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About
With over 30 years experience in preparing and performing weddings, I am here to help you have the ceremony you design. As an ordained priest in an independent Catholic church, I am able to provide a Catholic ceremony that is sacramentally valid in the location of your choice. I also frequently lead simple civil ceremonies, interfaith marriages; and always work with you to customize a unique ceremony. My passion is to make your wedding a powerful expression of your love. All are welcome, heterosexual and LGBTQI+ are equally served.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 60 times
Serves Cortlandt Manor, NY
Background checked
1 employee
8 years in business
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2025
2024
2023
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Muslim
Interfaith
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Timothy C.
Oct 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Owen to join us together on our special day and he did an absolutely phenomenal job. He knew exactly what needed to be done and his warm personality makes you feel like you’ve known him forever. I would recommend Owen to anyone in need of an officiant.
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Owen Borda, PhD's reply
Tim, It was a true joy to celebrate with you, meet your families, and help you facilitate a phenomenal ceremony. I want to say again, the setting you created in the field was stunning. Many blessings be yours today and always. Owen
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Nicole B.
Aug 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Owen was phenomenal! I just couldn't pick anyone else after reading his story and when we officially got to meet him. He was very helpful throughout the process and made everything so easy! I would highly recommend him to anyone else looking for an officient. Thank you again Owen! Best wishes, Zack&Nicole
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Owen Borda, PhD's reply
Hello my friend!
Congratulations once again. It was a real joy to witness your love and offer blessings on your future. I have always held that the officiant and the cremony should be the most important and least stressful aspect of the endire wedding event. We gather to celelbrate your, your love, and share your joy. Blessings, Owen
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Kim G.
Oct 13, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Owen officiated our wedding on 10/11/24. He was friendly, calm, very organized and punctual. The ceremony was beautiful, religious yet not over the top and exactly what we had hoped for! We highly highly recommend him!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Stephanie s.
Jun 18, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Father Owen officiated our wedding a few days ago and he was nothing short of excellent. He was prompt, attentive, and caring. He responded to us very quickly anytime we reached out over the year and a half between booking and the actual ceremony. He answered any and all questions we had. He spoke clearly and concisely at the wedding itself. He even grabbed a towel to dab my forehead as I was sweating during our outdoor wedding. We can not thank him enough for he participation and we highly recommend him to anyone needing a priest for their wedding
Details: Wedding • Catholic • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen
Owen Borda, PhD's reply
It was a joy to celebrate with you. It was a beautiful ceremony that resonated deeply with me. Thank you for your invitation to join with you in this very special moment. Blessings today and always, Father Owen
Wedding Officiant
Brittany D.
Nov 9, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Father Borda officiated our 10.22.23 interfaith wedding alongside Rabbi Ron Broden. Father Broda took the time to meet with us several times throughout the planning process via phone and video call. We appreciated his openness to adapting to our ceremony drafts and his working so well alongside the Rabbi Broden. We received many compliments on the wedding ceremony and how well the officiants meshed. Highly recommended.
Details: Wedding • Interfaith • 151 - 200 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen
Owen Borda, PhD's reply
Thank you. It was an honor and a joy to work closely with Rabbi to make your ceremony all you imagined. Witnessing your love was a privilege. May many blessings be yours always. Father Owen
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have an established fee schedule that provides a guide to our conversation. I can be flexible. Some discounts apply.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After the initial email contact, we will arrange an initial conversation (unperson or remote) to review your hopes and imagination. We will put a plan in place at that point.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been providing planning and services to couples for over 30 years in Catholic, Christian, interfaith and secular settings. W a priest in the American National Catholic Church, I am honored to offer a Catholic option to couples that want to be a part of the tradition but are not comfortable I the Roman Rite.
