Meet Don, the officiant behind Just Married! — a licensed New York State officiant with 13 years of experience and a story that proves sometimes the best callings find you when you least expect them. While managing a popular local venue, a last-minute officiant emergency forced a frantic scramble to find someone to step in and save the ceremony. That stressful moment sparked a decision to become ordained — just in case — and what started as a backup plan quietly became a calling. Since retiring from venue management, Don has spread his wings across Western New York, bringing thoughtfully crafted, personalized ceremonies to couples throughout the region.

Every script is written from scratch, built entirely around your story, your relationship, and the life you've built together = no cookie-cutter ceremonies when you hire Just Married! Religion is always welcome but never required — Don meets every couple exactly where they are, crafting a ceremony that reflects who you are as individuals and as a pair. No generic scripts, no one-size-fits-all vows — just a ceremony that feels as personal as the love it's celebrating.

When you ask Don what he loves most about the job, and the answer is unexpectedly tender: watching the groom. More often than not, as his bride walks down the aisle, a quiet tear finds its way down his cheek — and in that moment, everything else falls away. After 50 years as a proud Buffalo resident and over a decade of officiating ceremonies, that moment never gets old. As a Buffalo native will tell you, this truly is a city of good neighbors — and Don and Just Married! is honored to be part of one of the most important moments in yours.