Testimonials

...What we kept coming back to was what an amazing role you have both played in this amazing event. Aside from all of the wonderful feedback we have received from all of our guests about the service, we both recall the service with a kind of awestruck fondness. We feel that the service was a beautiful representation of us. We couldn't imagine a service that would have fit our tastes, our sensibilities or our relationship better. We can't put into words what that means to us. It's not everyday that people come into your lives and can stand for something and mean so much to you. You both have done that for us. Your unending support, kindness, generosity and grace is enheartening and inspiring. Your gift to us transcended the wedding service but helped us to develop a foundation we have chosen to rest our marriage, our relationship on, and of course our future family.

...Throughout the experiences we were able to reflect back on our own lives, what we wanted for ourselves and what these things meant to us. We feel lucky to have had the opportunity and time with you both to start that discussion and explore how our identifies will come together. We, as people and husbands have grown. We thank you both from the bottom of our hearts and look forward to our future, and are increasingly happy because we know that you both will be a part of it. Thank you for everything.

Jaime and Christopher, 06/2016

It was our privilege and pleasure to be married by two warm and caring interfaith experts who actually got to know us, both individually and as a couple. Thank you for your patience, guidance and support. Our ketubah ceremony exceeded our expectations. It was absolutely incredible to have so much love and support at one table. The way you included both our families and illuminated the most unique details left us all in awe. Our wedding ceremony could not have been more beautiful! We were so appreciative of your flexibility and support of our own quirky vows. Thank you for helping us achieve a perfect balance of our faiths, and for helping us create new traditions. You know when the guests are talking about the ceremony months later it was something special! We are so thankful to have gotten to know you both and thank you for introducing us to a welcoming and vibrant interfaith community. We look forward to celebrating future milestones with you! Our deepest gratitude for helping us feel so blessed.

Kelly and Lee, 10/2015

Thank you so much for guiding us through the entire process and officiating such an incredible and memorable ceremony. From the start, we felt warm and welcomed by both of you and were comfortable talking about some of the biggest challenges and adventures we’d face as an engaged and now married couple. Not only did you help us through the planning but you created such a meaningful and lovely ceremony. You were thoughtful, kind and helped us both realize what was most important. We cannot begin to express how appreciative we are to have worked with both of you! Thank you!

We think it is a big sign when guests of a wedding make multiple comments about a wedding’s officiators… and ours did! So many people came up to us to say how fluid and amazing both of you were. I think it just speaks volumes about how wonderful the joint reading and relationship is between you two.

Thank you again for making the best day of our life so perfect!

Janet and Bruce , 08/2014

Thank you both for all of your support and guidance throughout our wedding. The ceremony was absolutely perfect. We loved spending our day with you and are excited for the road ahead! The guests could not say enough wonderful things about both of you. Thank you for making our wedding truly memorable.

Kim and Josh, 06/2014

Dear Reverend and Rabbi,

Thank you for once again making one of the most important days in our lives so unforgettable. Lily's welcoming ceremony was intimate, unique, and so full of love and promise for this new life. You have been there for us time and time again; we feel very blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you again for making a special day even more beautiful and meaningful.

Mara and Geoff, 06/2012

Dear Reverend and Rabbi,

Stephen and I want to thank you so much for the thoughtful, unique and absolutely perfect ketubah signing and ceremony you officiated for us in September. When we initially started searching for an interfaith wedding officiant, our hopes and standards were low. We simply hoped to find someone who could perform a wedding ceremony that included some traditions from both of our religions and families. When we found your website, we felt we’d hit the jackpot-we were right.

We knew from the moment you welcomed us into your home that we were in good hands. You truly made each step of the ceremonial planning process a pleasure. You were sensitive, knowledgeable, patient and thoughtful. We felt so lucky to have a ceremony that was completely unique and tailored to our wishes, our families and our beliefs.

The absolute icing on the cake was when we thought my grandmother wouldn’t be able to attend our ceremony. Not only were you comforting to talk to during such an emotional and difficult time but when you came to perform a “mock ceremony” in my grandmother’s living room, we felt so blessed and my whole family was so appreciative.

On our wedding day, we had so many of our guests tell us that it was the best ceremony they had ever witnessed. It was absolutely perfect. We feel so fortunate to have found two new friends and guides who helped us through our wedding planning. We hope to stay in touch. Thank you for everything!

Molly and Stephen, 09/2011

Dear Rabbi Paris and Reverend Kessler,

Words cannot express how thankful we are to you for helping us create the wedding of our dreams. From the very start, your guidance was invaluable. You took the time to get to know us, you listened to us, and the end result was a ceremony more beautiful, more special, more meaningful, and more personal than we ever could have imagined possible. It was absolutely amazing and it touched our hearts in ways so profound that we cannot describe them in words. Your attention to detail and planning allowed us to relax on the day of our wedding and just focus on each other. You created such a loving and energetic atmosphere, and we received so many compliments on how beautiful the ceremony was – even from Grandma!

Beyond that, your support and advice helped us to finally truly feel comfortable with ourselves, our relationship, and our future. We now, more than ever before, feel that we can be open and honest with the world about who we are and what we believe. Your words will be with us now, as we begin our marriage, and for many years to come as we begin our family and beyond.

Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough to express our gratitude to you, but it will have to do for now. So, thank you for helping to begin our marriage and our new life in such an exceptionally special way.

Brooke and Jeff, 12/2010

Overwhelmingly, when our family and closest friends commented on our wedding, they said the beautiful Ketubah signing and ceremony were their favorite and most memorable moments. More importantly, we agreed. Throughout the night, Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris created a delicate balance between our faiths and were especially sensitive to our differences while accentuating our similarities. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and quite moving for all who were present.

While the feedback on the wedding was resounding, what was most valuable to us was their support and guidance leading up to our special day. We were both faced with questions from traditionally-minded family members that, at times, made things uncomfortable and hurtful. Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris made themselves available at any time to help us manage this skepticism and remain focused on what was most important: our love for each other.

In the end, we felt closer than ever before. Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris gave us both a renewed sense of faith, both separately and as a couple. They provided us with a sense of acceptance, hope, and love that we are looking forward to continuing throughout our journey of life.

Janell and David, 11/2010

Ron and I just returned from the honeymoon and wanted to contact you immediately and thank you immensely for the beautiful wedding ceremony and incredible Ketubah signing on January 9th 2010! Everything was absolutely perfect and I could not have dreamed of a better day. The ceremony was the highlight of the wedding and all 300 guests commented on how incredible it was and that it was "the nicest ceremony they had ever heard." In addition, our family and friends cannot stop talking about the beautiful Ketubah signing. Our phones have not stopped ringing with the highest accolades about you both. The wedding would not have been possible without your time, love and support and for that I thank you. It was a true pleasure working with both of you. I will miss our interactions. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.

Jill and Ron, 01/2010

We cannot thank you enough for all you did for us. Through your patience, dedication and guidance, you helped us to fulfill our dream of having the most beautiful wedding ceremony we could have asked for. Everyone who attended our wedding said our ceremony was the nicest ceremony they have ever attended. Thank you for being a part of the most special day of our lives. We are looking forward to what the future holds for us and we are hoping you can both be a part of it.

Colleen and Marc, 11/2009

Soon it will be the sixth year anniversary of the day Gabor and I were married, on July 19th, 2003. Every time we think about our wedding day, and talk about it with family and friends, we always remember how beautiful and special it was. We also remember and talk about the wonderful minister who married us, and made us feel so relaxed on such a grand occasion, You. We would like to thank you not only for a beautiful and memorable ceremony, but also for the aura of calmness and spirituality that you brought to our wedding along with your blessings Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This "thank you" is long overdue.

Albana and Gabor, 05/2009

We cannot thank Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris enough for making our wedding day so perfect and special. After meeting them we immediately felt comfortable, knowing they were the pair for our interfaith ceremony. They took time to really get to know us, sharing relationship advice which strengthened our partnership. Their guidance and support throughout wedding planning kept us calm and focused.

Our ceremony truly reflected our faiths and our love. The Ketubah ceremony was the highlight of the day, spiritually joining our families together while creating a beautiful memory we will never forget. We are so thankful we met Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris and will continue to keep in touch with them throughout the years.

Rachel and Andrew, 05/2009

We would like to thank you both for helping to make our wedding and the several days surrounding it, the most amazing time of our lives. The decision to have a destination wedding came with its challenges. One of the biggest obstacles was finding clergy that would marry an interfaith couple, as well as travel with us to the Dominican Republic. When we arrived at your home, for what would be the first of many meetings, we knew right away that you were going to make our wedding one to remember.

From the moment you arrived in Punta Cana, you were there for us, offering support and advice at every chance you could get. As we all know, weddings can be stressful, and you both made the process much smoother. You were both very calming and reassuring and offered your assistance whenever possible. You always went above and beyond our expectations. One demonstration of your good will and dedication that we remember and are grateful for was when you offered your time and energy to help build our Chuppah when bad weather threatened our special day. You calmed us down when we were struggling with the dynamics of having 55 guests from mixed families and religions all come together to share our wedding weekend with us.

We had reservations regarding our Ketubah signing and bringing our blended families together in the same room at the same table. You both reassured us that it would unite everyone and remind them of why they were all there, which was to celebrate our love and commitment. It was very special and unique! It was a part of that weekend that will never be forgotten.

The ceremony was so beautiful! Together, you both made it warm, symbolic and personal to us and our guests. It was everything we dreamed it would be and more. Together you both emanate the love and union that we strive for in our own lives.

You are two wonderful, unique and loving individuals. So again, from the depths of our hearts, we thank you for all the special things you did for us and we look forward to sharing our lives with you going forward.

Kerri and Marc, 10/2008

From the moment we met you we knew that our wedding ceremony would be special, but we did not anticipate how amazing the journey would be creating it with you. You exceeded our every expection not only in the beautiful, personal, spiritual ceremony you performed but also in the experience of getting to know you. Your support and guidance has helped us grow spiritually both as individuals and as a couple. Your love and respect for each other, and your advice on how to make an interfaith marriage and family thrive have been such an inspiration to us. You are two truly special people and we feel so blessed to have you in our lives.

Many of our family and friends have said ours was the best wedding ceremony they have ever witnessed.

Mara & Geoff, 09/2008

"We can't thank you enough for making our ceremony so special. You were a huge part of our most important day and we look forward to continuing in this tradition. You can't get rid of us now."

Maria and Roman, 11/2007

"Andrew and I thought for awhile about what kind of ceremony we were going to have. We wanted to have a ceremony that included both of our faiths and reflected our loving relationship. From the moment we met you both we knew that you were exactly what we were looking for. We want to thank you for all of your guidance and commitment to creating a ceremony that fit our needs perfectly! Our family and friends are still raving that it was the most beautifully crafted ceremony that they have ever been to. We feel honored and lucky to have met you both!"

Michelle and Andrew, 07/2007

"Dear Rev. Kessler and Rabbi Paris, Thank you for sharing our special day with us. The ceremony was absolutely perfect - so beautiful and unique! Our family and friends could not stop raving about it! We enjoyed getting to know you and you'll always hold a special place in our hearts."

Melissa and Abe, 05/2007

"When Brian and I decided to get married we knew there would be challenges with satisfying both our Christian and Jewish faiths. When we first met you we instantly walked away feeling elated about our decision to do an interfaith ceremony. You immediately eased our minds about the challenges we may face and how we can incorporate them positively in our lives. As we met with you over the next few months to create our ceremony, Brian and I became more and more excited about our wedding. We knew each time we met with you we were creating a really memorable day. When the big day came, we were completely prepared and felt at ease. It was a huge relief knowing you were there setting the stage for our wedding. The unique Ketubah Ceremony was an incredible way to start a beautiful day. Everyone who participated in that ceremony were uplifted and moved. So many of our guests, men and woman from different faiths, have pulled us aside to tell us how moving our ceremony was. We can't thank you enough for opening your hearts and showing us that you can work through difficult situations and make them a beautiful and wonderful experience. "

Brian and Sharon, 10/2006

"We wanted to thank you for the most perfect ceremony we could have imagined. It was truly spectacular and we received nothing but the best feedback from our wedding guests. We had always worried how our wedding ceremony would please both of our families--from Jewish and Christian backgrounds. After our meetings and all of your work, you pulled it off so smoothly. Even our most stubborn family members were amazed! We enjoyed getting to know you, and appreciate that you got to know us over the few months leading up to the big day. We loved having both of you be a part of our wedding, and now our lives. Thank you so much again!"

Ali and Josh, 03/2006

"Dear Reverend and Rabbi-First let me just thank you on behalf of Heidi, me, and our families. You crafted a ceremony that was inclusive without being vague, and meaningful without being sentimental. We were very much looking forward to the diverse gathering that our wedding would be, and the ceremony was an appropriate hub around which to center the event. Heidi and I have heard only positive comments about the ceremony from our guests of both the Jewish and Christian traditions...Thank you again for your time, attention and care in preparing our ceremony."

Heidi and Scott, 10/2005

"We felt comfortable with you right from the very first meeting. You took the time to listen to us and to get to know us. You also kept our best interests in mind at all times and truly understood how to conduct a multicultural ceremony that made our families and friends feel included and loved. We feel privileged to have met and worked with such a warm, understanding, and professional team. Your help and guidance during the six months before the wedding contributed greatly to the success and joy on our wedding day. The ceremony itself was just perfect for us. Your ability to take the time and effort to accommodate our wishes, diverse backgrounds, and expectations has touched us deeply. Thank you again for being a part of such an important day in our lives and for your warmth, sensitivity and understanding."

C. & S., 05/2005

"Jerry and I had no idea how we would find the perfect person/persons to perform our wedding ceremony. We interviewed many but it just never seemed right. We needed someone who would help our families and friends see that even though we have different religious backgrounds, we were ready to move forward and bring our two faiths together. More importantly, we wanted my daughter and Jerry's daughter and son to feel just as much as part of the ceremony as we did. We knew immediately upon meeting Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris that they were the ones. They not only welcomed us into their home but their hearts as well. They spent hours with us making sure we were ready to accept each other's faiths and that a marriage can work when two people love and believe in each other. They counseled us when we needed guidance about bringing our children together and introducing them to a new home. Our ceremony was perfectly planned. They were so professional and gave us so many ideas on how to bring a piece of each of our religions, our faith and complete commitment to our children into the wedding. The children felt just as much a part of the wedding as Jerry and I did. We and our guests will have memories of those moments burned into our minds and hearts forever. When I speak of my wedding day, it is not about all the glitz and the glam and the big party. It was about our ceremony. We remember every word, every detail and every emotion that we felt while we were married before our family and friends by Reverend Kessler and Rabbi Paris. We were so blessed and will forever be grateful to them."

Vicki and Jerry, 04/2005

"Thank you so much for marrying Todd and me. The ceremony was so beautiful that it not only brought tears of joy and romance to us, but also to those who saw the ceremony performed. You did everything we wanted, gave us advise and added a touch of your own that was so special..."

Alicia and Todd, 10/2004

"I just had another guest tell me how moved they were by our ceremony...Our ceremony felt perfect. I felt completely present and joyful and able to absorb all of the incredible love surrounding me. The bridesmaids circle and the visualization that you led us through brought me back to a place of equilibrium so that I could truly experience and rejoice at our wedding. Danny and I send you so much gratitude for creating a ceremony and a spiritual space that was exactly what we were looking for."

Zia and Daniel, 08/2004

"Before we started with the planning of our wedding, we didn't give much thought to the ceremony aspect...we figured we would get a justice of the peace or someone who would just take care of the legalities. Coming from different religions, we thought that maybe we would go that route so as not to foster any hard feelings towards our families. However, we thought about it again and decided that an interfaith minister or couple would only enhance our celebration. We came to Rev. Kessler and Rabbi Paris rather serendipitously, but it was beshert (meant to be...). In hindsight, we could not imagine our wedding without them-they gave us a ceremony that was personal, unique and honoring of both heritages. They took so much time to talk and meet with us and get to know us so that our marriage ceremony was real. Our Ketubah ceremony was emotional and honored our parents. They kept us in the moment and that made all the difference. We know that Rev. Kessler and Rabbi Paris didn't just marry us and perform the legalities. Rather, they looked out for us and let us know that when the wedding was over and married life began, they were still going to be there. And for that, we are so thankful!"

Sachiko and Adam, 08/2004

"Words cannot begin to express how incredibly special and meaningful you made the most important day of our life. With patience, understanding and love, you seamlessly combined our faiths, personalities and hearts into a wedding ceremony that touched each and every person at our wedding. You taught both us and our families to always look to add to the richness of our lives by combining the special qualities of our respective faiths - "Never instead, always in addition." Thanks to you, our wedding day was a dream come true, filled with happiness, faith, laughter, and of course, love!"

Danielle and Bryan, 07/2004

"Soon after the exciting day that Alon asked me to marry him, I began wondering what type of wedding ceremony would be possible between an Israeli and an American, living abroad in Spain, with our combination of Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds. Upon the first correspondence with Rev. Enid Kessler and Rabbi Stuart Paris, it became abundantly clear to us that whatever barriers in our cultural differences we thought might pose challenges, would instead become blended by Enid and Stuart into a complementary expression of our love, traditions and values. Because of their professionalism, sincerity and dedication I had not only peace of mind when planning my wedding, but a joyful anticipation of what I knew would be, and was, the best day of our lives. I am still being told by our friends and family who came to Spain from all over the world, that our wedding was the most moving ceremony they had witnessed, and this is from people of different religions, different languages and different countries. I will always be grateful to Enid and Stuart for their guidance throughout the planning of the ceremony, and of course for officiating a ceremony that can only be described as otherworldly, because of how magical and beautiful it was. I cannot think of a better way to begin married life, than from the starting point of the wedding of your dreams."

Genevieve and Alon, 07/2004

"Steven and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to give us the most special and meaningful wedding day. Our guests and family spoke of it for months, that they had never witnessed a ceremony as beautiful and as loving as ours. We are blessed to have you in our lives and look forward to the day that we can celebrate with you again"

Wendy and Steven, 05/2004

"It was a pleasure meeting you and having you be a part of our commitment ceremony. Your poise, demeanor and spirituality contributed to our ceremony being more than we could've ever imagined. The warmth and friendliness you showed during our first meeting was overwhelming. We had no doubt from the beginning that you would do a wonderful job officiating our union, but you by far exceeded our expectations. The ceremony that you wrote, for us was very beautiful and encompassed every aspect of our individuality, culture and commitment to one another. So many people approached us afterwards to express how lovely the ceremony was and how well it was conveyed and articulated. Much thanks and gratitude."

Mirna and Theresa, 03/2004

"Our wedding day was the most special day of our lives. Both Michael and I wanted the ceremony to capture our special love and relationship. During the entire process Rev. Kessler worked together with us and created a ceremony that was loving, spiritual and absolutely wonderful. We met with Rev. Kessler and she really guided us with sample ceremonies, readings and poems. Our celebration was so meaningful to our family and guests. They truly shared in the celebration and everyone felt the love and enthusiasm that was exuded during the wedding."

Nancy and Michael, 01/2004

"Thank you so much for officiating our wedding ceremony. It was even more beautiful than we expected. Everyone keeps telling us it was the most touching ceremony they have ever attended. You were wonderful."

Nicole and David, 08/2003

"Wow! We cannot thank you enough for everything...Thank you for all your work on our beautiful, perfect ceremony!! You really created such special memories for us!! It was perfect...and you are are always so calming, soothing, peaceful.....we love it. THANK YOU!!"

Stacey and Scott, 08/2003

"Through her warmth and obvious concern for our happiness, Rev. Kessler helped us plan a memorable ceremony tailored to our specific needs. She seamlessly incorporated both our faiths into the ceremony and made everyone involved feel an integral part of the day. She also did something that anyone who has experienced a wedding knows is extremely rare: she pleased both the bride's and groom's family. Neither we, nor our family, could have imagined the beautiful ceremony that Rev. Kessler performed and so many of our guests commented on what a wonderful service she created for us. Rev. Kessler earned our eternal gratitude for putting together a ceremony that perfectly captured and expressed our love for each other."

Diana and Adam, 07/2003

"We want to thank you so much for being part of Robyn and PJ's marriage. Your thoughtful, beautiful ceremony will always be a wonderful memory for us and them?"

Adrienne and Richard (parents of the bride), 06/2003

"Just when we thought things could not get any better, you added a wonderful, loving, spiritual, dimension to the happiest day of our lives."

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Debra and Richard, 06/2003

"We just wanted to write you a note to say Thank you for performing our wedding ceremony. Feliks and I really enjoyed working with you on it and you did the most amazing job! We couldn't have imagined a nicer, more meaningful ceremony. We got compliments from every person at the wedding about how touched they were with the ceremony. Thank you so much for such a fine job."

Amy and Feliks, 05/2003

"Thank you so much for making our wedding so special. The ceremony that you put together for us was beautiful and it was definitely the highlight of the evening--it was just perfect."

Nancy and Kevin, 03/2003

"Words cannot express how grateful we are that you officiated our wedding. Your suggestions were so helpful and your delivery was so special? We very much appreciate your incredibly thoughtful ceremony?"

Yvette and Daniel, 09/2002

"Enid, you made our ceremony beautiful and amazing. Thank you for all of your time, love and support. You are a wonderful person and I am so happy to have you in our lives."

Amy and Michael, 07/2001

"Thank you! Each day that passes affirms that you are the best celebrant on earth. Everything was perfect?each time we watch the video?or look at pictures or even talk about the wedding, we talk about how lucky we were to have you officiate our wedding. Forever and ever you will have a warm place in our hearts. You were our officiant, but also our counselor, a calming force. We are eternally grateful to you for giving us a dream wedding. Everything you said was perfect and it felt just right-it was us-just the right balance of things. We received so many compliments and good feedback about the ceremony thanks to you."

Jodi and Fred, 08/2000

We just received the videotape of the wedding?although we, of course were present at the ceremony, we were too overcome with the importance of the occasion to concentrate on what was said. However, after watching the videotape we really appreciate the beauty of the service you performed. Thank you so much for making Jodi's wedding so special.

Adele and Shelly (parents of the bride), 08/2000