New Jersey Elopements

Wedding officiant specializing in elopements, intimate ceremonies and expedited weddings in New Jersey.

BASED IN NEW JERSEY

WEDDING OFFICIANT & ELOPEMENT SPECIALIST

EST. 2014

Creating meaningful elopements and intimate wedding ceremonies throughout New Jersey, with an experienced officiant who handles the details from ceremony to marriage paperwork.

10+

YEARS OFFICIATING WEDDINGS

1,000+

CEREMONIES PERFORMED

192+

FIVE-STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS

INTIMATE & MEANINGFUL CEREMONIES

SIMPLE, PRIVATE & STRAIGHTFORWARD

EXPEDITED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE SERVICE

FOR COUPLES WHO NEED TO MARRY QUICKLY

BASED IN NEW JERSEY

MEET YOUR
OFFICIANT

EST. 2014

I’m Aretha Gaskin, a New Jersey wedding officiant, elopement specialist and Certified Municipal Registrar.

For more than a decade, I’ve helped couples throughout New Jersey create meaningful elopements and intimate ceremonies without making the process complicated.

From the ceremony itself to navigating the marriage license and paperwork, I provide experienced guidance from beginning to end.

Whether you’re planning ahead or need to get married quickly, my approach is personal, organized and centered on making your ceremony feel like you.

featured GALLERIES

A collection of elopements and intimate ceremonies, each with its own story, setting and unforgettable moments.

Conservatory Garden
Central Park, NYC
Rodlyn & Sean

Eagle Rock Reservation
West Orange, NJ
Tevonda & Luciana

DUMBO
Brooklyn, NY
Jennifer & Abe

WHY they CHOSE ARETHA

Jennifer & Abraham share their experience working with Weddings By Aretha and what made their ceremony so meaningful.

KIND WORDS

From My Couples

READY TO GET MARRIED?

Planning an elopement or need to get married quickly? Check my availability for your date and get started.