Kerri Sent on 09/23/2025

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A beautifully personal ceremony with structure

I highly recommend Deborah Roth if you want an experienced, spiritual officiant who can (1) build a non-denominational, formal ceremony that reflects the importance of the moment and (2) customize various ceremony elements to meet the personal style and preferences of the couple. Deborah was not only kind and personable, she provided thoughtful technical guidance on ceremony length, altar positioning, microphones, etc. I also appreciated that she had our entire program printed in a portfolio/binder that she held alongside the mic while we read our vows (a blessing for a bride with shaky hands). Deborah was on the high price side of the officiants we explored, but she was well worth it. We never stressed with Deborah— I highly recommend.

Tim Sent on 10/06/2024

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100% recommend!

Deborah was great to work with! She has a lot of experience but was also flexible enough to work with us to build our own personal wedding ceremony. Very responsive and very helpful throughout the process!

Taylor Sent on 05/16/2024

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Absolutely amazing!!!

Deborah Is truly an amazing officiant and person. Calm, understanding, and organized

She worked with my wife and I to create the perfect ceremony and made it a breeze the entire time.

She had the ability to blend my Wife’s as well as my faith together for the ceremony seamlessly. (Christian and Wiccan)

I could not recommend her more. She’s truly amazing. Thank you so much!!

Maddie Sent on 10/07/2023

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Thank you Deborah!

Deborah was fantastic to work with, from when we first chatted a year out, through several workshops/prep sessions in the months leading up, plus countless offline back and forth with tips and feedback. We wanted a ceremony that was deeply meaningful for us and spiritual without being religious, and an officiant who would help us craft it to be 100% us.
The ceremony came together and was delivered beautifully. While everything felt uniquely us, she artfully created space for everyone around us, regardless of their background, faith system, etc, to feel and share in that sacrament with us.
The process to get there and draft everything was also painless (and fun!).
One of the big pieces of feedback we got on our wedding from guests was how “intentional” everything felt. We think a huge part of that was rooted in crafting such a unique and special ceremony.

Sophia Sent on 08/25/2023

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An incredible guide and resource for creating our unique ceremony

Rev Deb was an amazing resource and guide to us as we crafted a relatively atypical ceremony for our not-quite-a-wedding. She shared a wealth of knowledge, clearly accrued from guiding many couples through similar processes, while still allowing us to create something that felt unique and new to us. She also elegantly managed the various people other than ourselves who were involved in our ceremony, for which we were very grateful!

Alexis Sent on 03/19/2023

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A perfect ceremony!

We had the BEST experience with Deborah. Our wedding ceremony was a dream, and Deborah helped us make the process as streamlined and easy as possible. After our wedding, so many of our family and friends mentioned that they thought our ceremony was one of the most unique and beautiful wedding ceremonies they had ever seen. The ceremony was the one thing we were the most apprehensive about putting together, especially because neither of us are religious but we are coming from religious families. Deborah guided us towards a ceremony that was the perfect combination of meaningful symbolism and it felt very warm and personal. It was also so great to meet up with her in person and walk through the details! If you're looking for a truly special wedding officiant, we would highly recommend Deborah Roth!

Scott Sent on 11/19/2022

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Incredible Officiant - book her ASAP!

Deborah was FANTASTIC. She was our ceremony officiant for our wedding at Blue Hill Stone Barns in July 2022. We highly recommend her.

During the prep stage, she was genuinely interested in getting to know us and was very patient. We interviewed several other officiants and Deborah was all-around best (positive energy, calming yet had a strong presence, etc.). During the ceremony, when we were getting emotional and crying, she was able to calm our nerves and get us through the ceremony. I cannot overstate how incredible this was. We may have been balling for 10+ minutes if it wasn't for her. We were very glad we had Deborah officiating our wedding and highly recommend her!

Madison Sent on 09/07/2022

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Better than we could have dreamed

Where do we even begin - THANK YOU Deb for making our wedding even more personal, emotional, and wonderful than we could have imagined. In terms of coordinating, Deborah was prompt, professional, and so helpful in keeping us on task. Where she blew us (and our families) away was in her crafting and delivery of an incredible service. Coming from Catholic backgrounds, choosing a non-religious ceremony did not make our parents ~thrilled~ but after our ceremony they couldn't have imagined anything else for us. There wasn't a dry eye in the house once Deb was done with us. Couldn't recommend her more!

Eugene Sent on 06/01/2022

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Amazing, personalized, unique. A dream officiant!

Meeting Deborah and going through the ceremony planning process hand-in-hand with her was a formative experience for us. Deborah's attention to detail, her personal touch, her years and years of experience all served to make the ceremony an unforgettable experience. As neither I nor my wife are particularly religious, we wanted to find someone who could step in and help us give the wedding ceremony the gravitas and sincerity that we both felt. Deborah was able to deliver that and more! From meeting and getting to know Deborah, to writing our vows, to structuring the ceremony, and throughout the event itself, Deborah was there to help, advise, and guide. If you are looking for a kind, knowledgeable, professional, (did I mention kind?) officiant, look no further!

Y Turner Sent on 05/17/2022

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An Amazing Officiant

Deborah Roth is truly wonderful. She responded very quickly and was extremely accommodating. Her attention to detail far exceeded our expectations. Our wedding was small and intimate and Deborah was a welcoming addition. We were extremely happy to have found her.

Erin Sent on 05/11/2022

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Deb Roth is the perfect minister for any couple making a sacred committment!

I had a huge NYC wedding in March and my wonderful (yet critical) mother told me her absolute FAVORITE part of the entire wedding experience was the CEREMONY. The Ceremony that Deb put together and helped us make PERFECT for our family. The VOWS that Deb helped each of us write were every single person's favorite part of the wedding! We were cared for, supported, encouraged and loved by Deb every step of the way. I truly enjoyed every aspect of working with Deb as a friend and as a vendor. She will make any couple's experience unforgettable!

Melissa Sent on 04/26/2022

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Beautifully Pagan! Deborah is AMAZING!

Deborah is one of a kind; an absolute gem! We were looking for someone who could perform a beautiful pagan/spiritual wedding but what Deborah did for us was so much more. She encourages ideas and helps you to create a ceremony in your vision. I'm a writer so I had so many parts I wanted to personally write in. Deborah was so welcoming to that and it truly made all the difference in the world to us. I can not tell you the hours we spent sending emails back and forth to try and perfect our ceremony. The day of the wedding things were a little hectic. Deborah jumped right in, wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty to make sure our day came out perfect. I also was very anxious the day of, Deborah was my support. She was everything we needed her to be and so much more and she definitely wore many hats that day. we can even not even begin to show her enough gratitude. She has a special place in our hearts. we can not wait to cross paths with her again in the future in whatever the future may bring our way.

Christopher Sent on 01/09/2022

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Deborah helped us create an amazing ceremony!

Working with Deborah was great! She helped us create an intimate and amazing ceremony which all of our family agreed embodied us as individuals and a couple. I would highly recommend working with Deborah to any couple!

Kevin Sent on 12/05/2021

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Safe Hands for a Spiritual Ceremony

Deborah had a gravitas and sincerity that significantly contributed to a perfect ceremony. Our sessions with Deborah in the lead-up to the day helped us to fully understand and appreciate the planning of each element of our ceremony and our guests were full of praise for Deborah's warmth and eloquence.

Amy Sent on 10/13/2021

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Amazing Officiant!

Deb was so awesome to work with! She really worked hard to get us the ceremony of our dreams! We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Deb! Thank you so much Deb!

Kristina Sent on 09/06/2021

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A Perfect Ceremony, Thanks to Deb!

Booking Deb was the best decision we could have made! She was so incredibly helpful and together we crafted a perfect ceremony that was unique to us as a couple. She was able to tie in both of our cultures into the ceremony as well which was appreciated. She got to know us as a couple and included notes about us during. Guests of the event stated that the ceremony was “peaceful,” “magical,” and “beautiful.” Which was exactly what we were going for. We cannot thank Deb enough for making our wedding ceremony so perfect!

Victoria Sent on 06/18/2021

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Beyond my greatest expectations!

Deborah was an absolutely fantastic and integral part of our special day! She brought life, symbolism, meaning, and truth to our ceremony — she imbued so much love into her speech. It was an amazing experience and we highly recommend her to any couples looking for a perfect and kind officiant!

Pb Sent on 03/12/2021

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10/10 would recommend!!

Rev. Deborah was so easy to work with, so kind, caring, full of energy, and professional. She is quick to respond, and allowed us to personalize our entire experience! She was respectful of all of our decisions and was very helpful when it came to things I didn't know about. I also loved how she performed the ceremony because I didn't realize how much she could liven up the ceremony just with how she read the ceremony. She really helped us pull off a terrific ceremony. I recommend her to anyone who needs good a great officiant. You get what you pay for!

Viki Sent on 02/02/2021

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Deborah Radiates A Beautiful, Spiritual Light

Deborah has a gift for connection. We really felt it in our work with her. In the preparation for our ceremony, she helped us to personalize it and make it feel more special. In one part, she asked us to say things we like about each other. It felt so good to hear her reflect these attributes back to us during her opening words in the ceremony.

She created a safe space for us during the ceremony. She helped me (the bride) to feel completely comfortable and present. I didn’t expect to be so nervous on our wedding day! I found myself getting distracted with the computer trying to see what was going on as our wedding was online on Zoom! Deborah knew right away and told me and Alexander (my husband) to look at each other and hold hands. She spoke eloquently and soothingly, welcoming a space of love. She had an amazing command of the ceremony itself. It changed everything for me.

We feel that Deborah genuinely cares and wants two people to have a beautiful ceremony together and a beautiful life together as well! We absolutely love Deborah and highly recommend her!

Dana Sent on 12/14/2020

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Rev. Deb is a blessing!

Rev. Deb is amazing!!!! Even months after our wedding, we continue to receive compliments along the lines of, "that was the most beautiful wedding ceremony ever!" ... and it is thanks to Deborah who helped us bring our ceremony vision to life!

For my husband and me, the ceremony part of our wedding was always our main priority. We wanted to curate something that was both meaningful and unique, and a reflection of who we are as individuals and of course as a couple (our values, interests, beliefs, etc.). We wanted a ceremony that incorporated elements from various spiritual traditions while also honoring our Jewish roots. Rev. Deb helped us create exactly that! She was super organized and sent over so many great suggestions (everything from quotes, poems, rituals, etc.). She lovingly guided and supported us through the often overwhelming process of customizing a ceremony. She helped us with both the content and structure of our ceremony so that it was cohesive and flowed nicely instead of being disjointed and fragmented. She even read our vows to one another in advance and offered feedback, which was extremely helpful. She collaborated and ultimately co-officiated with a rabbi to ensure that all the pieces of our dream ceremony were in place.

Rev. Deb is kind, compassionate, patient, punctual, a great communicator, and has the warmest energy. Her presence and heartfelt delivery of our ceremony was perfect and made the whole day and experience so, so special, something we will cherish in our hearts forever! We are so grateful for Rev. Deb and we HIGHLY recommend her!

Lauren Sent on 10/14/2020

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Customized and personalized ceremony!

We loved working with Deb - she co-officiated our ceremony with our best friend and worked with us every step of the way. Some of our family and friends said it was the best ceremony they’ve ever seen!

Maya Sent on 10/06/2020

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Deborah made our special day perfect!

Deborah was flexible, which was especially important during COVID wedding planning craziness; she was a true professional with such a fun, comfort about her that put us at ease right away. She was helpful with vow writing, and ultimately delivered us the best wedding ceremony we could have dreamed of. We Highly recommend Deborah to any couple who may feel a bit uncertain about what kind of ceremony they want; she will help you figure it out and will cater to your preferences to make everyone feel comfortable. All our guests from different Christian/Catholic and Jewish faiths loved her!

Jessica Sent on 12/27/2019

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Highly recommend

Reverend Deb created a beautiful ceremony for our intimate solstice wedding. She had several recommendations on beautiful and unique elements to incorporate into our ceremony. She was very communicative and even reviewed our personal vows. I couldn’t recommend her more!

Dina Sent on 12/25/2019

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Warm and Happy!

Working with Deb on our wedding was such an easy process during a time of so much stress planning a wedding! The end result was a unique and personal ceremony that we created in collaboration with her. Every word spoken felt significant and heartfelt. Deb is so kind and genuine and that came through every second that we spent with her leading up to and during our wedding weekend. Thank you Deb so much!!!!! XO

Leslie Sent on 12/24/2019

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Being high with love in the Colorado Mountains

Deborah officiated at out daughters wedding. She took quite a bit of time talking to Dina and Eric and learned about their lives and values. The service they created together was truly uniquely special. Deborah’s heartfelt delivery of the service made the wedding a loving experience for everyone.

Hope Sent on 10/18/2019

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Highly Recommend! :)

Deborah was nothing short of fabulous, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant on their wedding day! She has such a calming energy and presence, which I desperately needed for my wedding day, and the process of planning our ceremony was easy and flawless. I felt she truly cared about my fiancé and I as a couple and shared our story with our family and friends in the perfect way, which was most important to me. She was such a special and integral part of our wedding day, and the ceremony was one of my favorites moments :)

Daklea Sent on 07/23/2019

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Wonderful experience

Deborah was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My fiance and i met with Deborah a few months before our July wedding and we knew immediately that we wanted her to officiate our wedding. She was so welcoming and vibrant. We loved how helpful she was in the planning of the actual ceremony. She was key to making our ceremony feel just right for us.
On the day of the wedding, Deborah made everything so much better. Her professionalism and poise helped bring everything together during a chaotic time. EVERYONE in our wedding LOVED the ceremony and we truly believe that was Deborah's doing.

Juanita Sent on 05/27/2019

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Soulful and Experienced

The heart of a wedding is the ceremony, so it was essential for us to partner with someone who had there right blend of soulfulness and professionalism. Working with Deborah was that and more! She brought to our ceremony her beautiful presence, her many years of experience, her deep heart, humor and intelligence. Most importantly, she brought her love for ritual and her ability to capture the essence of our relationship. We could not recommend her enough!

Jesenia Sent on 03/05/2019

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A ceremony to remember

She was amazing, her energy was great and she was patient and kind. I love the ceremony the words were imprinted in our hearts. Would highly recommend a beautiful soul like hers.

Daniel Sent on 01/06/2019

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She was absolutely perfect!!

Deborah was quick to respond, and extremely flexible with the last minute shifts that happened in our schedule. She was very professional, personable and experienced the joy and emotion of our wedding with us...just like family!

Alexis Sent on 01/01/2019

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Great Experience!

The ceremony Deborah created for us struck the perfect balance of intimacy, personalization, and uniqueness. We loved working with her and our guests had nothing but complements of both Deborah and the ceremony. Deborah took a lot of time to understand us and craft the perfect personalized ceremony. We highly recommend working with her!

Susan Sent on 10/14/2018

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As a recent mother of the groom, my heart is still overflowing. There were so many moments that literally took my breath away. Without a doubt, one of these was the deeply beautiful way Deborah made the happy couple's bond official. I hung on her every word, not only because she was speaking to my son and his bride, but because her words were intimate, personal, and beautifully profound. Deborah's ceremony was perfect because it was wholly authentic, and a true reflection of each of them and the two of them together. How lucky we were to have been the beneficiaries of Deborah's obvious talents and generosity of heart.

Deana Sent on 10/12/2018

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Rev Deb was truly an amazing officiant for our wedding. My husband and I, being from different backgrounds struggled on what type of ceremony we wanted and whether we wanted someone we knew to officiate the ceremony. After being recommended Rev Deb, and having our first facetime with her, we knew she was the one we wanted to officiate our wedding. She is awesome, caring, thoughtful, and truly connects with all those that she meets. She was so organized and helped us create a ceremony that was a true reflection of ourselves. She helped us reach out of our comfort zones. We were very hesitant to do our own vows at first and she encouraged us that it would be so much more meaningful if we did them on our own.... and BOY WAS SHE RIGHT... waterworks like crazy!! But good waterworks. Everyone at our wedding said the ceremony was beautiful. Adam and I couldn't agree more!!
Love, Deana and Adam

Gen Sent on 09/23/2018

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I have lost count of the number of our wedding guests who reached out to me afterwards and said that our ceremony was their favorite part of the day because it truly felt personal and "like us". We 100% have Deborah to thank for that. She guided us in choosing the language, elements, and overall design-- and encouraged us to write our own vows which was so, so special. We met with her several times leading up to the big day and she really got to know us and made sure that every aspect of the ceremony felt authentic to us as a couple. We cannot thank her enough for the care and thought she put into our day, and for thinking of all of the little things to make sure it went perfectly. The ceremony really can be such an amazing, unique, special element and that is what you'll get with Deborah. Do yourself a favor, hire Deborah as your officiant, and give yourself one less thing to worry about!

Scott Sent on 09/23/2018

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We loved working with Rev Deb for our wedding! She gave us some great ideas and was flexible to include the things that were important to us. In the end, she helped us create the ceremony of our dreams and we will always be thankful to her for that! We got to know Rev Deb through a few coaching sessions which we felt helped us as we prepared for the big day and really added to the personal touch of the ceremony. We highly recommend Rev Deb!

Prerna Sent on 09/21/2018

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Working with Deb as the officiant for our wedding was the best experience I could ever have hoped for! We had a bit of a tall order - I am Indian American and grew up Hindu, my husband grew up in a white Catholic family, and we are both Agnostics that wanted to honor our families alongside our own beliefs in a ceremony that didn't feel cookie-cutter. Deb was up for the challenge. She spent time getting to know us, and then sent us lots of examples of multi-cultural and multi-religious ceremonies that she had helped other couples put together. I also appreciated that she offered to talk with our families. I know this can be a challenging aspect for many couples, and while we didn't need it, I liked knowing that Deb was so experienced in helping not just couples but also their families feel comfortable about the wedding ceremony. Deb worked with us as we chose the different ceremony pieces that we wanted, and helped us to put them in the best order. In the end, we had an incredible ceremony. We were both so pleased with how it turned out and felt like it really reflected us and what we wanted our marriage to be. Our parents were all happy, and so many of our guests commented on how wonderful the ceremony was and how great of an officiant Deb is. I couldn't recommend her more!

Michael Sent on 09/10/2018

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Deborah officiated my sisters wedding and my niece's baby child ceremony. This is how we found her. She is absolutely the best there is! She is full of great ideas and inspiration. She really makes you think about what you are doing and reflect upon why you are getting married to your partner. If you;'re searching for an officiant for your wedding, trust me - just hire Deborah and do not stress about it. She will make your ceremony as beautiful as you dreamed.

Lauren Sent on 08/13/2018

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Deborah was the officiant for our elopement in Morningside Park. We planned it in about two months and didn't even finalize the location until a few days before. Through all that, Deborah was wonderful. She made suggestions that helped make our day more special and guided us as we designed a totally custom ceremony. She also sent us a marriage questionnaire that we each filled out and then discussed the answers to in detail and that really helped us realize we were on the same page on the big and the little things. On the day of the ceremony, Deborah was totally flexible as our ceremony started a little late. She is the best and we can't recommend her enough!!

Jon Sent on 04/29/2018

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It was truly a delight to plan our ceremony with Reverend Deborah and she was extremely helpful in crafting our special moment together. She really cared about making it perfect for us and provided excellent advice and recommendations. On the evening of our wedding, Reverend Deborah was there when we arrived and was a very friendly officiant who got along very well with our guests and did an amazing job during our ceremony. We are truly grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her for anyone.

Chelsea Sent on 01/14/2018

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Deborah was truly incredible in every way!! I HIGHLY recommend using her for your wedding if you are looking to embrace and soak up the sacred and spiritual aspects of your most special day. Our sessions together were interesting, insightful and so worth every second leading up to the big day. She is supportive, accommodating and has a beautiful energy that makes your wedding ceremony bright, meaningful and personal. She takes the time to make sure your ceremony is exactly what you want and that it reflects your relationship perfectly! Everyone at our wedding said that the ceremony was the most beautiful and touching ceremony they have ever been to... My husband and I agree!!!! THANK YOU DEBORAH!!!!

Lauren Sent on 12/04/2017

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We absolutely love Deborah! She is so warm, friendly and such a joy to work with. She put together the most beautiful ceremony for our wedding this past weekend. We are thrilled and our families are still raving about how wonderful she, and the whole ceremony, was. We could not have wished for a better officiant - she really made the event so memorable and perfect and we are so appreciative.

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Deborah is the best. Due to an unfortunate family situation we came to Deborah a week before the wedding. We knew Deborah was right after talking to her on the phone for 5 minutes, even though we talked for nearly 50. The next day Deborah met with me and my fiancé, and we jumped right in. She did such a great job working with us at the last second to craft a stunning ceremony. We loved everything about her energy and what she brought to the table. Couldn't have been happier.

Lindsay Sent on 09/25/2017

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We could not have picked a better officiant for our wedding! Initially, we were very skeptical about having someone officiant our wedding who we did not know but, from the second that we met Deborah, we both commented on how it felt like we had known her for years. She's easy to talk to, thoughtful and she took a genuine interest in us as a couple. Throughout the planning process, Deborah gave us the guidance that we needed to create a ceremony that felt like "us" and she encouraged us to reach outside of our comfort zone, which I'm so happy that we did! The ceremony was absolutely perfect and we are still getting raving reviews from our family and friends! Thank you for everything Deborah :)

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Deborah really helped make our day. We were so happy to have chosen her to officiate our wedding. She has a fun, yet calming, influence. She helped us create a living memorable day!!

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Deborah was amazing. She really worked well with me and my husband being that our situation was a strange one. My husband is a mariner and so really most of the writing and planning was done less than a week before the wedding day. Deborah pulled off a unique and personal ceremony for us and everyone commented on how great she was. Her personality and lovely character. You will not be disappointed by taking Deborah to be your officiant.

Nina Sent on 07/24/2017

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I cannot express how wonderful and special it was to have Deb Roth marry my husband and I this past month on Block Island. Though we knew Deborah before hand (her glowing personality is obviously why we chose to have her tie the knot for us!) she made us feel so comfortable throughout the process. She guided us with each step of the way, kept us on track regarding timing, gave us advise and made the creation of our ceremony one of the most special aspects of the planning process. She is extremely professional but also funny, playful and open-minded, all while simultaneously helping us recognize just how important this element of our big day was! She made us feel like we were in beyond trusty hands the entire time, and the actual ceremony was exactly as we planned. I couldn't recommend her enough! If you are looking for someone to create a ceremony full of love and help with the entire process, Deb is the way to go!

Stephen Sent on 07/12/2017

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Our wedding was awesome!!! Deborah Roth was a huge part of making our day special! Easy to work with...the definition of just a great person. Very caring and sincere, great ideas for the ceremony, and very confident officiant on the wedding day. We couldn't of made a better choice. Thanks Deborah!!! Steve and Schellie

Lindsay Sent on 04/05/2017

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Deborah is an absolutely amazing wedding officiant. She is creative, thoughtful, responsive, and talented. She met with us throughout the process and crafted a deeply personal ceremony that our guests loved and we will treasure forever. Deborah has performed a wide variety of ceremonies from so many traditions, and truly helped us craft something special; her delivery is truly loving and personal on every level. We cannot recommend her enough!

Robert Sent on 12/01/2016

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She was thoughtful and easy to speak to about how we wanted our ceremony to go.
She really listed to us and know when to be firm on where her experience would be most useful to us, and kept the spirt of what we wanted captured. We love how easy she made it for us to just let go and speak our mind about how we felt about each other, and her warming heart came through in every session we had with her.

If you are looking for someone who truly cares and believes in what they are doing for couples. You want to go with Deborah.

Robert and Eli

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Deb was amazing in officiating our wedding! She made our ceremony so personal and heartfelt. We received so many comments from guests at our wedding about our ceremony. Would definitely recommend her 100%!

Tina Sent on 10/12/2016

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I cannot fully describe how amazing our wedding ceremony was that Deborah helped us plan. We had a ceremony mixed with Jewish and Korean traditions. It was so unique and so thoughtfully planned out, and Deborah did a wonderful job creating a beautiful ceremony. She is so experienced with what she does that you will find the process to be seamless and smooth. However it doesn't feel "cookie cutter" at all. Everyone was crying at our ceremony, which I think is what you want, and you truly cannot go wrong choosing Deborah as your officiant. She is kind, listens, and is willing to learn about other cultures and traditions and incorporate them into your ceremony. We strongly recommend you to ask Deborah to be a part of your special wedding day.

Erica Sent on 09/26/2016

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Deborah is the perfect person to help plan a unique and special wedding ceremony. She organized our thoughts, ideas and requests in such an eloquent way. Our ceremony exceeded our expectations and our guests commented that it was the most beautiful marriage ceremony they had ever gone to. We were honored to work with Deborah who was an instrumental part in making our wedding day beautiful.

Lauren Sent on 09/25/2016

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Deborah is, as many of the other reviews stated, simply wonderful. She was recommended to us by another vendor, and we could not have been happier with her service and support. Deborah's calm presence and innovative approach to crafting unique ceremonies allows you to create a ceremony that is authentically your own in a fun, streamlined, and manageable way- something so valuable in the wedding planning process, especially since it concerns the most important part! We loved how Deb reviews different customs you can include and provides you with options for how to word each part- the end result being a ceremony you feel comfortably reflects your values. Deb was extremely responsive in communication, easy to schedule with, and great at articulating exactly what we wanted to share. In both planning and day of, Deb was professional, kind, couple-centered, and lovely to work with, and our family and friends loved her demeanor and the way she handled the ceremony. We can not recommend her more highly for any special occasion.

Cerys Sent on 06/29/2016

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Deborah officiated our wedding and was just wonderful. Meeting with her to prep for our ceremony she was so thoughtful and helped us customize our ceremony to be so personal and unique.

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If you are looking for an Officiant around New York, look no further! We could not recommend Deborah more highly. We were organising the ceremony from the other side of the world with little idea of what we wanted and she made it so easy, even with our very different cultural and religious backgrounds. Deborah's combination of energy and calm on the day really helped steady us through a lot of tears and the guests all found her manner to be spot-on for both of us. When the time comes to renew our vows, we will be heading straight back to New York. Thanks Deb, you really helped make our day perfect.

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There is not enough i can say about Deborah. Finding her was a blessing. She is a warm, kind person with amazing energy who helped us create a special wedding ceremony. Not only that she's been coaching us with our relationship which i find so much fun and important in building a strong healthy marriage. She is passionate about what she does and it shows. You will not be disappointed in working with her. I highly recommend it.

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My now-wife and I were deciding between using a friend as an officiant or going with someone more experienced, and our “external” search began and ended with Deb. We loved her vibe and energy and instantly knew she was the right person to marry us.

It’s absolutely no surprise that her reviews on here are uniformly glowing. She was a true professional throughout the entire process, providing us with a roadmap of where we were going and holding our hands – as much or as little as needed – throughout the journey. She was warm, insightful, and funny, and took a genuine interest in us throughout the process. And when it came time for the ceremony, she was of course at her best – flawless in execution, eloquent in delivery, and charming as always.

My wife and I cannot possibly recommend her anymore enthusiastically.

Christine Sent on 10/30/2015

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My husband and I were looking for someone to officiate our wedding and our search ended with Deborah. As soon as we met with her, we knew she was the right choice for us. We wanted our ceremony to be personalized, special, and unique. Deborah was able to do all of that and more. We created our very own ceremony, choosing rituals that tied in with our interfaith marriage. We felt that the ceremony was “so us.” I can’t explain how many compliments we received from our guests about how wonderful and different our ceremony truly was. They were blown away. If you’re looking for someone to personalize your big day, Deborah is a must.

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Deborah was perfect for us. She insisted on speaking with us right at the start to get to know us and we knew she was right for us instantly. Her guidance with our vows made the process a lot easier. We wanted a casual and happy ceremony without it being too causal and with deborah's help it was spot on! Highly recommended!

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We found Deborah pretty late in the game (maybe 6 weeks before our wedding date), and were impressed with her warm and personable demeanor. We opted for the 2 in-person meetings, and Deborah walked us through the process and made us feel very comfortable right off the bat. We got tons of compliments on the ceremony, and so glad we were persuaded to write our own vows.

Christine Sent on 10/27/2015

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Deborah made our wedding ceremony better than we could have imagined! She walked us through the ceremony design step-by-step, encouraging us to stretch our comfort zone to make the ceremony unforgettable. We were thrilled with the way she was able to put it all together in a way that made it uniquely ours, while giving our guests a wonderful presentation.

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Deborah is THE best! Not only was the process of putting our ceremony together fun and interesting, but the ceremony itself was so unique, special and very well delivered. We had so many people comment on how great and different our ceremony was.

Over the course of the 6 months we were working with Deborah, she was able to guide us on our vision for the ceremony, give many options for all areas, and help us put the pieces together into a beautiful experience for us both. For people that don't think the ceremony will be fun for anyone- think again! We loved that part of the day and so did our guests!

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We were looking for a ceremony that would encompass the feel of a formal wedding without the strong religious component. Deborah delivered this perfectly for us. She was very professional from the first phone conversation through the day of the wedding. She has mastered her craft and really knows how to read couples and help them customize the ceremony effectively. She clearly has a significant amount of experience that comes across on the big day. We received many inquiries on her services in the days following. As said, although we are both Catholic, we were doing a beach ceremony and didn't want to use a priest, she was the perfect solution and went way beyond our expectations.

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Deborah was absolutely great! My partner was in California and I was in Australia while we were planning our wedding in NYC. Deborah guided us through the whole process, clearly outlined her service options and fees, was very timely in her responses and addressed all our questions. Her ceremony templates were very helpful in planning and guiding our ceremony, and allowed for customisation to make it ours.

On the day, Deborah was punctual, patient, warm and friendly. My parents had come all the way from Australia for the day, and Mum couldn't stop raving about how genuine and lovely Deborah was. She helped us feel at ease, and lead a beautiful ceremony.

All in all, we couldn't recommend Deborah enough!!

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We were recommended to Deborah by the Central Park Wedding Planners and were very glad they did so. She was warm, caring and performed a wonderful ceremony for me and my wife. Would definitely recommend.

Laura Sent on 09/12/2015

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Deb was fantastic to work with and helped us create a truly personal and unique ceremony. From the beginning, she was very responsive and gave a very clear explanation about how this process would work, which we weren't really sure about! She gave us so many options and examples of readings, rituals, and ceremony structures, so that we really felt like what we created was our own and reflective of what we wanted to express at our wedding. She is a beautiful writer, and did a perfect job at capturing the character of our relationship in the ceremony. She helped us write our vows as well, and made sure before we shared them that they fit together and were appropriately similar in length and style (again, something we weren't really sure about before we started with her!). We had so many people after the wedding comment on how beautiful and unique our ceremony was, everyone wanted to know where we found her! We felt very secure and comfortable with Deb and would highly recommend her to other couples looking to create a personalized Interfaith ceremony.

Tara Sent on 08/09/2015

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We were so happy that we found Deborah to be the officiant for our wedding! She took the time to get to know us and helped us figure out exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. If you are feeling hesitant about writing your own vows, she will encourage you and help you with the process. It is so special on your wedding day to speak your vows in front of your friends and family, I can't imagine not doing it. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and we are still getting rave reviews from our friends and family! Thanks again Deborah :)

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Deborah was amazing!!! She took her time to find the perfect ceremony that was comfortable for the both of us. And anything that we wanted to throw Extra into the ceremony she was open and eager to make the changes. Everyone present at the ceremony came to us and said that they never saw a ceremony where everyone was quiet and actually listenedto the words. It was all about us and she made it very special. Thank you.

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Deborah was amazing warm, articulate and enthusiastic. She was excellent in the pre communication and made our ceremony one that we will fondly remember, I highly recommend her!

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Deborah did an amazing job. From our first telephone call to the time we met, she put us at ease and was very flexible. She listened to us and really grasped and was able articulate the way we felt about each other, and our families. We got so many compliments on the ceremony, her words and the delivery.

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What made our wedding was the ceremony. It's was mattered most to us and we could not be happier with the final product, all of our guests felt the love and emotion that we wanted to convey. She was able to make the wedding ceremony feel "spiritually" connected but blend our families beliefs - seamlessly. Deb, was a pleasure to work with and we enjoyed our meetings - I recommend two. I also highly recommend reading and writing your own vows as well. We would not change one thing about the ceremony - and I know that a lot has to do with Deb's magic!

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A month before our wedding, we found Deborah through Weddingwire and we cross referenced reviews with The Knot. We didn't realize that people usually book officiants months ahead of time so we were in a slight panic trying to find the right officiant for us.

We interviewed a few officiants who all seemed perfectly nice but there was something about Deborah that stood out. For me, it was her voice and articulation which conveyed professionalism, experience, and mastery of diction and vocabulary (which mattered for me actually - in our introduction phone call, I counted at least five GRE-level words that made me feel satisfied that we were communicating at the same verbal capability). If you watch her video on her website where she performs a ceremony on The Today Show, you'll get a sense of what I mean.

The process of putting together the ceremony was very streamlined (just the way a Gantt chart carrying bride likes it). However, Deborah also made it feel special and was able to customize around the values that we wanted to highlight in our ceremony. It was simply a stress free process that yielded a wonderful outcome.

Can't recommend Deborah enough!

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Deborah was the perfect blend of professional and friendly advisor when planning and performing our wedding ceremony. She helped us craft the service that was just right for us and made it simple to work with her despite being across the country from one another. We were thrilled!

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Deborah was simply amazing! She was caring, thoughtful and wanted to learn about us. She was professional, personal and made the ceremony truly special.

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Deborah was wonderful! She was very prepared and made the process of crafting our wedding ceremony incredibly easy. Deborah also was very flexible with what we wanted to incorporate and how we wanted the ceremony to be ordered. On the day of the wedding, we received a lot of complements from our guests about how great she was.

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Deborah is an absolute pleasure to work with. She was referred to us by a friend and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. She is warm and a professional and feels like family by the time the ceremony rolls around. Working with Deborah, we were really able to make our ceremony our own. We chose our own readings/ poems, traditions and vows. Nearly every guest at our wedding commented on how lovely the ceremony was and asked how we found Deborah. The guests comments were how meaningful and personable it was. A beautiful ceremony that brings tears to my eyes whenever I read through it. I highly recommend Deborah, she's a wonderful soul.

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My now husband and I chose Deborah Roth for our officiant when we got married in Central Park Sept. 2014. She was absolutely unbelievable, and we are still getting praises from our guests on how amazing her ceremony was. We had initially been given a list of potential individuals to work with, and after reviewing her Spirited Living website, she clearly stood out amongst all of the others. Since we were not local to New York, she set up a teleconference for myself and my husband to informally meet her over the phone and get a chance to discuss what we were hoping for. We all hit it off immediately, and from that time until the actual wedding, we communicated back and forth by email to come up with a ceremony that was uniquely suited to us as a couple. She shared with us different readings and or rituals that we might want to include, but in the end left all of the decisions up to us. On the day of the wedding she arrived early as promised and quickly met with both my husband and I separately to reiterate the plan and cover any last minute details. As an extra nice touch Deborah had printed out the vows that we had each written ahead of time and put them in her ceremony book that she held up for each of us so that we could hold hands throughout the entire ceremony. I could sum up working with Deborah by saying she simply thought of every little detail to make it perfect. My guests also specifically described her as having a powerful presence which made everyone want to hear what she had to say next. My husband and I both strongly recommend Deborah to any couple looking for an officiant that will make your ceremony extra special!

Tina Sent on 09/02/2014

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Deborah officiated over our wedding ceremony at Ladies Pavilion, Central Park. She has a wonderful calming presence and is very easy to work with. She gave us wonderful suggestions to make the ceremony more personal and encouraged us to write our own vows, which really made the ceremony very touching for everyone. I highly recommend Deborah, she's great!

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Deborah was nothing short of amazing! From the first time we spoke with her about her officiating our ceremony, until our wedding day, we knew we had made the perfect choice when we chose Deborah. She is completely professional while always maintaining her warm, personal touch. Deborah offered a great deal of guidance while making sure that our ceremony was uniquely "ours." We chose from a host of rituals that Deborah offered, and Deborah was with us through in-person meetings, emails, and phone conversations, helping us to tweek the language of the rituals, to make them our own. She guided us through our vow creating process -- with patience and encouragement -- until we felt that we truly spoke all that was in our hearts. All of our prep work resulted in a magnificent ceremony that truly expressed who we are and who we wish to become in our marriage. Because of Deborah, our wedding was not only a wonderful, fun time -- it was a truly memorable event for us and for all of our guests.

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Deborah made this process easy, understandable, and enjoyable. We are a same sex couple that had to get married quickly once we got the go-ahead from Immigration so we were very anxious about being able to create a nice ceremony in a short time. Our anxieties melted away day by day as Deborah calmly laid out what we needed to do, gave us many options, suggested some locations, and took a real personal and human interest in us along the way.

By the time we had the ceremony, it felt like Deborah was an old friend. For not knowing her, our wedding ceremony never felt like "just a transaction" from someone we found by using Google. It felt like a real meaningful, emotional, and deliberate proclamation by a professional justice of the peace and a warm and nurturing human being.

Could not suggest highly enough!

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Very helpful in making our ceremony unique and memorable with many alternatives to choose from based on our preferences. Offers perspective and feedback on vows. Professional and sincere.

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Deborah was so supportive and easy to work with. We had met with a couple of other officiants before her and were starting to get discouraged but she was such a breath of fresh air. She really worked with us to make the ceremony what we wanted and was understanding of the different religious backgrounds and our requests. We ended up with an incredibly personal ceremony and got so many compliments from our family and friends, in fact, several even requested her business card for future ceremonies! There was not a dry eye in the audience and Deborah was totally responsible for helping us create that warm and loving environment that we will cherish forever. Everyone seems to forget the ceremony and focus on the party, but with Deborah's help, the ceremony really was the best part of the whole wedding.

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Deborah Roth made our ceremony feel intimate, moving and deeply personal despite occurring in the middle of Central Park, NYC. Even our family and guests commented on what a poignant ceremony is was. From our initial meeting, she was very supportive and kind during the process of creating the ceremony and also prompt in responding to our questions. She provided many resources for us to use, or not use as we chose. Deborah truly is "spirited", and it was felt throughout our vows. She made us feel that she was happy and honored to be a part of our ceremony-that she was "on our team".

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Deborah was an exceptional officiant for our wedding. She was generous with her time, shows deep expertise in the way of incorporating and respecting numerous faiths and traditions into ceremonies, and showed a true understanding of who we are as people in her remarks. My wife and I recommend her highly to anyone seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and warm officiant to lead their ceremony.

Frank Sent on 06/18/2014

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If you want a beautiful, unique, and memorable wedding , Deborah Roth will deliver your special day with all the professionalism you could want. She is simply the perfect choice !

Christine Sent on 11/04/2013

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Deborah Roth is an authentic, compassionate, loving and caring person - characteristics which make her an amazing wedding officiant. Deborah was the perfect choice for us. She helped us on many levels. From planning the wedding ceremony to providing support in time of need. Deborah offered encouragement and guidance without judgment. We are grateful Deborah, you made our wedding day perfect. We highly recommend your talents, insights and strengths to all couples!

Denise Sent on 10/21/2013

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Deborah is such a pleasure to work with. She's so thoughtful, caring, and down to earth, which makes it so easy to tell her exactly what your wants and needs her. We just love her!

Nadia Sent on 09/25/2013

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Deborah did a fantastic job putting together and officiating a lovely, memorable, personalized ceremony. She worked with us to create the ceremony the way we wanted it to be, and offered useful advice and feedback along the way to help guide our decisions. We've received numerous compliments about the ceremony from our guests, many of whom remarked that it was a perfect reflection of our personalities. Deborah was warm, friendly, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process and was very accommodating to make sure that everything was the way we wanted. We would highly recommend Deborah to any couple looking to create a uniquely customized ceremony.

Sara Sent on 08/28/2013

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Planning our wedding in NYC from overseas was made so simple, due to Deborah's warm and accomodating service. Deborah made our ceremony so personal with her beautiful words and provided us with a professional unforgettable experience.

Dorothy Sent on 08/20/2013

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Deborah Roth is amazing!! not only in her profession but as a person, who is patience, kind, funny, take charge, inspiring, sensitive, passionate and respectfully of our needs and life style.

Deborah introduce to Jeff and I things we would have never thought of; such as, an array of different wording, how to include some or all of your guest in the ceremony, many different spiritual rituals and poem/reading, that would be incorporated in your vows or simply read by someone in the wedding party or a guest.

Deborah pricing was extremely reasonable and flexible for the service she provided. Jeff and I was able to have a section with Deborah way in advance; which give us a focus point and helped us (Jeff and I) to start discussing what type of ceremony we wanted. Jeff and I did not have time to have a face-to-face section, with Deborah (which is an option), but through emails, Deborah never missed the opportunity to follow-up and make sure Jeff and I stayed motivate, focused and prepared for our wedding day.

When Deborah arrived at the ceremony site, she was sure to connect with not only Jeff and I but the best man, Maid of Honor and the other members that were involved in the ceremony. There was no mistake, Deborah was in charge of the ceremony and she ensures things went smoothly; down to the music, my entrance and my favorite part of the ceremony; ensuring Jeff and I had time to embrace our new marital status. So, when the ceremony was over, Deborah made sure Jeff and I were swift into a separate room, without the photographer or anyone from the wedding party to give us time to exhale ..lol that was great because we were nerves and overwhelmed and the short time together, just us, allowed Jeff and I to get our composer before enjoying the reception and our guest.

Again, Deborah is amazing and if you are looking for a fun, passionate, takes charge, creative, respectful, funny and inspirational Officiate I hands down recommend Rev. Deborah Roth.

Abram Sent on 07/29/2013

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The number one part of our wedding that people still – months later – can’t stop raving about was our ceremony. We feel the same way. Deborah’s singular approach to the wedding ceremony hits the right balance of unique, heartfelt and, most of all, lasting. Nothing about the ceremony felt rote; she imbued the occasion with humor and meaning. So many people shared their personal reactions to the ceremony, and commented on how the symbolism of various rituals stuck with them. Others were simply moved by Deborah herself – her effervescence, her kind spirit, her way with language. The whole process was incredibly meaningful for us; more than a mere planner, Deborah was at various points a mentor, spiritual guide, caring counselor, and most importantly, a voice of reason. Meeting Deborah was a blessing, and we’re so happy she was able to make our wedding day one that we’ll always look back on with joy.

Jack Sent on 07/24/2013

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Deborah was the best. We had so many questionns but she had even more answers. Our meetings guided us to creating a beautifuly crafted, unique ceremony that will live in our hearts forever. Her attention to detail, formalities, and legallities made her a very comfortable addition to our special day. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to make their love known to their significant other.

Marilyn Sent on 03/19/2013

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Deborah is wonderful and creative and such a beautiful person. We were delighted to meet her and have her "marry us" in Central Park, NY. It was a perfect day made even more special thanks to Deb!

Audrey Sent on 10/22/2012

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Deb was the perfect Officiant for our wedding. Our guests commented on how beautiful the words were, how meaningful to us and all were guided lovingly by Deb. She is an expert and you can feel her care and joy during your ceremony.

Megan Sent on 10/21/2012

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When my husband and I were planning our wedding we decided that we preferred a ceremony that was non-religious but still spiritual and meaningful. A friend suggested the Officient services of Deborah Roth of Spirited Living (www.spiritedliving.com). We met with Deborah at her office in New York City. Deborah asked us about how we met, our families, what we love about each other and more. She shaped a great ceremony that was extremely personalized and was like no other. We wrote our own vows and Deborah gave very helpful feedback and direction. She even suggested a Buddhist prayer that expressed our sentiments perfectly.

If you are looking for an Officient in the New York area for your wedding, we highly recommend Spirited Living. Deborah is a pleasure to work with and very professional. We were so happy with our choice and couldn’t imagine our ceremony without her.

Eh Sent on 10/03/2012

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After meeting with quite a few Officiants, we chose Deborah to perform our ceremony. She's highly personable, down to earth, funny, and engaging. She is full of wonderful creative ideas, but never taking away the fundamentals of what we wanted or envisioned for our wedding. She created a very warm, intimate and special ceremony for us, which we will always remember. Since our wedding, we've been receiving so many compliments from our guests; not just how much they loved the ceremony, but also how it was delivered. We couldn't be any happier and highly recommend Deborah! Elaine & Phil

Ted Sent on 10/03/2012

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Deborah was great! She helped us plan a wonderful ceremony and encouraged us to write our own vows. She also helped us find a way to involve my children from my first marriage in the ceremony. She made us feel very comfortable. We are very happy with her services. We highly recommend her.

Liza Sent on 09/04/2012

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Deborah was FABULOUS. She helped us create the ceremony of our dreams - very unique and personal, and completely our own. We were thrilled with the flexibility Deborah allowed, and learned so much about the variety of rituals we could do, some we had never even seen/heard of before.

We received many, many compliments about how special, unique, and personal the ceremony was, and we couldn't have been happier with how it turned out.

We loved working with Deborah, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a special, non-cookie-cutter ceremony.

Lee Sent on 08/07/2012

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Deborah Roth was the best wedding officiant my husband and I could have ever found. Having waited 24 years to be married and for New York to pass marriage equality, it was one of the most meaningful and wondrous experiences of our two lives. We can not say enough about how Deborah made the experience seamless and wonderful for us and our family. We thank her for making us feel so comfortable and for making our day filled with the magic we had hoped for.
Lee and Greg

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Deborah was everything an officiant should be (and I've been to a LOT of weddings, include several of my own ;) ). She offers templates and options and a lot of great suggestions, but really works with the couple to make the ceremony as personal as possible and encouraging us to spend time understanding and articulating why we are committing to each other and what our view of marriage is. We had a small event and have heard from everyone that it was the most meaningful ceremony they had ever attended. She also offers services to couples going forward to help them navigate issues and we plan to have her help us work to improve our relationship as we go forward.

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