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Sarah S. Sent on 11/19/20235 out of 5 rating-
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Look No Further!!
Picking someone to officiate our wedding was one of our hardest decisions. All of the weddings we've attended have had close loved ones or the priest/pastor from their church - I was afraid we weren't going to have an experience that felt as personal. From the moment we spoke with Gerry, we knew we didn't have to look any further! He really took the time to listen to us and learn our story. Our ceremony couldn't have explained us any better. He was great to work with and a true joy to be around. Gerry - thank you so much for helping us make our day, the best day of our lives!!Picking someone to officiate our wedding was one of our hardest decisions. All of the weddings we've attended have had close loved ones or the priest/pastor from their church - I was afraid we weren't going to have an experience that felt as personal. From the moment we spoke with Gerry, we knew we didn't have to look any further! He really took the time to listen to us and learn our story. Our ceremony couldn't have explained us any better. He was great to work with and a true joy to be around. Gerry - thank you so much for helping us make our day, the best day of our lives!!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
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Lauren M. Sent on 03/23/20245 out of 5 rating
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Absolutely the best!
Gerry did an absolutely amazing job with our ceremony. I can't recommend him enough! His process is very personal and relaxing for any nervous soon to be weds! Gerry went above and beyond our expectations, he even came to our rehearsal and directed everything with our wedding planner. The day of Gerry arrived ready to go! He has a nice calm presence, and handled all the marriage details for us. We loved our ceremony, and thought Gerry did an amazing job. He captured our essence, and had us both laughing and tearing it. It was beautiful. Every guest told us that they thought it was beautiful too. He engaged our audience and created the perfect loving atmosphere. Thank you so much Gerry! You're the best.Gerry did an absolutely amazing job with our ceremony. I can't recommend him enough! His process is very personal and relaxing for any nervous soon to be weds! Gerry went above and beyond our expectations, he even came to our rehearsal and directed everything with our wedding planner. The day of Gerry arrived ready to go! He has a nice calm presence, and handled all the marriage details for us. We loved our ceremony, and thought Gerry did an amazing job. He captured our essence, and had us both laughing and tearing it. It was beautiful. Every guest told us that they thought it was beautiful too. He engaged our audience and created the perfect loving atmosphere. Thank you so much Gerry! You're the best. -
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Melissa K. Sent on 11/08/20235 out of 5 rating
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Personal and Unique Ceremony
Gerald was an absolute gem! He was patient with my husband and I as we went through this process - my husband having little experience with "western" ceremonies. He helped us built a ceremony that was unique to us and balanced our humour with our love.Gerald was an absolute gem! He was patient with my husband and I as we went through this process - my husband having little experience with "western" ceremonies. He helped us built a ceremony that was unique to us and balanced our humour with our love.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
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Brandi S. Sent on 07/14/20235 out of 5 rating
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Amazing officiant!
We had the privilege of working with Gerald to plan our intimate ceremony and it was absolutely perfect! Gerald was able to work with us on our short timeframe, recommended the perfect location, and proceeded over a very sweet and sentimental ceremony. Gerald took the time to understand our values and specific needs for our ceremony and his attention to detail made the entire experience seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to officiate our special day, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a memorable and meaningful wedding ceremony.We had the privilege of working with Gerald to plan our intimate ceremony and it was absolutely perfect! Gerald was able to work with us on our short timeframe, recommended the perfect location, and proceeded over a very sweet and sentimental ceremony. Gerald took the time to understand our values and specific needs for our ceremony and his attention to detail made the entire experience seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to officiate our special day, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a memorable and meaningful wedding ceremony.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Thank you for these wonderful words: And for sharing this wonderful moment of your lives. I am so lucky to be a part of such love and happiness -
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Steven P. Sent on 12/18/20225 out of 5 rating
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Great Experience
Gerald delivered a really powerful sermon- good voice and well timed. A number of people commented after the wedding that he set the tone for a great night.Gerald delivered a really powerful sermon- good voice and well timed. A number of people commented after the wedding that he set the tone for a great night. -
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Joanna S. Sent on 09/10/20225 out of 5 rating
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The most memorable ceremony you could ever dream of all because of Gerry
Gerald is literally the officiant you have been waiting for. He is a PHENOMENAL speaker and the BEST story teller. I got compliments all night on how beautiful the story he told was, and how amazing our ceremony was. It would never of been the same without Gerry. I recommend him to ANYONE who is looking for a ceremony that people will be talking about forever.Gerald is literally the officiant you have been waiting for. He is a PHENOMENAL speaker and the BEST story teller. I got compliments all night on how beautiful the story he told was, and how amazing our ceremony was. It would never of been the same without Gerry. I recommend him to ANYONE who is looking for a ceremony that people will be talking about forever. -
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Sarah W. Sent on 12/25/20215 out of 5 rating
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Gerry was amazing!
Gerry was the absolute best to work with. He guided us through every step and was very accommodating and flexible. He was an integral part of our wedding and we would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant to make their wedding magical and special.Gerry was the absolute best to work with. He guided us through every step and was very accommodating and flexible. He was an integral part of our wedding and we would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant to make their wedding magical and special.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
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Nicole R. Sent on 09/23/20215 out of 5 rating
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Personalized and beautiful
Gerry is a great guy who really cared about making our wedding day personalized and special. Our family all said that it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they'd ever been to. We would 100% recommend his services.Gerry is a great guy who really cared about making our wedding day personalized and special. Our family all said that it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they'd ever been to. We would 100% recommend his services.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
I'm so lucky to be able to share such wonderful moments with you and your family. Thanks for the kind words -
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Vianna Sent on 08/18/20215 out of 5 rating
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A delight!
We were looking for a unique, low-key, personal ceremony, and Gerry gave us exactly that! From our first meeting with him we knew he was the best person to officiate our wedding; he was so easy to talk to, understood exactly what we were looking for, and made the process so simple. We told him we wanted everyone to laugh AND cry, and I think that ended up being true for every one of our guests haha. He wrote a beautiful script based on our initial discussion, and accepted our revisions no questions asked so that our entire ceremony was exactly the way we wanted it. As a bonus, he was really complimentary about the way we had set up our ceremony space and took pictures for his own records--maybe he says that to all the brides, but it sure made me feel good the day of the wedding after all the work that went into it! Many of our guests said it was their favorite wedding ceremony they'd ever attended. Thank you, Gerry!!We were looking for a unique, low-key, personal ceremony, and Gerry gave us exactly that! From our first meeting with him we knew he was the best person to officiate our wedding; he was so easy to talk to, understood exactly what we were looking for, and made the process so simple. We told him we wanted everyone to laugh AND cry, and I think that ended up being true for every one of our guests haha. He wrote a beautiful script based on our initial discussion, and accepted our revisions no questions asked so that our entire ceremony was exactly the way we wanted it. As a bonus, he was really complimentary about the way we had set up our ceremony space and took pictures for his own records--maybe he says that to all the brides, but it sure made me feel good the day of the wedding after all the work that went into it! Many of our guests said it was their favorite wedding ceremony they'd ever attended. Thank you, Gerry!! -
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Mo Sent on 08/02/20215 out of 5 rating
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So Happy with Gerald
Gerald made the process smooth and easy, and his thoughts around the ceremony were incredibly helpful. The beautiful words he put down on paper were exactly what we wanted, and he made sure to include friends and family (as well as the unique and personal setting) in the ceremony. He took the time to meet with us and then write up a ceremony script, and sent it to us with a long lead time so we could review. On the day of, he was there early, walked us through steps, handled the paperwork, and was super friendly overall with the guests (his personality in general is calm and really nice). He was also quick to send us follow-up and responses. We were fortunate to land on him, and I would highly recommend Gerald to everyone. All around strong, I had no complaints on any aspect of his involvement.Gerald made the process smooth and easy, and his thoughts around the ceremony were incredibly helpful. The beautiful words he put down on paper were exactly what we wanted, and he made sure to include friends and family (as well as the unique and personal setting) in the ceremony. He took the time to meet with us and then write up a ceremony script, and sent it to us with a long lead time so we could review. On the day of, he was there early, walked us through steps, handled the paperwork, and was super friendly overall with the guests (his personality in general is calm and really nice). He was also quick to send us follow-up and responses. We were fortunate to land on him, and I would highly recommend Gerald to everyone. All around strong, I had no complaints on any aspect of his involvement.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Thanks for the lovely words. It was a pleasure to be a part of your wonderful story and celebration. All the best -
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Miguel C. Sent on 07/26/20215 out of 5 rating
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If I renew my vows I will ask Gerald to officiate again!
I will try to not go overboard with the review, but Yam and I could not have been happier to get to know and work with Gerald for our special day. His care and love for his work was so clearly evidenced in every step of the process. Not only did Gerald officiate our wedding, but he really helped shape the program into even more than we had hoped. This also includes wonderful nods to our Filipino heritage to the delight of our family members in attendance. Gerald’s words during the ceremony were so moving, there were no dry eyes in the audience. Long story short, I could not be happier we had the chance to work with Gerald, and he was a big reason why our special day will be so memorable.I will try to not go overboard with the review, but Yam and I could not have been happier to get to know and work with Gerald for our special day. His care and love for his work was so clearly evidenced in every step of the process. Not only did Gerald officiate our wedding, but he really helped shape the program into even more than we had hoped. This also includes wonderful nods to our Filipino heritage to the delight of our family members in attendance. Gerald’s words during the ceremony were so moving, there were no dry eyes in the audience. Long story short, I could not be happier we had the chance to work with Gerald, and he was a big reason why our special day will be so memorable.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
What an adventure and what a setting with the skyline and the Statue of Liberty on either side. I have already told a dozen friends how you had your vows in a sealed envelope from 2016. Awesome love story! I will remember and tell about it forever. -
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Zicheng H. Sent on 05/04/20215 out of 5 rating
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Amazing experience
We had an amazing ceremony performed by Gerald! The location he suggested was in the middle of the Liberty State Park and the view was absolutely gorgeous, perfect for videos and photos.We had an amazing ceremony performed by Gerald! The location he suggested was in the middle of the Liberty State Park and the view was absolutely gorgeous, perfect for videos and photos.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
And such a wonderful sound of applause from all the on lookers as I pronounced you husband and wife- A wonderful feeling for everyone to see two people going off to the future together -
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Arleena Sent on 05/05/20215 out of 5 rating
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Gerald is the best of the best
It was a pleasure working with Gerald. Getting married is a very stressful process, and Gerald made everything as seamless as possible. He was meticulous, well-organized, and most of all, generous with his time. He made sure we were comfortable with the ceremony and worked with us to finetune it to our perfection, even meeting with us virtually a few times to make sure we were completely comfortable. The man is a true artist—he really takes the time to develop a personalized ceremony that reflects our values as a couple. The end product was truly spectacular, and we are just grateful for how well everything materialized.
If you’re considering an officiant, Gerry is simply the best.
Thank you for everything Gerry,
We will recommend you whenever we get the chance!It was a pleasure working with Gerald. Getting married is a very stressful process, and Gerald made everything as seamless as possible. He was meticulous, well-organized, and most of all, generous with his time. He made sure we were comfortable with the ceremony and worked with us to finetune it to our perfection, even meeting with us virtually a few times to make sure we were completely comfortable. The man is a true artist—he really takes the time to develop a personalized ceremony that reflects our values as a couple. The end product was truly spectacular, and we are just grateful for how well everything materialized.
If you’re considering an officiant, Gerry is simply the best.
Thank you for everything Gerry,
We will recommend you whenever we get the chance!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Thank you for the lovely praise. It was my joy to be a part of your wedding and to share this special moment with you and your family and friends. -
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Dayna Sent on 11/25/20205 out of 5 rating
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Gerry made our rainy Central Park ceremony so magical!
When my husband and I first spoke to Gerry over the phone, we knew this was the person we wanted to officiate our Central Park ceremony! Gerry was personable, charismatic and kind, throughout the entire process, which he ensured was incredibly easy and straight-forward. He wrote a beautiful ceremony and helped us to truly envision our big moment. On our wedding day, it rained A LOT and Gerry was there, early, ready to officiate with a big smile on his face. He handled all of the paperwork so professionally and confirmed with us later that same day when he mailed our marriage license to the court. Gerry really made our ceremony so very special and we are so grateful that we chose him to marry us!When my husband and I first spoke to Gerry over the phone, we knew this was the person we wanted to officiate our Central Park ceremony! Gerry was personable, charismatic and kind, throughout the entire process, which he ensured was incredibly easy and straight-forward. He wrote a beautiful ceremony and helped us to truly envision our big moment. On our wedding day, it rained A LOT and Gerry was there, early, ready to officiate with a big smile on his face. He handled all of the paperwork so professionally and confirmed with us later that same day when he mailed our marriage license to the court. Gerry really made our ceremony so very special and we are so grateful that we chose him to marry us!-
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Rain is good luck on a wedding. It was beautiful, and I will always remember the good cheer of all your friend and family who gathered on the rainy hilltop in Central Park. -
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Kayla M. Sent on 10/14/20205 out of 5 rating
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Gerry was Great!!!
My husband and I were looking for an officiant to make our ceremony personable and memorable and Gerry went above and beyond. We love that he took the time to learn about us and our relationship and incorporated that into our ceremony. We received so many compliments from our family and friends saying it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they have been to. Would highly recommend!!My husband and I were looking for an officiant to make our ceremony personable and memorable and Gerry went above and beyond. We love that he took the time to learn about us and our relationship and incorporated that into our ceremony. We received so many compliments from our family and friends saying it was one of the best wedding ceremonies they have been to. Would highly recommend!!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
It was a beautiful day. I'm so lucky to have shared a bit of it with you and your family. Thanks for the review. -
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Patrick B. Sent on 09/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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Outstanding ceremony
Just wanted to reach out to tell you how much our guests loved the ceremony you wrote. We received SO many compliments, and were told repeatedly that our wedding ceremony was the best ceremony many guests had ever seen. And, of course, we absolutely loved our ceremony as well! It was beautiful, authentic, and heartfelt. Thank you so much for working with us. It was just wonderful and will be an incredible memory we will cherish for a lifetime.Just wanted to reach out to tell you how much our guests loved the ceremony you wrote. We received SO many compliments, and were told repeatedly that our wedding ceremony was the best ceremony many guests had ever seen. And, of course, we absolutely loved our ceremony as well! It was beautiful, authentic, and heartfelt. Thank you so much for working with us. It was just wonderful and will be an incredible memory we will cherish for a lifetime.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Thank you for your lovely words Always such a special delight to share these wonderful moments and discover the remarkable and unique stories that become the inspiration for a wedding ceremony -
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Wendy S. Sent on 08/26/20205 out of 5 rating
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Simple yet intimate ceremony
We just had an simple ceremony with limited 6 guests in person, and video called our family. Gerry hosted our intimate ceremony which was exactly how we'd like it to be. During the preparation session, we mostly communicated via via emails and texts. Gerry was always very responsive to our questions. We also had one face-time session to go through the details. On the wedding day, Gerry arrived much earlier to meet us on our wedding venue. Thanks Gerry for making our ceremony smooth and memorable!We just had an simple ceremony with limited 6 guests in person, and video called our family. Gerry hosted our intimate ceremony which was exactly how we'd like it to be. During the preparation session, we mostly communicated via via emails and texts. Gerry was always very responsive to our questions. We also had one face-time session to go through the details. On the wedding day, Gerry arrived much earlier to meet us on our wedding venue. Thanks Gerry for making our ceremony smooth and memorable!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
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Brian K. Sent on 07/14/20205 out of 5 rating
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Great Service Broadcast World Wide
Given the current situation it was touch and go as to whether we would be able to keep our wedding date, but Gerald was with us every step of the way.
Gerald put together a beautiful service after our conversations and meeting with him but when we had to completely change our arrangements, he gave us a new, abbreviated service which was perfect for the day.
We only had 6 people in physical attendance, but another 50 friends and family who joined remotely via Zoom from England, France and around the USA - Everyone commented on what a great job Gerald did and how the service was one of the nicest that they had seen.
We will be having another celebration when some sense of normality returns, and we will be asking Gerald to return and perform the full original ceremony (hopefully with a lot more people physically in attendance)
Gerald helped give us a wonderful day.Given the current situation it was touch and go as to whether we would be able to keep our wedding date, but Gerald was with us every step of the way.
Gerald put together a beautiful service after our conversations and meeting with him but when we had to completely change our arrangements, he gave us a new, abbreviated service which was perfect for the day.
We only had 6 people in physical attendance, but another 50 friends and family who joined remotely via Zoom from England, France and around the USA - Everyone commented on what a great job Gerald did and how the service was one of the nicest that they had seen.
We will be having another celebration when some sense of normality returns, and we will be asking Gerald to return and perform the full original ceremony (hopefully with a lot more people physically in attendance)
Gerald helped give us a wonderful day.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Thanks Bri- I was so happy to be a part of the day. Came home telling everyone what a joy it was to celebrate with you. It will be a memorable day for me too
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Scott W. Sent on 06/14/20205 out of 5 rating
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A perfect day in a crazy world with Gerald Fierst
We interviewed several officiants for our wedding but when we found Gerald Fierst we knew we had our star! He came to visit us in person immediately to chat and made us feel very comfortable. Then COVID hit and we had to postpone our wedding. Gerald met with us on FaceTime several times during the quarantine, and listened to our stories. Gerald was very flexible with our changes and went out of his way to make our small intimate gathering a perfect ceremony and wedding. Gerald crafted a beautiful story based on our meetings and incorporated various traditions into one seamless ceremony. Our guests had nothing but praise for Gerald and the beautiful ceremony. Thank you Gerald for helping to give us a day we will never forget, especially during this crazy time the world is going through!We interviewed several officiants for our wedding but when we found Gerald Fierst we knew we had our star! He came to visit us in person immediately to chat and made us feel very comfortable. Then COVID hit and we had to postpone our wedding. Gerald met with us on FaceTime several times during the quarantine, and listened to our stories. Gerald was very flexible with our changes and went out of his way to make our small intimate gathering a perfect ceremony and wedding. Gerald crafted a beautiful story based on our meetings and incorporated various traditions into one seamless ceremony. Our guests had nothing but praise for Gerald and the beautiful ceremony. Thank you Gerald for helping to give us a day we will never forget, especially during this crazy time the world is going through!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
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Katie D. Sent on 01/21/20205 out of 5 rating
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The Perfect Wedding Ceremony
Gerry did an amazing job, customizing our ceremony to have perfect traditions for both of us and our families. Everyone has given us compliments on how lovely the ceremony was, and we loved the process of planning that part of the evening together, with his guidance and experience helping us structure a beautiful opening to a beautiful night.Gerry did an amazing job, customizing our ceremony to have perfect traditions for both of us and our families. Everyone has given us compliments on how lovely the ceremony was, and we loved the process of planning that part of the evening together, with his guidance and experience helping us structure a beautiful opening to a beautiful night.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
I love the process too. It is always such a delight to sit and learn how one becomes two- everyone is always different and always filled with laughter and heart. Thank you for including me in your story. -
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Beverly A. Sent on 11/19/20195 out of 5 rating
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Gerry made our ceremony unforgettable!
If you're looking for a fully customized ceremony, Gerry is your guy! He's a civil celebrant, professional story-teller, and author who really knows how to let the couple and their story shine. Some couples aren't looking to spend too much money on the officiant since the ceremony does not typically go beyond 30 mins (for non-religious), but Gerry is worth every cent, and you won't be disappointed! He was equally professional as well as super fun to work with. He is open-minded and creative. To be honest, looking for our wedding officiant was the most challenging out of all of our vendors to find. We weren't looking to have a religious ceremony, but we still wanted an inclusive, serious, but lighthearted atmosphere. We found Gerry online, and after seeing a few of his other clients' wedding ceremony videos, we knew he was someone we had to interview. We had 1 initial 1-hour meeting to get to know each other, and after such a great meeting, we decided we wanted Gerry to officiate our marriage. We scheduled another 2 hour ceremony-crafting session a couple of months before the wedding, where Gerry took answers to some homework (a questionnaire you and your future spouse complete separately) he had given us beforehand, to formulate our unique ceremony. The meeting was more of a brainstorming, ideas-sharing session for Gerry to offer up some creativity, as well as for the couple to describe more in detail what the vision of the ceremony was to be. A few days later, Gerry emailed us the proposed script for our ceremony, which we reviewed and edited. On the day of the wedding, Gerry arrived early to take in the venue's atmosphere, as well as handled gathering signatures of our witnesses for the marriage certificate. We wanted emotional responses (laughter and tears of joy) out of our ceremony, and Gerry helped us acheive exactly that!
If you're looking for a fully customized ceremony, Gerry is your guy! He's a civil celebrant, professional story-teller, and author who really knows how to let the couple and their story shine. Some couples aren't looking to spend too much money on the officiant since the ceremony does not typically go beyond 30 mins (for non-religious), but Gerry is worth every cent, and you won't be disappointed! He was equally professional as well as super fun to work with. He is open-minded and creative. To be honest, looking for our wedding officiant was the most challenging out of all of our vendors to find. We weren't looking to have a religious ceremony, but we still wanted an inclusive, serious, but lighthearted atmosphere. We found Gerry online, and after seeing a few of his other clients' wedding ceremony videos, we knew he was someone we had to interview. We had 1 initial 1-hour meeting to get to know each other, and after such a great meeting, we decided we wanted Gerry to officiate our marriage. We scheduled another 2 hour ceremony-crafting session a couple of months before the wedding, where Gerry took answers to some homework (a questionnaire you and your future spouse complete separately) he had given us beforehand, to formulate our unique ceremony. The meeting was more of a brainstorming, ideas-sharing session for Gerry to offer up some creativity, as well as for the couple to describe more in detail what the vision of the ceremony was to be. A few days later, Gerry emailed us the proposed script for our ceremony, which we reviewed and edited. On the day of the wedding, Gerry arrived early to take in the venue's atmosphere, as well as handled gathering signatures of our witnesses for the marriage certificate. We wanted emotional responses (laughter and tears of joy) out of our ceremony, and Gerry helped us acheive exactly that!-
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Emer M. Sent on 11/16/20195 out of 5 rating
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Our dream ceremony!
If you are looking for someone to create and perform a beautiful, personal, heartfelt (and funny!) ceremony, look no further! Working with Gerry was a dream—he is such a pro that he took all the stress out of the process and his suggestions were spot on. He really took the time to learn our story and craft a ceremony that felt just like us, incorporating our adjustments and notes so that in the end we had the most perfect ceremony. So many of our guests commented on how personal and special our ceremony was—and how happy we looked throughout! It’s all a testament to Gerry. He is thoughtful, serene, intelligent and a born storyteller, not to mention his disposition makes you feel as though you’ve been friends for years. We cannot recommend him more highly!If you are looking for someone to create and perform a beautiful, personal, heartfelt (and funny!) ceremony, look no further! Working with Gerry was a dream—he is such a pro that he took all the stress out of the process and his suggestions were spot on. He really took the time to learn our story and craft a ceremony that felt just like us, incorporating our adjustments and notes so that in the end we had the most perfect ceremony. So many of our guests commented on how personal and special our ceremony was—and how happy we looked throughout! It’s all a testament to Gerry. He is thoughtful, serene, intelligent and a born storyteller, not to mention his disposition makes you feel as though you’ve been friends for years. We cannot recommend him more highly! -
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Lauren S. Sent on 10/22/20195 out of 5 rating
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Everything We Could Have Asked For.. And More!!
When it came time for finding and officiant my husband and I wanted someone who captured our story and connected with us and our guests. Our wedding had 200+ guests, and we wanted it to feel intimate especially during the ceremony. We searched for a while, and when we came across Gerald we knew that we found the perfect person to officiate our special day. We truly said to each other so many times throughout planning and after our wedding how lucky we feel to have found the perfect officiant!
Everything about working with Gerald was enjoyable and stress-free because he is so good at what he does. Gerald's process was comprehensive and he is so approachable we felt extremely comfortable throughout. While we knew we wanted the ceremony to be personalized we appreciated the guidance that Gerald provided in terms of sending a questionnaire to both of us and then helping us talk through the flow of the ceremony when planning the details. We also loved that he sent us his script prior to the wedding in case we wanted to make any edits.
Having Gerald officiate our wedding is something we and the guests will never forget. We had several guests tell us that our wedding was one of the most special weddings they have ever been to because our officiant really captured our story. He was so engaging with his delivery and we had many guests afterwards tell us they hope to use him for upcoming weddings. He made our ceremony exactly what we wanted.
With wedding planning comes so many decisions, but trust me if you have stumbled upon Gerald look no more for your officiant! He will personalize your wedding to be exactly what you and your significant other want and he is truly the BEST!When it came time for finding and officiant my husband and I wanted someone who captured our story and connected with us and our guests. Our wedding had 200+ guests, and we wanted it to feel intimate especially during the ceremony. We searched for a while, and when we came across Gerald we knew that we found the perfect person to officiate our special day. We truly said to each other so many times throughout planning and after our wedding how lucky we feel to have found the perfect officiant!
Everything about working with Gerald was enjoyable and stress-free because he is so good at what he does. Gerald's process was comprehensive and he is so approachable we felt extremely comfortable throughout. While we knew we wanted the ceremony to be personalized we appreciated the guidance that Gerald provided in terms of sending a questionnaire to both of us and then helping us talk through the flow of the ceremony when planning the details. We also loved that he sent us his script prior to the wedding in case we wanted to make any edits.
Having Gerald officiate our wedding is something we and the guests will never forget. We had several guests tell us that our wedding was one of the most special weddings they have ever been to because our officiant really captured our story. He was so engaging with his delivery and we had many guests afterwards tell us they hope to use him for upcoming weddings. He made our ceremony exactly what we wanted.
With wedding planning comes so many decisions, but trust me if you have stumbled upon Gerald look no more for your officiant! He will personalize your wedding to be exactly what you and your significant other want and he is truly the BEST! -
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Susan G. Sent on 07/31/20195 out of 5 rating
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Best Officiant!
Jerry officiated my daughter's wedding this past Sunday. The service was extraordinary, and with Gerry as our celebrant, it exceeded our highest expectations. Gerry brings a special mix of joy, beauty, and serenity to the ceremony. I received so many compliments from friends and family about the service; many said it was the best service they ever witnessed. I highly recommend Gerry to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding.Jerry officiated my daughter's wedding this past Sunday. The service was extraordinary, and with Gerry as our celebrant, it exceeded our highest expectations. Gerry brings a special mix of joy, beauty, and serenity to the ceremony. I received so many compliments from friends and family about the service; many said it was the best service they ever witnessed. I highly recommend Gerry to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding. -
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Emily D. Sent on 04/01/20195 out of 5 rating
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Kind & Professional
Gerald was absolutely amazing to work with. We met with him to create our ceremony and he had so many options for us depending on the vibe we wanted. He was also absolutely willing to use any readings we brought in and figured out how to work them into the ceremony. We got exactly what we wanted from him. He showed up early the day of the wedding to go over everything with our bridal party and family involved in the ceremony. Incredibly nice and professional and we highly recommend him!! We received so many compliments on our ceremony and we couldn't be happier.Gerald was absolutely amazing to work with. We met with him to create our ceremony and he had so many options for us depending on the vibe we wanted. He was also absolutely willing to use any readings we brought in and figured out how to work them into the ceremony. We got exactly what we wanted from him. He showed up early the day of the wedding to go over everything with our bridal party and family involved in the ceremony. Incredibly nice and professional and we highly recommend him!! We received so many compliments on our ceremony and we couldn't be happier. -
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