Project Description
Your Wedding Officiant Package
Lamar offers the services of Ordained Ministers and Wedding Officiants. We officiate or co-officiate to all people – religious, civil, interfaith, non-denominational, and same-sex ceremonies. Having challenges with inflexibilities at your current religious institution? We offer flexible, inclusive ceremony options that honor who you are as a couple. Also, custom marriage ceremonies including Wine Blending, Unity Candles, Sand or Knot Ceremonies. We officiate at outdoor weddings, hotel weddings, home weddings, churches (Wedding Officiants) and reception halls. Marriage certificate filing is included. We have been featured in The Knot and Wedding Wire.
“Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your interest in Lamar Wedding Center. There is so much more to be said than just ‘I DO.’ Make an appointment to consult with me and discuss your personal ideas. I am excited to share my expertise and help customize your ceremony so that every detail is memorable.”
RITA LAMAR • OWNER, LAMAR WEDDING CENTER
Wedding Officiants
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Officiant alone: $445 (includes registration as a married couple)
Officiant with guitarist: $645
Officiant with harpist: $845
Rehearsal: $125
CEO Rita Lamar/Minister has been officiating weddings for 6 years now. Rita Lamar can officiate religious or non-denominational weddings. Her background as an associate Missionary Sister and a stand up comic give a nice blend of sincerity and humor to all the couples she marries. If you are interested in booking with Rita Lamar, advanced notice is suggested and often required.
Reverend Vinny Signorile has been part of our Lamar family for many years. From beginning to end, he will perform a one of a kind, personalized ceremony. He will be honored to be part of your special day.
We are happy to have Mr. Andrew Lange on our team. He brings a young fresh approach to all the weddings he officiates and he is committed to customizing the style of our couples.
Chelsea Panos is a resident of Bergen County, New Jersey, and a professional harpist. She has been playing the harp for over 20 years. Chelsea attended London’s Royal College of Music for performance studies. We are excited to have her on board, as her music is heavenly.
Chelsea has performed in Carnegie Hall and works as a harpist for Lamar Wedding Center, playing: weddings, cocktail hours, receptions and other special occasions. She is available for all events and willing to travel.
Mike Gardner has been a guitarist for nearly thirty years. His body of live performance work includes appearances with George Benson, Rosie O’Donnell, John Davidson, Lorna Luft, Herbie Mann, and Al Hirt. His performances on Holland America, Norwegian, and Princess Cruise Lines have showcased his music to international audiences in dozens of countries.
Additionally, he has performed as an orchestra guitarist for theatrical productions such as West Side Story and Little Shop of Horrors and has several radio and television appearances to his credit. We are beyond excited to have Mike be a part of our team as a ceremony and cocktail hour guitarist.