WEDDING OFFICIANT
One of the greatest joys of my life is witnessing, up close, the sacred bonds of love that draw people together into a commitment to share their lives. It is always a great privilege to create a ceremony that reflects the particular quality and essence of each couples union.
My direct experience of world spiritual traditions from Jewish/Judeo-Christian and Sufi to Hindu and Buddhist, inform my sense of the varied rituals and practices that are possible to express the universal and supreme power of love for each couple whose wedding I officiate.
As a Reverend, I am a registered Marriage Officiant in the City of NY but perform ceremonies outside of New York city as well.
PROCESS:
After an initial consultation with the couple, I draw up my ideas for the details and progression of the ceremony. Then, we meet again to discuss, refine and incorporate additional ideas that they may have. I am also available prior to the wedding for conversations about those unexpected things that may come up.
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“We just wanted to thank you again for so beautifully and thoughtfully creating the perfect space for our marriage, with your words, wisdom and spiritual energy. It was beyond our imaginings….We will always cherish the specialness of this ceremony.” – Phyllis and Debra
“Ken did an incredible job as minister, performing a ceremony that paid homage to my mom and Debra’s Jewish roots and speaking words that were both spiritual and incredibly personal. The ceremony took place under the traditional Jewish chuppah, literally a canopy or covering, that a couple stands under at their wedding. The four legs of the chuppah – gorgeously knotted and twisted branches found on Ken’s property – were held by myself, Ben, Julie, and Sophie, and the covering was quite fittingly a rainbow tallit. As the four of us stood holding up each corner of the chuppah that rose above our soon to be married mothers, Ken asked us to close our eyes and imagine our respective energies flowing into the branches of the chuppah and becoming one, as our family also became one.” – Kate, Phyllis’ daughter
“Ken created a holy space of love for our wedding. -- so sensitively done and at the same full of lovely humor. It was an incredibly beautiful experience and all that were present loved the ritual very much!” – Rainer