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    Shannon W. Sent on 12/08/2018
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    Personalized, meaningful, and fun interfaith ceremony

    Not only did my husband and I both truly enjoy the wonderful ceremony Rabbi Ian conducted, but I had so many friends and family from both sides say it was the best wedding ceremony they’ve ever been to. Some of my non-Jewish friends even said they would want him to officiate their weddings! Very inclusive, better than I ever could have imagined.
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    Lauren Sent on 05/14/2017
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    WOWZERS!
    Rabbi Ian is the one-HIRE HIM NOW AND LOOK NO FURTHER!!!

    The energy that he helped create was insane and the entire place was filled with laughter, love and tears of joy. That undeniable energy stayed with us and everyone for the rest of the evening, thanks to Rabbi Ian for kicking it off with a great start!

    We felt so honored to have his presence around us on such our special day.
    We definitely picked a winner and feel beyond grateful to have found him!

    The way he spoke about us individually and then together as a couple, melted our hearts.
    He has the best delivery and when he speaks with such candor, such eloquence and not to mention he brings a lightness and sense of humor that we loved! Not only were we impressed but our friends and family bragged about him being the best Rabbi they had ever witnessed in their entire life!

    Put it this way....all of our non-Jewish friends came up to us and would say things like, "where do you find him and how can I sign up to be Jewish!!! :)))

    Don't waste anymore time-Go meet him now!
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    Shima Sent on 07/05/2016
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    Rabbi Ian was everything we could ask for and more! He made our ceremony were intimate and cozy. He definitely calmed our nerves at the beginning as he could sense that we were both a little nervous. He even interacted and engaged with our audience. The ceremony was timed perfectly, not a minute short, not a minute long and he definitely was NOT boring. From myself, my husband and all our guests, the one thing we can't stop talking about is how beautifully Rabbi Ian orchestrated our wedding ceremony.
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    K Sent on 05/24/2016
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    Rabbi Ian was the best! Service was wonderful and all of our guests commented on how great he was.
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    Synara Sent on 04/14/2016
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    My husband is not Jewish, so trying to find a Rabbi to wed us was very difficult. Rabbi Ian was amazing. We both felt very comfortable with him. He always responded to our e-mails and phone calls. My mom even enjoyed her phone conversation with him. No-one impresses my dad, and after the ceremony, my dad went 'M.I.A.' as he so enjoyed the ceremony so much, he wanted to go chat with Rabbi Ian. Our wedding was beyond perfect. Not only did my husband and I love the ceremony, our guests did too. We had so many comments on how fun the ceremony was and even a few people tell us that if they renew their vows, they'd want Rabbi Ian. We cannot thank him enough. Rabbi Ian exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for making our day perfect.
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    Rabbi Ian did an amazing job officiating our wedding. He took the time to personalize the ceremony and ensure that it was authentic and special for us. We each have a child and wanted to incorporate the family into our ceremony, Rabbi Ian did a beautiful job of this without taking away from the focus of the commitment we were making to each other. It was beautiful. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding ceremony they had ever been to!
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    Sylvia Sent on 09/06/2015
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    Rabbi Ian performed our daughters wedding ceremony in a manner that made all of our guests feel included, whichever their religious beliefs. He was extremely personable, professional and very entertaining and uplifting.

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    Sam Sent on 05/19/2015
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    When ever did you go to a wedding and the officiate stole the show :)
    If you are lucky enough to have Rabbi Ian officiate your wedding, it will be the best thing you can do !
    He is so sweet, loving, non judgmental, kind and engaging. After the ceremony, everyone kept asking how we found this Officiate, as he single handedly put forth the best ceremony that our guests, my wife and I have ever been a part of.
    Thanks so much Rabbi ! You made our special day so very special !!!!
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    Danielle Sent on 05/24/2015
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    We have Rabbi Ian to thank for a truly unforgettable ceremony - more than we could have ever imagined. We felt completely in the moment the entire time. What's more, my husband's family, whom are Catholic and had never experienced a Jewish ceremony, are still raving about Rabbi Ian. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to our family and closest friends.
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    Bryan Sent on 02/25/2015
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    Rabbi Ian and Talia of the Pacific Synagogue helped us make sure every detail was covered. Rabbi Ian met with us a couple of times and then had each of us write about the other. The ceremony was so personal, seeming like Rabbi Ian had known us for years.(He did perform the wedding for our daughter 6 years ago!) His stories and explanations were pertinent and endearing, his humor, his demeanor, his voice all contributed to an outstanding performance. It was exactly what we wanted and imagined.

    Our guests have told us that it was by far the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed. We agree!
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    Rabbi Ian recently officiated our wedding on NYE. My wife and I are interfaith, and Rabbi Ian did an amazing job of making all feel welcome, included, and yet still managed to honor both faiths perfectly. He also does an excellent job keeping the perfect atmosphere for a wedding; serious, yet fun, romantic, and at at the right times humorous. All of our guests loved the ceremony, and i would absolutely recommend Rabbi Ian for anyone.
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    Rabbi Ian did a wonderful job creating a beautiful ceremony for us. I'm Jewish but my husband is not, Rabbi Ian was very careful to make sure that the ceremony was inclusive of both of us and our families. He kept things light and humorous while still maintaining a spiritual and intimate ceremony. All night long guests kept commenting on what a lovely ceremony we had and how great the Rabbi was!
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    Rabbi Ian made our wedding very memorable. He has a great sense of humor and uses it perfectly throughout the ceremony. He makes the wedding ceremony very spiritual and involves the guests as well to create a truly special experience. Our family and friends gave us extremely positive feedback as well and thought it was the one of the best ceremonies they had been to--laughter, tears, many smiles. Thanks Rabbi Ian.
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    Regina Sent on 11/19/2014
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    Rabbi Ian was such a pleasure to work with!!! He did an absolute fantastic job! He was informative, funny and super sweet! Highly recommend!
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    Rabbi Ian did the most amazing job at our wedding. We had an interfaith ceremony and no matter what the denomination, everyone was impressed with him. We had dozens of people come up to us and ask how he knew us so well (given we were from out of town - from Minnesota) and tell us that it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever seen. Rabbi Ian is very unique and really tailored our ceremony to us. He never made us feel rushed through the process and put a lot of effort into making our ceremony perfect.
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    Rachel Sent on 09/15/2014
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    Rabbi Ian was an amazing officiant at our Interfaith wedding ceremony at Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa! He got to know us before our wedding when we skyped with him, and he met with us in person, and he also sent us some personal questions about our relationship. He did a beautiful ceremony with both Jewish and Catholic traditions. He was entertaining, funny and interactive with our guests. We got so many compliments about how everyone really enjoyed our ceremony and they loved Rabbi Ian as the officiant. We would highly recommend him to all our friends who are looking for a great officiant for their special day! We can't wait to watch the video of our ceremony. - Rachel and Jason Schafer
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    Rabi Ian did an amazing job with our wedding. He was very personable. He got to know us via skype because we were in Saint Louis planning our wedding. All of our guests were raving about him for months after the wedding. His ceremony tied many aspects together and drew all the guests in.
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    Wow Rabbi Ian was THE BEST ceremony decision we ever made! He made our ceremony SO memorable, SO personalized, and SO funny… our guests were in stitches. All of our guests said that our ceremony was the best ceremony they have ever witnessed. Not only is Rabbi Ian hilarious, he is extremely charismatic and engaging- there was never a dull moment in the ceremony. He was an absolute joy to work with and I would recommend him to ANYONE looking to have a very personal, very memorable ceremony. He made our ceremony one that we will NEVER forget!
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    Lauren Sent on 05/31/2014
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    Rabbi Ian was such an incredible part of our wedding day, and I can't recommend him enough! It has been two months since our wedding, and we're still receiving complements on how enjoyable and touching our ceremony was - and that was all thanks to Rabbi Ian!

    He crafted a ceremony that was both incredibly sweet and unique to us as a couple, and was also enjoyable for everyone who attended. He added in so many personal touches into the ceremony and made it really special for us and for our guests.

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    Rachel Sent on 03/16/2014
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    Rabbi Ian (Adler) officiated our wedding in Palm Springs last month. Nearly a month later, guests still cannot stop talking about our beautiful wedding ceremony and our “wonderful” and “hilarious” rabbi! Everyone wanted to know where we found him, and several guests asked us for his contact information. One friend who attended the wedding joked that he would consider conversion to Judaism if it meant having Rabbi Ian officiate at his wedding! Perhaps even more importantly, Rabbi Ian was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. He was very accommodating to our busy schedules, and provided us with online tools to help us prepare for the big day. Rabbi Ian crafted a heartfelt (and fun!) wedding ceremony that was unique to me and my new husband. We have the highest regards for him and could not imagine a better officiant.
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    Marta Sent on 12/01/2013
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    We were so overwhelmed at Rabbi Ian's ability to capture exactly what we wanted. So many times at wedding ceremonies, the words and the vows get overlooked an everyone only remembers the reception. Several people said it was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever been to because of his words, inflection, humor, sentiment, and heart. We will forever remember our beautiful ceremony in large because of Rabbi Ian.
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    Nicole Sent on 10/18/2013
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    We were looking for a Rabbi that would preform and interfaith wedding for us through our search we found Rabbi Ian. We were so lucky to have found him. He made our ceremony so memorable and personable. It was better then we ever could have imagined. There was not a dry eye in the audience. Rabbi Ian was the talk of the reception and all of our guest thought it was one of the most amazing ceremonies they had ever been to. I would recommend Rabbi Ian to anyone looking for a personal heartfelt ceremony with a bit of humor and awesomness!!!!!
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    We had the pleasure to be wedded by Rabbi Ian and choosing him was one the best decisions we've made while engaged. If you are a Jewish couple looking for a reformed Jewish ceremony while preserving traditional aspects which emphasize best values surrounding love, marriage, partnership and all that's human as well as made personal and entertaining - Rabbi Ian is you rabbi. His humor, which at first might come of as a bit standoffish (think Monty Python), was a great asset and made the ceremony ever so entertaining for all who where present without stilling the show, - which was us. He created a personal ceremony just for us. All of our guest absolutely loved him and mentioned several times this was one of the best wedding ceremonies they've ever been too. Rabbi Ian performed an outstanding service under our chuppah, just make sure it's 8' tall ;) P.S. He made sure the groom did not pass out at the very beginning and helped him relax the rest of the way... slow and deep breaths, people ;)
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    Erin Sent on 09/20/2013
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    Rabbi Ian is absolutely amazing! We feel so lucky that we found him and were able to have him officiate our wedding! We knew from the moment that we met him and skyped with him that he is truly special and was going to create a ceremony that we will never forget! Rabbi Ian made us feel so comfortable as an interfaith couple and really respected our beliefs. Rabbi Ian created a ceremony and atmosphere that allowed our guests to really see and feel the love between us. Our ceremony was the most memorable part of our wedding and that is how it should be! Every single guest at our wedding made a comment to us about how unique and wonderful our ceremony and Rabbi were! We were all so blown away by Rabbi Ian and the magical feeling he evokes in those around him. We cannot thank Rabbi Ian enough for being a part of the best day of our lives!
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    Suzanne Sent on 11/02/2013
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    You are truly amazing! Everyone loved the ceremony!
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