New Jersey Elopement Ceremonies
A meaningful wedding ceremony without the complexity of a traditional wedding.
IS THIS THE CEREMONY FOR YOU?
An elopement ceremony may be right for you if...
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Planning Something Intimate
A meaningful New Jersey elopement without the traditional wedding production.
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Getting Married Quickly
A beautiful ceremony, even when you're working with a short timeline.
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Just The Two of You
An intimate ceremony for two, with witnesses available if needed
ELOPEMENT CEREMONY
Your ceremony can be intimate, romantic and beautifully personal without becoming complicated.
Whether it's just the two of you or you're celebrating with a small group of family and friends, I'll officiate a meaningful ceremony and guide you through the marriage process from beginning to end.
INVESTMENT: $900
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Professionally officiate your intimate ceremony
Personalized ceremony preparation
Pre-ceremony zoom meeting (if necessary)
Marriage license guidance
Review of marriage documents
Completion and filing of your marriage license
Guidance throughout the marriage process
Location and vendor recommendations after booking
Access to my network of trusted wedding professionals
Option to add witnesses when needed
Eligibility for expedited same-day Certified Marriage Certificate service when applicable
INVESTMENT: $900
SIGNING OR CEREMONY?
MARRIAGE LICENSE
SIGNING
$495
Best for couples who primarily need the legal marriage completed and want a simple exchange of vows.
ELOPEMENT CEREMONY
$900
Best for couples who want an actual wedding ceremony, whether it's just the two of you or you're gathering loved ones to witness the occasion.
Planning to invite a group of guests? The Elopement Ceremony is the appropriate service.
NEED WITNESSES?
KEEPING IT PRIVATE?
You don't need to invite family or friends simply because witnesses are required.
If you're planning a private elopement, witnesses can be arranged for you.
WITNESSES: $50 EACH
ELOPE HERE. CELEBRATE EVERYWHERE.
Your ceremony may be intimate, but your loved ones can still be part of it.
Couples are welcome to arrange livestreaming so family and friends can watch the ceremony from anywhere in the world.
Livestreaming services are arranged independently by the couple.
NEED YOUR CERTIFIED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE THE SAME DAY?
For couples who need their Certified Marriage Certificate quickly, expedited same-day service may be available for qualifying weekday ceremonies.
As a Certified Municipal Registrar, I understand the marriage license and registration process and can help coordinate the steps needed to have your marriage properly recorded as quickly as possible.
This service can be especially helpful for couples working with immigration, benefits, insurance, real estate or other time-sensitive matters.
Same-day service is subject to registrar office hours, location and availability.
CLIENT LOVE
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![International couple celebrating their K-1 visa elopement ceremony with their parents in Westfield, New Jersey.]()
"We only had 90 days to get married on a K-1 Visa"
“We were very stressed trying to plan everything until we found Aretha. She took our stress away entirely and took care of everything for a very simple, but romantic ceremony in a few hours. She advised us on what exactly we needed to do for the paperwork, found a venue, and provided a photographer who was also very professional and helpful. Everything went perfectly and we ended up with the exact small, intimate wedding that we hoped for.”
FERNANDA & CHARLES
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NEW JERSEY ELOPEMENTS
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![Newlywed couple celebrating their intimate elopement at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ with the New York City skyline in the background.]()
Liberty State Park, NJ
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![LGBTQ+ couple with New Jersey wedding officiant Aretha after their intimate elopement at Pier A in Hoboken, NJ with the Manhattan skyline in the background.]()
Pier A, Hoboken, NJ
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![Newlywed couple walking hand in hand after their intimate elopement ceremony at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, New Jersey.]()
Mindowaskin Park, NJ
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![Newlywed couple embracing after their intimate elopement ceremony at Hunterdon Arboretum in Lebanon, New Jersey.]()
Hunterdon Arboretum, NJ
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![LGBTQ+ newlywed couple celebrating after their intimate lakeside elopement ceremony at a private location in Bernardsville, New Jersey.]()
Barnardsville, NJ
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![Same-sex newlywed couple holding hands after their luxury elopement at The Château Grande Hotel in East Brunswick, New Jersey.]()
Château Grande Hotel, NJ
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![Newlywed couple walking hand in hand after their intimate elopement ceremony at the gazebo at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey.]()
Eagle Rock Reservation, NJ
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![Newlywed couple embracing after their intimate garden elopement at Colonial Park Gardens in Somerset, New Jersey.]()
Colonial Park Gardens, NJ
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![Newly married couple after their elopement ceremony at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, New Jersey.]()
Mindowaskin Park, NJ
