More Wedding Testimonials!

Beautiful Ceremony! Rev. Gary was amazing to work with and extremely talented and helpful. We wanted a ceremony that told our love story. We expressed our wishes to Rev. Gary and he guided us to picking the perfect ceremony, tied a big bow on it and delivered a flawless service.  He even said a few personal words at the end and it really meant the world to us.  All night long we had all of our guests complementing Rev. Gary and our ceremony. It was a timeless moment and I’m so glad I had someone as amazing as Rev. Gary there marrying me and my soul mate. Christina & Pete

Rev. Gary was fabulous! We couldn’t have asked for anyone any better! He was s extremely professional and helped tailor our ceremony to make it really personal and special. We met with Gary twice and did the rest of our planning via email and phone. He was very easy to get a hold of and always responded back to me right away. He provided us with a lot of useful information. We were quickly able to tailor our wedding to exactly what we wanted. The ceremony was amazing. We had a semi religious ceremony that was light hearted. We laughed and cried at the same time. Such a beautiful day and I am so grateful that Rev. Gary helped make it so. We would definitely recommend him!

Melissa and Tim

Wonderful Wedding!

Gary was fantastic – he made everything easy for us and was so friendly and professional. We had such a wonderful time planning our ceremony with him and making it just right for us. He guided us through every step, was always prompt with replies, patient with my many questions, and just so lovely on the day itself, delivering the ceremony beautifully. After, he took care of the paperwork, so we had nothing to worry about. From start to finish, I highly recommend Gary to any couple! We couldn’t be happier! Michelle & Robb (Photo courtesy of Cassi Claire photography)

Reverend Gary  Reverend Gary has been great to work with and to have by our side on our big day and our rehearsal. My bride and I met him about 7 months before our wedding. He was very welcoming the first time we met. Reverend Gary was patient in going over all the different ceremony possibilities and even kept in touch throughout the wedding preparations to make sure everything was settled. Reverend Gary was very professional, and made everything go smoothly throughout the day. While I was waiting nervously for my bride, he kept me at ease. He even made sure to keep the DJ in check when they had missed their cue. The most memorable part about Reverend Gary was his kind words and genuine personality when sharing our day and introducing us into a new world as husband and wife. Thank you Reverend Gary for making our special day go so wonderfully.

Michael & Jessica

Amazing Officiant!  Our guests still talk about the incredible ceremony as if it was a journey we all took together. It was so US! Or personalities, our shared love and experiences and our commitment to one another was front and center for our guests to share with us. And it was Rev Gary – as our minister, our interpreter, our narrator, our advisor brought it all to life for us.

Lara and Michael

Rev. Gary Is Amazing!!!!! My husband and I were married 8/31/13. Reverend Gary was absolutely amazing through the entire wedding planning from the day we met to even right now! He was so helpful in customizing our beautiful ceremony, which was interfaith. The ceremony was so beautiful and personal to reflect my husband and myself, it was like he had known us our entire lives! My guests all night kept telling us what a beautiful ceremony it was!! Rev. Gary was informative, knowledgeable, supportive, nice, and every other positive word there is! We had two officiates at our ceremony for our two different religions, and honestly Rev. Gary was the one who helped me through the entire process. Every single detail was done and anything I needed to do or remember, Rev. Gary was there to help us, including helping us with our vows! I could not have asked for anything more and can’t even say enough amazing things about how terrific he is! I seriously recommend Rev. Gary to any bride who is looking for an incredible Officiate for their ceremony! We definitely look forward to having the opportunity of working with Rev. Gary again! REV. GARY~ THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH FOR MAKING OUR WEDDING AS BEAUTIFUL AND MEMORABLE AS I COULD HAVE ONLY IMAGINED!

Alana & Gary

Joyful ceremony with best officiant! Our wedding ceremony in June was like a dream come true. From the moment we met Gary and experienced his genuine warmth and positivity, we knew he was the perfect person to marry us. Gary provided us with some wonderful sample ceremonies to choose from and worked with us to custom tailor the perfect words. His voice was resonant and full of joy as he read our service and he made us feel like we were being married by a dear friend. Our friends and family thought he was just perfect, too and that our ceremony was especially joyful and touching. We recommend Gary wholeheartedly.

Amy & Stuart

Awesome Rev! We were married on 9/21/13 by Rev. Gary Deinstadt. We were looking for a reverend to marry us that would allow us to create our own ceremony and include the elements that were important to us. For example, we wanted a Family Sand Ceremony to include my step son as part of our ceremony. We wanted a good mix of spiritual and god with a flare of us. We felt strongly that the ceremony was the most important part of the day so we wanted the right person for the job. We interviewed several ministers with these goals in mind and were not comfortable until we met Rev. Gary who was referred to us from a friend. He was amazing to work with. He provided suggestions and some formats to use, but allowed us the freedom to create our own ceremony and vows that were meaningful for us. His easy going nature and positive attitude that were evident in our first meeting, carried through the entire process and made him a joy to work with! Ultimately Gary did a Beautiful job in presiding over our ceremony and helped make it a great celebration of us and our family! While we thought it was wonderful, we have had guests comment that they thought it was a beautiful ceremony and some of the best they have ever been to. That speaks for itself I think.

Renee and Ben

Great Officiant My wife and I had an interfaith ceremony and Gary was incredibly helpful bridging the gap. From the very first meeting, Gary provided feedback and suggestions on every aspect of the ceremony, and was very accommodating to any requests that we had. We were both very happy with the service provided. More than the service provided though, we are glad that Gary was part of our special day.Ryan & Karen

Hindu & Christian Ceremony Gary is amazing. He made our wedding ceremony exceptional. He is patient, kind, graceful and an amazing officiant. We had a hybrid ceremony; Hindu & Christian and he blended both rites to create a beautiful and fluid ceremony. Guests could not stop raving about what a great job he did! He is definitely worth the price!!!! Chitra & Felipe

 

Gary was an absolute pleasure to work with!! From our first meeting, my husband and I felt instantly comfortable and at ease. We had no doubt that Gary could help us put together the ceremony we had been envisioning. At our first meeting, Gary had brought us a folder filled with sample ceremonies and readings, which was extremely helpful. He was always prompt responding to emails and was more than happy to attend our rehearsal. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and can’t wait to see it on our wedding video. Jackie & Tim

 

Awesome Ceremony! Rev. Gary was extremely helpful throughout the months/weeks leading up to the wedding, and even after. He is available to answer your questions whenever they may arise. The ceremony couldn’t have been more beautiful. We were more than satisfied. Madina & Alvin

We interviewed a few different officiants for our spring outdoor wedding, (not thinking that we’d be picky in this area). We were underwhelmed and disappointed by a couple of recommended officiants. Then we found Rev. Gary on a the knot and he was eager to come meet us. What a difference! He didn’t push his agendas or his own preferences for OUR day. He was just very thoughtful and listened and genuinely cared about us… It felt like we knew him for years. He is soft spoken, kind and offered suggestions but was willing completely to tailor the ceremony to our wishes. On the day of the wedding he was calm, cool, collected and organized which helps if there’s something hectic going on. We lucked out and had a gorgeous day but Rev. Gary’s ceremony had a lot to do with the moment being so special. Many guests and family members commented on how nice he was and mentioned that it seemed like we’ve known him for years. We couldn’t have been any happier with our choice of Rev. Gary to officiate our wedding. Nikki & Vincent

Just what we were looking for!  We chose Gary as our officiant and couldn’t have been happier! Neither my husband and I belong to any church nor are we ” overly” religious. Gary was totally understanding of our needs and what we were looking for. We had so many compliments about how pleasant our ceremony was. We really loved his style and how he mixed modern elements with classical element into our ceremony. He was very responsive and maintained great communication with me throughout the process. Sheena and Hans

Thank you Gary! The ceremony was wonderful because of all of your support.  People have been raving about you and the beautiful ceremony. We really loved how you encouraged us to make it our own – we have been quoting certain lines from the ceremony to each other on our honeymoon. You made everything very clear, easy, and stress free. The packet of sample ceremonies that you gave us when we first met was very helpful. It allowed us to customize our own ceremony but still keep things traditional. We really enjoyed getting to know you and would encourage others to use you in the future. Janice & Peter      

Reverend Gary immediately put my husband and me at ease from our first meeting, and we are thrilled we chose him to officiate our recent wedding. He helped us create a beautiful ceremony that we felt really reflected who we are as a couple, and gave some excellent advice on the length, flow, and timing. He had a wonderfully friendly presence, and helped us include my husband’s sister in one of the blessings so that we could incorporate some of his culture and language despite the rest of our ceremony primarily taking place in English. It was an absolutely perfect start to our wedding day. Thank you! Nicole & Oscar

Gary is the best in the business. I feel so blessed to have had him as our Officiant. Before hiring Gary we looked at several people online with great reviews who perform ceremonies in CT but when we found Gary we knew he was the one for us. We met Gary who traveled a very long way to meet with us and felt totally assured. After our first meeting with Gary, he worked with us tirelessly. He talked to us, emailed with us and above all was very patient with us when we still had no idea what we wanted. He also provided so much guidance and worked with us as our ceremony went through several drafts in order to make it exactly what we wanted. On the day of the wedding Gary showed up early to check on both of us (bride and groom) and he brought with him a cloud of pure joy. Our ceremony was fantastic, classy, and full of celebratory laughter. It was exactly the ceremony we wanted and many guests even commented that it was the best ceremony they had ever been to and one that made them feel full of happiness and love. We are so happy that Gary was apart of our day and if you are looking for an Officiant, look no further, Gary is the one for you! Kristin and Rudi

A perfect fit My husband and I got married on June 6th 2014 at The Surf Club On The Sound in New Rochelle, NY and Reverend Gary could not have been a better fit for our ceremony! We met in person before the wedding to get a few things in order and for him to give us the download on what would happen on our special day. Gary was very professional and made the whole process easy for us. He gave us many options for how we could customize our ceremony to fit our religious and personal preferences. My favorite was when we first met and he asked my husband and I what we loved about each other. Right then and there I knew Rev. Gary was the best person for our ceremony because he truly was there for all the right reasons. I’d definitely recommend Rev. Gary to anyone that is looking to get married in the NY area. Sarah & Ricky Gary was so amazing! From the moment we met him for the first time to discuss the ceremony up until the big day, he was incredibly attentive, thorough, helpful, and accommodating of any and all questions that my wife and I had. And during the ceremony itself, he did such an exceptional job! He read everything with complete clarity and even put in a few personal words that really warmed our hearts as well as our guests. No matter what kind of ceremony or customs you wish to honor on your special day, you can bet with confidence that Gary can shape and customize your ceremony however you need to. I personally would recommend working with this man to anybody; a true pleasure! Thank You so much, Gary Austin & Dana

Venue- the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz.  http://www.mohonk.com/weddings/experience    

Amazing! The moment we met Rev. Gary we knew he was the officiant we wanted to marry us. Rev. Gary was so personable and made us feel so comfortable. He was very responsive and allowed us to customize our ceremony and welcomed all of our thoughts. He did an amazing job the day of our wedding. Many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony to tell us that it was the best ceremony they have ever seen! Rev. Gary is wonderful and you will not be disappointed if you chose him as your officiant! Christina and Kevin   Gary was better than I ever could have imagined. He was kind, he listened, he learned about us as a couple. He took into consideration exactly how we wanted our ceremony to be executed and he carried it out to perfection. I had only known Gary for a little while but it felt like my friend was right there next to me in our most special moment. Anyone would be lucky to have his services. He is responsive and non threatening. He truly takes his role seriously and I can’t even begin to tell you how many compliments I got throughout the wedding regarding the ceremony he gave. The words he spoke really resonated with my wife and I. Kyle and Nicole

Wonderful all around!!

After being referred to many Officiants to preform our ceremony we selected Rev. Gary Deinstadt and we were just thrilled!! Once we met Gary in person (prior to selecting him) we just knew Gary was the one for us. He was extremely professional, knows his business & performed a WONDERFUL ceremony for my now husband & I.  He made the whole process very easy for us & was there the whole way along to assist us with anything we needed as we were not up to speed on exactly how a ceremony should be preformed and what was needed on our part. Our guests are still complimenting us on Gary & we would refer him to any couple looking for a wonderful Officiant to perform their wedding ceremony!! We wish you the good luck that we had & congrats. Robin

Absolutely Wonderful! My wife and I were a little nervous to try and find an officiant for our wedding, but we read amazing reviews of Rev. Gary and decided to give him a call. We met with him in person and immediately felt at ease. He really took the time to get to know us both as individuals and as a couple. We knew he would be a great fit when he asked us to describe what we each love about the other. He presented us with a packet with several options for making the ceremony the way we wanted. Throughout the course of our wedding planning, Gary was easily reachable and responded to our many questions. He made us feel comfortable in planning the most important part of our wedding. On the day of, he conducted a beautiful, warm, and loving ceremony. So many of our guests came up to us to compliment how beautiful and heartfelt a ceremony we had. Many thought we had known Gary for years and my wife and I are so thankful to have chosen him to be a big part of our special day. Brian & Arielle

Amazing!! We met with multiple officiants before meeting with Gary. Once we starting talking we knew Gary was exactly what we were looking for. He was a breath of fresh air and while he gave us many examples and suggestions, he also gave us full control of what we wanted our ceremony to be. Gary’s professionalism and personality was the perfect fit for us. We were lucky to have him!!!! Kristy and Chris

The Best Officiant! We had such a great experience with Reverend Gary! He took the time to create a ceremony tailored to us and our situation and it was better than we could have ever imagined. After the ceremony many guests were commenting on how wonderful and special the ceremony was. Upon speaking with him, we knew what to expect and he walked us through everything. Many thanks to Reverend Gary for getting to know us and taking the time to make it memorable. He’s a special man with a warm heart. We will think of him fondly and it truly feels as though we have a friend and counselor for life! Jessica & Shane

Thank You Rev. Gary!  My experience with Rev. Gary was truly amazing. I would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a perfect ceremony. My husband (that’s even weird to type lol) and I met Gary about three weeks prior to our wedding and knew immediately we wanted to share our day with him. During the three weeks prior our wedding we had more to do then we anticipated, between hotel bags, favors, last minute errands and picking our vows we were overwhelmed. Gary took it upon himself to send us emails with numerous sample vows/ceremonies/readings etc and picked one that he thought was perfect for us based on our meeting. Gary was always a step ahead and beyond helpful. We received so many compliments after our ceremony that everyone thought we had known Rev. Gary for years. Everyone was so impressed that it was an actual ceremony and not a ‘quick 1, 2 you’re married’ type of ceremony. It was detailed with what was personal to us; we had a reading and a poem read by our loved ones, blessing of the hands by Rev. Gary, it wasn’t rushed and it was intimate. I will remember it forever. Thank you, Rev. Gary! Jasmine & Scott

 

Wonderful gay friendly officiant! My husband and I were recently married by Gary on May 17th 2015. We met Gary a few months prior to discuss the process of creating a ceremony with him and knew he was going to a great job. He is thorough, easy going and a real professional. My 88 year old Grandmother approached him after to tell him how much she loved the ceremony. We are grateful we chose to work with Gary for our special day. He made some beautiful suggestions to customize our ceremony to our liking and we highly recommend him. Dan & Jose

I cannot truly put into words how amazing Gary made our wedding ceremony! Gary took the time to explain the different types of ceremonies he offered, as well get to know us. He would e-mail me and keep in touch and be a source of calm and advice. We were given the most perfect, personalized ceremony that brought us both to tears. Our guests kept saying how beautiful our ceremony was! Thank you Gary for being a part of a day we will never forget! Laura & Greg

An Easy Choice  After just a quick meet-and-greet over coffee, my husband and I knew that Reverend Gary would be the perfect officiant for our wedding. He provided us an easy-to-read packet full of different vows, rituals and readings, and invited us to help customize the ceremony so that it was perfectly suited to us. Just as his previous reviews had promised, his sweet nature and kind words made for an unforgettable ceremony. All of our guests commented on how wonderful our officiant was, and thought we had known him for years. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Reverend Gary! Amanda and Greg Rev. Gary was absolutely wonderful!! He was definitely the perfect fit for us. He helped us to find a happy median between traditional and unique as well as serious but light and funny. Sounds impossible, but not with Gary! He guided us through the whole process. He customized our ceremony to fit our personalities, he called the week before to go over everything and make sure he had everything right, he showed up and hour before to make sure things were as they should be and meet with the bridal party to explain the process. He also mailed our license in for us. We never had any questions or concerns. Gary always made us feel at ease. We received so many compliments about how great our ceremony, specifically Gary was complimented from pretty much everyone at the wedding! Hands down, the BEST decision for officiant! Thanks Gary! Jenna & Jon

Everything we could have hoped for! In describing how wonderful it was to have Rev. Gary officiate our wedding I would have to start by stating that my wife and I were originally going to have my dad officiate our wedding being that he was a former Roman Catholic priest and was pretty much the manifestation of all my values, existential thoughts, and ideas about our place in the universe. Unfortunately, my father passed away 4 months before our wedding. This was clearly devastating and even the thought of having someone else stand in his shoes to conduct our wedding ceremony was nearly beyond comprehension. Who could replace my father, which I would be a fool to even attempt to describe his importance to myself as well as everyone he’d encounter. Eventually, we had to face the task of finding an officiant and it couldn’t just be anybody. Early on in our search we came upon Rev. Gary’s profile. From what we read it seemed that his approach to spirituality was congruent with ours and that of my dad’s. We wanted a structured, but customizable ceremony in which we could incorporate personable and sentimental aspects of our lives, as well as honor my dad. When we finally met Rev. Gary we instantly had an overwhelming sense of comfort and knew that if there was anyone that could stand in my dad’s place it was him. It was as if my dad hand picked him from heaven. It was enjoyable working with Rev. Gary in laying everything out for our ceremony. Understanding the sensitivity of the circumstances, he helped us incorporate the teachings of my father into the ceremony. In the end it was our ceremony, lead with the grace and personal touch of Rev. Gary, and in the light of my father’s love. From the beginning we wanted to make our ceremony special, but we didn’t anticipate the overwhelming feed back we received from all of our guests on how moving and touching our ceremony was and how impressed they were with Rev. Gary. My mom, who was naturally apprehensive about the whole thing, was as happy as she could be, telling me how proud she was and that my dad would have been of how we conducted the ceremony. We will always look back with affection on how wonderful Rev. Gary made our wedding day. With that, we cannot thank Rev. Gary enough and are happy to have him in our lives! Jeni & Frankie

Gary is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. From the moment we connected with him we knew he really loves the work he does and cares about the couples he works with. Our ceremony was perfect thanks to his suggestions and openness to ours. Together we created a moment that my husband and I will cherish forever. If I could relive our wedding day (and I wish I could!) I would work with Gary again and again. Ten stars! Kelsea and Scott

Gary was a pleasure to work with. He was communicative and helpful from the moment we met him in a NYC coffeeshop. His friendly and calm demeanor and professionalism were just a few of the key qualities in Gary that stuck with us. Gary was helpful in providing several different ceremonies we could work with to tailor our own. He was open to ideas, provided solutions and organized until the the big day. Gary arrived promptly – his calming demeanor was so refreshing and assuring. I remember when he walked into the venue and I was in a bit of a panic. Just seeing him made me feel more relaxed. Our guests are still talking to this day about how wonderful Gary’s delivery and words were from the ceremony. We can’t speak more highly about Gary as an officiant, he truly made our day the best ever. Gary was also on top of the wedding license logistics. He created a timeline and reminded us of when we needed things done. We received our marriage license just under 2 weeks after our wedding day. Choosing Gary was one of the best decisions we made and we’re so thankful for his work and service to us. Diana & Trevor

Gary officiated the most beautiful ceremony for us at our venue in front of 215 guests. After only meeting with him once before the wedding, he spoke about us as if he knew us for years, everyone couldn’t stop talking about how amazing of a ceremony we had, they all mentioned it was as if Gary knew us for years. Gary answered all the questions and concerns we had leading up to the wedding (via phone calls), and put our minds at ease when it came to organizing the ceremony. I highly recommend Gary to anyone looking for an officiant for any type of ceremony. Dan & Sara