About this vendor
Hello! Thank you for visiting my listing. I have performed weddings for more 15 years. If you are looking for someone who is warm and personal, professional and experienced, organized and creative, plus so much more - than shoot me an email.
I have performed ceremonies throughout RI, MA, and CT.
I now offer photography and have created a special elopement package that includes your ceremony and professional photos.
Congratulations on your engagement!!!
Services:
Elopement with or without photography
Marriage Renewal
Wedding
Wedding Rehearsal
Pre and Post Wedding Counseling (my favorite and this is different than our planning discussions)
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
- Catholic
- Protestant
- Quaker
- Interfaith
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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We were a little uncertain how to go about finding an officiant for an outdoor, house-and-garden wedding, but we reached out to Debbie and she made the process so easy and brought the most wonderful warmth and calm to our ceremony. We had a couple of calls ahead of the day where Debbie asked thoughtful questions and talked to us about our relationship. She shared draft materials and resources to help us lay out how we wanted our ceremony to look, which were all really helpful. I grew up Catholic, and I was worried that our wedding wouldn't feel "real" because it wasn't happening in a church, but Debbie dealt with that so well and put together enough structure to let it shine.
We opted not to look at Debbie's reading ahead of time (she was easy to trust), and on the day she just blew us away with her thoughtfulness, warmth, and light. She really listened and thought deeply about what we had said in our phone conversations. You would have thought she'd known us for years.
I could not recommend her services more highly.
My husband and I feel so blessed to have had Rev. Deborah Faith as our officiant on our wedding day. She took the time to meet with us beforehand to get to know us as a couple, and she gave us such great ideas for our ceremony that we would not have thought of on our own! She worked with us to create the wedding ceremony of our dreams, and we will never forget how special it was! We would highly recommend her to anyone!
Could not have been more thrilled with Rev. Deborah Faith as our officiant! She was so patient, calm, positive, and easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone!
Deborah was a wonderful Officiant at our wedding. She met with us multiple times prior to our wedding and constructed a great ceremony with certain elements that we wanted. We were grateful to have found her!
Deborah was very easy to work with! She had a lot of helpful resources that allowed us to create a wedding ceremony that was special to us. She was organized during the planning process and composed during the ceremony. We would definitely recommend working with Deborah.
Deborah officiated our wedding in Newport in September 2022 and it was an absolute pleasure! Her comforting and calm demeanor made her presence so special during our wedding ceremony. Deborah was so easy to work with and was attentive to our wants throughout the planing process to create our dream ceremony. We would recommend her for your ceremony!!
Deborah was amazing to work with! She took the time to get to know us with a few calls and wrote a beautiful ceremony! She was very accommodating - printing our written vows and handing them to us to read. I highly recommend Deborah as your next wedding officiant.
Very professional, supportive, and flexible in creating a personalized experience.
Deborah was absolutely wonderful to work with for our parents 50th anniversary surprise vow renewal ceremony. She was extremely supportive throughout the planning process, and facilitated a beautiful small family ceremony at Colt State Park. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or hire again!!
Deborah did such a wonderful job officiating our wedding this September. She provides you with a guide to help make decisions on how you want your ceremony to go which is very helpful. Then she writes your ceremony and gives it to you to review beforehand. She met with us twice before our wedding and is always quick to respond to emails. She has a lovely, calm personality and we knew right away she was the perfect match for us. Our guests told us how beautiful our ceremony was and I couldn’t agree more. Hiring Deborah Faith was one of the best decisions we made toward having a perfect wedding.
Deborah Faith was absolutely phenomenal! She is the best officiant out there and would highly recommend her service to anyone! Not only was she professional and eloquent the day of our wedding ceremony, but Deborah Faith also made time to meet with us over zoom to go over our ceremony. She even offered assistance in writing our vows! Her ceremony document has tons of amazing ideas and we ended up using her Wine Capsule and Love Letter portion which made our ceremony even more special.
Deborah Faith did an extraordinary job as officiant at our wedding. She helped both my husband and I feel comfortable with her calm demeanor. Deborah walked us through the process and was there every step of the way for questions. She is very kind, professional and helpful if you are in search of a wonderful officiant look no further than Deborah Faith!
What makes Deb so special is that she has an ability to intuitively co-create the ceremony with couples. My husband and I found the process easy, fun, heart-felt and comfortable.
Deborah was very responsive, professional and easy to work with. She took the time to get to know us and to customize our wedding ceremony. She is a very positive, upbeat person. We were extremely satisfied with her!
My wife and I were referred to Deb by a friend of ours, and we are so happy we chose her to officiate our wedding. From the start Deb was thoughtful, calm, attentive, and responsive to any questions we had throughout the process. We made some game time decisions to change parts of the ceremony days before the wedding, and she was more than willing to adapt on the fly to whatever we wanted! Deb’s calm voice and demeanor made my wife and I feel present in what everyone told us would be a fleeting moment. I would highly recommend working with Deb for your big day!
My husband and I loved working with Deborah! She was so helpful when it came to finalizing our vows and how our ceremony would flow. Deborah is a professional, but also great at making you feel truly comfortable.
Deborah was absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I are truly blessed to have found her!
Deborah was so excellent to work with. She was kind and thoughtful and was very careful to respect our wishes when planning our wedding ceremony. We were from out of town, so weekday planning wasn't possible for us, but Deborah met with us 3 different times on weekends leading up to the wedding to connect with us and put together a wedding ceremony that reflected us as a couple. We are very grateful to Deborah and highly recommend her!
Rev. Deborah was such a pleasure to work with! She was very prompt in responsiveness to our emails and texts, and was available to be present for our rehearsal that was scheduled during normal work day hours -- which was very appreciated! Our ceremony was truly special and unique to fit Dylan and I and she included many personal touches in her sermon that really tied everything together perfectly. Dylan and I wrote our own vows and Rev. Deborah was very helpful along the way with giving us advice on writing them. She was also a great support for my husband as he stood nervously awaiting for me before the ceremony started. He said she really calmed his nerves and helped minimize his anxiety about speaking in front of a crowd. I highly recommend her if you are looking for an affordable officiant that is funny, caring, and easy to work with!
Deb was our day-of coordinator for our big day. Initially, we weren't going to hire one, but with our ceremony and reception in two different towns, we started to feel a bit panicked about making sure that all of the wedding participants were where they were supposed to be at what time. We met Deb at Panera for coffee and discussed our details with her. She contacted each and every one of our vendors, including the coordinators at our church and our reception venue, and put together a detailed breakdown of the entire day. It was so easy to email to the wedding party, and everyone knew where they needed to be. She was there for the the entire getting ready process, making sure that we were all on track with our schedule, and made sure all of the vendors were on time as well. Deb was an incredible support system for the planning process, and really kept us organized the day of the wedding! I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Rev. Deborah was amazing! She was so kind, professional, and easy to work with. We felt at ease around her from our first meeting. She hand crafted a beautiful on-site ceremony that was exactly what we wanted. She made it personal and special, but kept it concise--perfect!
Deborah is wonderful! She is so kind, thoughtful, and sweet - we felt like we've known her for years. She was very helpful in planning our ceremony and was able to provide lots of suggestions/examples of what we could do. We met with her several times in person and she made us feel so comfortable both during these meetings and the actual ceremony. During the rehearsal, she was a calming and confident presence that put us at ease for the ceremony the next day. We have gotten lots of compliments about our short and sweet ceremony and we can't thank Deborah enough for everything - it was better than we could have imagined!
Rev. Faith was able to accommodate our every need and want for a perfect wedding day! She is incredibly sweet while maintaining her professionalism! We highly recommend her!
Rev. Deborah Faith is the kindest and most caring officiant we could have found, and we're so glad we found her on The Knot. Over the course of our 1+ year engagement, we communicated over video chat (not local), e-mail, calls, and met a couple of times in person when we visited Newport. In every meeting, she took the time to get to know us and delivered a beautiful ceremony on the big day. She provided guidance and ideas around the ceremony program and helped make it truly special and personal for us. We can't imagine having had any other officiant. Thank you for being there for us over our long engagement and we're grateful to now call you a friend!
Deborah showed up on time, was very professional, and instrumental to helping us before the wedding. She helped us through the details of the ceremony and was otherwise a friendly and calming presence. We appreciate all she did for us and would recommend her anytime!
Our need to use her services was unexpected and we were so lucky she was available. Her reply to our request was very personal and heartfelt compared to others, and the ceremony had the same feeling. She made it easy meeting with us and discussing our plans. Within plenty of time we received a copy of her write up and we were able to make changes if desired. After reading it, it was hard to believe she had just met us. My husband is Deaf and she was very understanding with Deaf culture. She even asked how to sign some words to better communicate. The best part was the day of, when she met me outside the venue and gave me a hug! She made sure I got inside without being seen by the groom ;) The ceremony began on time and couldn't have been better.
Early on in our wedding planning, we thought we'd select a family member to officiate, but after speaking with Deborah, we knew we wanted to scrap our original idea. Deborah was so calming (this comes in handy as the day gets closer) and easy to work with. She gently guided us as we struggled to find the perfect words for our big day. The ceremony was amazing, and so many people mentioned how wonderful she was. It was personal, heartfelt and so incredibly special. We were so thankful to have Deborah be a part of our day!
Deborah Faith is the best! We had our original consultation on the phone and proceeded to have two in-person meetings to discuss our ceremony program. She was extremely supportive and helpful in providing guidance and direction throughout the planning process. She was completely dedicated to learning about our relationship and what we envisioned for our ceremony.
At the rehearsal and ceremony, Deborah was wonderful! She created a loving and beautiful program - her words captured our love for each other and everyone present. We can thank her enough and definitely recommend her for your wedding day.
Rev. Deborah is one of the kindest, most articulate people you will ever meet. She delivered a very personal and beautiful ceremony for us and listened very carefully to what we wanted. The end product was excellent, and we couldn't be happier! Book Rev. Deborah!
We found Deborah online and met with her prior to hiring her as our officiant. She is such a sweet and kind person, and was so easy to work with to plan our wedding ceremony. Her planning materials were beyond helpful in putting together the ceremony, and she was receptive to our feedback as we moved into the rehearsal and actually ceremony. We highly recommend her for anybody looking to have a memorable ceremony, as well as an easy process to get there!
When we began to plan our wedding, I regretted that we did not have a family member or friend that could act as officiant. Finding Rev. Deborah was the next best thing! She quickly felt like an old friend. We planned our wedding from across the country, and Rev. Deborah was easy going and flexible. She was helpful in choosing a location, and embraced and encouraged our vision. We worked together on the ceremony, and our guests were moved and captivated. Most importantly, Rev. Deborah met us where we were at, as individuals and a couple. She worked with us in the months leading up to the wedding and was an important and supportive part of the process. She truly listened and accommodated our needs and wishes. We had a unique and beautiful ceremony on the beach and Rev. Deborah was an integral part of that. I'm so happy we choose her as our officiant!
I found Deborah through wedding wire after a wedding date changed caused us to lose our first officiant. She celebrated both secular and religious ceremonies of every kind, which was exactly what we were looking for. She was great with scheduling meetings and so incredibly sweet and kind.
She met with us a few times to understand what we were looking for in a ceremony, and outlined the whole thing with us. She offered guidance on writing our own vows, and she herself wrote a beautiful introduction and drew inspiration from our Irish heritage to craft a short, but sweet ceremony.
Her pricing and value were both fantastic, and she does offer rehearsal services and a military discount. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a secular, spiritual, or interfaith wedding officiant.
My Husband and I were married 4 months ago and Rev. Deborah Faith performed the ceremony. We were extremely pleased with her services, preparedness and personal touches.
She met with us in far enough in advance to get to know us as a couple, and we had many options to choose our vows and readings from.
She made this a truly wonderful and memorable experience. We highly recommend her.
Sincerely,
Yvonne & Joe
Deb has been a family friend since I was a little girl, she also used to be my babysitter ! So to be able to have her be a big part of my special day was incredible! She is beyond helpful and goes above and beyond to make your ceremony what you've always dreamed of! I highly recommend deb!
Deborah officiated my ceremony last June and did a wonderful job. She was sensitive to our needs and our family's requests. Deborah was very responsive and patient throughout the planning process (I asked a lot of questions). She was so supportive at the wedding. She We received lots of compliments about the service. It was such a special day and Deborah was a big part of that!
We found Deborah through this site and had her officiate at our wedding in June. We were a little nervous hiring someone from a website, considering she was going to be the main person for the Ceremony and we didn't know anything about her.
Our first meeting was really all that was needed, she made us feel instantly at ease and really is the kind of person where you meet her and automatically feel like you've known her your whole life!
She worked with us creating the perfect wording to match our personalities! The ceremony was flawless. We were super pleased with everything!
If you are reading this then you are probably searching. So, one thing I can tell you with total confidence is that your search is most probably over.
We felt a heartfelt connection with Deborah almost from the moment we met her. She is warm and sincere and was completely engaged in OUR interests and needs. Her approach to the entire process completely diffused our anxieties and she helped us plan and enjoy our wedding as our partner - with every step.
Without exaggeration Deborah gave us everything we needed and so much more. She listened to our interests, she respected our boundaries, she shared and encouraged our ideas and she just gave us attention and support all along the way. She was completely flexible and accomodating. There were many times that Carole and I said to each other "Can you imagine what this would be like trying to plan this thing with anyone else?".
Deborah clearly helped us plan and have the perfect wedding day. Please re-read that last statement (keyword: perfect). Now understand that our ceremony took place OUTDOORS in the rain and 45 mph winds with 45 degeree temperatures and no shelter. We changed the site 2 hours before the wedding and Deborah never blinked an eye. And in the end we feel we had the perfect wedding. That's how warm she made us feel. OK...so her fingers were blue - but she made US feel warm. :-)
Understand that this is not any exaggeration or a sales call. We simply feel that she is everything you need and nothing that you don't. She is as genuine as her first impression and we would suggest that you should have no doubts once you have chosen to share your wedding with her.
Congratulations on THIS decision - now all the next ones will be easier.
Deborah did a wonderful job on Barry & my wedding. We had a hand fasting ceremony & Deborah took the time to help with the research so we could have a perfect ceremony.
The moment we met her, she set the mood for our wedding. We both liked her immediately & felt so comfortable in her presence. We knew we'd made the right decision.
Any couple looking to get married should definitely call Rev Deborah Faith.
After meeting with Rev.Deborah Faith just once, we knew there would be no one else to share our experience with. She was openly sensitive and professional with our intentions. She embraced our desire to unite not only ourselves, but our blended family as one. Her warm heart and joyful spirit delivered a unity that was most unique, conveying a completely intimate experience for each of us. I highly recommend Deborah and the passion that fills her spirit.
Reverend Deborah Faith was AMAZING to work with. She was so accommodating and kind and generous throughout the process. She met with us several times to make sure that we were having the ceremony of our dreams. She offered great suggestions and she did an amazing job at the ceremony. She was warm, eloquent, and so perfect for us. She will do an amazing job for your ceremony. She was so involved in our process which I so much appreciated, and she even gave us a keepsake for our ceremony, which I LOVED!! She is truly amazing, a beautiful human being with a huge heart. I really, really recommend her, she is so special!
I just got married 3 weeks ago. I've planned everything out months before and thought I was done planning everything.. But I forgot one small detail. I needed someone to actually marry my husband and I! I was scrambling around the net, looking at websites of different officiants. None of them really sparked my interest, until I landed on Deborah'a page! I knew from reading her website that we would click and she'd probably be the one to marry us. I sent an email and withing a couple hours, I had a very pleasant email, introducing me to her services. After reading, I replied back and we set up a meeting. The meeting went smoothly and we asked Deborah to be the one to marry us. We had about 5 weeks to go until our ceremony. She was in contact with me several times a week to see how things were going and if I needed help with anything. My husband and I wrote our own vows and she was always willing to help us out if we got stuck. On the day of the wedding, Deborah arrived about an hour before my ceremony. We talked a little and I finished getting ready. Next time I saw her was when I walked down the Isle. The ceremony flowed beautifully and she was very comfortable the entire time, adding personality to the entire ceremony. The ceremony was about 20 minutes and it was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. We even got compliments from our guests saying how they enjoyed our ceremony and our officiant. If I ever need a vow renewal or know someone getting married, I will definitely recommend Deborah! Thants for making our day perfect!
Deborah Faith was our officiant on 5/31/2014. She helped us seamlessly customize our vows specifically for us. Our vows were not just words, but they was what defined our love and marriage. The best part of our vows was that it was more spiritual than religious and it came from the heart. She was very flexible with our crazy schedules which made a huge difference and she responded to questions and concerns in a timely manner.
This was the second marriage for both of us and Debbie was very helpful with ideas for an older couple like us. We wanted to keep things simple and meaningful and she guided us to create just that for our wedding. We wanted to incorporate the spiritual with the secular and she helped us attain a near perfect balance. When we met, she let us take our time and was open to any discussion we needed. I should also mention that Debbie was also the officiant at my daughter's wedding back in October of 2010.
Nancy and I highly recommend Deborah Faith. You will not be disappointed.
Rev. Deb Faith was a breath of fresh air in our wedding planning process. My husband and I were planning our wedding from across the country and Deb made it very easy to communicate via email/phone to build our wedding ceremony. She was super accommodating and helpful where we needed guidance and ideas. She is calm and warm and exactly the type of person with good energy you would want to welcome you into marriage.
Deborah did an amazing job at our wedding! She made my husband and I feel so calm and was able to take our vision of our own unique, personalized wedding ceremony and make it come to life. We stayed in great communication before the wedding and she helped make our day perfect. Deborah is so kind, caring, and loving and she made our day so special! I would highly recommend her!!!
Deborah is a very kind person and you can tell that she really loves what she does. She helped us a great deal with our ceremony format and we were able to mix and match- the ceremony was outdoors but we wanted to have a relgious bit not so traditional ceremony. She was great. We were really glad to have met her and that she was a part of our wedding day. We had a meeting, we communicated often through e-mail and phone calls, she came to the rehearsal, wedding, and filed our certificate in a timely manner so my wife could do her name change.
Debbie is so kind, sweet, spiritual, and just exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. It was great because friends of ours had her as their wedding officiant just the week before! She was so wonderful to work with and you can tell that she loves what she does.
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