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This Day Forward Officiant Services

This Day Forward Officiant Services

Canandaigua, NY
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    The Perfect Beginning to Our Happily Ever After

    From the moment we met David, we knew our ceremony at Boldt Castle would be in the most caring and capable hands. He took the time to know our love story — not just the details, but the heart of it — and from that, he crafted a ceremony that was as romantic and timeless as the castle itself.

    On our wedding day, beneath the towering stone walls and surrounded by the shimmering waters, David spoke with such warmth, elegance, and grace that it felt as though we had stepped straight into the pages of a romance novel. His words wrapped around us like poetry, and every moment felt touched by magic. The ceremony flowed effortlessly, filled with emotions we — and our guests — will cherish forever.

    Our guests still tell us it felt timeless, as if they had stepped into a living fairytale, and many said it was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever witnessed. We will forever be grateful for the care, thought, and love David poured into making it so special.

    He didn’t just officiate our wedding; he became part of our story — the perfect beginning to our happily ever after.

    With all our gratitude,
    Nikollette & Pinhas
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    The Best in the Business 5 Star, AAA Rated Highly Recommended Very Professional

    How We feel, AAA rated and 5 Stars Highly Recommended
    Very Professional, We had 5 days to make this all happen on the day we chose, We had other plans that fell apart Due to Unforeseen circumstances. David You made this happen and We truly could not have done it without You, Thank you for all that you did when We were pressed for time.
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    Beautiful Ceremony!

    We had a lovely experience working with David. He created a beautiful ceremony which we were able to customize to our needs. Our family and friends felt at ease working with him, and his experience shined during the ceremony. He was thoughtful, kind and organized. Thanks again David!
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    Samantha Sent on 09/08/2024
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    Excellent service!!

    My husband and I loved David services for our wedding last month. We needed a simple ceremony for our quaint and small wedding where just our families attended. He completely delivered! Would definitely recommend any couple looking for a officiant services!
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    Friendly, professional, and thoughtful! HIGHLY recommend

    David was thoughtful, friendly, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We hired him in February for our June wedding after contacting several other churches and officiants that just didn't feel right. David was quick to respond to our inquiry and set up a meeting right away. He spent over an hour getting to know us, helping us with our processional, and running through his ceremony flow. He had some unique local touches to suggest for the ceremony and we were happy to incorporate them. He gave us many suggestions for readings and vows as well, and he made the ceremony formal, special, and personal for us. He sent us the whole written ceremony about a week ahead of time so we were able to make any edits and read through it so we knew what to expect. He made sure to remind us about the marriage certificate a few times and took care of mailing it out for us on the following Monday. We were so glad we hired David to officiate our wedding and would highly recommend him.
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    Amazing Officiant!

    We knew we wanted to hire David after our initial conversation with him. He was extremely adaptable to the ceremony we wanted and asked so many questions to make sure he understood what we were looking for. He also provided suggestions for things we might add that we had not even thought of! Not only that, but he was genuinely pleasant to talk to and we could tell he had the type of presence you would want around on your wedding day.

    When David sent us the draft of our ceremony a couple of weeks before our wedding, it was even better than we could have imagined. He fit in so many details that we mentioned and covered everything we wanted him to. The ceremony felt custom and perfect for us.

    On the day of the wedding, we were hit with an unusually hot and humid day making it quite uncomfortable (it was an outdoor ceremony). Despite this, David remained extremely professional and delivered our ceremony flawlessly. We had many guests tear up during the ceremony and tell us how wonderful it was afterwards (even those who are more accustomed to 'traditional' religious ceremonies)!

    We are so glad we hired David for our wedding! He took all of the stress out of the ceremony and prepared something perfect for us. We highly recommend him!
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    Absolutely Perfect

    David was absolutely amazing to work with- He helped to create a beautiful ceremony that was individual to us, yet held on to many of the traditions that we wanted. David was extremely attentive, responsive and professional. We have receieved so many compliments to how thoughtful our ceremony was. It was the perfect start for our special day- Thank you David!!
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    David was perfect for us

    David was excellent! We were very happy we chose him! Professional, attentive and made the process very easy.
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    David is the best!

    From David's initial response via email when we were looking for an officiant, almost a year ago, we knew we were in good hands. He was super responsive, professional and very helpful. He occasionally checked in as the months passed to remind us to get our wedding license and to confirm the date, time and address of the wedding. On the wedding day, he was prompt, prepared and dressed nicely in a suit. During the ceremony his delivery was smooth and polished, well-prepared and just what we were looking for; not too long, not too short, non-denominational and uplifting and emotional. Such a great guy. Rest assured, you can't go wrong choosing David.
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    The Only Choice!

    David was astounding! He put together amazing material and personalized it, he took care of sending the marriage license for us so we had one less worry, he was great with guidance and being patient with us knowing how nervous we were and trying to adapt to an ever changing mood of a toddler mid ceremony. There was not a dry eye in the house and I can’t thank him enough. The communication from day one to day after was incredibly important and he was there for every step and answered every question. Thank you again David!
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    David was amazing!

    My husband and I can't say enough good things about David! He made the ceremony planning process so easy for us and customized it so it completely encompassed us as a couple. He was very organized, punctual, and professional, not to mention he's a great speaker! Our families thought he was amazing as well!! I would highly recommend David!!
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    Great choice!

    Amazing experience having David with this day forward Officant services! Punctual, professional, friendly. Would recommended to others.
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    Officiant- David

    We could not imagine anyone else marrying us. David is so professional, funny, and a great speaker. He made my now husband and I feel so comfortable during such an important/special part of our lives. I would recommend him to anyone who asks! Look no more, David is here to save the day!
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    HIghly recommend

    David officiated our small wedding 7/5/22. He was personable, professional and punctual. He was easy to work with and followed through on communication. We would highly recommend him!
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    David was amazing!

    Wow! David did a fantastic job at our wedding. He was extremely professional, friendly, and easy to work with from start to finish. Would highly recommend him to anyone!
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    Our guests couldn't stop talking about David.

    David is a true professional and our wedding ceremony would not have been as special as it was without him. He worked with us in customizing a ceremony that was unique and reflected our values and beliefs. After the ceremony was complete, he disappeared from the altar and made sure that our pictures only featured me, my husband, and our wedding party-such a pro move! I would highly recommend hiring David to officiate your wedding. You will not be disappointed.
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    David is great!

    David is great! Very personable and communicative from the initial consultation to the weekend of our wedding. He made us feel very much at ease during both the rehearsal and formal ceremony. We would recommend him to any and all that ask!
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    The best of the best!!

    We can’t thank you enough for the beautiful, beautiful ceremony that you most thoughtfully performed for us! Not only do we continue to talk about it, but our guests were also particularly touched by it. The words and philosophy were so beautiful and touching! We couldn’t believe how perfectly it matched us and our lives … it was as if we were speaking our hearts during the ceremony. Everyone thought it was the most beautiful, intimate and loving ceremony they’d ever witnessed! We agree wholeheartedly.
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    David is the best!

    My husband and I were so grateful to be able to work with David for our elopement ceremony. David was quick to respond to our questions and flexible when it came to scheduling (and subsequently changing) our ceremony time. We were looking for a short, sincere, and non-religious ceremony and David did a wonderful job. He planned thoughtful poems and readings that really made our day memorable. Thanks very much!
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    We wouldn’t have changed a thing!!

    Our wedding day exceeded our expectations in many ways. David is not only talented at officiating a ceremony, but also has a way of making a bride and groom feel confident. We were so thankful for his flexibility, calm demeanor and attention to detail. Without David’s services our wedding day would simply not have been the same!
    Thank you so much David. We feel truly blessed that you married us!
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    Mariah and Sam Cavallario
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    Dream come true!

    David is the best officiant ever!!! He is so professional, confident, and well-spoken. Our friends and family (as well as us!) were thoroughly impressed! Our wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect, and David gave it a special personal touch. David is kind, friendly, professional, easy to work with, calm, organized, and punctual. We are so pleased!! Thank you for making our dreams come true, David!!!!
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    Use this officiant!

    David was SO wonderful to work with! My husband is Catholic so we wanted a traditional ceremony which still felt personal and David exceeded our expectations in every way. He interviewed us and then wrote the most beautiful vows I have ever heard. I cried when I read them and had to practice so that I would not weep through our ceremony. He was professional, reaponsive, friendly and reasonably priced. Don't look for any other options, David is the BEST. We feel lucky that he married us!
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    Dual Vow Renewal 10/26/19

    From the very first call with David we knew we chose the right officiant for our ceremony. Our friends wanted a ring blessing for their renewal and my husband and I chose to write our own vows. David was very accommodating on our last minute changes and gave us the most memorable experience., His professional and caring demeanor and enthusiasm to please us, leaving us with feelings great joy after our event. We (all four of us) highly recommend his services.
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    Phenomenal. The right choice for an officiant!

    Absolutely impressed with This Day Forward Officiant Services. So many of our wedding guests commented on how impressed they were with our ceremony. David was responsive and answered all of our questions. Best experience ever.
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    Perfect All Around

    We are so glad we found David. From our first meeting with him to the wedding day we had such a great experience with him. He accommodated all our requests and recommended a wine box ceremony which we went with. His ceremony was on point with how we are as a couple. Thank you David!
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    Great, personalized Ceremony

    We had David write and perform our wedding ceremony in June 2019. David put together a perfect ceremony for us that truly represented us as a couple. We are a couple that were able to get married in a church but weren't really pulled to have a full catholic wedding. David was able to put some religous aspects into our ceremony while also keeping it to only 15-20 minutes. He gave us suggestion on reading and vows but when we went outside his suggestions he beautifully incorporated them in. I highly recommend David, he was able to do our ceremony without a microphone, with a solid and calm voice and was very sharply dressed. He showed up on time and made sure everything was set with our marriage license before leaving and handled sending it in. We had a great day and David helped make it everything it was.
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    Perfect Day!

    We were so glad that we chose David as our officiant. He was very professional, easy to work with, and kind. We wanted a simple , private ceremony with our immediate family and he did a great job!!
    It was the perfect day on Keuka Lake, and we couldn’t have done it without This Day Forward Officiant Services! We highly recommend!
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    Great experience

    We had David perform our wedding ceremony and were VERY pleased. He was very organized and punctual for both the rehearsal and ceremony. He gave us great advice for the flow of the ceremony. He kept me calm before the ceremony. We both felt VERY confident that the ceremony would go off without a hitch. We would HIGHLY recommend David.
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    Perfect ceremony!

    David officiated for our wedding in November and did an amazing job! He was very easy to work with and helped us customize our ceremony to be exactly what we wanted it to be. Living in a different state, David was very flexible with chatting via Skype calls and emailing back and forth. We would highly recommend!!
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    Awesome officiant. He made everything easy!

    Very pleased with our experience with David Viggiani from This Day Forward as our wedding officiant. He was very easy to work with and was available during the planning stages to run through everything. He was flexible in our day of planning and overall made our wedding ceremony run very smoothly.
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    Exactly what we wanted

    David was great. He was professional, spoke well and tailored the ceremony to what we wanted. All of our relatives couldn't stop talking about what a great ceremony it was and that's thanks to David.
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    Professional and incredibly personalized. David took the time to get to know us as a couple and compose a beautiful ceremony that fits who we are- we received so many compliments on our ceremony and would recommend David's services 100%!!
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    David did a great job officiating our ceremony and he did an amazing job incorporating our wine ceremonies into everything. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for any officiant services!
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    David was fantastic. We had a very simple wedding, and David had many options for us to choose from for our vows. We even asked to edit some of the vows to reflect us a bit more, and he changed them immediately. He came for both our rehearsal and the ceremony, and really did an amazing job. I wouldn't change anything about the ceremony, and David had a great deal to do with that.
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    Felix and I had a wonderful ceremony on June 10 in Clifton Springs. It was all we had hoped for and more as we exchanged vows and rings. The day was perfect, and Rev. Viggianni is such a pleasant and wonderful officiant.
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    We wanted a short ceremony that was to the point and we received just that. Even though it was short it was still romantic and beautiful. David was extremely helpful and having him at the rehearsal was necessary because he is so knowledgeable. We strongly recommend him!
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    We cannot recommend David enough. He officiated our wedding last month and made it absolutely perfect. We had several delicate family situations had David gave us multiple options to handle them, and they all went off without a hitch. His experience and expertise are unmatched. He's extremely responsive and had an answer for all of our questions/concerns. If you're looking for a wedding officiant, definitely reach out to David--we couldn't be happier!
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    Very pleased with service. Did a wonderful job personalizing. Very professional and would highly recommend.
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    David was extremely flexible in tailoring our service to our needs and was very organized throughout. He spoke well and we would highly recommend him for anyone. Thanks David for helping to make our day so special!
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    From start to finish, David's role as an officiant at our wedding made our special day all the more memorable. His guidance, vision and help along the way ensured that everything ran smoothly both during the months leading up to the wedding and the day itself. He is incredible accessible and happy to answer any questions; his understanding of the uniqueness of each couple providing us with an individualized ceremony that felt very "us". Thanks for everything David!
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    David did an amazing job! He made my daughter's ceremony a memorable part of the entire day. People are still talking about the ceremony and how unique it was. I highly recommend David.
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    Working with David was an amazing experience! We would highly recommend him for his officiant services. From the start, he spent time getting to know us and finding out what we wanted in our ceremony. He had some ideas for us to personalize it. After receiving our draft ceremony, we asked him to make a few changes to quotes or readings. He had sent a list of many options to use and quickly revised the draft for us. During the ceremony, he was personable and professional. He went over everything with us before the ceremony as well. Really happy that we chose David!!
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    David was GREAT! We made a short notice decision to elope and he was quick to respond to my contact me email, and very accommodating! I would highly recommend him!!
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    David was outstanding! We had a small wedding and could not have asked for a better experience using David as the officiant for the ceremony. Many of our family members commented on what a great job he did as well and how nice the readings were that he chose. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so memorable!
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    Lynsie Sent on 05/24/2017
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    David was great! We live in South Carolina and were planning a wedding in upstate NY. David set up a Skype session so we could meet him and went over all our options and gave us some ideas on things we could incorporate into our ceremony. He was there at our rehearsal to go over everything and was very organized and detailed. He described to us how everything would go and I felt very comfortable with how the ceremony would go the following day. The ceremony was great and everyone had wonderful things to say about it! I highly recommend David for your wedding officiant!
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    We couldn't have asked for a better officiant. David was professional, organized, and available to us as needed. The ceremony went smoothly and we never had a single concern in his hands. Thanks, David!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 03/14/2017
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    David is very flexible and will tailor your ceremony based on your needs. He was perfect for what we were looking for!!!!
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    David was simply awesome! He listened to our wants and put turned our words into a beautiful song. His level of professionalism perfectly complimented his kind heart. He also sensed our humor and was able to portray that through the ceremony. I would recommend David to anyone. Jackie and Ramon
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    Rachel Sent on 01/06/2017
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    We are so pleased with David Viggianni's work as our wedding officiant. He is very talented at penning vows and pays special attention to details about the bride and groom. He was very easy to work with and flexible with our atypical location. A very enjoyable experience all around.
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    Gary Sent on 12/20/2016
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    We recommend This Day Forward without any reservations at all. David Viggiani was a pleasure to work with. He was candid, thoughtful, and sensitive to our needs.
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/09/2016
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    Very helpful with organization and planning of ceremony.
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    Robert Sent on 11/27/2016
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    David did a fantastic job officiating our wedding in October and I would recommend him to anybody. We had a non-religious same-sex wedding and he was very accommodating and easy to work with. We had no idea what we were doing - luckily he had many suggestions that ended up making the ceremony perfect. David is a great speaker - no need for a microphone for our wedding! I had several people comment to us on how outstanding the ceremony was.
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    Deb Sent on 10/06/2016
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    David Viggiani was pleasant, prepared and easy to work with. He was very thoughtful about preparing the ceremony with consideration of the things we told him were important to us, very flexible and professional in both appearance and demeanor.
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    Candis Sent on 09/30/2016
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    David was so nice to work with. We had no idea about what a formal wedding ceremony would be like, so he had a interview with us and went through every details and gave us a lot good suggestions. We were super nervous on that day, but he made the whole ceremony so nice and smoothly. He made a special day so great!
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    David is a phenomenal officiant that catered to our every need. He guided us through the entire process of the ceremony, from start to finish. A truly experienced professional that will allow your ceremony to go off without a hitch!
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    David is incredibly professional and really took the time to get to know us to personalize our ceremony to make it special for us. He incorporated everything we wanted into the ceremony. He had great ideas for the unity ceremony. We did the wine box ceremony, which we hadn't heard of until David suggested it. We personally enjoyed having all of our parents standing with us to join us together in the beginning and the customization of our vows to fit our personalities. He made sure everyone knew their roles during rehearsal and everything went smoothly for the big day. David is amazing at what he does! We would absolutely recommend him to anyone.
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    My husband and I can't say enough wonderful things about David Viggiani. He did an amazing job officiating our wedding. He was organized, flexible, professional, and made our ceremony so special and personalized. David helped ensure everything went smoothly by asking all the right questions and maintaining open communication with us as well as our venue coordinator and musician. He had our guests laughing and shedding tears of joy with his address, which captured our personalities perfectly. Before the wedding, he took it upon himself to rewrite certain parts of it, just to make sure he got it just right...and he nailed it! You will not be disappointed if you choose David to be your officiant!
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    My wife Rebecca and I consider ourselves fortunate to have found David Viggiani to be the wedding officiant for our wedding. He has solid credentials, which is one reason we selected him. He asked to meet with us and after discussing our plans he identified the option that he offers that best suited what we wanted to do. He is able to address different levels of involvement and effort, based on what the couple is looking for. We then worked with David on the Ceremony "script", exchanging information until we had what we wanted. He accommodated a few of our custom requests and in the end it was smooth sailing. We highly recommend David to all.
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    Kate Sent on 06/06/2016
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    My husband Bart and I contacted David less than 3 months from our wedding date when we had some last minute changes and needed to find a new officiant. We live across the country from where we were getting married and picking the right officiant for us was one of our biggest concerns. Our experience was nothing short of wonderful and everything we could have ever hoped for. David returned our initial call promptly and we were able to speak to him within a day. He was professional and extremely prepared, which lead us to choose him soon after our initial phone conversation. He even had 2 other weddings on the same day which he juggled perfectly! David created a fully customized ceremony with all of the elements and wording we wanted. Bart and I couldn't be more thrilled with our experience and our wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend David for anyone looking for an officiant.
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    Laura Sent on 06/01/2016
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    David was an incredible addition to our wedding day. He put together a service that was special to us and was so attentive and just a pleasure to be around. I would recommend him for anyone looking to get married - he's professional, kind and makes sure your day is as special as possible. Thanks again David!
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    I can't not express how wonderful David is to work with. He created such an amazing ceremony that was simple, romantic and represented Chris and I perfectly! He was very comforting and accommodating when we had some last minute snafus. Our parents coming from varying backgrounds all loved the ceremony and how wonderfully executed it all was! Our day was perfect, amazing and everything we could have dreamed of and more and we owe so much of it to David. We can't begin to thank you enough. If you are looking for an officiant, you don't need to look any further!
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    Heather Sent on 12/18/2015
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    Our ceremony was absolutely perfect and we can't thank David enough! He made the entire process very easy and happily incorporated poems we choose and our own vows into the ceremony. We loved the parts of the ceremony that he wrote as well and he made us feel so comfortable during the whole thing. We flew in from Florida for our destination wedding in Lake Placid and David was extremely helpful and put us at ease with the ceremony planning portion. He had great ideas and guided us the whole way. We are so thankful and happy that he was a part of our special day!!
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    Hope Sent on 11/02/2015
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    David was extremely helpful in picking what to include in my wedding ceremony. We had communicated several times and he was very accommodating to changes. He presented to me a final copy of the ceremony for review prior to the wedding. I was deeply moved and it left me speechless. Everything was very on point with me and my now husband. My wedding day finally came and David delivered that incredible ceremony. Every single one of my wedding guest was moved and impressed by David's ceremony. He received great reviews from all including my bag Piper and photographer. David has a wonderful way with words. He makes you comfortable and is very good at what he does. I recommend anyone considering using him to do so!
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    Kate Sent on 10/28/2015
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    David was amazing. He will schedule a skype meeting with you so that he can get to know you and your future spouse and he writes a ceremony that is so in tune with who you are as a couple. He was great at making recommendations as well as taking in what you want in your ceremony. I received so many compliments on how beautiful everyone thought our ceremony was. It was the perfect length as well. He sends you a copy of your ceremony to review the week before and is very accommodating to any changes you might want made. Overall I would highly recommend using David as your officiant (I know he's good because my husband will not stop raving about him lol)
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    Not being particularly religious, my wife and I were in search of an officiant for our wedding ceremony who we would not only be comfortable with, but who would deliver a heartfelt ceremony on our behalf. With David Viggiani, we found both. He took the time to incorporate what we wanted for our ceremony, was willing to make adjustments to anything that didn’t “feel right” for the two of us, and crafted a ceremony that was unique and personal.

    It was our pleasure to have him be a part of our wedding. He made us instantly comfortable, had pertinent suggestions for all portions of the ceremony, and took the worry out of finding someone who could make the ceremony personal without feeling like it was forced or had been written for dozens of other couples.
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    Adam Sent on 09/27/2015
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    Dave was perfect. Couldn't ask for a better officiant and very reasonably priced.
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    User2318935 Sent on 09/16/2015
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    David was fantastic to work with! If you are looking for someone to help you put together a unique ceremony, he is your guy. My husband and I were very happy with how he managed to work in all of the little things that are important to us. He was extremely patient and accommodating. We really didn't know where to start with the whole process but he made it easy and guided us through it. Everything from the months of preparation leading up to our big day, right through the ceremony went flawlessly. I would definitely recommend him!
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    We called everyone we could find to officiant our wedding. We found him on this site and called. He was very prompt in returning our call. He was kind enough to accommodate our needs and our time as he had other weddings that day. I would definitely recommend him
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    Kevin Sent on 08/07/2015
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    David is as good as it gets! Our ceremony was absolutely perfect. All of our guests raved about how the ceremony was perfect in length and how well David delivered. David was very accessible, answering any questions we had from the time we hired him to the wedding day. He is extremely easy to work with and really wants your day to run smoothly.
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    Katy Sent on 06/25/2015
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    Working with David was an absolute pleasure! After my initial officiant cancelled on me just 6 weeks prior to my wedding date, I found David, and could not be happier with the overall experience! He was extremely flexible with us given that we are from out of town, and we first interacted via Skype. I could tell right off the bat he was exactly what we were looking for! He took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it came across in the ceremony that he tailored just for us! He was extremely professional and helpful throughout the whole experience, and all of my guests complimented the ceremony he performed! I would highly recommend David to anyone and everyone!!
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    We really enjoyed working with David. He made the ceremony planning process smooth and stress free. We appreciated his timely and thorough communication. We received many compliments on our customized ceremony. We highly recommend his services for all your officiant needs.
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    David helped us write a fully customized wedding ceremony. He was flexible and accommodating and made the whole experience very empowering and meaningful for us. His warm personality set a calm and inviting tone on our big day and many guests commented on what a wonderful job he did. We are very pleased and whole-heartedly recommend David to anyone seeking officiant services.
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    Michelle Sent on 08/25/2018
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    We are SO glad that we chose David as our officiant. My husband and I truly enjoyed the ceremony, and as people who don't like standing up in front of people, this is saying a lot! Even though we first met David on the night of the rehearsal, he made the ceremony feel so personal, warm, thoughtful, and very 'us' :) he was flexible, kind, understanding, and really cared about our vision, while also being able to provide advice, which we totally appreciated. We got so many compliments from guests on how amazing the ceremony was, which was very nice to hear. It truly was the exact vibe we were hoping for! David was absolutely wonderful and I would not have changed a thing.
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    Michelle Sent on 07/02/2016
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    David created a beautiful wedding ceremony for my husband Nick, and I. He was willing to work over the phone with us as we asked for small changes to be made. He ran a rehearsal that allowed everyone to know what was going on the day of our ceremony. When we met David his professionalism is what made us instantly want him as our wedding officiant. We would recommend him to anyone!
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    Josh Sent on 12/13/2015
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    David was exactly what my wife and I were looking for in an officiant. She's Catholic and I'm Jewish, and we both live in New York City, so there were a lot of concerns we had on (A) finding someone in CNY/WNY area that we liked, and (B) finding someone who could conduct/create a ceremony that fit both our belief systems and kept our families happy.

    We found David online, and immediately after our first Skype session, we knew he was perfect for us. We felt very comfortable with David putting together the ceremony to our preferences, but the most frustrating part for us was that we didn't really know what we wanted. Thankfully, David was patient and interested in getting our POV, as well as learning some personal info to make the ceremony for personable.

    For the rehearsal (our first in-person meeting), he was great. David kept things in order, didn't stress out the anxious situation more than it needed to be, and really created a great environment for our wedding ceremony. On wedding day, again, David was calm and cool and collected, and his oversight and organization really kept things smooth and easy.

    Overall, I would definitely recommend David for a wedding ceremony as the officiant. Distance, religious beliefs, and nerves/anxiety of the bride and groom did not affect him in any way. And, from the feedback we received from friends and family, not only did they enjoy the ceremony, but there were elements that were included, introduced by David, that they hadn't seen before...and liked it a lot.

    Let David be your wedding officiant, and you won't be disappointed. We are very happy we found him online, and you should take the extra few minutes searching to find him too.

    -Josh and Kristin Page
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    Everything we wanted!

    Everything about our ceremony felt absolutely perfect! With all of the changes that happened through the pandemic (we were a spring 2020 wedding originally) David made it feel easy. He was very flexible. He helped us find readings and vows that fit our relationship. He spent time getting to know about our relationship to create a beautiful ceremony. I would highly recommend!
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    Fantastic!

    Very accommodating, open to new ideas for ceremonies. Very professional and matched to our groomsmen outfits perfectly!
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    David was a lifesaver! We got married out of state so we didn't have a church officiant or even acquaintance to marry us. Most of my friends' marriages were conducted by a family friend or official of their church they'd attended since birth. I was nervous of having a stranger marry us, but after finding David on Wedding Wire, I was instantly relieved! What first drew us to him was his appearance - he looked like the spitting image of someone we envisioned marrying us! A seasoned professional with cheery eyes, and a beaming smile. Furthermore, he was respectful of any religion, offering non-denominational ceremonies as well. I am not religious, but my fiance is and David was able to craft a ceremony script that appeased both of us! We filled out a survey about us: how we met and those things that make us special. From this, he created the perfect reading and vows. He offered as much or as little personalization as we wanted - writing vows from scratch to choosing examples used in the past. In the end, we felt the reading was perfect for us. David showed up on time, worked seamlessly with the DJ to coordinate the music with the procession, and ready loudly and clearly - no need for a mic. Several people asked us where we found him!! Great find :)
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    Miscommunications

    I first reached out to David and there was some confusion over his availability - first he wasn't available, then he was. After a week of thinking he wasn't available, he reached back out and said he was. We Skyped and got along well, we were very excited. We wanted a low-key, non-religious ceremony. We talked for a good hour about what we wanted and didn't want, I felt confident. We filled out the survey and I felt he knew a lot about us. We paid the deposit, and I was told we would get the ceremony 2 weeks before our wedding. 9 days out, I hadn't heard anything - so I reached out and asked about the ceremony (I wanted to make programs so I wanted to know before I ran out of time). He said he would get it to me by the weekend. I finally received the ceremony on Monday morning; 6 days before our ceremony. Reading through it, I was disappointed - I feel like he didn't listen to what we said during our first conversation, or really use anything from the survey. So I made tracked changes edits via Google Docs (his method that he gave them to me) and sent it back to him. I received an email back "got it". I just took his word on it, and moved on. I should have confirmed the ceremony with him, but the day of, we didn't do a first look so I wasn't at the ceremony site. I didn't see him until I walked down the aisle. I was a little upset by his outfit - he was wearing a seemingly multi-cultural/religious stole for our non-religious ceremony (if this is important to you I suggest talking attire; we did not! So that's on me). But quickly we realized; he was reading his original unedited ceremony. We were absolutely gutted standing up there; but there wasn't anything we could do. I realize this was a miscommunication on both of our parts, I should have pressed harder when I got his confirmation. Aside from that, his officiant style isn't something I liked. Most of the ceremony was word for word from Officiant Eric's website, which made me feel like we should have just done it ourselves and saved $400+. To top it off, I was frustrated that David left during cocktail hour without saying anything; he had RSVP'd yes and we paid for a dinner/open bar for him - yet he didn't stay. The following Monday I got an email asking for final payment (which we would have done at the reception; he just ghosted so we were unable!), no explanation on why he up and left. It wasn't worth the headache to talk about renegotiating the price so I just paid it to be done with it all. Overall, I was very upset. If you use David, I suggest printing your own hardcopy of the ceremony and being clear about attire if you want a non-religious ceremony.
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