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Rev Sandra Bargman

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(55)best-of-weddings

NYC Metro Area, Hudson Valley, and any destination!

About This Vendor

Rev Sandra Bargman * Unique, Heartfelt Ceremonies

Congratulations! It's my honor to join with you in celebrating your love & commitment. How will your ceremony reflect what you want to say, to each other, and to your family & friends. Intimate or extravagant, allow me to create a ceremony that reflects your unique love story and spiritual journey!

Details

Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Interfaith, Pagan, Secular, Spiritual, Unitarian
Wedding Activities
Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner

Rev Sandra Bargman Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Amanda H
Rev Sandra was a total DREAM. She was recommended to us by our venue when we asked about an officiant who was deeply spiritual and in touch with The Universe, held power and reverence, and able to tailor a ceremony to our unique bohemian/hippy...
style. We loved that she had so much experience in many different types of ceremonies (religious and non), so she brought this very spiritual and commanding quality to her work that we really felt safe with. Sandra listened to ALL of our many, many... MANY needs, ideas, concerns, specific word changes, etc and was patient and kind through the whole process. She allowed us a lot of freedom to come up with wording we felt more connected to, but also helped guide us when we needed her experience to know what would work best. Many guests commented on how much they loved her and asked WHO WAS THAT WOMAN??? SHE IS AMAZING! We definitely think so too. :) Sandra: Thank you for making our ceremony so personal and special. Thank you for opening your heart to us and being so generous with your time and skills. Thank you for being the vendor (above ALL our other vendors) who was always there for us, always available, always ready to listen and guide us, always thinking ahead, always ready to jump in and make things work (even more beautifully than planned). We are SO SO grateful to have found you and will treasure the memories of planning and celebrating our wedding with you and your wonderful husband. If you're reading this and looking for an officiant who will respect YOUR views, vision, and heart - Sandra is the one.
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2018
Thank you so much, A and J!! Love and blessings to you both!
Reviewed On 11/13/2020 by Arina and S
We eloped, and we could not have asked for a better officiant than Sandra. She really captured what we wanted in our small intimate ceremony. Furthermore, she was very responsive and adaptable when planning the ceremony. She shared a poem and ...
gave us a heartfelt toast! Can’t thank her enough!
Reviewed On 10/04/2020 by Caitie G
Sandra just officiated our intimate wedding a few weeks ago and made it such a special, magical experience. We met with Sandra several times over Zoom prior to our wedding and she truly took the time to get to know us both as people. The ceremo...
ny that Sandra crafted for us incorporated all the elements that were important to us tied together with her own style and values which worked so incredibly well. Our ceremony felt so sacred, meaningful, and forever memorable and we absolutely loved working with Sandra throughout the whole process as her style is warm, laid-back, and thoughtful. She is also very professional, responsive to emails, and organized. Our family continues to tell us what a wonderful presence Sandra was at our wedding and we couldn't agree more. We are so happy that we found Sandra and we can't recommend her highly enough.
Reviewed On 9/28/2020 by Ronna F
Sandra was the perfect officiant for our wedding. She communicated with us both prior to the ceremony and personalized it to our situation. Her sermon was heartfelt and inclusive of all that attended. I have the benefit of knowing her personal...
ly before choosing her to officiate. She made our ceremony exactly as we'd imagined. I'm so thankful that she was the one to marry us!!
Reviewed On 9/25/2020 by Francesca B
"We were so lucky to find Sandra to be the officiant for our elopement. We initially wanted a big wedding in Brooklyn, but due to Covid we had to down-size significantly. Then we decided on a simple in-person elopement, and even though it was j...
ust us and our photographer as a witness, Sandra delivered a heartfelt, meaningful ceremony for us. We even failed to fill out the ceremony license, not once, but twice! Sandra stayed calm and solved the issue for us on the spot. We are so grateful, and so happy for her officiating. She is, quite frankly, unbelievable." -FB and BB
Reviewed On 8/24/2020 by LORI H
Why are there so many 5-star reviews for Rev. Sandra on The Knot? Because she’s that good. I’ve known “Sandy,” as I call her, since college where she was a major talent… and still is. A beautiful person inside and out, she’s highly creative,...
deeply sensitive, wicked smart, thoughtful, kind and funny. She’s a consummate professional able to use her considerable organizational and directorial skills to make memorable events a reality. She has vision. She’s warm. She’s caring. Her’s is a calming, reassuring presence. Because of coronavirus, my partner and I wanted a simple civil/legal ceremony on ZOOM; and, of course, Rev. Sandra knew all about how to make that happen. Her advice and counsel guided us before, during and after. Once this terrible virus is beyond us, we plan to have an in-person, spiritual ceremony surrounded by family and friends. We wouldn’t dream of having anyone other than Rev. Sandra officiate. What a blessing to be in the hands of the best!
Reviewed On 8/19/2020 by Cat P
Rev Sandra Bargman is a remarkable officiant, and human being. Our wedding was anything but typical - my husband and I had been together for 16 years before we “tied the knot” and then we did it virtually, on Zoom. Our witnesses were in differe...
nt homes, our parents in other states, and the groom didn’t want a ring. Did any of this stump Rev. Sandra? Not for a moment. We talked on the phone, met on zoom, exchanged ideas for the ceremony. She listened carefully to what we had to say, and even to what we didn’t say (“I didn’t hear you mention X - do you want to consider that at all?”) She sent sample ‘scripts’ and we tailored it for our tastes. Just a perfect interaction to what could have been a very stressful time. Rev. Sandra is a compassionate, non-fru-fru officiant. She works with you to make the ceremony fit your needs, in a supportive and exciting way. We highly recommend her!
Reviewed On 6/16/2020 by Chris S
Initially we had planned to have our wedding ceremony at city hall, yet due to the pandemic we pivoted and decided on a zoom wedding ceremony for our closest family and friends. In the search for an officiant, we wanted someone who could create...
something that felt personal, was spiritual, and was flexible to working with technology and officiating our ceremony remotely/virtually. Sandra was all of those things and so much more. She took the time to understand us as a couple and what we were looking for over many calls and emails. She spent time crafting a ceremony that was exactly what we wanted - spiritual and heartfelt - with room for our families to deliver readings and space for us to deliver our own vows. She even set up a beautiful background in her home that looked great on the zoom call and was thoughtful enough to ask us what we thought she should wear. She offered her advice and expertise in thinking through how things would look to our audience and how we could adjust them for the camera. Her attention to these to details made our day seem that more special. Sandra delivered our ceremony, it’s foundation, prayers, vow and ring exchanges with emotion that was authentic and vigor that added life and momentum despite our physical separation. We are so pleased with our choice and we would recommend Sandra in a heartbeat! Thank you Sandra for making our wedding so special!
Reviewed On 5/28/2020 by Ann H
For our ceremony(ies), there was no other choice but Rev. Sandra Bargman. We have been working with Sandra to prepare our ceremony for our joyous May 2020 wedding with friends and family. As COVID-19 unfolded and we made the responsible but d...
ifficult decision to postpone our large ceremony, we felt compelled to retain some magic and celebration on our original May date. Sandra met our desire head on by designing a beautifully unique, physically-distant/virtual ceremony. Sandra in all her creative power executed a day that, despite our major shift in plans, photos with gloves and face masks, and a novel virus transmitting across the globe, simply, could not have been more perfect, precious, or us. To top it off, she incorporated multiple elements into our May ceremony that will be expanded upon when we can safely celebrate with all friends and family. Sandra is passionate, immensely creative, and a deep listener who reflects keenly on couples’ wishes to deliver exactly what she promises: ceremonies that are unique and heartfelt.
Reviewed On 2/12/2020 by Carl D
Wedding planning can be an emotional minefield. Sandra is the minesweeper from heaven. So kind, so patient. She has a whole array of different templates for services - I cried when I read the one that seemed to have been written especially for ...
us. She not only crafted an intimate, special, loving service, but hosted our small guest list as though they were her own family. If you're looking for magic and a spiritual safe haven, you found it with Rev. Sandra.
Reviewed On 2/10/2020 by Daniel W
Sandra created a ceremony for us that thoughtfully integrated elements of our histories and beliefs important to both of us as individuals and jointly. She is creative, organized, and has a great sense of humor. She brought all these qualities ...
to bear to create a beautiful, meaningful, and memorable ceremony.
Reviewed On 2/10/2020 by Alison R
Sandra was absolutely wonderful to work with! She really took the time to get to know us and make a personalized ceremony. One of the best things she had us complete was a pre-wedding questionnaire. All of the questions were thoughtful and she...
used our answers to personalize our ceremony. The day of the wedding, she was a calming presence. She came to visit both of us and gave us confidence that she had everything under control. The ceremony was everything we could have asked for and more. All of our guests absolutely loved her and said that we had the most memorable ceremony they had ever witnessed!
Reviewed On 1/22/2020 by Scott H
My husband and I had known Sandra personally for years and knew that we wanted her to officiate our wedding years before we got engaged. While we were already aware of her warmth and creativity, we were pleasantly surprised by how thoughtful an...
d prepared she was both during the planning process and on the day of our wedding. First, she helped us organize our thoughts (and feelings) with a thorough questionnaire that we reviewed all together as a group. She later helped us craft the structure of our ceremony drawing on her experience dealing with couples of different faiths and backgrounds. Ultimately, we were most grateful for how safe she made us feel throughout the day. Her presence was calming and reassuring in the midst of a lot of stimulus. We cannot recommend her more highly.
Reviewed On 11/05/2018 by SAMANTHA M
Sandra was everything we could of asked for and more! Her ceremony captivated us and our guests. Her attention to detail and her ability to weave whatever it is you like into your ceremony was uncanny! her suggestions for readings were perfect ...
and catered to a diverse group of guests. We would recommend her to anyone!
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Linda S
This WONDERFUL minister became such an integral part of our recent wedding. We LOVED her! Rev Sandra carefully listened to our story, our ideas and the vision for our ceremony. She really helped guide us through it all with so much patience, ex...
perience AND HUMOR! She thought of all the little things we hadn't which made the event go so smoothly and made us feel comfortable and relaxed. Everyone told us afterwards that the ceremony really captured the two of us perfectly (and Rev Sandra had so much to do with that!). Ever grateful. Thank you again!!!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Vicki L
Sandra truly took the time to get to know us and craft a ceremony that made our wedding everything we imagined it would be. Our goal was to incorporate personal gestures to one another while still acknowledging and incorporating religious tradi...
tions from our families. She really took the time to help us through that process to ensure we had the right balance, and a ceremony that felt like us. Just the number of compliments we received about the ceremony alone spoke volumes about Sandras work. The time she took to get to know each of us, and our story made the whole ceremony that much more personal. We are truly grateful to have had her as a part of our special day. - A and V
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Sara M
I have known Sandra since we first met in high school and got to know each other during drama and musical productions there over 40 years ago. We have not seen each other in the thirty years that I have lived in Europe, but knowing that she is ...
a passionate interfaith minister who presides over weddings, I turned to her for suggestions for my wedding ceremony. She took time to talk with me and then provided me with inspirational ceremony texts, which my husband-to-be and I used to craft our personal ceremony. As my husband is from Germany, and we had English-speaking and German-speaking guests, we found a lovely way to have a bilingual ceremony. Sandra was not able to be here, but my sister-in-law, Carolyn, who is an ordained Presbyterian minister, and my good friend of many years, Julia, presided over the ceremony. Carolyn had the primary role and spoke in English, while Julia spoke the same text translated into German. Our outdoor ceremony was in the sculpture garden of the park where a well-known local artist used to live and work. My uncle walked me down the path to the center of the circle where our guests among the sculptures of the park stood in a large half-circle to witness our ceremony. It was beautiful, personal, and meaningful, thanks very much to the words and ideas we began with from Sandra.
Reviewed On 10/24/2018 by Michelle F
I really cannot say enough good things about Reverend Sandra. It's extremely rare to find someone who is genuinely interested in getting to know you holistically - what you love, what you hate, what inspires you, etc. Meeting Sandra truly was t...
he very best thing about our planning process. She not only became a very fast friend, she took our vision and created a ceremony that was completely shaped around who we were, as individuals and as a couple. She is fast to make suggestions, and comfortable with incorporating your feedback. At the end of our wedding, all the rave reviews were about the ceremony - I had friends and family telling me that it was "the most beautiful, unique ceremony" they had ever attended. All couples should have the chance to work with Sandra - it's a complete dream!
Reviewed On 10/20/2018 by Brytanie T
If you're looking for someone to capture who you are as a person, and as a couple, look no further! Sandra was more than we could have imagined. She took meticulous effort to make sure my husband and I were well represented on every front. We b...
oth come from different spiritual and religious backgrounds, and Sandra was able to weave together a ceremony that made everyone feel honored. She brought an authenticity and intimacy to the ceremony, that I'm certain no one else could have delivered. She is respectful, kind and has a heart of gold. She is there to make certain your day is yours; beautiful ,remarkable, and something you will never forget. A true God send. Thank you for joining our two souls together in such an unforgettable way.
Reviewed On 5/10/2018 by Clifford B
Sandra Bargman is not only a caring and truthful person, she is aso articulate, professional and, a nice plus, glamorous!. Her brief and moving service was just what we wanted. She created a beautiful atmosphere in our apartment and enabled m...
y partner (now husband) and me to feel free to express our deep love for each other in the most meaningful and satisfying way.
Reviewed On 2/25/2018 by Caitlin M
Sandra played a big role in making our wedding day a success. At all steps along the way she was professional, personable, and understanding. Months before the ceremony, she came into NYC to get to know us. From this meeting, she crafted a cere...
mony that was both unique and true to ourselves. Great attention was paid to choosing readings and passages that were consistent with our voice. She took the lead in constructing the ceremony and was receptive to our feedback on a few rounds of edits. On the day of the ceremony, Reverend Bargman was there early, and made sure that everything was set for a successful ceremony. And it was. The ceremony focused on our love of nature, curiosity, and adventure-- it matched the day and the venue perfectly. Our friends and family had so many good things to say about Sandra’s ceremony, style, and delivery. Thank you! -Caitlin and Spencer
Reviewed On 1/17/2018 by Sasha K
We were so fortunate to have found Sandra to officiate our wedding! Sandra has been supremely professional and thoughtful every step of the way - from our first conversation, through working on our ceremony script, to our wedding day, and post-...
wedding follow-up. She made time to meet us in person ahead of the wedding day to walk us through what to expect during the ceremony. On the day of, Sandra arrived at our venue well ahead of time to alleviate any worries for us. As neither of us enjoy being the center of attention, Sandra’s calming presence was exactly what we needed ahead of our big moment. For our ceremony script, we chose one of Sandra’s pre-written pieces (with some customization). As Sandra assured us, these scripts were timeless and profound in their beautiful simplicity. Several of our relatives commented how true our ceremony was to our relationship even though it wasn’t written specifically for us. As for delivery, Sandra has a gift for creating intimacy in an open space and drawing in the audience. From her work in performing arts, she understands the power of stage presence through voice and body language, but also knows how to moderate it for a deeply personal spiritual event. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our experience with Sandra and we are grateful for having met her!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2018
Thank you Sasha and Ryan!! So wonderful to work with you BOTH and be a part of your celebration! Warm wishes for a great adventure together!
Reviewed On 12/05/2017 by Liz G
Sandra was absolutely amazing officiating our wedding. We had a bit of a late start finding an officiant and she was recommended by our venue, Crooked Lake House. She was super responsive as soon as I reached out and within a few days of our in...
itial conversation we had an in-person meeting so we could get to know each other. I felt like she really took the time to understand what we wanted and didn’t push us one way or another regarding the ceremony. My husband and I are both pretty laid back people and we both wanted something short and sweet. We did not have anyone do any special readings nor did we want to write our own vows. Sandra wrote everything and let us make any edits or suggestions that we wanted. It was amazing how well she was able to understand us just by our first meeting and filling out her questionnaire. We had Sandra at our rehearsal as well and she really walked us thru everything we needed to know. The day of the wedding she took care of everything that involved her so I didn’t need to worry about anything. The ceremony itself was perfect! It was everything I could have ever imagined it to be. After the ceremony I had so many people approach me and tell me what a great job she did. It had just the right amount of love, romance, humor and included our family and friends which is exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much Sandra for making our wedding so beautiful and special!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2018
Thank you Liz and Jim!! I loved working with you and wish you a wonderful life together! xo, Sandra
Reviewed On 9/26/2017 by Michelle S
" When we met Sandra we were at a point in our wedding planning where we were just trying to get another thing checked off our to do list. After our initial meeting where we sat at a coffee shop in NYC with Sandra it felt more like new friends ...
getting to know each other. We ended up meeting a few weeks later for dinner and cocktails and we continued to get to know each other. She took our stories of how we met, and and who we are and masterfully developed a custom ceremony for us with patience and grace. The ceremony that she created for us captured her performance background while enveloping our guests in a heartfelt procession that fit who we are and gave a platform for the love we have for each other to shine through, making no mistake that it was OUR wedding and that this ceremony was truly ours. Thank you Sandra for your professionalism and grace as you helped us cross into our new life together." -Peter Wolford-
Reviewed On 9/07/2017 by Sylwia W
Rev Sandra came to us through a recommendation from my sister. We wanted something simple since this is a second wedding for both of us. Sandra completely surprised us by speaking our vows in Polish! Everyone at the wedding was completely surpr...
ised and very moved by this effort. Sandra was absolutely wonderful! Sandrę poleciła moja siostra. Planowaliśmy skromna ceremonie ślubna, dla każdego z nas jest to już drugie małżeństwo. Sandra zaskoczyła nas wygłaszając przysięgę w języku polskim. Kompletnie nie spodziewaliśmy się tego. Wszyscy nasi goście byli nie tylko zaskoczeni ale rownież wzruszeni faktem iż Sandra jako anglojęzyczna osoba dołożyła starań i wysiłku aby wygłosić przysięgę w języku polskim. Sandra jest poprostu wspaniała! -Sylwia & Grzegorz
Reviewed On 9/06/2017 by Kim B
Sandra delivered a great ceremony! We had heard Sandra speak at another wedding and knew that she had to be our officiant. She paid attention to detail and was always available. Sandra has a very calming presence and made us feel comfortable wi...
th the entire process. She did not just read directly from our questionnaire, she took the time to create a personalized ceremony. Sandra was able to incorporate our overall vibe and tone into a beautiful ceremony and guests raved about the ceremony. It was well written, joyous, and was spoken in a way that can captivate any audience. I highly recommend Sandra!
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2017
Thank you AK and Kim! A wonderful day for you both and I was honored to be a part of it!
Reviewed On 6/05/2017 by Lori E
Reverend Sandra Bargman performed our wedding ceremony on May 21st. Though I had never met her in person prior to our wedding day, our numerous phone conversations and email correspondences made me feel extremely comfortable with her performing...
our wedding ceremony. She took the time to really get to know us and the history of our relationship. She took our ideas, and our love of the beach (where spent our first date, and where my wife asked me to marry her two years later) to create a beautiful sand ceremony that included my teenage children, and made them truly feel apart of the day. She was extremely responsive and it was obvious from our first communication that she cared about creating a unique experience for us. She considered every detail, including our opinion on which robe we would like her to wear. The day of our wedding she showed up early, walked through everything with us, and was very successful at helping us feel at ease. We had forgotten to purchase something, and she even went to the store for us so that we could great our guests. Our ceremony was “unconventional,” memorable, and heartwarming. Our family and friends truly enjoyed the day and it was a wonderful way to begin the rest of our lives together. We couldn't have asked for more. Mica and Lori England
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2017
Thank you, beautiful Lori and Mica!! What a GORGEOUS day! We loved spending it with you!
Reviewed On 5/16/2017 by Ron and Mary K
Both of our families come from different religious backgrounds. So we were looking for a reverend that could help marry us outside of a traditional church. Sandra Bargman not only met this need, but helped keep the content spiritual and appeali...
ng to both our families. Her professionalism, timeliness and willingness to drive long distances speaks highly of her and the work she does. If Mary and I had a 10th wedding anniversary tomorrow, we would pick Sandra to renew our vows over anyone else regardless of where we live.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2017
Thank you, Ron! My blessings for you and Mary!
Reviewed On 5/11/2017 by Abby S
We definitely made the right choice when we decided to have Reverend Sandra Bargman officiate our wedding at the Crooked Lake House in Averill Park, New York. I initially thought it would be difficult to choose an officiant without meeting in ...
person, but I was wrong. My husband and I were able to “meet” Sandra through video chat and it really felt as though we were sitting in the same room with her. We quickly became very comfortable speaking with her and greatly appreciated her genuine interest, compassion, and understanding. We could tell that she was committed to helping us make our vision for our wedding day become a reality. Reverend Sandra had us complete a questionnaire to help guide her in the process of creating our personalized wedding ceremony. Through video chat, telephone calls, emails, and our questionnaire responses, Sandra was able to accurately envision the experience we wanted to create for ourselves and our wedding guests. I asked that she include a brief funny poem that my teenage brother, who has special needs, could read. Without me asking, Sandra came up with a unique idea for my brother to be included during our sand ceremony. It meant so much to me and it is one of my favorite memories from our wedding. We really appreciate the amount of forethought that Sandra put into planning our wedding ceremony, including her kind and thoughtful interactions with my brother. Sandra helped us feel very comfortable and prepared for the ceremony. It is extremely helpful to know what to expect on such an important day. We received numerous compliments after the wedding about our officiant. It felt good to know that not only were we very happy with Sandra and our ceremony, but so were our guests. Input from others included that Reverend Sandra is very well-spoken, she created a very personalized and beautiful ceremony, she easily and graciously adapted to unforeseen circumstances (noisy boaters during the ceremony), and had a calming, comforting presence. Reverend Sandra exceeded our expectations and helped us create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We are forever grateful to her.
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2017
Thank you, Abigail and CJ!! Great memories of your gorgeous lakeside wedding!! Love and blessings, Sandra
Reviewed On 4/19/2017 by Irina H
"My husband and I planned a pretty unusual wedding and were looking for a Reverend to marry us who would work with our ideas on how to design the ceremony. Sandra really took the time to understand us, our story, our special circumstances and o...
ur vision for the wedding. We wanted the ceremony to not be religious, but telling our story and sharing what a deep connection and special bond we have with each other. Sandra put together a wonderful story bringing us and our guests through a lot of emotions…from happiness, excitement, laughter. She captured those feeling so beautifully in her own, but also in our words. We were truly blessed to have met her, we are still having goosebumps thinking about this wonderful moment that has changed our lives forever." - Irina and Chris, NYC
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2017
Irina and Chris! Thank you! I loved working with you! Blessings and warm wishes abounding! PS! You put 2018 instead of 2016!
Reviewed On 4/11/2017 by Nidal Q
"Sandra is an outstanding Minister. She officiated with great sensitivity and sharp knowledge of who we are and what we care for. She has that rare ability to seize the moment and sublimate it. She carved that unique and precious moment into o...
ur hearts with well chosen words, stunning presence, a vibrant voice and exceptional care. We are really happy to hold her name next to ours on our marriage certificate." - Nidal and Timothy, NYC
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2017
Thank you, both! And thanks for getting this up so quickly! Love, Sandra
Reviewed On 4/11/2017 by Sarah B
We asked her to create a wedding ceremony for us, which she agreed to do. We really didn't do our homework thoroughly and just assumed that she would also be the event planner and master of the ceremony, like a DJ. At every turn, she stepped fo...
rward and handled those tasks for us, making our wedding flow much more smoothly than it would have. She really rose to the occasion. She and her husband even took the time to light all of the many candles we had on our guest tables without being asked!! AWESOME ENERGY, ceremony and help!" - Sarah and Leslie
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2017
Thank you both! So appreciate the quick turn around, too!
Reviewed On 3/14/2017 by Rob W
Among the many beautiful gifts we received at our wedding, the greatest and most valuable gift of all was being led into our married life by the wondrous Sandra. No one could have put together a more loving, embracing, meaningful, funny, and FU...
N ceremony. And the girl can SING! A million thank you's, Sandra!
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2017
Rob and Tom!!! Love you dearly! Thank you, Sandra
Reviewed On 2/17/2016 by Eric L
When looking for an officiant for your wedding, you want the best. The officiant is the central focus for the vast majority of a wedding ceremony, and can easily make that ceremony into the one of your dreams (or nightmares). From the moment we...
contacted Sandra we could tell that she really cared about making our day special, and knew exactly the kind of gravity her position holds. She ensured that we made contact with her personally and took the time to ensure that she had a perfect grasp on exactly what we were looking for. She truly dug deep into our relationship with one another, all the way back to how we met and what transpired on our first date. Sandra was very professional and very knowledgeable on a vast amount of different ceremony rituals and even provided assistance to us in writing our wedding vows to one another. I would fell comfortable recommending Sandra’s services to any of my friends or family.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2017
Eric and Stephanie! Forgive my tardy response (although I wrote via email ;) Thanks, again, for this great testimonial. And I'm looking forward to working with your friends, Kim and Ankush! Many blessings, Sandra
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by a member
Sandra's brilliant ability to craft a ceremony, and to make it uniquely ours, totally blew us away. From the first moment we met with Sandra, her calm and positive nature instilled in us a feeling of safety. She really listened to our story, an...
d incorporated small, very meaningful details into the ceremony. She struck a perfect balance of grandeur, touching sentiment, and a sense of playfulness. We feel so blessed to have had Sandra officiate our wedding ceremony. Her centered elegance, and easy eloquence elevated our wedding ceremony to an extraordinary one-of-a-kind experience." -D.K. and P.S.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2014
Thanks for dusting it off and putting it up! I so appreciate it! Love you both! Much love and so many blessings, Sandra
Reviewed On 10/15/2014 by Knottie62960845
Living in Columbus, Ohio, we decided in April that we were going to get married on a trip to New York City in June. With only three weeks left before the wedding date, we still had not identified an officiant. The death of a dear friend l...
ed to our serendipitous introduction to Rev. Sandra, and we were instantly sure that she was our gal. We wanted a very simple ceremony and Sandra worked seamlessly with us to craft it. She was supportive and flexible and put us at ease throughout the planning. The actual wedding took place in a restaurant, next to our dinner table where we were hosting five very surprised guests (not to mention the rest of the diners)! It was perfect and Sandra was absolutely wonderful! Thank you Rev. Sandra!! You’re the best!" -Lynda & Steve
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2014
Thank you Lynda for getting this up! Love to you and Steve! Que Linda! Blessings abounding, S
Reviewed On 10/14/2014 by Christa S
Sandra is simply wonderful. We met with her via Skye prior to our wedding and knew right away she was the one we wanted to marry us. It felt as if we'd known each other for years. A beautiful and unique soul herself, Sandra created a perfect...
ly unique ceremony for us! We couldn't be happier with how it went. We received many compliments about Sandra and the ceremony from our guests. We were honored to have her as part of our special day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2014
Dear Christa and Kwame - Many thanks for this testimonial. So wonderful to share in this experience with you, and I loved meeting your families! Blessings, S
Reviewed On 10/06/2014 by Annemarie D
Rev. Sandra was absolutely perfect! From start to finish, meeting with her was wonderful, planning our ceremony was easy and fun, and it all came together so well. Sandra was on top of everything, checking in, sending documents and questions, a...
nd making us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Everyone LOVED our ceremony, it was the perfect mix of formal, fun, and personal. Sandra fit it all in in the time frame we wanted, and was a calming presence throughout the day. We'd recommend her to anyone, she is fantastic!
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2014
Thank you Annemarie and Morgan! Truly an honor and pleasure! Love, congratulations and many blessings to you! XOSandra
Reviewed On 9/23/2014 by Helen L
We are so lucky that we get chance to know Sandra and find her to be our officiant. We made a great decision on this. Sandra is such a wonderful person who listens to us and cares about our feelings and our guests. All my families and friends g...
ive a lot of compliment on our ceremony. You don't know how much that we both love her. You will never regret having Sandra as part of your wedding. Thanks so much again to you Sandra!! We wish to see you again in the near future and best luck to you and your families! Thank you for everything! Love, Yanan.
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2014
Thank you so much! It was a complete joy and honor to work with you, Yanan, and Chunxiao! I loved meeting your parents! What a spectacular and moving night! And yes, I'd love to see you both in the near future. Blessings abounding, Sandra
Reviewed On 9/19/2014 by Lauren H
Rev. Sandra could not have done a more perfect job. We are so incredibly lucky to have found her to not only perform our ceremony, but also help us find our own voices in the process. Sandra is friendly, genuine, and such a calming presen...
ce. From the very first meeting we felt all the good energy that surrounds her and which she gladly shares. Through conversations with Sandra and a fun "questions and answers" activity which my (now) husband and I completed one evening, she was able to find out who we were, what was important to us, and how to say it in an eloquent way that we could never have realized on our own. Sandra was wonderful throughout the whole process. She was able to answer any questions or concerns we had along the way and it was such a relief knowing that the ceremony was in her hands. (One less thing to worry about on the big day!) We never had a doubt in our minds that the ceremony would be beautiful, and once it had started it was clear to see that we were in good hands. Rev. Sandra created a ceremony that was everything we imagined it to be an more. We are so so grateful to have found her, and you will be too :)
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2014
Dear Lauren and Eric...thank you so much! As you know, it was truly an honor and a pleasure! Loved meeting your families and celebrating with you afterwards! Love and blessings, Sandea
Reviewed On 8/12/2014 by Caitlin
Sandra was the perfect fit for our Central Park wedding. She was calm and rehearsed. The ceremony went perfectly smooth and I credit a lot of that to Sandra. I would definitely suggest her to anyone.
Reviewed On 8/05/2014 by Knottie45678992
Sandra provided the most unique wedding experience ever. Unlike other officiants who interview you for an hour then deliver the same standard wedding ceremony with a few sentences about the bride and groom, Sandra really got to know us, She tr...
uly cared and asked questions about how we met, what valued about each other, what is important to us and the essence of who we are and what we wanted in a wedding ceremony. She has amazingly creative ideas, works tirelessly to present an impressive work of art and brings tons of positive energy + calmness + can-do anything attitude. We got tons of compliments about how special the ceremony was - even from guests whom we'd figured were too traditional to appreciate her. She really found a way to tie together elements of tradition and uniqueness. Thank you Sandra! Highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2014
Thank you so very much! I loved meeting and spending time with your families and friends! Again, congratulations!
Reviewed On 7/27/2014 by Kelsey M
My new husband and I could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding than Sandra. She's really wonderful at what she does and she's also just a lovely and graceful person to work with. Sandra was the perfect person to help us de...
sign a ceremony that was truly "us." Neither my husband nor I have strong religious ties, but nonetheless we wanted our wedding to be meaningful and to signify what the day meant for us. We really appreciated her approach; our initial meeting was in a cozy pub, and we found that though we're both fairly introverted people, it was very easy to open up to Sandra. She followed up with a detailed questionnaire that we filled out together, which asked us about our love story and encouraged us to think deeply about the things that we love about each other. This material essentially became our wedding vows, which were just perfect - this was a great process that allowed us to come up with personalized vows that we would have struggled to write ourselves! The ceremony included special personalized rituals that Sandra helped us come up with (a beautiful handfasting ceremony, honoring our parents with a bouquet of flowers, and toasting to loved ones who couldn't be with us). Our wedding guests were coming up to us all night telling us how beautiful and touching the ceremony was - even guests that we didn't know so well commented that we were a really lovely couple and they could tell how much we love each other. I credit Sandra for really showcasing this, because that's what it's all about after all! Sandra is a great "performer" in that she has a lovely voice, a calming presence, and the ability to make the crowd both laugh and cry. But I hesitate to use that word because you can tell that she is genuine and she really cares about the couples that she marries. You really can't go wrong because Sandra is all about designing a ceremony that reflects you as a couple. I'm forever grateful to her for making our day so special!
Response from the Vendor on 07/30/2014
wow, thank you so much! It was wonderful working with you both and celebrating on your day! Many blessings!
Reviewed On 7/22/2014 by Knottie06262452
My (now) husband and I were having a very hard time finding the right person to marry us; no one seemed to be the right fit, and the ceremony was the absolute most important part of the wedding for us, so this was very troubling. Through some r...
ecommendations online we finally found Sandra and met for coffee; within 10 minutes of our meeting, we knew she was perfect! She's an incredible listener; she's very spiritual and super open. We booked her on the spot and never regretted our decision. My husband and I are both writers, and so we wanted to be very involved in the ceremony construction. We had no idea where to start though--until Sandra sent us an incredible questionnaire with deep, thoughtful, detailed questions that really helped us to think through our past, present, and future together. From our answers, Sandra crafted an incredibly personal ceremony and sent it back to us with plenty of time for us to add, cut, make suggestions etc. She is EXCELLENT with feedback (so many people aren't!) and really wants to work WITH you to create the perfect ceremony. We sent the draft back and forth several times, and yet she never seemed inconvenienced or annoyed to be working "overtime." She seemed just as excited about our union as we were! This is clearly not just a "job" for Sandra. She really cares; she even wrote a poem herself based on our relationship and all of the details we'd told her about our lives together! In addition, she came up with some beautiful symbolic union rituals that worked for us, since we didn't want sand mixing or a unity candle. Instead, she found us a "heart stone" (a beautiful rock in the shape of a heart that she both found for us and gave us as a gift!) and created a passage based on how rings are created from rock as linked to the earth that joins us. It was beautiful! She also bridged our interests in Quechuan mythology, Spanish culture, and mountains with our traditional Christian backgrounds in a way that sensitively weaved old and new, sacred and profane. She had wonderful comic timing and incredible ideas for how to incorporate our parents. The rehearsal day was very stressful for many reasons, but as soon as Sandra got there, I felt like we were in perfect hands. She was early; she helped organize everyone; and she asked all the right questions. The wedding day was practically perfect. As I'd hoped, the ceremony was the best part (for me, anyway). Dozens of guests rushed up to us at dinner to tell us how our ceremony was the best they'd ever been to! I couldn't believe how many people commented on the ceremony, since usually that's the "boring" part, but SO many guests asked where we'd found Sandra and how we'd constructed such an amazing ceremony. Anyway, if it's not obvious, we recommend her wholeheartedly! : ) Thank you, Sandra!!! Love, Christen and Jason
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2014
Wow!Thank you Christen and Jason! Such a joy to meet you both and such an honor to work with you! I loved it! Love and blessings to you both...
Reviewed On 8/19/2013 by danacarol2011
Rev. Sandra was a pleasure to work with, and we truly feel blessed to have found her to perform our ceremony. From our first meeting with Sandra we could tell that she was committed to learning about us as individuals, as well as a couple, so t...
hat we could create the ceremony of our dreams. Our ceremony was truly a reflection of who we are and our beliefs. It was intimate, warm, and deeply moving. Our guests are still commenting on how beautiful it was. Carol and Dana Ebersole - Weiss
Reviewed On 8/17/2013 by Elenor A
We weren't really sure what we wanted for our ceremony when we started, but we did know that we wanted Sandra to officiate. We also knew that we wanted something special, fun, and of course unique to us. Sandra listened and asked the right ques...
tions to help us identify what would be most meaningful for us. Not only was the ceremony a 'one-of-a-kind' perfect fit, but it was fun, heartfelt, and moving. She also sang during our ceremony which was so amazing–I mean, who has a singing minister!?
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2014
Nikki, I met a woman who told me she wished she knew me when she was getting married because she wanted a SINGING minister. She told me I should market myself as that...hmmm!!?? Love you!
Reviewed On 7/30/2013 by a member
Our wedding was truly magical all around and largely due to the perfect ceremony created by Sandra. From our first meeting with her, thru the wedding, Sandra was a delight. She really took time to get to know us and hear us, our suggestions a...
nd requests. Taking all the info we discussed and weaving in some very lovely rituals and words of her own, made for the most perfect and appropriate, tailor-made ceremony. It was both moving and fun. And we got great feed-back from many of our guests about Sandra and her work. We highly recommend the Rev Sandra Bargman because she will, undoubtedly, take you on a magical, joyous journey, thru laughter and tears, as she did for us. Best wishes, Jim & Kip
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2013
Thank you! Congratulations to you!
Reviewed On 6/15/2013 by George S
Shawn and I had the good fortune to meet Sandra through a friend long before we ever planned to get married. After being together for 17 years, Shawn and I suddenly decided to tie the knot. To our surprise, we learned that our new, warm and f...
unny friend, Sandra, officiates weddings! It couldn't have been better. We, at first, fretted about where exactly we were to be married on the hotel rooftop terrace. Sandra assured us all was taken care of and we had nothing to worry about. Sandra's calming attitude and quiet confidence allowed us to relax with our guests before the ceremony. Our ceremony and vows contained comic material that Shawn and I had written. Sandra's comedic timing was spot on. And when it was time to get serious, she easily switched gears to turn it into a moving experience. She was brilliant! George Sanders and Shawn Curran May 14th 2013
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2013
Thank you dears!! Loved your ceremony! So very honored to have been a part of it!
Reviewed On 4/15/2013 by Drew K
Sandra performed our wedding ceremony at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island in April. Our wedding day was PERFECT, in no small part because of the ceremony that she put together. She was everything that we wished for and so much more! San...
dra takes the time to genuinely hear your love story and expertly weaves it into the perfect, heartfelt, emotional ceremony! You know from the moment that you meet with her that she feels true joy in hearing about your love.... and that joy is felt by all as she officiates your ceremony. She has an amazing energy and our wedding was truly an event that we (or any of our guests) will never forget! Thank you, Sandra! We love you!" - Misty and Drew
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2013
Thank you! Love and blessings!
Reviewed On 4/14/2013 by Elizabeth L
Reverend Sandra Bargman organized the most perfect, unique, meaningful and lovely ceremony for our wedding. And on top of that, the way in which she delivered the ceremony was so heart-felt and moving. It could not have been more perfect for us...
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Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2013
Thank you! Blessings abounding...
Reviewed On 4/07/2013 by Alasen Z
We are so glad we found Sandra Bargman as our wedding officiant! She was wonderful and helped us design the perfect ceremony. We were nervous about finding someone who could work well with us and she did just that. She took the time to get to k...
now us and helped us develop a ceremony that was the perfect expression of our desire to incorporate traditional elements into a more contemporary ceremony. She was very accommodating in working over long distance with video chat and email in order to understand us and what we needed. She made us feel comfortable and never judged. Overall, she created a ceremony that put our own thoughts, words, and feelings into an eloquent expression on which we received many compliments from our guests. She has a gift for translating feelings into words, which made the happiest day of our lives also the most meaningful
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2013
Thank you both!! Blessings ...
Reviewed On 4/06/2013 by Robert F
We are very glad we selected Reverend Sandra Bargman to officiate our wedding. She created and confidently performed a very personal, loving and beautiful ceremony. After several phone conversations and emails earlier in the year we met with Sa...
ndra and two other potential Ministers in March when we made a planning trip to New York City in advance of our June wedding. We live in Atlanta so it was important that we use the time wisely while we were in New York. We were fortunate that we liked each of the Ministers with whom we met on that trip but we felt a special bond with Sandra. While this was clearly the most important and most personal of all the wedding decisions we had to make we felt confident enough to make the decision on the spot and asked Sandra to officiate our wedding ceremony. We absolutely made the right decision. During that March meeting Sandra asked questions and listened carefully to all we had to say about ourselves, our 26 year relationship, our families and our hopes and plans for our wedding. Later when she wrote the words she would be speaking at the ceremony she incorporated all the pertinent and personal details we shared with her that day. The ceremony was wonderfully personalized and we had a beautiful wedding. The ceremony was attended by 65 family members and friends. It was held outdoors on a beautiful terrace seven stories above Broadway, overlooking Times Square. We had discovered the terrace when we first met 26 years before. While the venue was very special to us and the view spectacular it is the loving, personal and beautiful ceremony that we will always remember. Sandra deserves all the credit for having created the feeling of love that surrounded the ceremony. Our memories of our wedding will forever we wrapped in that feeling. Sandra we love you and we are so very thankful for all you did to make our wedding the success that it was and for your ongoing freindship. Bob & John Atlanta, Georgia
Response from the Vendor on 04/06/2013
Thank you dears!! Love and blessings...
Reviewed On 4/05/2013 by Sarah K
We could not have been more pleased with our decision to work with Rev. Sandra for our wedding ceremony, and feel extraordinarily lucky to have found her! Sandra is warm, friendly, and genuine, which made working with her a delight. The l...
evel of attention that Sandra gave us as a couple resulted in a perfect and deeply personal ceremony that made our wedding day extremely special. Even though we were unsure of what we wanted to say, or how we wanted to say it, Sandra found the perfect sentiment by engaging us in thoughtful dialogue about what was most important to us as a couple. What really made Sandra so special for us was her calming, comforting presence. We imediately felt comfortable with Sandra, allowing us to open up to her, as well as to each other. And this calming presence was huge asset when the big day arrived!! Sandra was fantastic throughout the whole process. She made the planning of the ceremony an absolute pleasure and came through with an A+ performance at the wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2014
Pat! Sarah! Thank you for this gorgeous review! Hard to believe the time has passed...think of you often and your gorgeous wedding...and the photographer who took photos of you (and me!) with the OWL! XO
Reviewed On 4/03/2013 by Jeff G
We could not say enough nice things for rev Sandra Bargman. Upon interviewing Rev Bargman, we immediately knew she was perfect for us. She worked with us prior to the ceremony to ensure the ceremony was perfect. Reverend Barman had a couple of ...
great suggestions, such as incorporating a unity candle, which made our ceremony very special and personal to us. She is very bright and caring. She also followed up with us post wedding to make sure everything was taken care of. I would recommend her for any ceremony type. You will be very pleased.
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2013
Thank you! Blessings to you both!
Reviewed On 4/01/2013 by Lisette S
We cannot say enough about how happy we were to have Sandra Bargman officiate our wedding. From the first meeting, Sandra's warmth and genuine love for her profession was evident. She took the time to get to really know us and understand our re...
lationship. Then, she crafted a beautiful ceremony that was exactly what we were looking for from Day 1. We received compliments from many of our guests saying it was one of the most inspiring wedding ceremonies they had been to. If you are looking for someone who will sit down with you and make the effort to understand who you are and what you want your wedding to represent, look no further than Reverend Sandra!
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2013
Thank you both! Blessings abounding!

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