About Vows By Duarte

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 Host a Ceremony to Remember with Vows by Duarte

Make your wedding unforgettable with Vows by Duarte, a trusted wedding officiant based in New Port Richey, FL. Led by Steven, whose greatest joy is uniting two hearts into one, this service brings warmth, professionalism, and personalization to every ceremony.

With over a decade of experience in both religious and non-religious weddings, Steven is dedicated to creating moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime. At Vows by Duarte, the most important thing is that your ceremony reflects your unique love story. From your script to your vows, every detail will be tailored to your vision, style, and personality.

To ensure your big day runs smoothly, Steven offers rehearsal coordination so you feel confident and prepared as you step into your next chapter as newlyweds.

Working with Vows by Duarte makes vow planning effortless. Services include personalized ceremony consultations and travel accommodations for weddings outside the city. Steven also officiates civil unions, elopements, and vow renewals with the same care and attention to detail.

Celebrate your love with a ceremony that’s as unique as your story, crafted by Vows by Duarte.

Don't just take our word for it - read what our happy couples have to say about their wedding ceremony experience with Vows By Duarte.

NEW: We cannot say enough wonderful things about Steven. From the very beginning, he put an incredible amount of time, care, and effort into truly getting to know us and tailoring our ceremony to be exactly what we envisioned. He was diligent, thoughtful, and incredibly thorough throughout the entire process, making sure every detail felt meaningful and personal to us.

Above all, Steven is genuinely kind and considerate. His calming presence and warmth made us feel completely at ease, and his words during the ceremony were beautiful, heartfelt, and perfectly “us.” He made our wedding day feel even more special than we could have imagined.

We are so beyond thankful and truly blessed that we chose Steven as our officiant. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your ceremony with the care, intention, and respect it deserves, Steven is absolutely the one.

~ Alexandria and Andrew L.

From the first moment we saw Steven’s friendly face we both knew this was the right person to stand up and lead us on our wedding day. When first speaking with Steven the number one thing we loved is he does not judge. We both were previously married, and we did not want any judgement. He understands life happens and sometimes the things that happen in life lead you to your true partner in life. He took the time to get to know us and created a ceremony that felt personal, genuine, and meaningful. 

On the day of the wedding, he led us through the ceremony perfectly. He made sure the ceremony was perfect for “us.”  We decided to write our own vows and he made sure they were printed out and ready for us. He was very well organized throughout the process. He kept us calm and brought such a warm presence. We are so grateful we chose him as our officiant and would recommend his services to anyone who is looking for someone to lead them through an important moment in their lives.

~ Katie and Dan A.

Thank you so much for being a part of the best day of our lives. Working with you to build our ceremony was not only an easy process, but an enjoyable one. From start to end, you were there making sure everything ran smoothly. 

Our ceremony was so beautiful, and so seamless, we cannot thank you enough. 

You were the perfect officiant! 

~ Gabriella and Michael G.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Steven Duarte! From the moment we met, he took the time to get to know us, our story, and what mattered most to us. He went above and beyond to craft a ceremony that was not only beautiful, but also perfectly tailored to who we are as a couple. It was personal, heartfelt, and exactly what we had envisioned (and more!)

Steven's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. He truly captured the essence of our relationship and made our wedding day so incredibly special.

We are forever grateful for Steven's kindness and dedication and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an Officiant who genuinely cares about creating a meaningful, unforgettable ceremony. Thank you for giving us a moment we will treasure forever!

~ Marc and Teresa S.

From the Bride: We could not have asked for a better officiant than Steve. From the very beginning he made our ceremony feel so very special. His guidance throughout the entire planning and preparation process put us at ease and also prompted us with to-do items that we otherwise would not have thought of. He took into great consideration our vision for the day and beautifully crafted a script that resonated with everyone in attendance. He went above and beyond all of our expectations and we are so grateful for the time and talent he dedicated to our big day! We would choose Steve over and over again! You are the best!

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 From the Groom: Steve is very personable, caring, and almost overwhelmingly kind — if there is such a thing. He led us through the entire process, making it so easy. We were blown away at his attention to detail. He was attentive and responsive from beginning to end. His professionalism shined through the entire ceremony and he is sharply-dressed, too! We could not have expected a better officiant for our day and I would recommend him to family, friends, and anyone looking for a great man to head their ceremony. 

~ Chris & Meghan G. 

We had the pleasure of attending a wedding where Steve was the Officiant. It was obvious he invested time in the couple & the ceremony. The wedding was absolutely beautiful. Steve’s style and knowledge of how to officiate a wedding  helped it run very smoothly.

~ Stacy P.

 Steve Duarte is a joy to work with. He becomes one of your best friends by the date of your wedding. The vows he wrote were personal and sweet. Steve helped make our special day a magical one. 

~ Colin and Jessica S.

 Steve did an amazing job listening to us and catering the experience to what we were looking for while also helping to guide us through the process based on his extensive experience. Steve took the time to learn about our story and what was important to us as a couple. He was very responsive, organized, and professional in our planning and wedding day activities. During the ceremony, he was a dynamic speaker and storyteller, able to deliver a message that was both light-hearted and moving. More importantly, he made us feel comfortable and relaxed. We received many compliments from guests about the ceremony and specifically about Steve’s ability to tell a great story about us as individuals as well as our relationship. Steve is a wonderful person and sincerely cares about making your wedding day a very special experience. If you are looking for a wonderful officiant for your special day, look no further.  

~ Michael and Stephanie S. 

Steve was extremely professional and did an amazing job! We would highly recommend him for your special day! 

~ Allyn and Ashley W.

Steve was extremely professional about every aspect of the wedding ceremony. He was extremely professional and thorough, ensuring that he would get everything right for us. Steve was more than willing to change anything throughout the entire process just to make sure that it fit within the vision that my husband and I had for our special day. I would definitely recommend him for any and all occasions. We cannot thank him enough for being a part of our special day and providing us with such professionalism and patience. 

~ Kimberly and Walter E.