NYC Wedding Officiant Creates Custom Fairytale Ceremonies

Little girls (and some boys) wait their whole life to revel in their very own fairytale wedding. They sketch out a custom-made gown on the backs of notebooks, or mentally alter mom's dress, while picturing perfect bouquets of their favorite flowers draping over the altar of choice. Weddings are indeed a lifelong plan for most brides, but it isn't until that right moment, and until that special someone finally captures one's heart, that the real plans begin. Common Ground Ceremonies watches many brides' dreams come alive with their intimate and custom-designed ceremonies.

As a well-known NYC wedding officiant service, Common Ground offers non-denominational, LGBT, civil unions, interfaith, and other custom wedding ceremonies for love-bitten couples all over the city. Weddings are held in some of the most magical venues in NYC, including Central Park, and couples are encouraged to choose a ceremony that is right for them. Through Common Ground, couples can choose from an elopement wedding ceremony, a simple wedding ceremony, or a fully customized ceremony, and utilize the "day of" and special services.

"Romeo and Juliet" Style Weddings.

While we all know that Romeo and Juliet never made it to the altar, the plan was for an elopement wedding. Couples looking to sneak away and profess their undying love should consider Common Grounds elopement ceremony. Details are as follows:

• Starts at $350 – weekends and holidays additional
• Initial Consultation
• Up to 10 Guests
• Pre-written script of your choice (civil/spiritual) performed at your selected venue
• Filing of License (legally required)
• Witness can be provided if needed ($50 fee)

A Simpler Affair to Remember.

Brides who have always dreamt of a low-key ceremony with just a few close friends should partake in Common Ground's simple ceremony. Details are as follows:

• Starts at $400 – weekends and holidays additional
• Initial Consultation
• Unlimited Guests
• Simple, customized ceremony (no rituals) of your choice performed at your selected venue
• Written copy of ceremony provided in advance for final approval
• Arrival of Wedding Officiant 30 minutes prior to ceremony 
• Filing of License (legally required)

The Ultimate Wedding Extravaganza.

Brides looking for a nuptial experience that will take every guest's breath away opt for the Fully Customized Ceremony. Common Ground will make your experience stress-free and customized to your taste. Details are as follows:  

• Starts at $600 – weekends and holidays additional
• Initial Consultation
• Unlimited Guests
• Customized Ceremony with personalized script performed at your selected venue
• Assistance with personal vows (optional)
• Up to two readings (suggestions offered if needed)
• 1-2 Rituals (traditional, cultural, or inspired)
• Written copy of ceremony provided in advance for final approval
• Arrival of wedding officiant one hour prior to ceremony
• Filing of License (legally required)
• A retainer of $200 is required to hold the date and time. Balance is due on day of ceremony

Additional services are offered for each of these ceremony options, including the service of organizing the wedding rehearsal, managing vendor and decor setup at ceremony and reception sites, and more. Special services are also available and range from pre-marital counseling to live instrumentalist.

For every little girl who imagined a magical wedding, Common Ground will cater to their every wish. Make the day a complete happily-ever-after package with Common Ground Ceremonies.