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New Jersey wedding officiant
Calm when it matters.
Present when it counts.
Personal, grounded ceremonies delivered with warmth, confidence, and just enough humor to keep everyone breathing.
The ceremony is not the warm-up act.
It is the moment your marriage begins.
Your ceremony should sound like you—not like a script pulled from a dusty binder.
Bollentin Ceremonies creates meaningful, personalized ceremonies that honor your relationship, your values, and the people gathered to celebrate with you.
Meet Michael
Your story deserves more than a template.
Every marriage begins with a single moment. My job is to help make that moment feel natural, meaningful, and unmistakably yours.
I do not believe in one-size-fits-all ceremonies. I take the time to learn about you, understand what matters most, and create a ceremony that reflects your relationship rather than someone else's script.
On your wedding day, I handle the details, guide the ceremony with confidence, and help create an atmosphere where you can focus on the only thing that really matters: each other.
Simple by design
The ceremony experience
Clear guidance from the first conversation through the final signature.
Create
We shape the structure, language, traditions, and personal details together.
Refine
You review the ceremony, make adjustments, and know exactly what to expect.
Celebrate
I lead the ceremony, handle the legal paperwork, and let you stay in the moment.
Ceremonies for real people
Services built around your day
Traditional, contemporary, spiritual, secular, intimate, elaborate—or something entirely your own.
Wedding Ceremonies
Personalized ceremonies shaped around your relationship, style, and priorities.
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Simple, meaningful ceremonies without unnecessary fuss or filler.
Interfaith & Non-Religious
Respectful ceremonies that honor different traditions—or intentionally avoid them.
Vow Renewals
A thoughtful way to celebrate the life you have built and the road still ahead.
Ceremony Rehearsals
Clear guidance so the wedding party knows where to stand, when to move, and what comes next.
Premarital Conversations
Optional practical sessions centered on communication, expectations, and shared direction.
Real ceremonies. Real couples.
A few moments from the aisle
“The best ceremonies do not try to impress the room. They make the room feel something true.”
Kind words
What couples remember
Calm when plans shift. Personal when it matters. A ceremony that feels like the two of you.
★★★★★
“He was receptive, understanding, and had a calm presence. He curated the ceremony from our questionnaire, and it was perfect—as if he had known us for years.”— Visha S.
★★★★★
“Michael was absolutely wonderful and thoughtful and really made our day perfect. He was patient and helped us make our furbabies part of our ceremony.”— Jared D.
★★★★★
“He got to know our origin story and delivered a ceremony that fit us perfectly.”— Joann C.D.
Clear pricing. No mystery math.
Investment
Every wedding is different. These figures provide a straightforward starting point.
Personalized Ceremony
From $300
- Planning consultation
- Personalized ceremony
- Coordination with venue or planner
- Marriage license completion
Ceremony Rehearsal
$150
Focused guidance for the couple, wedding party, and processional.
Premarital Conversation
$100 / session
Practical conversations about communication, expectations, and the road ahead.
Travel, holidays, unusual scheduling, or highly customized requests may affect the final quote. Everything is discussed before you book.
Good questions deserve plain answers
Frequently asked questions
Do you perform non-religious or interfaith ceremonies?
Yes. Every ceremony is created around the couple’s beliefs, values, and comfort level.
How personalized is the ceremony?
Very. Your ceremony is built from conversations and a questionnaire—not copied from a generic script.
Do you attend rehearsals?
Yes. Rehearsal support is available as an additional service.
Do you handle the marriage license?
I complete the officiant portion and explain what happens next under New Jersey requirements.
How far do you travel?
New Jersey and surrounding areas. Travel details are discussed before booking.
Let us begin
Tell me about your wedding.
Share the basics below. I will follow up to confirm availability, learn what you have in mind, and discuss the best fit.
Email
bollentinceremonies@proton.me
Service area
New Jersey and surrounding areas