My Name is Rabbi Dr. Dan Wiko, I am an ORDAINED RABBI who officiates at Jewish, Interfaith, Same-Sex & Civil Marriage Ceremonies. I will create a Spiritually Meaningful Wedding Ceremony that reflects the indviduality of both of you as you become a couple.

By utilizing traditional Judaic ritual, customs and text and, blending in spiritual teachings and poetry as a framework, I will create the wedding ceremony that best serves your situation and desires.

I honor all faiths and am comfortable co-officiating with Christian Clergy from all denominations.

This is, after all, YOUR DAY and it should center around both of you.  Visit our Photo Album to see some of my happy couples

I am located in the Mid-Hudson River Valley and will gladly travel to wherever you intend to hold your wedding ceremony: Dutchess County, Westchester, New York City, Orange and Ultster Counties, Upstate New York and beyond.

Call me today 845-223-6075

 I AM AVAILABLE FOR: 

Renewal of Wedding Vows
Anniversary Re-Commitments
All Life-Cycle Events
Same-Sex Ceremonies & Vows
 Interfaith Ceremony 
Jewish & Civil Wedding Officant 
Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons & ceremonies for the unaffiliated

In order for you to find your wedding ceremony more rewarding and meaningful, I have transliterated many of the blessings and ceremony text for the benefit of those with limited or no knowledge of Hebraic words.

SERVING: Hudson River Valley, New York State, New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and ALL other States.

I HAVE CO-OFFICIATED WITH A NUMBER OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED PRIESTS,

MINISTERS AND PASTORS FROM VARIOUS RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES

AND WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH THEM.

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Spiritually Meaningful Weddings Contract to officiate:

RABBI DAN S. WIKO, PhD

7003 Chelsea Cove Drive N., Hopewell Jct., NY 12533

845-223-6075 * Email: Rabbi4Weddings@aol.com

Wedding Date: _____________                                         Time: _____________

Bride__________________________

Groom__________________________________

Ceremony Location __________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Personal Information:

Groom's name:________________ Bride's name:_____________

Please indicate who is Jewish/Christian/Other: Groom___________Bride___________

Address______________________________

City/State____________________

Phones:home__________________ Cell___________________

Email contact_______________________  

best time to call_____________

Ceremony Information

Venue Address _________________________________________________________

Venue Phone Number_________________________

Contact Person: ______________________________

Agreement:

Rabbi Wiko, (the “Officiant”) will meet the couple to prepare for, plan, and officiate at the couple’s wedding at the date and time specified above.

The couple agrees that the wedding will start as scheduled, or within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time.

Any change in the starting time must be approved, in advance, by the Officiant. Time is of the essence of this agreement.

The basic honorarium for the service is $_______________ if the service is held in the Mid-Hudson River Valley.

Any distance beyond 30 miles from Hopewell Jct.will require an additional fee of $_________ to cover travel, mileage or other expenses.

If there are co-officiants involved (priest, minister), a separate agreement must be entered into with them.

Unless the entire honorarium is paid upon the signing of this agreement, a deposit of $200 will be required to reserve the couple’s date.

The balance should be presented to the Officiant, along with the Marriage License, on the wedding day prior to the start of the service.

 There is no charge for the planning session, phone calls or emails.

 Rehearsals are generally unnecessary, but if the couple would like Rabbi Wiko to attend a rehearsal dinner, there is an additional

charge of $250 plus mileage and tolls  It is agreed that the rehearsal will be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the Officiant and the couple.

Deposit paid on:  ___________ $200_____  (Balance of $__________is to be paid on day of ceremony)  

* paypal option is located at the top of this page

Signed by Bride___________________________________

Signed by Groom__________________________________

Signed by Rabbi Dr. Wiko___________________________

 IT WILL BE MY PLEASURE TO PRESENT YOU WITH

PRINTOUT COPY OF YOUR CEREMONY!

May your wedding ceremony and life together be for a Blessing!

In order for me to make your Wedding more spiritually meaningful and a reflection of your individuality,

I ask that you select what you would like included from the following list: (Yes/No)

PROCESSIONAL and WELCOME: options

BRIDAL PROCESSION__________________

RABBI'S WELCOME/BRUCHIM HABAYIM_____________  

CLERGY'S WELCOME___________

BLESSING UNDER CHUPAH____________  

MEMORIAL CANDLE LIGHTING_____________

FAMILY BLENDING CANDLE LIGHTING_________________  

SAND VASE FAMILY BLENDING CEREMONY_____________

RABBI'S SERMOMETTE_________________  

CLERGY'S SERMONETTE/READING______________

RABBI'S ADDRESS TO COUPLE______________  

CLERGY'S ADDRESS TO COUPLE______________

ENGAGEMENT VOWS (I WILL)__________________RABBI OR CLERGY______________

COUPLE'S ADDRRESS TO EACH OTHER______________  

FAMILY/FRIENDS ADDRESS TO COUPLE_____________

SHEVA BRACHOT/SEVEN BLESSINGS_____________(RABBI OR FAMILY MEMBERS)

READING THE KETUBAH (OR REFERENCING)________________(RABBI)

CHRISTIAN CLERGY'S READINGS ON MARRIAGE___________________

RING CEREMONY_______________________(RABBI OR CLERGY)

PRONOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE______________(RABBI OR CLERGY)

PRIESTLY BLESSING______________(RABBI IN HEBREW - CLERGY IN ENGLISH)

BREAKING THE GLASS & KISS_______________(GROOM)

WELL WISHES - MAZEL TOV__________________

OPTION_________     OPTION__________   OPTION________   OPTION________(please list below)

NOTE: upon completion of the above, it will be arranged in numerical order.

 Options:

1. Will there be a Chupah (Tent of Marriage) Yes____, No____, Undecided____
2. Will Groom wear a Tallis (Prayer Shawl) Yes____, No_____, Undecided____
3. Head covering for the Jewish Groom is requested but optional___________yes____, no____, undecided_____ 

This is one of the most significant days in your life and I am dedicated to make it a rewarding spiritual experience.

It is implied. herewith, that, I, DAN S. WIKO, an Ordained Rabbi, upon the signing of the Civil Marriage License of your County and State and/or upon signing the Ketubah,I have performed as the officiant of record,

duly authorized by the Laws of Moses and the Domestic Relations Laws of the State of New York, to create this legally binding Contract and declare you husband and wife.    

Rabbi Dr. Dan S. Wiko