I feel very fortunate to love the work I do – joining together two people in love.
As a graduate of the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, I have received a well-rounded and broad based education in a multitude of belief systems, ceremony ritual, writing and public speaking. It’s important for you to pick the right officiant for your momentous occasion, so here’s a little information about me. My life experiences and background have helped me to appreciate and love life’s little
12/16/2013
Last Sunday afternoon, it was a frigid day outside, but it was all happiness and inner warmth when I married Kara and Loren. The setting was quite beautiful – it was overlooking the Hudson River at Rockefeller State Park in Westchester County. It was a small affair – other than the bride and groom, Kara’s son attended along with the best man. Just as we finished the ceremony, snow started coming down. Loren and Kara, may you have many happy years together.
11/12/2013
Watch Bari's interview on "What to Look for in a Wedding Officiant"
Today’s Wedding Tip | The Reverend Bari Braun Tells Us What To Look For In A Wedding Officiant ‹ November 11, 2013Today’s Wedding Tip | The Reverend Bari Braun Tells Us What To Look For In A Wedding OfficiantHello, everybody! Today’s wedding tip comes to us from the Reverend Bari Braun, Wedding Oifficiant and Non-Denomination Minister in Northern New Jersey. Part one of this series gives you al...
05/01/2013
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Best Celebrant Worldwide! I am honored and proud to announce that I’ve just received the prestigious 2013 title for The Best Celebrant Worldwide by the Wedding Industry Experts. Not only do I love what I do, but it’s such a great feeling when…
03/03/2013
Cheryl and Adam’s Wedding Last weekend, I had the privilege of marrying Cheryl and Adam at the beautiful Castle at Skylands Manor in Ringwood. Thank goodness it wasn’t the weekend before when the noreaster struck!!! All love stories have their own beauty unique to…
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows If you don’t want to go the traditional vow route, but would rather add your own very personal touch to your ceremony, why not take a stab at writing your very own vows that comes straight from the heart. Sounds…
01/03/2013
Pam & Dorothy's Civil Union - Bari Braun Wedding Officiant Pam & Dorothy’s Civil UnionPosted on January 1, 2013 by baribraunI recently had the privilege of uniting Pam and Dorothy. They’ve been together for 15 years and recently decided to make it official!! It was a small, but intimate affair in their house surrounded by three very close guests and their d...
HAPPY New Year to one and all. May 2013 be the start of a very special year.
09/12/2011
Meghan & Tara’s Civil Union | Bari Braun.com Yesterday afternoon, I officiated at the civil union of Tara and Meghan at the Alpine Boat Basin. It was a beautiful clear and sunny day (what a relief after