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Shira made our wedding ceremony one of the most meaningful and memorable parts of our day. She has been part of my life for many years and was the cantor at my Bat Mitzvah, so having her officiate our wedding felt especially full-circle and personal. She also took the time to truly get to know us as a couple, which made the ceremony feel authentic and deeply reflective of our relationship.
The ceremony itself was beautifully balanced with warmth, humor, and tradition. It felt heartfelt and completely genuine, and so many of our guests told us afterward how special and moving it was.
From the planning process through the wedding day, Shira was thoughtful, organized, and a pleasure to work with. She made everything feel calm and seamless, and we felt fully supported throughout the entire experience.
We are so grateful to her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who brings care, presence, and meaning to their ceremony.
Phoebe C.
5.0
Hiring Cantor Shira was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our ceremony left our guests absolutely amazed.. She explained each part of the ceremony with warmth, meaning, and grace, making everyone feel connected to the experience.
As a Jewish-Persian couple, it was important to us that both traditions were honored. Cantor Shira did an exceptional job weaving Persian customs into the ceremony while preserving the beauty and significance of the Jewish wedding traditions.
Her voice is truly one of a kind and added something incredibly special to our wedding day. The groom first met Cantor Shira years ago while attending Shabbat services in New York City, and he knew that her kindness, calm demeanor, and beautiful voice would make her the perfect officiant for our wedding.
Our pre-wedding meetings were also invaluable. Her advice and guidance helped us navigate not only the wedding planning process but also the transition into married life. We are so grateful that Cantor Shira was part of our wedding. We could not recommend her more highly.
Jeffrey P.
5.0
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Ordained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and a member of the American Conference of Cantors, Cantor Shira Ginsburg is thrilled to guide couples through the wedding process, focusing on the sanctity and spiritual uplifting of the marriage as symbolized for the first time under the chuppah, combining the old and the new to create a beautiful personalized wedding filled with love and meaning.
As a full and ordained member of Jewish clergy, and Cantor Emerita East End Temple in Manhattan where she served as Senior Cantor for eighteen years, Cantor Shira Ginsburg utilizes the traditional Jewish wedding rituals, liturgy and symbolism as a stepping off point to create meaningful and personalized wedding experiences unique to each couple. All couples engage in pre-marital counseling with Cantor Ginsburg and can expect the highest level of expertise, Jewish knowledge, and personalized attention to your needs. As a Cantor, Shira brings her extensive knowledge of liturgy, experience, and celebrated warm mezzo-soprano with her under each chuppah.
Shira proudly works with Jewish, interfaith, gay and lesbian and transgender couples alike to create a wedding of joy, sanctity and beauty reflecting the couple's individuality while honoring Jewish and family traditions.
A seven time recipient of the Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Awards, Shira has been featured in the NYTimes Wedding section numerous times as well as vogue, Brides and Page six for her work with celebrity couples.
Based in South Florida and New York, Cantor Ginsburg is happy to travel for your dream destination anywhere in the world.
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Cantor Shira delivers deeply personal, meaningful ceremonies that expertly blend Jewish traditions with other cultures and include non-Jewish guests. She’s organized, calm, and supportive throughout planning and pre-marriage sessions. Her beautiful singing and warm presence leave couples and guests raving.Review photos
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Phoebe C
5.0
6/21/2026
Shira made our wedding ceremony one of the most meaningful and memorable parts of our day. She has been part of my life for many years and was the cantor at my Bat Mitzvah, so havi...
ng her officiate our wedding felt especially full-circle and personal. She also took the time to truly get to know us as a couple, which made the ceremony feel authentic and deeply reflective of our relationship.
The ceremony itself was beautifully balanced with warmth, humor, and tradition. It felt heartfelt and completely genuine, and so many of our guests told us afterward how special and moving it was.
From the planning process through the wedding day, Shira was thoughtful, organized, and a pleasure to work with. She made everything feel calm and seamless, and we felt fully supported throughout the entire experience.
We are so grateful to her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who brings care, presence, and meaning to their ceremony.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 06/22/2026
Phoebe and Bradley - What a joy to be under that beautiful chuppah with you - and a unique...
moment of pride and reflection that my former bat mitzva student has grown up to become such a remarkable, poised and magnificent woman who found a partner of equal intelligence, kindness and heart. Mazal tov to you both - it was an absolute honor to be apart of sending you onwards into your marriage! Please stay in touch and may you live Jewishly Ever After! xo Shira
Jeffrey P
5.0
6/08/2026
Hiring Cantor Shira was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our ceremony left our guests absolutely amazed.. She explained each part of the ceremony with warmth, mea...
ning, and grace, making everyone feel connected to the experience.
As a Jewish-Persian couple, it was important to us that both traditions were honored. Cantor Shira did an exceptional job weaving Persian customs into the ceremony while preserving the beauty and significance of the Jewish wedding traditions.
Her voice is truly one of a kind and added something incredibly special to our wedding day. The groom first met Cantor Shira years ago while attending Shabbat services in New York City, and he knew that her kindness, calm demeanor, and beautiful voice would make her the perfect officiant for our wedding.
Our pre-wedding meetings were also invaluable. Her advice and guidance helped us navigate not only the wedding planning process but also the transition into married life. We are so grateful that Cantor Shira was part of our wedding. We could not recommend her more highly.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 06/09/2026
Jeff and Emma - what a joy to get to know you and and honor to stand under that gorgeous c...
huppah overlooking Columbus Circle! Wishing you all the Mazal Tovs, PLEASE keep in touch and may you live Jewishly Ever After! xo Shira
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Sam K
5.0
5/03/2026
Shira was amazing throughout our whole wedding process & made the ceremony so special!!
She perfectly blended meaningful Jewish tradition with accessible and inclusive language fo...
r our Jewish and non-Jewish guests, teaching everyone about the reason and importance of the ceremony.
Everyone at our wedding RAVED about her the entire weekend. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special ceremony!!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 05/03/2026
Sam and Leah - Thank you for your very sweet words! It was a joy to get to know you and an...
honor to usher you under that GORGEOUS chuppah! Wishing you all the mazal tovs and May you live Jewishly Ever After!
xo Shira
David R
5.0
4/21/2026
David and I wanted to thank you for officiating at Leah and Sam's wedding last evening. The service was so beautiful, spiritual and meaningful. We received so much positive feedbac...
k from our guests who were really impacted by the service and appreciated your beautiful voice and your explanations of the rituals. It was a magical ceremony and we felt the presence of our loved ones who are no longer physically with us.
With so much gratitude,
Terry and David
Isabel S
5.0
3/05/2026
Cantor Shira was the perfect officiant for our small beach wedding. She brought a unique combination of Jewish ceremony leading authority, an egalitarian approach to a traditionall...
y gendered event, incredible vocal talent, and lightheartedness to match the goofy, casual vibe of our wedding.
We really appreciated, in particular, how she took the time to read aloud our entire Ketubah (including in Hebrew) during our ceremony to make sure we felt deeply the significance behind our marriage. It was also really nice how she created little improvised moments of magic, like gathering our family and friends around us during the 7 blessings, which led into a makeshift Hora. Small decisions like that made our wedding truly special. Oh and her voice! It gives us chills thinking about how beautifully she sang throughout the ceremony. Her singing was worth the price of admission alone :)
Prior to the wedding, she took the time to get to know us over several calls, including leading through some pre-marriage counseling. It was nice how she started each session asking us “what’s happened since we last talked?” and helping us work through things happening in our lives that she hadn’t planned for that session. She really shepherded us through the whole process and set us up for success to start our marriage. She was also very organized - we knew we could rely on her to make sure everything was in order for the big day. Cantor Shira brought so much to our wedding, and we would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for an awesome cantor for theirs.
Amanda O
5.0
2/10/2026
Cantor Shira is amazing! We started working with her about a year before our wedding and we could tell from the first zoom how special she is. Our early sessions together were deep...
ly meaningful in bringing my husband and I closer to our Jewish heritage and helped us continue to align our vision for our marriage. The wedding day itself was so perfect. Everyone raved about how incredible our ketubah signing and ceremony was. Jewish or not, everyone felt included in the ceremony and Cantor Shira's voice is so good. Highly recommend working with Cantor Shira and hope to work with her for future life milestones! Thank you!!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/10/2026
Amanda - Thank you so much for your beautiful words! I loved getting to know you and Matt ...
and it was an honor and delight to be with you under that beautiful chuppah on the water! Please keep in touch! Sending you all the Mazal Tovs! xo Shira
Flora S
5.0
11/10/2025
We feel so incredibly lucky to have had Cantor Shira marry us. From our very first Zoom call, she brought such calm, kindness, and presence into the process — we instantly felt at ...
ease and in her hands. Every conversation felt genuine, thoughtful and grounded, and she somehow struck the perfect balance of honoring meaningful Jewish traditions while also making space for our personalities, distinct preferences, and unique love story.
Planning a wedding can sometimes feel like a lot of logistics, but working with Shira was a breath of fresh air — it was intentional, warm, and never once felt like a chore. We always looked forward to our Zoom meetings with her! She took time to get to know us, asked thoughtful questions, and delivered a perfect ceremony that reflected who we arel.
On the day itself, she was a grounding and radiant presence. Standing under the chuppah with her felt peaceful and calm — a moment we’ll carry with us forever. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how beautiful the ceremony was and how moved they were by her words.
If you’re looking for an officiant who truly cares, listens deeply, and creates a meaningful and joyful experience from start to finish — Shira is the one. We are endlessly grateful for her.
— Flora & Dylan
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 11/10/2025
Flora and Dylan - thank you for these beautiful sentiments. It was a joy and honor to cele...
brate with you under one of the most stunning chuppah I have ever seen! You are such a delightful and wonderful couple and I wish you all of the Mazal tovs! Please stay in touch! Xo shira
Alexandra G
5.0
11/02/2025
Cantor Ginsburg made our wedding unbelievably special. My husband and I had a very small intimate ceremony with just our immediate families. Shira made our wedding both special and...
personal, not to mention that her singing voice is unbelievable and carried so much weight and power with such an intimate gathering. My husband and I would recommend Shira to any Jewish couple. She is absolutely wonderful!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 11/07/2025
Alexandra, Thank you so much for these very kind sentiments! It was a delight to get to kn...
ow you and Corey, and an honor to officiate your wedding! Sending you all the Mazal Tovs xo Shira
Belle N
5.0
10/16/2025
Shira truly made our wedding ceremony experience beyond special, from the very first Zoom call all the way to the big day. She is warm, thoughtful, and genuine, and approached ever...
y step of the process with true care and interest in us as a couple. People were raving about her after our wedding, and we couldn't agree more - she brought the love, and made everyone feel apart of it! We feel so lucky to have gotten to know Shira, and anyone who is lucky enough to cross her path is in the best of hands. She is amazing <3
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 10/17/2025
Belle, thank you for this beautiful review! What a joy to get to you know you and Drew and...
to be a part of your gorgeous simcha! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and please stay in touch! xo Shira
Michelle K
5.0
6/16/2025
Shira was an absolute pleasure to work with. We found her just a few months before our wedding, and she graciously accommodated our accelerated timeline. Through personalized one-o...
n-one Zoom sessions, she guided us through thoughtful conversations that—despite nearly a decade of dating—led us to reflect on new dimensions of our relationship and brought us even closer together.
She was incredibly responsive, both to us and to our wedding planners, and instrumental in preparing us for the big day. When unexpected delays disrupted our timeline, Shira’s calm and reassuring presence immediately put us at ease.
During the ceremony, Shira struck the perfect balance—keeping our guests engaged while crafting a moment that was deeply meaningful and entirely focused on us. We've been to weddings where officiants unintentionally pull focus or go off-script, but Shira did the opposite: she centered the ceremony on our story, making it feel truly personal and heartfelt.
She is a warm, thoughtful, and genuine person, and we are eternally grateful to have had her be such a meaningful part of our wedding journey.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 06/16/2025
Michelle - Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! It was an immense pleasure c...
oming to know you and Sam and ushering you under that ONE OF A KIND amazing chuppah! The entire wedding was such a testament to your uniquely brilliant personalities and love of one another. What a simcha! Please stay in touch! Wishing you Mazal tov after Mazal tov! xo Shira
Emory E
5.0
6/05/2025
Shira officiated our wedding ceremony, and she was absolutely incredible. The ceremony ended up being not only our favorite part of the day, but also the highlight for many of our ...
guests. From start to finish, Shira was thoughtful, organized, and truly wonderful to work with. We can’t recommend her highly enough — 11/10!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 06/13/2025
Emory - Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review - what a joy and honor to get to...
know you and Lexi and to stand with you under that stunning chuppah as you became husband and wife! Sending you all the Mazal tovs and wishes for an incredible journey of life together! and PLEASE PLEASE saty in touch! xo Shira
Sharon
5.0
4/08/2025
We are incredibly lucky to have had Cantor Shira guide us through the marriage process. Over the course of multiple pre-wedding meetings, she led us through the Jewish rituals and ...
traditions that mean so much to us and our families, ensuring that we had a ceremony full of meaning and love. Cantor Shira took the time to get to know us both on a very personal level, and to prepare us for many aspects of marriage. Our ceremony was incredibly special and personalized, and we have received so many compliments from our friends and family on what a wonderful ceremony Cantor Shira provided.
olivia a
5.0
9/09/2024
Cantor Shira officiated my wedding and did a fantastic job!! She was thoughtful organized and calm. She asked us meaningful questions in our meetings leading up to the big day and ...
spoke about our relationship beautifully. We felt so trusting and grateful to Shira throughout the wedding process and specifically during the ceremony itself. She also personalizes the experience to you and your comfort level. Shira also has the most beautiful singing voice which is such a delight to hear and to be a part of our ceremony. couldn't recommend her enough!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 09/09/2024
Olivia and Ryan- thank you for this beautiful review! I loved getting to know you both and...
was honored to be under that magnificent chuppah with you.
Please stay in touch!
Ethan F
5.0
5/22/2024
Shira was perfect the job. She was professional, engaging and thorough. We would absolutely recommend her to any couple getting married.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 07/11/2024
Thank you Ethan! Such a joy to get to know you both! Please stay in touch and Mazal Tov ag...
ain!
Katie S
5.0
5/07/2024
Cantor Shira spent so much time preparing us for our wedding. We are two women in an interfaith relationship, and Shira introduced me, the non-Jewish partner, to every spiritual as...
pect of our ceremony, explaining it in layman's terms and also incorporated traditions from my Cuban background seamlessly. She was more than our officiant, she became a mentor and guiding light through the entire wedding process -- she did not hesitate to do a 45 minute call with us just to talk through family stress ahead of the wedding. Words don't do her ceremony justice. It was organized, thoughtful, and just beautiful. I've never been at a wedding where the officiant received raving, unsolicited reviews from such a wide variety of guests. Honored to call her a friend for life.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 05/08/2024
Katie - Thank you so much for these beautiful and kind words! What a joy, delight, and abs...
olute honor to help guide you and Amanda on this journey to the chuppah! You are two incredible women who make an absolutely incredible couple. Friends for life for sure! L'chaim to you! xo Shira
Erin A
5.0
4/29/2024
Cantor Shira made our wedding so special. She worked with us to get to know us personally, was always responsive and led a meaningful and personalized ceremony. So grateful for her...
!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 04/29/2024
Mazal Tov Erin - you and Micah are such a wonderful couple and I wish you a lifetime of ha...
ppiness together! xo Shira
Inna K
5.0
3/05/2024
We really loved working with Shira and appreciated her guidance both before and on the day. The insightful questions from our sessions together before the wedding day and the discu...
ssions they sparked are something we’ll definitely continue to come back to.
On our wedding day, the weather forecast was uncertain but Shira's energy and reassuring words truly helped keep us at ease and enjoy the moment. We also loved the ketubah signing, which turned out to be one of our favorite parts of the day.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 03/05/2024
Inna, Thank you so much for this lovely review! It was an absolute joy to get to know you ...
and Joseph and a true honor to stand with you under the chuppah! Please stay in touch! xo Shira
Melissa B
5.0
10/04/2023
Cantor Shira Ginsburg was beyond amazing to work with! From the very beginning, she truly cared to get to know us and was understanding of our differences. We related very well to ...
her suggestions and advice and helped us feel comfortable through the whole process. In the end, Cantor Shira put together the most stunning ceremony for our closest friends and family.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/27/2024
Melissa - Thank you so much for this gorgeous review! Sending you and Tom all the Mazal T...
ovs!
xo Shira
Howie K
5.0
9/04/2023
Full disclosure, I have known Shira and her family for many years - then one day reached out to her to ask her for a favor.
My father had received a terminal cancer diagnosis and...
what was my distant wedding date had rapidly accelerated. We needed to perform a ceremony in just 2 weeks, and Shira did not hesitate upon receiving my call, and we are all very glad that she didn’t.
She truly made our special day, truly special. Her beautiful voice, from years as cantor in NYC & recording artist helped elevate spirts and make our quickly pulled together day, incredibly memorable.
She led a wonderful ceremony that my family members still talk about and brought smiles to everyone in attendance despite the somber undertones of the day. Asking Shira to perform our ceremony was one of the very best decisions we’ve made.
My wife and I (and now our entire family!) strongly recommend Shira. Sure there are many options, but there is no one as outstanding in every single regard like she is. I have zero doubt that Shria will elevate every aspect of your ceremony, make it extremely beautiful, and eventually you'll feel compelling to write a review here about your incredible experience just as I'm doing right now =)
Courtney S
5.0
5/29/2023
From our first meeting, we were impressed by Cantor Shira’s knowledge and thoughtfulness. We appreciate all the time she spent with us prior to the wedding, educating us, as well a...
s guiding us and answering all of our questions. She helped us to feel prepared for our big day! Cantor Shira took a special interest in getting to know us, which was clearly evident during our wedding ceremony. The ceremony was exactly as we had hoped for and more--it was warm and personal, and the way she captured us both individually and as a couple was perfect. Cantor Shira balanced warmth and spirituality to make our service beautiful. Family and friends still talk about how loving and personal it was and how they felt the love and warmth permeate throughout the room. We are so happy with our memories of that day. Thank you for making our wedding so special!
Daniel + Courtney
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 05/30/2023
Courtney and Daniel - Thank you so much for this beautiful review!
What a joy to get to kn...
ow you both and guide you on your wedding journey. Wishing you all the Mazal Tovs and happiness in the world!
xo Shira
Alexandra M
5.0
5/24/2023
Cantor Shira Ginsburg was an absolute dream to work with! We knew she was the right officiant for us from the moment we first spoke with her, as she made us feel so at ease and it ...
felt so natural to speak with her. She truly made the ceremony with her lively energy, jokes, and expert summary of our love for one another. Did I mention that she has the voice of an angel? Our guests couldn't stop raving about her. Thank you, Shira!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 05/24/2023
Ali and Kevin- thank you for this beautiful review and what a dream couple you are! I had ...
the best time getting to know you both and it was an absolute honor to officiate your wedding! Please stay in touch
Xo shira
Sydney C
5.0
2/28/2023
Cantor Shira is a dream to work with and made our very last minute wedding so beautiful. HIGHLY recommend.
Ariella B
5.0
1/31/2023
Shira helped make our wedding day joyful, smooth and memorable. Shira took the time to get to know us both through pre marital meetings, provided timelines for our wedding day to h...
elp us understand what was going on and was able to explain to family and friends the significance and meaning of our Ketubah in our private Ketubah signing. Shira made the ceremony interesting, engaging and filled with love, not to mention her voice is incredible! Shira helped bring our ceremony vision to life and we are grateful that we were able to have her marry us on our special day. I would HIGHLY recommend using Shira as your officiant/cantor for your wedding!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/28/2023
Mazal Tov Ariella! I couldn't be more thrilled for you and Michael!
Andy S
5.0
10/25/2022
Shira was an AMAZING officiant for our wedding and we could not recommend her more! From minute one on our first phone call, her enthusiasm for her work shines through. She is a pe...
rfect blend of open and flexible while also being a fantastic guide through the process of getting married. She will make you feel extremely comfortable - she was a calming presence at all times while also displaying lovable energy and passion. We knew we were in great hands throughout the entire process and always looked forward to our meetings (we not-so-secretly wished we got to have more meetings). Shira was an incredibly attentive listener and her curiosity in learning about our relationship and what we wanted for our ceremony was refreshing. We had several wedding guests come up to us to talk about how great Shira was at our ceremony. Her background in singing and theater is apparent with how well-spoken and engaging she is whenever she speaks. You are missing out if you do not choose Shira to officiate - we miss her already and are so happy she was such an integral part of our wedding!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 10/25/2022
Andy and Jess - Thank you so much for this beautiful review! You are such a fabulous coupl...
e and I loved being a part of your wedding preparation and of course your gorgeous day! xo Shira
Risa K
5.0
10/12/2022
Cantor Shira could not have done better at my daughter's wedding. She spoke with my daughter and her then fiance many times prior to the ceremony so that she could incorporate per...
sonal traits about each of them and advise/discuss different options for the ceremony.
The ketubah signing/reading was stupendous and exceeded every expectation that I had by having everyone stand in a circle around the couple, close their eyes, and make a wish on their behalf.
Lastly, her voice is like a songbird. I could not have been happier and am happy to recommend Cantor Shira.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 10/12/2022
Risa -
Thank you so much for this beautiful review - I was overjoyed to be a part of your...
family's incredible day - and what a fabulous couple Andy and Jess are! Sending you all of the mazal tovs!
Julie S
5.0
9/19/2022
Shira is amazing! We hired Shira to officiate our Jewish wedding for an us, as an interfaith couple. Shira is extremely thorough in her approach to officiating. We had several meet...
ings with her prior to our wedding where she took the time to really get to know us and help us plan the ceremony of our dreams. She is so kind and fun to work with! Our ceremony was soo beautiful. Not only does she have the most amazing voice, but she also took the time to make sure everything she was going to say was so beautifully intertwined with our vows. We received so many compliments about our ceremony. Definitely hire Shira if you’re planning any type of Jewish wedding!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 09/21/2022
Julie - thank you for this beautiful note! It was such a joy to come to know you and Jamie...
and to celebrate with you under the chuppah! Sending you all the mazals! xo Shira
Hope M
5.0
8/26/2022
If you are looking to have the most beautiful wedding ceremony filled with love and meaning then look no further than Cantor Shira Ginsburg. From the very first time we spoke Shira...
made my fiancé and I feel welcomed and comfortable, she was thrilled to perform our ceremony embedded with tradition and ritual and worked with us to make sure it matched our values and vision. Shira met with us multiple times before our wedding to provide guidance and learn about us as people. After our ceremony our guests were amazed by her exquisite voice and wonderful presence, they could not believe we had found someone so special to preside over our wedding! Shira, thank you for your dedication to the community of people looking to marry under the Jewish tradition and for welcoming our diversity in all shapes and forms. Our wedding would have been incomplete without Cantor Ginsburg!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 08/31/2022
Hope- oh what an absolute joy to come to know you both! I was so thrilled to officiate at...
your gorgeous simcha and wish you all of the happiness and joy in your marriage! xo Shira
Jeremy S
5.0
8/03/2022
Cantor Shira took time through several sessions to get to know and learn about us, which translated into an extremely moving and personable ceremony! Our non-jewish friends said it...
was the best wedding ceremony they had ever experienced. We'd highly recommend Cantor Shira!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 08/05/2022
Jeremy and Raquel - Thank you so much! What an absolute joy to get to know you both and to...
be with you under the chuppah to consecrate your marriage! Mazal Tovs abounding! xo Shira
Melody D
5.0
5/12/2022
What a dream come true! Working with Shira was the best experience ever. Before getting engaged we always thought that our officiant would show up on the day of our wedding, perfor...
m the service, and that’s it. We were so happy Shira taught us otherwise. She took the time to connect with my (now) husband and I, facilitates important pre-marital conversations, and provided us with the best guidance ever. Leading up to the big day we knew we were going to be married by someone who genuinely cared about us and understood us and the values we held close to our hearts. To this day we continue to get comments from our wedding guests about how beautiful the ceremony was. Shira was thoughtful, personal, and radiant (not to mentioned HER VOICE IS SPECTACULAR). Every single moment from wedding planning, through the wedding day, and after, Shira really took the time to connect with us and make sure our time of becoming Mr. and Mrs. was uniquely ours. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, cantor, and friend during the best time of our lives!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 05/23/2022
Melody and Ira - Thank you so much for this gorgeous review! What a joy and honor to be wi...
th such a magnificent couple under the chuppah as you became husband and wife! I'm thrilled for you - Mazal Tov again! xoxo Shira
Marly M
5.0
3/25/2022
Shira made our wedding day very special. She went above and beyond to make sure our interfaith wedding was perfect. Everybody felt included. Every word she said was meaningful for...
us, as if she knew us for a long time. She even took the time to work with our translator to have our wedding in Hebrew, English and Spanish. The ceremony was flawless and her singing gave a special touch.
There wouldn’t have been a better wedding officiant for us. We highly recommend her.
Marly and Aaron
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 03/25/2022
Marly - Thank you so much! It was an absolute joy to get to know you and Aaron and an hono...
r to officiate at your wedding! Wishing you all of the Mazal tovs!
Judith E
5.0
3/08/2022
We are so glad we chose Cantor Shira to officiate our wedding. Shira is a pleasure to work with and seemed to genuinely care about getting to know us as people and as a couple. She...
is super lovely and put us at ease throughout the entire process, always reminding us about what is truly important and ensuring we felt comfortable every step of the way. Many guests at our wedding noted how lovely the ceremony was and what a great job Shira did. Highly recommend!!
Juli H
5.0
1/21/2022
We used Cantor Shira after a recommendation from our wedding planner. She definitely did not disappoint! She worked with us before the wedding on several zoom meetings and made us ...
feel so comfortable. On our wedding day, she was absolutely amazing. We had several guests come to us to mention it was the most beautiful ceremony. If you are looking for a cantor for your wedding, we HIGHLY recommend her. She is the best of the best!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 01/23/2022
Juli - Thank you so much for this beautiful review! I had the best time getting to know yo...
u and Zach and your wedding was beyond gorgeous! A true reflection of the two of you!
xo Shira
Henry N
5.0
1/03/2022
My wife and I LOVED cantor Shira Ginsburg and highly recommend her to others. She went above and beyond in every way. She was incredibly kind, thoughtful, well-organized, and a com...
plete spiritual guide as we embarked on our life journey. We would look forward to our sessions with her and found the discussions and exercises to be incredibly valuable. We worked together to tailor each element of the ceremony which gave it a personal touch that we will never forget. The ceremony was our favorite event of the whole wedding day and it's all thanks to Shira.
Heidi F
5.0
11/28/2021
Cantor Ginsburg is truly AMAZING! She offered many options to customize our wedding and mad us feel comfortable from the moment we met her. Many of our friends/ family commented...
on what a wonderful officiant she was
Aaron P
5.0
11/05/2020
We are so grateful we chose Cantor Shira to marry us. She took great care to get to know us over the course of several meetings and helped prepare us in so many ways. She took into...
consideration the traditions we wanted to incorporate into our ceremony, and prepared us with tools to help deepen our relationship and to make certain we had the conversations to share with each other the values and expectations we wanted for our marriage. Shira even went above and beyond in getting to know both of our families to help personalize the wedding and grow our bond with her as well.
The day of the wedding, she led us and our close friends and family through a truly special and intimate ketubah signing ceremony. As our wedding was a Jewish interfaith wedding, she made sure to explain each element, so that everyone was able to understand the meaning and importance of the ritual. Finally, she delivered a beautiful and personalized ceremony that incorporated song, prayer, and a perfect balance of elegance and laughter that fit our relationship. We are truly blessed to have met Shira and to have had her officiate a wedding that we and our guests will never forget.
Julian F
5.0
10/10/2020
Shira was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was so genuine in wanting to get to know us as a couple and as individuals. She channeled all of our interactions into the ceremony...
and made it so memorable. We recommend her wholeheartedly.
Danielle F
5.0
5/11/2020
This review is long overdue! I got married in September 2019 by Shira Ginsburg in NYC. I was recommended Shira by clients of mine, who just got married a few months prior in Brook...
lyn and they raved about her! They said that she really "made the wedding" and they could not recommend her enough.
I contacted Shira right away, and after some emails and a phone call, we made an appointment to meet in person, over some coffee. Right away, my partner and I knew we wanted to hire her for our day. We had a short timeline, as I was very last minute, but she made sure to still fit in all of our meetings together. Over the next few meetings, she really got to know us, learn our backgrounds, and really gave us great food for thought. She never rushed us and she gave us her full attention in each meeting.
The day of the wedding was very stressful for us, some things weren't going right with morning photos, but when we saw Shira, she reminded us what the day was about... and to take a deep breath. Shira has a very calming energy which is exactly what you need and want on your wedding day.
Now to the ceremony... it was beautiful. She was able to incorporate really special moments about my father and my husband's mother, whom have passed. It was not a cookie-cutter-wedding. Shira took the time to really write something unique and meaningful, just for us. All of my family and friends said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they have ever attended.
Without going on and on, I would just say , if Shira is available, you should 100% hire her. She is amazing at what she does and we were grateful that we had her for our wedding.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 05/11/2020
Danielle,
Thank you so much for this gorgeous review! It was such a joy to get to know you...
and Richard and to stand under the chuppah with you both on your wedding day! Sending you both lots of love!
David B
5.0
3/02/2020
Shira was absolutely FANTASTIC! We could not have been happier with her officiating our wedding last weekend. Her beautiful spoken word and incredible singing voice brought our cer...
emony to new heights. We are so thankful to have her and would highly highly recommend her to anyone. Love, David & Amanda
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 03/03/2020
David and Amanda-
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It was such a pleasure to ...
come to know you both and to celebrate with you under the chuppah! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and please stay in touch!
Barry R
5.0
3/02/2020
Cantor Shira Ginsburg was excellent throughout the entire wedding process. She was very warm and welcoming and made an effort to get to know both of us well. We enjoyed getting to ...
know her as well, as she is a friendly and outgoing individual. As a result of her efforts, her comments about both of us and our love for each other at the wedding were heartwarming, funny, and right on target.
Shira was responsive whenever we had any questions. She took the time to explain the details of the ceremony and the meaning behind everything to us and our families, which we appreciated. She guided us every step of the way and helped make the wedding as smooth as possible. She was also flexible, even going as far as having some of our sessions with her via Skype as we were out of the country for most of the time prior to the wedding.
Both of our entire families remarked how lovely the ceremony was, and in particular how great a job Shira did. In addition, she has a beautiful voice!
Overall, I strongly recommend Shira for any couple to officiate at their wedding.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 03/02/2020
Barry - thank you so much for this awesome review. It was such a joy to celebrate with yo...
u and Jessica under the chuppah! You are such a wonderful couple inside and out - I wish you so much joy, happiness and health as your gorgeous family continues to grow!
Bradley W
5.0
3/02/2020
I couldn't imagine our wedding without Cantor Shira. When we first met her, my wife and I instantly felt comfortable and we knew from the moment we left that she was the perfect pe...
rson to share in our wedding. She walked us through all of the traditional elements of the ceremony and worked with us to create the ceremony that was perfect for us. Both of our families couldn't stop talking about how wonderful her words were. I can't recommend her enough!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 03/02/2020
Bradley, you and Lauren are such a delightful couple, loving, kind and beautiful inside an...
d out! It was a total joy and honor to be with you under the chuppah. Wishing you all of the best as your beautiful family continues to grow - and please stay in touch!
Jacob G
5.0
2/27/2020
Shira was one of the best friends we could have during our wedding planning process. She has a wonderful charisma about her that makes her easy to talk to about both the technical ...
and religious aspects of both the wedding ceremony as well as the marriage that it will begin. Meeting with Shira wasn't just easy but we looked forward to it every time - her positive energy is truly infectious, and we found ourselves so happy leaving her office after every appointment with her.
On the day of our wedding, Shira made sure to come early and quickly go through the logistics of our ceremony one last time and even made sure we were able to get some much-needed alone time right before we walked down the aisle. That kind of personal touch was so needed and I will never forget it when I remember our wedding day.
Hiring Shira as an officiant is more than hiring somebody to perform your ceremony, it is hiring a caring person who will make your ceremony and wedding mean the most it can to you as a person.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/27/2020
Jacob - Thank you for these beautiful words! I am so thrilled for you and Kaitlyn - and so...
excited that I'll get to see you both again soon! Mazal Tov on an absolutely gorgeous wedding that is second only to the gorgeous couple we were all celebrating!
benjamin f
5.0
2/27/2020
Cantor Shira was phenomenal! She was incredibly attentive and guided us on our path say our vows under the chuppah. We couldn't have been more happy with her, and were so blessed t...
o have her at our wedding!
Brittany F
5.0
2/27/2020
Shira created the most incredible ceremony for our wedding in Lake George! We felt so honored to have her as she had a connection to each of us and our families, but we can imagine...
that even if she didn't personally know the couple, she would create a ceremony that was just as special. We had multiple people tell us it was the most beautiful and meaningful ceremony they had ever attended. For anyone who hasn't heard, Shira has an incredible voice and can impress with both her song and her words.
She also spent time with us prior to the event giving us guidance on our marriage and walking through exactly how the big day would happen.
I would recommend Shira over and over again to anyone who wants an amazing ceremony!
Melissa A
5.0
2/25/2020
Cantor Ginsburg officiated our wedding and I cannot express just how beautiful and special she made the ceremony. Cantor Ginsburg guided us both through our engagement and on the d...
ay of our wedding and was a joy to meet with. Her wonderful singing voice is only surpassed by her supreme kindness and wit. After the wedding, every guest we spoke with mentioned the ceremony and Cantor Ginsburg specifically. Many guests said it was the most wonderful ceremony they've every seen.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/26/2020
Melissa- thank you so much for this beautiful post! You and Cory are such a fabulous coupl...
e and a dream to work with! It was a joy and privilege to be with you both under the chuppah! Mazal tov again!
Allison K
5.0
2/25/2020
Shira was incredible! She made the wedding process much more enjoyable and was so caring and supportive every step of the way. We can't say enough about how amazing Shira was! We a...
lso had a ton of wedding guests rave about our ceremony because of Shira's warmth and energy.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/25/2020
Allie, thank you so much for this beautiful post! You and Matt are such a fabulous couple ...
and it was a true joy and privilege to be with you under the chuppah! Hope to see you both soon!
Ruth O
5.0
2/25/2020
It was a wonderful experience to work with Shira for our wedding ceremony. She spent lot of time with us months in advance to understand our different backgrounds and how we wanted...
to integrate our native rituals in this very important event of our life. Cantor Shira came up with a perfect ceremony that was well sequenced, diverse and inclusive. We would highly recommend her to all our friends and family.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/25/2020
Ruth - thank you so much for this beautiful post. It was such a joy to be with you and Kam...
al under the chuppah- and literally every time I drive down the FDR and see the NYU building I think of you! Mazal tov again!
Ashley R
5.0
2/25/2020
I met Shira briefly at a friend's wedding and when it came time to plan my own, I immediately thought of her as someone to help make my wedding special. Shira surpassed every expec...
tation and was an unbelievable value-add to my wedding this summer, which took place abroad. She was extremely responsive and organized when it came to planning, while offering great ideas and insight that made my wedding ceremony that much more unique. On the day, she helped keep everyone calm, was able to think on the spot to make the venue work, and let's not forget about her incredible voice! Our guests raved about her singing and she was able to adapt the Jewish songs to make them relevant to those less familiar with them. Throughout the process, Shira was not only a cantor - but a great friend - and I look forward to staying in touch with her for years to come.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/25/2020
Ashley- I am so thrilled for you and Matteo- and oh my, what a gorgeous wedding, truly an ...
Italian castle fairytale come true- but the best part undoubtedly was being with you and Matteo under that magnificent chuppah! Mazal tov again!!
Nitzan M
5.0
2/25/2020
Cantor Shira was a complete delight to have as our ceremony officiant, and we are truly grateful to have had her as our part of our wedding. She is incredibly personable and percep...
tive. She is lovely to talk with, and we had a great time getting to know her-- and really felt like she got to know us well too.
The service she led was funny, charming, warm, and meaningful-- not to mention her gorgeous singing voice! She brought something so special to our wedding, and it just wouldn't have been the same without her. We recommend Cantor Shira without hesitation!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/25/2020
Thank you Nitzan! Coming to know you and Shachar has been such a joy- and being with you u...
nder the chuppah was simply magnificent! I’m thrilled for you! Mazal tov!
Lauren P
5.0
2/22/2020
Cantor Shira was absolutely wonderful. We met with her in the months leading up to our wedding. We found her easy to talk to and engage with, and guidance during this period was en...
lightening as well as practical. The [very positive] feedback we received on our wedding ceremony had everything to do with Cantor Shira’s amazing voice. We cannot day enough about how lucky we feel to have had her participate in our wedding preparation and ceremony.
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/22/2020
Lauren- thank you so much for your lovely words! You and Daniel are a magnificent couple a...
nd it was a joy both to come to know you and to celebrate with you under the chuppah! Mazal tov again!
Yelena P
5.0
2/22/2020
Cantor Ginsburg officiated our wedding in December and we cannot begin to express how incredibly lucky we were to find her. From the first time we spoke to her, we knew she was the...
right person to marry us. She was flexible with meeting times and really took the time to get to know us both individually and as a couple and helped put us at ease throughout the planning process. Our intimate ceremony was filled with personal touches that she took great care to include. Our friends and family continue to rave about how wonderfully touching and magical our ceremony was. Cantor Ginsburg was such a key element of our wedding day and we cannot recommend her enough!
Response from Cantor Shira Ginsburg on 02/22/2020
Yelena- thank you so much! You and Adam were such a delight to work with and are such a be...
autiful couple. Celebrating with you under the chuppah especially with your family’s Rushnyk was incredible moving and so very special. Mazal tov again!
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