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Cantor Laura Stein is a wedding officiant based in New York City, New York who specializes in Jewish ritual and interfaith wedding ceremonies. From engagement to ceremony, Cantor Stein helps couples build a ritual that serves as a springboard for the home they hope to build. Laura's style is both modern and rooted in traditional Jewish culture and practice. Drawing on both her pastoral and clinical social work training, Laura is sensitive to her couples' needs and is particularly skilled at helping couples make choices that reflect the feel they're trying to create under the chuppah.

Feel free to contact me through my website: www.cantorlaurastein.com, through email (cantorlaurastein@gmail.com) or phone (914.772.8272).

Experience
Cantor Laura Stein is an ordained Reform cantor who was trained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Laura also holds a Master of Social Worker from New York University and has particular expertise in LGBTQ-focused and interfaith counseling and officiation. Laura received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.

Services Offered
Cantor Laura Stein provides all-inclusive services including pre-marital counseling, a ketubah ceremony, day-of rehearsals and overall guidance by phone and email throughout the process. Laura strives to serve her clients as a spiritual guide and helps couples to navigate the process of creating a wedding ceremony that reflects their individual journey. She also works as a LGBTQ-focused therapist and is available for interfaith, LGBTQIA+, and other inclusion-based ceremonies. Cantor Laura Stein offers officiant services for wedding types including:

  • Non-religious
  • Interfaith
  • Ceremony rehearsal
  • Ketubah signing
  • Vow renewal
  • Civil union
  • Single religion
  • Premarital counseling
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Jewish
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Hebrew
Spanish

Reviews of Cantor Laura Stein

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Cantor Stein received glowing reviews from couples who had her officiate their weddings. They praised her professionalism, warmth, and ability to create personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Cantor Stein's expertise in blending humor with sincerity, incorporating different faith traditions, and guiding couples through the planning process was highly appreciated by reviewers. Her caring nature, beautiful singing voice, and attention to detail made their wedding ceremonies unforgettable. Couples highlighted her ability to make their special day unique and special, earning her high recommendations for future events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cantor Stein received glowing reviews from couples who had her officiate their weddings. They praised her professionalism, warmth, and ability to create personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Cantor Stein's expertise in blending humor with sincerity, incorporating different faith traditions, and guiding couples through the planning process was highly appreciated by reviewers. Her caring nature, beautiful singing voice, and attention to detail made their wedding ceremonies unforgettable. Couples highlighted her ability to make their special day unique and special, earning her high recommendations for future events.

Jessica
Jessica Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best ceremony ever!

We got married May 10, 2025 and every single guest said it was the most intimate and beautiful ceremony they had ever attended. Cantor Stein not only took the time to get to know us, it was obvious that she truly cared. Cantor Stein was professional, organized and had the most amazing voice! You will not be disappointed! Highly Recommend!
Molly
Molly Sent on 05/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cantor Stein Made Our Ceremony Unforgettable

We had the absolute pleasure of having Cantor Laura Stein officiate our wedding in September 2024, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From our first meeting, Cantor Stein's warmth, humor, and genuine interest in our story made us feel at ease. She took the time to truly understand us as a couple, ensuring that our ceremony was a perfect reflection of our personalities and values.

One of the standout aspects of our ceremony was Cantor Stein's ability to blend humor with heartfelt sincerity. Her words were touching and meaningful, and she had our guests both laughing and tearing up. Many of our friends and family commented that it was one of the most beautiful and engaging ceremonies they had ever attended.

Throughout the planning process, Cantor Stein was incredibly professional and responsive. She guided us through each step, offering valuable insights and suggestions that helped shape our ceremony into something uniquely ours. Her dedication to making our day special was evident in every detail.

We are so grateful to have had Cantor Stein as our officiant. Her presence, guidance, and talent made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for someone who will create a ceremony that is personal, meaningful, and filled with love, look no further than Cantor Laura Stein.
Joshua
Joshua Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

We thoroughly enjoyed having Cantor Stein as part of our interfaith wedding ceremony. From the very beginning, she demonstrated professionalism and warmth, working closely with our priest to create a ceremony that beautifully honored both of our faith traditions. The way they worked together, seamlessly blended elements from each of our backgrounds and made the ceremony feel deeply personal and meaningful to us and our families. Since the wedding, our friends and family still rave about how special the ceremony was. Many of them have said it was one of the most beautiful weddings they’ve ever attended, not just because of the setting, but because of the way the ceremony so meaningfully wove together two distinct traditions with love and respect.
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