Wedding Officiant Rabbi Sara Shendelman
Wedding Officiant Rabbi Sara Shendelman

Wedding Officiant Rabbi Sara Shendelman

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Introduction: I have already had Covid-19 and vaccine and am comfortable doing in-person or Zoom weddings and counseling. I have a very personalized and spiritual approach to working with couples. We really get to know each other, and co-create the ceremony. I love helping couples create their perfect wedding. I also sang at weddings for many years, and can offer that as well as bringing a small sound system so everyone can hear well. I always help take the stress out of the ceremony planning and co-create a truly magical wedding. Helping couples create and then officiating a ceremony that is so uplifting and amazing for them. Almost always at the beginning of the reception, as I am packing my things they come and throw their arms around me in thanks! I have a sliding scale so I can work with couples' budgets. Generally it is $470 to $850, depending on distance and particulars. It is important to me to work with couples to have their perfect ceremony, so I try not to let the finances be an obstacle.
Overview

Hired 4 times

1 employee

30 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, and Square cash app.

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Ashley D.
Nov 13, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack

Sara knocked it out of the park for us! She brought with her so much magic on our wedding day that our family and friends almost all participated in our ceremony, because she made everyone feel so comfortable with what was going on. It was perfect. For days after the wedding the talk was all about how special the ceremony had felt to everyone present. Home Run, A+, 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
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Christine W.
Apr 11, 2015
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On very short notice, Rabbi Shendelman did a super job for us. We really appreciated her efforts on our behalf.
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Ali F.
Nov 12, 2013
I highly recommend Sara Shendelman as a wedding officiant! She did my wedding with such warmth and enthusiasm, musical talent and professionalism, i couldn't have imagined anything better. The photographers even came up to me after and expressed to me what a unique and wonderful ceremony it was. She helped guide us through the planning process, allowing our personality and beliefs to shape the service, but providing the traditional foundation which we desired. She was such a delight to work with and so easy to get in touch with when I had questions, she made this stressed out bride feel completely at ease! The guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

FAQs

  • Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

    I did a vow renewal for a couple who were styaing at Stanford hospital, as he was prepared for brain surgery. They had called many pastors to do a vow renewal for them before the surgery, and no one would do it as they didn't have much money. I told them that I would do it for free (even though it was an hour drive). My friend came and played flute and it was very, very moving for all of us.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    If you are wanting to have a truly spiritual, romantic and powerful wedding ceremony, please have a look at my website, Wedding Wire or Yelp. The letters there from couples I have worked with are really extraordinary. Although the web is a very impersonal way to begin, I become very connected with the couples I marry as we together create their perfect wedding ceremony.