Kevin Bain - Wedding Celebrant & Minister - Contemporary, Inclusive, Non-Denominational  

Kevin Bain - Wedding Celebrant & Minister - Contemporary, Inclusive, Non-Denominational  

Kevin Bain - Wedding Celebrant & Minister - Contemporary, Inclusive, Non-Denominational  

Phone: (212) 6836-428
333 East 23 St, New York, NY 10010
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Charlotte
5/19/13
star 5 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
I don't even know where to start with our experience with Kevin. Within 5 minutes of our first meeting I felt we were friends for 20 years. He just has a charm and kindness about him that most do not. We gave him a check and booked him INSTANTLY. The love story he wrote for us was funny, romantic, and traditional all in one. All we could have ever asked for and so much more. Countless friends and family inquired about Kevin after the ceremony..." Where did you get him?" " how long have you known him". " He was fantastic and so funny". My cousin promised if he won the lottery he'd hire Kevin to read him the paper very day ! We are all looking to make our wedding the most special day of our lives. Kevin was as big a part of making that possible as anything . I've never seen a ceremony quite like it, and I probably never will again. He kept his promise of making our ceremony unique and memorable for everyone in attendance . Thank you from the bottom of our hearts xoxoxo xox. Love, your new friends, Charlotte and Valerie

Bill
5/2/13
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin was tremendous in his support and made our day of commitment and celebration superb! Considering we are Florida residents, I spoke to a few wedding specialists. Kevin's prompt response, ease of communication explaining the NYC laws and process and his focus on creating the perfect ceremony made it easy to choose him. Kevin wrote a beautiful ceremony based on our responses to several questions. He helped us plan an simple event outside. His choice of Madison Park was perfect. Kevin made our a wonderful, memorable celebration. Our friends are still talking about it!

Dev
4/20/13
star 5 out of 5.0
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Delivered everything promise and totally exceeded expectations. Will be forever grateful...thank u Sir Kevin Bain!

Samantha
12/1/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Amazing! The ceremony, the passion with which you performed it and the advice you offered every step of the way were more than we could have ever hoped for. Many of our guests have said that our wedding ceremony was the most personal, touching, humorous one they have been too; they are still talking about how wonderful it was. And we can't agree more! Thank you!

Michael
11/25/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Customized love stories and presentation that wow the guests and make it memorable. Kevin Bain bring out the amazing details of the stories that make our special day extra special!

cathy
9/29/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin was great and helped to make our ceremony so wonderful! He arrived early and coordinated with the venue to help my ceremony run smoothly. Not only did he do that, but he checked in on me in the bridal suite from time to time before the ceremony to give me updates about the ceremony set up so that I would be in the loop. From the moment, we met him, he gave us comforting advice that very much helped to de-stress a very stressed bride. At the ceremony, I loved how he spoke, the speed at which he spoke at and his eye contact with the guests. I felt like guests were hanging on to his every word. I enjoyed having the rehearsal with Kevin. Since my family had not attended any previous weddings, we really needed alot of help on how to walk in, where to stand, etc. and Kevin helped us work through all of that at the rehearsal so that at the ceremony, all of us including the bridal party and groomsmen, knew exactly what to do. Kevin also sent us reminders of what we had to bring and do the week before, which I thought was very helpful because during the last week there are million things on a bride's mind and it's easy to forget somethings. I loved how Kevin helped us customize our ceremony and formed our story with your questionnaire about us. The guests loved learning about how we met and our relationship. Whenever I had any questions or changes to make to the ceremony, I was able to send Kevin an email and he would respond within the day and I loved your quick responses! Ultimately, if it isn't already clear, I would definitely recommend Kevin as an officiant for your wedding!

Nola
9/27/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
I was lucky enough to be able to travel from Australia to New York for my daughter's wedding in Central Park. I was even luckier that my daughter and her partner had chosen Kevin Bain as their celebrant. He was brilliant! He made the day not only for Flic and Tanya, the happy couple, but for me and the others who shared the event. Thanks Kevin. Nola Purdie

Denise
9/14/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Dear Kevin, From the very bottom of our hearts, we thank you so very much! Thank you for your warmth, compassion, and your genuine interest in getting to know us, even from our very first meeting. Thank you for the diligence and energy you poured into crafting such a lovely and perfect ceremony. Thank you for helping to shed the light of our love story onto those people we chose to gather around us, the people in our lives we most cherish in this world. And most of all, thank you for making our most special of special days into the perfect moment in our now joined lives, one that we will hold dear in our hearts and minds forever. With your tactful guidance, your spot-on dash of humor, and your eloquent and beautiful words, our wedding was the one we both have always dreamed of! Love Denise and Jay

Erica
9/8/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin was a great wedding celebrant who made sure that we had a unique and individually tailored wedding ceremony. He guided us through the process and was there to answer any questions. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a celebrant, especially in NYC.

Lisa
8/11/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin truly made planning our wedding ceremony special. He was extremely attentive throughout the entire process, working with us to bring our story together. He helped us to perfect our special rituals and readings and provided guidance on our vows to ensure that our ceremony was personal, heartfelt and unique. On the day of our wedding, Kevin had this calming presence that helped settle our nerves and he delivered our ceremony perfectly. Our family and friends have been raving about it ever since. I was truly touched when our families told us they felt closer to us after hearing the ceremony created by Kevin. Our ceremony was truly the most special part of our wedding day and the wonderful lasting memories would not have been possible without Kevin.

Lisa
8/5/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Kevin Bain was a wonderful wedding officiant. He created a memorable and entertaining ceremony that our guests truly enjoyed.

Laurel
6/24/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
He was perfect, made our ceremony better than we'd hoped and we highly recommend him!

Valerie
6/23/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin Bain ,we just want to thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony on our wedding vow renewals this past Saturday,June 23.I just want you to know that after you left,several of our guests came over to us to comment on how beautiful and touching your words were.As I'm sure you noticed several of them were moved to tears.You far exceeded what I expected the ceremony to be.The way you kept in touch with us during the weeks leading up to our renewal,and offered your help was very comforting.And the vows you wrote for us were so personal,its as if you've know us for years.Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for making that day as special as it was meant to be.We will recommend you to all of our friends.Please keep in touch.

Jeremy
6/22/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
My partner and I were married by Mr. Bain in a private ceremony in New York City. We are from Arizona and were recommend to him by the resort we were staying at. It was an excellent choice and he made our experience wonderful. Mr. Bain asked us questions about our lives, were we met etc, and included a short story in our ceremony. We were asked if we wanted to make our own vows, which we did, and if it we wanted a religious ceremony or not. He made it a forever lasting memory and we are forever grateful.

michaelgallacher@aol.com
6/1/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Keven is exceptional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a very personal, professional and passionate ceremony.

Gregg
5/27/12
star 5 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin was absolutely fantastic! The ceremony he wrote and performed was perfect, and we could not have wished or hoped for anyone better. Not only was he extremely easy to work with, he also really cared about us and our happiness, and it added a very personal touch to our ceremony that several of our guests commented on. We would recommend him without hesitation.

mikenyc
2/19/12
star 5 out of 5.0
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Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin Bain officiated our marriage at our home on Sunday, February 19th. Kevin was so easy to work with and he helped make the ceremony a very special event for us. All of our guests commented on what a great job he had done and how personal and touching the ceremony was. Kevin takes the time to get to know you as a couple and will help make the ceremony as grand or as simple as you'd luck. He is truly a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him to officiate your ceremony to make it a truly memorable day for all! Mike and David

JING
10/29/11
star 5 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin was great. We got married in a once-in-50-year-time snow storm and you can imagine how frustrating i was as the bride! Nothing seemed going on well with the plan. But when i finally got to the venue and Kevin came to talk to me and tried to calm me down, i immediately felt much, much better! His attitude was so calm, and nice and dependable! i just felt so lucky at that moment. And then everything just turned around. the ceremony was great. Kevin's words were heart-touching, convincing, also with a touch of humor, exactly the way i want them to be. After the reception, i kept on hearing my guests say: i really like your officiant's speech! Thank you Kevin, deepest appreciation from Don and me!

Jackie
10/10/11
star 5 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
My partner and I were thinking of getting marriage at city hall and going out to dinner with some family and friends. After giving it some thought, and at the very last minute, we decided that it would be much more special getting married in our home. With only a week to plan the ceremony, I found Kevin Bain during my search for a wedding officiant, and was so happy that I did. From the very beginning, Kevin’s support for us was very heart felt and sincere. We worked with him over the course of the week and finalized a ceremony that was perfect for us. His experience, suggestions, and support played a vital role in making our special day extraordinary. It is with great pleasure & honor to recommend Kevin Bain for your wedding needs. We consider him a part of our family! Very sincerely yours, Jackie & Hope

Jessica and Andrei
9/25/11
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Thank you so much Kevin for making our wedding spectacular! You made people cry happy tears including me! I was so thrilled with your performance and it made the atmosphere just wonderful. You were incredible from the day we all met to talk about the wedding until the end of our wedding day and I had no doubt that you would make people cry. It was absolutely wonderful and you exceeded my expectations. You created our love story and expressed it with such feeling no wonder people cried! Your speech was just the icing on the (wedding) cake! :-) Thank you so very much for making our wedding day absolutely fabulous! I am going to write great reviews for you everywhere I can and tell everyone about you! Your awesome!. -The Anghels

ewrsw
9/3/11
star 5 out of 5.0
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Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Kevin performed a beautiful ceremony on our wedding day. He was warm and welcoming and engaged our guests. Several people came up to me and told me how onderful Kevin was and how beautiful our ceremony was. I would highly recommend him. I would say I would use him again, but I do not intend on getting married again...:-)

Roger
8/29/11
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
kevin provided a very personal serice and took the time to really get to know us ahead of the ceremony.

fred
6/4/11
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
We waited long enough. We are now Domestic Partners! It is something we talked about for so many years. And now we took the “leap.” We were so thrilled to do this. This decision deserved celebrating. Thank you Kevin for creating just the right ceremony for us. You took our emotions and put them into a beautiful and dignified presentation. There was nothing needed to make it more meaningful. You told the story that was in our hearts. This moment in time will stay with us forever. Thank you for your beautiful words that expressed us and the love we share!

Sheri
8/21/10
star 5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
Sheri and Alan Kevin, you are amazing! You were at our wedding 25 years ago and now you performed our Vow Renewal Ceremony. It is hard to believe but you brought so much passion and emotion into our ceremony, it was like falling in love all over again! You know us so well and you really told our love story and our journey in life together. And having Jason part of the ceremony was UNBELIEVABLE! Having our son stand up for us was a perfect moment. What can we say? This ceremony comes at a perfect time in our lives. It was a re-awakening. It was a breath of fresh air. As you saw from our family and friends, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house! You included!

Ken
5/18/12
star 4.9 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 4.5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
We have been together for 30 years and were thrilled that the NY State legislature had finally allowed us to marry. We decided that we wanted to have a simple ceremony and a cocktail party for family and friends. We needed to find someone to officiate at our wedding and were fortunate to find Kevin Bain’s website. He responded to our email immediately and set up a meeting over coffee. We knew immediately that he was the right person for us. His warmth, enthusiasm and understanding hit all of the right notes. Kevin stayed in touch with us during the months leading up to our wedding and he made sure that we had all the information we needed to get our license and be ready for our wedding day. The ceremony he composed was beautifully written, with just the right amount of emotion and humor. His delivery was wonderful and we could sense that everyone in the room felt a part of our wedding. After the ceremony many of our guests asked us if Kevin was a longtime friend because the ceremony seemed so personal – not like some stranger who read the usual script . They also said that this was the most wonderful ceremony they had ever witnessed. Kevin is a most talented man and we felt so fortunate to have found him. We felt overjoyed and our wedding ceremony is something we will remember for the rest of our lives.

Newyorkbride171211
12/17/11
star 4.9 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.5 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
'We decided to get married on the spur of the moment and only booked our flights over to New York the week before. Kevin was recommended to us by our hotel and even if we had had 2 years to plan it, in my husband's words, 'we couldn't have picked anyone better to marry us'. Kevin worked within our budget which was very important in our situation with honeymoon and wedding being rolled into one and he personalised the ceremony beautifully. He took the time to email drafts across and even though it was sorted in a matter of days, again I couldnt have organised a better ceremony. He even included how we met and our daughter, and the ring exchange was as traditional as we wanted whilst still being personal. Overall my wedding was more than I could ever have hoped for and considering none of my family were there it was still the best day of my life and I have Kevin (and Adrian) to thank for that x

Maria
5/8/11
star 4.9 out of 5.0
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Flexibility: 4.5 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 5.0 out of 5.0
MARIA & GREG What a wonderful wayto begin our wedding! We could never even imagined the story you told. You were so right. Our ceremony truly was "THE HEART OF OUR WEDDING!" Everything was perfect. Everyone said so. For the first time people were actually listening to the ceremony & wanted more. Kevin, you did exactly what we asked. You worked so hard putting together the perfect ceremony with all the touches we requested. Our parents thank you. And we both cannot thank you enough. This is something we will remember and cherish always. And you will do our vow renewal too. YOU ARE BOOKED!!!

David
7/21/12
star 4.7 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism: 4.5 out of 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0 out of 5.0
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Value for Cost: 4.0 out of 5.0
Everyone at our wedding loved our ceremony and told us now personal and moving it was. A lot of the credit goes to Kevin. When we first started talking to Kevin he urged us to put as much thought into the ceremony as the reception. It was in his words the point of the whole day. So we worked back on a draft with him emailing it back and forth. When it was all over everyone from my uncle to my boss asked us where we found Kevin. They loved his delivery and felt like he made the ceremony a personal moment instead of something to rush through so everyone can start drinking.