About Me

Welcome and Thank You for allowing a moment out of your busy day to visit CLC Connections.

I am truly honored that you are here.

At my heart, I am a single mother of three who has devoted more than three decades to education, helping children learn, grow, and discover their potential. Along the way, life became one of my greatest teachers. I have experienced my share of joys, challenges, heartbreaks, and new beginnings. There were seasons when the hardships outweighed the hope—times when I wasn’t sure I would ever find my way back to the light. Yet those experiences deepened my compassion, strengthened my faith, and showed me the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

Today, it is my passion and privilege to use my own journey as the foundation for serving others. Through my own journey of love, loss, challenges, and transformation, I understand how meaningful it is to have someone who will simply walk beside you with compassion, authenticity, and an open heart. Whether you are celebrating one of life’s happiest moments or finding your way through one of its most difficult, you do not have to walk that path alone.

I believe every person has a story worth honoring. Every beginning, every ending, every celebration, every loss, and every season in between carries meaning. It is within these moments—both joyful and heartbreaking—that we often discover what matters most: love, connection, hope, and the relationships that shape our lives.

I’m Reverend Corinne L. Cortes, founder of CLC Connections. My work is rooted in the belief that love is a universal language and that every person deserves to be met with kindness, respect, and acceptance. As an Interfaith Minister, Bilingual Wedding Officiant, Spiritual Life Coach, Grief Coach, Mindfulness Guide, and Educator, I see each of these roles as a way to accompany others through life’s sacred moments with compassion, presence, and an open heart.

No matter your faith, culture, background, family structure, or life story, you are welcome here. Whether we are celebrating love, honoring a meaningful transition, remembering someone cherished, exploring personal growth, or simply creating space to pause and reconnect, my hope is that you feel seen, valued, and supported.

If I have the privilege of walking alongside you for a chapter of your journey, I promise to do so with compassion, authenticity, and my whole heart.

My Services

Beyond weddings, I am honored to create meaningful ceremonies and supportive experiences that recognize and honor life’s many transitions and seasons. I offer Celebration of Life ceremonies, memorial services, baby blessings, house blessings, spiritual guidance, grief support, mindfulness practices, and personal growth gatherings—each thoughtfully created with intention, compassion, and heart.

What matters most to me is taking the time to truly listen. I want to understand your story, your hopes, your values, and the moments that hold special meaning for you. Together, we can create an experience that feels authentic, personal, and reflective of who you are and what matters most.

My work is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that every person deserves to feel seen, supported, and honored. I welcome individuals, couples, and families from every faith tradition, culture, identity, and life path, and I am grateful to serve communities throughout Suffolk County, Nassau County, and neighboring areas.

When you welcome CLC Connections into your journey, you are inviting someone who genuinely cares about the moments that shape your life. Whether I am standing beside you as you celebrate love, honor a cherished life, navigate grief, embrace change, or create space for reflection and growth, I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you.

I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you as you celebrate life’s milestones, honor life’s transitions, and embrace your story with warmth, grace, and heart.

With love,

Reverend Corinne L. Cortes
Creating Loving Connections