Couple embracing in a park gazebo after their elopement ceremony in New Jersey

NJ & NYC Elopement OfficiantEnglish & Español

Your “I do.”
Made simple.

A heartfelt ceremony without the overwhelm. We guide you through the marriage license, ceremony, and filing — with packages from $375. Same-day ceremonies available.

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Sound Familiar — Section

Sound familiar?

If you’ve said any of these, you’re exactly where you should be.

“We just want to be married.
“We don’t need a huge wedding.
“We’d rather spend it on a house or the honeymoon.
“Honestly? We’re overwhelmed.
“Can someone just tell us what to do?

Yes — someone can. That’s the whole point of Simple Marriages. Tell us where you’re starting, and we’ll map out every single step.

Book your free 15‑minute call

No pressure, no judgment — just a plan.

How It Works — Section

How it works

Married in three simple steps

1

Book a free call

Tell us your story and your timeline. We’ll answer every question and recommend the right package — no pressure.

2

We handle the details

License guidance, choosing your town or venue, permits, and all the paperwork. You’ll always know exactly what to do next.

3

Say “I do”

Show up and get married. We make it beautiful, personal, and completely stress‑free — in English or Spanish.

Simple Marriages

North Jersey • NYC • Online

Your love. Your day. Beautifully simple.

Heartfelt ceremonies. Thoughtful guidance. A celebration that feels like you.

Bride and groom holding hands during a simple riverside wedding ceremony with their officiant in a New Jersey park

Simply Legal

$375

A little ceremony. A lifetime of love.

  • English or Spanish ceremony
  • Marriage-license guidance
  • Personalized with your names
  • Ring or Holding Hands Exchange
  • Local park recommendations
  • License completed & filed
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A more personal touch

Newlyweds and their daughter under a white floral arch on the Hudson River waterfront with the Manhattan skyline

Signature Elopement

$525

Your simple wedding, beautifully done.

  • Everything in Simply Legal
  • Help finding your ceremony location
  • Personalized vows & ceremony script
  • Wedding-day timeline guidance
  • Vendor recommendations
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Couple showing their wedding rings to a phone camera during a live online wedding ceremony by a park pond

Online Wedding

$425

Celebrate together, wherever you are.

  • Live virtual ceremony
  • Step-by-step paperwork guidance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • English or Spanish
  • License completed & filed
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Why Couples Choose Us — Section
Victor and Jessica at a Simple Marriages ceremony
Veteran &
family‑owned
since 2009

Why couples choose us

You’re not hiring an officiant. You’re getting a guide.

We help you choose the location

Not sure which town, park, or venue? We know NJ and NYC, and we’ll match you to a spot that’s legal, beautiful, and on budget.

We walk you through the paperwork

Marriage license, timing, requirements — we tell you exactly what to bring and when, so nothing holds up your “I do.”

We keep you on track, even last‑minute

Short on time or planning close to the date? We map out what needs to happen and when — no panic, no guesswork.

Same‑day & last‑minute weddings

Short on time? On a deadline? We do same‑day and last‑minute ceremonies without the panic.

LOVED BY COUPLES

Hundreds of happy “I do”s.

★★★★★

“Victor really put us at ease before the wedding. Thanks to his help and the great work he did, our ceremony was perfect!”

Yvonne Lastra

Jersey City, NJ

★★★★★

“Simple Marriages made our elopement very special. Jessica made the planning very easy, and Alba made our ceremony go smoothly. Everything was perfect!”

Saira Villatoro

Hoboken, NJ

★★★★★

“Simple Marriages really made our wedding the most memorable ceremony ever. My wedding was multicultural, and they handled everything beautifully.”

Roxanne Parmar

Union City, NJ

Whoever you are

A simple wedding for every kind of couple.

Immigration couples

Legally valid ceremonies and expert paperwork guidance to navigate your process with total confidence.

Busy professionals

Prefer to text? We will seamlessly manage all your timeline details around your busy schedule.

Second marriages

A beautiful, simple ceremony focused entirely on your unique love story without unnecessary traditions.

Military couples

Proudly veteran-owned. We handle your timeline with the exact respect, speed, and efficiency deserved.

Your questions, answered

No mistakes, No guessing

We walk you through exactly where to apply, what to bring, and the timing. New Jersey has a short waiting period, and we’ll make sure you’re on schedule — done right the first time.

Almost anywhere — a park, a rooftop, city hall, your backyard, or a favorite spot in NYC. If you’re not sure, we’ll recommend beautiful, budget-friendly locations that are legal and permit-friendly.

Sometimes, depending on the location. We’ll tell you upfront whether one is needed and how to get it — no surprises on your wedding day.

We handle it. Once you say “I do,” we make sure the license is signed, submitted, and filed correctly so your marriage is fully legal.

Exactly how you want it — short and sweet, or personal and heartfelt. We’ll help you choose readings, vows, and a flow that feels like you.

Fast. We offer same-day and last-minute ceremonies whenever the timing allows — just tell us your deadline and we’ll make it work.

A Few of Our Favorite Finds

Make Your Elopement Feel Even More Complete

From vow books to portable flower arches, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite finds to make your “I do” feel just as intentional — no registry required.

Shop Elopement Essentials
  • Marriage license steps, in plain English
  • Where you can legally hold your ceremony
  • Our favorite photo-ready NJ & NYC spots

Get our free 5-page guide, The Stress-Free NJ & NYC Elopement Blueprint — everything from legal requirements to the most beautiful, budget-friendly places to say “I do.”

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