I would highly recommend Reverend Deb. We met with several other interfaith ministers and didn't feel nearly as comfortable as we did with Deb. She didn't rush us, and took the time to get to know me and my husband. Everyone loved our ceremony because she made it so personal. I'm Jewish and my husband is Catholic, neither one of us are very religous and we were married at the place we had our reception. We incorporated a few traditions like stepping on the glass, and she read the Irish Blessing. She also recommended a sand ceremony instead of a unity candle which everyone though was so unique. My husband and I met at the beach so that idea was very personal and symbolic. She's a warm and loving soul, and you will not be disappointed. Her rates are reasonable too.
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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.
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Ceremonies of the Heart provided amazing services. We met Rev. Deb 4 years ago and upon our first meeting we knew she was the Officiant that we wanted to share in our special day. We were so happy with the services she provided that it made our special day, even more special. We highly recommend using Rev. Deb as your officiant, you will not be disappointed. Rev. Deb tailors to your specific requests, so your specail day is unique and everything that you hoped and dreamed it would be. Rev. Deb is very accomodating and assists you from start to finish with all your ceremony needs and expectations. As the name states everything that Ceremonies of the Heart does, comes from the heart......No matter what your venue, or your background, Rev Deb is the way to go.... We had a mixed ceremony (me being Jewish and hubby not), Rev. Deb assisted us in incorporating all of our traditions into our ceremony.....It was wonderful. Wishing everyone a life filled with love and happiness....Choosing Ceremonies of the Heart (Rev. Deb) is only the begining of your wonderful life together..... p.s. Our friends and family still 4 years later tell us how wonderful our wedding was. The best part is the keepsake booklet that Rev. Deb gave to us.... We are still in touch with Rev. Deb and we have also taken her marriage workshop which was very informative and met other couples that we stayed friendly with. How amazing...
Rev Deb was fantastic! My husband and I live in DC but got married on Long Island. With us being remote, Rev Deb was so flexible in meeting with us and incredible accommodating to our busy schedules. Rev Deb provided us multiple ceremony scripts to review, which was great! Gave us the perfect ceremony that captured us as a couple! Rev Deb answered all questions with a prompt and thoughtful response. Rev Deb is professional, on time, responsive, and genuinely a very nice person and great to work with. We would recommend Rev Deb to anyone getting married! Thanks again Rev Deb!
Rev Deb caught our attention at the only bridal show we attended in preparation for our wedding! We knew she was the one from that moment! Very easy to communicate with and very friendly! We met with her to discuss the wedding and she was so attentive and wanted as much information about us as we could give in order to get to know us on a personal level so she could deliver the best ceremony possible. At the end of this meeting she hugged us each goodbye which was a wonderful touch that made us even more confident! The wedding day was such a blur but standing there in front of Deb as she performed our ceremony was wonderful! We could tell just how attentive she was at our meeting by how detailed and perfect her material was! She incorporates our story about how we met and she had our guests chuckling several times throughout! We have had a handful of guests tell us how great she was, how there was no dull moment of dread as in some ceremonies they have attended and how she really made it personal! I can not wait to view the video (her son in law was our cinematographer btw!) so we can really watch it from a guests perspective! Hands down Deb is awesome and we would absolutely recommend her for anyone looking for a personalized ceremony!!
Reverend Deb is amazing. She truly has a gift. She listens intently to your love story and will deliver the most personalized ceremony you could ever imagine! My guests were so impressed with our ceremony. It was so thoughtful, as if she's known us for years. There wasn't a dry eye in the house and it was truly my favorite part of the evening. Reverend Deb is a beautiful person inside and out. I highly recommend her services!
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