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(96)Best of Weddings (6x).New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and available for travel!
About this vendor
Cantor Laura Stein is a wedding officiant based in New York City, New York who specializes in Jewish ritual and interfaith wedding ceremonies. From engagement to ceremony, Cantor Stein helps couples build a ritual that serves as a springboard for the home they hope to build. Laura's style is both modern and rooted in traditional Jewish culture and practice. Drawing on both her pastoral and clinical social work training, Laura is sensitive to her couples' needs and is particularly skilled at helping couples make choices that reflect the feel they're trying to create under the chuppah.
Feel free to contact me through my website: www.cantorlaurastein.com, through email (cantorlaurastein@gmail.com) or phone (914.772.8272).
Experience
Cantor Laura Stein is an ordained Reform cantor who was trained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Laura also holds a Master of Social Worker from New York University and has particular expertise in LGBTQ-focused and interfaith counseling and officiation. Laura received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.
Services Offered
Cantor Laura Stein provides all-inclusive services including pre-marital counseling, a ketubah ceremony, day-of rehearsals and overall guidance by phone and email throughout the process. Laura strives to serve her clients as a spiritual guide and helps couples to navigate the process of creating a wedding ceremony that reflects their individual journey. She also works as a LGBTQ-focused therapist and is available for interfaith, LGBTQIA+, and other inclusion-based ceremonies. Cantor Laura Stein offers officiant services for wedding types including:
Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony rehearsal
Ketubah signing
Vow renewal
Civil union
Single religion
Premarital counseling
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Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Religious Affiliations
- Interfaith
- Jewish
- Reform
- Secular
- Spiritual
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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We could not have been happier with Cantor Laura Stein as one of our co-officiants. Our guests could not stop talking about how engaging and talented she is. She did an amazing job making the ceremony feel very personal to us. I am Catholic and my husband is Jewish, so we knew we wanted both religions to be represented in our ceremony. Cantor Stein worked amazing alongside Father Bill, her longtime friend, to create a unique Catholic/Jewish ceremony.
We got married May 10, 2025 and every single guest said it was the most intimate and beautiful ceremony they had ever attended. Cantor Stein not only took the time to get to know us, it was obvious that she truly cared. Cantor Stein was professional, organized and had the most amazing voice! You will not be disappointed! Highly Recommend!
We had the absolute pleasure of having Cantor Laura Stein officiate our wedding in Branford, Connecticut on May 11th, 2024, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful ceremony. From the very beginning, Cantor Stein made us feel comfortable, supported, and understood.
One of my fondest memories was right before walking down the aisle, during our intimate ketubah signing with our families. Cantor Stein created a warm and emotional space that allowed us all to really take in the moment — it was incredibly special.
During the ceremony, she asked us to share "three favorite things" about each other, a personal touch that had everyone smiling (and tearing up!). It made the ceremony feel so uniquely ours.
Everyone kept telling us afterward how breathtaking her voice was and how beautifully she led the ceremony. She has such a calming, joyful presence that made the entire day even more meaningful.
We feel so grateful to have had Cantor Stein as part of our wedding — we will cherish those moments forever!
We had the absolute pleasure of having Cantor Laura Stein officiate our wedding in September 2024, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From our first meeting, Cantor Stein's warmth, humor, and genuine interest in our story made us feel at ease. She took the time to truly understand us as a couple, ensuring that our ceremony was a perfect reflection of our personalities and values.
One of the standout aspects of our ceremony was Cantor Stein's ability to blend humor with heartfelt sincerity. Her words were touching and meaningful, and she had our guests both laughing and tearing up. Many of our friends and family commented that it was one of the most beautiful and engaging ceremonies they had ever attended.
Throughout the planning process, Cantor Stein was incredibly professional and responsive. She guided us through each step, offering valuable insights and suggestions that helped shape our ceremony into something uniquely ours. Her dedication to making our day special was evident in every detail.
We are so grateful to have had Cantor Stein as our officiant. Her presence, guidance, and talent made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for someone who will create a ceremony that is personal, meaningful, and filled with love, look no further than Cantor Laura Stein.
We feel so lucky that we were able to work with Cantor Stein and have her officiate our wedding! She has such a warm and calming nature to her, and made the whole process easy and comfortable from the very beginning. We could not have been more thrilled with how the ceremony went - she made everything so personable and special. It was such a moving ceremony and one of our biggest highlights of the whole day. We highly recommend Cantor Stein (and have had friends use her for their own weddings, as they were so impressed by her at ours!) and hope to work with her again for future simchas.
We chose Cantor Stein to officiate our February 2024 wedding after seeing her conduct our friend's baby naming. From start to finish, Cantor Stein was both professional and personable. She was quick with communication and made the whole process easy. Through her three session process, we were able to get to know Cantor Stein and she was able to get to know us individually and as a couple. The sessions and the exercises she gave as homework helped us to get to know each other better as a couple as well. When it came to the wedding day, Cantor Stein performed an absolutely beautiful ceremony. We felt it was personal, spiritual, and really highlighted us as a couple and the things/people we feel are most important. We wouldn't hesitate to hire Cantor Stein again!
We thoroughly enjoyed having Cantor Stein as part of our interfaith wedding ceremony. From the very beginning, she demonstrated professionalism and warmth, working closely with our priest to create a ceremony that beautifully honored both of our faith traditions. The way they worked together, seamlessly blended elements from each of our backgrounds and made the ceremony feel deeply personal and meaningful to us and our families.
Since the wedding, our friends and family still rave about how special the ceremony was. Many of them have said it was one of the most beautiful weddings they’ve ever attended, not just because of the setting, but because of the way the ceremony so meaningfully wove together two distinct traditions with love and respect.
I cannot say enough good words about Cantor Laura Stein. My now husband is Jewish and I am catholic, so we were struggling with figuring out exactly how we wanted our wedding ceremony to be. We knew we wanted to tie in pieces from both of our upbringing, and Laura did exactly that. She guided us with specific questions to figure out the PERFECT balance for me and my husband. Our ceremony was emotional, funny, personal, and Jewish with a hint of christianity, which was perfect for us. The compliments we got from guests about our ceremony were GLOWING. Everyone was able to relate and I think about 99% of our guests were crying in the most happy way.
We did a private ketubah signing, and she explained the process and the meaning behind a ketubah so eloquently for my family who is not Jewish. Everyone loved it.
The preparation and planning prior to the wedding was laid out clearly so we knew exactly what we needed. We also loved the counseling session where we go over challenges that we may encounter as a married couple, and review the reasons we fell in love in the first place.
Additionally, Laura is extremely personable, funny, relatable, professional, smart, and overall an absolute joy to spend time with. We could not recommend Cantor Laura Stein for your wedding ceremony enough! Whether you and your partner are both Jewish, or you are interfaith, she will make the ceremony perfect for you.
Cantor Stein was the officiant of our wedding in November and still we cannot thank her enough for the beautiful ceremony she put together for my husband and I. From our first meeting, Cantor Stein was so warm, personable, friendly, and welcoming, and truly made us feel so comfortable. She got to know us throughout our meetings and communication and created a wedding ceremony that was more beautiful than we could have imagine! So so so very many of our guests were raving about Cantor Stein (and still are, 2 months later!) - her gorgeous singing voice, her meaningful words, the way she spoke about us and our relationship in a way that really resonated with of our loved ones. We are so overwhelmingly happy and grateful and could not recommend Cantor Stein more!
Cantor Stein was fantastic to work with for our June 2024 wedding ceremony. She spent the time getting to know us and our relationship, and she worked with us to craft a ceremony with Jewish elements that would feel accessible to all of the Christian family members in attendance.
We both were nervous about being the center of attention, so we had decided that we wanted to exchange our vows privately, but Cantor Stein encouraged us to add something to the ceremony called “Three favorite things” where we sent her our 3 favorite things about each other privately, and she wove those into the ceremony itself. It was such an unexpectedly intimate and joyful thing to hear on our day and to share with our guests, and we loved that it didn’t require us to say anything live. So many of our guests complimented Cantor Stein for crafting such an engaging ceremony.
Thank you!
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We cannot recommend Cantor Stein highly enough! From the moment we began working with her, it was clear she brings not only professionalism and deep knowledge of Jewish traditions but also a personal warmth that made the entire process so meaningful and memorable. Cantor Stein’s thoughtful three-step process was a game-changer. First, she took the time to truly get to know us as a couple, asking insightful questions that encouraged us to reflect on our relationship. Next, she facilitated essential conversations that helped us prepare for marriage, ensuring we were aligned on the big questions and ready for this incredible journey together. Finally, she worked closely with us to craft a ceremony that was not only steeped in the beautiful traditions of Judaism but also uniquely meaningful to us as a couple. Her dedication to making our pivotal moment of becoming husband and wife deeply special was evident in every detail. One of the highlights of our ceremony was Cantor Stein’s inclusion of “3 Favorite Things.” This creative touch allowed our friends and family to hear personal anecdotes about our relationship, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what makes our bond so strong. It brought laughter, happy tears, and a true sense of connection to everyone in attendance. Thanks to Cantor Stein, our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more. She is a gifted officiant who combines tradition, creativity, and heart in a way that is truly unparalleled. We feel so grateful to have had her by our side during such an important milestone in our lives and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a meaningful, personalized, and unforgettable wedding ceremony. Thank you, Cantor Stein, for helping to make our day so memorable!
We feel so lucky to have had Cantor Stein officiate our wedding. From the second we met, we were struck by her warmth, wisdom, and genuine care for us as a couple. She led us through every step of the process with grace and thoughtfulness, helping us craft a ceremony that was deeply meaningful and truly reflected who we are.
On the day itself, she brought such a calming, happy presence that made both the pre-ceremony traditions and ceremony even more special.
Beyond the ceremony, we are so grateful to know that Cantor Laura will continue to be part of our lives. She’s not only an incredible officiant but someone we now consider a lifelong friend. Her kindness, professionalism, and authenticity made all the difference, and we cannot recommend her enough.
We are so glad we found Cantor Stein! She was the perfect blend of professional and personal. The entire 3-step process worked so well -- her getting to know us and our getting to know her. Her guidance truly made us feel extremely comfortable and we knew we were being taken care of. The ceremony wildly exceeded every expectation! She weaved in the perfect mix of humor and spirituality. She truly got us -- we will forever be grateful!
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I can’t recommend Cantor Laura Stein enough she was exactly what we were looking for. I am Jewish and my husband was raised Catholic. We knew we wanted a Jewish ceremony but we also wanted an officiant that understood us both as an interfaith and queer couple. Cantor Stein completely fit the bill. She has the perfect mix of traditional yet modern. She has experience working with LGBTQ couples so she made us feel seen. She met with us three times and really took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple to try to create a ceremony that was meaningful and personal. She even provided couples counseling where we got to learn more about each other on the issues that are important in a marriage. It was so beneficial and our ceremony was that perfect blend of traditional yet us. Our non Jewish family raved about wanting to convert and everyone still talks about how great she was coming up on year later. Cantor Stein really took her time and made sure our ceremony was just perfect. Highly recommend!
Cantor Laura is awesome! She made the ketubah and marriage license signing feel like such a profound and special moment -- and then cracked up the entire room during our ceremony. We really appreciated how she took the time and effort to get to know us as a couple, then made our ceremony feel like an accurate reflection of the two of us. She injected both gravity and delight into the ceremony. And her voice is stunning as well. It was so nice to know we had an experienced officiant who could handle the ceremony for us -- it took such an important part of wedding planning off our plate.
From our first conversation we felt very comfortable with her. We are so glad we signed up for the full three sessions (getting to know us, counseling, and planning). Throughout the sessions and the email conversations, she really helped us focus on our union, rather than the wedding planning which can feel all-consuming at times. We gained new insights in our relationship, she was an extremely supportive resource to help us navigate the Jewish traditions, and she was an incredible officiant! As so many other reviewers name - many, many of our guests (from the very religious to the non-religious) let us know that our ceremony felt super personal, that she clearly knew us well, and that Cantor Stein made the event really meaningful. She also has a phenomenally lovely singing voice. She made our wedding ceremony truly special, and we wouldn’t change a single thing!
Cantor Stein was incredible to work with. She made us feel at ease immediately, she respected and understood us as a couple. She did not try to force anything on us and worked with us to create a ceremony that was unique and special to us. She has a lot of insights and a very calming way about her so it made the day that much better! We love her and would recommend her to anyone.
Cantor Stein is the best! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable prior to our wedding. She helped us navigate important premarital discussions and was profession, warm, and caring throughout the process. Cantor Stein navigated our wedding day perfectly! We encountered a lot of last minute changes on our wedding day, due to unforeseen rain, and she was extremely helpful in seamlessly rolling with the changes. She was an integral voice in ensuring everything was set up appropriately under the chuppah and helped alleviate any stress. Finally, Cantor Stein knew us well and was able to convey our love and our story so well at our wedding. We are so happy that she was a part of our special day, and we can't wait for her to join us for the next simcha :).
Cantor Stein is an amazing officiant and was the perfect fit for our interfaith ceremony. She took the time to get to know the both of us well, and made sure to incorporate the aspects of both of our cultures (Jewish/Chinese) that we wanted present in our ceremony. She is incredibly kind and organized, and made our marriage process so warm. During our wedding reception, the majority of our guests stopped us to tell us how beautiful our ceremony was (and how amazing Cantor Stein is). We look forward to including her in our future life events!
Cantor Laura was absolutely amazing and I only have the most positive things to say about our experience with her!!!
From our very first call with her we immediately felt so happy and comfortable with her. Our sessions working together were easy, comfortable and fun!
We are an interfaith couple and she made us feel so comfortable and so happy the entire time we worked with her. She worked with us to incorporate the amount of religion that me and my husband both felt comfortable with.
Our ceremony could not have been more amazing. It was both special and touching but also funny and she had the whole room laughing too! I had so many people come up to me afterwards letting me know how amazing she was. I wouldn’t have changed a thing - we’re so happy we used her!
If I could leave 100 stars I would. Cantor Stein is absolutely incredible. My husband and I knew we wanted someone to marry us that was warm, friendly, not too serious and brought a positive light to the ceremony. Cantor Stein did that and more. From the moment we met her and every time we left a session, my husband and I turned to each other and beamed at how wonderful she is. Getting to know Cantor Stein, and having her get to know us was a treat. She not only helped us on this journey to get married with all the details of planning the ceremony, but helped us grow as a couple as well. She brought the biggest smiles, laughs, and such joy to our wedding ceremony. It's been 2 weeks since our wedding and everyone cannot stop saying how much they enjoyed our ceremony. We can't wait to work with Cantor Stein again. We are so grateful to have found a wonderful person to marry us, and also a lifelong friend.
Cantor Stein is absolutely the BEST! When neither of our childhood rabbis was able to perform our wedding ceremony, my husband and I were disappointed. But then we found Cantor Stein and knew right away that we were in good hands. She came to our apartment and got to know us as a couple and as individuals, and it was immediately clear how much she cared. When it came to the ceremony, Cantor Stein was a pro—from the planning to the day-of, she knows exactly what she’s doing and will always make you feel at ease. But even though she’s done countless weddings and has good systems in place, she will never make you feel like your wedding is just another wedding. She makes every part of the ceremony special and personal. We are so grateful to have had Cantor Stein throughout the entire process — our wedding would not have been the same without her.
Cantor Stein is THE BEST. Planning a destination wedding in another country (Cartagena, Colombia) is never easy, and finding an officiant can be even harder.
Cantor Stein was with us every step of the way , and provided a guiding hand for some of the more difficult pieces of planning a wedding.
My partner and I come from very different backgrounds culturally and where religion is concerned, and Cantor Stein was able to help us find a happy medium incorporating many Jewish traditions with some new and mixed non religious ideas.
Cantor Stein also provided Spanish translation for the most important parts of the ceremony for many of those in attendance to be included on our special day.
We opted for the premarital counseling sessions and they proved quite fruitful. It really helped us dive into our relationship with our families and religion in our upbringing to make sure we were on the same page not only for the wedding day, but all the days that come after.
Overall we would 1000000% recommend Cantor Stein for any and all weddings and for all your friends and family as well'
Finding the right officiant for your wedding is crucial. Looking back on my wedding day now, I am so thankful Cantor Stein had my date open. She supports all backgrounds, (my husband is half Jewish) which can be difficult to find.
Cantor Stein included sessions to get to know us as a couple and what we wanted from the ceremony. This was helpful for us to cultivate the perfect ceremony and to feel more comfortable. It got us talking as a couple about what we wanted (how religious, what traditions, length, vows, etc). The Cantor even provided us with places to get our Ketubah and proofread it prior to ordering to ensure all was correct for the big day. She always made herself available for questions.
She personalized the ceremony and made us feel incredibly comfortable standing and speaking in front of so many people. She has a beautiful singing voice and energy. The ceremony was crafted perfectly to us!
I got so many compliments post wedding about the ceremony and the Cantor.
Can't recommend her enough! I treasure the video my friend took of our ceremony. I didn't have a videographer, so it was an added bonus and treasure to be able to rewatch!
We absolutely loved working with Cantor Stein. She totally got us and was instrumental in helping us shape our wedding ceremony. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and really appreciated her intelligence, warmth and sense of humor. We recommend getting her full 3 session package - well worth it. She helped with every aspect from the katubah to the vows. Everything ran like clockwork and was exactly how we wanted it to be. Look no further, she is the best!
Working with Cantor Laura was the BEST decision we could have made!!!! She took the time to make our ceremony so personal and added in elements of Judaism that I wanted but left out what we didn’t (my husband isn’t Jewish) we still have friends (Jewish and non Jewish) come up to us to tell us what a beautiful ceremony it was. I wouldn’t change one thing about it and I really thank Laura for being able to put our dream of our ceremony into real life.
Cantor Stein was incredible. As an Asian American woman who grew up Christian with little exposure to Jewish weddings, Cantor Stein made the process seamless and handled it with grace. We had an interfaith ceremony and Cantor Stein was very respectful to my pastor and blessed us with a beautiful ceremony. She was very gracious explaining Jewish traditions to me so we could decide which elements we wanted to incorporate into the wedding. She also did an excellent job making our guests feel comfortable as well, explaining the traditions as she helped us perform them. I cannot recommend Cantor Stein enough, she brought us closer and blessed us with a sweet and memorable ceremony.
Cantor Laura Stein was such a pleasure to work with. From the first email to the ceremony, she was so easy to communicate with. She is kind and understanding. We had met with Cantor Stein a few times before our wedding, this enabled her to get to know us individually and as a couple. She also guided us in the planning of the ceremony. We chose to have a counseling session prior to the wedding, which enabled my husband and I to talk through some important topics before beginning our lives together. She helped us work through managing areas in our lives as a couple, in which we were different, and how to manage these differences in more effective ways. We are so happy we chose to have a counseling session before our marriage and would recommend her for this to all couples. My husband and I are an interfaith couple, Cantor Stein did an amazing job at the ceremony explaining to the audience, who were not Jewish, what was going on. We had so many guests come up to us to compliment her and how beautiful the ceremony was. She listened to what we wanted, she explained things we were unsure about, and she has the most amazing voice!
We are so happy we found Cantor Stein and can’t imagine anyone else officiating our wedding. Her beautiful words and singing made the day so special and filled with love and emotion. We especially appreciated how personal the ceremonies (Ketubah signing and wedding) were and we have received so many compliments about her from our guests.
Our wedding day was better than we could have ever imagined, many thanks to Cantor Stein and her wonderful ideas for blending our cultures. She helped us find ways to incorporate both Chinese and Jewish traditions, and supported us in learning about wedding traditions and finding modern interpretations that resonated with us. We both felt truly represented.
We could go on forever but can’t say enough how grateful we are for Cantor Stein's support and your work. She is so, so special.
It was so wonderful working with Cantor Laura Stein. We were struggling for a while to find the right fit for us since we are a same-sex couple and are not both Jewish - not everyone was so open to this diversity. While our wedding ceremony was non-denominational, we wanted to incorporate both of our religions and having a ketubah signing was very important to us. Cantor Stein was kind, respectful, knowledgeable, flexible and helped make our wedding day vision a reality!
We are endlessly grateful for Laura's absolutely beautiful ceremony. It was everything we ever could have asked for, and more. Laura painted such a stunning picture of the love that we share for one another. Our family and friends felt the magic that she helped cultivate under the chuppah. Thank you a million times!
Cantor Stein is the absolute best wedding officiant for your Jewish ceremony. We are not very religious but still wanted a traditional enough ceremony for our family and Cantor Stein really helped us make our ceremony meaningful and traditional in a way that was special to us. Her counseling sessions beforehand were very valuable too and I would highly recommend that package. Our guests did not stop raving about her. We love Cantor Stein so much that she did the naming portion of our son's Bris just one year after our wedding, which was really special. We will for sure be inviting Cantor Stein to perform all religious ceremonies for our family in the future.
We had the privilege of working with Cantor Laura Stein for our wedding ceremony, and it was an exceptional experience that surpassed all expectations. From the very beginning, Cantor Stein's warm and inviting personality made us feel at ease. She took the time to understand our vision and personalized the ceremony to reflect our values and beliefs. Her vast knowledge of various musical traditions was evident as she curated a beautiful blend of Jewish and contemporary songs, creating a harmonious atmosphere that touched everyone's hearts.
Cantor Stein's professionalism and support throughout the planning process were invaluable. She was prompt and responsive, offering valuable suggestions and ensuring that every detail was meticulously planned. During the ceremony, Cantor Stein's commanding yet comforting presence set the perfect tone. Her powerful voice filled the venue with pure joy, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears of happiness. Her dedication and passion for her craft were palpable, leaving a lasting impact on us and our guests.
Working with Cantor Laura Stein was an absolute pleasure. She is not only a talented musician but also a genuinely caring individual. Her ability to create a meaningful and unforgettable experience for couples is unmatched. If you are seeking a cantor who will bring magic, spirituality, and authenticity to your wedding ceremony, look no further. Cantor Stein will go above and beyond to make your day truly special. We are forever grateful for the incredible experience she provided us, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in search of an exceptional wedding ceremony.
-Ben & Jess
Cantor Stein did an amazing job as the officiant for our wedding. We were so pleased with how she handled the entire process, from start to finish. We had our Uncle (who had no officiating experience) act as a co-officiant with her, and she was incredible in balancing their roles to incorporate him how we wanted but to also keep the ceremony on track and exactly to our wishes. She was great in communicating with us and clearly explaining the ceremony process. She had tremendous flexibility in both incorporating our uncle and having the exact level of Judaism in the ceremony that we wanted. We couldn't have been happier with how intimate she made a 150 person outdoor ceremony feel. We're so glad we chose Cantor Stein for the most important day of our lives!
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have found Cantor Laura Stein, and hiring her for our wedding was truly the best decision we could have made. It was a long and challenging journey as we got married during the pandemic and Cantor Laura Stein proved to be an invaluable source of support throughout. We had originally envisioned a 150+ wedding that Cantor Laura Stein was going to officiate, however we had to switch to a 15 person, small & intimate backyard wedding.
Not only did Cantor Laura Stein do a fabulous & memorable job, but she was able to continue being our Cantor a year later, when we eventually did have a 150+ larger wedding. Her melodic voice and skillful guitar playing added an enchanting touch to the entire experience. Her calming energy and pleasant demeanor set the perfect atmosphere for our special day. And her words during the wedding were so sweet, thoughtful, & meaningful.
After the wedding, we received constant praise from our guests about how great Cantor Laura Stein was. Before the wedding, she also had us do a pre-marital counseling session, which was helpful and brought my wife and I closer together. What truly sets Cantor Laura Stein apart is the genuine connection she forms with her clients. She invited us to a virtual Passover event and has checked in on how we were doing after the wedding.
We loved Cantor Laura Stein so much, that my wife’s sister decided to hire her for her wedding. In fact, she even flew Cantor Laura Stein to Florida for the occasion. My wife and I got to talk to her during the 3rd wedding, and it brought us such great joy catching up with her. As expected, she delivered yet another exceptional performance, making the wedding truly unforgettable for the bride, groom, and all the guests in attendance.
Cantor Laura was the best part of our wedding. She took the time to get to know us individually and as a couple, and was sensitive to our unique needs and requests. Our ceremony was personal, emotional, and funny - and we are still getting so many compliments on it being one of the best ceremonies our guests attended. You will not regret choosing her as your officiant!
Cantor Stein was everything we were looking for our officiant. Our sessions with her before the wedding were thorough and personal, and she made a point to support us in the ceremony we wanted for our interfaith wedding. The ceremony was more perfect than we imagined. She included the Jewish traditions we wanted while making the non-Jewish side of the family feel included. Everyone commented on her lovely voice and what a meaningful and special ceremony she led. We would recommend Cantor Stein to anyone!
Cantor Stein was truly incredible. She officiated our wedding perfectly - guiding a ceremony that was spiritual, personal, and touching but also humorous and fun! Our guests raved saying that they really felt connected to the ceremony because it was so emblematic of the bride and groom. Leading up to the ceremony Cantor Stein really got to know us and guided us through as we navigated the stresses of wedding planning. We really enjoyed our sessions and felt truly connected to the process and it is all thanks to Cantor Stein.
We are so happy with our decision to work with Cantor Stein for our wedding ceremony. We met with her regularly throughout our engagement and she made a conscious effort to really get to know us and make our wedding ceremony feel personalized to us and our values. Cantor Stein was also incredibly supportive throughout our planning process – which included rescheduling our wedding three times due to COVID. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and made so special thanks to her. We highly recommend working with Cantor Stein for your wedding (or any other life ceremony)!
Cantor Laura Stein was one of the first vendors we booked for our November 2020 wedding. It was so important to me to have someone interfaith and when I saw she was also a therapist I knew she’d be perfect. She was so accommodating and kind in postponing our wedding from November 2010 to November 2021.
Our actual ceremony was perfect. Interfaith, mostly Jewish but never made my husband do anything he wasn’t comfortable with. She came to our apartment like two weeks before the wedding to go over everything and I think that was the first time I started to feel really excited instead of nervous. My husband and I still talk about how lovely that evening was. She’s amazing, warm and incredible at what she does.
Working with Cantor Stein for our wedding ceremony was one of the best decisions we made. She made the whole process leading up to the wedding feel personal, comfortable, and customized for us. She made the Ketubah signing moment so special and she did such a beautiful job during the ceremony and seamlessly weaved together Jewish and Greek Orthodox elements for our wedding. Her voice is incredible!!! We would highly recommend using Cantor Stein for your wedding ceremony.
I’ve recommended Cantor Laura Stein to every person I know!! She made our wedding so special by incorporating traditions from both of our families. Plus, we had the best time working with her!
Cantor Stein was a phenomenal officiant for our wedding! She met with us regularly in advance of the wedding to prepare, got to know us really well, led an engaging counseling session, and delivered her thoughtful remarks flawlessly on the day-of. Highly recommend Cantor Stein for your wedding.
We couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Cantor Stein! Throughout the whole process, Cantor Stein was phenomenal-- she was communicative, supportive, and so so wonderful. We wanted to work with Cantor Stein to craft a ceremony that honored multiple heritages (involving Spanish, English and Hebrew). When it came time to talk about the ceremony details, Cantor Stein walked us through each element and gave us options on how we could incorporate it (or not). The result was a ceremony that was more perfect than we could've imagined, and so deeply personal. In fact, our guests are still talking about it -- some even saying they felt they really got to know us from the ceremony. We're so thrilled we worked with Cantor Stein and would 100% recommend her to anyone.
Cantor Stein performed a top-notch wedding ceremony. We had several guests come up to us afterwards to compliment her and the beautiful ceremony. Throughout the lead-up, she offered several sessions to guide us through the wedding process and ensure the ceremony would be tailored to our preferences.
Working with Cantor Stein throughout our wedding process was an absolute pleasure. She always made us feel comfortable and happy when meeting with us prior to the wedding. Her performance at the wedding was beautiful, full of tradition, yet also personal to us. She also has such a beautiful singing voice! Most of our wedding guests commented on how wonderful Cantor Stein was. We highly recommend her!
We had a great experience with Cantor Stein as we planned our wedding, through the ceremony, and final steps afterwards. She was responsive and courteous throughout and led a beautiful ketubah signing and ceremony that we received numerous compliments on. We also recommend participating in the self-assessment and discussion sessions ahead of the big day to better understand yourself, your partner, and your fusion as a couple.
I loved working with Cantor Stein. She is such an awesome person, she brought her own great personality to our ceremony, as well as incorporating us of course. She was reliable, caring, and funny! I couldn't recommend her enough!
Laura is The BEST of the BEST! As a Wedding Dj, I’ve partaken in many different ceremonies and hundreds of weddings. I have never seen anyone engage an audience like Laura. Her delivery is clear and distinct, yet her communication and interaction with her audience is second to none. Laura was extremely wonderful to work with. She has everything down pact when it comes to a ceremony. She takes her duties seriously, and develops a solid relationship with her clients and the people around her! I would heavily recommend her for Your Big Day!
An incredible officiant! From our first conversation with Cantor Stein she was professional, warm, and insightful. She seamlessly navigated the dynamics of having both orthodox and totally secular family at the wedding. Everyone raved about the ceremony and her voice. We wholeheartedly recommend her as an exceptionally talented officiant who will go above and beyond to craft the perfect ceremony for you.
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New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and available for travel!
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