Tom Starace, Wedding Officiant

Tom Starace is a Humanist wedding officiant based in Rhinebeck, NY, who believes in the goodness of humankind and the universality of love. With 30 years of experience as a counselor and a background as a writer, Tom works with couples to create custom ceremonies that honor universal truths about love while remaining deeply personal and moving. Tom meets with couples beforehand—preferably in person—to craft ceremonies that reflect each couple's unique relationship. His approach combines his counseling expertise with his writing skills to develop weddings that resonate with both the couple and their guests, creating memorable moments that leave guests smiling and parents crying.