Reverend Joy Weddings
4.5
(39)
From
Windsor, VT
SinceOctober, 2021
About
Let's create a wedding that truly represents you and your partner's love and dreams. As an ordained interfaith minister and wedding officiant, I am happy to work with couples of all faiths and beliefs - including mixed-faith relationships - to design a ceremony that is spiritual, religious, humanistic-secular, nature-based, or any other theme that resonates with you.Whether you envision an extravagant ceremony or an intimate affair, we can make it happen. The content of the ceremony is entirely up to you, and we can be as creative as you wish. As a bilingual officiant, I can perform the ceremony in English, Spanish, or both.
The services I offer as a wedding officiant include an initial introductory conversation and ceremony overview, an in-depth meeting with the couple to discuss logistics, personal beliefs, relationship dynamics, and marriage goals. Additionally, I will design and create the ceremony, complete and mail your marriage license, and officiate the ceremony on your special day.
My fee ranges from $295 to $395, depending on the time, travel, and complexity of the ceremony, and I am available to officiate weddings across New England and eastern NY State. A 50% deposit is required upon agreement, and the balance is due on the day of the wedding.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions - I'm happy to help. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Reverend Joy (aka Rev. Gary Shapiro)
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Reviews
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Kayla R.
Gary was the perfect choice as the officiant for our outdoor wedding held last June. His dedication to helping others through counseling and charity work, combined with his personalized approach, made him stand out to us. He focused on our mutual commitment and respected our desire for a non-religious service, which was exactly what we wanted. Throughout the planning process, Gary was always available and worked with us to create a ceremony that touched everyone in attendance. We will always cherish the ceremony he crafted, and have received numerous compliments from our guests. We highly recommend Gary for anyone searching for a warm and engaging experience. Thank you for making our day so unforgettable, Gary!
January 15, 2023
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Emily G.
Our wedding this past weekend was wonderfully officiated by Rev. Gary Shapiro! When our original officiant fell ill and canceled with only 5 days to spare, we were in a difficult situation. Fortunately, Rev. Shapiro was both available and perfect for the job. He responded to my message in just 30 minutes, asking about our preferences and backgrounds as a couple. Impressively, he even followed up with us the night before the ceremony to ensure everything was just right. The ceremony was delightful and inclusive, with non-religious blessings that made it extra special for us. We highly recommend reaching out to Rev. Shapiro for your own ceremony.
November 2, 2022
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Anthony H.
The Reverend was incredibly kind and responsive, promptly replying to our initial request for an elopement service. We arranged the details via phone, and despite us being out-of-state, the Reverend was wonderfully flexible with our arrival. The service itself exceeded our expectations and perfectly aligned with our hopes. We were thoroughly pleased with the whole experience.
August 14, 2022
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Jacob M.
It was a great privilege to have Reverend Joy officiating our ceremony. He performed a poignant and solemn service and impressed us by including personal details about us, despite having met us only that day. Our request for a concise yet devout (Christian) service with readings from the Bible and prayers was met precisely by him.
January 20, 2022
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Heather C.
Gary exceeded our expectations as the officiant at our wedding, and we highly recommend him. Throughout the planning process, Gary was proactive in communicating with us, promptly responding to both email and phone inquiries while taking our comments and suggestions into account. Despite our initial apprehension about choosing an officiant who didn't know us, Gary put in the effort to inquire about our relationship and ask the necessary questions to create a ceremony that truly reflected who we are as individuals and as a couple. The ceremony that he crafted was touching, humorous, and unforgettable, and we received numerous compliments on its quality and uniqueness. Even with the challenge of a non-air conditioned venue resulting in sweaty guests, the fact that they still enjoyed the ceremony speaks volumes. Previously disregarding the significance of the ceremony, we are now grateful to have memories of such a remarkable moment for a lifetime. Thank you, Gary!
December 30, 2021