Testimonials

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A rooftop wedding ceremony with a city skyline in the background. The couple is exchanging vows under a large fabric canopy, with guests seated on either side.

Rabbi Lonnie was exactly the wedding officiant we dreamed of and weren't sure we'd be able to find. They put a tremendous amount of care and time into getting to know us deeply, asking meaningful questions to understand–and help us get in touch with–our intentions for the wedding and our marriage.

Despite only knowing us for a short time, Lonnie crafted a ceremony that felt as true and authentic to us as if they had known us for years. They cultivated a spirit that held both moments of emotional resonance and moments of levity that all flowed perfectly together, which was exactly what we were hoping for. 

It was important to us that our friends and family be part of the wedding, and Lonnie helped create ceremonial ways of including friends and family that felt genuine and meaningful. As two people who avoid the spotlight we were nervous about the ceremony, but Lonnie's presence kept us grounded in the moment. We can't imagine having anyone but them by our side.

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Lonnie was the perfect fit for our wedding day. Not only is she professional and organized, but in the planning process she was personable and made us feel like we had a partner in our journey.

As an interfaith couple Lonnie helped put us at ease about being able to respect and honor both of our backgrounds. Her deep knowledge of Jewish traditions helped guide us as she helped make our ceremony our own. When it came to the day off, it felt like we were being married by a member of our family. 

We couldn’t recommend Lonnie more.

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Lonnie was a skilled officiant for our multi-ethnic, interfaith wedding. IN advance of the ceremony, Lonnie shared tailored recommendations and readings to prepare us for building a Jewish home. Their openness and compassion was highlighted when explaining Jewish concepts and inviting non-Jewish loved ones into the wedding rituals. Lonnie’s thoughtful approach coupled with their ability to transcend cultural differences made our experience under the chuppah especially beautiful. We look forward to working with Lonnie as other major life events call for blessings, rituals, and celebrations.

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Rabbi Kleinman was such a joy to work with for our 2021 wedding. She met with us regularly and walked us through the steps needed for the big day. She took the time to get to know us as a couple so that our wedding would reflect our relationship and values. We appreciate how Rabbi Kleinman made our wedding day feel so special, which was important as a Queer couple. She really helped us adapt to a COVID-era wedding where not everyone was able to attend in person and various other circumstances arose closer to the wedding date. We cannot thank Rabbi Kleinman enough for the work and love she brought to our ceremony!