Complete New Jersey Civil Union Ceremonies from $350.00  

Best Wedding NJ's affordable, romantic New Jersey Civil Unions are performed at the location of your choosing.  If a more elaborate and customized NJ civil union ceremony is desired, we will personalize an inspirational, elegant New Jersey civil union ceremony, with a Unity Candle ceremony, etc., perfect just for the two of you for $375 - $475.  Create a picturesque Jersey Shore Beach civil union, a Boat civil union or a Waterfront View civil union ceremony (small gathering) at no extra charge! 

Same sex wedding couples can legally form "civil unions" as of February 19, 2007. All same sex wedding couples in New Jersey must follow the procedures for getting a New Jersey marriage license, and anyone who can officiate an opposite-sex marriage can officiate a same sex wedding.

Call now for a FREE consultation to personalize your New Jersey Civil Union Ceremony! Call 732-262-3037 or contact us on the form below. (Please include the date, place & time of your New Jersey Civil Union.)

Best Wedding NJ guarantees you will have a New Jersey Civil Union Ceremony to remember!  

Testimonial- "Dear Reverend Diane, We just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done. The ceremony was amazing and your words reflected all of our feelings to our parents, to each other as well as to the world. We will defintely keep in touch." Love always, Vanessa & Janet Maresca-Cruz

Testimonial - "Rev. Diane, It was our pleasure to have you perform our ceremony! From the 1st day we met you we knew that you were the one we wanted to officiate our beautiful ceremony! It was all we both dreamed it would be, and for that we are forever grateful! Everyone commented what a beautiful ceremony it was! Again thank u!!" Much Love, Barbara & Laurie

Testimonial  - "Rev. Diane, Thank you for making our day so special, romantic, memorable and full of love. You took our vision and made it all come true. We couldn't have asked for more. It was perfect. Everyone has commented to us how special the ceremony was thanks to you. We had a great time. Love, Health, Happiness Always" - Love Tom & Joe

Testimonial  -"Dear Reverend Diane, Thank you so much for officiating our beautiful wedding ceremony. Your words were beautiful for our perfect day, marking the beginning of a joyous and happy life together. We really appreciate it and we'll treasure the memory of it for years to come!" - Nicole and Paulette

Information on New Jersey Civil Unions

New Jersey Civil Unions became available for same sex wedding nj couples on February 19th, 2007. In October 2006, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that barring same sex wedding couples from marriage violated the New Jersey constitution's promise of equality for all citizens. The court gave the New Jersey Legislature 180 days to decide how to deal with the inequity. The Legislature chose to create a separate status of civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. Here's what you need to know about New Jersey Civil Unions:

What is a New Jersey Civil Union? 

New Jersey civil unions are available for same sex wedding couples only. A same sex wedding couple who enters into a New Jersey civil union is eligible for all the state rights that a married couple has. Because of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, gays and lesbians are not eligible for any of the federal marriage benefits, including preferred immigration status, social security and medicare benefits, parental rights and veteran's benefits.

Who can get a New Jersey Civil Union? 

NJ Civil Unions: Anyone who is over 18, of the same sex, not married or in another civil union and is not closely related to one another can enter into a New Jersey civil union. You do not have to be a New Jersey resident to enter into a civil union, but the rights of that civil union will not be portable to your home state. However, if you have entered into a civil union in Vermont or Connecticut, your civil union will be recognized in New Jersey.

How do I get a New Jersey Civil Union? 

NJ Civil Unions: Getting a New Jersey civil union is much the same as getting a marriage license in New Jersey. You must get a civil union license from your county clerk or registrar. You must wait 72 hours between applying for the NJ civil union license and receiving the New Jersey civil union license. You must have a civil union ceremony within 30 days of applying for the New Jersey civil union license.

What rights come with a New Jersey Civil Union? 

NJ Civil Unions: New Jersey law states that New Jersey civil unions grant "All of the same benefits, protections and responsibilities under the law, whether they derive from stature, administrative or court rule, public policy, common law or any other source of civil law, as are granted to spouses in a marriage." Some of these rights include:

• inheritance rights
• family leave benefits
• state and local tax benefits
• rights relating to health insurance and pension benefits
• not having to testify against a partner in a court of law
• wrongful death rights and worker's compensation rights
• liability for partner's debts

New Jersey Civil Unions

NJ Civil Unions: Having a New Jersey civil union ceremony not only gives same sex wedding couples the opportunity to openly proclaim their love to family and friends,  a New Jersey civil union ceremony offers the most inclusive legal protection available to same gender couples in New Jersey.  New Jersey’s civil union law also permits gay and lesbian nonresidents to legally have a civil union performed in New Jersey.

Our beautifully, custom-created New Jersey civil union ceremony will convey your promise of life-long commitment.  You can express yourselves with words, poetry, music and symbols that show how you feel about one another, your hopes and dreams for the future, and the journey that brought you both together.  Our New Jersey officiants will collaborate with you to create the perfect New Jersey civil union ceremony that reflects your values, traditions and preferences.  Best Wedding NJ honors all beliefs.

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