Once Upon A Vow

Once Upon A Vow is a Brooklyn-based officiant team of two siblings, Dani and Karla, who write and lead personal ceremonies in New York City and Boston.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

They suit couples who want a ceremony shaped around them and nothing forced. The business states that it is LGBTQIA+ owned, and a queer couple praises on the site how Dani helped shape their ceremony. Guidance on rituals comes with no pressure to include anything that does not fit, and the officiants describe their style as modern and progressive. They also hold ceremonies that are bilingual, which suits families who speak more than one language.

What they offer

• Wedding ceremonies, microweddings and elopements
• Civil ceremonies and license signings
• Vow renewals
• Bilingual ceremonies in English and Spanish
• Help writing and editing vows
• A Friend Officiant Course

How they work

It begins with a relaxed intro call, then a contract. You complete questionnaires and have one or two video chats, depending on your package. The officiants help you choose rituals, draft the ceremony for you to preview and check in before the day, then officiate. The aim is a ceremony that feels like the two of you, with your own words at the center.

Where they cover

They are based in New York City and Boston and offer travel to other locations. This makes them a flexible choice for city weddings, microweddings and destination elopements.