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Why Knot Wed is a wedding officiant service serving New York City and Long Island, creating heartfelt, personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique love story. From joyful celebrations to intimate elopements, LGBTQ+ weddings, and vow renewals, every ceremony is thoughtfully written with warmth and intention. As your officiant, I help set a calm, welcoming tone so you and your guests can be fully present in the moment. Through personal conversations and custom writing, your ceremony is crafted around your journey, values, and promises—so it feels meaningful, authentic, and truly yours. Why Knot Wed stands out by offering customized, inclusive ceremonies tailored to every couple’s style—modern, traditional, or anywhere in between. With exceptional communication, heartfelt storytelling, and a calming presence on your big day, we make your ceremony truly one of a kind. If you’re looking for a ceremony that feels personal and meaningful, I’d love to connect.
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Hired 23 times

Serves New York, NY

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2 years in business

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2025

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Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

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Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Muslim

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I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Veronica L.

Oct 13, 2025

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Jenn officiated our intimate wedding on 10/10/25 and she was amazing!!! From the beginning, she was super professional and went above and beyond to make sure everything was set for the big day. From the zoom call she set up with us to get to know our story to the entire breakdown of what was going to be said during the ceremony, she was on top of it all! We’re so grateful she was able to be part of our special day!

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

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Claire D.

Oct 9, 2025

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We can’t thank Jennifer enough for being such an important part of our wedding day. She made our ceremony truly unforgettable. The way you she personalized it — sharing how we fell in love and beautifully blending both our families — made every moment feel so meaningful and special. Her words perfectly captured our story and the love that brought us all together. So many of our guests mentioned how heartfelt and genuine the ceremony felt — it was everything we hoped for and more. Thank you again for the warmth, care, and thoughtfulness you put into every detail Jennifer. We are forever grateful to have had you lead us into this new chapter of our lives. With appreciation, Claire and Jeffrey💕

Details: Commitment ceremony • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Alyssa N.

Sep 30, 2025

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Jenn was amazing! The meetings we had with her were so detailed and she always wanted to make sure we were satisfied with any changes made and really got to know us. It meant a lot to have her officiate, would definitely recommend!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Nicholas B.

Sep 15, 2025

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Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Jean G.

Sep 28, 2025

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We cannot recommend Jenn from Why Knot Wed highly enough! From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly special. Jenn was both personal and professional, striking the perfect balance that made us feel comfortable and cared for throughout the process. She did an incredible job crafting our vows and the ceremony script. Her thoughtful write-up captured our love story beautifully, and the way she personalized everything showed just how much effort she put into making our day unique to us. At the end of the ceremony, Jenn added her own heartfelt touch, which was precious and unforgettable—it left us deeply moved. We will always remember Jenn for the role she played in our ceremony and celebration. She made the day magical, and we are so grateful for her presence, her words, and her kindness. If you are looking for someone who will exceed expectations and make your ceremony truly yours, Jenn is the one!

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Jenn Zappola

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