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Cumberland Center, Maine-based Cantor Sheila Nesis is a cantor and singer with extensive experience officiating Jewish, Interfaith, and non-denominational wedding ceremonies. Sheila's goal when helping couples is to create a memory-making experience for them and their extended families. Respecting your innate uniqueness, she is excited to learn about who you are so she can bring more value and meaning to your special day.

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Cantor Sheila Nesis is dedicated to creating a stress-free space for to-be-weds, allowing them to be fully present, guided, and embraced in loving words in the presence of family and friends. Sheila takes great pride in crafting thoughtful ceremonies that have genuine meaning infused with a sense of humor and happiness. To do this, she will take the time to get to know you, listen intently, and make recommendations while giving your input and creativity ample freedom. As a professional singer, she loves to add beauty through different songs. Additionally, she is fluent in Spanish and can officiate in Spanish or a bilingual ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$350

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$125

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Jewish
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
ME
NY

What languages do you speak?

English
Hebrew
Spanish

Reviews of Cantor Sheila Nesis

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Gretchen Sent on 09/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made Our Day Truly Special – Thank You!

Sheila was absolutely amazing and was definitely a highlight of our day. She crafted a ceremony that was so special and a true reflection of us and our relationship. Her voice was beautiful and we received so many compliments from friends and family afterwards. I would without a doubt choose Sheila again if we were to do it all over (we wish we could!).
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Maxine Sent on 02/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jewish Ceremony for Interfaith Couple

Cantor Nesis was a huge asset to my (now) husband and I as we planned our wedding ceremony. We are an interfaith couple who wanted a Jewish ceremony that felt comfortable for us both. We found Cantor Nesis online, by chance, and we are so lucky that we did. Cantor Nesis walked us through the entire process, starting about one year out from our wedding date. She provided us with recommended readings, and got to know us through zoom calls and emails. She discovered what was most important to us in a wedding ceremony and what she created was perfect for us both. Our guests still talk about her beautiful singing voice! Our ceremony was our favorite part of our wedding thanks to what Cantor Nesis created. She made our ceremony personal, romantic, heartfelt and added in the perfect touch of humor. She personalized the ceremony and made it “us” or as many of our guests commented “it was so you” and I couldn’t be more grateful for that. She helped us pick and choose the pieces of a Jewish ceremony that we felt were right for us, and she explained the traditions to our guests in a meaningful and concise way. During the planning process, she provided us with a lot of education as we learned about the Jewish wedding and helped us understand the pieces. Working with her throughout the year leading up to our wedding filled us with a great sense of peace and trust. We didn’t have to stress over the logistics of the ceremony and the sequence of events, but instead gave her our preferences and let her fill in the blanks. She was always willing to answer questions and meet with us. While planning our wedding, my husband and I frequently mentioned to each other how glad we were that we booked with her because it was one of the few pieces that were not at all stressful. When she arrived on our wedding day, she brought with her a sense of calm that I could not be more grateful for. She reminded us in the midst of a very busy and stressful moment, that nothing else mattered besides our love for one another and the vows we would soon be taking. I was so grateful to have her on that day, and the days leading up to our wedding. Our wedding ceremony was a gift, and I could not imagine anyone else officiating it other than Cantor Nesis. The moment in time when she sang the seven blessings was one of the most peaceful and joyful moments of the day, and it is a moment in time I will feel and appreciate for the rest of my life. It was absolutely beautiful. We were lucky to have been able to work with her and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.
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Laura Sent on 09/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sheila is the best!!!

Sheila was absolutely wonderful! We couldn't have imagined our day to be any better. She met with us multiple times to get to know us on a personal level and through the whole process we could sense how much she genuinely cared about us and our ceremony. She helped us craft a ceremony tailored to us and made our vision a reality. It was truly above and beyond what we thought was possible. Thank you so much, Sheila, for making our day so beautiful!!!
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Rachael Sent on 08/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely voice and person

We loved working with Sheila Nesis. She is such a lovely, caring person and we really enjoyed our sessions with her. Her voice is beautiful and many people commented on that. We are very happy we booked her.
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 03/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Cantor Nesis helped make our day so special!

Cantor Nesis was an outstanding mentor for us while we got ready for our wedding. She helped us build a Jewish ceremony that was both beautiful and meaningful. With her help, we were able to find the right balance between tradition and our own personal style. She made us feel comfortable during the ceremony and she has such a beautiful voice! Everyone at our wedding remarked at how amazing of a singer she is. We’re so glad she was able to help us throughout our process and be there for us on our special day.
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Arianna Sent on 03/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Beautiful Wedding

Cantor Nesis was a joy to work with. I originally contacted her in the fall of 2019 to officiate my wedding in summer 2020, which was then postponed to summer 2021. Cantor Nesis was there every step of the way supporting us through the uncertainty of planning a wedding during COVID. I really appreciated her willingness to work with me and my husband on customizing our ceremony with her thoughtful and experienced guidance. The wedding itself was beautiful, and we heard from many guests how much they enjoyed the Cantor's singing!
Lin
Lin S. Sent on 03/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Officiant

Sheila provided my daughter and son-in-law with a beautiful ceremony. She took the time to get to know them and make the ceremony very personal. It met the moment perfectly. We were very lucky to have Sheila as their wedding officiant.
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