"I had my wedding day planned down to the minute.  and it was Sean who grounded me and helped me live in the biggest and happiest moment of my life."  - Juan, Queens

Wedding Ceremonies

A wedding ceremony should sound like you — not like something you’ve heard a hundred times before.

I work closely with couples to create ceremonies that are:

• Thoughtful and personal
  
  

• Inclusive and affirming
  
  

• Calm, confident, and well-paced
  
  

• Emotionally resonant without being overwrought
  
  

Every ceremony is written from scratch and shaped around your relationship, values, and tone — romantic, understated, joyful, serious, playful, or somewhere in between.

As a queer officiant, I bring lived understanding to ceremonies involving LGBTQ+ couples and families — while offering the same care, clarity, and respect to all couples I serve.

Elopements

Elopements are intentional by design.

Whether it’s just the two of you or a small circle of loved ones, an elopement ceremony offers space to focus on what matters most — without pressure, spectacle, or compromise.

Elopement ceremonies can be:

• Private or semi-private
  
  

• Planned quickly or thoughtfully over time
  
  

• Simple or quietly symbolic
  
  

• Held anywhere that feels meaningful to you
  
  

I approach elopements with the same seriousness and care as larger weddings — crafting language that honors the moment without excess.

What You Can Expect

When you work with Champagne Ceremonies, you can expect:

• A collaborative planning process
  
  

• Clear guidance on ceremony structure and flow
  
  

• Custom-written language — never templates
  
  

• Steady, calm leadership on the day of your ceremony
  
  

• Legal officiation handled correctly and professionally
  
  

I am ordained and authorized to officiate weddings and elopements in New York and California, and I regularly officiate destination ceremonies.

Why Work With Sean Champagne

Couples work with me because I offer:

• Presence without ego
  
  

• Structure without rigidity
  
  

• Warmth without sentimentality
  
  

• Confidence without performance
  
  

As a secular master of ceremony and a gay man, I understand that weddings often involve complex dynamics — families, histories, expectations, and identities. My role is to create a ceremony that holds everyone in the room, while staying grounded in who you are as a couple.

Inquire Here

If you’re planning a wedding or elopement and are looking for a secular officiant who takes the moment seriously — without making it heavy — I’d love to hear from you.

👉 Inquire here to check availability and begin the conversation.