Reverend Ron Sheppard

Serves Upper West Side, NY

35244

Hired 33 times

1 employee

16 years in business

$400

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Zelle.

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Ronald Sheppard
Completed on 2/25/2021

Introduction

Congratulations on finding your partner to share your life with. I would be delighted to be your wedding officiant at your wedding ceremony. I have officiated hundreds of weddings since being ordained as an Interfaith Minister and am licensed in all states. I will gladly meet with you in person or on Zoom, if possible, to discuss your wedding plans. If you so choose I like to individualize your ceremony by weaving your personalized love story which I gather from my special questionnaire that I provide you with. Some examples of the questions are the story of how you met, how did you know this person was the one, and what special qualities does your partner has that make you a better person. This is always an addition to your own ideas of how you want your wedding to be. Please review my Wedding Wire, Thumbtack, the Knot, as well as my website testimonials below to get a better sense of how I’ve helped other couples to have a wedding ceremony that they will forever remember. - I'm available to answer your questions and discuss your thoughts to help provide you both with a smooth and stress-free wedding ceremony. My fee will include additional travel time if outside of New York City. Blessings Reverend Ron

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

My fee is based primarily on location and travel time. All Central Park weddings are $375.00. If your ceremony is around NYC it would be $400-500. If outside of NYC, my fee would be $500+travel time

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

My responsibility is to make couples feel comfortable with me by a personal or Zoom meeting and ensuring them a stress-free wedding ceremony.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have been an ordained Interfaith Minister since 2009 through All Faith's Seminary International in New York City. My New York State ID is 1165600. I was extremely fortunate to study a year with Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman during which time we studied a dozen religions. We would attend each of the various religious services, write reports after reading about their beliefs, and culminating in a 10-hour final exam to determine our understanding of these faiths and beliefs.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I reached a stage in my business life where I wanted to give back and help others. I enjoy helping couples feel comfortable in front of their family and friends during their wedding ceremony. I work with them on whatever their wedding wishes are including their wedding vows if they so choose.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I meet couples very much in love from all over the world including those in the United States who want to get married in Central Park. I've officiated so many ceremonies there, I've become known as the Reverend of Central Park. I meet couples that live in NewYork City and get to experience officiating their weddings at the finest hotels and restaurants in New York City. I have married couples at the Swan Club on Long Island, Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, NY, Wave Hill, Woodbury Country Club, and other exclusive mansions in upstate New York.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

In December 2018, I officiated a wedding at the Boathouse in Central Park in front of 200 family members and their guests and witnessed the couple expressing their own wedding vows to each other. Their ceremony was around half an hour in length.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

The couple should feel comfortable with their officiant, as well as excited to have them be with them on their special day.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Decide what you want to express in your wedding ceremony as well as any additional wedding wishes you may have.