Officiants and Vendors Trained in Kindness · All 50 States · Mexico · Costa Rica

Every officiant
and vendor here
has been trained in Kindness.

Not just certified. Trained — by Rabbi Steven Blane — in the practices that make families remember you. Search free. Contact directly. All 50 states, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Every listing earned.

✦ Officiants 📷 Photographers ♪ Musicians ❋ Florists 🎬 Videographers ✂ Hair & Makeup
Every listing
trained in kindness
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Officiants and Vendors
trained in kindness

Nationwide — all 50 states · Mexico · Costa Rica

↻ Positions rotate every 10 seconds — every vendor gets equal visibility

What Kindness Training actually is

Not a certification.
A commitment.

Video teaching by Rabbi Steven Blane. Written coaching notes after every lesson in his voice. Reflection prompts and field practice. A badge that tells every couple who finds you: this person has thought seriously about what it means to show up for me.

✦ Officiant Track — $249
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Three courses · Seven lessons
Weddings, funerals & memorials, and lifecycle ceremonies. Each taught by Rabbi Steven Blane on video.
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Watch. Read. Reflect. Practice.
After each video: a coaching note in Rabbi Blane's voice, a reflection prompt, and one field practice to carry into your next ceremony.
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Your badge activates
Submit your final reflection. Your Trained in Kindness badge is active. You receive a link to submit your directory listing — 6 months free.
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The Kindness Community
Stories from the field. Difficult situations. Peer insight. Rabbi Blane checks in weekly.
◆ Vendor Track — $129
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One course · Three lessons
For photographers, florists, caterers, venue managers, musicians, and videographers. Taught by Rabbi Steven Blane on video.
2
Watch. Read. Reflect. Practice.
After each video: a coaching note in Rabbi Blane's voice, a reflection prompt, and one field practice to carry into your next event.
3
Your badge activates
Submit your final reflection. Your Trained in Kindness badge is active. You receive a link to submit your directory listing — 6 months free.
4
The Kindness Community
Connect with officiants and vendors. Be easy to work with. Rabbi Blane checks in weekly.

Every officiant and vendor has completed Kindness Training. Officiants who are ordained display their ordination source — free, no extra charge.

✦ Trained in Kindness
Kindness Training
Awarded to anyone who completes the training in applying kindness to lifecycle ceremonies. Available to officiants, photographers, musicians, florists — every vendor category.
Available to all 8 vendor categories
Courses completed and passed
Digital + physical certificate issued
Badge displayed on Officiants.org profile
6 months free listing included
✦ Officiant Track
$249 one-time
6 months free listing · then $199/year
◆ Vendor Track
$129 one-time
6 months free listing · then $199/year
⛪ Ordained Officiant
Ordained Officiant Listing
For officiants who are legally ordained. Upload your ordination documentation — your ordaining body is displayed prominently on your listing so couples can verify your credentials and affiliation directly.
Everything in Kindness Training
Ordination document uploaded and verified
Ordaining body displayed prominently
Ordination document viewable by couples
Officiants only
⛪ Required for All Officiants
To be listed as an officiant on Officiants.org you must upload a copy of your ordination certificate. Proof of ordination is required and will be displayed on your profile.
Kindness Training

Our courses.
One standard.

Taught by Rabbi Steven Blane — founder of JSLI, the first online rabbinical school, and Sim Shalom, the first online synagogue. 250+ clergy trained. Decades of interfaith ceremony experience across every tradition.

✦ Officiant Track
$249
Three courses. Seven lessons. Video teaching, written coaching notes, and field practice after every lesson.
  • 7 video lessons + personal sending-forth from Rabbi Blane
  • Written coaching note after each lesson — in his voice
  • Reflection prompts and downloadable field checklists
  • Trained in Kindness ✦ badge
  • 6 months free directory listing
  • Access to The Kindness Community
  • Then $199/year · cancel any time
Begin Officiant Training →
◆ Vendor Track
$129
One course. Three lessons. The practices that make couples remember you — and refer you — for years.
  • 3 video lessons + personal sending-forth from Rabbi Blane
  • Written coaching note after each lesson — in his voice
  • Reflection prompts and downloadable field checklist
  • Trained in Kindness ✦ badge
  • 6 months free directory listing
  • Access to The Kindness Community
  • Then $199/year · cancel any time
Begin Vendor Training →
For Officiants — Legal Options

Kindness training is ours.
Officiant training is yours.

We cannot ordain anyone. Every certified graduate receives complete guidance through their legal options. Requirements vary by state and county — always verify with your local clerk before performing any legally binding ceremony.

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Free Online Ordination
Two established organizations offer free online ordination recognized in most U.S. states. Takes minutes. Always verify with your county clerk before performing legally binding ceremonies.
American Marriage Ministries (AMM) → Universal Life Church (ULC) →

Legal disclaimer: The Officiants.org Kindness Training is a professional training credential — not a religious ordination or legal authorization to sign a marriage license. Ordination documents displayed on Certified Officiant listings are self-provided by the listing holder. Always contact your local county clerk before performing any legally binding ceremony.

All 50 States · Mexico · Costa Rica

Marriage officiant laws
by State and Country

Select your state or country to see AMM/ULC recognition status, filing requirements, and official vital records links. Includes all 50 states, D.C., Mexico, and Costa Rica. Laws change — always confirm with your local county clerk.

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Select a state above
Filing requirements, recognition status, and official resources will appear here.

Important: This guide reflects general state law as of 2026. Marriage law is administered at the county level and requirements can change. The information here is for guidance only — always contact your local county clerk's office before performing any legally binding ceremony. Officiants.org is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.

What Couples Say

Rabbi Blane has officiated
thousands of ceremonies.

5.0 stars · 51 reviews on The Knot · Best of Weddings winner · Couples from the UK, Australia, Ireland, Scotland, Brazil and across the US.

★★★★★

"Despite only having met us briefly before the service, he used everything he discovered about us to personalise the service and make our ceremony perfect — it was beautiful, romantic and perfectly us. Exactly what we wanted."

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Karen L.
Elopement from UK · Central Park · 2018
★★★★★

"All ceremonies need a Rabbi Blane! Our wedding was interfaith — he co-officiated with a priest and it was absolutely perfect. A LOT of people said it was the best ceremony they have ever been to. He made both religions come together as one."

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Caroline & Elliot
Interfaith Wedding · Central Park · 2016
★★★★★

"He made us both feel very comfortable instantly and joined in our celebrations with a warmth that made it feel like it was more like having a friend at our wedding than a stranger officiating. We would recommend him to everyone."

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Sandra B.
Wedding · Central Park · 2018
★★★★★

"He talked to us about our lives so he could incorporate it into the ceremony. I felt as if he had known us for a long time while he performed our wedding. It was a wonderful day, one we'll never forget."

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Barry W.
Wedding · Bow Bridge, Central Park
★★★★★

"He put us at ease and we instantly had a brilliant rapport. His choice of words were magical, honest and uplifting. We would recommend Rabbi Steve to officiate your wedding whatever faith you are — you will have a very special day."

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Keith & Helen
Wedding from Scotland · Ladies Pavilion, Central Park · 2016
★★★★★

"He spoke beautiful words about our relationship that, if you didn't know any better, you'd think he was a personal friend. He had everyone in tears. He'll find a way to make it personal, special and unique to you as a couple."

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Ingrid O.
Wedding · Central Park · 8 years on
★★★★★

"We decided to elope fairly last minute. Steve was able to read our personalities and tailor a message specific to us, which made our day so memorable. He was easy to work with, prompt and professional."

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Sarah E.
Elopement · New York City · 2020
★★★★★

"We organised our whole wedding from the UK. When I arrived an hour late, Steve was absolutely fine and didn't even mention it. He did wonderfully — over 5 years on we still talk about the lovely Steve Blane."

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Deany H.
Wedding from UK · Central Park
★★★★★

"Steve was there waiting for us. He talked to all our guests before I arrived. He stayed for photos and chatted with us all before departing. I could not imagine anyone more sincere and authentic to marry us."

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Deany H.
Wedding · Bow Bridge · Central Park
★★★★★

"Steve truly made our wedding one of the most memorable days of our guests' lives. He was earnest, caring, loving, funny and professional all rolled into one. A jittery bride was made very calm. I just love that we see his bike in our wedding photos."

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Emma & Colin
Wedding · Central Park
★★★★★

"Steve is a bit of a legend in our house. He made the impossible possible. With a really tight window, a friend directed me to Steve on Friday, we were married on Monday afternoon on Bow Bridge. We had the wedding many would only dream of."

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Chris V.
Wedding · Bow Bridge, Central Park · 3 days notice
★★★★★

"We organised from Australia and although we only met Steve on the day, he made it feel like he had known us both forever. Our vows were perfect, as if written for us. We loved the way you left on your scooter."

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Darran & Vanessa
Wedding from Australia · Bow Bridge, Central Park · 2016

5.0 ★ · Best of Weddings · The Knot · 51 verified reviews · Couples from 6 continents

Rabbi Steven Blane, founder of Officiants.org
Rabbi Steven Blane
Founder · Officiants.org
Wedding officiant, Central Park & New York City
Founder & Dean · JSLI · 250+ clergy ordained worldwide
Founder · Sim Shalom · the first fully online synagogue
Architect · Jewish Universalism & UJUC
Two decades · officiating in Central Park & across NYC
About the founder

Why I built
Officiants.org.

I have stood under more than a thousand chuppahs, oak trees, and Bow Bridge arches. Most of those couples didn't choose me because of credentials. They chose me because someone they trusted said: he treated us like we mattered.

That is the whole business. Not the certificate. Not the license. Not the website. The way you make a couple feel in the ninety seconds before they say I do — and the way you make their photographer, their planner, their florist feel in the hours before. Kindness is not soft. It is the actual product.

Every couple deserves an officiant who has thought seriously about what it means to show up for them. That is what this training is for.

I founded JSLI in 2010 because I believed clergy training should be accessible to anyone called to do this work — and we have ordained more than 250 rabbis and cantors around the world since. I built Sim Shalom as the first fully online synagogue because community shouldn't depend on geography. Officiants.org is the next step. A two-track training — for officiants and for wedding vendors — that takes the one thing that actually matters and teaches it on purpose.

If you take the training, you join a directory of professionals who have made the same commitment. Couples who find you here know what that ✦ next to your name means. They know you didn't just pass — you decided to show up differently.

Interfaith Jewish Spiritual but not religious LGBTQ+ affirming Civil & secular Multi-faith blended
For Trained Professionals

Get Listed on Officiants.org

Once you complete Kindness Training, you earn your Trained in Kindness ✦ badge and the option to appear in this directory.

Your listing is free for 6 months, then $199/year. Every couple who finds you here knows you have been trained — not just certified.

What your listing includes
✓  Your name and professional title
✓  Location and service area
✓  One-sentence bio
✓  Website or Instagram link
✓  Ceremony types you serve
✓  Trained in Kindness ✦ badge
✓  Headshot photo
✓  Ordained status (if applicable)
Submit Your Listing Application →

All listings are reviewed before going live · 6 months free after badge · $199/year thereafter

© 2026 Officiants.org — officiant.org redirects here. Kindness Training is a professional development program, not a legal ordination. Founded by Rabbi Steven Blane · JSLI · Sim Shalom.

Every officiant and vendor has completed Kindness Training. Officiants display their ordination source.