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Creative Ceremonies of New York

Creative Ceremonies of New York

New York, NY
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    John P. Sent on 12/19/2019
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    Reverend Barb was fantastic and did an outstanding job with our ceremony. We are so happy you were able to officiate our wedding. We would highly recommend Reverend Barb.
    Best,
    John & Mark
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    John P. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Reverend Barbara, was very kind, compassionate and personal. Mark and I could not be any happier with how well our ceremony turned out. Would greatly recommend her. Again, thank you
    John & Mark
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    Claire A. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    warm, professional, reliable and passionate about what she does

    Barbara is warm, professional, reliable and passionate about what she does. She is a great communicator and really listens to clients so that she knows what they need for their wedding ceremony to go just how they want it to. She has performed hundreds of weddings, and she makes sure to put couples at their ease so they’re completely comfortable for their wedding ceremony.
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    Sakshi Sent on 05/30/2017
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    If you want a ceremony that celebrates your love and your individual selves - Rev Barbara is the person for you. Since the first conversation, she was warm and extremely helpful. She paid attention to our (very different) cultures and our (very similar) ideologies and created a ceremony that was fun, relaxed, and full of love. She was very friendly and respectful to our guests as well. I cannot recommend her enough!

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thank you Sakshi and Jordan! It was a pleasure getting to know you two and an honor to officiate your very special and unique ceremony! Sending you love and wishing you endless blessings in your lives as a married couple!
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    Rhonda Sent on 09/14/2017
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    We booked a very last minute renewal of vows with Rev. Barbara. She was so accommodating and helpful taking the time to write our vows (and made is VERY personable). She sent a questionnaire to us (so that it would be personable) and writing our vows for us within 24 hrs !!! She also went to the extra mile with us in searching for cool places to renew vows and did all the research for a carriage ride afterwards since we are not from NY, we had no clue ! (All of this within a couple of days !!) She went above and beyond for us in making this so special for us !!!!
    I highly recommend Rev. Barbara !!!! You won't be disappointed !!!!!
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    Michael Sent on 09/13/2017
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    Barbara Nahmias is an unbelievably perfect officiant!

    She made our wedding extra special by being the exact officiant that we desired. We were behind schedule, but Barbara saved the day. After an initial (and fun) talk / consultation with my wife and I, she crafted the perfect ceremony, and was quick and accommodating to help us make a few small changes to make it perfect for us.

    She is extremely professional, very nice and caring, and worked hard and promptly to make sure we had the perfect ceremony. Barbara even put in extra work by checking up on us as the wedding day approached to make sure we were fully prepared for the big day.

    Highly recommended, Barbara Nahmias should be the first officiant you call!

    Mike R.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thank you so much Michael! I am so glad that you and Iman were happy with your ceremony! It was my pleasure to give you exactly what you wanted- and I had fun too! Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
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    Alla Sent on 07/17/2017
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    Finding a wedding officiant proved to be much more difficult than we could have predicted. My husband and I wanted a nondenominational, nontraditional, warm and light ceremony and when we finally found Barbara we were immediately sold. She worked with us to tailor our ceremony to fit exactly what we wanted, and it truly felt like working with someone, who has known us for years. She really understood us as a couple and as individuals and gave us plenty of options to choose from, as well as ideas for things we would not have even thought of.

    Before creating the script for our ceremony, Barbara had both of us fill out a “couples questionnaire” separately – this was such a special an unique experience, as in the midst of wedding planning an stressing, my husband and I were able to take some time to reflect on all the wonderful qualities of our relationship and reasons for why we love one another. Barbara then used our responses to weave them into our ceremony, which was just so touching. All of our friends and family have been telling us how special and intimate our ceremony was, and we could not agree more.

    Moreover, Barbara helped us stay on track as far as scheduling/timing, making sure everything was fully in order for the day of the ceremony. She was always prompt and thorough with email responses and phone calls, and worked with our wedding party, wedding coordinator and DJ to orchestrate the timing of the aisle procession, music, standing arrangement, etc so that everything was perfect.

    We could not be more grateful to Barbara for the beautiful ceremony she created for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

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    Alla and Anton,

    It was so much FUN it was working with you! I know we worked hard to get it just right, but you two just made it a joy. I think we managed to incorporate all the warmth, humor and intimacy you wanted, incorporating the participation of your beautiful family and friend-family. You two are a great example of the reason I do this for a living! Thank you for the honor of letting me accompany you on your journey to the altar xoxo
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    Jessica Sent on 07/10/2017
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    I was in a bit of a tough spot. I was pregnant and we wanted to do a quickie marriage for insurance reasons and then have our "wedding" in 6 months. We could have gone to the courthouse, but decided it would be best to meet the person who we would use for our actual ceremony. I spoke to 3 different officiants and when I spoke with Barbara, I knew she was who we wanted to use. Immediately, I could feel her warmth through the phone. She is thoughtful and truly cares about her work as an officiant. And, though we really wanted the first ceremony to be a quickie, no rings, and really just a paper marriage, it was my best decision yet to have Barbara, because the truth is, it was special, even if we planned to do a big event in a few months.
    First, she immediately responded to my inquiry via email. Because we needed to get the insurance ASAP, she was AMAZING about being flexible and available the next week. Again, we wanted a short ceremony, we didn't even have rings at that point, she managed to make a short ceremony of vows into a special moment incorporating this beautiful hand ceremony. We had three friends there and all were amazed we had randomly found her and she wasn't recommended, each exclaimed "She was amazing." Barbara spoke to both me and my husband prior so she got to know us. And, took time to write out a ceremony, even though this wasn't the BIG wedding.
    Barbara is a person cares about the couples she weds and will bring her unique voice and touch to your ceremony.
    I can't wait for her to marry us in front of 200 people!

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Dear Jessica and Andy,

    Thank you so much for this beautiful review- and for choosing me to officiate! I can't believe I get to marry you TWICE!!! When next we meet you will be a "family" so it will be a triple blessing!

    Much love,
    Rev Barb
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    Sandra Sent on 09/17/2017
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    We would very highly recommend Creative Ceremonies of New York and Rev Barb. She is wonderful to work with throughout the entire process and we loved our wedding ceremony! We were in a bit of a time squeeze, and Rev Barb not only accommodated to our schedules but also made an effort to get to know us and personalize the ceremony to meet our needs and our personalities. It was a pleasure working with her and we were lucky she was able to be part of our special day!

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Sandra, you and DJ were a joy to work with! I'm so glad you were happy with your ceremony. You and your whole family made ME feel like family on your wedding day- so thank you! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness xox
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    Samantha Sent on 04/04/2017
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    Rev Barbara was a fabulous choice from the moment we chose her up until our ceremony was over. She is kind and warm, just what you would want from an officiant. She made my husband (love to say that!) and I feel comfortable along the process and guided us when needed. We feel like we've known her forever. She was able to make some quick changes and give us plenty of advice from our vow to our ceremony location. I would recommend to use her as your officiant! I foresee her in our future for when it's time to expand our family! Thank you for being so wonderful, Rev Barbara!

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thank you Samantha and Bastien. It was a joy and honor to officiate your wedding, even in monsoon conditions! What a pleasure to guide you through the process of creating a ceremony unique to your needs, getting to know you and your very warm friends and family. Wishing you many years of happiness together!
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    Holly Sent on 11/16/2016
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    Rev Barb was AWESEOME! We got married on November 6th, 2016. From the start we felt like we were in great hands. She took the time to get to know us. She asked us important questions about our relationship. She crafted a terrific ceremony for us that was exactly what we wanted. We received so many compliments on our ceremony. It would not have been the unique and special occasion if we were not lucky enough to find Rev Barb!

    Holly and Jeff

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Dear Holly and Jeff,
    I loved going through the process of getting to know you, learning about your vision for your perfect ceremony and then making it happen. One of the things that always amazes me is how connected I feel with the couples I work with, after such a short time- and that certainly was the case with you two. So happy you were pleased with the results. It was pure joy for me! Thank you also for taking the time to review me when you're only just back from your honeymoon!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Rev Barb
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    Jeffrey Sent on 10/31/2016
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    Your ceremony will sound like it is being presented by a close friend of yours who knows you both well. The time and effort that Rev. Barbara Nahmias takes to get to know the participants results in a highly personalized ceremony that touches all present in a way that a ceremony that has been repeated hundreds of times cannot. What a refreshing and pleasurable experience! I am the father of the groom and the father-in-law of the bride and I am smiling.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your review! What a joy and honor it was to work with your family to create the ceremony you had all envisioned. Thank you also for including me in your beautiful reception. You really made me feel like part of the family!
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    Benjamin Sent on 11/16/2016
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    Barbara was excellent. She was very thorough and easy to work with. We were extremely happy with the way our ceremony turned out.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thank you Ben! And thank you also for making me feel like part of the family! It was really fun working with you, Aom and your dad to create the perfect ceremony for you. Wishing you and Aom a beautiful future together!
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    Demie Sent on 11/04/2016
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    We decided to get married spontaneously and contacted Barbara less than a week before the day we wished to get married. In all honesty, we selected Barbara because she was the person who answered and was available on such short notice. In hindsight though, I can say if we had interviewed 100 officiants Barbara would have still been our choice. She seemed to feel genuine joy for our wedding as though we were family to her and at the same time her demeanor was calm and reassuring. I just really felt instantly comfortable with her. She worked with us to get everything ready in a very short time. She basically held our hands throughout because of how clueless we were about the bureaucracy of the process. She interviewed us and created a personalized ceremony which described our relationship's journey up to that time. We selected a location standing barefoot out on rocks which jutted out from the beach. We hadn't made Barbara aware of this, and she had come in her professional clothes with her sensible heels. She kicked off her shoes like a trooper and climbed out on the rocks with us. An excellent sport. Our wedding was quite unusual I think but we really could not have had the wedding we wanted without Barbara's help.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thank you for this beautiful review Demie! It was a joy to work with you and Joao- and yes, a new and adventurous experience for me to climb out on those rocks barefoot, balance myself precariously and marry you two! Never let it be said that I won't go to any lengths to give my couples the ceremony of their dreams!
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    Joao Sent on 11/07/2016
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    Demie and I were so lucky to find Barbara, she made our experience really special and wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone who's in need of an officiant for their wedding! Thank you so much Barbara you're great!

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thanks so much for the great review Joao! I wish you and Demie endless blessings!
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    Victor Sent on 07/29/2016
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    Rev Barbara was very accommodating and extremely easy to work with. She created a beautiful and very personal ceremony for my wife and I. We received A LOT of compliments on how beautiful the ceremony was. We cannot recommend her enough.
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    Grisel Sent on 07/25/2016
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    Barbara was absolutely wonderful. She was easy to work with. She was organized, timely and open to suggestions. When the big day happened, our guests were giving us compliments on the ceremony. It was better than expected.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thank you Grisel! What a joy it was to work with you two! I will never forget the love and support emanating from your family and friends as we asked them to take a vow to you two. You are truly surrounded by love. Wishing you many years of happiness and wonderful adventures together!
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    Rev. Barbara gave us the most meaningful, beautiful ceremony! Our family kept commenting on how she truly captured each of us and our relationship. The process of working with Rev. Barbara was thorough and stress-free. She was so flexible with everything that we did/did not want, and was extremely knowledgeable and able to provide script and suggestions for components we were unsure of. In the end, the ceremony exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Rev. Barbara to ANY couple - she will definitely customize a ceremony to fit your needs and style.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Emily, Thank you for the wonderful review! It was truly a delight to work with you and Raj and an honor to officiate your ceremony. So happy you feel that I "got" you as individuals and as a couple. Wishing you both continued happiness and a love that grows and grows! Big virtual hugs to both of you :-)
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    Dara Sent on 07/12/2016
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    Barbara made our wedding spectacularly special. If you are looking for a secular wedding with just the right amount of spirituality, she is your officiant! I would recommend her to everyone.

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Thanks so much for great review! Yes, beautiful and meaningful secular weddings are one of my specialties!
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    Pamela Sent on 11/05/2015
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    I can't say enough about the magic and wonder that Barbara Nahmias brought to our wedding! She was with us from the start, helping us envision our ceremony and offering amazing guidance. I didn't know how much work went into planning and ensuring that our wedding ceremony reflected us and our lives together. Barbara managed the process and was on us to get things to her on time so no one was stressed at the end. She achieved her goal! She suggested ideas, gave us sample readings to consider, and even shared her experience about how our bridal party should walk in and stand based on our venue set up.
    She created a love-filled environment with her calm guidance on what could have been a stressful day. Our guests raved about the beauty of the ceremony. Barbara made our wedding special and unforgettable!

    Creative Ceremonies of New York's reply:

    Pam, It was such a delight to work with the two of you! I'm so happy to know that what we created together truly fulfilled your vision for your wedding ceremony. Wishing you many years of happiness together!

    Warmly,
    Rev Barbara
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    R Sent on 10/23/2015
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    Barbara helped make the day very special! very much would recommend her!
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    Barbara Nahmias officiated as we renewed our vows on our 5th Wedding Anniversary. The first time around was at the Courthouse with only my parents and three of our best friends.... it was incredibly simple, which was what we wanted. But for our 5th, we wanted our family, friends, and loved ones around us. We wanted to make the day special and Barbara was our first step toward that. She spoke with us, she laughed with us, and truly seemed to understand what my husband and I have together. When it was time to marry us for the second time, her words were perfection. She captured us so perfectly. She embraced what we are together and was able to share that with everyone there. We're lucky to have had her officiate for us and look forward to having her bless us again for all the wondrous and momentous occasions down the road.
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    Barbara was AMAZING and such a PROFESSIONAL!!
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    Angie Sent on 08/18/2015
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    Barbara knows both my husband and I personally but she still asked us to complete a questionnaire to help inform the content of the wedding ceremony. I really appreciated that and how much our feedback mattered to her. It was a very personal service, simple, meaningful, with humor and it included those in attendance which was very important to us. Barbara was always easy to reach and very well prepared, calm, and reassuring the day of the wedding. I highly recommend her and have the utmost faith she will treat your vision for your own wedding with tenderness and respect.
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    Danny Sent on 08/18/2015
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    Barbara Nahmias officiated our wedding in January of 2012. I truly believe our wedding would not have been the same without Barbara's guidance. She walked us through the whole process with grace and precious wisdom. Barbara really captured our relationship in the service. My brother in law told us it was the best wedding he had been to and that was not because of the bells and whistles - our wedding was super low budget! It was because of the spirit and energy of the service that Barbara helped create and hold. Thank you Barbara!
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