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Wedding October 2025

Reverend Jude was an exceptional officiant at our Wedding Ceremony this past weekend. She took the time to get to know each of us and our relationship and express that in our ceremony. We didn't get married in a church but wanted that sort of vibe and Jude created that scene perfectly. Our guests thought she was someone we had known a long time, that's how personalized she made our ceremony! She has a very calming demeanor and left us with no worries on our wedding day. She not only thinks of the couple, but the parents and the rest of the guests as well. I highly recommend Reverend Jude to officiate any wedding; she will make any couple feel special on their big day!

Kristofer Sent on 06/27/2025

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Jude delivered a beautiful ceremony in partnership with us

Jude walked us through the process from start to finish so we knew exactly what to expect. She guided us through the ceremony itself, like the pro she is, and many of our guests commented afterward how beautiful the ceremony was. Highly recommend!

Clare Sent on 10/25/2024

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Extraordinary

We knew Rev. Jude was the one to officiate our wedding within moments of meeting her. We could not have imagined a better person to have played such an important role in our wedding day. Rev. Jude went completely above and beyond in making sure our ceremony was an authentic and genuine reflection of us as a couple. She truly pours her heart and soul into her work, and it is evident that she approaches each ceremony with care and thoughtfulness. We had multiple meetings with her leading up to our wedding in which she got to know us and walked us through various aspects of our ceremony to make sure it felt right to us. She is open to doing things as traditionally or non-traditionally as the couple wants. We did a handfasting ceremony as part of our wedding which was beautiful and meaningful. We can say without a doubt that the ceremony was a highlight of our wedding day. We received so many compliments from guests saying they had never been to a wedding like ours before! Words that were used to describe our ceremony were: beautiful, touching, captivating, warm, intimate, and authentic. We were astounded that only after a few short meetings, she was able to craft a ceremony that was so perfectly unique to us, that by the end it felt like we had known her for years. She is also a professional public speaker, and effortlessly captured the attention of every one of our guests for the entirety of the ceremony. Our ceremony felt sacred and joyous, and we attribute that to the gift that Rev. Jude has for her craft. We are so grateful to Rev. Jude for everything she did to give us the wedding ceremony of our dreams. We highly, highly recommend her, without hesitation!

Adam Sent on 10/13/2024

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Kind, Considerate & Warm

Rev Jude was a stellar officiant for our wedding - from start to finish. We had some personal matters that caused us to move our wedding date up several months earlier than we initially intended and she was very flexible and accommodating. We still managed to have several meetings before the ceremony to go over all the finer details and ensure the ceremony that was being crafted reflected us both as individuals and honored the coming together of our very different lives and families. She kept it real with us and that in turn made us feel safe keeping it real with her. She offered so many alternatives and options and even brought up a few things we had not remotely considered that made the day more special. She really touched the hearts & minds of our guests and we were all transformed by the end of the ceremony. She helped ground us and remind of us why were there before the ceremony started and stayed true to that right throughout all our interactions. We’re forever grateful to her for being part of our ceremony and for making us a family. For any queer or LGBT+ couples looking for a minister who will honor your relationship, shine light on your partnership, bring your friends and families together in unity and make the day beautiful, look no further.

Frank Sent on 10/13/2024

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Very thoughtful

Rev. Jude was so complete in her work. She took the time necessary to get to know us, our background and story, and incorporated all of it into our ceremony. She asked us about our wants for our day. Rev. Jude was respectful of them and gave us ways to make sure that they were included. Her experience after many years of being an officiant is what made the day go smoothly. Her warmth, dedication to her craft, and sincerity exuded throughout the entire process.

Lauren Sent on 08/13/2024

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What a fantastic officiant!

Jude has our eternal gratitude! She was such an instrumental part of our wedding; her spirit and exuberance added so much to the ceremony and, I think, really helped connect everyone with us. It was everything I could've hoped for, and more! She created an absolutely standout ceremony that we'll always remember. And our guests sang her praises as well! Definitely work with Jude if you can, she'll make your wedding so incredibly special.

Chelsea Sent on 01/01/2024

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LOVED our experience with JUDE!!

We had a beautiful experience, Jude was really through and helpful beyond her scope, as she is from the area and had amazing and helpful recs. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness Jude.

Allison Sent on 12/30/2023

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Immensely Recommend!!💞

I couldn’t be happier with Jude being our officiant! She is kind, patient and extremely comfortable to talk to.
I suffer with anxiety so we wanted to make sure I was absolutely comfortable with the officiant we picked. From our first conversation, I knew we chose perfectly!

Our ceremony turned out wonderful thanks to her! She understood exactly what we wanted for our special day and took the proper time to go over exactly how everything was going to proceed.
Everyone I know that had spoken with her expressed to me how friendly and personable she is!
We all loved her!
If anyone is thinking about hiring an outstanding officiant, then Jude is it!
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Nicholas Sent on 12/30/2023

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Highly Recommended

We had Jude be our Officiant for our wedding back in Oct. 2023. She was fantastic and worked with our limited schedule. Originally our planned Officiant canceled on us 2 Months prior to our wedding. My Wife and I were in a panic to find a new Officiant that would truly get to know us and make the ceremony personal and breathtaking. Jude did not disappoint, after our many meetings, she really got to know both of us and used that knowledge to create the most perfect ceremony. If you need an Officiant, we would highly recommend Jude.

Kui Sent on 12/29/2023

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Jude is ABOVE the rest!

Jude is an amazing Minister! We interviewed 4 different ministers before deciding on Jude and I felt like we made a really great decision.

Prior to the ceremony, Jude spent hours (over multiple days) with my wife and I getting to know each other. She really wanted to cater the ceremony for us and it was clear shes done many variations and was highly accommodating.

We did not get a chance to meet her until the ceremony but the moment we all met, it felt very natural and like seeing an old friend.

Jude's style is certain for those people who want more than just someone to carry out the nys requirements for marriage. Our long discussions lead to many good discussions that helped my wife and I connect before the wedding. It also help us slow down (as much as we could).

If you want a closer connection with the person who marries you, consider Jude above all else.

Sarah Sent on 12/26/2023

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Most beautiful ceremony

We were married in September by Rev. Jude and we are so lucky to have found her. Our whole family told us right away how beautiful our ceremony was and were amazed by Jude’s beautiful words and demeanor. Working with Jude is a no-brainer, she made sure our ceremony reflected us as a couple, tailored to our specific vision, and counseled us through the whole process.

Some of my favorite memories from our wedding experience, are from the conversations and sessions with Jude, as building the ceremony and the selection of poetry/vows are so sentimental and personal. And Jude has a lovely and kind personality and really got to know us during this time.

Jude is also so organized and professional we did not need to have a rehearsal. I was so nervous about having everything ready or forgetting something, and Jude helped so much. The ceremony was a worry that she completely lifted off my shoulders. She has so much experience in the planning process she had us consider things that are noticeably overlooked at other ceremonies we’ve been to.

If you’re looking for someone who will help you put together a ceremony that will give everyone butterflies and beautiful memories look no further!

Kristen Sent on 12/26/2023

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Passionate

Rev. Jude was a pleasure to work with. She is extremely passionate about her work and takes the time to meet with each couple to get to know them better. One thing we really liked was she shared her officiants speech with us prior to the ceremony day. The ceremony went by so fast, that I was happy we had heard it ahead of time.

Olivia Sent on 10/01/2023

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Our Deepest Gratitude

We echo the reviews of many couples, Jude is an excellent officiant.
Jude was extremely experienced and detail-oriented, walking us through each and every step of the ceremony. She dedicates her time to meeting with couples multiple times to ensure everyone feels comfortable on the special day.
The ceremony, of course, was the most important piece to us and we are forever grateful to Jude for her part in it.

Mandy Sent on 08/29/2023

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Officiated our wedding and 3 baby blessings

Working with Rev. Jude to mark special occasions in our lives is always a pleasure. Rev. Jude officiated our wedding, as well as three baby blessing ceremonies as our family grew. She is extremely thorough and prepared and always willing to customize the different parts of the ceremony for you to fit any practical and spiritual needs. Both professional and personable in her communications as well. Highly recommend her for any important life milestone you would like to celebrate.

Caitlin Sent on 06/13/2023

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A thoughtful expert officiant!

We loved working with Jude to plan our ceremony. She took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple, she provided us with so many useful resources, and she gave us her expert advice to help us create a ceremony that really represented us. The result felt truly magical & transformational. Most importantly, she helped us remain present and focused on one another, as well as created a sense of community during the ceremony.
We are so happy we chose Jude to guide us into this next chapter of our lives. We couldn’t have done it without her!

Chris Sent on 04/23/2023

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Rev. Jude Smith is a STAR

If you're looking for a wedding officiant who will make your special day unforgettable, look no further than Rev. Jude Smith. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jude leading up to our wedding, and we couldn't be more grateful for her incredible talent, dedication, and attention to detail.

From the very beginning, Jude made us feel incredibly connected, and her guidance and support helped us to truly quantify our love for each other. She took the time to get to know us on a personal level, and her ability to craft a ceremony that perfectly captured our love story was truly remarkable.

On the day of the wedding, Jude delivered a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that had us and our guests in tears. Her ability to weave in personal touches and meaningful anecdotes made the experience incredibly special, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony.

But it wasn't just the ceremony that impressed us - it was also the care and attention that Jude put into every aspect of the process. From the initial consultations to the final preparations, she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and her warmth and positivity made the entire experience a joy.

Overall, we cannot recommend Jude Smith highly enough. Her talent, dedication, and ability to make you feel truly connected are unparalleled, and we are so grateful to have had her as our wedding officiant. If you're looking for someone who will make your special day unforgettable, look no further than Rev. Jude Smith!

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Fantastic Interfaith Minister Rev. Jude Smith

Rev. Jude Smith was so great, we had a connection right away. She understood exactly what we wanted. She personalized and organized our ceremony without batting an eye. I would highly recommend Rev. Smith. She also predicted we would have great weather on April 1st. We had a beautiful wedding day and Rev. Smith was a big part of that. We appreciate her. Simply Awesome!!!

Samantha Sent on 12/30/2022

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Call her!!

You will not be disappointed working with Jude. She is warm, welcoming, and thorough. If you are looking for someone who spends time and effort on making your ceremony one of a kind, Jude is the one for you.

Krista Sent on 12/27/2022

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Amazing ceremony

Jude did an amazing job as our officiant. Her process is amazing and she works hard to get to know the couples she is working with. She was very attentive to exactly the type of ceremony we were looking for. Overall, you will have a great experience and wedding ceremony if you choose her!

Kathy Sent on 12/27/2022

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Best decision

The minute we spoke with Jude, we knew immediately we wanted her to officiate our wedding. She has such a warming and calming personality, she made our special day truly exceptional. During our virtual meetings she discussed all the details of our ceremony, made sure all our questions were answered, she gave great suggestions. She is truly an amazing, extremally kind, very knowledgeable person, she knew exactly how to make our wedding ceremony beautiful and unforgettable.

Tomas Sent on 12/27/2022

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Our guide into marriage

My wife Ali and I had a terrific experience with Reverend Jude! Ali and I moved things along pretty quickly, where we booked Jude even before we got engaged. Jude accommodated our tight timeline and gave us the structure, compassion, and attention we needed to feel excited and present during our wedding as opposed to weepy messes :). Throughout our process with Jude, she asked us to explore what made our relationship and each other special and we're so happy she did, because she gave us insights about each other we still talk about today. We had such a special day, and Jude was a really big part of that.

Mariah Sent on 12/26/2022

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An incredibly talented Minister

Jude was truly outstanding and the best minister we could have asked for. Not only did Jude truly take the time to get to know each of us for who we are, she used all she learned about us over the course of a year to create a ceremony that touched not only our hearts but the hearts of all our family members and friends. She created a magical and warm presence and allowed my husband and I to feel as though it was only the two of us in that very intimate and beautiful moment. Jude always allowed us to full heartedly be US which created a ceremony fit for exactly what we envisioned. She is truly remarkable and would make any wedding a truly magical experience.

Michele Sent on 11/06/2022

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A Perfect Day!

My wife and I have been together for thirty years and wanted our marriage to reflect the relationship we have developed. The minister was, for us, the most important decision we had to make, and we chose carefully. Finding Rev. Jude was a blessing in so many ways. Her expansive compassion and love offered us peace of mind that she was the right minister for our situation. Her long-term experience and her spiritual consciousness helped her to tune in to us, our wishes, and needs. We worked together to create our unique wedding. She made suggestions that we hadn’t considered and our wedding day turned out to be the most perfect day – beyond what we had initially imagined. Thank you, Rev. Jude!

Jenny Sent on 10/01/2022

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Genuinely special!

Reverend Jude was first our wedding officiant…she offers such genuine, personalized, heartfelt ceremonies. We loved her so much that we asked her to bless our first daughter. That day was so magical, organized, and just beautiful! Four years later, when it was time for our second daughter to be blessed, there was none better to ask than Jude! We were honored to recently have her bless our second daughter. Again, Jude delivered with such a special, unique, touching ceremony! She is an excellent communicator, professional…yet feels so connected, like family. She is one of a kind!!

Colleen Sent on 06/04/2022

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Wonderful!!!!

Jude Smith officiated our wedding May 14th 2022 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. From the beginning since we booked with her, she was so communicative with our responses, met our needs of what we wanted at our wedding ceremony, and was very knowledgeable. Guests were telling us after the ceremony how beautiful it was and what a great job she did! We are so happy with how wonderful and special our ceremony was thanks to Jude.

Jesse Sent on 04/17/2022

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Rev. Jude is perfect!

After 2 LONG years of covid craziness and wedding pushbacks Jude feels more like family than a hired vendor! Hah she is incredibly professional and an true master of her craft. My wife and I can’t sing her praises enough! She so masterfully wove a ceremony for us that nailed our every desire & dream of what our ceremony would be like. She helped us both with stage fright nerves & she has the voice of an angel!
We truly can’t express how grateful we are to Jude

Stephania Sent on 12/13/2021

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Exceptional Officiant!

You can't go wrong with Reverend Jude Smith. She is professional, thoughtful, and deeply gracious. Her words and spirit will make your ceremony a memorable one.

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Rev Jude is Amazing!!

Jude is an absolute delight to work with! From our very first initial call, we knew we needed her to perform our wedding ceremony! She was so friendly and calming during an otherwise stressful process. At every point whenever she checked in we instantly felt calm and excited for our big day. She spends time getting to know the couple she works with, honestly we felt such a connection to her after working with her for so long! The ceremony she made for us was absolutely beautiful, all of our guests loved it. She has such a great connection with her couples and your guests will be able to feel it. Her presence and energy are exactly what we wanted for our officiant. She took the time to go through our ceremony with us and made sure that it was exactly what we wanted. She truly is an amazing individual and we are so so lucky that she was able to be our officiant! I honestly think she was beyond perfect for us and we cannot thank her enough for being a part of this journey and being there for us.

Courtney Sent on 10/14/2021

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The Absolute Best Decision

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Reverend Jude Smith. She was professional, patient and kind. We had multiple meetings prior to the ceremony and it was customized to reflect us as a couple, including our history. She provided tools to assist in writing our own vows. She delivered a flawless speech and moved everyone to tears (which is what I wanted lol). She is also certified in NYC and is able to actually marry you the day of, this was also very important to me and special. If you are unsure who to pick, I promise you. Promise. You will not regret choosing her. Thank you again Jude!!!!!!

Kayleigh Sent on 09/21/2021

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A wonderful experience

Jude was a consummate professional and gave us so much confidence, from the first meeting through to our wedding day. She collaborated with us generously, and wrote a personal and meaningful secular ceremony that incorporated elements of Judaism in a beautiful way. Any couple would be so lucky to work with her!

Hala Sent on 09/19/2021

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Outstanding

Reverend Jude has performed an outstanding ceremony at our wedding! Her professional warm - hearted demeanor made it a memorable experience.
We'd pick more than five stars if we could! It was an incredible adventure! Friends and relatives have complimented us on how well-planned and presented the wedding was.

Beatrice Sent on 09/13/2021

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Jude was so wonderful—she was involved with nearly every step and detail of the ceremony, leading up to the day, extremely helpful and kind, and created such a warm, loving, authentic atmosphere on the day of our wedding. Couldn't be happier.
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Andrew Sent on 09/02/2021

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The absolute best!

Jude was amazing to work with! She took the time to get to know us both and really tailored a personalized ceremony. Our day was magical because we started with the positive and loving environment that Jude created with her ceremony. She worked with the venue and the DJ and everything went seamlessly because of her hard work. Can't thank her enough for everything!

Lauren Sent on 09/02/2021

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8.21.21 Wedding- LOVE LOVE Jude

Our wedding was every bit of magic, a big part of that is thanks to Jude and how she crafts her ceremonies for each couple. All of our friends and family raved about her and said how "so us" it was. It was such a fun process and Jude makes you feel comfortable and easy!
Would recommend to any one looking for a truly unique and personalized ceremony.

Thank you so very much

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Cara Sent on 08/27/2021

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Worth Every Penny!

Let me tell you, the only thing my guests rave more about than the food that was at my wedding, is the officiant that was at my wedding! To this day they still comment about how great she was. You definitely get what you pay for, and she is worth it. She made me feel very much at ease by having the ceremony all set before the wedding and running through it. I will say that I wish the rehearsal dinner run through was included in her price but unfortunately that is an extra cost with her which is good to know up front. I'd still choose her again :)

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Carole Sent on 08/21/2021

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Rev. Jude Smith

Due to the pandemic, my daughter and son-in-law not only had the great pleasure and honor of having Rev. Jude Smith preside over their wedding once, but twice! Last year's wedding was downsized to 15 guests, whereas they had a larger celebration/vow renewal just last week! The time leading up to both occasions was fraught with the usual and the unusual variety of stressors. Rev. Jude surrounded all of us with her warmth and calming presence, which helped greatly to ease the tensions and bring out the joy and excitement. Prior to the events, I know the time she spent with my daughter and her husband was helpful and supportive, as she assisted them to craft their ceremonies. She was also absolutely successful in assisting them to each interject their individual beliefs into the content of what each said during the ceremonies. I wholeheartedly recommend Rev. Jude Smith!

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Everything you could dream of!

We knew from the moment we first spoke to her that she just fit exactly what we were looking for in a wedding officiant. She honestly felt like someone we had known for years. Every single guest in our wedding including some of our vendors asked if we personally knew the officiant since our wedding felt so tailored and personalized to us. We explained how we found her on our recommended vendors list from our venue, the FEAST at Roundhill. We explained how much work Jude put in to get to know us from having us fill out questionnaires about us individually and as a couple. We even had a getting to know each other zoom session where we discussed our hopes and dreams for the wedding. From there Jude provided us with handfuls of suggested prayers, readings, vows, etc. She even guided us in writing our own vows. From there, we had 2-3 more sessions with her as we built and then went through our entire ceremony. That is exactly how we ended up with such an intimate, personalized ceremony because of the amount of work Jude put in. Our other experience with the two other officiants we interviewed was tell me a little bit about yourselves and then we will see you the day of. No one else compares to Jude. Hire her and you will see your personalized ceremony come to life!

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Jude made our day we could not have done it without her!

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Delivers!!!!

Rev. Jude is a quality officiant! She delivered exactly what she promised. We felt prepared for our ceremony because of our meetings with Jude. All of our guests were impressed with her delivery! Thank you.

Sophie Sent on 10/16/2020

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Amazing experience

Jude is incredible to work with. She is professional and genuine. We had to postpone our big wedding to next year and had a small back yard wedding this year and she made sure she checked in on us, made sure we were excited even though it wasn’t as we imagined. It was so fun creating our ceremony, which was the beyond beautiful. I will always cherish our ceremony. There was so much love and happiness within this ceremony. All of our family raved about Jude and how friendly she was along with her incredible talent of putting together such a beautiful ceremony. We can’t say enough good things about Jude!

Will Sent on 09/21/2020

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Jude is truly special

Jude is so aware of every aspect of her role in the ceremony, so much so that it allowed my wife and I to reconsider our own thoughts and vows in an incredibly deep and thoughtful way. We knew Jude was good, but after talking to her we realized that she’s uniquely extraordinary, giving the right touch to every piece of our ceremony to help guide us and support us in a way that we would have never been able to do on our own, and we’re forever grateful for her help and vision on our wedding day.

Nicole Sent on 09/20/2020

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Incredible

Jude is fantastic. When my husband and I decided on a wedding date, I was researching officiants for our big day and came across Jude Smith on the knot. I reached out to her and we had a phone conversation that lasted about an hour and a half. We told her our story and she asked us questions about our relationship and life. We had an amazing connection and we knew she was the perfect person for us. We met with her in person and she personalized our ceremony to us, to who we are as a couple and as individuals. We are spiritual and not religious and she brought in our love for the outdoors, hobbys, our relationship and life together into the ceremony. We couldn’t be more happy, and then the pandemic hit in March. We initially scheduled a wedding for May 2020, but it got postponed to September 2020. Jude was so flexible and worked with us with all of the restrictions and regulations of the current times and assured us she will be with us every step of the way. She also reached out to me personally, knowing I was a nurse working on the frontlines during this time and checking in to see if I was ok. That’s just who she is, personable, caring and truly cares about her couples in every aspect of their lives. I would highly recommend her for future weddings, big or small.

Josh Sent on 09/14/2020

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The PERFECT Officiant For You!

With only two weeks to plan our pandemic elopement, my fiance and I expected to find an officiant that was just fine. We spoke with multiple that were just that: okay. However, as soon as we started our phone call with Jude we knew we had found someone special. She was the only one who actually took the time to get to know us, to ask deep questions about our relationship, our hopes and dreams, our spiritual lives, etc. that allowed her to perfectly craft an experience for us, not just a cookie cutter template ceremony. She helped us craft our personalized vows and printed them on beautiful paper for us to read from. She is so friendly, warm, experienced, and has a great sense of humor and a sense of play that put us at ease before and during the ceremony. She was such an integral part of our perfect day. Our photographer who has shot hundreds if not thousands of weddings was blown away by her too. Jude was worth every penny and then some. She made our elopement feel just as deep and memorable as a proper wedding. Five stars isn't enough for how wonderful she is!!

Kristie Sent on 05/27/2020

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Amazing Officiant!

Jude was an awesome officiant! She was able to help us put together a custom ceremony for our elopement in less than one month, after we had issues with another officiant. She hopped on board, got to know us, and showed that she really cared. From our first phone call with Jude, we already noticed the complete difference from the person we were originally dealing with. She wanted to actually learn who we are, what we wanted in a ceremony, and assisted with any questions we had.

We didn't have much time, but we were able to coordinate a Skype meeting with her for the following week. She went over all of the pieces of the ceremony and took our thoughts and input into consideration when creating our custom ceremony. The following week was our elopement, and she spoke with us the night before. Again, she quickly reviewed the pieces of the ceremony with us, and that helped calm us down.

The morning of our elopement was a little crazy, and we had to change locations last minute, but Jude was cooperative the whole time and even arrived a little early to the new spot. She was helpful in setting up the ceremony and our rituals, and she printed each of our personal vows on nice glossy paper for us to read off of and to keep. The ceremony went smoothly, our parents loved it, and so did we!

My husband and I highly recommend Rev Jude Smith! If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding or elopement, look no further! Jude is the one for you!

Claire Sent on 10/31/2019

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Beautiful and Joy Ceremony

Jude went above and beyond as our officiant for our wedding this past September. She comes from a place of love & joy and it shows! She took the time to get to know us and craft a ceremony that was unique and touching. She provided guidance and wisdom in the months leading up to our wedding. I 100% felt that we were in good hands the entire time. Our wedding was a magical day thanks to Jude!

Theresa Sent on 10/31/2019

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Baby Blessing ceremony

Hands Down - Rev. Jude is the absolute BEST! From the moment we made contact to the day of the ceremony - Rev. Jude made sure that every detail was covered to our satisfaction. She is warm, sweet and most sincere. She was easy to work with and her bubbly personality was felt by all who attended the ceremony. Thank you Rev. Jude for creating such a beautiful blessing ceremony for our granddaughter. We wish you so much more success in making other people as happy as you have made us.

Jade Sent on 10/30/2019

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Heartfelt and detail oriented!

There are truly no words big enough to describe how well Jude executed our wedding day ceremony. From our first meeting to the last she was always on point with all details. The way that she was able to put our relationship into words and express it in a way that was heartfelt, comedic, and truly real was something that we are forever grateful for. She creates each ceremony she does specifically to each couple and it made it so personal for us and our guests. Our friends and family raved after the ceremony how captivating it was and there was definitely not a dry eye around. We will forever cherish the special words from our ceremony and plan on reading them every year on our anniversary. There is no person in this world that could have been more down to earth and authentic than Jude. If you are looking for an officiant consider your search over...Jude's your girl!

Casey Sent on 10/30/2019

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Authentic as they come!

Jude was a fantastic fit for our wedding officiant. From beginning to end she was always punctual and detail oriented. The day of was something I will never forget. I never cry...but that day I might've. ;) She was able to express our relationship in fluent poetic words and it was truly incredible. She made both my wife and I feel comfortable and calm throughout the entire process. It wasn't a boring recited ceremony like they often are. Jude gets to know you as a couple and uses that to form the most beautiful ceremony for you and your loved one. A day we shall never forget!!

Ashley Sent on 10/29/2019

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Couldn't have asked for a better Officiant!

Jude married a good friend of mine and I knew as I watched their beautiful ceremony that I needed her to be my officiant someday (even though I was single at the time hah!). Fast forward 5 years, I'm engaged, and when it came time to think about our wedding ceremony and who would marry us, Jude came immediately back to mind! From the start it was so easy to work with her, she has such a warm and welcoming presence. She took so much care and time with us to create a really special ceremony that touched us and our guests. There weren't many dry eyes, and so many guests had to make a point to tell me during cocktail hour that it was the most special ceremony they had witnessed. My Husband and I thought the ceremony was going to be particularly challenging since we are not religious and our families are, but Jude found a beautiful common ground that we were all happy with. Another huge point for me was how calm Jude made me feel on my wedding day, both before the ceremony started and through the whole time at the altar, and it made a difference in being able to deliver my vows more powerfully. We couldn't have done it without her and have our beautiful ceremony to cherish for a lifetime!

Courtney Sent on 10/29/2019

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Amazingly perfect!

I couldn’t picture my ceremony being any more perfect! She takes her job very seriously and truly wants to get to know the couple to make the most perfect/honest ceremony. She has a very calming energy about her and calmed any nerves there may have been. I would Absolutely recommend her without hesitation!

Lisa Sent on 10/28/2019

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Excellent from beginning to end, times two, because she was so good we used her twice!

Rev. Jude is amazing! We were fortunate enough to have her officiate, not one but two ceremonies for my family! Both were special in their own ways. Several guests complimented me post ceremony\party and told me how beautiful and unique everything was and it was in part to her. She is professional, very warm and knowledgeable in executing a ceremony. She lets you lead the way with how you’d like your ceremony to go in terms of reading selections, music choices, optional special words from guests, etc., etc, and still manages to guide you every step of the way to making sure your special moment is truly special and truly right for your family. We highly recommend her! She brought the right vibe to our ceremony!

Eleanor Sent on 10/28/2019

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The perfect Valentine's day wedding ceremony

I am so glad we chose Jude as our officiant. She truly went above and beyond. From our first meeting, Jude was friendly and kind. She took the time to truly get to know my wife and I. She went out of her way to understand our relationship, and she delivered a wonderfully sweet and personal service on our wedding day. There wasn't a dry eye in the house! I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Travis Sent on 10/28/2019

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Couldnt Be Happier!

Jude is a wonderful person with a heart of gold. Her exceptional attention to detail made our special day go on without a hitch. She went above and beyond to make a personal connection with my wife and I and it really made our ceremony special. Our guests really enjoyed her positive energy as well! We Highly recommend Rev. Jude Smith!

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Compassionate, kind & professional! Great ceremony for couples of different backgrounds.

When we started thinking about who would do the honors of marrying us, we initially thought we would ask someone close to us - a family member or friend. As time went on and there was no clear choice as to who would be perfect for the job, we decided to look into hiring an officiant. My husband and I come from different backgrounds and while neither of us really practice our faith, we do have traditions that are important to us both. We wanted to find an officiant who would create a ceremony based around our commonalities and the principle of love rather than religion. We wanted our ceremony to reflect our love for one another, our personal beliefs and outlook on life together, warm the hearts of our guests, and ensure that no one felt offended or left out. Jude did a wonderful job at blending our faiths, backgrounds, families, traditions and wishes. She really took the time to listen to us both, asked a lot of questions and helped us get to a place of comfort. Her calm demeanor and confidence also really helped us get through the ceremony without getting too caught up in our many emotions. Without even meeting her face to face prior to the wedding, she was able to really connect with us and pull out our individual personalities as well as our dynamic as a couple. We really loved Jude's ceremony as did our guests!

Ricky Sent on 09/29/2019

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We love jude

Our initial meeting with Jude was in Rhinebeck, NY, to get to know each other better. Our first impression of Jude was that she is someone who is extremely professional, but incredibly warm and inviting. Her office space exuded a sense of calm and Jude herself has an aura of peace and serenity surrounding her. Not ever meeting with an officiant before, we were unsure what to expect, but Jude made us feel peaceful, reassured and helped us understand what was to be expected of us, and how the entire ceremony would proceed on our wedding day. Any questions or concerns were approached with care and insight, she is a wonderful listener and excellent at explaining everything. We had many great options to make our ceremony truly be in our own words and convey the feelings we have for each other. We opted to not write our own vows, but were able to pick from pages of beautiful vows and tailor the ones we did pick to suit ourselves and how we feel about each other. They came out beautifully and we really felt the power of those words on our wedding day. We cannot state enough how the wedding would not have been the same if it were not for Jude's spirituality leading us and the attendees through the ceremony. The entire audience felt her sense of peace and warmth and it really elevated the ceremony and wedding to something even more beautiful and special. Jude set the tone and mood for the entire wedding, just an incredible way to start off our new lives together. We cannot say enough about how we loved her being our officiant. We highly recommend anyone who is thinking about having Jude as their officiant, to meet and talk with her, she will help make it the best day of your life

Erin Sent on 09/29/2019

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The BEST choice you will make for your entire wedding.

I don't even know where to start. Jude is unreal. She gets to know you and your fiancé on such a personal level and genuinely cares about you both. We met with her multiple times and talked with her on the phone even more often. During our ceremony we were both completely relaxed because we felt so comfortable around her. Before the ceremony she reminded us to just look at her and listen to what she was saying, so we were able to soak up the moment and feel the love we shared. We trusted her completely and she always made sure that the ceremony felt right for us.
Her words touched all of our family and friends as well. There was lots of sniffling from the audience. During the reception, SO MANY people approached us to compliment the ceremony, even people who we would have thought were there mostly for the party ;)
She gave us resources to help choose the elements of our ceremony and documents to help us write our ring vows and personal vows. She also gave us clear and organized checklists along the way. Despite the fact that one of our checklist items was to get our marriage license at least 3 days before our wedding... we spaced it. In MA, there is a three (business) day waiting period for wedding licenses (not counting the day you apply for one). We realized on Tuesday night... our wedding was Saturday. We emailed Jude in a panic at midnight on Tuesday and the next morning she called the town hall in the town we were getting married and somehow arranged for one of the people working there to hand deliver our license to us on our wedding day. Oh, and Jude took time away from HER OWN vacation to do this.
We could not have chosen a better, more genuine and caring officiant. We love Jude.

Rev. Jude Smith's reply:

Dear Erin and Chris,
Your unsolicited words brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. My deepest wish is for all couples to feel the power of their love - with lots of laughter and warmth and perhaps a few tender tears.

Thank you for taking the time to so generously share the magic that we created together, and the reasons why. An extraordinary wedding ceremony is always a co-creative process. Thank you for trusting me to take you to where I promised you we would go. May you continue to live happily ever after.

Much love,
Jude

Jon T. Sent on 09/23/2019

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Excellent and well organized.

I can't say much really about the pricing, but I worked a wedding this past weekend with Jude, as I was the guitarist for the ceremony. Jude was very organized, clear about all of the cues, and performed a caring and thoughtful ceremony. From someone on the otherwise of the wedding ceremony, she was by far the easiest officiant to work with and an excellent choice for sure!

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Jude Smith, Officiant

It is our pleasure to write this review about Jude Smith as our wedding officiant.

This is a 2nd marriage for both of us and we wanted a less traditional ceremony that was unique and personal to us and our kids. Jude was happy to work with us in this regard and was terrific. She made a tremendous effort to get to know us by meeting us in person and via multiple telephone calls. She officiated our ceremony exactly as we had hoped with enthusiasm and true professionalism.

We highly recommend Jude to be your wedding officiant, you won't be disappointed.

Dave & Sophie
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Ralph Sent on 06/06/2019

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Simply Amazing

Professional, courteous, kind and compassionate......

These are just a few words that encompass the experience with Jude on our special day. From the initial scope call to our face to face to the actual day of, Jude exhibited such class and professionalism that truly took our vision and knocked it out of the stratosphere. We will forever be grateful to her and welcome her as part of our family. (You truly are family)

Jude is a skilled operator of impeccable character and I would highly recommend her to anyone / any couple looking for a true professional and Interfaith Minister.

Jenny Sent on 05/31/2019

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Among the best out there!

Rev. Jude is a true professional: organized, detail-oriented and thorough from beginning to end. She was a delight to work with from Day One and made our wedding ceremony truly beautiful. We are so grateful for the time she took getting to know us (and our ring bearing dog!) and for personalizing our ceremony—keeping it true to us. She was also so wonderful at keeping us calm the day of our wedding when our ceremony got delayed because of wind and rain. We so appreciate that! She helped make the most important day of our lives special and memorable. We can’t say enough good things about Rev. Jude.

Janette Sent on 10/30/2018

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our experience

We feel so lucky and grateful to have had Rev. Jude Smith officiate our wedding. We wanted a wedding ceremony that was non-denominational yet still had weight and warmth to it. Rev. Jude helped us build a moving, transcendental and truly magical wedding ceremony. Rev. Jude helped us navigate the seemingly intimidating landscape of building our wedding ceremony. She provided a clear, calming road map for us - giving us solid logistical help on wrangling our large bridal party and families as well as endless resources of poems and vows to handcraft a wedding ceremony perfect for us. Our families were all so moved by the ceremony - many commented that it was so personal and warm we must have known Rev. Jude for years. But in fact we had worked with Rev. Jude remotely for just a couple weeks leading up to the wedding. This is testament to the warmth and sensitivity she brings to her work and her amazing aptitude to get to the heart of relationship, fully celebrating and honoring that relationship with a uniquely crafted wedding ceremony. She created a magical and loving foundation to build our marriage on and we could not be happier!

Jamie Sent on 10/30/2018

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Best day of our lives

Jude was absolutely amazing. She is so organized, a master with words, poised, and confident. She met with us several times prior to our ceremony getting to know us and our stories. She then crafted a ceremony that was tailored to us, filled with these stories and moments creating a personalized and truly lovely event. I can’t tell you how many of our guests commented on how amazing Jude was as our officiant. We trusted her from the moment we met and she made us feel at ease on our special day knowing that she would guide us and our guests through the greatest day of my life.

Chihiro Sent on 10/29/2018

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Highly Recommend!

Looking back on our most perfect day, we are so grateful we had such a fantastic officiant. We felt so comfortable with Rev. Jude from the first time we chatted with her on the phone. I had spoken with a few officiants prior to speaking with Rev. Jude, but as soon as we got off the phone with her, I knew she was “our person.” :)

It also made it feel as if it was meant to be when I found out after the fact that she had officiated one of my best friends weddings too the year before. Such a small world!

The day of the wedding, she made sure the ceremony went smooth from start to finish. In addition, she made sure that every one of the guests at our wedding felt like “one.” She personalized it and made it so unique to us. We are so glad we chose Rev. Jude! She truly is the best and we are so thankful we found her!!

Kayla Sent on 10/29/2018

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Absolutely wonderful

I honestly could not have asked for a better ceremony on my wedding day thanks to Jude. She made sure everything from beginning to end was tailored to my liking and both myself and my husband felt so comfortable with her from the minute we met. She really takes the time to get to know you as a couple and from that she creates a ceremony that is so personal and special. Jude truly takes pride in her work and we absolutely loved having her be a part of our big day.

Heather Sent on 10/28/2018

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Weddings, Celebrations of Life, Dedications, All wrapped up in one awesome person.

Rev. Jude is the complete package. She allows for abundant individuality but can also put the complete ceremony together. She officiated at my wedding to my husband and also at his Celebration of life ceremony in August. All those I spoke to stated it was the best service they had ever been to, leaving with hearts filled with love and hope. I am thankful and grateful to have had her by my side on both occasions. She is uplifting, unique, loving and spiritual.

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Jude Smith is a wonderful officiant

Jude is a warm, wonderful person and these qualities shine through in her service. My husband and I were moved in ways I didn’t realize were possible. It was the most loving service we could have hoped for and our guests told us many, many times that our ceremony was one of the most heartfelt and beautiful services that they had ever attended.

Jaclyn Sent on 10/27/2018

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Your ceremony with be beautiful and personal!

Jude was such a pleasure to work with. Our ceremony was personal, thoughtful created, and my husband and I could not imagine our ceremony any other way. She is very kind, organized, and dedicated to making your wedding ceremony special and one of a kind. One of the best choices we made for our wedding!

Mandy Sent on 10/26/2018

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Rev. Jude is a pro for all occassions

When my husband and I welcomed our first baby girl into our family, we knew we wanted to mark the occasion in a special way. We decided to have a baby blessing/naming ceremony and Rev. Jude was the first and only person I called to officiate. Two years ago we chose her to officiate our wedding ceremony after an extensive search and interview process. We knew within 30 seconds of speaking to her over the phone that she was the right fit for us. She just has a special way of creating atmosphere and inviting everyone in attendance to open their hearts and dive into the ceremony fully. Her style is warm and joyful and light, but at the same time she has a confident and stable presence that grounds you and makes you feel at ease. You can feel comfortable and trust that your ceremony is in good hands. She did such a wonderful job during our wedding, we were delighted to invite her back to help us celebrate the birth of our daughter. Jude worked with us to customize the ceremony for our unique needs, presenting us with different options to find what we were most comfortable with. It really felt like we were working together to co-create the ceremony that was right for us. The result was simply beautiful. It felt like the perfect blend of formality and sacredness, even though we were just standing in my living room at home amongst family. Additionally, she is on-time, extremely well organized and prepared, and her many years of experience truly shows. I can highly recommend Rev. Jude for all your ceremony needs!

Richard Sent on 09/29/2018

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My wife and I are incredibly grateful to have been married by Jude. Jude is a thoughtful, caring, and fun person and it was special to have worked with her. She has a great approach and we trusted her guidance and expertise to help us create a wonderful ceremony together. We are happy that Jude was part of our special occasion and will always be thankful for her kindness.

Angela Sent on 09/29/2018

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Jude is the best. We could not have found a more thoughtful or professional officiant than her. She was easy to communicate with, very detailed and organized, and made us feel very special throughout the whole process. She knew exactly what she was doing yet kept an open mind the whole time. I am so happy we found her and we are grateful to have shared our wedding with her.

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Jude was so easy going and great to work with. We had a few phone calls before the ceremony so that by the time we saw each other in person we felt like we knew her. She was very professional and accommodating . A few of my friends offered to officiate our wedding but I knew I wanted someone with experience and I am so glad we chose that route!

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Rev. Jude is amazing. From our first meeting she made us feel comfortable and remember why we decided to get married. She was an excellent resource through the whole wedding process and made sure our ceremony turned out exactly the way we wanted. We didn’t have a clear vision but by the end we ended up with a ceremony that really embodied our relationship and values. Everyone at the wedding loved our ceremony and said it was one of the best they had seen.

Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony and keeping us calm and present on our wedding day!!

- Kyanna and Affan

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Working with Rev. Jude Smith was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. From the very first phone call straight through to our wedding day, my husband and I knew Rev. Jude was the perfect choice to officiate our wedding. We wanted a ceremony that was spiritual without being religious, and that wouldn't be a cliched, cookie cutter, fill-in-the-blanks formality that would bore both ourselves and our guests. Jude immediately understood our vision, and worked closely with us to craft a ceremony that was meaningful, beautiful, and unique to us. Throughout the process, Rev. Jude made a real effort to actually get to know us via multiple in-depth conversations via phone and Skype, culminating in an invitation to her office in beautiful Rhinebeck to finalize our ceremony. By the time our wedding day arrived, not only did we feel like we got exactly the ceremony we wanted, it felt like we were being married by a friend. It's impossible not to smile every time you speak with Rev. Jude thanks to her warm, friendly and loving personality that puts you at ease right from the start. She genuinely enjoys what she does, and it definitely shows in her work. Many of our wedding guests have expressed to us how much they enjoyed our ceremony, noting how special and magical it was. Choosing Rev. Jude to officiate our wedding was the best decision my husband and I made throughout our wedding planning process. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and to have her be a part of our special day, and we highly recommend her to anyone. We miss working with her!

Sara Sent on 11/24/2017

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Jude was our officiant for our wedding the beginning of November. Jude was recommended to us from the event planner at our wedding venue. From the first day we met Jude we knew that we shared a great connection and that she would be perfect to officiate our wedding. We were looking for someone that was able to accommodate our needs that were different then most other weddings we had been to. Jude has spent an ample amount of time with us leading up to our wedding meeting each and every need we had. Our ceremony felt so us and we truly believe that this wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for Jude. We feel so blessed to have had Jude officiate our ceremony and we HIGHLY recommend her to officiate yours!

Brittany Sent on 10/30/2017

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My husband and I are so happy that we chose Jude to officiate our wedding. She was extremely flexible when it came to accommodating our challenging schedules and planning from a distance, and she worked with us over the course of several months to customize and refine every element of our ceremony. Her guidance and resources helped us to create a beautiful and extremely personalized ceremony. We were so pleased with the end result and felt truly cared for along the way; we would highly recommend Jude to any of family members or friends.

Jacqueline Sent on 10/29/2017

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My husband and I just cannot express how pleased we are with the personalized, eloquent ceremony Jude helped create and bring to life. From the first skype call we had, Jude was just an absolute pleasure to work with. Whatever anxieties We had about creating the perfect ceremony true to us, just disappeared. She is truly a professional. Our friends and family are still talking about our ceremony weeks later. Highly highly recommend Jude!! Best officiant EVER!!!

Susan Sent on 10/29/2017

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I was first introduced to Jude 4 years ago when friends of mine got married n she officiated their wedding .I was really impressed with her . Jude performed such a beautiful ceremony for my friends wedding that I knew I wanted her to officiate our wedding when we get married . So after 17 years with my partner we decided that it was time for us to get married so we stayed true to our promise to Jude and called her . Jude remembered us and we were just as surprised as she was . Judes response to us was she would be honored to officiate our wedding and thanked us both for letting her share our special day . Jude was very helpful and prompt .

Mary Sent on 10/29/2017

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When I first met Rev. Jude Smith it was at my friends wedding 4 years ago. She made such an impression that I knew when the time came for me to get married, Jude was the minister I would choose.
Well I recently married my long-time partner, Sue, of 17 years. The first phone call we made, after family of course,was to Jude! She was so happy for us and even more appreciative that after 4 years we remembered her and wanted her to be our officiant. Jude stepped us through every part of our ceremony and it turned out exactly the way we wanted!! With her help, our wedding was perfect! I will recommend her services to all my friends. Thank you Rev. Jude!
Mary

Michael Sent on 10/29/2017

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Rev. Jude did a wonderful job officiating our wedding. From the first time we spoke on the phone to meeting in person and the day of our ceremony she was always warm, understanding, patient, and kind. She brought alot of love in to our ceremony and helped us to express our love for each other. As an interfaith couple I was very impressed by her ability to create a ceremony for us that was meaningful and inclusive. I cannot imagine anyone better.

Luis Sent on 10/24/2017

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Rev. Jude made our ceremony on July 15, 2017 so special. From the very beginning since we met she took the time to get to know us as a couple and find out about us in order to put together a customized ceremony that was truly unique. This is not your cookie cutter "by the powers vested in me....etc" type of stuff. Her ceremony took time and art to put together and you can tell she truly cares about her couples. We got so many compliments about our ceremony. It was truly magical and touching. It came from the heart and it was so well crafted. If you're looking for a unique ceremony that will truly make your day special you won't regret working with Rev. Jude. We are so glad we met her and thank her for making our day so special and memorable.

Yih Sent on 10/09/2017

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Safe to say -- we love Jude. And honestly, we could not imagine our ceremony without her. We met Jude 18 months before our wedding and immediately clicked with her. We talked about our relationship basically as friends more than a vendor. Jude sees her job as more than an officiant who shows up on a random Saturday. She sees herself as a connector, a listener, an encourager, a spiritual counselor and a writer of your love story. After all that, we also see her as our friend. On top of that, Jude was easily one of our most professional and organized vendors in our giant team of outside vendors.

The actual ceremony was magical. Some of it was due to perfect weather and a perfect setting. But a lot of it was based on the words and pacing Jude helped write and orchestrate. People were laughing... people were crying... and weeks later, people are still saying it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they've ever attended. Much of that praise is thanks to Jude!

Leanne Sent on 06/08/2017

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From the first phone call i just knew Jude was the one to marry us when you know you know. She if very accommodating makes sure you k ow everything that will happen at your first meeting to help you feel how your day will be. She really is the best we had the most beautiful ceremony. Thank you jude!

Nicole Sent on 11/22/2016

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Jude gave my husband and I the most memorable, most special, and most personal wedding ceremony we ever could have asked for. We and all of our guests were absolutely in love with the ceremony! For someone who only knew us in this small portion of our lives, Jude felt like an old friend who had always known us. She was a delight to work with and we highly recommend her. There wasn't a detail we would have changed!

Latisha Sent on 10/19/2016

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I don't think I have enough wonderful words to say about her. Within minutes of our first conversation with her, we knew that we had to choose Rev. Jude Smith for our ceremony. She was warm, sensitive, and accommodating to all of our needs and concerns, and provided us with all of the guidance we needed to help us create a beautiful ceremony. My husband and I were long distance, so we were able to have multiple phone calls, emails, and Skype sessions to make working together extra convenient. So many people told us how touched they were by our ceremony, even folks who aren't typically emotional. I cannot thank Rev. Jude enough for making our day so special and absolutely amazing.

Kris Sent on 10/18/2016

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Reach out to Jude!! We did, and it was the easiest decision we made while wedding planning! She is a warm, wonderful woman, professional and talented, she has a lovely presence, and can make your ceremony whatever you dream it to be. We wanted a balance of non-denominational (religious-light) with something spiritual, and she wrote our ceremony beautifully and found that perfect, delicate balance for us. And, she takes her time to make sure the ceremony takes shape into what you BOTH want. Our ceremony was tailored to us, it felt like us, and it was exactly what we wanted. And — our guests loved it! We're still getting compliments a month later! Thank you, Reverend Jude, for making our special day unforgettable for us and our guests!

Wade Sent on 10/18/2016

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Highly recommended! Rev. Jude Smith married us on May 23, 2016. We feel so lucky that we have chosen Jude from a long list of officiants suggested to us. The whole process of our wedding as administered by Jude was marvelous and our experience with Jude is beyond expectation. You may have read many generous reviews and commending words on Jude, we feel the same, but one thing we would like to add, which we are especially happy about, is Jude’s interfaith and spiritual development that enables her to care for our spiritual needs and infuse the spiritual elements into our wedding to make it, as we believe, a sublimated one beyond ordinary vows and resonating among our families and guests of similar spiritual belief. Jude has truly touched our hearts and we will always be thankful for her marrying us.

Ian Sent on 10/18/2016

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Jude Smith is wonderful. Professional, open, honest, caring, considerate. My partner and I did not know what to expect with our first meeting with Jude, but we were so pleasantly surprised by her kindness and step-by-step approach to crafting a ceremony. I think Jude is so successful because she is clearly able to work with a wide range of people and personalities. She was open to our suggestions and ideas -- we had many! -- and even when she may have thought we were a little odd or outside the box, she always found a way to make it work. Jude is not the type to impose her ideas on her clients -- she fully respects the individual and personal nature of crafting a ceremony but is experienced enough to know what will work and what may not. So her suggestions were always welcome. Working with her truly was a collaborative effort. She made us feel special every time we had a meeting with her, she never rushed us, and the ceremony itself was wonderful. It's easy to overlook just how important the officiant is to setting the tone for the ceremony and to making guests feel at ease, in good hands, but this cannot be overstated or taken for granted; Jude understands this. She is perfect. SO many people commented on how impressed they were with her. And we cannot recommend Jude Smith more highly.

Bobby Sent on 10/18/2016

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Planning a wedding can be chaotic and stressful, but Rev. Jude Smith made sure that our ceremony was perfect! From our first email correspondence to the signing of the marriage license, Rev. Jude was professional, helpful, and sincere. She offered guidance and soothed our nerves with her kindness, composure, and attention to the details that you would never think about until you’re planning your own wedding. We had a non-religious ceremony and Rev. Jude made sure that it was uniquely crafted for us—not abstract & ambiguous as we have seen at some other non-religious ceremonies. She provided pages of sample vows & readings from which we could draw inspiration, but made sure to take the time to get to know us in order to personalize our ceremony. Rev. Jude is not joking when she says she speaks the language of love – her warmth emanated through her heartfelt words and her smile was contagious. She spoke calmly and confidently throughout the ceremony and made sure that we were able to soak up every single moment. We whole-heartedly recommend Rev. Jude; working with her was a pleasure!

Leighann Sent on 10/14/2016

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I have had the honor of working with Rev. Jude Smith several times at the venue I work for. When I got engaged I knew right away that she was going to be the one to marry my fiancé and me. Her ceremonies are always so thoughtful and filled with some much love and emotion. You can tell that she loves what she does. She spends a great amount of time making your ceremony special. Everyone raved about how it was the best ceremony they have ever witnessed. I don’t have enough kind words to say about Rev. Jude Smith.

Vincent Sent on 10/06/2016

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Reverend Jude listened to us, calmed us and guided us through what became a wonderful journey to our wedding day. From the first time we met Reverend Jude through the exploration of our love to the ceremony, Reverend Jude was patient, understanding and respectful to all we wanted to do. Ours was a destination wedding with preparation done over the phone, through email and numerous face to face visits. Reverend Jude gave us such great support and encouragement to make our ceremony a true reflection of us. We didn't make it easy for her! The result was a ceremony of wonder, joy and love that we and our guests will never forget. Thank you Reverend Jude!

Sam Sent on 10/05/2016

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My fiancé and I are interfaith- Jewish and agnostic/nondenominational- and it was difficult finding someone who made us feel like us.. until we met Jude. From the moment we first spoke with Jude we felt comfortable and confident in her abilities. She got to know us and put together the most perfect ceremony- a ceremony that defined us as a couple for the first time. She kept us on track with our vows and ceremony preferences and helped us through the whole process. Our wedding ceremony was the best part of our day, thanks to Jude. She made us feel bonded and alone in a room full of loved ones. All around a great decision to work with her and we'll never forget what she did for us throughout the wedding process and on the big day. You really can't go wrong. Thank you Jude!

Kim Sent on 08/12/2016

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Really, WOW is all we can say.

From the first time we chatted with Jude through the execution of our ceremony on July 30th, it was such a pleasure to work with her.

She is such a calming, professional, kind human being. She made the whole process of putting together our ceremony a joy.

Jude kept us really grounded in the moments of our ceremony. She really brought us back to our values and reminded us, among all the busyness of the wedding day, why we were there and who we are as a couple.

I think it's, unfortunately, unusual for guests to really connect with or remember a wedding ceremony. I know when I've gone to weddings people talk about the food, the band, the dress, etc. but with Jude leading the ceremony, our wedding was different. Even two weeks later, people are still coming back to us and saying how moved they were during the ceremony. Considering how the main part of a wedding is the marriage, this is really important to me. We know that we had such a strong, positive, reaction to our ceremony because of Jude and we are so happy we got to work with her.

Isabel Sent on 08/09/2016

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Rev. Jude Smith was absolutely great to work with! She makes such a great effort to understand you as a couple as well as what you are looking for in an officiant and makes sure to tie it all in during your ceremony. During your initial meeting, she learns about you as a couple and then takes time to draft up a speech, which she will then review with you and accept any feedback. There are no guessing games, everything is laid out exactly how it will be on your special day! During the first conversation with her, you can feel her warm spirit and amazing energy. By your last meeting before your special day, you can't help but to feel comfortable and confident in your decision to choose Rev. Jude Smith. She was absolutely pleasant to work with!
-Isabel & Daniel

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Jude did a wonderful job working with us to create a ceremony that really represented us as a couple. She made it unique and heartfelt and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a ceremony that is special and personal.

Maureen Sent on 05/25/2016

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We just married 2 weeks ago and so happy we chose Jude Smith! She was so warm and welcoming each step of the way up until our actual ceremony. It was indeed short and sweet, but with a spiritual touch that would not have occurred at a City Hall wedding. We are so glad that we decided to travel up to Rhinebeck from Manhattan. Our experience was exactly what we had hoped for! - Maureen and Daniel

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Thank you, Maureen and Daniel! Delighted to know you had such a special experience. Because I truly believe that every ceremony, large or small, is meant to be an authentic celebration of love. May you continue to live happily ever after!

Stef Sent on 05/23/2016

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Jude is a very special person. She puts a tremendous amount of effort into making sure your ceremony is right for you. She speaks the language of love and everyone relates and feels connected to her. She created a beautiful ceremony for our baby and we are so grateful. She is organized and extremely efficient. You will not be disappointed!

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Thank you Steffie and Greg! What a delight to be able to once again spend time with you and your family, as we welcomed your precious daughter into the world through her baby blessing and naming ceremony. I will never forget the way she gazed into my eyes during the blessings, with a wisdom that was far greater than her very young years!

April Sent on 02/07/2016

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We are so grateful and lucky to Rev Jude officiate our wedding!! She was so genuine and helpful during our limited time that we had for our wedding. We had to push up our date a good bit due to us both being military, but Jude didn't mind and gave us the sweet and simple ceremony that we both wanted. We cannot thank her enough! We recommend her to anyone and everyone.
-April and Cody

Julie Sent on 10/27/2015

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I cannot imagine a better person to serve as our officiant than Rev Jude Smith. She is the most wonderful person—who guided us step by step through the process of creating an absolutely magical wedding ceremony filled with love. Rev Jude took the time to get to know us as individuals and asked us to take the time to express our feelings for each other in writing (an exercise you will cherish in the end). On the day of our ceremony Rev Jude’s energy was a point of warmth and comfort. She focused us and guided us through the most loving ceremony imaginable. Our wedding day was picture perfect and the 1# highlight was our ceremony with Rev Jude. We are honored to tell friends and family that Rev Jude Smith united us in marriage. We plan to stay in touch with Rev Jude and appreciate knowing her.

Barbara Sent on 10/26/2015

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We found Jude after a few mishaps with a close friend who was supposed to officiate. However, I believe the stars aligned in connecting us with Jude. I was initially uneasy at the prospect of a "stranger" officiate but after my first phone call with Jude I felt like I was talking to an old friend. She brings an authentic warmth, love and care to the process of crafting a ceremony that transcended what I thought was possible in a ceremony. Each time we met in the (very thorough!) process, I felt more and more connected to my now-wife. On the day of the wedding, Jude's knack for planning and logistics set me at ease and our guests were truly invited to connect with our love and union. There was not a dry eye in the house! I can't recommend Jude enough.

Charlie Sent on 10/16/2015

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Jude is an incredible and rare gem. My wife and I are both nonreligious, but sought out someone who still understood that a deep love and spirituality brought my wife and me together. Jude worked with us over Skype, as we live in Rhode Island, and at first we were skeptical of being able to feel an authenticity this way. But Jude's warmth and compassion shone through even across that medium, and we knew we were on the right path. Jude helped us find our center again amongst all the chaos and anxiety of planning a wedding, and this was tremendously important. It gave us the space we needed in order to focus on why we were doing this in the first place, and to find a calm with ourselves that brought us even closer together. Her ceremony was perfect, and perfectly tailored to us. It was an incredible day, and I cannot recommend Jude highly enough.

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