Specialties
Getting married shouldn't take a year of planning. We make it simple.
Simple Marriages is a veteran-owned elopement and officiant service serving Hudson, Bergen, and Essex counties and New York City, with 800+ ceremonies performed.
* Signature Elopements for up to 40 guests, with your love story woven into the ceremony and help writing your vows
* Simply Legal ceremonies when you just want it official
* Online weddings by video call
* Religious, spiritual, or secular ceremonies
* Bilingual ceremonies in English and Spanish
* Add-ons like photography, flowers, and unity ceremonies
We also guide you through the marriage license step by step.
Send us your date and we'll let you know if we're available.
History
Established in 2009.
It started with a family elopement. Someone I love asked me to officiate, and I had no script and no experience, just a lot of heart. The ceremony was a hit, and soon friends of friends were asking me too.
Along the way, I noticed that couples didn't need a big production. They needed someone to make the process clear, handle the details, and make the moment personal.
So I built Simple Marriages around exactly that. I drew on my years in bank management and small business consulting to create a straightforward process that takes couples from "we want to get married" to "I do" without the stress.
Hundreds of ceremonies later, that's still the idea: your day, your way, done simply.
Meet the Business Owner: Victor A.
Hi, I'm Victor, a U.S. Navy veteran who has officiated weddings across New Jersey and New York since 2009.
I love elopements because when you strip away the guest lists and vendor spreadsheets, what's left is what matters: two people and the promise they're making.
Every ceremony starts with a script you can customize to your beliefs, traditions, and style. With our Signature Elopement, you'll also fill out a short questionnaire about your story, and I'll weave it into the ceremony and help you with your vows.
I teach citizenship prep at my local library, so I know confusing paperwork. I'll make sure you know exactly how to get your marriage license.
This is a business I plan to pass on to my children, so I treat every couple like family.
Send me your date. I'd love to hear your story.