VaVow's principal ordained officiant, Steven Belec, will immerse himself into your love story to craft a wedding ceremony that will capture the essence of your love and be forever etched in your memories. Steven has officiated weddings throughout New England since 2010. Steven serves all people, of all traditions, faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. He specializes in non-sectarian wedding services for couples who may not have a traditional church or faith-based affiliation, may not share the same faith or have specific spiritual needs in a ceremony. Steven understands that a ceremony has the power to amplify your love for each other. He believes all ceremonies should be customized to each unique couple.

His passion is creating a ceremony that reflects who each of you are individually, your relationship to each other and the love of those surrounding you. He strives to weave magic into your wedding day and create an experience that will forever hold a special place in your hearts. Steven’s approach to officiating is one of gratitude, joy, connection and wonder. At the heart of his officiating is a deep-rooted commitment to accompanying others on their journeys. Through collaboration and sharing during the planning process, he creates a ceremony that honors backgrounds, cultural traditions, and storytelling as mechanisms to honor a couple’s love authentically. Steven’s passion for loving ceremonies is informed by his professional career of service to others. He has over 25 years of experience at healthcare, nonprofit and government agencies. He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Public Administration from Suffolk University. He resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his husband.