Rev. Deb was a pleasure to work with. We got so many compliments on what a beautiful ceremony we had. Deb took an hour's worth of information from our initial meeting and turned it into a ceremony that made both us and our guests laugh and cry. She seamlessly incorporated my crazy readings (from The X-Files and Sons of Anarchy!!) with more traditional aspects to create a completely memorable and unique ceremony. She was highly responsive to our emails, and accommodating when we ended up having to change our wedding date. She made sure to have extra copies of the vows we wrote ourselves in case of an emergency. Rev. Deb also just genuinely enjoys her work, and it radiates off of her, making everyone around her feel comfortable and happy. She arrived even earlier than she said she would to the venue, which immediately put me at ease! Thank you so much for all of your help and for creating a ceremony we will remember for the rest of our lives.
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About Ceremonies of the Heart
Hello, I’m Reverend Debra A. Viola—affectionately known as Rev. Deb by my clients and friends. I am an Ordained Interfaith Minister specializing in Spiritual Counseling and Healing and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist. My team and I are dedicated to crafting heart-centered and personalized wedding ceremonies that beautifully reflect your love story, beliefs, and unique journey as a couple.
Why Choose Us?
At Ceremonies of the Heart, we pride ourselves on our attention to the personal details that make each couple special. Our offerings include a wide range of ceremonies, including:
- Religious
- Spiritual
- Interfaith
- Civil
- Secular
We believe that every wedding is a sacred union that should express the essence of who you are as a couple. Marriage is a profound declaration of love, and we wholeheartedly support marriage equality, affirming that love is love—no matter who you are.
Our Services
We create Wedding and Commitment Ceremonies that honor your values, beliefs, and unique love. Let us collaborate with you to design a ceremony that you and your guests will cherish forever.
Our comprehensive services include:
- Curated reading selections
- Custom ceremony segments
- Personalized vows
- Music options
- A keepsake copy of your final ceremony
We offer Minister and Rabbi teams for interfaith ceremonies and are available to perform weddings anywhere, with a primary focus on NYC, Long Island, and the Tri-State Area.
Additional Features
- Marriage and Commitment Ceremony Certificates
- Reasonable rates to fit your needs
- Portable PA system for clear sound at any venue
- Professionally written and performed ceremonies tailored to your preferences
At Ceremonies of the Heart, we are committed to celebrating your love with a meaningful ceremony that will live in your hearts forever.
Total 144 Reviews
5 out of 5
by Jessica · Sep 20, 2017
5 out of 5
by Thomas · Sep 20, 2017
Amazing officiant. Would highly recommend to anyone.
5 out of 5
by Keaton · Sep 20, 2017
Rev. Deb was the best! We loved her as soon as we met her! She was professional, more responsive than any other vendor we worked with, and was a pleasure to talk to. She walked us through the ceremony step-by-step, had helpful tips and great suggestions for us, and made us feel like we could leave the ceremony to her and not have to worry about it. On the day of the wedding, that was completely true. Several of our guests told us how much they loved the ceremony, and it was all thanks to Rev. Deb. We highly recommend her!!!
5 out of 5
by Keaton · Sep 20, 2017
Rev. Deb was the best! We loved her as soon as we met her! She was professional, more responsive than any other vendor we worked with, and was a pleasure to talk to. She walked us through the ceremony step-by-step, had helpful tips and great suggestions for us, and made us feel like we could leave the ceremony to her and not have to worry about it. On the day of the wedding, that was completely true. Several of our guests told us how much they loved the ceremony, and it was all thanks to Rev. Deb. We highly recommend her!!!
5 out of 5
by Janet · Sep 20, 2017
Deb Viola is just the most special person. She did a fantastic job guiding us through the ceremony process and she gave us the most wonderful selections to choose from to customize our ceremony. She was very responsive to our needs and even though the wind was howling at our outdoor ceremony, she did a wonderful and heartfelt job of performing our service. We would recommend her without question! Thank you Deb!
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