The Sacred Journey
For spiritual couples who want ritual, meaning, and intention woven into every part of the experience.
Perfect for mindful couples who want their ceremony to feel like a sacred moment of connection.
HOPE MIRLIS – NYC WEDDING OFFICIANT & PREMARITAL COUNSELOR
Serving New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley & beyond.
Where Professional Calm Meets Spiritual Meaning
Holistic Wedding Officiating + Premarital CounselingGrounded. Connected. Intentional.
Since 2009, I've helped hundreds of couples create ceremonies that feel deeply personal — and relationships that feel deeply supported.
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Since 2009Hundreds of couplesNYC & beyond
A Wedding Ceremony That Actually Feels Like You
- If you're a busy professional…
- If you're spiritually curious or deeply connected…
- If you want a ceremony that's meaningful, yet light-hearted…
You're in the right place.
I guide couples who care about more than the wedding day — who want a mindful, intentional, fully personalized experience that honors their story, their values, and their future together.
“We are very grateful to have found Hope as our officiant. She is truly a professional and fantastic at her job. She was the best choice we made during our wedding planning!”
— Nyoung & Austin
Signature Packages
The Mindful Marriage
For busy professionals who want clarity, ease, and a ceremony that feels deeply personal.
Perfect for couples balancing demanding careers who want a ceremony that feels deeply personal but easy to plan.
The Ever After Experience
A combined officiating + premarital counseling package that deepens your connection and prepares you for the next chapter.
Perfect for couples who want to enter marriage feeling connected, grounded, and fully supported.
Offerings
Officiating for Professional + Spiritual Couples
Personalized, heart-centered ceremonies created through a process that's organized, efficient, and emotionally grounded.
Premarital Counseling That Brings You Closer
A blend of practical tools and mindful conversation that strengthens your foundation before the big day — supportive, never clinical.
Mindful Wedding Experiences
Guided rituals, vow-writing help, meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices — for couples who want a meaningful journey, not just a moment.
Wedding Ceremonies
Whether you're getting married surrounded by all your friends and family or just something intimate with a few, together we can create something memorable, meaningful and fun!
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Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling isn't therapy — it's a conversation about your future. Together, we'll explore what you both want from marriage: how you'll navigate conflict, build intimacy, and grow as partners. Practical, supportive, and surprisingly fun.
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Wedding Yoga, Meditation & Ritual Experiences
Grab your partner, your bestie or your entire wedding party to breathe, move and find connection as you plan & celebrate. These sessions are great for the morning of your wedding or leading up to your Big Day.
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Marriage Roadmap
What do your next five years look like? This practical, discussion-based session gives you a bird's-eye view of your future together — with prompts to guide the conversations you need to have.
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The Zen Bride
Planning a wedding can be beautiful — and overwhelming. In the whirlwind of to-do lists, opinions, and expectations, it's easy to lose sight of your own voice.
This is not a planning session. It's a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and step into your next chapter with calm, confidence and clarity.
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Why Couples Choose Me
A Calming and Grounded Presence
Your ceremony deserves intention, warmth, and emotional clarity — and creating that experience for you is genuinely my favorite part of this work.
A Unique Blend of Professional and Spiritual Expertise
I speak the language of busy careers and mindful living. You get structure and soul.
Over a Decade of Experience (since 2009)
Hundreds of ceremonies. Hundreds of couples supported. A trusted guide in the NYC wedding community.
Sessions & Meetings Designed for Busy Schedules
Flexible. Efficient. Respectful of your time.
Raves
“We can't thank you enough. You helped make our wedding ceremony everything we had hoped for (and more)! Our family commented afterwards on the positive energy you brought to the ceremony; we noticed as well and it made the ceremony even more special for us.”
Eric & Shawna – Central Park
“Hope's yoga classes are creative, challenging and energizing. A thoughtful and intuitive teacher, her many talents and interests are reflected in her approach to yoga.”
Kim – Oakland, CA
“What really stood out to me: No one walked up to me and said the typical “It was a beautiful ceremony”. Instead, people said more thoughtful things like: “That really was the most fun ceremony I've ever been to!””
Kelly & Gordon – Greenpoint Loft, Brooklyn, NY
“I cannot imagine preparing for marriage without Hope's insight and guidance. She helped me and my fiancee navigate some very important (and sometimes difficult) topics that we would never have thought of otherwise.”
Chris – Atlanta, GA