Elizabeth Phaire, Master Life-Cycle Celebrant & Officiant

18/03/2024

I often meet people with awful funeral stories, where they didn't receive the comfort and closure they needed, due to family dynamics, poorly officiated ceremony, a ceremony that didn't accurately reflect their loved one and values. These experiences create ongoing unresolved grief. It's never to late to have a personalized ceremony that gives you the closure you need, even years later. Message me to discuss if this would be of help to you.

17/03/2024

Need help with writing a Eulogy or Parent of the Bride/Groom, Best Man or Maid of Honor speech? With over 16 years experience officiating 100's of weddings and funerals as a Celebrant, and assisting my clients with their speeches, I can help you craft a beautiful, meaningful script in your voice. Message me to discuss how we can work together.

30/11/2020

Clients have asked how to work with me during this time of pandemic. Although we cannot gather in person, yes we can still connect and create beautiful, deeply healing experiences together online!

I am officiating ceremonies, coaching, and facilitating healing sessions via Zoom, Skype and phone. All ceremonies and sessions are personalized, tailored according to your needs.

These are among the most requested services:

-Celebrations of Life, Memorials and Grief Ceremonies.
-Trauma Healing/Reparative Ceremonies
-Energy Healing Sessions
-Coaching for health and stress relief
-Weddings and custom written scripts: subject to local pandemic laws regarding the marriage license
-Baby Blessings
-House Blessings

As a Master Life-Cycle Celebrant for 15 years, and healing arts practitioner for over 25 years, I am highly trained and experienced in conducting ceremonies and healings for rites of passage.

If you'd like to discuss your ceremony/healing needs, please message or email me: [email protected]

04/11/2020

Yes, Nevada! ❤️🌈

BREAKING NEWS: Nevada becomes the first state in the nation to protect same-sex marriage in its constitution

22/06/2017

Happy Solstice-1st Day of Summer! It was a gorgeous day here in NY. This is my favorite nature sanctuary, so lush with life. Wishing you dreams that fully manifest and bring you joy.

14/05/2017

Thank you to all of the mothers and caretakers who nurture life. We wouldn't be here without you.

06/02/2017

It was such a joy to officiate Michael and Craig's wedding in their home on New Year's Day. Just a few minutes after midnight their loving group of family and friends gathered around to witness this sacred moment, and a dear friend who is also a minister gave a personal blessing. What a fun night for everyone, filled wth delicious food and great company!

10/01/2017

I'm very happy and grateful to receive Wedding Wire's "Couple's Choice" Award, for the 7th consecutive year! Hugs and thanks to all of my beautiful couples for choosing me to officiate your ceremonies and for writing fabulous reviews.

04/01/2017

If you're planning an upcoming wedding, stop by the "Everything Bridal Show" tonight at Crowne Plaza in White Plains. I'll be there to talk about your personalized wedding ceremony options.

01/01/2017

Happy New Year! I officiated a sweet little wedding just after midnight for a couple who have been together for over 20 years. Wonderful way to ring in 2017, celebrating the enduring bonds of love.

26/12/2016

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah! Wishing you love to kindle your heart fire, comfort to ease any sadness, and tranquility to replenish your spirit.

08/10/2016

Beautiful Bride Theresa calmly waiting for her ceremony to begin @ Buttermilk Falls Inn. ❤️

22/09/2016

Happy Equinox, first day of Autumn! May your heart and table overflow with joyful abundance this season.

14/08/2016

Thankfully, Claudia and Michael made the wise choice to have their wedding ceremony indoors this evening. Otherwise we would have all melted into a Salvador Dali painting! Highlight of the ceremony: Michael's nieces played the guitar and banjo, and sang "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers. Such sweet and beautiful harmonies! @ Biddle Mansion/Tarrytown Estate

13/08/2016

I'm delighted to share the wedding movie trailer of a recent couple, Josh and Sarah. It includes my speaking some of their sweet love story which had its beginnings in childhood, and other parts of their ceremony. Gorgeous videography by JF3 Productions. Photos by Jessica Gold Photography.
https://youtu.be/YLtusTtlKco

Here is the theatrical trailer for Josh + Sarah's wedding film, "We'll Be Together" Directed by Jeff Cornell + Frank P. Raimo III Cinematography by Jeff Corn...

20/06/2016

Happy Summer Solstice! It's also a Strawberry Moon tonight, indeed my strawberry plant is ripening. Wishing you a sweet and juicy summer!

21/05/2016

I was honored to be the Celebrant at a Dove Release ceremony @ Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, an uplifting event celebrating the lives of loved ones recently lost.

07/04/2016

On Sunday, as I completed and emailed her blessing ceremony, Emma Catherine Mank was born to happy parents Tim and Marie! I didn't know Marie was in labor, and when they contacted me with the news, realized that we were all welcoming this precious little girl at the same time. Can't wait to meet her and officiate her ceremony.