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About
Since 2013, I've enjoyed the privilege of bringing couples together in matrimony as their devoted and supportive officiant. In that time, I've learned to place all of my energy towards making the process as simple, comfortable, and fulfilling as possible for every couple I have encountered, allowing each couple the freedom to focus on the rest of their day knowing their officiant has the ceremony in hand.
I specialize in warm, highly personalized ceremonies in which I draw directly from the couple's life together and desires for the future to ensure that their chosen audience, whether a single witness or the hundreds of family and friends, understands what lead them to this day. Whether you want a to the point elopement, a serious affair, something more light-hearted, or something just brief and thoughtful because you've already said everything that matters to each other; I am here to fulfill your needs.
Kendall Franklin
Wedding Officiant
Overview
Hired 75 times
Serves New York, NY
Background checked
1 employee
13 years in business
Business hours
Sun6:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2021
2020
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Ikiua H.
Oct 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendall is one of the BEST weddingofficiants that I’ve ever seen officiate a wedding ! He was punctual , professional well spoken and pleasant. He was to our avail before the wedding to answer any questions that we had and to get to know my husband an I so that he could prepare his speech ( which we both almost cried hearing as it was so well put together and everything our hearts were saying ) . He made sure that our ceremony was perfect from asking the guest to silence their cellulars before the ceremony down to making sure our license arrived !!! The future brides who attended our wedding all asked for his contact information ….He is a definite recommend !
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Nakelia B.
Jul 17, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am so happy we went with Kendall. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. He was so professional and very hands on. He brought such a calming welcoming spirit to the ceremony. With his amazing choice of words and wittiness, he was able to bring lots a smiles and tears to the faces of our guests. I also appreciate how accommodating and thoughtful Kendall was. He showed up to the ceremony hall Early, and He gave such wonderful advice to me and my husband before the ceremony began. He was able to bring down a lot of our nerves and anxiety. With how stressful weddings can be we have so many regrets, However, Hiring Kendall is absolutely not one of them! We were so pleased with Kendall so much that we invited him to stay for our wedding reception. He did a phenomenal job and gave such amazing service. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special Kendall. We Appreciate you so much! ❤️
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • I'm flexible
Wedding Officiant
Raymond R.
Jun 7, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Trying to find an officiant is not an easy task, unless you enlist a friend or a local priest, a stranger taking such a big role in your day can be uneasy feeling. Kendall felt like an old friend, and delivered a beautiful, heartfelt, personal and moving ceremony. His balance of humor, humility and sweetness gave us a ceremony that guests were raving about. Please do not hesitate to make Kendall a part of your day, you will not regret it.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 151 - 200 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Zeki S.
May 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We were so incredibly thrilled to have Kendall as the officiant for our wedding! Kendall was always there for us, answering all our questions and making sure we felt heard. The ceremony he put together was absolutely perfect. It had just the right amount of meaning, a dash of humor, and it was so heartfelt. Plus, Kendall even made sure to remind both to bring our marriage license.
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Tia H.
May 19, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kendall was great. He made us personalized vows and added a touch of humor to keep the guests engaged. He was on time, and he accepted the assignment with only a few weeks to work with. I only wish he would have reminded myself and the groom about the ring fingers while exchanging our rings. We were both so nervous that it was a bit off but other than that everything was great. I would recommend him 💯. He provided us with a great wedding ceremony.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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Kendall Franklin
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The basic service is $400. There are no discounts for modifications to the service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I am all about making your wedding about you. The standard ceremony starts with a brief discussion of what the couple is looking for in their ceremony and an honest discussion about the cost and whether I can meet that need so that there are no surprises later. Afterwards, I set a meeting, either in-person or virtually, to get to know the couple and their journey towards marriage, in which I attempt to get as in-depth as possible in my questioning to ensure that no stone is left unturned in their story. I then offer each couple the opportunity to reach out with any questions or ideas about rituals to include, prayers, vows, guest involvement, or statements they'd like me to make and build their ceremony. Script examples are available upon request.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been actively performing marriage ceremonies since 2013 with positive reviews. I am known to be a strong listener and interpreter and highly empathetic. I also have experience troubleshooting with the clerk's offices of several counties within the states of New York and New Jersey to ensure that the couples marriages are processed and actualized.
