Church of Ancient Ways
Marie April Gismondi ~ Wedding Officiant
516-785-4191
Denise and Sal
Married at
The Riviera
in  Massapequa,
Long Island New York
When asked why they
picked their rings they
jokingly said "They're
pretty, We're pretty..."
Love them!
Photo Thanks to
The
Right Angle Studios
The wedding ceremony shouldn't be the thing that you and your guests have to suffer through
to get to the good part. I promise you a meaningful, enjoyable, ceremony that everyone will
remember for years to come.

My name is April and I would be honored to be your wedding officiant!
My associates and I specialize in Couple Centered Wedding Ceremonies.
What does that mean? It means that no two marriage ceremonies are the same, just as no two
couples are the same. We offer 21st Century Wordsmithing for all of life's most important
occasions. So let us help you find the words to the song your hearts share. We can include all
the aspects of a traditional ceremony that are important to you and leave out the things that
are not. We listen and we care. Choosing us as your clergy, wedding officiant, wedding
minister, or Humanist Celebrant takes all the worries out of planning the perfect wedding
ceremony.
~ Civil Marriage Ceremonies - Justice of the Peace Style Ceremonies ~
~ Traditional, Alternative, Spiritual, Religious, Interfaith Ceremonies ~
~ Wedding Minister and Rabbi Team Available ~
~ Quality Service, Reasonable Rates ~
~ Recommended and Trusted by Top Locations ~
~ High Quality PA System Included ~
~ No Premarital Counseling Required ~
~ Serving the New York City, Long Island, Tristate area ~
~ Writing Services Available ~
~ National and International Wedding Inquiries Welcome ~
~ Elopement Specials ~

Although I go anywhere and everywhere,
I am primarily a NYC and Long Island wedding officiant.

Whether you are getting married near or far, please feel free to explore this website.
It is intended to be a resource for couples, ministers and officiants alike.
All I ask is that you do not republish anything that I have written without permission and a
credit to authorship with a link back to my website.
All the material on this website is protected by copyright laws.

For Civil Marriage Ceremonies in the Hudson Valley Area
(Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and beyond)
Please contact
Isaac Bonewits of Hudson Valley Civil Ceremonies
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Kristy & Ismial
Aren't they a georgous couple?
They were married in January of 2009 at the Inn at New Hyde Park..  
Click here to see a video of their vows
Photo and Video thanks to Jack and Tim of
A Beautiful Day Photography and Video