Lucie Lucerino, Ordained Wedding Officiant

Lucie Lucerino is an ordained wedding officiant serving New York City from Staten Island. She writes each ceremony script herself, drawing on who you are as individuals, as partners and as a new family, and she encourages couples to use the ceremony to celebrate the life they are building.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

Lucie is a member of the LGBT community, and her ceremony business is LGBTQ+-owned. She performs weddings for people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions, and her stated acceptance of all backgrounds helps you start the conversation without having to explain yourselves.

Ceremony styles

• Faith-based and interfaith ceremonies
• Non-denominational and secular ceremonies
• Humanist and Pagan ceremonies
• Spiritual rituals such as a unity candle
• Personally written ceremony manuscripts

How to prepare

Come to your first conversation with a few stories: how you met, what changed when you decided to marry, and what you want guests to feel. A written manuscript works best when it contains real details. Decide how traditional you want the ceremony to be, and whether you want readings by friends or family.

Check your marriage license requirements well before the date. New York has a waiting period after the license is issued, and the officiant must be able to sign it. Ask Lucie how she handles rehearsals, timing and the paperwork, and share any religious or cultural elements you want included so they are explained properly to guests.

Where she officiates

Lucie is based on Staten Island and officiates across New York City. Ask about venues outside the five boroughs.