Cantor Ellie Shaffer
InterfaithWedding.com
Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware & Maryland
215-885-7326
e-mail: ellie_InterfaithWedding.com
Cantor Ellie,
Thank you so much for the beautiful wedding ceremony you performed for my daughter Judith. It was perfect. But you have spoiled me! I have two more single daughters and I want you to marry them too, so please, don't you dare leave town! ----- Judith's mom, Ellen B.
Our whole family loved your ceremony. You truly have a gift. You even got my Dad, who has been through a lot and never breaks down, to sniffle throughout the wedding.
All our love,
Elise and Sean K.
The ceremony you performed at our wedding was exactly what we envisioned. It celebrated Jewish tradition but did not feel too religious. Eric's family felt very welcome even though they are Catholic and had never experienced a Jewish wedding before. Everyone was keenly aware of the seriousness of the event, yet you were able to infuse just the right amount of humor and lightheartedness. Your voice was spectacular. Your words were extremely personal. You really captured the essence of who we are as individuals and what draws us together as a couple. We really could go on and on genuinely complimenting you on the superb ceremony you designed for us. We feel so lucky we found you. Nicole & Eric
Your sense of humor saved my life when I was marching down the aisle. I was so scared and nervous, I was sure I was going to lose it. Then I got to the chupah, and you made that little joke, and I started breathing again!
We love you Cantor Ellie.
love,
Cathy and Bob R.
The overall consensus was that this was one of the best wedding ceremonies that people have been to in their lives!
We wanted a ceremony that really played up the meaning behind the traditions of the religions but was low key from a truly religious perspective. We got just that!
Everyone felt such warmth and love throughout the ceremony, Garrett's side was overwhelmed with the beauty of the Jewish traditions, incorporated with the unity candle. People were just amazed at how interactive, light, and fun the ceremony seemed.
Cantor Ellie, we were thrilled to have you be a part of our special day - we will never forget you! You are kind, gentle and caring - even during a time of total family chaos. You have been so easy to communicate with, giving suggestions in just the right way and really guiding us towards what we wanted. You will always be in our hearts, thank you for your gift!
Love,
Stacey and Garrett W.
We had a first recon Marine in the front row who served 2 tours in Iraq & Afganistan who could not stop crying when he heard you sing. His wife said why are you crying? He said this is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Who knew you could make a Marine cry? ----Deb and Jack
In your ceremony you were somehow able to get our families to relax and come together, and actually hug each other at the end. What an amazing experience. We were relieved and grateful that it turned out so healing, thanks to you. How can we ever thank you for that?
Kristine and Barry R.
We wanted to express our deep thanks for giving us the most beautiful wedding ceremony we could have ever imagined. Both of our families said that they had never seen a more heartfelt and at the same time, spiritual wedding ceremony. They said that you struck the perfect balance honoring the two faiths (Christianity and Judaism) with your unique mix of solemnity and humor!
Many in the congregation said that they never felt the genuine closeness of two people more than at our wedding. We both feel so lucky to have had you as our escort into the rest of our lives. And I have never heard anyone sing the prayers with more depth and energy than you!
Your unique gift for bridging and uniting the differences and similarities of our two faiths made every attendee feel a great sense of belonging and a genuine part of the ceremony!
Shalom.
P and K
Eric and I want lo extend our most gracious thanks to you for officiating such an incredibly poignant and memorable ceremony. It was absolutely perfect -more than we ever could have dreamed. We will remember it forever.
All the guests on both sides had rave reviews and compliments, everyone enjoyed you and the ceremony so very much! They loved how personalized you made it.
The way you blended the ceremony together and incorporated my father and grandmothers spirit is something i will never forget.
It "may" have been luck that I stumbled upon your website, but I think God had a plan in mind for me, because to have someone marry me whom I felt such a connection with, has to be divine!
I hope you will always remain the loving, energetic, and warm hearted person thal you are and you continue to brighten and bring love into peoples lives always!
Warmest Regards,
Briana and Eric
Most weddings I have been to are closer to funerals... yours was lively, funny, meaningful- and magical! Plus, your voice!!! Exquisite! Thank you, thank you, thank you again and again... we are living it over and over in our hearts and thoughts.
Love, Erica & Ron
You and Reverend Bob worked so smoothly together. We said later that that's the way the world was meant to be. We especially enjoyed the Reverend and you saying two Hebrew prayers together in unison. That meant a lot to both our Lutheran and our Jewish families.
Thank you so much.
Ernie and Jennifer
Everybody is saying how much they loved you. You made it so personal and sincere with just the right amount of humor. People said it was the best ceremony they had ever been to ! I only wish I had tape recorded it as the memory of the words you spoke are getting fuzzy. My Catholic friend said it was better than any Catholic wedding she had ever been to. She said they are always so serious and boring. ---- Judy and Patrick
Cantor Ellie-
Mike and I have dreamed for years of exactly the kind of wonderful wedding service that you made happen for us. If our years ahead are as memorable as our wedding ceremony we will be blessed. As we bless you.
Shirley W
Your piano playing for the processional was a real gift for our budget, and when you sang "our song" during the ceremony, it was perfect. I'm glad you brought tissues. We'll never forget our wedding, and you.
Kelly and Josh
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