic to thoughtfully construct a heartfelt and well written ceremony including our 'love story' and the formalities. The whole process was so smooth and Liz was extremely understanding, knowledgable and kind throughout. Amazing experience!!!!!
Laura B
5.0
6/14/2023
When my partner and I decided to elope and create an intimate ceremony in the heart of New York City, we were looking for an officiant who could weave magic into our special day. We were fortunate to discover an absolute gem in the form of Liz Norment, who exceeded our wildest expectations and created an experience that will forever be etched in our hearts.
From the moment we reached out to Liz, her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care shone through. She took the time to truly understand our story, our connection, and what we envisioned for our elopement. This personal touch made us feel seen and valued, instilling confidence that we had chosen the perfect officiant for our journey.
On our wedding day, as we stood in a picturesque location in the heart of New York City, Liz crafted a ceremony that transcended words. Her ability to blend tradition, emotion, and personal anecdotes left us and our small gathering of loved ones awestruck and profoundly moved. She captured the essence of our love story with eloquence, grace, and a touch of humor, making our elopement ceremony an extraordinary and intimate affair.
What truly set Liz apart was her gift of creating a space that radiated love, vulnerability, and genuine connection. Her words resonated deep within our souls, enveloping us in an atmosphere of pure magic. We laughed, we cried, and we celebrated the love that brought us together. It was an experience that transcended the boundaries of time and place, reminding us why we embarked on this beautiful journey in the first place.
Throughout the entire process, Liz displayed impeccable attention to detail. From meticulously planning the flow of the ceremony to ensuring that every word was spoken with the utmost sincerity, her dedication was unwavering. Her ability to balance structure and spontaneity made the ceremony feel both polished and heartfelt, a testament to her exceptional skills as an officiant.
Thank you, Liz, for your exceptional talent, warmth, and the love you poured into our elopement ceremony. You have forever left an imprint on our hearts, and we wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone seeking an unforgettable, intimate, and emotional wedding experience in the heart of New York City.
Dianna M
5.0
6/11/2023
Liz asked incredibly thoughtful questions and created a ceremony that felt so much like “us.” She articulated our story so beautifully, it was as if she’d known us all our lives! We can’t recommend Liz highly enough!
Uneka B
5.0
5/18/2023
Liz and her team were absolutely amazing! Rain or shine, they were readily available to provide well informed answers to all questions. The process was seamless and with many options to best suit our needs. Hubby and I will certainly recommend everyone we know😊
Stephanie K
5.0
5/11/2023
Liz is the perfect combination of kind, compassionate, and extremely well organized and on top of everything! She made us feel completely at ease on our wedding day and somehow magically made stress evaporate whenever we started feeling it ahead of the big day. Even our guests were raving about their interactions with her and the ceremony itself. Can't recommend her more highly!
Cassie S
5.0
5/09/2023
Liz was phenomenal! Our elopement was exactly what we wanted and it was all thanks to her. She was super responsive, professional, and went above and beyond to make our ceremony beautiful.
Nickie O
5.0
5/08/2023
Liz was such a delight to work with. From the time we met, she made us feel comfortable and was the perfect addition to our elopement. She customized our ceremony and made sure we were the main focus of the moment. If I had to do it all over again, I’d choose Liz 100x over! You will not be disappointed!
Alexandra W
5.0
4/30/2023
If you're looking for a passionate, kind and attentive officiant- look no further, Liz is the right person for the job. My fiance and I probably interviewed about 5 officiants and knew within the first 5 minutes Liz would be the one we had to hire. From our first consultation, she was so engaged to learning about who we were, how we met and what kind of wedding we wanted to have. As we approached closer to our wedding day, she sent over a questionnaire for both my fiance and I to fill out about how we met, what we loved about each other, our family and other personal information for her to put together the ceremony. About a month or so before our wedding, we did a ceremony walk through and my fiance and I immediately cried. Liz did such a beautiful job in capturing our love and story. We worked on slight edits and then she also helped us edit our vows.
On the wedding day, she was prompt and arrived for our quick walk through and helped everyone know what to expect for the actual ceremony. She made sure our marriage license was signed and mailed it out while we were on our honeymoon. She was super organized and professional. Highly recommended!! She executed flawlessly and guests couldn't stop raving about her ceremony !
Christina R
5.0
4/09/2023
Liz created the ceremony of our dreams! From the moment we first spoke with her, we were thrilled to know she would play an integral part in our elopement. She's extremely organized and was also very kind and patient with us throughout the process. It was deeply meaningful the way she not only told our love story, but incorporated so many other aspects of our lives into the ceremony (family, how we were raised, how that shaped us into the people we are today, etc). She cares tremendously about making this experience exactly what each couple wants it to be. I cannot recommend her enough.
Kay C
5.0
3/03/2023
Have Lover Will Travel was the first and best choice I made for our wedding.
Having Liz officiate was having an artist & a friend bring us together. She retold our story as if it were the most important one in the world. She created a tension and warmth in the room, and brought everyone to laughter and tears. Even now, it feels like a close & brilliant friend brought all of us together.
Too bad that, to work with her again, you have to get married again. 💛
Veronica P
5.0
3/02/2023
We adore Liz! I am a wedding planner and I have seen Liz produce personal ceremonies for so many of my clients. When it was time for me to get married she was the only person I wanted to marry us. Every single client she works with she gives a tailored and unique experience to. She is a delight to work with but just a genuine good person...you want her there for the most important moment in your life! Thank you Liz xx
Aziz S
5.0
1/19/2023
Liz is truly one of a kind. We tasked her with a tough ceremony combining both Muslim and Catholic backgrounds to make a harmonious wedding ceremony and she delivered beyond our expectations. From the moment you work with Liz, she is on top of her game and went through getting to know us to truly capture our story. Her ability to write such impactful words made every single person in the crowd shed a tear. Throughout the process she was amazing and we could not recommend her more!
Gabriela M
5.0
1/02/2023
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Lily C
5.0
11/21/2022
We were excited to work with Liz from the moment we met with her. We loved her creative energy immediately. Her words are incredible; we laughed and teared up from the very first draft she sent us. She captured our story beautifully and the collaborative editing process was wonderful. She gave us ideas for readings and options for different parts of the ceremony. She also honored our families and backgrounds so meaningfully. Liz is so receptive to feedback and really made us feel heard and special. That carried through the entire wedding. She was thoroughly prepared, running through a checklist with us as soon as she arrived. My MIL commented, “Wow. She’s on top of it.” Even that was an understatement. People told us how incredible the ceremony was and how much of a deeper understanding and appreciation they had of our story. In videos afterward, I saw Liz running around making sure the traditions we talked about were incorporated and even that I didn’t forget my bouquet for the recessional. We can’t thank her enough for making our day so seamless and one of a kind.
Melanie L
5.0
11/07/2022
Working with Liz was truly such a gift! Our original officiant suffered a health emergency 2 weeks before our wedding, but luckily Liz was there to save the day. She sets herself apart almost immediately. Liz is warm and detailed, very much dedicated to her craft. She is a worthy investment you won’t regret.
Lily L
5.0
10/31/2022
Liz is incredible to work with and amazing in so many ways. She takes "officiant" to a whole other meaning. Just how awesome is she? Let me count the ways.
Firstly, her quality of work is incredible - she's not just an officiant, but a storyteller, and has an incredible talent to capture a couple's love story in a beautiful piece of writing that one would want to keep former (we certainly are). She strives to capture what you want to tell in your ceremony and values making you feel comfortable in getting there. For our ceremony, we wanted the input of our story from a couple important people in our lives, and Liz corresponded with each of them to add in quotes and beautiful memories that were such a pleasant surprise on our day. She also ensured the accuracy of everything she wrote to make sure each part of our relationship was represented correctly.
Secondly, she is super professional - always on time, a problem-solver, a super great communicator, and a problem solver whenever any issues arise. At our ceremony, we were a little stressed with a mishap, and she was nothing but a calming presence who offered to help.
Lastly, her actual officiating was beautiful. Several of our family members in our intimate ceremony said that they'd never seen such a memorable narrative, and my mom also commented on how great her style was. We chose to read our own vows, and she timed everything beautifully and made sure the content of each of our vows suited each other (we wanted it to be a surprise).
All in all, you are in excellent hands with Liz. She made the whole process so easy and positive, and it was such a pleasure working with her. You will not regret it!
Nick L
5.0
10/28/2022
Liz was an absolute professional in the most endearing way. She made sure that we gave her enough information about our relationship without it feeling like too much work at all.
In all honesty, when I think about all of the weddings that I’ve been to she was the best officiant that I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing. Her timing, delivery, and compassion came through in spades.
After the wedding our parents even told us that they thought she was one of our close friends! That’s how good Liz is, highly recommend.
Brendan W
5.0
10/12/2022
Liz is a truly fantastic officiant! Liz crafted a beautiful and memorable ceremony that spoke to who we are as a couple and individuals. We could not have been more happy with the end result. Liz was easy to communicate with and was open to all of our questions and feedback on how we envisioned our ceremony to be. She took that vision and transformed the ceremony into something magical.
We received countless reviews from our guests raving about how beautiful and emotional the ceremony was. Many people thought Liz had known us for years because of how she described our love story and interacted with us throughout the ceremony. It was as if she was part of the family for years.
We would hire Liz again in a heartbeat. Truly one of the best decisions of our wedding day.
Scott G
4.0
9/16/2022
Liz is a well-organized, well-written, and well-spoken professional that took us cleanly and quickly through a structured ceremony development process: from Q&A, concept, into composition. The end result was a ceremony that was able to beautifully convey the entirety of our love story while also allowing space for friend & family readings and our personally conveyed vows. She arrived early and dressed elegantly for our ceremony.
shawna d
5.0
8/23/2022
Our experience with Liz couldn’t have been better! She was super professional and so pleasant to work with. She is full of energy and positivity! Impeccable with her follow up skills. Never misses a beat! She had a few zoom / phone calls with us to discuss our love story so she could then turn it into our vows. She captured it all - where we were, who we are, who we were, our love, our commitment, our family, our future...! It was simply beautiful and I couldn't imagine the vows being said in any other way. Our momentous day come to life through the words that were written by Liz!!! Highly highly recommend Liz for your wedding!!!
Alexia E
5.0
8/05/2022
From day one, Liz was an absolute gem! No stone was left unturned as she uncovered our love story. Her kindness, patience and true dedication to her field were 100% evident, not only to us but to our guests as well. Thankfully, Liz is now a part of our lives together as she is featured in our wedding album and we will forever call Liz our friend! We had such a memorable evening and would definitely recommend Liz to anyone who values a memory that will last a lifetime.
Thank you! Love, Lex and Rick
Veronica J
5.0
6/25/2022
Liz made our ceremony so so special! She is the wonderful kind of person where you meet them for the first time, and feel like you're old friends or could talk for ages. From start to finish, Liz's communication with my husband and I was very timely, clear, and supportive, and she was patient with us when there were delays or we needed more time at any step of the process. Her ceremony script was very personal, including sweet anecdotes of how we met and grew as a couple, and thoughtful credits to our family and friends who helped shape us and our relationship. She made sure our ceremony was exactly how we envisioned it both in structure, timing, vows, and the involvement of wedding party. Last but not least, Liz made the extra effort to travel from NY down to VA for us, which we so appreciated! Thank you again Liz for a wonderful wedding day!
David Y
5.0
6/13/2022
Liz was perfect for us. She is organized, thorough, took the time to learn about us, and made our ceremony everything we could have hoped for.
I would 100% recommend Liz for anyones wedding. She took a process that could have been stressful and made it enjoyable and personal. After the ceremony, we had lots of guests give unsolicited compliments.
Amelia O
5.0
5/29/2022
Liz was the best officiant we could have asked for and was a true pleasure to work with. She stands out as a gifted writer who can take your unique love story as a couple and turn it into a personalized and touching ceremony. Additionally, she knows the ins and outs of obtaining a marriage license in NYC, is organized, communicable, flexible to you and your wants for the ceremony and has resources available to you if you are someone (like me!) who needs poems, passages, or prewritten vows to draw inspiration from. I cannot recommend her enough.
Brian R
5.0
4/19/2022
We cannot recommend Liz more highly to be the officiant at your wedding. We interviewed three or four different folks before finding Liz. Within a few minutes of chatting with Liz over Zoom during our initial meeting, we knew we needed her to be our officiant. We instantly connected with her and she made us feel at ease - she was a pro who knew the ins and outs of a ceremony and the planning process. Her process for developing the perfect vows was so thorough and detailed. She asked the right questions and really made us think deep about our relationship and how we could describe it. The process was also collaborative-- Liz was totally open to our suggestions once she gave us a draft to review and offered her own tips and advice. The end result was perfection-- it was heartfelt and meaningful, and exactly the length of time we were looking for. We had multiple guests come up to us after the wedding and asked if Liz was a personal friend since the vows were so well read and well said. They were shocked to learn we did not have a relationship before the ceremony.
Suffice it to say that if you go with Liz as your officiant, you'll be in great hands. It's difficult to turn over the most important part of your wedding to someone you don't know, but if you choose Liz, you won't regret it.
Thomas Q
5.0
4/08/2022
Liz performed our service on the 1st of April and we could not have been happier with it. She was very professional and got to know us before hand so she could tell our personal story. I would highly recommend her to anyone for their big day
Yashas M
5.0
1/27/2022
We found Liz via a google search for officiants in our neighbourhood. From the get-go, we were super impressed with how she positioned herself, how she thinks of her role of being an officiant and what it means to the couple. As creatives ourselves, her overall presentation was a vote of trust for us.
More importantly, she agreed to be our officiant even though we had exactly all of two days to the wedding date (yes, last-minute prep). Even with that crazy deadline, she made us extremely comfortable, put in a great deal of work in knowing our story, understanding it deeply and piecing it together so beautifully.
She's a storyteller at heart and that comes through naturally. She also ensured all our guests, including the ones on zoom from around the world were present, acknowledged and had participated in the ceremony.
We couldn't have been luckier in finding her and the fact that she was available during the holiday season.
If you're looking for an officiant, trust blindly that you'll be in good hands with Liz.
Nicole P
5.0
11/28/2021
Liz was an dream to work with, from start to finish! In fact, it was more like talking to a friend (even though we just met her). She knew exactly how to unlock the details of our relationship and write a beautiful and intimate story for our ceremony. I never imagined we could have something so personalized. 12/10!! Highly recommend
Amanda R
5.0
11/12/2021
Liz was amazing! She was so easy to work with throughout the process. From planning meetings to the day of our wedding, Liz felt like someone we had known forever. She found a way to tell our story and talk about our love to the point that everyone was in tears! We would recommend Liz to anyone!!
Rosita D
5.0
11/03/2021
Liz was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our wedding! She was our officiant and day of coordinator for our wedding at Le Fan Fare restaurant and I’d highly recommend her for both. She was on top of EVERYTHING!! The weather, music, tying in all our vendors, ordering rain protection because the weather report showed chance of rain a few days before our wedding, making phenomenal suggestions for our signature drinks…. Our florist even mentioned how amazing she was and elevated compared to other “day of coordinators” she’s worked with in the past. Officiant wise- you cannot go wrong. All our guests mentioned how beautiful and unique the ceremony was. We kept our love story a surprise and listening to it for the first time on the day of our wedding made the day so special! You will not regret going with Liz for officiant and coordinator. She’s lovely to work with, creative, adaptive and is truly a wedding angel and made an stressful wedding process actually enjoyable.
Amanda O
5.0
10/26/2021
Liz is absolutely amazing and it was such a pleasure to have her officiant our wedding. She is a poet and moved EVERYONE with her words. We received so many compliments from our guests on how unique and beautiful our ceremony was. It's obvious how much she enjoys what she does and the amount of effort she puts into making your day perfect. She invested the time to not only get to know us as a couple but learn about our families and what is truly important in our lives. We choose to not write our own vows and let Liz write them for us; it was romantic, personal, and inspiring. I could not recommend her more to any couple and wish we could do it all over again!
Lena H
5.0
10/26/2021
From the first phone call I had with Liz, I knew she was the right fit for officiating our wedding. In our talks, she really listened to our vision for what we wanted for the ceremony, and she more than delivered. We decided to have a small civil ceremony in my parent’s backyard in City Island, with just 20 people total. Liz’s opening remarks were really tailored to the intimacy of the ceremony. I felt like I was in a dream, and the beauty of it was that Liz really made my husband and I, and our family members feel present in the moment. All of her words were carefully prepared, because it was the story of us. She flawlessly captured the essence of our relationship by weaving together romantic details and funny anecdotes; it made me feel like I was falling in love with my husband all over again. All of our guests remarked how it was the most beautiful ceremony they’ve ever witnessed, and were raving about how Liz did an impeccable job. My husband and I are so thrilled with our decision in choosing Liz for one of the most important days of our lives.
Austen L
5.0
9/28/2021
One night while sitting at a bar, discussing who would officiate our wedding, we saw plaques from The Knot for "Have Lover Will Travel." We asked someone at the bar what that plaque was...and found Liz! Truly meant to be. We were looking for someone who understood what we wanted in terms of length and sentiment. Liz nailed it and was so easy to work with. She asked all the right questions and was very patient with us since we had a lot going on. When the day finally arrived, Liz's ceremony was beautiful. Her words were perfect, meaningful, and captivating. We wouldn't have had it any other way. We got smiles, tears, and laughs...and most importantly, compliments! Everyone loved Liz! We could not have done it without her, and we cannot recommend her enough. <3
Emily H
5.0
9/16/2021
First things first: Liz is a caring, attentive, thoughtful officiant and if you are looking for someone to tell your love story in a moving and deeply significant ceremony, I highly recommend working with her!
My husband and I are a bit of an unconventional couple: we didn't have a proposal, we've both been wearing engagement rings on our right hands, and we chose to have an intimate elopement with only the two of us and a witness. In searching for an officiant, we wanted to choose someone who would respect our non-traditional decisions and help turn the ceremony into something meaningful despite its simplicity. Liz was the perfect person for this task - from the first call she seemed really intrigued by our story and eager to hear more about our relationship via her questionnaire. We both wrote a LOT for our answers, but Liz took all of the best details and wove them into a 25-minute love story that swept us away and made the moment feel so special. It was a wonderful touch that she kept the parts we wrote about each other a surprise until the ceremony!
In terms of logistics, Liz was very helpful in many aspects - choosing a location in Riverside Park, recommending a photographer, editing and finalizing the ceremony, and selecting a poem to read (which she typed out on her typewriter, giving us a lovely keepsake). We were so pleased with Liz's help in making our simple ceremony exactly what we wanted it to be, and recommend her work to other couples looking to elope in NYC.
Dyana B
5.0
9/13/2021
Liz was absolutely incredible to work with. She made our entire experience so seamless. She took so much care and time to learn and understand our love story, and delivered it in the most profound, beautiful way. She has such a calming manner when officiating, and our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful her words were. Her attention to detail had our guests thinking we had known her for a lifetime! She also helped with suggestions for readings, vows, and offered TONS of guidance throughout the process of building and crafting our ceremony outline. We are so lucky to have booked and worked with Liz!
Ali F
5.0
8/23/2021
If you are considering hiring Liz to officiate your wedding you should do it and you will not regret it. The ceremony was my favorite part of the entire day and it because of who she is. She has a gift and was made to do this. Liz really took the time to get to know us, our families, and our love story. She crafted a ceremony that was so beautiful and perfectly represented us as a couple. The part I loved most was the fact that everyone in the room really got to understand our background as a couple and our love for one another. Liz is an incredible writer and extremely talented and I'm so happy we found her. Many thanks, Liz!
Natalie T
5.0
7/28/2021
Liz creates the most beautiful words that align with who you are as a couple, gives the most meaningful ceremony that you and your family will remember forever, and does it all with grace and ease. I am a wedding vendor myself (photographer!), and to be honest, I wasn't aware of just how beautiful they can be when you have just the right person leading it who will take the time to get to know you and write the most beautiful ceremony. I heard such lovely things about her, so I didn't think twice when booking! Liz turned what I usually consider a mundane part of the day into our favorite part of our wedding. My husband and I were over the moon with how wonderful our ceremony was, thanks to Liz. Looking back, she crafted a magical environment for our ceremony and wedding that wouldn't have existed without her. We would choose her 100 times again if we could. Her words were poetic, her presence was calming, and she was so kind throughout the entire process. We will cherish the words she put together for us for the rest of our lives, and we will never forget the wonderful experience that she gave to us. She went beyond anything we ever could have imagined. Thank you for absolutely everything you did for us!! Love, The Taylors
Grace W
5.0
5/29/2021
Liz did a wonderful job officiating our wedding. She is friendly, listens well, and was reliable every step of the way. The ceremony she put together was so personal and perfect in every way at representing me and my fiancee (now husband!). I'd 100% recommend working with her!
Jessica N