Rev. D.L. Murrain

Rev. D.L. Murrain is a wedding officiant in the Bronx, New York. Reverend Dawn is an ordained non-denominational minister who creates customized marriage ceremonies and is described as enthusiastic and inclusive.

Why she suits LGBTQ+ couples

Rev. D.L. Murrain is LGBTQ+-owned. An officiant who tailors each ceremony to the couple and encourages you to write your own vows gives you control over how your marriage is described and celebrated, in words that are plainly yours.

Services

• Customized wedding ceremonies
• Premarital counseling
• Guidance on writing your own vows
• Rehearsals
• Vow renewal ceremonies

Preparing your ceremony

Use any counseling sessions to talk about nerves, expectations and how you want the ceremony to feel. Draft your vows a few weeks early, read them aloud and keep them to a length you can say comfortably. Book a rehearsal so everyone knows where to stand and when to enter. Ask about the legal steps for your marriage license and paperwork.

Share the names and roles of anyone who will take part, and confirm how long the ceremony should run. If you plan a vow renewal later, she offers that as well. A short phone call a month before the wedding keeps details fresh and calms last-minute nerves.

Where she works

Reverend Dawn is based in the Bronx. Ask whether she travels to venues across the city and beyond.

Frequently asked

Does she offer counseling before the wedding?

Yes. Premarital counseling is part of her services.

Can I write my own vows?

Yes. She encourages couples to compose their own.