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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

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$1,750

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$860

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

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
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Cantor Laura Stein is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her officiating services. She is described as caring, supportive, and professional throughout the entire wedding planning process. Reviewers appreciate her ability to personalize the ceremony and incorporate different religious and cultural traditions. Cantor Stein's beautiful singing voice and commanding presence during the ceremony are also mentioned positively. Many couples recommend her for her expertise and ability to create a meaningful and unforgettable experience.

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Cantor Laura Stein is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her officiating services. She is described as caring, supportive, and professional throughout the entire wedding planning process. Reviewers appreciate her ability to personalize the ceremony and incorporate different religious and cultural traditions. Cantor Stein's beautiful singing voice and commanding presence during the ceremony are also mentioned positively. Many couples recommend her for her expertise and ability to create a meaningful and unforgettable experience.

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Hilary R. Sent on 06/08/2024
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We are SO happy that we chose Cantor Stein as our wedding officiant!

From our first conversation we felt very comfortable with her. We are so glad we signed up for the full three sessions (getting to know us, counseling, and planning). Throughout the sessions and the email conversations, she really helped us focus on our union, rather than the wedding planning which can feel all-consuming at times. We gained new insights in our relationship, she was an extremely supportive resource to help us navigate the Jewish traditions, and she was an incredible officiant! As so many other reviewers name - many, many of our guests (from the very religious to the non-religious) let us know that our ceremony felt super personal, that she clearly knew us well, and that Cantor Stein made the event really meaningful. She also has a phenomenally lovely singing voice. She made our wedding ceremony truly special, and we wouldn’t change a single thing!
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Sara P. Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love Cantor Stein!

Cantor Stein is an amazing officiant and was the perfect fit for our interfaith ceremony. She took the time to get to know the both of us well, and made sure to incorporate the aspects of both of our cultures (Jewish/Chinese) that we wanted present in our ceremony. She is incredibly kind and organized, and made our marriage process so warm. During our wedding reception, the majority of our guests stopped us to tell us how beautiful our ceremony was (and how amazing Cantor Stein is). We look forward to including her in our future life events!
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Allie W. Sent on 03/27/2024
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Truly a wonderful Cantor!

If I could leave 100 stars I would. Cantor Stein is absolutely incredible. My husband and I knew we wanted someone to marry us that was warm, friendly, not too serious and brought a positive light to the ceremony. Cantor Stein did that and more. From the moment we met her and every time we left a session, my husband and I turned to each other and beamed at how wonderful she is. Getting to know Cantor Stein, and having her get to know us was a treat. She not only helped us on this journey to get married with all the details of planning the ceremony, but helped us grow as a couple as well. She brought the biggest smiles, laughs, and such joy to our wedding ceremony. It's been 2 weeks since our wedding and everyone cannot stop saying how much they enjoyed our ceremony. We can't wait to work with Cantor Stein again. We are so grateful to have found a wonderful person to marry us, and also a lifelong friend
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