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Reverend Shobha Diane Hughes is an ordained interfaith, intercultural wedding minister/officiant in New York City She embraces all cultures, religions, spiritual paths and traditions,Her ceremonies are written based on the spirit of love, and so honor all love's expressions . Her years of experience with weddings and ceremony will connect you to the reason for your big day; the love you share and the commitment you're making to each other. combining the joy and emotions felt on your big day, Reverend Hughes makes the ceremony the highlight of your wedding. She creates a unique, individually crafted ceremony that speaks to you and your guests. If you are unsure where to start or how you would like to shape your ceremony, Reverend Hughes will work with you one-on-one to explain and help you create your special day.

Services Offered

  • Pre-wedding consultations
  • Writing and customization of ceremony
  • Help writing personal vows
  • Performance of ceremony
  • Marriage license filing with the City Clerk’s office


Reverend Hughes as an ordained interfaith, interspiritual, and non-denominational minister also offers pre-marital counseling to get you ready for your important day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$600

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$400

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$160

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$70

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
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Zachary D. Sent on 09/20/2021
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great wedding officiant!

did a great job officiating our wedding! was very polite and experienced. would definitely recommend to anyone looking for someone to officiate their wedding.
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Davide M. Sent on 10/04/2021
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Thank you Shobha for making our day perfect!

We were on the hunt for an officiant on short-notice and came across Shobha - and we're so glad we did! Leading up to the ceremony, Shobha made sure to occasionally connect with us to get to know us a little better. We were just looking for something quick and gave her all the creative freedom as we're not religious. Shobha managed to exceed our expectations - making our small ceremony more memorable and heartfelt than we could've imagined. She is the sweetest person ever and not to mention, very personable. We are so genuinely happy with the experience that we would recommend her to anyone who's looking for an officiant.
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Amanita H. Sent on 11/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully flexible and helpful!

Shobha was fantastic! Wonderfully collaborative, warm, and flexible. She really worked with us so that our ceremony was exactly what we wanted, even during this crazy pandemic!
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