Long Island Wedding Officiants, formerly The Officiants at Church of Ancient Ways, is a team of professional wedding officiants serving Long Island couples since 1997. We proudly serve Nassau and Suffolk Counties with experienced Reverends, Ministers, Rabbis, and Justices of the Peace for ceremonies held anywhere; from catering halls and estates to beaches, parks, restaurants, and your own backyard. Whether you’re planning a fully custom celebration, a simple civil ceremony, an elopement, or just need someone to make it legal, we’re here to make the process easy, personal, and meaningful.

We understand that not every couple wants the same kind of ceremony—and that’s exactly why we offer options. Choose from:

• Custom Originally Written Ceremonies: Thoughtfully written and personalized with your story, values, and traditions in mind.
• Ceremony Builder Options: “Skip the meeting” and easily assemble a ceremony that fits your vibe using our curated library.
• Elopements, Civil Ceremonies, and Signature Services: Short, sweet, and stress-free—perfect for couples who want to keep it simple.

We also offer bilingual officiants, themed ceremonies, co-officiating, interfaith celebrations, and even coaching for a friend or family member who you wish to officiate. Discover all about our services here.

Long Island Wedding Officiants is more than just weddings! We also perform vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, baby blessings, memorial services and celebrations of life.

Our officiants bring decades of combined experience and thousands of ceremonies to every wedding we perform. But experience is only part of what makes a great officiant. A ceremony also has to be thoughtfully written, beautifully delivered, and true to the couple standing in front of us.

For couples choosing a custom ceremony, we take the time to learn your story, your personalities, your values, and what matters most to you, then shape those details into a ceremony that feels natural, personal, and genuinely yours. And whether your ceremony is custom-written, prewritten, religious, secular, interfaith, or somewhere in between, our officiants are experienced public speakers who know how to engage a room, balance warmth and humor with the significance of the moment, and deliver your ceremony with confidence and heart.

Our couples have shared hundreds of five-star reviews across Google, The Knot, WeddingWire, and other wedding platforms, often telling us that their ceremony was one of the most personal, memorable, and talked-about parts of their wedding day.

Learn more about our team and find the officiant who’s right for you.

We’re based on Long Island and work throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with availability in NYC, the Tri-State area, and even for destination weddings. If you’re looking for an officiant who’s flexible, friendly, and truly gets what matters most—you’re in the right place.

We believe the moment you say “I do” should be the best part of the best day of your life, not just something you have to sit through.

Whether you’re eloping or planning the celebration of the year, we’ll make sure your ceremony is one you’ll remember forever. Planning a custom ceremony, looking for an elopement officiant, or just need a civil wedding officiant to make it official? We’re here to help.

Want to learn more about our officiants? Visit our team page to meet our joyful, experienced Ministers and Rabbis, and view video samples when available. All of our officiants are ordained through Church of Ancient Ways and are legally authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in New York State and beyond.

Take a look around, explore our resources, and when you’re ready… reach out! We can’t wait to help you bring your ceremony to life.