Jeddah Vailakis, Elegant & Heartfelt Ceremonies

s". I think it was moving, personal, and perfect. Thank you, Jeddah!

inary grace and great care she molded our ceremony into a very personal, moving and beautiful experience, the memory of which we shall treasure the rest of our lives. She even aided us in our selection of an appropriate venue. We will be forever grateful to her for creating a magical beginning to our journey together. ❤ Alex & Steve

rm and we couldn't have picked a better person to guide us into marriage.

supportive. She even agreed to officiate our legal marriage on our original wedding date, in addition to officiating our larger ceremony and celebration almost a year later. When it came to our larger ceremony and celebration, we were blown away with how special and personalized Jeddah made it feel. We actually received so many compliments about our ceremony and how touching it was. Overall, Jeddah is a calming and supportive presence that feels so comforting during the planning process as well during the more hectic and nerve-wrecking parts of a celebration. If you are looking for an interfaith officiant who can create an intimate and personalized feel for your ceremony, there is no better choice in the NY area than Jeddah.

d I and boy did Jeddah nail it. Jeddah took the time to get to know us (even though we really had only one week to prep together!!!) by the time of the ceremony it felt like she knew us deeply. She has such positive, warm, and loving energy. It would be a mistake not to go with Jeddah because she's that spectacular!

not at all stuffy or formulaic. She helped us navigate the challenging task of writing our own vows, which made the ceremony even more special for my wife and I. She also flawlessly accommodated all of our requests to handle delicate family situations and adjusted her words to reflect our spirituality vs. sticking to a set playbook. Multiple guests (and my wife and I) felt that the ceremony Jeddah officiated was the highlight of the entire wedding event, which goes to show how fantastic of a job she did. I would highly recommend Jeddah to any couple looking for an officiant to facilitate a spectacular and meaningful ceremony at their wedding.

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ng. We heard rave reviews from our guests and the ceremony that Jeddah created was perfectly curated for us.

y to pick ourselves. She provided the perfect balance between seriousness and humor, which was important to us. Her attention to detail, dedication to her promises, and ability to truly understand what each couple wants in a ceremony easily makes her one of the most wonderful officiants. Finding an officiant was initially an uncertain task for my wife and I, as neither of us were living in New York, though we married in Brooklyn however we planned everything from Texas. We came across Jeddah after spending months online trying to find the right officiant. From our initial conversation on FaceTime we knew that she was “the one” for us. We immediately felt at ease with her preparation, warm demeanor and stellar track record. She explained her process clearly and took the time to connect with us. In the months leading up to our wedding, Jeddah made herself available countless times and was always there to answer any questions or ease any stress. Initially, we did not know what we wanted our ceremony to look like but, we knew we wanted it to be a representation of the both of us. Jeddah was so patient with us. She never rushed us or pushed us to do anything we didn’t feel comfortable with. If we changed our mind about something she was supportive and encouraging. Her advice and words truly helped my wife and I through the entire wedding process not just the ceremony. She guided us so gently and with so much love. Her questionnaire was thoughtful and made creating our ceremony easy. It also allowed for my wife and I to slow down and connect with each other before the wedding. After going through the process with Jeddah, we were both excited about the ceremony itself, and on the day of our wedding, that’s when Jeddah really shines. By getting to know us as a couple and knowing what we were looking for, she delivered a ceremony that was beyond our wildest expectations. It was heartwarming, funny, and it felt like she’d known us for years. Jeddah was heaven sent for us! Honestly, if you’re looking for an officiant, please choose Jeddah. You will not regret it, and your ceremony will be something that you and your spouse can look back on fondly for years to come. We cannot thank her enough for the beautiful moments she created for us. With gratitude -MM

re-visit special moments in our relationship. Meeting her in NYC was a helpful step to really know we were making the right choice - she was so warm and connected with us instantly. She was very thorough & explained her process to us upfront so we knew what to expect throughout the entire planning process. Her follow-up questionnaire was very detailed which helped form our ceremony & allowed us a great timeline to write our vows which meant a lot to us. Jeddah's personality was contagious, she had everyone in the room filled with tears & laughter connecting with our family & friends. Our guests still commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. We are so grateful to have found her and have had her as part of our most special day.

o create our unique and beautifully personalized wedding ceremony which we will never forget. She helped Andrew and I feel truly special and on such a big day and that was such a blessing. You WANT Jeddah on your team for whatever your big-day looks like, she is a truly inspirational, caring, kind, and beautiful person, inside and out!

this with Jeddah. She has such a beautiful and light spirit and was able to pull out of us all of the detail she needed to build an extremely beautiful ceremony incorporating our words with specific readings and stories we wanted to include but importantly with the setting and landscape of rolling hills and quiet, gentle breezes. We had just enough interaction that didn't feel like "work" and we had fun answering her questionnaire. It was just an absolute delight having her near. Strongly recommend.

cts of the event, and helped us stay centered on the day of the wedding. As for the ceremony itself, we were so moved by Jeddah’s words. She used our stories in a way that illuminated our relationship not only to our guests, but to us. We were hoping for a ceremony that expressed the joy and seriousness of the occasion, and Jeddah did just that. She even managed the noise of an interrupting train with humor and grace! We strongly recommend her to those looking for an officiant who will truly get to know you as a couple and craft a ceremony that is beautiful, meaningful, and personal. Thank you, Jeddah!

ra she has around her. She instantaneously makes you feel comfortable and confident in her. She provided a questionnaire to my then fiancé and I and captured all that explained our love our beliefs and totally and truly embodied who we were from our individual thoughts and from the perspective of the relationship. She truly put a spin on our wedding that is unforgettable. On our wedding day things were calm and then started to ramp up and my anxiety was creeping in but when Jeddah walked into our bridal suite and hugged me it was like magic and my jitters disappeared and I knew with her and my husband standing at the alter waiting for me, I was going to be just fine. Our guests loved her just as much as we did. I would love to get married over and over to see what she can deliver next. If looking for an officiant I without a doubt would recommended using Jeddah you will not be disappointed.

ura she has around her. She instantaneously makes you feel comfortable and confident in her. She provided a questionnaire to my then fiancé and I and captured all that explained our love our beliefs and totally and truly embodied who we were from our individual thoughts and from the perspective of the relationship. She truly put a spin on our wedding that is unforgettable. One my wedding day things were calm and then started to ramp up and my anxiety was creeping in but when Jeddah walked into our bridal suite and hugged me it was like magic and my jitters disappeared and I knew with her and my husband standing at the alter waiting for me, I was going to be just fine. Our guests loved her just as much as we did. I would love to get married over and over to see what she can deliver next. If looking for an officiant I without a doubt would recommended using Jeddah you will not be disappointed.

o a destination wedding a month ago, and at their very own wedding all they kept asking about was our “incredible officiant”. Wherever Jeddah is these days we hope all is well and hope we can cross paths again one day. Steve & Hayley, 6/9/17

akes her very endearing in both a one on one conversation and while officiating the ceremony. Our guests all raved about the ceremony and I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. Jeddah really made our big day extra special!

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nant and due too close to our wedding to attend. As soon as I met Jeddah, I knew we needed to restrategize and hire her as our celebrant. Jeddah's energy is incredible, and exactly the kind of soothing calm and groundedness I wanted around us on our big day. I was SO delighted when she shared that she was free and willing to work with us. We spent a few Skype and email sessions sharing our story with Jeddah and filling out separate questionnaires that revealed a bit about us as a couple and about our attitudes toward marriage. Although she'd never met Sean and had only met me briefly, Jeddah felt like a natural part of our ceremony and so beautifully incorporated what she'd learned about us to make the ceremony feel deeply personal and true to us. We had so many guests comment on her beautiful ceremony, and how it was one of the most beautiful and authentic that they had ever witnessed. I hope to always know Jeddah and to see our paths cross again and again throughout our lives.

nts and Jeddah was the obvious choice after our first conversation. For the first time in weeks, we felt as if we were actually getting married and not just planning an event :) During this phone call, we were excited and emotional and felt very lucky. Jeddah gave us homework and we took our time and went over the amazing materials she sent us. During the next call, Jeddah spent a lot of time trying to understand what the wedding means for us and how to tailor a ceremony that would be ours and not just her show. Jeddah arrived at the location and immediately everything went smoothly. Her experience shows! She has a way of making everything move along in the right direction while remaining pleasant and full of humour. And finally, the ceremony itself was magic! Jeddah has a magnetic personality and the final product was absolutely fabulous. She guided us skilfully through the ceremony and by the end there was not a dry eye in the room. We feel we were lucky to "stumble" upon Jeddah randomly through the internet and we hope this review will convince you to take Jeddah as your officiant and make your ceremony beautiful, emotional and most important, something that really tells the story of you.

changing our own vows. There is something just so special about sharing such an intimate part of yourselves with your most trusted friends and family. As excited as we were, we were terrified! Terrified we would be a puddle of emotions, unable to focus in on the moment, or one spouse's vows would far exceed the other's. Jeddah took care of ALL of that...and then some. Even let us know how to tweak our vows to mimic more of the other one's flow (because we didn't want to hear the other's until the day of!). We had multiple Skype conversations over the 6 or so months leading up to the day. Talked about our concerns, or whatever evolved from there. It's so easy speaking to her. She has this total 'fairy godmother-esque' vibe. We got our 'homework' - an email consisting of a myriad of intimate couple questions to further let her in on your relationship. That's the greatest part about her. She takes the time to get to know you so she can create a ceremony specifically tailored to the two of you. On the day of the wedding I actually got emotional when she greeted us at the venue. During that time it was feeling overwhelmingly chaotic...and when I saw her I immediately knew I could decompress with her one hug. Everyone guest at the reception mentioned how beautiful the ceremony was and that it was their favorite part! We couldn't be more pleased with Jeddah. If you want an unforgettable event...look no further!