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Joyful Day Ceremonies is a wedding officiant in Bethpage, New York, serving the Long Island and New York City area. Virginia “Ginger” Walsh is a priest and New York licensed officiant who has experience with both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies. Such expertise allows her to help couples have the ceremony of a lifetime surrounded by the people they love most.

Services Offered

Every couple is unique, so Virginia will help her clients create customized vows in a ceremony that lasts up to 30 minutes. She will afford couples the utmost care and respect and help them in any way she can. Joyful Day Ceremonies welcomes people from all backgrounds, cultures, and of any sexual orientation. Virginia is bilingual: No puede charlar facilmente, pero si, puede celebrar la ceremonia de su boda en espanol. Feel free to contact Joyful Day Ceremonies today to learn more.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Catholic
Evangelical
No Denomination
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IA
NJ
NY

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

Reviews of Joyful Day Ceremonies

Emily
Emily Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our fabulous officiant!

Ginger was honestly such a lovely, warm, reassuring presence from the moment we booked her! She checked in to see how we were for months before the wedding, and ended up writing a beautiful ceremony, incorporating our request for a handfasting portion. The day of was super windy, and she handled it with effortless grace! 10/10 do not hesitate to book with Ginger!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Big Day!

When we were in search for a wedding officiant, we came across Gingers profile . We can't express how amazing she was from beginning to end and even after! Gingers responsiveness and dedication to making our special day fabulous was extraordinary! Ginger took the time to get to know both of us, our story, our friends/families thoughts and put together an amazing Love Story that we will remember forever. We 100% recommend you work with Ginger for your wedding day!
Stanley
Stanley Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Virginia is the best

Virginia was a great officiant for our wedding. She was helpful in ever step of the way
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 09/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Joyful day all the way!

Hiring Joyful Day Ceremonies was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our wedding on 9/14/23. Virginia was incredible to work with from the start. She was extremely communicative with us months leading up to the wedding which made us feel very secure. During our initial zoom meeting, Virginia took the time to learn about our wants for the ceremony but more importantly she got to know us as a couple so she could make our ceremony's love story as personalized as possible. Following the zoom meeting, Virginia even reached out to our parents, maid of honors, and best men (with our permission, of course) to get other perspectives on our love story to include which was incredibly thoughtful and so touching to hear on the day of. Her professionalism and care for her clients is unmatched. We have never felt more comfortable or safe sharing such personal details of our relationship with someone. Our guests have said that the ceremony was the best they've ever heard. Thank you, Virginia. You were a big part in making our special day one to remember forever.
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Perry Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I love Ginger!

We were very demanding; Virginia accommodated every whim. Perfect.
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Hannah Sent on 09/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Personal Ceremony Full of Joy

Where to start! Ginger has been amazing throughout the process of preparing our ceremony and it was a pleasure getting to know her. She was extremely accommodating when officiating our last-minute wedding and made adjustments to allow for translation by a friend for our bilingual families. She chose a very contemporary and appropriate wording, which she provided us with in writing before the ceremony and incorporated some changes in based on our preferences. Ginger truly made our ceremony special & it feels like we have known her for much longer! She was highly responsive and professional throughout the process, was well-organized, always on time (for our pre-meeting and on the day of), and has been in touch with friends and family before the ceremony to make everything as smooth as possible. If you are looking for a personal experience, I can highly recommend working with Joyful Day Ceremonies!

Ginger, thank you SO MUCH for bringing your joyful personality, guidance, and kindness to our wedding!
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Suset Sent on 09/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Soul

I highly recommend Virginia to anyone looking for an officiant! Her calm and radiant personality really is one of the many reasons I chose her. Our ceremony was filled with tears and laughter and everyone loved the hand bonding ritual with our children. It was truly a unique and heartfelt. I can’t thank Virginia enough!
LynbrookSteve
Lynbrooksteve Sent on 12/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Marriage Blessing

My wife and I asked Ginger to do a marriage blessing ceremony for us earlier this year. She worked with us to personalize the blessing, and even came up with some great ideas on her own after interviewing us. We were very happy with how our ceremony went, and I'm glad we chose her.
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Samantha Sent on 07/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to marry my husband and I! Ginger was so accommodating and kind throughout the whole process! It wouldn’t have been as special as it was if it weren’t for her. Can’t thank her enough for making our day so special and stress free!
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Marco Sent on 06/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I appreciate the warm atmosphere that Ginger provides. She's caring, understanding, and does her best to provide the wedding you want.
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Awards

10

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Weddings by Rev. Maura Weddings by Rev. Maura Wedding Officiants

Pastor Virginia/Ginger is a caring, personable and creative wedding officiant! If you would like your ceremony in Central Park, at the beach or in your own backyard, she can accommodate your wishes and make it a truly Joyful Day! Ginger can write a beautiful and meaningful ceremony, and create custom-made, memorable vows just for you. She is known for honoring and joining interfaith as well as same-gender couples. As a former member of her Long Island community for more than 10 years, it is my honor to endorse her! Reverend Maura Bernard Delray Beach, Florida

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