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It’s about your joy! It’s about your love! It’s about your new life together. You’re embarking on a new adventure of much love, hope, and joy. How wonderful is it that you get to share in this experience together! How great is it that you get the opportunity to give the best to one another! So, let’s kick it off with a memorable ceremony!!

I’ve designed a variety of wedding ceremonies that can help put you on the starting line of creating a ceremony that is unique to the two of you. This is your wedding and we’ll work together to make it completely and personally yours! Let’s create a special memory reflective of your love for each other as you begin to build a new and wonderful future together!

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"I am so lucky to say that Rev. Gary officiated at my wedding! When my now husband and I first met with him we knew he was “the one”. His down to earth and easy going personality was just what we wanted. He took the time to get to know us and kept in contact with us throughout all of our planning. It made us feel like we actually knew him and made us so much more comfortable on our wedding day. Rev. Gary came to our rehearsal which put us at ease and helped us figure it all out. The day of the wedding couldn’t have gone better. The ceremony went perfectly and Rev. Gary did an AMAZING job! We had TONS of compliments on how good he was, how he made the ceremony so much about us, how genuine he sounds… He also stayed for some of the cocktail hour and gave the blessing before our meals came out. I gave him five stars because that’s all I could give!! I would recommend him to ANYONE!!"

Denise & Michael (Shelton CT)

"Dear Rev. Gary,

Thank you so much for being the officiant at our wedding. We really appreciate how you took the time to meet and talk with us whenever we wanted, and all the materials you had prepared for us were extremely helpful. Before the ceremony and during the preparation process, your calm, prepared, caring way helped us to relax and plan the wedding ceremony that we really wanted to have, even if it didn’t fit the traditional mold. During the ceremony, you brought humor, life and kindness that at times made us laugh and other times brought tears to our eyes. You dealt with all the unexpected things that came up during the ceremony with grace and flair. Again, we couldn’t be more appreciative of the contribution you made to our special day. We already recommended you to another friend!"

Thanks again,

Maria and Dylan

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$550

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$550

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY
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Reviews of Rev. Gary Deinstadt

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Brooke M. Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect and personal ceremony thanks to gary!

If I could give 10 stars I would. Working with Gary was an absolute joy from start to finish. It was extremely important to my husband and I that the ceremony be personal to who we are as a couple. We go to A LOT of weddings and we didn't want it to feel like any couple could've been standing up there like a plug and play bride & groom. To say Gary captured us as a couple would be a gigantic understatement. We cannot even count the amount of people who asked us "how long have you known your officiant for???? Are you related???? He was amazing!" after the ceremony. Despite having only talked to Gary a few times on zoom prior to our wedding day, it truly felt like Gary had known us for years. Knowing how important it was to us for the ceremony to be unique to us, he asked us to submit a personal story that was meaningful to our relationship and the way he delivered it would've made you think he was sitting right there when it happened 4 years ago. Gary has an extremely calming demeanor and a great sense of humor--- two invaluable qualities that set our minds at ease leading up to our wedding day and set the tone for a truly incredible ceremony. Just 10 minutes before coming to write this review I got yet another text message from a guest telling me how memorable the ceremony was and asking if she could "steal some of the beautiful components" for her own wedding back in Texas later this year. I had to tell her that the large majority of it came from Gary's own suggestions--- everything from the flow, to the blessings, to the unique love letter & ring box ceremony was suggested and customized by Gary to deliver the ceremony of our dreams. If you want a personal, heartwarming and inspiring ceremony that your guests won't forget--- look no further than Gary! You won't regret it
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Randy Z. Sent on 06/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

amazing officiant

We were married Thursday, June 25, 2020. After cancelling 3 weddings because of COVID-19 we decided at the last minute to get married at my mother-in-law’s house – just us, my mother-in-law and my sisters-in-law. But now we had to find an officiant. Reverend Gary Deinstadt was ready and willing. Never mind that we are Jewish! It didn’t matter. “Reverend Gary” was as able as he was willing. It was a beautiful ceremony and one that we will not forget. Reverend Gary taught us that we are united in far more than what we think separates us. You would have thought we were members of his congregation – that is how quickly he was able to get to know us and create a ceremony that worked for us. I even got to break the glass!

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Randy Z. Sent on 06/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have asked for a better officiant

We were married Thursday, June 26, 2020. After cancelling 3 weddings because of COVID-19 we decided at the last minute to get married at my mother-in-law’s house – just us, my mother-in-law and my sisters-in-law. But now we had to find an officiant. Reverend Gary Deinstadt was ready and willing. Never mind that we are Jewish! It didn’t matter. “Reverend Gary” was as able as he was willing. It was a beautiful ceremony and one that we will not forget. Reverend Gary taught us that we are united in far more than what we think separates us. You would have thought we were members of his congregation – that is how quickly he was able to get to know us and create a ceremony that worked for us. I even got to break the glass!

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Rev. Deinstadt is amazing. He is truly a gifted officiant. You can not go wrong with choosing him to be part of your day.

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