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Looking for an officiant who honors love in all its forms? Rabbi Lia Bass believes that Judaism offers a spiritual path to navigate life’s joys and challenges. With warmth and compassion, Rabbi Bass helps couples create meaningful, personalized ceremonies that reflect their unique journey. Whether you’re interfaith, LGBTQ, or part of a blended or non-traditional family, Rabbi Bass brings the beauty of Jewish ritual to meet your needs. Together, craft a ceremony that celebrates love, life, and everything in between. Contact Rabbi Lia Bass today to begin your journey!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$950

Which of the following are included in the price?

Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$950

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

Interfaith
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Jewish

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DC
MD
NY
VA

What languages do you speak?

English
Hebrew
Portuguese
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James C. Sent on 11/14/2022
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A Great Experience

Rabbi Bass was an incredible person to work with throughout our wedding planning experience! From the beginning she was so welcoming, and encouraged my husband (who is not Jewish) and I to meet with her in person so that we could all get to know one another. Each meeting session we focused on different aspects of relationship building between my husband and I, in preparation for the ceremony that we decided on and built together. She was so open to what we wanted to do the day of the wedding, and patient in explaining and exploring that together. I really respect Rabbi Bass a lot, and appreciate her candor and warmth that shines through. She made our ceremony very special for us and our guests, and I would highly recommend her!
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Noah W. Sent on 02/15/2021
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The Perfect Officiant!

Rabbi Bass was a fantastic officiant for our wedding! She not only performed a beautiful wedding service and Ketubah signing, but was a joy to work with throughout the process. We were connected to Rabbi Bass through a family friend, and from the first time we met her, she made us feel comfortable and confident that we were in good hands. A few main qualities really stood out. First, Rabbi Bass went out of her way to be flexible and accommodating to our requests, particularly surrounding certain elements of the service we specially requested. Second, Rabbi Bass was always responsive, including with reviewing our Ketubah text and translating elements for us to include. Finally, Rabbi Bass is kind and personable, taking the time to connect with us and our families. The result was a memorable and meaningful experience on our wedding day. We highly recommend her!
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Kenny Sent on 01/09/2021
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Couldn't Imagine Anyone Else

Rabbi Bass was such a wonderful part of our wedding; we couldn’t imagine having the ceremony without her. From the beginning, Lia was so helpful with counseling and with editing and improving the text of our custom-written ketubah. Rabbi Bass helped tailor our ceremony to accommodate our special requests. She even offered to help make our chuppah! When the day came, Lia was so helpful at managing our ketubah signing. Then, during the ceremony, Rabbi Bass was beautiful, personal, and heartfelt in her remarks. So thankful that she was a part of our wedding.
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