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WOW! Hire Diane!

Diane was amazing! We wanted something small and informal—but authentic and meaningful to my husband and me. Diane managed to create a quiet, sweet, and ceremony that we will never forget! She integrated (or didn't integrate) everything we asked for, while adding her own expertise into the mix. Thank you SO much for making our day beautiful.

Douglas Sent on 11/11/2022

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A lovely, calming, and grounding presence on our wedding day

We struggled to find an officiant who would incorporate aspects of both of our family's religious backgrounds. Reverend Diane invited us into the process of crafting a meaningful ceremony that felt authentic to both us and our families. She took time to get to know us before and during our wedding day, and her presence was effortless, calming, and just right.

Caroline Sent on 07/06/2022

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Excellent wedding

Rev. Diane was awesome to work with, she worked very hard to make our interfaith ceremony fun and with aspects of both religions.

Drj Sent on 08/22/2021

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Insiteful, Calming, the Perfect Officiant

What can I say. Reverend Diane was great from the start. She genuinely wanted to know what we were about as individuals, as well as a couple. She went to great lengths to create our ideal ceremony. Her calming demeanor was reassuring and helped us stay focused and relaxed. Her emails and our zoom meetings kept us on track. She has a true intuitive sense. She is a true knowledable professional. It was the perfect experience.

Jessica Sent on 10/17/2020

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Incredible, personal experience from start to finish

We found Reverend Diane on weddingvortex (which is a really helpful site if you're getting married in the Hudson Valley). We really loved her vibe after our first call, where she asked us a lot of really thought-provoking questions about the kind of wedding ceremony we wanted to have. We scheduled a follow up call to ask questions of our own and we ultimately decided to book Reverend Diane because she had the most thoughtful and creative solutions to the trickier parts of our ceremony that we couldn't solve on our own.

We had an in-person (masked!) meeting in her office to finalize our ceremony. Talking with Reverend Diane about our big day will always be one of our best memories as a couple. We loved meeting with the Reverend so much that even after we downsized our wedding and cancelled our rehearsal dinner, we still went to meet with her for an hour on the eve of our wedding day, both to iron out final details and to spend time with her calming and grounding presence.

The ceremony that she wrote for us hit all of the emotional beats that we wanted. It was incredibly well-structured, and felt true and individual to us as a couple but was also beloved by our family and friends. She came armed with all kinds of suggestions for ways to personalize our ceremony that we really loved--it truly felt like she understood and listened to what we wanted. She was supportive of exactly the amount of spirituality and religion that we wanted in our ceremony. And finally, we were really set on writing our own vows and keeping them a surprise until our wedding day, and the Rev Diane reviewed them for us to ensure they were of a similar tone and length, which was a great help.

Reverend Diane also works with medical patients as part of her practice, so she did perform our ceremony wearing a mask both to protect her patients and us. Even with half of her face covered, she is a warm, personable, and excellent speaker and performer, and was easily heard at our outdoor ceremony. We honestly could not have asked for a better officiant.

Samantha Sent on 11/24/2019

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The most fantastic officiant you could ever hope to work with

I don’t have the words to describe how much we love Reverend Diane, and how working with her enhanced our wedding a thousand times over. My husband has known Diane since he was a child, and it was important to us that we be married by someone who knew us well, so we turned to Diane - and I am so, so, so glad we did.

Diane is one of the kindest, most patient and compassionate people you will ever meet. We sat with her for a long time and even though neither of us thought we knew what we wanted in a ceremony, she helped us realize exactly what we were looking for - and she made us feel so comfortable and safe with her, that we had no problem sharing what that was. She sent us examples of different ceremony rituals and readings to look through, helped us draft a ceremony plan, and never got frustrated with us, even when we very annoyingly nitpicked specific words to delete or change (and even when we did this several times over). She helped us incorporate specific religious rituals that were important to our families, while at the same time making it so our ceremony didn’t actually feel religious at all, which was important to us. And during the ceremony, she laughed with us, and cried with us, and we felt completely connected with her. It made the ceremony even that much more special. Our families and friends haven’t stopped raving about how perfect our ceremony was, and multiple people have told us: “I was laughing the entire time I wasn’t crying.” What more could you want in a wedding?

Reverend Diane, thank you. Thank you for being so patient and kind, for helping us work through difficult family dynamics with grace, and for making it so that we always, always felt comfortable coming to you for guidance. And thank you for helping us create the ceremony of our dreams, that we will remember forever. And to anyone reading this, work with Diane!!! You will be so very glad you did.

Katie Sent on 08/18/2019

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Laughter and Levity with Rev. Diane

It's one thing to find "the one", it's quite another to find "the one" to officiate your wedding. When we first met with Rev. Diane, her consultative, calm approach immediately put us at ease. She was instrumental in crafting and delivering a ceremony that struck the right balance of sincerity and joy--a nod to tradition with a modern touch. Her flexibility and grace in working with us through some unexpected challenges and changes leading up to the wedding showed her heartfelt dedication to her work and her clients.

What resulted was a unique and individualized ceremony that demonstrated our approach to life and set a course for a successful union. Our guests repeatedly shared that our ceremony was refreshing and delightful. Thank you, Rev. Diane, for bringing levity and laughter to our wedding!

Matthew Sent on 06/23/2019

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A joy to work with

Working with Reverend Diane for our wedding was such a relaxing and joyful experience. She was totally focused on our needs and kept an air of calmness over the entire process. Her responsiveness to our questions was always quick, and she often provided several potential scenarios for us to work with.
When it came time for the ceremony, Reverend Diane made sure we were always at ease. She incorporated all of our ideas for rituals, and presented it all with all the greatest regard for our ceremony.
After the ceremony, we were told by many of our guests (one being a retired deacon) that Reverend Diane’s ceremony was one of the best they had ever experienced. Her union of several facets of spirituality with humanity, and the importance of family, made our ceremony that much more special.

Domiana Sent on 11/11/2018

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Better than we dreamed

Throughout our wedding planning process, my husband and I agreed that choosing Rev. Diane Epstein to help us craft and officiate our ceremony was the best decision we made. Rev. Diane went above and beyond in every measure! Her energy, grace, enthusiasm, patience, and wisdom was exactly what we needed during this time, and we couldn't be more thankful that we found her to work with us. Our ceremony was the most important part of the day to us, and Rev. Diane truly made it exactly what we hoped for. More than a few of our guests even said it was the best ceremony they had witnessed. We wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Rev. Diane to anyone looking for a meaningful, personalized, and lovingly-crafted ceremony!

Scott Sent on 10/01/2017

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Reverend Diane helped make our special day really wonderful

Nicole Sent on 12/20/2016

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Rev. Epstein was really great. We originally were going to have a friend officate us but it didn't work out as planned and we found Rev. Epstein who was able to accommodate us and help us come up with a special wedding ceremony on short notice.

Eric Sent on 11/29/2016

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Rev. Diane was everything we could have dreamed for in an officiant. We first met with Rev. Diane at her office for a meeting where we spoke for a while about each other and about our connection. How we met, how we got here etc.. She told us the things she likes to do during a ceremony and then asked us what we wanted our ceremony to include. The process was so easy and open. When we wanted to be specific she let us, when we needed her input and her ideas, she was there for us whenever we needed. We even chose to have my wife's Grandfathers present readings during our ceremony and that was no problem. She helped make our wedding day everything we could have dreamed of. Another aspect to what Rev. Diane brings, that we loved, was offering a second meeting prior to our wedding day to build relationship goals. My wife and I loved spending the time with Rev. Diane to write out specific goals we envisioned for our future together. These could include anything at all, then we compare. We loved that exercise. I can go on and on about how much we loved our experience with Rev. Diane. My wife and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! Truly a professional, truly a joy to work with!

Tom Sent on 08/31/2016

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Reverend Diane was an island of shelter, support and encouragement amid the often stormy sea of planning our wedding. She held our hands, read our minds and helped guide us toward the perfect ceremony. Her enthusiasm during the service added to the joy and perfection of our day. We couldn't have asked for more!

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Rev. Diane Epstein was recommended to me by a close friend whom has known her since she was a kid. I would have to say she has worked well with us planning the ceremony. She is very easy to contact, and is super responsive! I can't wait to see it all put together at our wedding in 2 weeks.

User2669269 Sent on 06/30/2016

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Reverend Diane was our guiding light and grounding force on our wedding day from the very start. She was inspiring and calming and really present for each of us individually which was such a blessing. She helped us to stay focused on what was most important, and helped remind us at every moment to treasure the moments we spent sharing such important thoughts. She was an integral part of what made the day such a joyous celebration, and an enduring and treasured memory. Her care and consideration for us, the small and special extra gestures of kindness, her expert orchestration of ceremony and calm reassurances, her heartfelt well wishes and celebration of our union -- everything she did was so special. If you have the good fortune to have Reverend Diane minister to you in any capacity, do not miss the opportunity.

Jen Sent on 10/26/2015

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Reverend Epstein helped us create a beautiful wedding ceremony that blended our cultural and spiritual beliefs perfectly. She was able to take our thoughts, beliefs and visions and create a unique ceremony just for us. She is a knowledgeable and spiritually connected soul, who united us in perfect harmony on our wedding day. She was invested in the development and strength of our union from the moment we first spoke. She is detailed, caring, supportive and peaceful in her interactions. We felt in perfect hands. Our families and friends were extremely complimentary of Revered Epstein as well. Her warmth and support was easily felt by all. We feel blessed to have had Reverend Epstein a part of our wedding union and now a part of our lives.

Christina Sent on 10/16/2015

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To echo my new husband below, we absolutely loved our experience with Reverend Diane. I really felt that she made a great effort to get to know us, our relationship and our story. Everyone who attended our wedding commented on how unique, thoughtful and intimate our ceremony was. It was without a doubt the best and most memorable part of our wedding day, as it should be. Reverend Diane was very helpful in building our ceremony not for us, but with us. She gave us countless suggestions and was very present when we needed to connect with her regarding ceremony decisions. We were 100% happy with our choice to have her make our love official, and would recommend her thoroughly!

Geoff Sent on 10/13/2015

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The rev was hands down the most responsive vendor we worked with the whole wedding. Fast to reply to emails with great feedback.
The service was outside and had no mic. She really projected her voice and drove the point home. So many guests commented on how well it was and how well she did.
At the end she gave my wife and I a beautiful packet she went out of her way to print up and make special for us. But before that Ah was taking photos of us and with us. It was really great
I am truly happy we chose her for our special day.

Anne Sent on 10/06/2015

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We interviewed 5 prospective ministers by phone, and hands down Rev. Diane was the best. We also decided it was worth the time and effort to travel from Philadelphia to Kingston, NY to meet with her in person a couple of months before the wedding. We were so happy we met with her ahead of time. Although it was clear she had a great understanding of us as a couple from the initial phone conversation, that meeting was truly amazing. My fiance and I felt confident that Rev. Diane would shape a ceremony that would be abundantly meaningful and also mirror our life view. And so it was!!! It was a beautiful and moving ceremony that we will cherish in our hearts forever. Our guests were sobbing at moments during the ceremony...and also commented to us later on how amazing she was. One of our guests said it was the best wedding ceremony she had ever witnessed.

Kristen Sent on 10/02/2015

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We can't say enough great things about Rev. Diane. She was extremely easy to work with all the way through the process . She took the time to get to know each of us so that the ceremony would be something that felt authentic to both of us. She offered many many different options for how to personalize the day and truly make it something that reflected what we wanted for ourselves and our guests. Rev. Diane managed to strike the right balance of being professional and organized (helping us set deadlines for ourselves so that we wouldn't be rushing to finish the details at the last minute, being transparent about payment details, etc.) while also offering genuine counsel and guidance as we embarked on one of the most important journey of our lives. A sincere thank you! She was truly wonderful.

Irina Sent on 07/29/2015

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It was truly a pleasure to work with Diane Epstein. She has a great personality and is a great speaker. Our initial session included finding out about us as a couple, how we met, what we want from the ceremony etc. The ceremony included all the things we wanted. She was very responsive and made changes to our ceremony as asked. We also had one meeting where we covered our future goals and vision. Diane gave us a great exercise and now we have our family vision that is very inspiring to read through.
The ceremony went over flawless. Diane was well prepared. Her voice was soothing and calm. She takes pride in what she does and does it well. We could not have asked for a better officiant.

User1943539 Sent on 11/29/2014

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There should be more people on this earth like Rev. Diane. She is a beautiful and understanding person and it radiates from the moment you meet her. I should start this review by saying that my husband and I are not religious people. I myself did not grow up religious in the least bit and this part of our wedding planning initially made me a little bit uncomfortable. Now, since going through the process and working with Rev. Diane, my husband and I both agree that our ceremony was our most favorite part! We owe this to Diane. She focused us and helped us to mold our ceremony into something uniquely beautiful for us as a couple. You can tell from the moment you sit down with rev Diane that she truly loves what she does. This passion is carried through the entire process with her. She was encouraging, patient and offered amazing advice. Planning a wedding, you often get caught up in the logistics, the decor, etc but working with Diane to plan our ceremony constantly reminded us as to why we were getting married in the first place. She has a gift in her delivery of her words, in a tone of voice that you wish more people have and her entire presentation left our guests smiling, laughing and crying with happiness. We had many guests come up to us during our cocktail hour complimenting her and we are stil getting rave reviews of how fabulous our reverend was and how inspiring she was. We couldn't agree more! If you truly want to embed yourself into the meaning of your wedding and to create a ceremony that isnt cookie cutter, than I assure you that choosing Rev. Diane would be the right decision. Peace, love, blessings :) Kim & Steve

Caitlin Sent on 10/02/2014

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Rev. Diane was wonderful to work with! My husband & I are not very religious people and she provided some wonderful suggestions to make our ceremony special. We did all our planning remotely and she was very responsive via email or phone.
The ceremony was beautiful and wonderfully paced. Diane even surprised us by taking some photo's! (before & after the ceremony). She emailed them to us the very next day. It was a pleasant surprise to have some photos so early :) She also gave us a nice booklet of the ceremony itself, which is nice to have a copy of.

User1776478 Sent on 08/22/2014

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We greatly enjoyed working with Diane. She was extremely helpful and cooperative when it came to crafting the ceremony. She really understood our needs as an interfaith couple. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. - Anna & Nick, Massapequa Park, NY.

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Diane was better then we could imagine, she help as putting together our spacial ceremony in the most caring way. The process with her prepared us, and brought my man and myself even closer together.
I'm am thankful for every moment!
Much love on your spacial day!

Peg Sent on 07/20/2014

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Reverend Diane Epstein officiated our May 10th wedding ceremony. We began working with her a few months prior to our wedding, as we opted for the package that included three meetings to talk and customize our ceremony. It was very helpful using that time together. Diane really got to know us and our story and tailored the ceremony to us. She kept us on schedule with due dates for various tasks well ahead of the wedding date. By the time the wedding arrived, we didn’t have to think about a thing and were able to relax and enjoy the day. We have received numerous compliments and comments about the content and flow of our ceremony. Diane really sets the scene and gets everyone focused and engaged in the moment. We are very pleased with Diane’s work and would recommend her services to anyone that wants a personalized, memorable and deeply special ceremony.

Michael Sent on 07/17/2014

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Diane was a perfect choice for our Officiant. Our personal connection to her was instantaneous. She helped us to design the most beautiful ceremony that I have ever seen or been a part of. She gave us endless patience and clear guidance through this most important journey. She is an ANGEL!!! We plan to be in touch with her throughout our lives, keeping her as close as we can in our hearts!

Christopher Sent on 06/24/2014

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Rev. Diane was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was very professional but also so incredibly warm and easy to connect with. She kept us to our schedule and created a complete, appropriate, and perfectly personal ceremony for our wedding. Most importantly, she helped to inspire and excite us as we approached our big day, offering kind words of guidance, and helping us start our marriage with an atmosphere of spirituality, love, and joy. During the ceremony, Rev. Diane was a friendly yet commanding presence, speaking clearly to us and to our guests; we received countless compliments on our meaningful and special ceremony.

We are so happy we chose Reverend Diane to celebrate our most important day, and she will have a powerful lasting impact on our memories and on our marriage. Thank you, Reverend!

Mathieu Sent on 03/03/2014

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Rev. Diane is great! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding officiant. She is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and helped us to make our small ceremony exactly the way we wanted it. She is easy to get a hold of and responds quickly to email.

Our wedding date moved last minute due to an issue with our venue and Diane was super supportive consoling us and changing her schedule to accommodate our new date.

Rev Diane was a wonderful officiant and made our day really special.

Charles Sent on 08/11/2013

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Diane was a perfect fit for our private ceremony. She was on top of planning and very timely with correspondence. Diane was attentive to our desires and very thorough and experienced. She was patient and creative, this made our experience fun, funny and deeply meaningful. Diane goes above and beyond; we are very thankful to have founs her!

Nicole Sent on 07/15/2013

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Words cannot express how AMAZING Rev. Diane was both at our wedding ceremony and during our entire wedding planning process.

Before we even signed a contract with her, we met with Rev. Diane for about an hour to get to know her and for her to get to know us. My husband and I had no idea where to start in terms of planning a wedding ceremony, but Diane had plenty of suggestions for us and provided us with lots of options.

We met with Rev. Diane about three more times before the wedding and were in regular contact via email during the year before our wedding. She responded to every email quickly and provided suggestions when we were lost and was always willing to make a change we requested.

She took so much time to learn who we were as a couple and incorporated that into our ceremony, which was created specifically for us and tailored to who were are as a couple. As part of the ceremony planning process Rev. Diane also did a little pre-marriage counseling with us, which was great. It made us feel confident in our relationship and decision to get married as we approached our wedding day. We had several of our guests tell us it was the most moving wedding ceremony they had ever seen.

All in all, Rev. Diane was a pleasure to work with and far exceeded our expectations. We love her!

Devon Sent on 07/07/2013

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Diane was a pleasure to work with in planning our ceremony. She made the experience special and personalized just for us. She was extremely easy to get in touch with and was very responsive in her emails and phone calls. She was very insightful and suggestive in helping create our ceremony and gave us the opportunities to make it as personalized as we wanted it too be. Diane is an amazing person and she made it the most special and heart felt part of our entire wedding. You will not be disappointed in her and her services, she is a wonderful, caring woman!

Ian Sent on 05/20/2013

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Reverend Diane was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her. She worked closely with my wife and I to create the perfect ceremony for our needs. We had a beautiful wedding and a fantastic ceremony, and we were both so pleased with everything that Diane did for us.

Carolyn Sent on 04/30/2013

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We cannot praise Reverend Diane enough for everything she has done for us. Our ceremony was nothing short of perfect...our guests could not stop talking about it. She helped us with every step, answered every question, responded to every concern, made us both feel so special and acted like a true friend to us. Our special day was made even more special because of her. We will NEVER forget how wonderful she was and are so grateful to have found her. We'd recommend her to anyone!! :-)

Joe Sent on 10/15/2012

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Let me ask you this question, have you ever been to a wedding where the first thing guests say to the bride and groom is "Wow, that was an amazing ceremony"? That is exactly what we heard from our guests that day as well as days following. When you meet with her, Rev. Diane will ask you questions about your relationship and you which she will use to formulate a highly personalized ceremony that speaks directly to both the bride and the groom. She is very kind, patient and knowledgable, she will take the time to speak with you and form the ceremony in drafts until you have the final version. I personally never thought that the ceremony would be something that I spent much time on, but in the end, it turned out to be one of my favorite aspects of our wedding. She even has a copy of your ceremony printed out for you and put into a little binder for you to keep forever. You will not be dissapointed if you hire Rev. Diane to do your wedding ceremony. She was incredible!

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Reverend Diane was the most responsive officiant that we approached, and was just as much a pleasure in person as she was on the phone when we first spoke with her--we hired her after one conversation because she just seemed right. She offered experienced guidance, patient suggestions, warmth, compassion, humor and professional yet affectionate support. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful she was - at making everyone feel welcome and at ease, and creating a perfect feel for the ceremony, striking a nice balance between grounded wisdom and gentle comfort. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding officiant. We couldn't have been happier.

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Diane was wonderful! She was helpful through the entire process of planning our ceremony. She gave us tons of options on what we may or may not want to include which led us to the perfect ceremony for us!! She is very thorough, she made us feel at ease, knows what shes doing and we have heard great feedback from our family and friends!

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The Wedding Ceremony was absolutely beautiful. It was well organized, very professional and was full of meaning and emotion. Diane was a pleasure to work with and you can sense her devotion to providing a ceremony that gives the couple a real sense of the lifelong commitment they are embarking upon. Diane worked with us through a number of iterations until we all came together with a ceremony that was all we could have hoped for, thank you.

Terianne Sent on 09/28/2011

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I cannot say enough about the support and commitment Reverend Diane gave to us over the months we worked with her leading up to the wedding.
Reverend Diane gave my husband and I a forum to discuss, learn and share with each other in a way we may not have had we decided to create the ceremony on our own. She was there for us every step of the way.
There is not a day that goes by that someone doesn't exclaim to me how beautiful and thoughtful our wedding ceremony was. It was Reverend Diane's insight, holistic approach and ability create comfort around her that really made the ceremony what it was.
She is really something.

Liana Sent on 08/01/2011

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In planning a wedding, choosing a woman or man to assist you in becoming “husband and wife” can be a difficult task. The woman or man that you choose should be part of the support system that contributes to your relationship in a positive and healthy manner. As soon as my husband Ryan and I met with Reverend Epstein, there was truly not a doubt in our minds that she was the perfect person to share our special day with. She there for our unique wedding reception and ceremony at a cabin in the woods, and more importantly, she guided us as couple to become a strong entity together.

In our meetings with Reverend Epstein, we shared many endearing moments that strengthened Ryan and my relationship, as well as helped us institute ideas that will keep us in love through “sickness and health”. Ryan and I spent time after our meetings with Reverend Epstein discussing what we had learned and the feelings that we shared. In a way, our times spent with Reverend Epstein became the most precious moments in our planning for our wedding day.

During our rehearsal and our wedding day itself, Reverend Epstein was there for guidance and support. With her help, our day was well planned and thought our, incorporating many important family members as well as meaningful quotes and poems into our ceremony. She continued to help us in becoming a strong emotionally and spiritually connected couple. She was patient, kind, and truly enjoyed the moments we spent together.

As Ryan and I have just spent our one-year anniversary together, it is important to note that Reverend Epstein still keeps in touch with us, and reinforces our feelings of love and the sanctity of marriage. We have Reverend Epstein to thank in many ways, and I truly cannot express enough how wonderful our experience has been, and continues to be, with her in our lives. As you consider who to join you in celebrating your important day, do not hesitate to contact my husband and myself to ask any questions you may have about the wonderful Reverend Epstein.

Lisa Sent on 06/28/2011

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Diane officiated our wedding almost 3 years ago. We have been to quite a few weddings since then and every time we comment to each other on how glad we are to have had Diane perform ours.

What we kept noticing about other officiants is their desire to become the center of the event. Diane did not put herself on stage that way. She led the service with grace and assurance, but she did not demand the spotlight.

In planning the ceremony she listened carefully to our desires and presented helpful questions and suggestions. She was completely accepting of the amount of religion, or lack of religion, we wanted in our ceremony. I am not a meticulous planner, but with her help we created a smoothly flowing, well planned ceremony. She worked intently to be sure that every detail of the ceremony be planned so that it would be exactly what we wanted. It was our ceremony.

Patrice Sent on 06/27/2011

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“When we were planning our wedding, Reverend Diane Epstein was everything we needed: inspirational, warm, patient. Someone sensitive to religious differences who could help us put together a wonderful, spiritual ceremony while incorporating different rituals into our ceremony. She met with us again and again to make sure everything was just right. Reverend Diane is simply the best. We would highly recommend her to anyone."

Anna Sent on 06/24/2011

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Testimonial for the Reverend Diane Epstein

I am delighted to sing (well, write really … but I feel like singing!) the praises of Diane Epstein, who celebrated our wedding on October 30th, 2010. Along with family and friends who joined with us that day, David and I were blessed to be in the presence of someone who radiated serenity, joy, enthusiasm, and love.

Prior to our wedding day, Diane met with us on three occasions. During these meetings, Dianne, David, and I engaged in a conversation about one another and why David and I wished to intertwine our lives together. I found Diane to be a gentle guide, one who deeply listened to us but also asked good questions. These questions tended to “sit and grow” within us until we met the next time. I was grateful for both the guidance and the challenges that she presented to us in gift-like fashion.

We also planned our wedding ceremony together during these meetings. Once again, I valued Diane’s input, wisdom, and guidance. She helped us to weave together a ceremony that gave due respect to David’s secularism and to my Catholic beliefs and tradition. Diane, who worked for many hours on our ceremony outside of our meeting times, also suggested readings and rituals which honored our families, David’s Jewish heritage, my passion for social justice, my Zen meditation practice, etc. While making suggestions for the ceremony, she never did so in a heavy-handed manner; if we wanted something other than what she had suggested, I felt quite free to give my input and to design a ceremony that reflected the love that David and I feel for one another and that reflected our own creativity.

David and I decided that the site of our wedding ceremony would be in the cafeteria of the Golden Hills Nursing Home, which is located in Kingston, New York. We decided to be married there so that my 96 year-old grandmother, who resides there, could be present with us. Diane never hesitated in her support for our choice of venue, and she celebrated the love that I have for my grandmother. She was also quite supportive of my desire to have my beloved Jack Russell terrier, Lucia, to be included in the service. Far from making it seem silly that I wanted Lucia to be included in the ceremony, Diane saw how important Lucia was to both of us and linked our love for her to our love for the environment, for all sentient beings, etc. Through our ceremony, she helped me to re-commit myself to the work of environmental stewardship and justice.

Diane, on the day of the ceremony, was could not have been more perfect. She was well prepared and even offered her help to me and to my parents, who had worked so hard to make the day special for David and me. Her organizational expertise helped to ceremony run smoothly and her grace put all at ease. She was fully present at the ceremony and her enthusiasm for her vocation as minister was infectious. It was evident to all that Diane loves her work, and wants others to share in the bounty of that love. At the ceremony’s end, those who attended told me how much they appreciated the ceremony, how beautiful it was, and how delighted they were with Diane. Quite simply, there were rave reviews of the ceremony from beginning to end.

At the end of the ceremony, Diane presented David and me with a booklet that she had put together. It included the ceremony’s program and our readings, intentions and vows as well as one of her beautiful photographs. This was an unexpected gift and I was deeply moved by her generosity. At the ceremony’s end, we also found out that Diane’s husband was quite ill and that she needed to leave to be with him. During her time with us, she did not mention this nor did she rush the ceremony in order to leave. She gave of herself generously and then, at just the right moment, left to care for her husband. Again, I was moved by her generosity toward us and for the obvious love of her husband.

David and I were quite fortunate to have found Diane Epstein. She was absolutely dedicated to us, to our ceremony, and beautifully shared her many gifts with us. Her example of attention and generosity to the other is one that I turn to often in my own relationships and to my own work. I am firm in my conviction that we made the right choice in deciding to work with Diane. More so, I am grateful that we had the opportunity to work with her.

Blessings, Diane, and thank you!

Anna J. Brown
Jersey City, NJ

David Sent on 06/22/2011

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Having Reverend Diane Epstein officiate at our wedding made the ceremony and special day so very meaningful. This is because Rev. Diane gave us the encouragement, time and support to help us plan the service and write our vows. No wedding is the same, and there is only one Rev. Diane. She can and will make your wedding day, whether it is a small affair or event planned for many, as sacred and as individual as you want it to be. That's because Rev. Diane has the warmth, sensitivity and spirituality to see beyond the common and see the special gifts we all share that make us individuals, and make life the solemn journey is was meant to be for each other. When sharing wedding bonds with one another, it is all the more reason to rejoice. Reverend Diane knows this, lives this and shared this with us and we are much better off for her insights and gifts.

Dr. David Orenstein

Phil Sent on 10/27/2011

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Diane helped us find our voice and tailor our wedding to be a more complete expression our beliefs and values. This helped our friends and family know more about the depth of our love and how we live for each other. We were at ease with her suggestions and felt comfortable discussing our lives and love with her. Our ceremony was such a special event that we and our guests will long remember. Many have said it was the best wedding that they had participated in. Diane's words and delivery were heartfelt and well received by all.

Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2011

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Diane was absolutely wonderful to work with and the ceremony that she performed and help us formulate was truly a beautiful experience. Diane was very interested in us as a couple and genuinely excited to work with us, she is very passionate about what she does. She helped us combine many elements in our ceremony from a sand ritual to a hand fasting, and she orchestrated it in the most perfect way possible. Diane was very reliable and organized. This was a very important aspect to me as in the process of planning a wedding is complicated with so many details and one thing that I knew that I did not have to worry about or micromanage was the ceremony because I was completely certain that Diane was on the ball. Her responses to all my emails and questions were answered almost immediately, and what a relief that was. I can confidently credit Diane with helping my Husband and I craft one of the most memorable and important experiences of our lives together. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend her services.

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