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Sarah S. Sent on 11/19/2023Look 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!!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
And thank you for including me in your day of celebration. I'm so lucky to share these moments with so many diverse and special couples -
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Melissa K. Sent on 11/08/2023Personal 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.The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Your words are such a delight for me knowing that your ceremony was a celebration of patience, humor and love! -
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Vianna Sent on 08/18/2021A 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!! -
Miguel C. Sent on 07/26/2021
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.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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Dayna Sent on 11/25/2020Gerry 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!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
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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Patrick B. Sent on 09/28/2021Outstanding 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.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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Brian K. Sent on 07/14/2020Great 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.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 06/14/2020
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!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
So wonderful to help make the day happen amidst all the turmoil and uncertainty of this Covid era. Love conquers all -
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Katie D. Sent on 01/21/2020The 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.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 11/19/2019Gerry 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!The Heart of the Wedding's reply:
Thanks so much for a wonderful and detailed review Working together was a pleasure for me too. Have a great holiday -
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Emer M. Sent on 11/16/2019Our 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! -
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Susan G. Sent on 07/31/2019Best 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.
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