New England Wedding Officiant

 

About Me

Choosing the right Wedding Officiant is very important!

You want everything to be perfect for your upcoming wedding... and that includes the officiant, because the right officiant can insure that your wedding will be a very special day.

Hello, I'm Rev. Ernest Chiaradonna and I believe I'm just the kind of wedding officiant you're looking for because I absolutely love what I do and can think of no greater satisfaction than helping sweethearts and lovers become happily married couples.

I have been referred to as both non-denominational and multi-denominational and I guess both are true. Although an ordained Universal Life minister since 1978, I am not governed by any one religion or belief system, and yet, I embrace the belief systems of all people.

Unlike some priests and ministers who can only perform ceremonies allowed by the doctrine of their church, or a Justice of the Peace who may not be able to offer a spiritual aspect to your ceremony, as an inter-faith minister and certified wedding officiant I enjoy the freedom to  perform weddings and joining ceremonies tailored to your individual situation.

Want a religious ceremony? No problem. Want a completely non-religious ceremony? Again; No problem. Want a little of both? You guessed it; No problem!

I can provide you with an entire beautifully personalized ceremony, so you'll have one less thing to stress about, or you can pick and choose the parts you like or don't like. It's entirely up to you. You can even write your own vows if that is your desire. The point is, I'm flexible and I'll work with you to insure that your wedding ceremony is exactly what you want it to be.

My Credentials

- Ordained ULC Inter-faith Minister since 1978

- Graduate of the Professional Wedding Officiant Training School

- Graduate of the prestigious Dale Carnegie Institute, with honors and awards in Public Speaking and Human Relations.

- Doctor of Divinity - Universal Life Church Seminary

These credentials exceed the requirements needed to lawfully perform wedding ceremonies and sanctify marriages throughout the United States.

What's Next?

If you are now considering me to perform your Wedding Ceremony, Thank you. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to be considered.

The next step is for you to give me a call or send me an email telling me about your upcoming ceremony; especially the date and time so I can check my calendar. At that time you can also ask any questions you may have. I promise to answer you fully and honestly.

Once we've made that initial contact and have confirmed that your date is available, the next step is to schedule our first meeting. It's really that simple.

During our meeting we'll get to know each other and discuss your thoughts, ideas and visions for your special day. We'll talk about the steps you must take to obtain your wedding license and what happens to it once the ceremony is over. We'll also talk about how, together, we are going to create a wedding ceremony that you and your guests will remember fondly for many years to come.

If, during our meeting, you are satisfied that I'm the person you want to perform your ceremony, it is highly recommended that you reserve your special date at that time as my calendar fills up quickly (several 2009 dates are already booked).

If you still need time to "think it over" that will not be a problem, I will hold your date for 48 hours after our meeting. Beyond that it will again be available to the first couple who reserves it with a retainer.