Hope was such an amazing officiant for our wedding this last September! Her calm presence and warmth provided much needed comfort during the sometimes stressful planning phase. She was so prepared and easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding, and we could not have asked for a better officiant for our ceremony. Thank you so much Hope - we highly recommend her! read more

Choosing Hope as our officiant was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made. I was nervous about the ceremony because I wanted it to be unique and was worried what to include since neither my husband or I are very religious. Hope got to know us and crafted a perfect ceremony from multiple states away. She calmed my pre-ceremony jitters with essential oils and made our small group laugh and cry throughout. Many of my guests came up to me after singing her praises. Hope is the best!! read more

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We are SO thankful to Hope for being our wedding officiant this past September. When we started the process, she asked thoughtful questions about our relationship and preferences, which she then used to write a beautiful first draft of the ceremony. We collaborated very easily while making small adjustments to the script. The morning of the wedding, she provided emotional support before we even walked down the aisle and led the ceremony so well that many of our guests complimented us afterwards! We give all the credit to her for helping us create a special moment unique to us that we will always remember. read more

We had an excellent experience with Hope as our wedding officiant. We were debating whether or not we wanted a close friend to perform the ceremony, but we figured a professional officiant would lighten our load among all the other things we had to plan. That turned out to be a great decision because Hope was everything we were looking for. From the start, Hope made both the planning and execution processes feel comfortable and well organized. We started the process with no clue what we wanted to include in our ceremony, but Hope was filled with ideas and was able to help guide us to come up with a ceremony that we loved. She sent us a thoughtful first draft of a ceremony script in a timely manner well in advance of the wedding day, and we were impressed at how polished it was and how it reflected our prior discussions and our stories. On the day of, Hope was a calming influence and knew just what to do and say to make us feel at ease. She coordinated with our other vendors to make sure things went perfectly. If you are debating whether to go with Hope, do yourself a favor and just do it! read more

Hope Mirlis officiated our wedding and we highly highly recommend her! We knew from the beginning we wanted a professional officiant - Hope was incredibly thorough and we touched base multiple times, including over email and through calls, in order to craft remarks and vows that would be perfect for us. She got to know us and our story through conversation and an in-depth questionnaire, and crafted the perfect ceremony that provided some levity and humor while also emphasizing the importance and sanctity of the event - not an easy balance. We provided our input and some revision, but she really did the heavy lifting! On the day of the event, she made sure our paperwork was all buttoned up and helped us feel present, calm, and grounded, offering us some essential oils just prior to our walk down the aisle. If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding - or any of the other services Hope offers, no doubt - look no further! read more

My wife and I got married at The Abbey Inn in the Hudson Valley on 05/06/2023. We're the type of couple who didn't know how to plan nor had any ideas or clue on what we wanted from our wedding, let alone how to write a ceremony. Thankfully, we found Hope. She guided us through everything we needed to know, even for items outside of the ceremony. We started with an introductory call to see if it was a good fit. Upon deciding on having Hope be our officiant, we filled out a quick questionnaire, followed by a few virtual meetings, drafting and writing through a shared google document, and many emails. She was always easy to reach and talk to and made sure the ceremony fit our vision. It turned out amazing! Additionally, Hope keeps in mind any cultural or religious needs you might have while keeping everything lighthearted, warm, and humorous. She was also a great pillar of support leading up and on the day of the wedding. Constantly making sure we're feeling okay and asking if there's anything worrying us. She made it a point that while we're on the alter, all we had to worry about was enjoying the moment and each other's company - and she will manage the rest. Highly recommend! read more

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If you need an officiant, you have come to the right page!! Hope is very energetic, professional, friendly, and very responsive! She did a great job delivering all the messages with warm and loving hearts. We also had great laughter during the ceremony. Although the ceremony was short, we still enjoyed it so much and were very memeriable. We are so lucky that we found Hope as our officiant!! 09182021 read more

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Service with a smile, check. The personal and thoughtful ceremony, check. Laughing while crying, check. A More Perfect Union delivers on all fronts. We worked with Hope on making our ceremony special and we couldn't have anticipated how perfect everything turned out. Hope's charm, wit, and well-crafted service are exactly what we wanted. Her expertise, organization, and attention to detail took the stress off our plate. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Hope was the perfect choice for our 'elopement'. We wanted something simple but meaningful, secular but 'spiritual', with half a dozen guests, under a tree in Prospect Park. Hope listened and understood, and tailored her presentation to what we wanted. She talked to us individually to craft our vows. She was communicative and very accommodating - schlepping to Brooklyn early in the morning to stand in mud under a tree in gentle rain! She arrived on time, with a smile and a charming, calming presence. A twinkle of wit, an air of gravitas, and never overshadowing. She even took photos for us. We couldn't have been happier. read more

I was MOH and wedding planner for a wedding in May of 2024 in Gladstone, NJ, and we had Hope help us wake up and get grounded for the day with a yoga and meditation session. I didn't know what to expect; every practitioner is different. She was beyond the morning sun and more - it was exactly what our group needed. We had some anxious energy, and by the time we were done, we were more present in the moment, grateful for each other, and cleansed of what no longer served us. I truly couldn't be more grateful for her grounding present that morning. She set us up for the best day ever. THANK YOU HOPE. read more

Me and my wife are so lucky that have found Hope as our officiant! She's super professional, punctual, nice, and friendly! And also she dressed nicely and definitely added credits for us in our photos! Hope also wrote the perfect script for us, she made the whole process super smooth and sweet. Have already recommended her to our friends, and will definitely recommend her to all the couples who is looking for the right officiant! read more

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Hope was absolutely fantastic as our wedding officiant! She shared our love story in such a special way, and brought so much energy and joy to the ceremony. She was an absolute pleasure to work with all along the process...highly recommend!!! read more

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We absolutely loved working with Hope and are very grateful to have met her! She wrote a beautiful ceremony for us, and was so beyond supportive/kind both leading up to and on our wedding day. Hope is also the most organized and detail oriented, making her an absolute pleasure to collaborate with! We LOVE Hope and could not recommend her more :) read more

We hired Hope the day before our wedding, due to our initial officiant dropping out at the last minute. From the first phone conversation, Hope was engaged, in charge and so reassuring. Though we only worked with her for a short time, I wish we had booked her months prior for all the advice she could've given us. Once we decided to go with her for our wedding ceremony, she promptly sent us options for a personalized ceremony and put it together in one day. She showed up on time and looked fabulous. She coordinated with our DJ on the ceremony music. Two little touches that I highly appreciated -- providing some aromatherapy in the moments before our ceremony to calm me, and making sure my husband and I had a private moment to ourselves right afterwards to take it all in. The ceremony went great and she incorporated a poem and song lyrics we chose to personalize it. After the ceremony she sent in our marriage license and we received our new marriage certificate shortly after. Absolutely loved working with Hope. She is professional, communicative and confident, and all of those things helped put my husband and I at ease and made us feel taken care of for our ceremony! Thank you Hope! read more

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Hope is one special person. We planned our wedding in under 8 weeks and were a bit stressed trying to figure out who would officiate. I found Hope through a referral with just about 4 weeks together and she was a beacon of... hope. We knew within our first call we wanted her to officiate and there's not a single thing we would have done differently. Hope met with us to understand us. Who were we, what type of wedding ceremony would we want, who should we include, what should we do? We felt comfortable with Hope and confident in the process. The drafting process was where we saw the ceremony really start coming together and rather than make it about anything but us, Hope took every bit of feedback and guidance we could share and incorporated it beautifully. She made it about us and helped us tell our story and kick off our marriage. When it finally came to the ceremony, Hope nailed it. It was high energy and upbeat. Delivery on the jokes was perfect and she struck the tone just right for the more serious portions. I'd highly recommend going with Hope. If she is available for your wedding date, don't wait. Don't worry about oversharing, Hope can take it and help you achieve the ceremony you are looking for. We can't thank Hope enough, but we'll use this as another opportunity to... so THANK YOU HOPE! From Steph & Dan read more

If you need an officiant, Hope is the best choice! She is professional, kind, friendly, and really patient. We are so lucky to have her at our wedding! read more

Couldn't recommend her more! Hope was such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She put together a beautiful ceremony based on a questionnaire we filled out (that helped her get to know us), and the entire ceremony was so sweet. We wanted laid back and meaningful and that is exactly what we got. Even afterwards my parents and siblings were commenting on how wonderful she was. Would 100% recommend going with her for your nuptials! read more

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Can't recommend Hope enough. She did a great job and was able to deliver a virtual ceremony with warmth and humor.

Hands down the best officiant ever! If you want a super personal, meaningful and quirky ceremony, this is your gal. Hope made our day extremely special down the every last detail, affirmation and joke before, during and after our wedding. She worked with us months before the big day to make our ceremony exactly how we wanted and helped us to work out some kinks during a pre-martial counseling session. The day of the wedding she brought amazing energy that had the entire audience engaged and laughing (even with the distraction of booming music from a nearby rave). Her separate pep talks with us were calming and her aromatherapy before the ceremony was a great touch. We can't recommend Hope enough. She was absolutely perfect! read more

Hope came highly recommended to us by our original wedding officiant who was no longer available when we had to move our wedding due to covid, and we couldn't have been more happy with her services. She really took the time to get to know us and our relationship on a deeper level and put together the most beautiful ceremony that was so perfect for us. We had multiple people come up to us after the ceremony and tell us it was one of the best they've attended, with the perfect balance of humor, depth and storytelling of our love. Hope was there for us every step of the way throughout the marriage license and certificate process to answer all of our questions. We had such a great experience with Hope-- she made our day so special and we are so grateful for her. read more

Hope was the perfect officiant, especially when NYC was changing its policies. She knew immediately and informed us, and we met up a few days later to do a little signing ceremony. Hope helped us stay relaxed and focused on what's most important. She sent over the signed marriage license immediately afterward, which was super helpful for our international paperwork. Thank you, Hope! read more

Hope was absolutely fantastic as our wedding officiant! She shared our love story in such a special way and brought so much energy and joy to the ceremony. She was also an absolute pleasure to work with all along the process...highly recommend!!! read more

My husband and I were absolutely floored by the ceremony Hope created for us. She took the time to really get to know us and understand our relationship, as well as our hopes and expectations for the day. On top of that she is a fabulous public speaker and a genuinely soothing presence. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I highly recommend hiring Hope as your officiant. She responds to all your questions in a timely manner. She is familiar with the court system and requirements. We are very grateful for all her help with the process. read more

Perfection every step of the way! Hope, you made this occasion so special for us! Everything, from communication, creativity, and even making my dream come true with your connections on the site, was so exceptionally done! read more

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Our experience with Hope was great! she respected and adhered to all our desires for our ceremony, making what was only an online ceremony (Due to the pandemic) feel very real to us, and very moving. We were impressed by how she inculcated our stated desires for the ceremony into how she conducted the ceremony And bringing to it her own personality that made the entire experience altogether enjoyable, joyful, funny and moving all at once. !! read more

Hope was truly amazing through the entire wedding process, she made it feel like a breeze. She was in constant contact with us to make our vows our own and personalized them beautifully. The day of our wedding she was able to organize our wedding party and made sure our ceremony ran smoothly. We cannot recommend Hope enough! read more

Love her! We had originally booked another officiant (I had not heard of Hope) but she cancelled on us and had Hope sub in for her. I'm so glad Hope ended up being our officiant! Hope was incredibly nice, understanding, and diligent with her work, especially at such short notice. We kept in touch (I'm a big fan of communication and she did not disappoint) and on the day of, she arrived earlier than us, made sure our spot in Central Park would be cleared for us (thanks btw!), and was THE friendliest. She was super friendly, welcoming, and funny throughout the whole event. My now husband (yay!) and I were talking and we both said we felt like we had known her all our lives and like she was a family friend. Not sure how someone is able to put out that good energy out there, but Hope certainly did. We felt totally comfortable around her and she made everything go smoothly. We could not have asked for a better officiant. So glad she married us. Thank you so much Hope!! read more

Hope was the PERFECT officiant for our wedding ceremony. We had a Zoom wedding and Hope's high energy and beautiful speech made it a lovely event. Since all this was new to us, especially doing a formal document sign over Zoom, she was skilled in the details of how to complete all paperwork properly and quickly so we could stay focused on the fun part of having our families together over video chat. I would absolutely recommend Hope to anyone looking for an officiant! In person or on Zoom. :) -Elle Sears read more

Within minutes of meeting with Hope, ewe knew that we wanted her to officiate our wedding. She was exactly what we wanted, warm, vibrant and accommodating. Hope allowed us to make our day truly ours, including all the laughs during the ceremony! We cannot thank her enough for making our day so special! Jess & Becky read more

My husband and I can't thank Hope enough for arranging such a beautiful ceremony for us! We both have super hectic schedules and wanted a short and sweet official wedding for legal paperwork (with a bigger wedding planned for sometime next year) and Hope really went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. The logistics were a little crazy with our families attending on Zoom from across the globe and she was so patient with our multiple last minute changes. On top of that, the way she officiated our wedding was absolutely beautiful. If you're reading this, then look no further and book her ASAP! read more

Hope did a phenomenal job officiating our wedding. Her consultation process was very intimate, which resulted in an incredibly personalized ceremony that engaged every member of the audience. We loved how she was able to incorporate elements from multiple religions and cultures in a very cohesive manner, and felt that she added a tremendous amount of value to a very special moment in our lives. Hope comes with our highest recommendation and should be strongly considered by anyone looking for somene to officiate their wedding. read more

Hope was an amazing officiant for us! She put together a wonderful ceremony and incorporated everything we wanted (my wife is Indian American and Hope was able to incorporate important Indian traditions to our ceremony as well). She worked well with our pre wedding timeline by getting things done sooner vs later so we had ample time to review everything and make sure it was exactly what we were looking for. We received many compliments from our guests about Hope - would highly recommend! read more

My now-husband and I worked with Hope for pre-marital counseling prior to our wedding last month and couldn't have been happier with her services. She is thoughtful, diligent, funny, and has a passion for her profession. We both not only really enjoyed the process but felt that at the end that we had had important conversations we otherwise might not have in addition to becoming equipped with tools for conflict resolution and overall communication. I highly highly recommend working with Hope! read more

Hope is fantastic - a guiding beacon of Zen in the midst of a prolonged and stressful planning process, and on the day of the wedding her presence with my bride and I up in front of the crowd was just the epitome of warmth and welcome. Raymond's review does a good job of summarizing Hope's planning process. I'll just add that we felt comfortable with Hope immediately, and that she was constantly giving us guidance towards making the wedding planning more manageable and in creating a ceremony that worked well for us. We also were looking for a more customized ceremony, and Hope worked with us through many drafts (and changes of mind) to bring together a ceremony that felt very fresh and that really captured the essence of our relationship. Her fee was very reasonable compared to other officiants we looked into, and was very well deserved based on the amount of time and work she put into the ceremony. During the ceremony Hope's presence was great, and really helped to relax me and pull me into the moment. Her delivery was clear, natural, and genuine. She was able to make the crowd laugh a bit to lighten the moment, and struck a perfect balance between a light, happy feel and the significance of the day. We developed our own unique unity ceremony, and she executed it as easily as if it had been done a million times before. After the ceremony everyone raved about the personal touches and about Hope's delivery of them, and all of my family who had some time to speak with her mentioned how sweet she is. I'd like to add one last thing. We did not have a wedding party, so for most of the ceremony it was just me, the bride, and Hope up there. During a portion of the ceremony where a friend of ours read a poem, I noticed that Hope quietly stepped over behind the bride and adjusted her veil, so it fell better on both sides of her body. It is this ease of presence and attention to detail that make Hope great at what she does. I'd recommend her to anyone. read more

If the sounds of sobbing during our ceremony were any indication, Hope is absolutely FANTASTIC! My husband and I immediately clicked with her during our initial meeting, and I loved her warm aura and genuine interest in us as a couple. You can tell she really loves what she does, and this shines through in the beautiful ceremony that she writes. We both sat down and worked on a short questionnaire separately, and then answered a few questions together, and she took all of our responses and wove them into a truly tear-jerking ceremony that captured our relationship perfectly. She was also extremely helpful as we both chose to write our own vows -- offering advice, sample vows, and excellent feedback, which we both really appreciated! Hope was such a doll to work with through the process, and was so accommodating and resourceful. She even sent us a few articles that she thought we'd appreciate, which was such a delightful, personal touch. I couldn't recommend Hope any higher! We're still getting rave reviews from friends and family about what a beautiful ceremony it was. :) read more

Choosing Hope to be our officiant was one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process. She brought warmth, originality, humor and humility to the wedding ceremony and made everyone at the wedding feel that they were a part of our union that day. Hope had a tall order, creating a formal wedding that was also joyful, non-denominational, multicultural, and not boring :) We had many individuals come up to us after the wedding and say it was the most meaningful ceremony that they had ever been to. Hope did a wonderful job of making the ceremony feel truly "us." Everyone from my 93 year old grandmother to the more rowdy guests appreciated her ability to bring everyone together in support of this new marriage. Very few women had mascara that did not run that day. Thank you so much Hope we could not have found anyone who could have aligned our ceremony any better with how we wanted to feel that day! read more

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New Wife and I had the pleasure of having Hope Mirlis officiate our July 2018 wedding. She brought a warm and loving presence to our special day, and was a joy to work with in preparing for it. My fiancee and I knew we wanted a personalized and non-religious ceremony, but had no idea how to create one. Hope skillfully guided us through the process by making great suggestions and then working with our edits. The end result was a personal and moving ceremony that resonated with everyone present. People even asked for a copy of the ceremony script! I would recommend her enthusiastically if you're in the market for a warm, funny, and sensitive officiant. read more

I can't recommend Hope enough. Weddings are normally a stressful time for couples; from meeting her initially all the way through to the wedding itself, she was always easy to contact, responsive, and accommodating, thus making our preparations so much easier. We had only 30 guests at the ceremony (all standing at a restaurant's foyer space). We wanted the ceremony to be less formal, more fun,relaxed and intimate. Hope suggested we meet first informally before agreeing to anything. We met her and we immediately liked her. She was funny, easy going but always professional. She wanted her client's ceremonies to be as customized as possible. Not a cookie cutter boring ceremony. We are very impressed with how through her questionnaire (about 10 simple questions), she crafted such an intimate and unique ceremony for us. She captured each of our personalities into the writing, and also figure out a way to tell our love story in an engaging way. At the ceremony, she spoke eloquently, and had a wonderful presence. All our family and friends thought she was fantastic (she also got them laughing a bit) and it was such a beautiful ceremony. Since most couples are worry about budget, we thought her price was reasonable in NYC. She really puts a lot of time into the drafting stage (we easily went through 5 revisions with her, mainly because we would edit little things here or there). read more

Hope was the perfect officiant! My husband and I hired Hope to do our legal ceremony. We previously had our religious Hindu ceremony in August but needed to do the official legal paperwork and wanted it to be special. Hope for sure made the moment exceptional! Prior to the ceremony, she had us fill out a short questionnaire. She included the questionnaire information we gave her in our ceremony to ensure she did exactly what we wanted. Additionally, Hope helped us throughout the whole process! She recommended photographers and made sure we were aware of all the paperwork requirements. She was very careful in her COVID safety protocols (it rained the day of and so we needed to to carry out the ceremony indoors) and was flexible with any last minute changes that we needed. Would highly recommend Hope! read more