My name is Rev Alison Caiola and I am a second generation Ordained Interfaith Minister who performs Interfaith, Traditional Religious, Non Religious, Non-Denominational Spiritual, Civil and Commitment Wedding Ceremonies in New York City.   First, let me just say  CONGRATULATIONS to you.  Marriage is a joyful transformation, a journey that will last a lifetime. It is my honor and privilege to be part of the beginning facet of your journey.

Whether you are from out of town or from another country and are choosing New York City as your destination wedding location, or you are a resident of NYC, it will be my pleasure to custom craft and joyously perform your wedding ceremony.

As an engaged couple, when you contact me,  I immediately let you know that whatever type of wedding ceremony you envision, together we can create it.   My motto is "It's your day--everything is your way!"  It is also important for me to get to know you so that the ceremony reflects the warmth of our friendship.  If it is your wish,  it is my pleasure to design a ceremony that includes your  family with special readings, a beautiful rose ceremony  and even participation in the candle-lighting unity or sand unity ceremony portion of the service.  

If there are children brought into the marriage, and it is your desire, I can create a special portion of the ceremony where you address the children, vowing that you will be one loving family, and your home will always be a safe haven for them.

I work with you to create the perfect ceremony.  I give you different wedding ceremony choices, and you make the final decision  so that it is exactly what you have always envisioned it to be...and more!

For couples who are making NYC your destination wedding location, we can communicate by email and/or telephone.   By the time your wedding arrives, we will feel as if we are old friends!
My Vow To You 
I promise that your ceremony will be heart warming, fun, personal, beautiful and unique to the two of you!

 

Rev Alison was honored to recently be named recipient of  the Bride's Choice Awards 2009 which recognizes vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride's Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through surveys and reviews. Winning vendors have set the bar high for this competition, demonstrating excellent service and expertise in their industry.


Couples who chose NYC as their destination wedding site:

Wendy and Michael from California chose Central Park, NYC as their destination wedding site.  Belvedere Castle was a fitting wedding site in Central park for this "prince and princess'.
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman
updo by Joey Battisti
makeup by Jessica Golding

 Joni and Tom chose Shakespeare's Garden Central Park NYC as their romantic destination wedding location.
Photo courtesy of NYC photographer Jennifer Rozenbaum www.jenerations.com



Jacqui and Andrew from  UK have eyes only for each other in Grand Central Station.  They chose NYC as their Summer 2009 destination wedding.
Photo courtesy of NYC photographer Jennifer Rozenbaum www.jenerations.com

 

 

Elaine and Paul chose NYC Central Park for their destination wedding and their children couldn't have been happier!
Photo courtesy of NYC photographer Jennifer Rozenbaum www.jenerations.com

Emma and Dean from Dubai chose Central Park as their destination wedding site.  Even in the middle of winter, Ladies Pavilion is a beautiful backdrop for this lovely couple.
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman
updo by Joey Battisti
makeup by Jessica Golding

 

Jason and Claire from UK share a kiss and a pretzel during their winter wedding in Central Park
photo courtesy of Jennifer Rozenbaum Jenerations photography www.jenerations.com
makeup by Jessica Golding

Rev Alison with Alex and Alison from the UK, sharing smiles and congrats in Central Park

 

 

 The bagpipes were playing (on the rock next to Ladies Pavilion) for Emma and Andrews May 2009 wedding
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman

 

Jenny and Stephen from UK chose New York City as their destination wedding location.  As you can see, even in NYC everything stops for true love!
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman
hair by Joey Battisti
makeup by Jessica Golding

photo courtesy of Brian Friedman
Rob and Nikki  from Illinois chose this beautiful spot in Conservatory gardens, Central Park for their romantic ceremony

 

 

Glen and Paula from UK didn't let a little rain get them down during their Central Park wedding.  "Singing In The Rain" was this happy couple's wedding song.
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman
updo by Joey Battisti
makeup by Jessica Golding

Out-of-Towners Gus and Denise found much to smile about during their"Magic Garden" ceremony in Shakespeare's Gardens
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman

Jason and Sarah (with Sarah's parents) from the UK were on a cruise and chose NYC as their destination wedding port.
photos courtesy of Jenerations Photography

 

  Rev Alison happily performing a wedding ceremony for Lois and Jordan from UK in Conservatory gardens, Central Park



James and Caroline from The UK brought their family and friends to participate in their beautiful June wedding in Central Park.
photo courtesy of Brian Friedman

Rev Alison can recommend a wonderful hairstylist for your beautiful bridal hairdo, an incredible makeup artist and a fantastic photographer.  She can also recommend venues for indoor or outdoor weddings, restaurants, limos, carriages et. 
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