Sam Ties The Knot

Sam Ties The Knot is the wedding officiant business of Samantha Freire in Long Island City, New York. It offers ceremonies, vow renewals, marriage license signings and elopements.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

The officiant states that she works with couples of all kinds, naming same-sex couples alongside interfaith, spiritual, non-religious and themed weddings. Ceremonies can be offered in English and Spanish, which helps couples with families who speak both.

What they offer

• Wedding ceremonies and elopements
• Vow renewals
• Marriage license signings
• Bilingual ceremonies in English and Spanish
• Day-of coordination and hosting or emcee services
• Planning tips and vendor recommendations
• Discounts for veterans and teachers

How they work

You can reach the business by phone, WhatsApp, email or Instagram. The officiant also helps beyond the ceremony, with day-of coordination and hosting, so one person can guide you through the key moments of the day. The website also offers planning tips and vendor recommendations, which is useful if you are organizing a New York wedding from scratch. Veterans and teachers are offered a discount, and the officiant works with couples who want a themed or non-religious ceremony as readily as a traditional one. You can talk through the order of the ceremony, readings and vows before you commit.

Where they cover

The business is based in Long Island City and covers New York, New Jersey and the wider tri-state area.