Hudson Valley Ceremonies

stu was so funny, calm, professional everyone commented it was one of the best cermony's they ever attended

The first communication I had with the company is the personnel in their office. Their associates are very responsive, caring, and friendly. They sent friendly reminders of upcoming bills, and sent holiday and congratulatory emails. After working with their office, I communicated very frequently with my wedding officiant, Brother Mike Lopez. He was by far the most qualified person to officiate our wedding. He was very flexible and always arrived half hour before our meeting times so we would never have to wait on him. He sent us routine text messages in the weeks before the wedding just to check up on us and reassure us that everything would turn out perfect. We custom built our ceremony with Mike so that it was everything that we could every dream of. Whenever I was feeling nervous about our big day, I could just shoot Mike a text and he would put those feelings at east. At the reception, he fit right in with my family, and everyone loved him.
I definitely would recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies to any other bride to be, and especially Brother Mike Lopez.

Oh, and by the way, for a wedding in New York City on New Year's day, the price was a STEAL.

Barbara Wyso was our officiant and she is awesome. She was patient, sincere and just outstanding. The wedding was faboulous and she took the time to make it perfect. If you do not use her you are making a big mistake.

We just had our wedding at The Flakirk Estate and Country Club on November 11, 2012, and couldn't be any more pleased with the whole experience. Reverend Barbara was sensational. She really worked with us to create the ceremony that fit our personalities. She was very sweet and kind and loved having her there with us on our special day!

We highly recommend HVC, Jeanne Stark and their services. Their level of professionalism is top notch and their price was within our budget. We hired HVC for their day-of-coordinator services as well as waitstaff and bartending services. Everything was perfect and our special day went smoothly thanks to Jeanne and her staff. Jeanne pays close attention to detail and forgets nothing. Little things that we forgot to take care...Jeanne did. She put me completely at ease the days before the wedding and on the big day itself. We could not have been happier with HVC.

We booked Reverend Stuart Chernoff through Hudson Valley Ceremonies and are so glad we did! He met with us to discuss what we wanted for the ceremony and made us feel comfortable right away! After he got an idea of everything we wanted, he sent us so many different options that were specified to what we wanted and made our ceremony all about us. After the ceremony so many of our guests told us how amazing it was and how he did such a wonderful job. We would definitely recommend Rev. Stu and are so happy with our decision to have him as our officiant!

Debra Romano was such a pleasure to work with and was always helpful and responsive to my questions. She put both my fiance and me at ease on our wedding day by showing up punctually and having the most pleasant demeanor. I would wholeheartedly recommend Debra as an officiant. I've already told a few of my cousins about how wonderful she is!

Jeanne and Hudson Valley Ceremonies were wonderful from start to finish. At my initial meeting with Jeanne, I just got a great vibe from her and the whole process went so smoothly. She conducted our rehearsal for us with ease, and was early the day of the wedding. Even though we don't know Jeanne personally, she made us feel like she was a lifelong friend. I can't speak highly enough of Hudson Valley Ceremonies; great job!

Hudson Valley ceremonies was super easy to work with. Reverend Stuart was our officiant and I cannot say enough about how perfect our ceremony was. Throughout the process he offered us suggestions as well as listened to what we wanted. He gave us a sample ceremony along with alternatives which we really appreciated. The ceremony was heartfelt and genuine and really made us feel like it was just the two of us. After the ceremony people were raving about Reverend Stu and asking if he was a close friend. Pretty amazing for literally just meeting him in person that day. We highly recommend!!

Our planner Sage was wonderful, and she did an amazing job for a very reasonable price!

From the moment we signed on to Hudson Valley Ceremonies, we were treated with professionalism, everything that was noted on the agreement was fulfilled. The Reverend was on time and performed an excellent ceremony. Thanks Hudson valley ceremonies for an event we will never forget! Ann & Lou Maldonado

We had our perfect ceremony partly because of our wonderful officiant Rev. Stu Chernoff. I would highly recommend him to anyone getting married in the hudson valley. After our ceremony multiple family members asked us where we found him and we had so many comments on how wonderful he was.

I could not be happier with the officiant that I hired through Hudson Valley Ceremonies. I was lucky enough to have worked with Debra Romano, who was wonderful. Due to a falling out with our original officiant, my husband and I went through HVC 2 months prior to our wedding to find a new officiant. Debra quickly set up meeting time and got to know us. She was always available by e-mail and phone whenever I had questions, concerns, or just had to talk about things going on. Because of her, our ceremony was what many of my guests described as the most wonderful, meaningful, spiritual ceremony they had every attended. It was not to long, but it was extremely personal and welcoming. I will never be able to thank Debra enough for making our ceremony absolutely unforgettable.

Hiring Jeanne as our day of coordinator was easily the best money we spent on our wedding. I work as a TV Producer, and my husband used to run events, so at first, I was hesitant as to whether or not we even needed a day of coordinator. However, I can honestly say I don't know how we would have done it without Jeanne there. Our day was already crazy enough without having to coordinate with vendors, set up decorations, or coordinate with the wedding venue. Jeanne was able to take care of all these things for us - and for a much better price than other coordinators in the area with her level of experience. She also provided us with table number stands, program baskets, and other props that we needed but preferred not to spend money on.

In terms of value, experience, and professionalism, Hudson Valley Ceremonies offers the best there is in the Hudson Valley.

HV Ceremonies offered us a great officiant for our renewal of vows. Professional and friendly. Absolutely recommend!

We had Lisa Zaro conduct our ceremony. She was so patient with a super large bridal party, who at times are not the most easy people to deal with. She made our ceremony exactly how we wanted it, lighthearted, a little humorous...she made it US.

I whole heartedly would reccommend Lisa, she is poised, professional, kind and truly made our day very special.

We are so grateful to have Rev. Stuart Chernoff officiate our ceremony. He was very considerate and helpful throughout the whole process, and we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony!

Hudson Valley Ceremonies were recommended to me by another bride and I can not begin to thank her enough for doing so! I had the best experience with them, especially our wedding coordinator, Jeanne. My husband and I could not have had a more enjoyable day. Jeanne allowed us to relax and take in every moment of our wedding and we are so grateful for that. She is especially efficient, responsive, and best of all - calming and reassuring. We always felt like we were in good hands with Jeanne and never once worried about anything going wrong. Because of Jeanne, our wedding was everything (and so much more) that we ever imagined. Thank you so, so very much for going above and beyond and we will most definitely recommend you to everyone we know.
Thanks again!!
Morgan and Philip

Debra Ramano is the best! We had a surprise wedding at our BBQ, she kept the secret, helped planning the surprise for our guests, she waited very patiently for all of our guests to arrive since some of them were much later then planned. Debra Ramano is such a very sincere, caring and warm person that some of my guests thought that she was related to me. Myself, my husband and my guests thought this wedding was the best they have ever been to. The ceremony was very personel and fun. It was NOT dull or boring like most of the wedding I have attended. If you don't have Debra Ramano do your wedding, Your Missing Out on A PERFECT WEDDING!

Reverend Stuart created a very memorable wedding ceremony. We met with him and went over our wishes and what was important to us. He included everything and really got the essence of who we are and what we meant to each other. Reverend Stu was always accessible and on the day of the wedding when nerves are out of control he make us feel at ease. I highly recommend him and the Hudson Valley Ceremonies.

My husband and I used HVC for both their day-of coordinator services (we worked with Jeanne Stark) and also their officiant services (we worked with Rev. Tom Hickey). We were absolutely blown away by the quality of service.

Rev. Tom was a pleasure to work with; he took the time with us to really shape our ceremony into exactly what we envisioned, providing suggestions and guidance along the way. What he delivered was beautiful and meaningful.

Jeanne was truly and absolutely amazing. Our wedding was at a very DIY venue and so we had a lot of work to do, but she was with us every step of the way. We were able to order our flowers, candy bar supplies and invitations and other stationary through her, and she did the most amazing job setting up all of our decorations, reception tables, making the bouquets/boutonnieres and much, much more. She answered any and all of our questions throughout the planning process and really helped me zero in on making our wedding exactly what we pictured. The day of the wedding, she was there to fix any problem that came up and kept everything flowing smoothly; I was completely at ease for the entirety of the day and honestly had nothing to worry about with her there. Her efficiency and organization were really something to marvel at, and on top of all of this, she really is one of the most kindest and down-to-earth people I've met. In retrospect, I honestly can't imagine not having decided to work with her - invaluable! I can't recommend HVC enough!

My officiant Ms. Stark was the best of the best. She answered every question I had. She recovered quickly from the last minute change of location. Despite the coldness, she didn't run thru the ceremony nor did she skip a word. Thank you Hudson for all your help!

Rev. Tom Hickey from Hudson Valley Ceremonies was an absolute pleasure to work with when planning our ceremony. He listened to what we wanted to do, provided his input and thoughts, and in the end we had a perfect ceremony (the rain holding off helped too).

I would wholeheartedly recommend Rev. Tom if you need an officiant for an upcoming wedding.

Professional and...

Very satisfied with the service provided. The officiant " Melodie " was awsome and i would gladely recomend this service to anyone interested.

exactly what i was looking for!! Flexiable, professional company. Would reccomened them in a heartbeat

We got married in Newburgh, NY on May 12th. Our officiant was Jeanne Stark. We loved her! She was very professional, courteous and friendly! She was very responsive and gave us exactly what we wanted. I chose to do email/phone call consultations leading up to the wedding, and I knew we'd be very happy with her. When we met her the day of the wedding, we felt like we knew her forever. Their website is also very informative, it is how we found our photographer, who we were also very happy with. We recommend Jeanne Stark and everyone over at Hudson Valley Ceremonies!!! THANK YOU!!

I used HVC as my officiant service, as well as for my invitations. My husband and I first met Rev. Stuart at a bridal show, and we just knew he was the Right Reverend to marry us. We liked him right away. We are so happy we chose him, because during our ceremony, he made people laugh and cry! He gave an excellent ceremony. My friends and family were not only speaking of my wedding, but about Rev. Stu and the ceremony. They've said it was "like no other they've ever been to!" I met with Jeanne Starks as well. She is FABULOUS! We met at TGIF's to talk about my wedding, and she helped me decide on what kind of wedding I really wanted. We were there for 2-3 hours just laughing and talking, as if we've known each other for such a long time! When it came time to pick out invitations, I went to Jeanne's office. I was there for HOURS! She was so patient with me. She didn't seem irritated that I was indecisive. She wasn't frustrated that I was there for so long. She just kept showing me book after book after book! Together we found the perfect invitation, and came up with the perfect words to got with them! I absolutely was so proud of my invites. And, because we were using Rev. Stu as our officiant, we received 50% off another service (invitations). So, I got gorgeous invitations for a fraction of the cost!!!!!! I would always recommend and speak highly of Hudson Valley Ceremonies! Its by far the nicest, most professional, "best-money spent" business out there! I cannot thank them enough!

Great service and wonderful civil ceremony. I didn't even pick one b/c mine was an elopement at a Bed and & Breakfast and Jeanne picked a very lovely one. Jeanne made my husband feel so comfortable because he was very nervous before I came down.

Our officiant was great. Jeanne was very sensitive to the type of ceremony we wanted to have.

Jeanne Stark was our officiant at our recent wedding, and Hudson Valley Ceremonies was our source for wedding invitations.

Jeanne is such a smart, professional, warm, kind person. Having her as our officiant was as close as we could come to having a family member marry us. When we met with her to discuss our ceremony and to choose our invitations, she immediately understood the vision we had in mind, and made suggestions that were so perfect that we incorporated them immediately.

Our wedding ceremony went seamlessly because of her clear planning and instructions that she gave us at our rehearsal.

Everyone loved the invitations we ordered through HVC and said they were some of the most elegant they had seen. The printing was perfect and again, Jeanne advice really came in handy here in terms of choosing fonts that went well together, etc.

HVC sent us reminder e-mails (not too many) about getting our wedding license, etc.

Even though Hudson Valley Ceremonies provides lots of various wedding services (decor, etc), Jeanne never once tried to make a sales pitch on us, to try to get us to spend more. That was really appreciated!

Our impression of Jeanne Stark and HVC are entirely positive and my new husband and I are happy to recommend her without reservation!

I used Hudson Valley Ceremonies for my rehearsal and day of coordinator. The day of my wedding there was a snow storm... in October. Needless to say the day was not at all what I planned it to be, including not me not being able to make it to our church for the ceremony because the roads were so bad. Jeanne and Sage were amazing through everything. They worked with my reception venue to have a ceremony space set up so that we could do an impromptu civil ceremony. I honestly don't know what I would have done if I did not have them there.

Even before the snow hit, Jeanne was great. She followed up with all my vendors and provided them with a timeline for the day. She helped arrange transportation to the rehearsal dinner and provided supplies for our photobooth and cake cutting. I would and have strongly recommended them to my friends getting married.

Jeanne Stark is creative, responsive, professional, sweet, friendly, flexible, accomodating, and an overall phenomenal wedding planner! She lived 2-3 hours away from our venue, which was already an hour away from where we live, yet met us halfway several times, Skyped with us, and generally ensured communications were running smoothly. She offered budget-conscious suggestions, referred us to many of our vendors, provided our favors and invitations, and basically went above and beyond our expectations.

I would happily recommend her to anyone in the Hudson Valley area.

Hudson Valley Ceremonies was wonderful to work with and Rev. Naomi Fay was outstanding. She was flexible and open-hearted and wrote for us the most beautiful ceremony that we could have imagined. We've gotten so much positive feedback about our ceremony and so many people have told us, "This was the most beautiful wedding we've ever attended." Thank you so much HVC and Rev. Naomi Fay for making our day so special!

We used Rev. Stu and couldn't have been happier. He was very easy to talk to and work with. I live in FL. so we communicated by phone or on line. After speaking to both my fiancé and I he emailed different passages for our ceremony and I got to pick and choose what I wanted. Everything he sent was beautiful. He had traditional passages along with unique ones. The ceremony was like a dream and everyone commented on how beautiful it was and how impressed they were with him. I would definitely recommend him.

Hudson Valley provided us with our officiant, Debra Ann Romano who did just a fantastic job from start to finish. We knew right when we met her that she was the right officiant for us. She was so nice and she was willing to totally customize our ceremony to our personalities. She worked with us a lot through email to get the entire ceremony perfect. On our wedding day she delivered the ceremony so beautifully, everyone in our families absolutely loved it. We highly recommend Debra if you are looking for an officiant for your wedding.

Hudson Valley also worked with us to get a 50% discount on several of our wedding accessories such as our flower girl baskets, ringbearer pillow and also our invitations. They were so helpful throughout the entropy planning of our wedding. We can't imagine having done it without them.

Hudson Valley Ceremonies was so great with making my wedding so personal and special. They helped me order the save the date magnets and also y invitations. Both came out how i wanted them and was delivered to me very quickly. Jeanne Stark was my officiant and she did an amazing job. The ceremony was beautiful. she was such a big help with the rehearsal of the ceremony and on my wedding day! I would definitely use Hudson Valley Ceremonies again and recommend them to other weddings!

Rev. Thomas Hickey was a great choice for an officiant. Far exceeded our expectations!!!

Naomi, our officient and Sage, our planner were amazing and so great and easy to work with. I cannot recommend Hudson Valley ceremonies enough, I have zero complaints. I almost wish I could get married again just to spend more time with them.

Absolutely wonderful people to work with.. this company helped us write an amazing ceremony that reflected our personalities, spiritual values and love for each other. Everyone at our wedding gave us tons of compliments on it! Debra Romano was our officiant. She met with us and made sure she understood who we are and what we wanted to convey in our ceremony. The value for your money is really amazing with this company-many officiants charge quite a bit more for a lot less. We were very happy with the entire planning process, which was made easy for us, and the final product. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an officiant!

We really enjoyed working with our officiant and she helped execute a lovely non-religious ceremony. She was professional yet friendly with a sincere warmth about her. Our families thought highly of her too; and many guests complemented us on the ceremony.
I also want to share some advice/lessons learned for DIY wedding planning overall: We planned a DIY at home/yard wedding, which we feel was overall a great success, but in hindsight, we would have benefitted from engaging HVC planning services at least for the wedding day to help things run a bit more smoothly. It is fun to be hands on with the planning, but on the day of, the last thing you want to do is run a tight ship! We could've used some help, and I imagine HVC services would have been wonderful if the officiant is representative of their services overall.

Hudson Valley Ceremonies 1237 Centre RdRhinebeck, NY 12572845-266-6076/6079Fax 206-333-1925www.HudsonValleyCeremonies.com

We had no complaints with this vendor. Rev. Stuart was terrific. He made our ceremony very personal and brought his own sense of style which many of our guests commented on. I would absolutely recommend them as a wedding officiant vendor.

Rev. Stuart is fantastic! He is very easy going and easy to talk to. My ceremony was perfect-short and sweet-just the way I wanted it. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone I know getting married!

Could not have been more satisfied, exceeded our expectations! Beautiful ceremony!

Jeanne Stark and the team at Hudson Valley Ceremonies were incredible. Everything went smoothly because of them. They were somehow everywhere at once, but never felt in the way, and they really helped to keep things organized. They are friendly, efficient and very experienced. I highly recommend them for anyone needing a little (or a lot of) help with their wedding.

Reverend Stu was perfect! He worked with us to create the perfect ceremony. Throughout the planning process I never had any trouble getting in contact with him if I had any questions or concerns. We could not have found a better officiant for our special day!!!!!

Jeannie was amazing and the best decision we could have made. She was a God sent that day. Helped out throughout the whole process more than I could ever ask for. She worked for our budget and I would recommend her to ANYONE planning a wedding. Loved her. Thanks for everything!!

Jeanne Starks from Hudson Valley Ceremonies was wonderful!! She made me feel completely at ease throughout the entire planning process. I would highly recommend her and her services!

Reverand Naomi Fay was a great officiant. We met with her once to discuss our ceremony and then we filled out a questionnaire about ourselves. From this information she was able to put together a perfect ceremony which was exactly what we envisioned but could have never created ourselves. She was very personable and had a very calming prescence. We had a lot of guests comment on how beautiful the ceremony was and how nice she was. We would reccommend Naomi to anyone and we are looking forward to having her perform a blessing for our baby sometime in the future.

HVS was a pleasure to deal with. I used Rev. Hickey as my officiant, and he was AMAZING!! He not only arrived early, and conducted a beautiful ceremony, but even stayed for an hour after, giving my husband and I time to take pictures before we had to sign the marriage license, due to the threat of rain. Rev. Hickey is extremely nice and professional, as is the HVS staff. I am so happy I went through them...a great decision overall!

Everything was excellent. From the first phone call to rehersal. & then our wedding day. The ceremony was perfect. Tom hickey made it unforgettable. I love you guys. Thank you so much.

We were so glad to find HVC and Jeanne Stark . We wanted to work with an organization that was as thrilled as we were with the passage of marriage equality in NY. They are wonderful to work with. We were very pleased with everyone’s professionalism and enthusiasm. The Reverend Jim Rooney did a wonderful job of quickly meeting us and giving us exactly the ceremony we wanted. They also have a really helpful list of gay friendly wedding related vendors.

Jeanne, owner of HVC, was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was our wedding officiant, conducted our rehearsal and we ordered invitations from her. Upon meeting her we knew she was the perfect person to officate at our wedding. From day one she was helpful and prompt to give feedback and answer questions. We emailed reguarly, and she was even willing and available to meet whenever we needed to. She helped us customize our nondenominational ceremony to fit our vision. Not only were prices at HVC were the most affordable that we were able to find, but when you sign a contract you are able to receive discounts on invitations and favors. When we met with Jeanne to order our invitations we took over 3 hours going through all the books until we finally made a decision... throughout that whole process she was incredibly patient with us. On the day of the wedding when I forgot our marriage license at the hotel, guess who drove back to get it?? Yes, Jeanne. She is simply amazing. We love her and so did our guests. So many people commented on how beautiful and personal our ceremony was!

Rev Stu was the best. Ceremony was short and sweet and he even sang us a song.

Hudson Valley Ceremonies helped make our July 2011 wedding day the most perfect day of our lives. No exaggeration. Jeanne Stark was there every step of the way to provide suggestions, great deals (officiant, flowers, save the dates, invites, shoes, you name it!), and most of all- support. We met several times with Jeanne prior to our wedding and each time she was prompt and prepared with anything we asked. Jeanne suggested our officiant Rev. Stu, who worked with us to make our ceremony unique to us and earned many compliments that evening on how comfortable and natural the service was. The days leading up to my wedding and even the day of, I was told I was one of the calmest brides that people had seen. I completely credit this to Jeanne and the rest of my vendors, most of which have worked with Jeanne numerous times (DJ-Lutz Entertainment, Photography- Owl's Eye Studios, Wedding/Reception Site- Hunter Mountain). Jeanne lended me any materials I wanted for centerpieces, favor/guestbook table, arbor for the ceremony, etc. She even bailed me out a few times, bringing the cake cutting set, a goblet for the wine ceremony, and running to my hotel room for various items. I need to also mention that Jeanne did my WHOLE wedding party's bouquets and boutonnieres. The entire day of the wedding, I had no worries. Whatever I asked for, Jeanne was able to produce, including finding shuttle service for some of my older guests. I am extremely impressed with Jeanne's business, Hudson Valley Ceremonies, and recommend that to any couple who wants a stress free and absolutely wonderful wedding day. -Stephanie and Ryan

Reverand Stuart Chernoff was such a wonderful addition to our wedding day! He created the most beautiful ceremony and was there for us every step of planning the ceremony! The words and sentiment he added to our ceremony made the day so much more beautiful and special! He will always be a cherished part of our day! We are so blessed to have found him! :)

I worked with Officiant Stu Chernoff for our ceremony, and we had some specific needs which he understood and followed through with effortlessly. He was completely flexible and easy to work with, and most importantly for me, not too corny in his delivery. We were a little alternative in our approach to a ceremony, so we didn't want the standard "god is with thee" stuff (not that there's anything wrong with that) and I couldn't deal with the hokie-ness of these new agey types, so Rev Stu was perfect. My only suggestion is to work with him (or anyone) ahead of time if there are any special name pronounciations. Not that that should be a negative reflection on him at all, but rather just a suggestion for anyone who may have names in their programs (you'll want to go over that with the DJ, band, or MC as well).

If you're considering hiring Rev Stu, definitely do so. He was really, really great.

We used Hudson Valley Ceremonies to help us find an officiant. We used Rev. Thomas Hickey. He provided us with endless options to help us personalize our ceremony so that it represented us and our beliefs about marriage. We would recommend this service to anyone.

Hudson Valley Ceremonies offers so much- great customer support, great prices and quality stuff! I used a Reverand from their site, ordered my wedding invitations (the best ones I found out there! Didn't like any of the ones I saw), and ordered my aisle runner, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillow, guest book & pen set. I would've used them for favors too- they had lots of great stuff, but I ended up doing donations instead. They made everything so easy- ONE STOP SHOP!! I had a 3 month engagement to save money, so I truely am grateful for finding them to save my wallet and my mind!!

Stuart Chernoff was absolutely wonderful officiating our wedding!! He was a true professional and a tremendous help during the planning process. The ceremony he wrote was amazing. As a matter of fact, I had a couple of friends and family members that thought he had known us for years! We had many positive comments and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks so much! Stacey & James

Reverend Debra Romano was wonderful! Her personality matched ours perfectly! The value of the officiant services was fantastic! The vows made everyone cry! And the overall experience was just simply breathtaking! I would definitely recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies and Reverend Debra to anyone and everyone looking to say "I Do"...Thank you Debra for such a glorious ceremony!

Jeanne Stark took a special day to us and made it very memorable with her outgoing and warm personality. I would recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies to anyone looking for an intimate wedding ceremony. Thank you to Jeanne!! From Meagan & Scott Corrigan

From start to finish Jeanne was great! From the start of seeing what we needed down to decorating she knew exactly what she was doing and how to help us and she knew exactly what we wanted. I've already recommended HVC to a few other soon-to-be brides and will continue to do so for a long time.

One of the best things that ever happened to us and our wedding was meeting Jeanne Stark of Hudson Valley Ceremonies at a bridal show. She and her staff were top notch and helped us save a ton of money as well as made our wedding day worry free. Not once all day did I have to worry about anything and that in itself was worth every cent. Her prices are fair and affordable for even the smallest of budgets. Everything she did for us was AMAZING! We absolutely picked the right person for the job and would recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies to anyone and everyone.

It scares me to think what would have happened if we hadn't hired Jeanne from Hudson Valley Ceremonies. Even though she was technically only our "Day-of-Coordinator," she really did so much more. Getting married at a private home was a lot of work, but Jeanne made is so much easier by being at the house when all of the rentals were delivered and coordinating their placement. She came to our rehearsal as well. And on the day of the wedding, she was the first one to arrive and the last one to leave....dealing with all the minor problems and making sure everyone was having a great time. For example, it wasn't until an hour into our reception that I discovered that our valet parkers just hadn't shown up - Jeanne took care of it without stressing me or the groom out. Hiring Jeanne was definitely the best decision we made during our whole wedding planning process!

Rev Stu was the officiant that married us and we could not have chosen anyone better! The right person was truly sent our way! We are not religous, but are very spiritual people and Rev Stu came up with a service that was a beautiful reflection of exactly what we wanted. Plus he is a hip guy with a great style, and he fit in perfectly with the natural & unique wedding we wanted. What a great pick with Rev Stu!

Hiring Jeanne was one of the most important decisions we made in planning our wedding. We could not have pulled it off without her!

It was truly a pleasure to work with Hudson Valley Ceremonies. I would recommend them to everyone, as a matter of fact my sister just got engaged and I told her she must use Hudson Valley Ceremonies. Jeanie answered all questions promptly and efficently. What made our day Truly Perfect was Rev. Stuart. Rev Stuart worked with my husband and myself to create a ceremony that was truly for us. Our Guests loved every word of what he had to say. Rev Stuart is down to earth and a pleasure to meet and work with. I can't say enough about him! Rev Stu you ROCK!!! You made our wedding day a very special one, thanks for being a part of it!
Vincent and Cynthia DeCicco

I would absolutely recommend using Hudson Valley Ceremonies for any of their services. They are a joy to work with, they are professional with good communication. Having Jeanne Stark be the officiant at our wedding was the best decision we made. Not only did she assist us greatly with selecting our ceremony and vows but she added in one reading that absolutely fit us to a tee and ended up being our favorite part of the ceremony.

If you are searching for a wedding coordinator, look no further! Jeanne Stark at Hudson Valley Ceremonies is the best there is!! She lead us up to and through the day without a hitch. She is very professional, cheerful, always a available and so easy to work with. I would highly recommend her......thanks Jeanne!!!

To say that Jeanne Stark is a miracle woman is truly an understatement. Technically, she was our day-of-wedding coordinator for our July 10, 2010 wedding but she also helped us with invitations and kept in touch in the months leading up to the wedding. A month before our big day we did a walk-through with our caterer and Jeanne and we worked through a timeline for the day of the wedding, a to do list for things needed before the wedding and any other loose information. She followed up with all of this information and then helped us get in touch with all of our vendors, making sure everything was set....this was all PRE WEDDING.

As far as the day of the wedding, she arrived at 10am and was there for us, non-stop, making sure everything was running on time, everything was set-up the way we wanted and was just there for any miscellaneous task we asked of her. For the actual wedding (ceremony and reception) she kept her eye on us the entire time, making sure everything was going okay, seeing if we needed anything etc. To say Jeanne is a miracle woman, is truly an understatment. She works harder than anyone to make your day memorable, special and exactly what you hoped it would be.

Thank you for helping make our wedding a day that surpassed all of our wildest dreams!!!

Jeanne and her staff at Hudson Valley Ceremonies gave me wonderful service in helping me set up my wedding. I had a unique circumstance when it came to where and how I had to set up my wedding. Hudson Valley gave me incredible value for the ceremony/elopement I wanted. I also want to mention Rev. Thomas Hickey, he was spectacular with performing the wedding and easing my anxiety thru the whole thing. If you are planning a wedding in upstate NY, this is company to go with. The only negative thing is that sometimes you have to leave a message on their voicemail, but they do get back to you within a reasonable amount of time, so it is a minor setback.

Hudson Valley Ceremonies was a wonderful solution for my wedding offficiant. They were easy to work with and very professional, yet personal. Reverend Thomas Hickey was our officiant, and he was loved by one and all. Many young guests asked for his name. Reverend Hickey came to the rehearsal and the dinnner. He gave a moving ceremony and stayed on to a part of the whole day. We loved him.Thank you so much for a perfect wedding.

From the moment my wife and I met Jeanne, we loved her, she's such a doll and the BIGGEST help ever. From simple ideas, decorating, planning, she is the BEST hands down. She helped us plan our wedding and decorated our ceremony, and Rev. Stu married us. Stu and Jeanne will always have a special place in our heart, they are just great people, do anything to help anyone. It's neat too because since my wife and I are photographers in the area, we get to work with Jeanne often and will keep in touch over the years. If you have ANYTHING in question in regards to your wedding, just call Jeanne. She is very reasonable price wise and you will not find a kinder or more helpful person!

Very Happy! Reasonable cost. Professional.

Reverend Stuart B. Chernoff was our officiant on May 22, 2010. He took the time to get to know us as a couple as well as our parents. Once he had an idea of who we are and what we were looking for, he put together a beautiful, thoughtful ceremony. He asked many questions and allowed us to do the same. He was easy to speak to and he listened well. He was very flexible, answering our emails and phone calls promptly. Reverend Stu performed an elegant ceremony not only for us but also for my parents whom re-newed their vows during the ceremony. We highly recommend Stu and Hudson Valley Ceremonies.

Working with Hudson Valley Ceremonies was great. They were flexible and did whatever possible to make our ceremony special and suited to our situation. I would definitely recommend them - you won't be sorry!

Jeanne did a wonderful job! We had no worries that she would perform the kind of ceremony we wanted, and she did exactly that.

Great ceremony - couldn't ask for more! Very patient and professional. Would definitely recommend!

Karin was absolutely fabulous! She was so on point and made my big day amazingly smooth and worry free. Another important thing about Karin is that she loves what she does. When someone is passionate about what they do... it makes a big difference!!! I'd highly recommend Karin to any bride out there as their wedding planner!

I hired Karin Hlywiak as my Day-of Wedding Coordinator after my husband and I had discussed with his brother all the things we had to do for our wedding. We thought we could cater the wedding ourselves, make all the decorations, and do all the decorating. My brother-in-law thought we were crazy. It turned out that hiring Karin was the best decision we made! Though we did make our centerpieces, favors, and faux cake, Karin took care of setting everything up and cleaning it up at the end of the night. She dealt with any last minute changes needed and even reminded me about my throw-away boquet, which I had forgotten. The decorations at the reception site were absolutely gorgeous with draped tulle and lights, garlands of leaves, pumpkins, guords and potted mums. Karin made sure my husband and I were happy and enjoying our party. She checked in with us throughout the night and even made up dessert plates for us so that we wouldn't miss out on anything. She made sure the restaurant served warm apple cider for the cocktail hour and not boiled apple cider as well ensured the desserts were brought at the end of the evening instead of sitting out all night. She did such a good job and I don't think the guests even knew she was there; she was so discreet and professional. Because of Karin my husband and I were able to relax at our rehearsal dinner the night before and enjoy our perfect reception. We couldn't have been any happier.

Karin,

Considering all that happened in the few months before my wedding, you were more therapist then decorator. I can't get over how wonderful you were! My one woman support team!! The deck was set up perfectly for the ceremony. Thank God the weather held up! And the ballroom was just picture perfect! Even better then I though it would be. Thank you so much for coordinating everything! It took all the stress and worry away from me. Don't worry, I'll be passing your name on! I have nothing but endless praise for your work and professionalism. On top of everything you did, you became such an intricate part of my life. It is a pleasure to consider you my friend.

Naomi Fay was a wonderful officiant! Also, we were happy with the way our invitation ordering process went, and HV Ceremonies gets you a great discount if you are already using them for the officiant!

Debra was an experienced officiant and the remarks we received from our guests about the ceremony were absolutely amazing.

We loved Hudson Valley Ceremonies! Everything was catered to our needs/wants. We felt so comfortable with our officiant/planner. She even helped us find favors/accessories and plan our honeymoon! I recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies to EVERYONE! Thank you Hudson Valley Ceremonies!

We used Hudson Valley Ceremonies to find an officiant for our wedding. Neither the bride or groom lived in New York at the time of the wedding so everything was done via the internet. We are so happy and cannot say enough about Hudson Valley Ceremonies and specifically Rev. Stuart Chernoff. Rev. Stuart was available by phone and email and through his guidance, we received the ceremony we wanted plus through in a few things to make the parents happy. I would highly recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies for your wedding needs.

Jeanne helped us with our home garden wedding for 180 people and we couldn't have done it without her! She was there at every stage from meeting with caterer/rental people to running out for extra beverages. Brava!

Jeanne was absolutely an invaluable part of making our wedding a success! We really appreciated her experience, organization, and responsiveness. Whether it was providing guidance on invitations, menus, and favors; organizing the rehearsal; bringing so many extras like extension cords, a chalk board, and tiki torches on the day itself; working with all our vendors; or just reassuring us that everything would be OK she was always doing something that made us think how glad we were she was there! Honestly, the list would be too long to recount all of the things she did before and on the day of the wedding that we appreciated and there are probably even more that we didn't even realize! Overall, her confidence really gave us peace of mind that everything would go smoothly, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the day--something we are so grateful for! Very highly recommended!!

We chose Stu Chernoff for our wedding ceremony and I have to say... that was one of the best decisions we made by far. He was very personable and easy to talk to, we felt a connection with him right away..He was more like a friend marrying us.. He made our ceremony memorable, people are still talking and asking for his name.... I even had a problem the day of the wedding with my flowers and within seconds he was on the phone with the florist and had everything fixed!! I would defenitly recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies for your wedding!! Thank you all for everything..Kristina & Steve Sollas

Jeanne (pronounced like "genie") was my own personal Genie in a bottle. She and her assistant were SO INCREDIBLY FANTASTIC!! Everything I didn't think of, she thought of. Everything I thought of, she already had it covered. The few hiccups that happened on the wedding day, I didn't even notice - and by the time I found out about them, she had already fixed it. I cannot express how critical Hudson Valley Ceremonies was in the success of our wedding and reception. She was there from when I woke up in the morning (she came to my hotel, to make sure I was awake and ready to get going before she went on about her business) to when we left at the end of the reception. She helped set up AND clean up. She had my dress steamed and all the wrinkles out of it before I turned around to ask her to as I had my make up finished. She was always, ALWAYS reachable on her cellphone. She was my personal weather forecast and update lady, too! She is able to get and KEEP the attention of all of the wedding party and ceremony participants, and was even able to communicate clearly with my aunt who flew in from Korea (she was doing a reading for our Catholic ceremony) who did not speak ANY English. Let me tell you, this woman can do it ALL. I cannot believe how great of a deal I got for the money I spent.

Jeanne Travis was essentially in my wedding planning. I could not have done it without her. She was worth every cent!

I was a little nervous when I first booked Hudson Valley Ceremonies as their website has some really cheesy offerings, but I was so busy that the option to book & make a deposit online made it appealing. Shortly after Rev. Victoria contacted me to start going over details and to choose a ceremony. We spent a month or so going back and forth with questions and customizing the ceremony, all over e-mail (she was available by phone or in-person as well but this worked best for me). She had a lot of great ideas and samples.

I did not meet her until my wedding day. She showed up early and helped me make my centerpieces. We chatted about all kinds of things and it made me much more comfortable once the ceremony rolled around. Everyone loved her, she is incredibly down to earth and sweet. I highly recommend her!

Trully a blessing

I would recommend Hudson Valley Ceremonies to anyone! They were professional and courteous. I always felt like I was their main concern, even though they have a large clientel. I was able to save huge amounts of money by booking things through their company, which in return meant I could splurge on other wedding items I wouldn't have been able to afford. The day of the wedding went so smoothly even though there were weather events out of our control that changed the ceremony location. They handled everything promptly and I felt very pampered. I cannot praise their services enough.

You are the best and we could not have done it with out you!

Jeanne from Hudson Valley Ceremonies was both our day of coordinator and officiant. She was a pleasure to work with, and made sure that the day went smoothly. Her prices are very reasonable, her services were a great value. Everything went off without a hitch, and I enjoyed peace of mind knowing she was taking care of everything. Highly recommended!

My husband and I highly recommend Hudson Valley Ceramonies. Their exceptional service made our day the perfect dream wedding. We cannot say enough about Jeannie, she was like family and my husband and I felt like we were the center of the universe. When anyone comments on our ceramony they always bring up how wonderful our officiant was, and how moving her words were. We we always be thankful we used their services.

We couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended, I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day of my wedding!

We had a wonderful wedding at the perfect Restaurant "The Locust Tree" in New Paltz. We can't say enough about Hudson Valley Ceremonies, especially Jeanne Starks' services. She was very helpful, warm and made us feel at ease even though, both my husband Ben and I were very nervous. Jeanne was approachable and available for phone conversations prior to the ceremony. Immediately before the ceremony, on the day of the wedding, she instructed us and helped us with the setting up, the music and the candles. She alos assisted me, directed the the brides maids and the groomsmen and the photographer. We had a very small and intimate wedding that was charming and a complete success. I would highly recommend her services to anybody.

Jeanne was very professional, knowledgable, and attentive to our every need. She is able to comand a crowd and get things done quickly and efficiantly. I admit, I was a clueless anti-bride, but she made everything easy and took an enormous pressure off of me. She is also a fantastic and funny person, sure to relax any anxious bunch of people. Great prices, great selection of ceremonies, willing to fit them to your needs. I highly recommened!!!!!

when looking for services this is the place to go.

Jeanne is one the most professional wedding coordinators out there. She has a way of bringing together a group of vendors to work in harmony to make your wedding a seamless and stress free experience. She is a blast to work with!

As I worked at The Round Hill House with Jeanne from Hudson Valley Ceremonies I had the opportunity to witness a couple express how much in love they were. Not many couples have that chance with other officiants. Jeanne prepared them well and kept the ceremony moving well and added many special touches to the couples marriage.

Jeanne is the best! We have worked with her numerous times.. all I can say is wow! Everything runs so smoothly she keeps everyone calm, happy and on time. If your planning your wedding your first stop should be hudson valley ceremonies!!

Jeanne is wonderful to work with - friendly, unobtrusive and helpful. She keeps the couple calm and ensures that everything runs smoothly. We hope to do many more weddings together. :)

Jeanne at Hudson Valley Ceremonies is a true wedding professional and a good friend. Highly recommended! -- DJ Bri

Jeanne is terrific and a pleasure to work with - she doesn't miss a thing - rest assured if you hire Jeanne your wedding day will be smooth sailing!

Jeannie is the very best in the event business. Our last wedding together I watched her working her magic all day long, with out ever lookingg hasseled or being a bother to the bride , groom or any vendorsHere is one great wedding officiant. i love working with her. ceremonies are always so personal and heart warming

Having had the opportunity to work with Jeanne was an incredible experience. The coordination and direction that she gives makes my job easier as a DJ. Jeanne's attention to detail and overall view of the bride and groom's vision for their wedding is not only impressive but comforting! Jeanne has a calm, confident approach, which makes for a completely comfortable atmosphere!

Jeanne is an absolute delight to work with! She is an experienced and knowledgeable professional, and I would highly recommend her and the staff at Hudson Valley Ceremonies to anyone planning a wedding.

As a florist I often see all the behind the scenes chaos and poorly executed plans that go on before a wedding; investing in a professional such as Jeanne is well worth every penny. You simply cannot put a price tag on having a stress free wedding. Jeanne and the staff at Hudson Valley Ceremonies offer creative solutions for large and small events and focus plenty of attention on every detail. I really feel their experience is unmatched in the Hudson Valley.

Jeanne is a fantastic wedding planner, a sincere and heartfelt officiant, and a wonderful person!

Hudson Valley Ceremonies is great. They get things done without being obnoxious or bossy. Their energy is a delight. They're fun, cool and friendly. I highly recommend them.

Wonderful service. Recommended

Jeanne Stark is... #1 an fantastic officiant and amazes me every time. She is sweet, calming and thoughtful. When we work with Jeanne we know the couple will be taken care of. When you have her at your wedding, you can sit back and relax and know she will be there for you!

Jeanne will walk you through every step of the ceremony. She has hundreds of wedding readings to choose from!

What can I say about Jeanne and her full service group of professionals. She may be the glue that holds the Hudson Valley Wedding wedding industry together. To work with her is a joy. When I see her at a wedding that I am shooting I just know it will be a perfect day ! The bride and groom hit the jack pot with Hudson Valley Ceremonies.


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I have worked with Hudson Valley Ceremonies numerous times! They are awesome! I know that my couples are always pleased with their professionalism and their hard work. Their ceremonies, are so sweet and moving, that just listening, as the photographer, they have brought a tear to my eye more than once. You can trust them... they can make your dreams become a reality. Jean Kallina of Hudson Valley Photography

Jeanne is just one of those people that makes things better, by just being there. She is always sweet, smiling and such a great person all the way through. She is always looking for ways to make your dream wedding come true while meeting your budget and saving you money. Jeanne is our wedding planner for our wedding in May, and we are so thrilled to have her. We love working with Jeanne also and are looking forward to working with her and her great team for years to come. If you need ANY help in any shape or form with planning your wedding, honeymoon, officiants, decorating...Jeanne and Hudson Valley Ceremonies does it all, they are the most friendly, professional and affordable around!

Before you get too far into your planning, definitely give Jeanne at Hudson Valley Ceremonies a call. Working with her extensive knowledge and resources will save you time & actually save you money. She will keenly listen to your ideas & wishes -- saving you hours of research and leg work to make your day all that you want it to be.

I've worked with Jeanne on a number of occasions - both where she was the officiant and the wedding planner/ day of coordinator. She is always pleasant, with a smile on her face, and easy to get along with. It's always a pleasure to have her around because she keeps her eye our for all the details and makes sure a bride's day runs smoothly, and never in an abrasive manner. If there's anything that needs to be done she maintains her cool and comes up with quick solutions. I did a wedding with her not too long ago where we had to reorganize things because of nasty weather and all was done with supreme professionalism and care. I highly recommend her for her expertise and knowledge - she can save a bride money and look out for the areas that can often be forgotten. Basically, she has your back so you can relax and enjoy your party.

It really helps to work with a great wedding planner. Everything goes more smoothly!

Jeanne is amazing! We've worked weddings many times over the years with Jeanne as either officiant or wedding coordinator. In every case she was prompt, well prepared and professional. Jeanne approaches each wedding with everything she's got and a can do attitude that makes sure everything goes smoothly. Having a professional like Jeanne for your wedding can make all the difference. She's a lifesaver and my brides have been thrilled to work with her.

A great wedding planner can make a world of difference. It's extremely helpful to have someone to think of all those little details and orchestrate the events. Our job as ceremony musicians is so much easier when someone experienced is coordinating and cuing.

Jeanne has been wonderful to work with. She makes sure all is taken care of and is in order for her (our) Brides! A most efficient person and so wonderful to be around!

It's so important to think of every detail. Having a wedding planner/coordinator really helps.