Bethesda Fountain Central Park             Rev. SJ Burns NY Wedding Officiant 202.253.3629 DC, MD, & VA only 1 pm - 6pm     NY Marriages license Info       Directory      Availability        Links      Blog      NY Frequently    Asked Questions       Reviews                 Washington DC                                                                                               to request a copy for your straight family, friends, co-workers, etc. click the image and change someone's life.	serving a diverse community since 2004 with over 1500 satisfied couples revsjburns@gmail.com          NYC Weddings (Manhattan Area) No longer serving the NYC area.  MD, DC, NoVA only.  Join us at our new site:  www.thedcmarriageknot.com     Congratulations!  Your decision to get married is awesome.    For some of you, marriage will be a continuation of a well established relationship.  While others will be entering into a partnership replete with surprises.  Either way, marriage is one of the most important rites and freedoms you have.    Selecting a NYC wedding minister or a ceremony officiant is not always easy.   The internet is replete with choices and  many preferred vendors' lists hold their favorites above all others.  Narrowing your choice down to one, should never be a daunting task.   And you should never have to settle for someone you don't resonate with or even like.    I have been selected by many couples because of my modern day ministerial style and experience.  Some of my reviews have depicted me as laid back, flexible, knowledgeable, reliable, trusting, with great deliverance, and a sense of humor.  My hours of operation in NY are listed below.   New York City (Manhattan) Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm   My service as a NY officiant and NYC wedding minister, is to help you shine on your special day.  I will work with you to create a uniquely special homily that demonstrates who you are.   Therefore, your ceremony can be spiritual, nondenominational, or nonreligious.    All paths of wisdom are welcome.  As an ordained minister of Spiritual Science, I have been trained to serve all beliefs and cultures openly and unconditionally.   NY marriages can be held: in a home, garden, park, mansion, banquet hall, country club, penthouse, ballroom, hotel, restaurant in the Manhattan area.   Letting me know where, when, and how to get there; puts me at the right place ahead of time.         Fees:     Central Park Elopements & Private Weddings $535 - up (Mon - Thursday) All weddings require a 21 day notice     Eloping  in NY is one way to reduce the stress and cost of a wedding.  If money is an issue for you right now, advice is coming to you from everywhere, and you feel the need to escape it all; consider eloping in New York (Central Park).  Elopement ceremonies can still have that personalized flair.   To book your elopement, or for an introductory meeting with me via Skype, email me at revsjburns@gmail.com.     Upon booking your NY elopement with me, you will receive a personalized draft ceremony for your critique and edits.   In addition, you will receive a selection of vow.   You may reserve your wedding date and time with a $100 nonrefundable  deposit.  This payment can be made by check , money order or through PayPal (and it is subtracted from your total fee).        About Me   I am, Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns, a registered NYC officiant, nondenominational minister, and marriage equality supporter.   Recently I have been rallying, testifying, and standing with Maryland state governor and other clergy in support of the Civil Marriage Protection Act (same sex marriages bill) for all families.   In 2004, I was inspired to serve those of all faiths and all cultures.  So I founded The Chapel of Love Ceremonies, then SJB Ministries LLC in 2006. My experience has shown me that many couples today, seek a celebrant who respects their beliefs, relationships, and values.   And my training has taught me to embrace cultural and spiritual diversity openly, lovingly, and unconditionally.    I am a licensed minister and graduate of the National Spiritual Science Center (School of Theology) in Washington DC.   The Spiritual Science Mother Church was founded in New York City in 1923.   I received further training in the administration of the holy sacraments, under the direction of a well known master administrator of the rites of passage.    Moreover; I am compassionate, ethical, and  professional.  And I will work hard with you to ensure that your wedding is memorable.     NYC Wedding Minister and Officiant AKA "The  Amtrak Clergy"                 NY Marriages and Central Park Elopements SJB Ministries LLC   Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns  NY Officiant and NYC Wedding Minister    646.845.9186 revsjburns@gmail.com   Serving Manhattan NY, Washington DC  & Baltimore Metropolitan Areas
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