Rev. Jim Rooney

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Introduction: I believe that every couple is different and has their own specialness about themselves and their relationship. My service to you is to provide you with words that truly express your uniqueness as a couple. It is an art form to create your ceremony and it is truly my pleasure to do so. People offer us blessed insights into the intense dynamics that make up the creative process. Consequently, my Faith and Ministry have matured to be accepting and welcoming of all Faiths and Beliefs systems.

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Danielle M.

Nov 19, 2013

We cant recommend Rev. Jim enough! Our ceremony was perfect (content, time & laughs) & people are still commenting on it. From the moment we met with Rev. Jim, we knew he was the perfect choice. Rev. Jim focused on getting to know us (over meetings in the city, a great lunch at his retreat center) & incorporating "our story", as well as the traditional religious elements. Rev. Jim shared ceremony ideas & prayers to help us start planning the ceremony but we were really able to make it unique and our own, which everyone at our wedding commented on. Rev. Jim was calm, fun and had great insight - he frequently reminded us the importance our vows & marriage. The meeting at his retreat center came at the perfect time - allowing us to personalize our ceremony and reflect on what our vows meant. The day of the wedding Rev. Jim did a fantastic job - he knew our ceremony, added a few laughs & incorporated our family & friends. Rev. Jim has a "ring blessing" tradition that incorporates guests which is a fun addition to get everyone involved. Rev. Jim was incredibly professional, responsive and flexible. He addressed all of our concerns in pre-wedding meetings, came to our rehearsal and was always on time. When I was late in submitting the final edits to the ceremony during the hectic last minute days, Rev. Jim casually sent me a reminder email. I was raised Catholic and my husband Jewish and Protestant. We got married outside at our reception venue & as a result, a Catholic priest wasn't able to marry us. It was important to me that our ceremony incorporate as many Catholic traditions and prayers as possible. Rev. Jim worked with us to identify what could be incorporated and how to still maintain the personalization. This is one of the most important days of your life - you want it to be perfect, personalized, memorable and not boring for the guests. Rev. Jim brought all of that to our ceremony - it was perfect in every way and we so enjoyed working with him.

Margie R.

May 13, 2014

Rev. Jim officiated my son's wedding on Saturday at the Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville. Being from a strict, Catholic family, I was concerned that my mother would be upset that the ceremony was not in a Church. Those fears were placed to rest when she told me that it was the most beautiful wedding she ever attended. While the bride and groom were the focus, their family and friends felt the warmth of their love for each other. Although the ceremony was performed by Rev. Jim, it was evident that the couple were instrumental in every word spoken. What I found most touching was Rev. Jim's overwhelming joy to be a part of this special day. I truly believe he was as excited as we were! Thank you Rev. Jim for blessing this couple with a beautiful memory of their wedding day!

Jill B.

Feb 16, 2015

Reverend Jim officiated our wedding this past weekend. We cannot say enough great things about him and our ceremony. He was truly amazing, his words were heartfelt and meaningful, and he made our ceremony very special. Our family and friends have not stopped complimenting us on how great he was. He really takes the time to connect with the couples he marries and with the audience he speaks to. He also invited us to his home for brunch a few weeks before our wedding. It was a wonderful afternoon of conversation and great food, which allowed us to really get to know him and speak about what we wanted out of our ceremony. Overall, we could not be happier with our choice and our ceremony.

Alexandra T.

Feb 22, 2015

I don't know where to start in thanking Jim for everything he has done and said at the ceremony. In the preparation for the ceremony, he was always so available and took the time to listen to every details of our story! In the ceremony, half of our nerves were gone only because we had his support there! He knew by heart our personal story - where and how we met, how our relationship changed throughout the years and what we felt now! His kind words filled our hearts with happiness. During the reception, we received so many words of appreciation from all of our guests for Jim, and some even said that they will want his contact for their future (sooner or later) wedding! I send his name with so much confidence knowing how beautiful our ceremony was. Thank you Jim!

Amy B.

Oct 16, 2013

Jim is the absolute best wedding officiant. He takes the time to get to know you so that he can personalize your wedding. If you want a wedding service that you and your guests will remember then Jim is the man for you.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Edinburgh Wedding Ceremony: (149 guests and less $600; 150 guests and more $650 Stirling Wedding Ceremony: 149 guests and less $500; 150 guests and more $550 Gretna Green Ceremony: Email and phone communication. This is a short ceremony with a few guests and no wedding party. (10 guests or less $150; 20 guests or less $250) Travel: Mileage fee applies for venues over 20 miles from officiants residence (Beacon). For every mile from Beacon is $1.00 one way. For weddings and rehearsals in NYC and LI an additional $50 surcharge is added to cover bridge and parking fees.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with you to create a ceremony that is significant to you both. My specialty is to incorporate stories and special sayings or quotes that resonate with you and weave them into your ceremony. My objective is to give you a memory of your special day that will capture and express the love in your hearts and the journey of your lives together in a ceremony that is meaningful to you and your guests. It does not necessarily have to be intimate to ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂALLÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ, just intimate to ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂthe two of youÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ! You will have final approval of ceremony drafts as I work in steps to create the finished product.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
When seeking out an Officiant you need to look for and read the reviews from previous couples on what has been their experience of the officiant. This is your day and your ceremony is one of the most important components of your wedding! I believe that a meaningful and memorable service that speaks to you and your hearts is a very special way to start your married life together. The vows you make on your wedding day support the commitment that you have made to one another to begin your journey together for a lifetime.