We were so honored to have Reverend Debra Officiate our wedding at the Crescent Beach Club on 10/10/15. We met her about 8 months earlier and knew she was perfect! She is warm,friendly, intelligent and gave us great ideas for the ceremony! The day of our wedding our guests couldn't stop talking about the ceremony and neither could we! Rev. Deb did an amazing job! Look no further for your wedding!
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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 wedd...
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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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Having Rev Deb as our wedding officiant was truly a wonderful experience. When my husband and I met with Rev Deb prior to our wedding, she really made an effort to understand us as a couple and the journey we've had so far. She made very thoughtful recommendations for our ceremony and wanted to include all aspects that were important to us. Rev Deb was very professional and responsive to our questions; she always answered our emails in a timely manner. She was flexible when we wanted to add/remove/change details to our ceremony. The wedding ceremony itself was magical. Rev Deb speaks with compassion, enthusiasm, and sincerity. She is a great public speaker and captures the audience. We've had so many guests say that they were amazed by how loving, genuine, personal, and sweet our ceremony was. It truly was a perfect day and we are so grateful that we found Rev Deb. I highly recommend her to officiate your wedding, she is the best!
While at a bridal expo, I noticed a sign with the same social work credentials as me. This intrigued me as I didn't know what a social worker was doing at a bridal expo! In speaking with reverend Deb, her warm and welcoming personality was instantly noticed. She actually gave us a suggestion on another venue to look at, which ended up being where we got married. My husband and I are two different religions, and are not very religious individuals. Rev Deb helped us brainstorm different ceremony options, and was patient with us. On the wedding day she was welcoming, calm, and put our nerves at ease. All of the guests complimented not only reverend Deb but the unique wine box ceremony. I will definitely recommend rev Deb!! Thank you for making our day amazing!
Reverend Deb did an amazing job on our wedding ceremony! She had married two of my cousin's previously and each of their ceremonies were tailored to them - we knew that was what we wanted for ours. She met with us and learned how we met and what we loved about eachother and she put all the best bits of that into our ceremony. She even had to deal with the microphone at the ceremony blanking out on her and she took it with amazing stride and made sure the audience could hear us as we proceeded. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a customized ceremony but wants someone to guide that process for them.
Rev Deb and Rabbi Sarah were phenomenal! Our wedding ceremony was uniquely special as they interwoven our story of how we met and both cultural traditions. Rev Deb and Rabbi Sarah were there whenever I had a question, comment or any any concerns. I felt like they cared and truly made Chris and I feel very special. We loved them and can't wait for them to do another event for us!
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