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o Gary over the phone often as he got to know my husband and I. I’m Christian and my husband is Muslim, and Gary was so understanding and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. All of my family and friends came to me after the ceremony and asked me how I knew Gary and thought that he was a riot. It felt like Gary had known my husband and I for years. He is an amazing speaker and was able to keep the my guests entertained during the entire ceremony!

ith Gary that our wedding was not just a job for him. He took the time to get to know us very well which is why he was able to make our ceremony so unique and special. Gary is the officiant you will remember when you look back at your wedding photos on your 50th anniversary.

end. He really gets to know you and your partner and it was a very personal experience with a beautiful ceremony. All the stars I can give and more!

assignments to both my wife and I in order to better tailor the ceremony to fit our personalities which made our day that much more special. My wife and I had a small, intimate wedding in the Boston Public Gardens and all our guests commented on what great job he did. He really takes pride in his work and went out of his way to put us at ease. I would highly recommend Gary.

y husband and I had a small intimate wedding on the beach and throughout the entire process Gary handled anything and everything that came his way and really left us at ease on our big day. I would highly recommend Gary.

ing to our quirks, and though I realize it must have been difficult to arrange times when we're halfway around the globe, he put together such a wonderful ceremony -- it was totally worth it. Thank you!

and getting to know each other. At this point, we knew Gary would be our officiant. He was funny and laid back but also passionate about what he does. He asked us hard questions that made us think about our relationship- this really helped when creating our ceremony. We walked into his office clueless and walked out with a backbone to our biggest day. After our first meeting we both had some homework to do- more questionnaires and decisions to be made. If we ever had a question, or a delay in submission in my husbands case, Gary was there to help and guide us through . My husband, Tom, has a five year old son that we really wanted to be as involved as possible in the ceremony. Gary introduced us to many different options. We ended up choosing the sand ceremony, which everyone LOVED. He not only incorporated our son in this, but also our MOH and BM. Our son was also Gary's " ring assistant". He loved this job. It made him feel important and like he was making a decision in this pairing. The day came and we couldn't wait to see what Gary has in store for us- it had been a surprise thus far. The ceremony was perfect! I was so nervous I was basically running down the aisle. I looked to Gary as he signaled me to slow down and breath. It made me enjoy this moment more. The ceremony was a perfect mix of religion- for my in-laws, and humor and light heartedness, our main objective. In 80% of our picture my husband and I are laughing and smiling ! Just like we wanted ! Gary had gathered stories from our friends and family, secretively, to incorporate into the ceremony. It was an amazing surprise. Our son was intently listening( most of the time) and every time Gary stated his name, our son would raise his hand proudly to let everyone know Gary was speaking of him. I truly could not ask for anything better. Our guest would not stop talking about the unique/traditional twist Gary put on every aspect. We made the right choice in choosing Fine Weddings! I would recommend to anyone. 11 out of 10

e getting conflicting information from the cruise line. Once we were put in contact with Gary, we felt we, and our guests were in good hands! Gary took the time not only to explain the process (and answer all my silly questions) he took the time prior to the big day to get to know us to make the ceremony personalized and special for our wedding day. He even got to know our guests while waiting to board the ship and included some of the stories of ‘us’ from family and friends during the ceremony. Everything was amazing! Highly recommend Gary and his team!

wedding: My wife and I decided to have our wedding on a cruise ship in Boston. We worked with RCG (a 3rd party company) who booked the wedding package and took payment, then the wedding was with Royal Caribbean, and then Gary Fine and crew coordinated the whole thing that day and made it happen. Full disclosure, we did not choose Gary, he was assigned by RCG/Royal Caribbean. Importantly, the RCG folks did not put us in contact with Gary until October 8, 2019, only 5 days (!!) before the 10/13 wedding. My wife and I were at our wits end dealing with the RCG and Royal. We were getting very little, detailed, “day of the wedding” information and conflicting answers when we got any. When I was finally put in touch with Gary, he was well aware the wedding was less than a week away. I told Gary immediately that the cruise folks had left us lost and unclear as to how everything was going to go. The first thing Gary did was suggest a call with my wife and I that night. No waiting, no I’ll call you back, no tomorrow; he took time to meet with us that very night. He was so empathetic with our situation; he knew we were frustrated. We had a soo many questions. Gary, who has done this a million times, started the first call by asking my wife to “ask away”. Not for one moment did Gary become impatient with her, he just kept telling her to ask more questions, he was so patient. Prior to talking to Gary, we couldn’t even imagine the wedding happening, never mind being happy with the outcome. After talking to Gary that first night, we could see it happening, how it would go, and we finally began to wrap our head around it. The next night, we had another meeting with Gary, this time even longer. Long story short, on October 7 we had no clue how it was even going to happen at all, and my wife was totally freaking out. By October 10, after a few longggg calls, we finally got the feeling that this is going to happen, without a hitch, and be something special and memorable. I give Gary full credit for saving our wedding. The thing about Gary: he knows what he’s doing. He picked up the “pieces” that Royal Caribbean and RCG left (including a confused and frustrated bride/groom), and put us back together, then pulled off the wedding absolutely 100% flawlessly. You can read the other reviews too, I agree with them all: 5 stars, perfect, beautiful, intimate, excellent, etc etc but I really wanted to tell the story of our experience with Gary saving the day. Yes, I’m sure he is excellent if he works with you for months in advance. But in our case, Gary had only 5 days from our first contact to “I do” and wow did he come through for us. You really see people’s true colors under pressure; and Gary is professional, an expert in his field, and works extremely well under pressure. I'd say he thrives under pressure actually, and in our situation Gary is exactly who we were hoping for.

he was professional, polite and interacted with both of our families very well. I would recommend him to any couple looking to tie the knot he is a true professional.

time to learn about our story and even gave us homework that made us really think about what led us to loving each other. Gary’s follow up was unprecedented and made us well prepared for our day. When it came time to meet with Gary for our rehearsal we were having second thoughts about how long we wanted the ceremony. We had been to so many weddings lately and told him we wanted it shorter. Gary was apprehensive but in the end he agreed. On our wedding day the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. He brought back so much of the information that we had given him at first day and crafted it into such an amazing story. We received an overwhelming amount of compliments from family and friends after about how amazing the ceremony was. Gary is hands down one of the best in the business and truly an artist at creating a beautiful ceremony. My wife and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking!

. He knew the right questions to ask and knew when to put his own personal spin on things so that the ceremony flowed perfectly. He took the time to get to know my husband and I in person (even let us bring our dog along so he could meet him too!) and then checked in with us throughout the year to make sure that everything was on track and running smoothly. He even provided 'insider tips' on certain things to help ease the stress of a 'self-planning' bride! The ceremony on the day of went without a hitch and he truly knew exactly who, what, and where everyone should be at any given moment so that I didn't have to stress about a thing the day of my wedding. He made the ceremony both light-hearted and personal which really blended well with my husband and I's personality and transitioned between things beautifully. He even took the time to look at our vows and help us out when needed! I highly recommend Gary for any type of ceremony as he has such a wealth of experience and knowledge on the subject of marriage and will make anyone's day extra special!

ry and asked him the process and he offered to step in and host us a quick and impromptu ceremony. Even though the ceremony was quick and short notice. Gary put a lot of time and made our beach ceremony for our close family extremely personal and special to us. When we initially met with Gary he was very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. He really broke down the wedding process and sent us home with plenty of information to make our ceremony exactly the way we pictured it. We can't wait to see what our large ceremony will look like after seeing how amazing he could make a small impromptu ceremony.

riginally wanted an extremely short ceremony, Gary was able to convince us of the virtues of a longer ceremony. After his work was done, I was very grateful that he did. His ceremony was beautiful, and thanks to his meetings and followups with us, it was personal and painted an amazing picture of my wife and I's story. I would recommend Gary to anyone and everyone.

problem where we felt that all the Justices of the Peaces we found were either Texas Judges or Liberian. That was until we found Gary. We both agree that having Gary officiate our wedding was the correct choice. We met with Gary in his office for quite a while discussing different aspects about yourself, your significant other, and both of us as a couple/unit/team (whichever term you like to use). During this process, it was easy and fun to work with him. He knew what he was doing and was good at it. Before we left his office, not needing to even speak privately, we booked him for our ceremony. Homework. Yes, he gives you homework. But this isn't a bad thing. It helps him learn about you as a couple and everything you provide him will get incorporated into the ceremony. I'll admit we didn't always submit it back in a timely manner, but the results worked out very well. When advice was needed for a segment of the ceremony, Gary was available over phone or text to provide insight on how to say what you want to say. Gary worked with the venue staff to ensure the rehearsal process was simple and understood by all involved. Having witnessed the negotiation between Gary and staff, I appreciated the approach he took. The ceremony was unique, and fit us. Everyone thought it was lovely and Gary kept it smooth and engaging. He ensured it was just the right length, and along with its uniqueness, everyone was paying attention. Gary was an important component in making our special day special.

rted and at the same time, sincere. It was a perfect mix!! Involving our families made everyone feel so comfortable and they became a huge part of our day. After a 20 year relationship together, Wayne and I were looking at our marriage more as a formality. But after meeting and talking with you and doing our ‘homework’ that you suggested, that ALL changed!! You helped us to reflect on everything that brought us from the first day we met, to who and where we are as a couple today. All that reflection and going over all the memories, has re-ignited the romance in our relationship. What a beautiful way to start the rest of our lives as husband and wife. Gary, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Wayne & Debbie (Jolicoeur-)Turner

fect for our special day. Completing the 'homework assignment' allowed us time to reflect on the amazing little nuances of our relationship - and also allowed Rev. Gary to better understand and represent our love. In the intimate setting of our backyard on Easter Sunday, among family and friends - Gary didn't just officiate a ceremony, rather, he told a story. One that made us laugh a lot, and with hearts filled, tear-up a little as well. It was a story of love and new beginnings. It was our story. And as he rolled out the tapestry of our story for our guests, weaving in our children and parents, and our incredible love for each other, he created one of the best memories of our lives. For using his incredible gift of connecting people together on our Wedding day, Erin and I truly feel thankful and blessed.

ess - from first meeting to ceremony - and ensured the Bride, Groom, and Wedding Party were prepared but not overwhelmed for the ceremony. I could not have been more pleased with the way the day went, and that started with the ceremony.

ruly special (and unique) day for the bride and groom. Gary did not just officiate my step-daughter's wedding, he told the story of two people meeting, falling in love and committing to a life together. Following the ceremony, we just knew we had to ask Gary to help tell our story. He agreed and our guests continue to comment about how intimate and special our wedding ceremony was. Gary took the time to get to know us, our families (including our cat Gracie) and our unique love story , which he told with humility and integrity - with a few good chuckles along the way! As friends and family consider marriage, we will encourage them to consider seeking Gary's help with telling their special love story. Our best, Kristin and John Allain

e with a few great laughs along the way. He gets to know you before the ceremony and gives you a cornucopia of information which makes for a smooth and beautiful ceremony. As I said, I was the witness for Phil and Liz, along with Phil and I's other college roommate, Kevin. Gary did not just make us feel like witnesses. Gary included both Kevin and myself in the ceremony by asking us to do readings for the bride and groom. In doing so, this made the ceremony much more intimate not only for Phil and Liz, but for Kevin and myself- all four of us have been very close friends for a decade since we all met in college. Not only was it great to see two of my closest friends married, it was an honor and a privilege to be included in the ceremony, a memory all four of us will remember and cherish for the rest of our lives. It was a perfect marriage ceremony for myself, Kevin and of course, the bride and groom- Phil and Liz. Gary made this possible and we couldn’t imagine having it done with anyone else. We all highly recommend Gary for your wedding! Thanks again Gary- and congrats to Phil and Liz on a marriage that will be one of the strongest I have ever seen.

w us as a couple in order to make our ceremony personal and genuine. Furthermore, he incorporated our children into the ceremony through a family medallion presentation which was so special and unlike anything we had seen prior. Everything Gary did made our wedding the perfect occasion.

and then incorporated them into the ceremony. He created the ceremony based on what we told him we wanted and has an great personality. He was making jokes with the bridal party by the end of the rehearsal dinner.

a package with a wealth of information which provides a guide to help you create your wedding. On your wedding day, Gary puts you totally at ease and guides you through the whole ceremony. Remember the conversation you had with Gary as he will seamlessly incorporate tidbits of stories you shared into your ceremony with a touch of humor. Our rings were misplaced during the ceremony, but it didn’t become an issue, as Gary had a few spares with him (prepared for any potential mishap!). Our wedding was beautiful and we highly recommend Gary.

ons at the hotel, family from out of town arriving, people rehearsing their toasts, meetings of long-lost friends brought together by this event, and the common love shared for my daughter and her fiancé. ,I suspect any wedding is filled with mixtures of apprehension and anticipation, fun and the fear of the unknown, and the normal family dramas which show up at a time like this. Invariably, everybody has an opinion of how the wedding ceremony should go, or has no opinion at all and is just seeking guidance. I would imagine these elements can mix sometimes to create a tension that may go against the goals we all would wish, namely the happiness of the bride and groom,as they begin this most special chapter in their lives. In this context, what is called for in an officiant is the steady hand of a guide, a wedding "sherpa" to make us all feel safe, inspired, and uplifted, and Gary is that consummate "sherpa"-his focus, attention to detail, and humor are all great at erasing any tensions, thus ensuring the climate of the wedding event is a happy and exciting time. Mostly, he does this by remembering who is the "client"--the bride and groom. It is obvious to me as the father of the bride that his attention to them and their needs was paramount. I saw him bring to my daughter's day... a set of exceptional influence skills and rare emotional intelligence. I got to see him firsthand working to blend multiple ideas and points of view of how the "flow" of the wedding should be, from the family, the bride and groom, the wedding planner, and the hotel team at the actual wedding venue. Gary's experience brings a rare combination of warmth, flexibility, patience, and wisdom to guide people through such an important life event as a wedding, and makes sure all the stakeholders are heard. He knows when to speak up and offer ideas and counsel, and when to sit back and let the "clients" decide--no easy task. I know Gary does many weddings for many couples--and it might be easy to become jaded,as if each wedding was just another "gig". By contrast, I saw in Gary an ability to personalize the ceremony in clever ways to make it feel very tailored, not "canned" in any way-so the bride and groom could actually feel "he did it our way"-- I would highly commend him to your attention.

important part to me and I was nervous that it would a very plain, vanilla type ceremony. One of my husband’s coworkers had gotten married on the same ship and told my husband that if we had Gary Fine as our officiant we had nothing to worry about. He couldn’t stop saying enough good things about Gary. A week before the wedding we received a phone call from Gary. After that phone call I had no worries whatsoever about how the ceremony would turn out. In fact, there were multiple phone calls. Gary went above and beyond to walk us through the entire wedding itinerary, answer any and all questions, make suggestions when we were unsure about something, as well as get to know us and who we are as a couple. The wedding day came and I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. My ceremony was absolute perfection-very personable mixed with some comic relief. He introduced himself to ALL of my guests before the wedding while we waited to board the ship and was even able to include some of them in the ceremony too. All of my guests gave their compliments on the ceremony, saying that was the best ceremony they’ve witnessed. Mission accomplished. My goal that day was to marry my best friend and to have a memorable ceremony so I would never forget the best day of my life. This goal was accomplished because of Gary and his attention to detail. He loves what he does and there is clear evidence of that from the first time you speak with him. So if you are looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make it YOUR special day-look no further and give Gary a call. After the wedding all non sailing guest were exited off the ship while we continued to take photos and I was sad that I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to him before he left and thank him in person, so I ran to my room to text him thank you-that’s the kind of impression he left.

enjoyed Gary as he kept the ceremony relaxing. Being someone who was anxious about the whole ordeal, I was in search of someone who could keep the ceremony nice and calm. As soon as Gary arrived, he kept everything very personable. We had a small, intimate wedding and he made sure he knew who would be attending, even greeting them by name. The words Gary spoke during the ceremony truly sounded like he had known us forever, perfectly describing my fiance and I. When Gary went to quote song lyrics from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” I was simply astounded. I never told Gary that my son and I LOVE this movie, so I was in awe. He quoted “It’s simply meant to be.” Such a short and sweet quote from something near and dear to my son and I. Overall, he made our day so special with the little details he included, before, during, and after the ceremony. Not everyone takes the time out to learn these little details, so it shows that he really cares about each and every couple he encounters, ensuring that each and every ceremony has been precisely planned with it's own personal touches.

g and getting no where. Then we came across Gary Fine on the knot. He was SO prompt and answered us so quickly, was extremely friendly and professional, and we knew we had to meet him. When we met, Gary was so friendly, charasmatic, and genuinely wanted to get to know me and Chris and what our relationship was all about. After meeting with him there was no question we wanted Gary to marry us. He embodied everything we wanted as an officiant. On our wedding day he was outstanding. The ceremony was so meaningful without being too long or too short of a time frame. The ceremony was honestly our favorite part of the day. I can't even tell you how many people said "we usually don't even like the ceremony portion of weddings but he was amazing!" When Gary was performing the ceremony it didn't feel scripted whatsoever, it felt like he was speaking from the heart, and the few times I looked into the crowd at all of our guests, they were so engaged which made us so happy. If You want an incredible ceremony that captures the love you have for each other, Gary is amazing and truly made to perform wedding ceremonies. We were so lucky to have him be apart of our special day!

le process of finding an officiant can be a little nebulous. My husband and I are not particularly serious people, and knew we wanted someone with a big personality who could make our crowd laugh. I think we used the word "irreverent" in our initial inquiry. Gary delivered all of that and then some, without in any way taking the focus away from us or detracting from the more serious moments. Our wedding was a few months ago and, looking back, the thing that sticks out about Gary the most (besides his majestic mustache) is how much time and effort he put into getting to know my husband and me, both as individuals and as a couple. I think there was a quick questionnaire before our first meeting. There was a much lengthier in-person interview, where Gary gathered a lot of information about us and the type of ceremony we wanted. I'm sure the interview was helpful for him, but it was even more crucial for us because his pointed questions helped us focus on details that otherwise would have gone overlooked. (I certainly hadn't thought ahead of time about whether I wanted the groomsmen to walk people to their seats.) After the interview, there' was a pretty detailed "homework" we each had to complete separately, talking about the other person. After the homework, there were several emails and follow-up calls, all to ensure that we had EXACTLY the ceremony that we envisioned. Gary even helped tweak my vows a bit, in a completely non-invasive way. Cut to the Big Day. I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more. I cannot overstate how perfect the ceremony was. He just...got us. I'm not exaggerating when I say at least half of our guests said it was the best ceremony they'd been to. If you are looking for someone to read a script and guide you through the "I Do's" in 3 minutes flat, I'm sure Gary could do that. (So could your accountant.) But if you are looking for someone who will put some serious thought, effort and heart into your ceremony, Gary is your guy.

hat I wanted him to marry me and my (future) wife. Gary sat with us for 4 hours initially, just getting to know us. It was apparent right when we first met Gary that we wanted him to do our wedding. He was accommodating with the fact that we were a same sex couple, and did not have the typical ceremony or bridal party, as we had both females and males in each side of our bridal party. Honestly, I really cannot say enough wonderful things about Gary. He made us feel comfortable and accepted from day one. The ceremony was beautiful and exceeded my wildest expectations. Gary is accommodating to all religions, and view points. I recommend Gary without reservations.

passed. It was like talking to an old friend. My husband and I had no idea where to begin when it came to putting together the ceremony. Gary sent us a flash drive with readings, wording, blessings, and even music to give us some ideas. My husband loved the fact that the day of the wedding, Gary took the time to talk to each groomsmen and build a rapport, which was evident in their jokes and banter throughout the day. Our ceremony was perfect. We still get compliments on how the ceremony was so “us”. For example: we are HUGE Patriots fans. Gary found a way to tastefully slip that into the ceremony, along with a reference to our love for Tom Brady! After the ceremony, Gary mingled with our friends and family during cocktail hour and got to know some of our guests. People were SHOCKED to find out that Gary wasn’t a friend or family member who had known us for years; the ceremony was THAT personal. As an added bonus, after the wedding he took care of sending our marriage license to the town clerk while we were on our honeymoon! Gary, thank you SO much for making our ceremony so perfect. It was a day we’ll never forget!

e we finished, we were both convinced Gary was our guy. Beyond his years of experience, he made us feel comfortable and informed. His thorough care and communication crafted a beautiful wedding ceremony unique to us. There were fun moments for everyone involved and many people commented on how fantastic and memorable the ceremony was. We would strongly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking to have thier wedding day stand out from among the others.

een more right. Gary made us feel so comfortable and special. From the phone call before to gather information, to even taking the extra time to take pictures of us at the end. He even went as far as involving our son Austin in the ceremony which made him feel like he was apart of our big day! Being 9 months pregnant with our second child and with pneumonia, its justified to say I was not feeling my best, but Gary made our day. Our ceremony was thoughtful and to the point.. exactly what we wanted. We look forward to seeing him at our big wedding ceremony next May!

to be our chosen officiant! Gary has a way of getting to know couples that allow for the ceremony to be truly unique and special. We always appreciated how organized Gary was and how he encouraged us to give input on what we thought was really important. The day of the wedding was perfect and we couldn't have been more pleased with how the ceremony went (It was our favorite part!). Not only that, but our guests loved it because Gary included them and made it interactive. I will always cherish how Gary spontaneously had my 12 year old brother come and help with the ring ceremony- it was something I never thought of but made the day all that more amazing. 6 months later, we are STILL getting compliments from the guests on the ceremony. Most people say it is the best wedding ceremony they've ever been to! We would whole heartedly recommend Gary to any couple who is looking for a custom ceremony that is just. right. for. YOU!

ceremony, our guests were very much engaged and entertained and have mentioned several times How enjoyable It was. Gary took all of the tidbits of info that we gave him and made it uniquely us. My wife and I are huge Movie and Sci-Fi buffs and wanted some unusually different things incorporated into the ceremony and he was completely up to the challenge. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Experience to me is the most important part of an officiant. Gary has more experience than anyone I researched and is very reasonable for the services and stability he provides. He is worth every penny!

all got to know each other. I felt very comfortable by the end of that meeting and really looked forward to our ceremony. Gary assigned both of us "homework" and was very flexible with one of us (ahem, my husband) taking forever to complete said homework. He used everything we wrote and talked about earlier in the meeting and wrote it right into the ceremony, and it felt so personal and special because it was truly customized to us. It had the perfect amount of serious and humor (which is pretty much our relationship), which made it just perfect. Several of our guests have commented on what a great ceremony we had, that he really seemed to "get" us as a couple. I am so glad we decided to hire Gary, I would definitely recommend!

oke on our 60 year old friend. Gary helped us have our 60 year old friend be called up to pass out alcohol nips to all the adults to help fulfill her dreams of being our “flower girl”. Gary created the verbiage to call her up with and helped us coordinate an appropriate time to do so when our guests would still be attentive to enjoy the joke. Gary made our day so special, he was able to create the relaxed but professional and fun ceremony we always wanted. As well as he was quick to respond on any inquiries and was able to help coordinate a rehearsal for us to all be on the same page as well. I recommend Gary to everyone I hear is getting married, I don’t think you could find anyone else to help create and deliver your dream ceremony!!!

ove (because every love has a very different and beautiful story!) I wasn't expecting someone to put so much thought and care into making our wedding vows extra special, but he did and I am forever grateful

a where to start so we went on the knot and contacted any officiants in the area that seemed reputable. Gary was one individual who stuck out in our search because of all the positive reviews and testimonies, and the videos of past ceremonies that he officiated. We reached out to a handful but we were pretty excited when we got a call from Gary a couple days later saying he was available on the date we had planned. We spoke briefly on the phone so we could learn more about his process and so he could learn more about who we were and what we were looking for in our wedding ceremony. Following this conversation, Gary asked if we would come to his office and to continue the conversation and determine if it would be a good fit. We went into this meeting with little knowledge of what all goes into a ceremony. By the end of our discussion with Gary we felt much more comfortable with the process but we also spent significant time reliving our past moments in the relationship as Gary tried to learn more about us as a couple. The conversation was lighthearted and comfortable but purposeful. Gary was spending this time to help creative a narrative about us as a couple that he could use to better personalize the ceremony. With that being said, he spent all this time with us before ever bringing up the cost or putting any pressure on. When this topic of cost did come up in the end we were very happy with what was put on the table, it seemed like a great value based on Gary's reputation and based on what we had learned about his thoroughness. So we booked Gary as our officiant and between that time and the wedding Gary continued to learn more about us and he was always available for any questions we had up until the day of the ceremony. The actual ceremony was really a dream come true for us. We truly felt we could just be in the moment with nothing to worry about. A huge part of that could be contributed to the thoroughness of Gary leading up to the ceremony and his coaching throughout. Even with all the preparation we kind of forgot a lot of the little things in the moment but Gary was always there on queue to help things at least appear smooth. Along with this professionalism, the personality of Gary and his sense of humor came through in the ceremony. It was obvious how much time he had spent learning about us as a couple because the whole thing felt very personal. Overall as stated before, it was a magical day that really came together and stuck out thanks to the help of Gary Fine and Fine Weddings.

big difference. But he made our wedding day special. We love him so much!

never got back to us. I sent him several follow up emails and never heard from him. Now we are without an officiant and 40 days before our wedding. Definitely disappointed with this experience.

tations. I am sure if you need a more complicated wedding with a big crowd Gary would take the time to make your wedding day special.

d us about Gary was how much of a collaborative effort he makes constructing the wedding ceremony. Gary is a very considerate person and aims for the ceremony to be one that resonates perfectly with you and your partner. In our case, Gary incorporated elements of an Episcopal wedding ceremony, which was important to my wife, as well as shout outs to Stephanie's grandparents, whose 65th anniversary fell on our wedding day, and our beloved cat, Furson, mentions of our sports teams allegiances, and our divergent musical backgrounds. If you work with Gary, you can expect to put in more work as a couple than perhaps with other officiants. But the effort is so worth it, because in the end Gary will take the knowledge that you both have passed on to him, both during your discussion with him and in written assignments, to construct a beautiful, eloquent sermon that reflects your relationship. We were also impressed with how well Gary worked with those in the wedding party and staff at the venue. Gary definitely helped gave good advice to my groomsman to help keep me loose going into the ceremony, and I know that our coordinator at the venue felt like Gary was easy to interact with, too. Gary is a big-hearted person with a true passion for officiating weddings. He is generous with his time, and does a great job in getting to understand the nature of your relationship and your personalities. His words made us laugh, cry, and smile. At the end of the ceremony we knew it could not have gone better. Many thanks to you, Gary–you hit a homer over the Monster and onto Landsdowne Street.

He listened to what our vision was for the ceremony (length, content, that we really wanted it to be personal) and he made that happen. Our guest still talk about our ceremony and how they actually enjoyed it! We didn't really know where to start or what we wanted in our ceremony and he gave great guidelines and examples to choose from that helped us build the content and Gary personalized it and delivered a great final product.

ed a few J.P's that I found off of a google search with little or no response from them. We were getting very discouraged because we were on a tight budget as well a time restraint and wanted our wedding ceremony to be special. When I found the Knot, I searched for locally rated officiants. That is when I found Gary Fine. What drew me to him were his very personal and highly rated reviews from couples who had chosen him. I took a chance with my wedding being less than a month away. I heard back from Gary almost immediately and he set up a time to meet with us within a week of talking to him. He met with us for over 3 hours to get to know us as a couple and to get a feel for what would personalize our ceremony to match our personalities and relationship. When I say he exceeded our expectations I would not be doing him justice. One of the things that blew our minds was his ability to include my 7 year old step daughter into our ceremony. He very graciously added the three ring element to our ceremony to symbolize our unity as a family. To include her meant more to us than words could describe. She wears the three rings pendant necklace that she got during the ceremony everyday and explains to everyone what it is and what it symbolizes. My husband and I could not have chosen a better, more caring person to officiate our wedding. My words cannot do him justice. He made our wedding a day we will never forget. We cannot thank him enough for all the effort, extra attention, and care he put in for our unique and special situation. In our eyes, the other officiants did not work our for a reason. It was because we hadn't found the perfect fit which turned out to be Gary Fine.