Alice Soloway Uncommon Wedding Officiant

is very accommodating within reason. I am happy to have booked Alice for our ceremony and I highly recommend using her. Thank you, Alice, for making our special day that much more wonderful.

n how to write our vows, we always felt supported by her. Our ceremony felt deeply personal. All of our family and friends were impressed and expressed that they learned a lot about our love story. We would recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant!

wanted something slightly out of the box, very casual, and non-religious. Alice DELIVERED. From our very first call, we knew that Alice would be the right person to marry us. She seemed to catch on to our vibe instantly, and made suggestions on fun ways to keep our ceremony lighthearted, fun and casual with just the right amount of tenderness and sentimentality. Alice was incredibly organized and professional, and very communicative. She wrote and performed an absolutely perfect ceremony for us, capturing the essence of our relationship as if she had known us for years. Our friends and family were raving to us about the ceremony and how well Alice told our story. I wish we could get married again, it was that good. Thank you, Alice!! <3

f our union as well. She was so lovely, communicative, and professional throughout the process. We will forever credit her for our wedding ceremony being exactly what we'd envisioned and hoped for!

tremely organized and personal. We felt very reassured working with her that she would think of every detail and that we did not have to worry about anything including on the day of. She crafted a beautiful ceremony and story about our relationship and so many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony and told us how wonderful they thought our ceremony was thanks for her! She is truly a pleasure to work with and we are very thankful that she was a part of our wedding day.

te. I remember reading her approach to creating meaningful personal ceremony's based on the couple's values and I fell in love. I reached out and she responded that day. Within a week we were video chatting and Alice was educating about us about what even makes up a wedding ceremony, how to navigate our wedding party and family, do we need a microphone? From the big to the small, she's dealt with it before and created a perfect solution. Alice was the right fit for us. She took the time to get to know Adam and I and created a beautiful ceremony that was incredibly personal. The whole process was transparent; We had the final say on the content and wording of the ceremony. She kept us to a timeline (gently) and nothing felt rushed. Day of the wedding, we felt we had known Alice far longer than the 6 months we worked together. Our ceremony was engaging, full of love and laughter and some tears (Alice was prepared with tissues!) Our family and friends keep telling us it was the best ceremony they had seen. And best of all, it was so us. Thank you Alice!

ted the search pretty early. I’d seen Alice’s profile before we had started to make inquiries, and made a mental note about her. Then a few months later, when I was honestly feeling discouraged by the prospects, I remembered Alice! Immediately when we met with her virtually, we felt at ease about the process. She was kind, calm, and very easy to talk to. We decided pretty quickly that we would hire her. And, importantly, she specialized in helping couples create their perfect ceremony, with as little or as much tradition as desired. We even were able to meet her in person prior the wedding, which was such a treat! And cemented the comfort and ease we felt with her. We can confidently say that our wedding ceremony was perfect. It was obvious how much time Alice had spent creating and helping is craft our love story, and it felt incredibly intimate, even with our 68 guests. Another aspect during the process that was incredible, was how many resources Alice has! She’s a real pro, and has dozens of example vows that really helped us with our own. The back and forth process of editing the ceremony was also extremely collaborative — knowing exactly what was going to be said and done before hand was huge for us. Thank you, Alice, for helping us craft our ideal ceremony, and for being just so great along the way! We HIGHLY recommend Alice — would have her marry us over and over again.

es since meeting and up to the day of the wedding. The significance of our union was so beautifully orated by Alice. Our friends and family raved about our ceremony. Alice was a DREAM officiant and we cannot say enough.

of her well-prepared questionnaires, she was able to build a personal, thoughtful, unique, and truly beautiful ceremony. She had an excellent set of readings and vow examples as well, that really helped my husband and I find exactly what we were looking for that was the most meaningful to us. We were over the moon with how our ceremony turned out in practice and on our wedding day!! During the ceremony, Alice was an exceptional orator. She read with an intentional, confident tone and captured the audience effortlessly. She made it obvious and easy for the readers to know their cue, and she was very professional and fluid with our prompts for our vows and I-Dos. Even when one of our taper candles started to smoke uncontrollably during the ceremony, Alice was poised and flexible, took care of it, and kept everything on track and running smoothly - she responded perfectly! It was such an honor to work with her and we will remember how special and personal our ceremony was for the rest of our lives. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with her!

d. She was extremely thorough from the very beginning of the process indicating exactly what needed to be done with specific timelines. Once we provided the information needed for her to create the ceremony we worked together frequently to make sure every detail was perfect. Even though we knew exactly what she was going to say on the day of, she delivered the ceremony beautifully. I received so many compliments from my guests saying she did a wonderful job. I’d happily recommend her services for anyone planning a wedding, she made our day even more special.

municative which I deeply appreciated!) Alice expertly guided us every step of the way - from initial contact, writing our vows, and applying for our marriage license. I really appreciated Alice taking the time to get to know us, listen to our story, and personalize our ceremony. She made me feel comfortable, encouraged and HEARD. Looking back, I realize just how important it is to work with an amazing officiant. If I had the opportunity to do my wedding again, I would choose Alice. I'll miss working with you, Alice! I hope we cross paths again. Maybe for a vow renewal in 10 years? :)

orget how calm and in love I felt during it. Alice worked with us to make sure all the logistics were set and that we we felt represented and excited about our ceremony. She got us so excited and made us feel so supported and I cannot suggest her highly enough to make your day feel special and joyous.

and a great communicator. Our friends and family were so impressed by the beautiful ceremony and her excellent delivery, and we will never forget what an amazing experience it was. I would highly recommend Alice to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding officiant.

le working with Alice we got more than a one size fit's all ceremony, we got a very well planned, personalized and intimate ceremony, that included us, our families, and our friends. We couldn't have been happier to have her be our officiant.

. I knew from our first conversation that Alice would be a great fit for us. She was so kind and easy to talk to. The process was very easy working with Alice and she was always responsive to our questions and comments. She was also extremely helpful in explaining the entire process, starting with getting our marriage certificate. Once she got to know us she put together a beautiful ceremony. She perfectly incorporated all of the themes / topics that were important to us. We worked together to make some minor changes - few were needed as her first draft was pretty perfect. We had a lot of compliments on our ceremony - some guests even asked if we knew her prior!

e was calm and professional, listening to what was important to us (in life, and a ceremony) and offered some unique thoughts that we could include. After booking Alice, she helped us create a beautiful, personalized ceremony (that made our guest rave about during our reception!) and helped us include our boys (1&6) to show the “official” creation of our family which was just as important to us as our union as husband and wife. Alice is kind, Thoughtful, sincere and calming! She walked us through everything with cues during the ceremony helped us enjoy one another and our union - even when we were uncomfortable with all eyes on us! Do yourself a favor and chat with Alice while planning your nuptials- you will NOT be disappointed!

tions and she made the entire process seamless. Her ceremony was beautifully written, and it encompassed our entire story, we felt like we knew Alice for years! Our guests came up to us all night telling us how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Alice was one of the best vendors we worked with, and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you, Alice!

loving, communicative and organized, reassuring us every step of the way that we would end up with a Ceremony & Vows that would reflect who we are. We felt guided and supported through the entire process. Her questionnaires pulled out exactly the right information from us, and combined with our conversations, she wrote a piece that celebrated our unconventional love story in the most beautiful way. We worked together to revise and tweak the details, and the whole exercise was smooth as silk. The section to remember family members who passed was particularly thoughtful, and brought us and our loved ones to (happy and wistful) tears. During the ceremony, Alice was very present, her delivery warm, human and full of love and humor. Her whole self was present in the moment and it created a space for us and our guests to really be in the moment as well. Both Stephen and I could not be happier with the entire proceeding and the outcome. More than a few family and friends made a point afterward to tell us how wonderful Alice was… and we wholeheartedly agree! I’ll say it again: absolute perfection. Thank you, Alice!

ony was, and I have no words of my own to express the gratitude I have to her. Thank you for the forever memories, Alice.

dding to July 2021, Alice never missed a beat. As our plans kept changing, Alice was there with unique, creative ideas to make sure that our story was reflected beautifully in our ceremony. Alice is the living definition of creativity. She is the most patient, caring person with a heart of gold. The work that she put in to make our ceremony unique and full of love was miraculous and unforgettable. Our ceremony was so thoughtfully created by her that after our wedding was over, so many people asked us if Alice was a close friend!! Almost a year later, I am still dreaming about the ceremony as it still brings tears to my eyes. Choose Alice to turn your ceremony into a dream. I am so lucky and grateful that I chose her for mine!!

ry about anything and felt listened to and respected. Alice provided timelines for everything needed, which was a HUGE help! She took our story and made it into a beautiful ceremony that we will remember forever. 10/10 recommend!

tep. She was absolutely amazing! She made the ceremony so personable and truly took the time to get to know who we were as individuals as well as, as a couple. We are SO happy we found her and decided to go with her as the person to marry us! We highly recommend Alice for wedding ceremonies. Thank you again, Alice!

mmodated us when we had to postpone (twice!) and even did our legal ceremony over zoom which was also beautiful even through a computer screen. Alice focuses on making your ceremony exactly what you want it to be. She asks a lot of questions in your initial consultation to get a sense of what you want and then even more questions about yourself and your feelings about your relationship to create the ceremony. It is actually substantially more in depth than I had ever expected. But when the times comes, boy was it worth it. All of our guests commented that it was so amazing because it was so PERSONAL. They all learned about our relationship because Alice asked us about our relationship! It wasn’t about her definition of love and marriage or some generic speech about love - it was a summary of our years together and what this day meant for us. This is particularly incredible if you’re a little too nervous to write and say your own vows. Her ceremony script was our words - spoken a bit more eloquently and from someone more confident in public speaking. I left knowing what my husband felt for me and he left knowing how I felt for him and we got to be calm the entire time. Alice helped us include readings and a special candle lighting ceremony to add depth to the ceremony and tied them in at the exact right moments. She helped us honor those who have passed away and communicate our love and appreciation for our parents. The ceremony was also the exact right length - not too long but also not rushed through. We had the attention of my guests for the entire time! Most notably - Alice came to see us before the ceremony started to give a little pep talk. Her energy was exciting and it reminded me that all will be well. She brought copies of the readings for our family members and made sure we had all of the props we needed. It was nice to see her beforehand and took the edge off my nerves. The ceremony is so important. The reception will always go well - there’s food, drinks, and music. The ceremony does indeed require some meticulous planning and it is important to have someone who interprets your vision and listens to what you want. It was exactly what I asked her for and will be a memory I hold onto forever. Even my tough exterior husband was happy at how personal and emotional it was. It was an incredible experience and SO worth the wait. Thank you, Alice!

he entire process. In the age of weddings in the time of Covid, she gave us great tips on how to navigate the license process. She is kind, warm, considerate and was a true joy to have around on our wedding day. We highly recommend her services.

. Alice went above and beyond to deliver! We had guests coming up to us all night telling us how much they enjoyed the ceremony, and how much it really reflected us as a couple. One of my friends even thought Alice was an old family friend based on how she spoke about us and our relationship! Alice made the entire process seamless and easy for us, and put us at ease from the first time we spoke with her. I would highly recommend Alice to anyone looking for a beautiful personalized wedding ceremony.

ce - like she was holding and honoring our love for each other, witnessing and centering our love and personal vows. She was gracious in working with us around rescheduling for weather and travel. It was a meaningful and easy transition into marriage, and we are very grateful.

d our love story was authentic and nicely incorporated into the ceremony script. Alice was very punctual throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!

the most unique and heartfelt wedding ceremony they've ever been to. We highly recommend! Thank you, Alice, for making our day so special.

ourney by listening carefully to what we wanted and providing gentle guidance on the things we weren't sure about. Alice is a beautiful writer and we loved getting to review what she had written for our ceremony ahead of time so we knew what to expect. On our wedding day, Alice met us before the ceremony and talked us through some of the key moments, which made us feel very comfortable going into it. She delivered the ceremony flawlessly with the perfect balance of emotion and confidence. We were both able to be very present during the ceremony because we knew that Alice had it under control, and so many of our guests commented on what a special ceremony it was. Thanks to Alice, we will forever have wonderful memories from our wedding ceremony.

n to officiate our wedding. She made space and listened to what we wanted and gave us guidance and examples for all the parts we hadn’t thought of! Her process and website are really helpful and were a fun way to have us stop and think about our relationship and the journey we have been on leading to our marriage. She walked us through everything, no detail too small, so when it came to day of we knew exactly what to expect. Our ceremony was beautiful. Having Alice by our side was very calming as she shared our story with our guests and lead us through our vows. She made sure we knew what was coming next and that we were happy, comfortable and focused on each other throughout the whole ceremony. We can’t speak highly enough about Alice, she will truly be a great partner in making your wedding day exactly what you want it to be.

or us in a way the other vendors weren’t. She kept us calm and grounded, and made sure we were comfortable with her words and the message she would be portraying about our love story. Her experience and skill as a wedding officiant allowed her to extract the essence of our relationship and our core values. Alice was able to present at our ceremony in a way that left our friends and family in tears and laughter. Our family and friends are still raving about Alice, saying it was the best ceremony they’ve ever been to. We couldn’t recommend Alice enough! Allison & Steve

ssed. Fantastic to work with and very talented in what she does. She brought such good energy not only on our special day but in every touch base and conversation we had with her. Will recommend and compliment her work endlessly!

individuals, when we first met Alice she instantly put us at ease. Alice listened intently as we described every aspect of our relationship. The questions included in our interview packet, that we filled out at our own pace, were meaningful and it was a delight to revisit specific chapters of our relationship. The ceremony was written flawlessly with a perfect pace and carefully selected words. I honestly could not have asked for a better summation of our relationship, intentions and hope for the future of our marriage.

t a hitch. After getting to know us, Alice crafted a touching, meaningful, fun ceremony that brought together traditions from our backgrounds mixed with our own personal spin. My wife and I are forever grateful for Alice’s presence at our wedding. Thank you!!!!!!!

ir life challenges in a positive and uplifting way. So many people came up to me after the ceremony and commented on how much they loved the ceremony and enjoyed learning about the happy couple. The beautiful ceremony set the tone for the rest of the event. Kudos to Alice. I highly recommend her to other couples.

naged to tell their love story in a way that was completely endearing. They really are a sweet couple, but I don’t think most people understood just how much they are devoted to each other. Alice did such an amazing job conveying that, and it truly made their wedding day perfect!

utely recommend her!

plan. The day of our wedding she arrived promptly on time and directed a beautiful ceremony. Not only were we very happy, our family loved it too. Would absolutely recommend her services!

process leading to the big day as simple and as comfortable as possible. Our first joint contact was a zoom call where Alice answered all our questions and gave us all our options. Thereafter she was available whenever we needed leading up to the big day. Alice found us a unique location in the Hudson Valley right on a lake. On the big day we were lucky to have great weather. Alice greeted our party, made everyone comfortable and performed a ceremony that was wonderful. Using information we provided she crafted a personalized ceremony that flowed seamlessly. My wife and I were relaxed and comfortable throughout. When COVID is a memory, Alice will help celebrate renewal of vows beachside when we can have some more family as well as friends (and our dog) in attendance. If you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding- look no further than Alice Soloway

hat to expect. Alice was very helpful every step of the way. She was very warm and profesional and made us feel comfortable and calm when we had the pre wedding jitters. We have already recommended Alice to many of our friends!

e of the most genuine people. We were honored to have her as an Officiant. Best decision ever! Truly, John and Stephanie Doyle

turnaround, and was very quick to mail the required forms to the town clerk. We opted for a short and sweet vow exchange. She made the online event calming and special. My husband's mother gave rave reviews and has mentioned how great Alice was several times! We'd highly recommend selecting Alice for your virtual ceremony.

too to go over everything. She had us fill out questionnaires about our relationship and from that wrote out a beautiful and heartfelt story of our love which she read at the ceremony along with the vows. Both of our families were so impressed with her warmth and kindness. Alice made us feel so comfortable the entire time and we had no doubt that we could trust her to make this a special ceremony for us. We highly recommend Alice Soloway!

nging on to every detail she needed to weaved together a ceremonial masterpiece that left everyone in tears! She is a pleasure to work with, a true professional and her love for her work resonates through the beautiful words she speaks at the alter. If you want the best for your wedding day, look no further!!! Alice is the best there is!!! Thank you Alice for making our special day one we will never forget!!! With love and infinite gratitude M&A

ur entire ceremony. Alice sent us questionnaires to fill out via email to help her get to know us better. Through her questions, she wrote the perfect ceremony for us. We then had a few video chats, and received our entire ceremony before the event for approval. Everyone complimented us on how amazing the ceremony was!! We also did a handfasting ceremony which was executed perfectly. It's clear that Alice knows what she's doing when it comes to weddings!!!