About Sean

Ceremony without the sermon.

I believe that moments of transition deserve to be marked well.

I am a secular master of ceremony who designs and officiates ceremonies for people navigating meaningful change — marriage, loss, renewal, and transformation. My work is grounded, inclusive, and intentional, shaped by the belief that ceremony should offer clarity and presence, not doctrine or performance.

I work with couples, individuals, and families who want a ceremony that feels honest, personal, and thoughtfully held.

My Approach

Ceremony is not about explaining life’s moments — it’s about creating a structure that allows people to experience them fully.

My role is to:

• Listen closely
  
  

• Ask thoughtful questions
  
  

• Shape language that feels true
  
  

• Offer calm leadership when emotions are high
  
  

I approach each ceremony with seriousness and care, without relying on religious assumptions or spiritual platitudes. Whether joyful or solemn, my goal is to help people feel seen, supported, and grounded in the moment.

Secular, Inclusive, and Fluent in Complexity

I am secular in both language and practice, and I work with people across identities, family structures, and belief systems.

As a gay man, I bring lived understanding to ceremonies involving LGBTQ+ couples, families, and chosen families — particularly in moments where visibility, safety, or careful language matter. At the same time, I offer the same steadiness and respect to all those I serve.

I am especially mindful of:

• Complex or blended families
  
  

• Estrangement or unresolved dynamics
  
  

• Situations where relationships may not have been publicly recognized
  
  

• Moments that feel emotionally tender or unfamiliar
  
  

Experience & Background

My background spans leadership, public-facing roles, and facilitation — experience that informs how I hold space and guide groups through meaningful moments.

I am ordained and authorized to officiate ceremonies in New York and California, and I regularly officiate destination ceremonies as well. I handle legal and logistical requirements with care, so clients can focus on the moment itself.

Why This Work Matters to Me

I am drawn to ceremony because it brings order to moments that can otherwise feel overwhelming or disorienting. When change is acknowledged — rather than minimized or rushed — people move through it with greater clarity and care.

I consider it a privilege to be invited into moments of joy, grief, and transition, and I approach each one with respect for its weight and meaning.

Working Together

If you are looking for someone who will take your moment seriously — without making it heavy, prescriptive, or performative — I would be honored to work with you.

→ Contact Champagne Ceremonies to begin the conversation.