About this vendor
Congratulations on finding your partner to share your life with. I would be delighted to be your wedding officiant at your wedding ceremony.
I have officiated hundreds of weddings since being ordained an Interfaith Minister in 2009 and am licensed in all states. I will gladly meet with you, if possible in person or on Zoom, to discuss your wedding plans and to get to know one another.
If you so choose I like to individualize your ceremony by weaving your personalized love story which I gather from my special questionnaire that I provide you with. Some examples of the questions are the story of how you met, how you knew this person was the one, and what special qualities your partner has that make you a better person. This is always an addition to your own wedding wishes.
Please review my Google business, Wedding Wire, Thumbtack, the Knot, as well as my website testimonials below to get a better sense of how I’ve helped other couples to have a wedding ceremony that they will forever remember:
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https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/reverend-ron-sheppard-new-york-ny-2009825
https://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/reverend-ron-sheppard-new-york/06447d10c3a685f5.html
https://www.thumbtack.com/profile/reviews
www.reverendronsheppard.com
If you are considering a Central Park wedding ceremony my packages for them are located on my website.
I'm available to answer your questions and discuss your thoughts to help provide you both with a smooth and stress-free wedding ceremony.
My best,
Reverend Ron
917-886-5970
Details
Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Baha'i Faith
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Catholic
- Mormon
- Protestant
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Ron was amazing. He let me know ahead of time that the elopement spot is under construction and gave us alternatives. Arrived on time, with a nice suit and performed the ceremony b...
eautifully. We are so thankful to have be part of our special day.
We cannot recommend Reverend Ron highly enough to anyone looking for a wedding officiant in Central Park!
From the moment we met him, he struck us as warm, charismatic, classy,...
and incredibly personable. What impressed us most was his ability to take the information and stories we shared with him and turn them into a ceremony that felt so personal and genuine. He captured our personalities and relationship beautifully, incorporating the details we had provided in a way that made it feel as though he had known us for years. That is such a special gift, and it made our ceremony all the more meaningful.
Reverend Ron was also the picture of professionalism and elegance. He arrived impeccably dressed and perfectly groomed, and his confident, engaging presence was a wonderful fit for our Central Park wedding. He has a natural charisma and warmth that put us at ease while still bringing a sense of occasion and class to the ceremony.
What made the experience even more special was that his thoughtfulness extended well beyond our wedding. He generously took the time to share restaurant recommendations and suggestions for things to see and do while we were in New York. It was such a kind personal touch and a reflection of how much he genuinely cares about the couples he works with.
Our wedding day was incredibly special, and Reverend Ron played a meaningful part in making it that way. If you are planning a wedding in Central Park and want someone who combines professionalism, elegance, charisma, and the ability to make your ceremony feel uniquely yours, look no further. We would recommend him without hesitation!
Thank you, Reverend Ron, for helping make the start of our next chapter so memorable.
Rev Ron was perfect for us. He's very down to Earch, listens to exactly what you want, and gives a great speech for your marriage! If you need someone who nails exactly what you ...
are looking for in your marriage then definitely talk to Rev Ron. Honestly, a great guy
Hi Reverend Ron,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our wedding day. Jen and I truly appreciated your easy-going nature and professionalism ...
throughout the entire process. Your words during the ceremony were heartfelt and beautifully delivered, and it meant so much to us to have you there.
We honestly couldn’t have done it without you. You helped make the day stress-free and memorable, and we’re so glad you were part of it.
Thanks again for everything!
Like most wedding days, ours didn’t go entirely as planned—we ended up running about 40 minutes late to the Ladies Pavilion due to an unexpected mishap at the hotel. Despite that, ...
Rev. Ron was calm, gracious, and incredibly accommodating. He arrived right on time with my soon-to-be husband, and without missing a beat, adjusted to the delays and helped keep everything on track.
The ceremony itself was absolutely beautiful. Rev. Ron took great care to acknowledge my husband’s late father, as well as other family members we’ve lost, which meant so much to us both. He handled our interfaith marriage with such thoughtfulness—my husband being Hindu and our family being Christian—and created a ceremony that felt seamless and inclusive for everyone present.
What could have been a stressful situation turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of our lives, thanks to Rev. Ron’s kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. We are so grateful for the warmth he brought to our day and will always remember the ceremony as something truly special.
Excellent communication before and leading up to the ceremony. Lots of tips and hints about NY. We had some good restaurant recommendations too.
He made the ceremony extra specia...
l for us. His beautiful words made us both cry. He was really kind submitting our paperwork for us after the event.
Would definitely recommend.
Thank you again.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant than Reverend Ron. He led a beautiful ceremony that was heartfelt, short and sweet — exactly what we had hoped for. We had origi...
nally planned to write our own vows, but after reading his, we knew nothing could say it better. Reverend Ron also gave us a short questionnaire beforehand, which allowed him to personalize the ceremony with the perfect touches that made it feel uniquely ours. His presence was calming, genuine, and grounded, and he made everything feel effortless and meaningful. Highly recommend!
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of having Reverend Ron Sheppard officiate our wedding in August 2024, and we couldn’t have asked for better! From the very beginning, he ...
was incredibly flexible and accommodating, making the entire process seamless and stress-free.
What truly stood out to us was how much he genuinely cared. He took the time to get to know us so that he could craft a ceremony that was very personal and meaningful!
Communication was effortless; he was always easy to reach and incredibly reliable. Any time we had a question or needed guidance, he was there with warmth and reassurance.
Our ceremony was nothing short of unforgettable. Reverend Ron created an atmosphere that was heartfelt, intimate, and full of love. His words resonated not only with us but with every single guest in attendance. We received so many compliments on how special and personal our ceremony was, thanks to him.
If you’re looking for an officiant who truly cares about his work Reverend Ron is the one. He is thoughtful, caring, and truly dedicated to giving couples the wedding ceremony they want. We are forever grateful to have had him be such a meaningful part of our day.
Thank you again, Reverend Ron! You are the best!
Rev. Ron spoke beautifully and incorporated everything that we wanted to include in our ceremony. It was thoughtful, personal, and concise! Would definitely recommend Rev. Ron!
Reverend Ron was a true professional, expertly guiding my wife and me through our nuptials, and doing so with poise and grace. It was a pleasure to share the experience of marryin...
g my true love with Reverend Ron.
Easy to work with and punctual. Would recommend!
I highly recommend Rev Ron to anyone who is looking for a warm, caring, professional (and handsome!) wedding officiant. He married us on Central Park on a lovely Sunday. Our photog...
rapher ran late but Rev Ron was patient and waited for us to be ready. His words during the ceremony were deeply touching. And he was always available to answer any questions we had. Thank you Rev Ron!
Oh Rev. Ron, we adore you... I am beyond grateful we chose him to officiate our wedding. He took the time in getting to know us as a couple and made it such a personal experience!...
Planning a New York wedding from California can be challenging, but we felt in the best of hands with Rev. Ron. He officiated our ceremony and created the most beautiful experience - his words, comfort and support for me and my now husband made the experience one to always cherish. "Thank you" will never be enough.
Rev Ron put together the most beautiful Central Park wedding ceremony for us. We found him online when planning our NY destination wedding. He took the time to get to know us via Z...
oom before he wrote our vows. We appreciate all the time and attention to detail to make our day perfect. 100% would recommend.
Rev. Ron is a true gentleman. He made every moment feel special and spent time getting to know us. We only spent an hour with him, but felt like we had known him our whole lives. ...
What an amazing life he has lived! The perfect person to join us in marriage and send us on our own adventures.
Ron Sheppard is an amazing officiant! Thank you for making our wedding ceremony special! Ron was very supportive and responsible through the whole process of preparing to ceremony....
We felt comfortable during the ceremony and received lots of compliments afterwards. Thank you!
Ron was so sweet and included everything we asked for during the reading for our ceremony. Our families loved him and during our initial interview with Ron we felt at ease and kn...
ew he was the right person for us! Thank you again Ron for officiating our wedding!
We had a great experience having Reverend Ron do our ceremony. Even on such short notice he was very responsive and helpful leading up to the ceremony. He was also very helpful on ...
the day of the wedding and really tailored the experience based on our beliefs and personal story. Highly recommend!
Ron met us at the venue (Central Park / Wagner Cove) and did a great job officiating our wedding. He was a comforting presence on what can be a busy and emotion-filled day. He als...
o filled out all the needed fields on the marriage license and showed us how to complete it.
Reverend Ron is amazing! As soon as we chatted with him for our consultation we immediately knew he would be perfect to officiate our Brooklyn wedding. Leading up to the day he wa...
s so easy to work with and sent us a sample of what he would say for us to review beforehand. Our ceremony was equal parts funny and sentimental and absolutely perfect. So many people came up to us after to comment that they loved what he had to say. He truly made our day unforgettable.
Rev. Ron was such a wonderful officiant for our marriage ceremony! We would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone I know that is in the market for a wedding ceremony officiant. Rev. Ron ...
made us feel comfortable the first time speaking with him. Prior to our ceremony, his communication was superb, went above and beyond to make sure we were prepared prior to the big day. We have made a friend with Rev. Ron! Thanks again!
Rev Ron is the REAL DEAL!
He was the perfect officiant.
He communicated well, is concise, and professional.
Thank you Rev Ron for sealing our union and making it special.
Reverend Ron is a wonderful officiant. We went through 2 venue changes and 3 different ceremony plans due to the pandemic and Reverend Ron stuck by us the entire time. He offered...
advice and called to check up on us and see how things were going. A few days before the wedding, he called to confirm and and see how we were doing. He is a kind and caring soul and my wife and I appreciated how he took the time to get to know us and our story, which he used at the ceremony. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding.
Rev Ron was truly amazing and accommodating for our wedding. He was helpful in writing down the ceremony and sharing our story. He was early to the ceremony allowing us time to sig...
n the license, he met with us before the wedding to go over exactly what we wanted, and he delivered a beautiful homily. My husband and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone to officiate their wedding.
Ron was a delight to plan our happy day with. He was informed, relaxed and happy to adapt to our plans. As we got married in Central Park in December, he also put up with the cold ...
admirably!
We couldn’t recommend him enough. Thanks Ron!
Reverend Ron did such a great job officiating our wedding. Reverend Ron sent us a list of questions before the ceremony to get to know us and our love story. He did an amazing job ...
putting our answers into the ceremony. I highly recommend him! Thank you reverend Ron for making our day extra special!!
Even before our ceremony, we considered 'Reverend Ron' to be not merely our officiant, but a friend as well! He did all within his power to make a reality of the several elements t...
hat we had envisioned for our wedding; first, by carefully listening to our ideas, then by asking a few insight-producing questions of his own and, finally, by taking an enthusiastic and flexible approach to crafting our specific event. We were, for example, very pleased at the care that he put into including "our story" into the brief, "multi-cultural" proceedings that were held outdoors in Central Park. This provided context for our guests regarding that which had brought us together and that which we believe will keep us together. Worth noting, also, are his manifestly positive spirit, his open personality and the solid, "common-sense" wisdom, (based on his own experiences,) with which he provided advice to further propel a couple such as us toward an optimistic future.
Ron was very easy to work with, provided ideas for our ceremony while being receptive to ours, and always professional. He always arrives early, and he brings some humor and lighth...
earted to the ceremony. He was a great fit for us!
Reverend Ron did a fabulous job with our wedding ceremony. From the very start, he was very thoughtful, professional and kind. He tailored the ceremony to what we wanted and talked...
about love and God in respects to our beliefs. He sent us the draft of the ceremony speech ahead of time for us to review and edit if we needed, but we didn't need to make any edits because it was beautiful. We would highly recommend him.
Reverend Ron was exactly who we were looking for in a wedding officiant. We knew when we emailed him and later face-timed him that he was the one. He is so responsive to emails, te...
xts, and personable. He truly tries to get to know you and makes your wedding day as special as can be. He was extremely reliable, pleasant, humorous in the best ways, and thoughtful. He's got a great voice - think cinematic picture-type. The city clerk took a while to send us our marriage license, and Rev Ron called them himself and expedited it for us. We couldn't be happier.
Are you in search for a wedding professional, who will be punctual, professional and makes your wedding a memorable one with dignity; stop looking! Rev. Ron Sheppard is the one you...
are looking for. We were very pleased!
Rev Ron exceeded our expectations as our Minister for our wedding. His ceremony was personal, funny, sweet and really made our wedding special. Many people commented on what a grea...
t service it was and how much they loved Rev Ron. I couldn't recommend Rev Ron more, he is so personable and trust worthy. Look no further than Rev Ron!
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