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Reverend Joy Weddings
Reverend Joy Weddings

Reverend Joy Weddings

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Introduction
Make your wedding a memorable and joyous experience that deeply reflects who you are, and the love and dreams you share with each other. As a wedding officiant who is also an ordained interfaith minister, I work with couples of all faiths and beliefs, to design and perform wedding ceremonies that can be either spiritual, religious, humanistic-secular, nature-based, or other themes, including mixed-faith relationships - whatever the couple experiences as true for themselves. Your wedding ceremony can be very elegant and elaborate, or very simple, or anywhere in between depending on your wishes. The actual content of the ceremony comes from our discussions. We can be as creative as you like! Soy bilingüe. Puedo realizar la ceremonia en español o inglés o ambos. My services as a wedding officiant include the following: - Initial introductory conversation and ceremony overview - In-depth initial meeting with couple to discuss wedding logistics, details of ceremony, personal faith and beliefs, the joys and challenges of your relationship, marriage beliefs and goals. - Design and creation of ceremony. - Completion and mailing of your marriage license - Performing ceremony Apart from wedding preparation and officiating, I offer premarital assessment and counseling for couples to address special issues and challenges, or, if no specific challenges. KI offer preventative experiential education workshops on topics including mindfulness and awareness, communication and conflict resolution, finding individual and couple purpose, and navigating life changes. My fee range for wedding preparation and officiating is $325 - $425, depending on the time, travel, and complexity involved. I officiate weddings all over New England and eastern NY State during the months May-October, and in North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee during the months November-April. 50% deposit is required at time of signing of written agreement which spells out all commitments by me and you. The balance is due on the day of the wedding. I am glad to answer any questions that you have. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes, Reverend Joy (Rev. Gary Shapiro)
Overview

Hired 49 times

Serves Windsor, VT

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14 years in business

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William F.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

A smooth and easy experience. We got everything that was promised. He was great in guiding us through the process of marriage, and was able to work with what we wanted out of the experience.

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Susan D.
Jun 27, 2024
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Response for any communication was very punctual. Very thorough and easy to talk with. Writing of the ceremony was absolutely beautiful and he took the time to get to know us as a couple. Highly recommended.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Lauren D.
Aug 4, 2015
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We hired Gary as the officiant for our outdoor wedding this past June, and couldn't have been happier with our choice. What appealed to us about Gary was his extensive commitment to helping others, through his charity work and counseling, and an approach that focused on us as a couple. He focused on our commitment to each other, and respected our decision to have a non-religious service, which was exactly what we were looking for. He was available for us throughout the process and worked with us to create a ceremony that really spoke to everyone in attendance, and is something we will go back to and read over again later in life. We have received so many compliments on Gary’s ceremony from all the guests that attended & we continue to this day. We would highly recommend Gary for anyone looking for a personable experience. We thank you again Gary for our most memorable day!
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Angela Y.
Dec 27, 2024
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He couldn’t help us so we found someone that would work with us for the price

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Jade S.
Sep 22, 2023
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Reverend Joy Weddings was very personable, professional, and took his time. He worked with us the entire way, let us choose the location, and preformed an amazing ceremony.

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Gary H Shapiro

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