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Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley

Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley

5.0

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Ashley was truly amazing during our wedding ceremony! It felt like we knew her and that she was a close family friend with us at our wedding. Throughout the whole experience, she was attentive to our questions and helped create a personalized speech and vows for us. She really got to know us and was able to tailor everything perfectly! We also really loved how she able to incorporate our son into the process! I’m so happy she was a part of our wedding! We shared so many laughs together!

Kaitlin C.

5.0

We loved working with Ashley as our officiant. She was very responsive throughout the wedding preparation process, patient in answering all of our questions and gave thoughtful suggestions for possible wedding venues. On our wedding day, she arrived on time, well-prepared and guided the ceremony smoothly and thoughtfully. Before the wedding, she took the time to get to know us as a couple and incorporated personal details into the ceremony, which made it feel very special and As an added bonus, Ashley has such a positive attitude and a beautiful smile. We highly recommend Ashley as your wedding officiant.

Carolyne U.

5.0

Ashley Huggins

WEDDING OFFICIANT

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

⸻ At Unified., I believe your ceremony should be as intentional as your love story. I’m Ashley — your officiant — and I specialize in creating modern, personalized ceremonies that feel deeply meaningful, beautifully written, and effortlessly elegant. Whether you’re eloping, planning a micro-wedding, or designing a one-of-a-kind vow exchange, every element is crafted to honor your unique journey. I work with all couples who value connection, authenticity, and a ceremony that’s anything but generic. With a calm, adaptable presence and a truly collaborative process, I’m here to help you create a moment that reflects who you are — and what you stand for — as a unified pair. ⸻ Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley is a premier wedding officiant service based in Union, NJ.

Black-owned and Woman-owned Business

3+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

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Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Spiritual

Wedding Activities

Premarital Counseling

Wedding

Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Ashley Huggins

Wedding Officiant

⸻ Hi, I’m Ashley — a licensed clinician turned wedding officiant, passionate about crafting ceremonies that feel deeply personal, emotionally grounded, and effortlessly modern. With a background in storytelling, human connection, and holding space for life’s most meaningful moments, I bring an adaptive, intentional presence to every ceremony I lead. Whether you’re planning something small and stylish or deeply symbolic, I’m here to help you feel seen, supported, and beautifully unified.

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Reviewers praised the officiant as warm, personable, and professional, creating thoughtful, customized ceremonies with memorable vows that reflected each couple. She was responsive, punctual, and guided planning well, even accommodating short notice and family traditions. Couples said her calm, positive presence made the ceremony intimate and engaging.

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Angeline G

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5/04/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Ashley as our wedding officiant, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the very first month wedding planning, ...

Ashley made us feel comfortable, understood, and supported throughout the entirety of discussing how we wanted the ceremony to go. Ashley took the time to tell our story that was not only deeply personal and heartfelt, but, also a reflection of us as a couple. The delivery on our wedding was not only warm and engaging, but, also full of genuine emotion. Communication was seamless throughout the planning process, and Ashley was always professional, responsive, and reassuring every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for something traditional, spiritual, lighthearted, or totally unique, Ashley brings a calm and creative energy that makes everything feel effortless. We are so grateful to have had Ashley be such an important part of our wedding day!

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 07/03/2025

Dear Angeline, Thank you so much for this incredibly heartfelt review. It was an absolute...

honor to be part of your wedding day and help bring your vision to life. From the very beginning, your love and intentionality as a couple made it such a joy to craft a ceremony that truly reflected your bond. Your kind words about the process; from planning to delivery, mean the world to me. I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to share in such a meaningful moment together, and I’ll always hold your ceremony close to heart. Wishing you both a lifetime of laughter, connection, and continued love. Cheers to your next chapter! Warmly, Ashley Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley

Kaitlin C

8/18/2026

Ashley was truly amazing during our wedding ceremony! It felt like we knew her and that she was a close family friend with us at our wedding. Throughout the whole experience, she w...

as attentive to our questions and helped create a personalized speech and vows for us. She really got to know us and was able to tailor everything perfectly! We also really loved how she able to incorporate our son into the process! I’m so happy she was a part of our wedding! We shared so many laughs together!

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 08/18/2026

Thank you so much for these beautiful words! 🤍 It truly felt like I was celebrating along...

side family. Getting to know your love story, sharing so many laughs, and finding a meaningful way to include your son made your ceremony even more special to me. Thank you for trusting me with such an important moment in your lives. It was an absolute honor to be part of your wedding day, and I’m wishing your beautiful family a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories together! 🤍 — Ashley | Unified. Ceremonies

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Carolyne U

6/03/2026

We loved working with Ashley as our officiant. She was very responsive throughout the wedding preparation process, patient in answering all of our questions and gave thoughtful sug...

gestions for possible wedding venues. On our wedding day, she arrived on time, well-prepared and guided the ceremony smoothly and thoughtfully. Before the wedding, she took the time to get to know us as a couple and incorporated personal details into the ceremony, which made it feel very special and As an added bonus, Ashley has such a positive attitude and a beautiful smile. We highly recommend Ashley as your wedding officiant.

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 06/03/2026

Thank you both so much for your kind words and for allowing me to be a part of such a mean...

ingful chapter in your lives. It was truly an honor to get to know you, learn about your journey together, and help create a ceremony that reflected your unique love story. I’m so glad you felt supported throughout the planning process and that the ceremony felt personal and special to you as that is always my goal! Your warmth, trust, and excitement made working with you an absolute joy from beginning to end. Thank you again for choosing me to officiate your wedding and for taking the time to share your experience. I wish you both a lifetime of love, laughter, adventure, and beautiful memories together. With gratitude, Ashley Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley ❤️✨

Gina A

2/17/2026

Ashley was the officiant we didn't know we needed. She was responsive, warm, and helpful. We contacted her on short notice and not only was she able to accommodate our very specifi...

c date and time, but she also curated a meaningful and impactful ceremony for us. She was attentive to the details that were important to us. Her approach/method to our ceremony was kind, sincere, and sprinkled with humor which is very 'us'. We wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you, Ashley, for being part of what made our day so special.

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 02/17/2026

Thank you both so much for these beautiful words! It was truly an honor to step in and se...

rve as your officiant; especially on such a meaningful date and timeline. From our first conversation, I could feel how intentional you were about creating a ceremony that reflected you, and I’m so grateful you trusted me to help bring that vision to life. Curating ceremonies that are sincere, warm, and thoughtfully layered with personality (and just the right touch of humor) is always my goal. Knowing that you wouldn’t have changed a thing means everything. Thank you for allowing Unified. to be part of such a special chapter in your story. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with partnership, laughter, and continued love. With gratitude, Ashley Huggins Founder & Officiant Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley @unified_ceremoniesbyash

Krystyn C

1/11/2026

Ashley was very personable and very easy to work with. We loved how she was responsive and would text/email us anytime we needed. The day of our wedding she made our ceremony feel ...

relaxed and it was the really about my husband and I. Thank you so much Ashley!

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 01/12/2026

Thank you so much, Krystyn. I’m deeply grateful for your thoughtful words. It was an absol...

ute honor to be part of such a meaningful moment in your lives, and I’m so glad the ceremony felt relaxed, personal, and reflective of the love you share. Thank you for trusting me with your day. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of happiness and beautiful memories together.

Addie S

11/25/2025

We were so lucky to have Ashley officiate our wedding. From the very first conversation, she brought such warmth, kindness, and genuine care that instantly put us at ease. She took...

the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a ceremony that felt so personal, heartfelt, and beautifully tailored to our story. On the day, Ashley was nothing short of amazing. Her calming presence, her professionalism, and the way she spoke with such sincerity made the entire ceremony feel magical. She struck the perfect balance between emotional, meaningful, and lighthearted — exactly what we had hoped for. So many of our guests told us afterwards how much they loved her and how touching the ceremony was. We couldn’t agree more. Ashley truly made our day unforgettable, and we are beyond grateful for her. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your wedding with genuine love, attention, and care, Ashley is the person you want. She is incredible at what she does, and we couldn’t imagine our ceremony without her. Thank you, Ashley, for making our day so special.

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 11/25/2025

Addie and Aum, thank you so much for this beautiful review! It was a true honor to stand w...

ith you both and craft a ceremony that reflected your love and the warmth you both share for one another. I’m so grateful to hear that the moment felt personal, balanced, and exactly what you hoped for and that your guests felt it too! It is my upmost goal to ensure that not only the couple, but the setting is complimentary to the vision shared during our first interaction. Thank you for trusting me with such a special part of your day. Wishing you a lifetime filled with the same joy and sincerity that surrounded your ceremony. With gratitude, Ashley – Unified. Ceremonies by Ashley

Paola s

9/30/2025

Ashley went above and beyond to make our ceremony go smoothly and special. She did a fantastic job tailoring and customizing our ceremony to get at the heart of our union and she i...

s so attuned to the energy of her environment to really make things flow smoothly. We are so grateful for her service, and how she performed it. More practical things: we appreciate her punctuality and professionalism. Highly recommend moving forward with Ashley.

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 09/30/2025

What a gift it was to officiate for such an authentic and welcoming couple. From our first...

conversations to the wedding day itself, your kindness and openness created a space where the ceremony could truly reflect the heart of your union. Thank you for trusting me to stand alongside you in such a meaningful moment. It was an honor I will not forget. Wishing you both endless joy and continued authenticity as you journey forward together. With warmth, Ashley | Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley

Illysa H

9/28/2025

Ashley has a contagious smile and tonsss of positive energy! She communicated in a caring respectful and professional manner leading up to our wedding. She was punctual and communi...

cative on our wedding day. She added some nice touches to our wedding script and vows that all of our guests and ourselves enjoyed. Highly recommend Ashley as your officiant!

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 09/30/2025

Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful review! At Unified., my greatest joy is help...

ing couples feel cared for and celebrated on one of the most important days of their lives. I’m delighted to know that the touches added to your vows and script brought joy to both you and your guests. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and beautiful moments together. With gratitude, Ashley | Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley

Alounso G

9/16/2025

We had the honor of working with Ashley for our recent wedding ceremony. From start to finish, she did an incredible job. At the beginning of the process, she made a significant ef...

fort to get to know my fiancé and me personally, tailoring things authentically. She was also extremely helpful in determining the flow of the ceremony, so thoughtful in her research of rituals, and so wonderful in her scriptwriting, she even also went so far as to meet us at the venue and help us map out details. Working with her as a vendor was an absolute joy and one of the highlights of the entire wedding experience. Choose her if you want to work with an absolute professional who manages to balance personability with effectiveness.

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 09/16/2025

Alounso, thank you so much for this generous review! Getting to know you both and crafting...

a ceremony that felt authentically “you” was my absolute pleasure. I’m thrilled that the planning support, from shaping the flow and researching meaningful rituals to our venue walk through and scriptwriting, helped everything feel seamless! Your note about balancing warmth with professionalism means the world to me. That is exactly the experience I strive to create for every couple. Congratulations again, and thank you for trusting me with such a sacred moment. Wishing you a lifetime of love and little moments to celebrate. Ashley Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley

david e

7/17/2025

Thank you Ashley so much! You exceeded all expectations we had! It was so great to meet you and have you part of our journey as a couple now husband and wife. The ceremony and vows...

prepared by you where amazing and expressed the true love we have for each other. Any couple would be delighted to have you as an officiant!

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 07/17/2025

Hi David and Jessie, Wow, your words truly touched my heart. It was such an honor to be pa...

rt of your journey and witness your love as you became husband and wife. I’m so glad the ceremony and vows reflected your connection. It means the world to hear that. Thank you for trusting me with such a special moment. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and joy! – Ashley

Chrishana J

7/03/2025

Ashley is amazing! Great communication, fast responses! Very helpful with building our dream ceremony because me and fiancé had no idea where to start! And she is so personal such ...

as including traditions and family. I love it. Thank you Ashley!

Response from Unified.- Ceremonies by Ashley on 07/03/2025

Dear Chrishana, Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It is such a joy working wit...

h you and Chrishaad to bring your dream ceremony to life. Your openness, creativity, and love for tradition made the process so special, and I’m so glad to hear it felt as personal and meaningful to you as it did to me. I’m truly honored to play a part in your day, and I’m wishing you both an incredible journey together filled with love, legacy, and endless joy. With love and gratitude, Ashley Unified. – Ceremonies by Ashley

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