I am an Interfaith Minister, licensed to perform weddings, which I consider to be one of the highest forms of sacred play! Sometimes the couples I work with are from different faith traditions and want to find common spiritual ground to celebrate this most joyous of life's passages. Other times, couples are simply looking for a unique, creative way to express their love for and commitment to one another; they want someone to partner with them in creating a very personal and meaningful ceremony with little of the language, music, or visual symbols of a "traditional" wedding.

I'm delighted to work with same-sex couples who want to sacralize their bond in a special way as well. In all instances, we work together to craft a simple and beautiful ceremony which blends your vision and my expertise.

As a nationally certified Life and Relationship Coach with a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology, I also work with couples who want to create a strong foundation for their marriage through pre-marital coaching.

TYPES OF CEREMONIES

When you decide to create your own wedding ceremony, the world's traditions are your playing field. Certainly, you can opt for a creative blend of the religions of your respective families. You may even want to have more than one officiate present to represent different faith traditions. I have co-officiated with Rabbis, Buddhist Priests, and Christian Ministers, sometimes even with 2 others!

Or, you can opt for a contemporary ceremony which is completely original, drawing on elements and rituals from multiple traditions, including Native American, Celtic, Sufism, Islam, Earth-Centered Spirituality, Hinduism, Egyptian, to name a few.

You're invited to bring all your ideas to our first session and we'll also draw from the resources I've compiled over the years. If you're undecided about the location for your ceremony, I have lots of suggestions in the New York metro area as well. This is your ceremony and it will be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be.

Among other cities, Spirited Weddings With Rev. Deborah Roth, M.A. may serve the following areas: New York, New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Flushing, Jamaica, Bronx, Staten Island, Yonkers, White Plains, Long Island City, Far Rockaway, Astoria, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Bayside, Chestnut Ridge, East Elmhurst, Kew Gardens, Pleasantville, Queens Village, Boulevard, Croton on Hudson, Douglaston, Eastchester, Elmhurst, Floral Park, Fresh Meadows, Little Neck, Ozone Park, Ridgewood