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About Weddings By Aretha
Based in Plainfield, Weddings By Aretha works with couples planning weddings throughout New York City, New York. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The James Ward Mansion and Forest Lodge NJ. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding officiant in New York City
How much does a wedding officiant cost in New York City?
Professional officiants in New York City commonly charge $300–$800, typically including a planning meeting, a personalized ceremony script, and rehearsal attendance at higher tiers. Ask to read or watch a past ceremony — their voice sets the tone for the most important twenty minutes of the day.
How does Lazo rank wedding officiants in New York City?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Weddings By Aretha
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The James Ward Mansion | 4.3 mi |
| Forest Lodge NJ | 4.4 mi |
| The Westwood | 5.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Weddings By Aretha to each venue listed on Lazo.
New York City weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 28° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 42° | 30° | 21% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 36° | 24% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 46° | 22% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 71° | 55° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 64° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 70° | 22% | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 69° | 21% | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 62° | 21% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 51° | 18% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 42° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 34° | 24% | 3:45 PM | 4:29 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New York Cntrl Pk Twr (1.7 mi from New York City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New York City.
Getting to New York City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| TEB Teterboro Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New York City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 33 Westervelt Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060, USA
- Where
- Plainfield · 25 miles west of central New York City
- Listed under
- Wedding Officiants
- In New York City
- One of 90 wedding officiants we list
- Phone
- (908) 525-8913
- Website
- Visit site
From Weddings By Aretha's website
“Explore New Jersey elopements by county, with clear guidance on marriage licenses, witnesses, and Certified Marriage Certificates across the state.”weddingsbyaretha.com
- Services they list
- Rehearsal, License filing, Elopements, LGBTQ+ couples
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,500
- In business since
- 2014
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from weddingsbyaretha.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Weddings By Aretha before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Plainfield
- Nearest venue
- The James Ward Mansion, 4.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 8 wedding venues
- Wedding Officiants nearby
- 1 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 6 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Edison, Garwood, Westfield, South Plainfield
Distances are straight-line from Weddings By Aretha; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New York City.
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