5 out of 5 stars and 19 reviews
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(19)Greater NY Metroplitan area (will travel)
About this vendor
Hello, I am Rabbi/Cantor Marcey Wagner and I truly enjoy officiating at weddings in my hometown of Long Island as well as in destinations far and wide. I pride myself in being an experienced and welcoming professional who creates ceremonies that are meaningful and are inspired by the stories of those saying “I do”. I specialize in Jewish ceremonies that incorporate diverse spiritual traditions from around the world, from the past, and new modern innovative ones as well.
I have has been officiating weddings for many years and I welcome couples from all walks of life. My spiritual training includes a Masters Degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary, but my true education comes from spending time upon the pulpit. and my years of experience working with couples and families. Whether celebrating a traditional event or a modern affair, I always do my very best to listens to couples' needs and their creative vision.
I meet with couples several times in person or virtually to discuss their upcoming ceremony and what they would like it to express. I encourage to-be-weds to make their ceremony personal and celebrate it in their own way. As a trained cantor as well as a rabbi, my singing of the traditional prayers adds to the beauty of the ritual elements of the ceremony.
I will always make myself available for pre-marriage counseling sessions, if couples request them. My contact information is always provided to each couple so that I can be reached at any time with questions large and small. My goal is to make the wedding experience one of joy and to diminish any anxiety.
Details
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Jewish
- Conservative
- Reform
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Rabbi Marcey was wonderful from the moment we first spoke. She clearly explained the customs and traditions she could incorporate to match the type of wedding we wanted. She truly ...
got to know us and was always responsive to my questions. She conducted a beautiful ceremony that was personalized to who we are that was fun and entertaining for our guests, yet still traditional and romantic. She has a beautiful singing voice too! Highly recommend.
Rabbi Marcey is fantastic. She spent a ton of time with me and my husband before the wedding going over every detail and explaining the importance of each custom to us (and letting...
us choose which ones to include as she got to know us), which was especially important to my husband. She made sure the ceremony was meaningful and so deeply personalized to us—each decision really felt like ours. Rabbi Marcey had each of us write why we want to spend the rest of our lives with the other person, and she read our responses as part of the ceremony. It was so deeply moving and personal. Many friends and family said it was the best ceremony they’d ever seen—familiar, intimate, and warm while not being too serious. I will say that the ceremony was a bit longer than expected, but everyone said it didn’t feel that long at all. Lastly, it’s worth noting that she was able to start the ketubah signing right at sundown, which I know is sometimes hard to find with more Conservative rabbis. You cannot go wrong with Rabbi Marcey!
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Marcel was amazing! She explained everything to the guests as the ceremony took place. She has an amazing voice and is kind, calm and patient! The ceremony was perfect!
I cannot praise Rabbi Marcey enough! From our first email communications with Rabbi Marcey to our first call she was to welcoming and excited to work with us. I was determined to s...
how respect to my husband’s family and his religious upbringing, just as he had done for me and Rabbi Marcey made that happen for us. Not only did she meet with us several times throughout the year of planning, but she also sent us questionnaires that she used to create the ceremony we wanted. I knew I had wanted her to perform our ceremony quickly after reading raving reviews, but when she told my husband and I that she would more than love to coordinate our ceremony with my Hindu priest, I was so impressed. To have Rabbi Marcey be so open and willing to do that solidified our desire to have her officiate our ceremony and what a BEAUTIFUL, heartfelt, emotional, and engaging ceremony it was. I truly hope that our videographer was able to capture all of it because it was just so amazing. She had the guests laughing and crying along. She explained every detail of the ceremony and our guests appreciated that so much. Her attention to detail is impeccable. She incorporated conversations we had had with her so beautifully into our ceremony. I also appreciated her prayers for my dad incorporated into the ceremony, as he had been hospitalized the morning of our wedding. After the ceremony and throughout this week, I have had several people complement our ceremony and how engaging and wonderful Rabbi Marcey was. The only adverse thing I can say is that Rabbi Marcey was so determined to make sure we experienced the yichud, that I never got to say goodbye to her and thank her for giving us such a beautiful and memorable ceremony. I hope that my husband and I have the pleasure of working with Rabbi Marcey again in the future!
My husband and I were looking for a rabbi that could blend our different jewish upbringings together and Rabbi Marcey was absolutely perfect for the job. She has such a warm and we...
lcoming personality and takes the time to get to know you before the ceremony. She also walked us through all of the components of a jewish wedding ceremony and we were able to customize a ceremony that fit my reform style and my husbands conservative style wonderfully. All of our guests, even those who have never been to a jewish wedding, were blown away with our ceremony and we owe that praise 100% to Rabbi Marcey. She made the ceremony funny and sweet with many personal touches to our connection as a couple. You will be in good hands if you choose her as an officiant for your wedding!
My wife and I cannot say enough nice things about Rabbi Marcey! As one can imagine, planning a wedding is not easy. But she made this aspect seamless. We had multiple meetings (...
virtual and in-person) prior to our big day. She laid everything out in a clear and concise way and took time to answer all of our questions. As for the ceremony, it was organized, memorable and beautiful in every way. She was a pleasure to work with and we were so happy to have found her. Highly recommended!
Rabbi Marcey Wagner was amazing! She provided us with a wonderful, genuine, heartfelt ceremony that we will always remember. She makes the process very simple and is very helpful. ...
Thank you Rabbi Marcey for making our wedding ceremony one we will never forget.
Rachel and Ian Samlin
Rabbi Marcey was very friendly and helpful prior to the wedding. We had a few meetings virtually and she was very organized and answered our questions and provided us with the info...
rmation we needed. During the ceremony, Rabbi Marcey worked very well with the priest as they had worked together in the past. They blended the Jewish and Catholic traditions together perfectly. Several people told us it was a very beautiful ceremony.
Rabbi Marcey was the best decision we made for our wedding. I cannot tell you how many of my guests came up to me afterwards to tell me that this was the most amazing ceremony they...
had ever witnessed. From the very start, she took the time to get to know us over multiple Zoom meetings, fielding all of our questions and sharing her knowledge, for however long it took. After all, we had no idea what we were doing in the beginning, so she took us through all of the steps. She took the time to educate us on the significance of every Jewish tradition that went into our ceremony. She has a kind and nurturing demeanor, and these meetings were lots of fun. We trusted that we were in good hands right from the start and we were so completely right.
Our ceremony had all of the requisite Jewish elements in it that were executed flawlessly by Rabbi Marcey. Like she told us she would, she told the audience the meaning behind every tradition. She has a beautiful singing voice. The ceremony was both educational and beautiful to the ear.
I’m saving the best part for last. Our ceremony was personalized in such a way that my distant relatives now know who I am and who my partner is. Early on, Rabbi Marcey asked us as our “homework” to write her why we want to spend the rest of our lives together. She brought these excerpts to life in the ceremony---there was nothing cliché whatsoever about what we had to say about one another. Our unique identities shined through our words by way of Rabbi Marcey. She painted a picture of what a loving couple we are and showed our guests why we are so perfect together. This was unlike any other ceremony out there and better than anything we could have hoped for. Thank you Rabbi Marcey from the bottom of our hearts for such an unforgettable event.
We found Marcey through Unorthodox Celebrations and couldn't have been happier! As an interfaith couple, she did a wonderful job explaining the traditional Jewish elements of the w...
edding ceremony and respecting our wishes/vision for the ceremony. She really helped us effectively weave our ceremony together in a way that was both special and meaningful and we couldn't have been more pleased! Multiple people commented after the wedding how special and unique our ceremony was.
Rabbi Marcey's officiating was one of the highlights of our wedding. We had both a Catholic ceremony in a church and a Jewish ceremony at the reception venue. While that might soun...
d like a lot of ceremonies, Rabbi Marcey made it informative and entertaining for all of our guests, and touching and beautiful for my wife and I. She was very helpful throughout the entire process answering questions and even going out of her way to help us get a custom Ketubah. Rabbi Marcey was wonderful to work with and I highly recommend her services.
Rabbi Marcey was a wonderful and important part of our wedding. She was super attentive and helpful from the beginning of our initial conversation to the day we got married. She ...
is very easy going, warm, and was extremely accommodating to my husband and my requests. She worked with us to create the perfect ceremony and made sure we both felt comfortable on our wedding day. We highly recommend Rabbi Marcey for anyone planning a wedding ceremony. Thank you for helping make our day so special!!
Marcey was easy to work with, not only because she is highly organized and a great communicator, but also because she made my wife and I feel at ease right from the get-go. She wo...
rked with us to craft a ceremony which contained meaningful, personal details, while still feeling connected to historic, Jewish customs. Marcey is also extremely knowledgeable and taught us about both the components of a traditional ceremony and the different spiritual and academic approaches to same-sex ceremonies. She asked us poignant questions, the answers to which made their way into our vows and into Marcey's comments during our ceremony. Marcey's expertise, warmth, and genuineness permeated every interaction leading up to the wedding and shone through during the ceremony itself. We could not have been more pleased to have chosen Marcey to officiate our wedding.
Rabbi Marcey was our saving grace! We had to postpone our wedding several times due to Covid and made the decision to move forward with a small intimate wedding. Rabbi Marcey broug...
ht such joy and enthusiasm to our ceremony and co-officiated a truly beautiful interfaith ceremony. We cannot recommend her enough!
Rabbi Marcey Wagner officiated my wedding in the middle of a pandemic. I found her, highly rated on The Knot. After several zoo meetings and never actually meeting face to face, sh...
e managed to put together the most perfect wedding ceremony for us. It was personable and thoughtful and you would think that she knew us for years. All safety precautions were taken and she was so so sweet! I would 100% highly recommend using Cantor Marcey Wagner for your big, small, long or short wedding ceremony! She’s truly the best!!
Rabbi Marcey performed a beautiful ceremony. She was incredibly accommodating and lovely to work with. All the guests were blown away by talent, she is a true gem! Marcey made h...
aving a wedding in the time of COVID not only easy but enjoyable. She respected all of our wishes regarding safety and social distancing concerns. I could not have asked for a better ceremony. I HIGHLY recommend Rabbi Marcey to every couple!
We wanted a reform Jewish ceremony and was referred to Rabbi Marcey by my sister. What a blessing - pun intended. In only 2 weeks she met with us, got to know us, made a recommenda...
tion on a local artist who illustrated a beautiful ketubah, and even picked it up for us the day of our small Covid-free wedding! The ceremony was perfect - it aligned fully with the tone we wanted: modern, inclusive, loving. I highly recommend Marcey - she has the empathy and flexibility to tailor the ceremony to reflect your bond and sensibilities.
For our interfaith Christian-Jewish wedding, Rabbi Marcey seamlessly integrated the Jewish traditions of ketubah signing and seven blessings into our wedding day. Both our Jewish a...
nd non-Jewish guests loved it and appreciated the openness and warmth of Rabbi Marcey's approach to the traditions. She was so understanding and wonderful to work with!
Marcey was instrumental in creating the wedding ceremony of our dreams! Our preparations were efficient but extremely thoughtful, to craft a very personal and meaningful service. A...
nd Marcey’s delightful warmth and charisma (and gorgeous voice!) shined through to make the experience all the more wonderful. Our guests were all wowed, and we were over the moon…we couldn’t recommend Marcey more highly!
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Greater NY Metroplitan area (will travel)
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