The Heart of the Wedding

Gerald Fierst is in the Knot’s Wedding Hall of Fame, honored for his remarkable ceremonies, customized to the stories, traditions and needs of wedding couples throughout the NYC metro area. Celebrating the dreams, hopes, and love of the diversity of couples with whom he works – Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Persian, South Asian, Chinese, Gay or Straight – he creates a unique moment of magic when two become one. Review after review tells the same story- “Wow. We couldn’t ask for anything more.” He is one of America’s first Civil Celebrants, certified by both the International College of Celebrancy, Melbourne. Australia and the Celebrant Institute, Montclair, NJ. His book The Heart of the Wedding has been acclaimed as a “celebration of our families and ourselves with care, precision, and artistry.” As an actor and storyteller, he has won Parents Choice Awards for his recordings and been featured throughout the world at theaters, festivals, museums, and schools. Cherish the vision you have for your ceremony and let Gerald Fierst bring your stories and traditions to life in a moment that is reflective of the future you imagine together. This seasoned celebrant has the skill to make your “I do” a moment your guests will recall for years and you and your families will cherish for the rest of your lives.

Services Offered
The Heart of the Wedding presides over nuptials and civil services of all religions and traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Chinese, and South Asian. He will work with you and your partner to craft an exchange of vows that reflects your backgrounds, values, and the future you’ve imagined together. He is a proud officiant for the LGBTQ community and has conducted same-sex ceremonies everywhere from Greenwich Village to Williamsburg art galleries. This minister is licensed to perform weddings in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.