I offer wedding ceremonies that are heartfelt, unique, and designed to celebrate the very special love between two beautiful individuals, regardless of gender, race, or creed. I specialize in bespoke, non-denominational wedding services, custom tailored to the needs and desires of the couple. I'm ordained by The Church of Spiritual Humanism, and am a seasoned actor and variety arts emcee. I believ
e in the sanctity of marriage, and in the freedom of each couple to choose the form of their wedding ceremony. After all, nobody understands the special nuances of a couple's relationship better than the couple themselves. Here's what a few of the couples that I've wed have to say about their experiences:
"I enthusiastically and unhesitatingly recommend David as a wedding officiant! He has the public speaking and public performance skills that will make the ceremony go smoothly and enjoyably. He's got the right manner for a joyous and important event. If you're uncertain about this or that detail of the ceremony, he'll have ideas to bring to the table, and he'll adapt well to the ideas that you already have, because he's drawing from a lot of experience in all the relevant fields." – Mira Prinz-Arey and Howard Arey
"When choosing the officiant of our wedding,we knew without a doubt that the eloquent elegance of David Slone Esquire was the perfect choice for us! He brings both his commanding presence and poetic presentation to his wedding service, which is equally inspirational and heartfelt. Dressed in a silken top hat, silken vest and suit, Mr. Slone exuded the elegance and 1930s inspired style of our wedding. He was open to a presentation that would work with our vision. As an actor and performer, he is very comfortable in from of a crowd, yet is extremely respectful and gracious – a supporting actor, so to speak – that lets the couple shine!" – Alexis Karl and Ken Weaver
"When I go back and watch videos of my wedding, I am so grateful we decided to have David officiate our wedding. He was a warm, supportive, ceremonious, dignified and spellbinding presence that wildly impressed our guests and helped make our wedding a day we could never forget. If you’re planning a wedding, don’t miss this opportunity to have David Slone officiate! He is absolutely the best!" – Emily Benson-Scott and Robin Scott
"One of our favorite stories to tell about our wedding is the story of how our friend David F. Slone officiated over our wedding last minute. He was of course a guest, but when the original officiant backed out to go play a pool tournament, David graciously stepped up to the position. We kicked ourselves for not asking him sooner. He gave a powerful and immensely poetic rendition of the Origin of Love from 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', to a crowd equal parts baffled family and highly amused friends. Having never heard him speak the song until that day, I was both surprised and incredibly moved while listening to him speak. It was unequivocally what our wedding was about." – Jennifer Reminick & Ryan Nichols
"Thanks David! Everyone loved the ceremony (including us)!"
– Carol Benovic-Bradley & Russell Bradley
"Top Notch. Professional, cordial and accommodating – I can't say enough good things about David. Our Central Park ceremony was kept brief due to the sweltering mid-August heat, but it was absolutely perfect, and a memory we will cherish for a lifetime. Thanks again for everything David!!"
– Laura Haas-Bailey & Jeffrey Bailey
