I thought that finding and selecting an Officiant for our wedding would be difficult, since neither myself nor husband actively practice any faith. So, I turned to Google to find if there were people who dedicate their lives to officiating wedding ceremonies. Lucky for me I did not have to research long, One Heart Personalized Ceremonies was one of the first listed in the results and after reading through the website and reviews I was impressed. Mark responded within 48 hours to my Contact Us request, submitted through the website to set up a brief Facetime call. Being able to see Mark during this first meet-and-greet was important to me and I was able to see his facial expressions that he truly did dedicate his work to love and matrimony. He clearly outlined the process for getting-to-know us as newlyweds so that he could curate a completely custom ceremony. I was even more impressed with the professionalism and passion Mark had for this industry. At this point I knew I didn't have to look any farther for an Officiant. The months leading up to the wedding, Mark was responsive and helpful with guidance around obtaining our marriage license as well. As Officiant at our wedding, Mark started our amazing day with a ceremony he carefully prepared that was completely tailored to us and our style. He set the tone for our celebration with a joyful and meaningful welcome for my husband and I, our families, and friends. Mark shared the biography of our relationship with insight and humor. He helped us relax while we focused on a moment that would become central in our lives. He closed with warm, personal advice and wishes for a happy married life ahead. We strongly recommend Mark without any reservation. read more

Hiring Mark as our wedding officiant was one of the best decisions we made in our planning, and it was a joy to see firsthand why One Heart Personalized Ceremonies has earned so many outstanding reviews online. From our first consultation to the day of our ceremony, Mark was as professional as he was personable, and he made every effort to create a customized ceremony that truly reflected our unique and personal stories. His decades of experience helped us smoothly navigate the somewhat dizzying process of wedding planning, and he helped clarify our thinking by bringing up aspects of the ceremony we hadn't considered before. When preparing for his role Mark interviewed us in-depth with detailed questions about our relationship along with the minute-by-minute logistics of the ceremony itself. It all came together beautifully in a presentation that ran smoothly and was filled with funny and memorable anecdotes. As our officiant Mark did an outstanding job of balancing the solemnity of the occasion with his natural warmth, charm, and lightheartedness. The love he has for his job and his clients shined through in everything he did, and all of our guests commented on how terrific he was. Overall we could not have been more delighted with Mark and his professionalism and we give One Heart Personalized Ceremonies our highest recommendation to others. read more

When my fiance and I got engaged, one big question for us was the officiant. Neither of us are religious, but also didn't have a friend that seemed like the right pick. After having phone interviews with a few different officiants, we met with Mark from One Heart Personalized Ceremonies and immediately knew he was the right choice. Mark is warm, genuine and has a great sense of humor. He truly tried to get know us as a couple (and individually) and from the questionnaire we filled out (which was really enlightening!) to the photos he requested, you can tell Mark takes each ceremony he writes very seriously. When Mark read us his draft of the ceremony a month before our wedding, my fiance and I both cried. It was heartfelt, personal and perfect for us, we had no changes! On our wedding day, Mark was punctual and in great spirits and it really came through in the ceremony. All of our guests kept commenting (and still do to this day), on how warm and sincere he was. He felt like an old friend who felt blessed to just be part of our big day. Having Mark write us a personal ceremony was worth every penny and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend One Heart Personalized Ceremonies to anyone looking for an officiant! read more

We were so thrilled to find One Heart Ceremonies and Mark after doing lots of research and reading a ton of reviews on Wedding Wire. First, Mark was extremely flexible and accommodating when it came to our meetings prior to the wedding. Due to our distance, all of our meetings were done via video chat! Mark was so personable and had the ability to make us feel comfortable and at ease from the start. From our initial conversation with him, we knew he was the right person for the job. My husband is catholic and I am Jewish, so it was important to us to have a ceremony that was non-religious, but combined traditions and aspects that celebrated both of our backgrounds. Mark created a ceremony that was a perfect blend and balance of both. He spent a lot of time getting to know each of us in order to create a unique and personalized ceremony. After the ceremony, we received many comments from family and friends about how great he was! We can't thank him enough for helping to create our perfect ceremony! I highly recommend him! read more

This was a second marriage for myself and my spouse. That being said we were not able to be married in the Church. I was disappointed and had no idea how to find an officiant. So I googled...and started an online process. Norma got back to me very quickly. We spoke briefly on the phone about how the process worked and made an appt. to meet in person. I was skeptical at first, my traditional side thought it should be a man that married us. But when we met Norma I felt and immediate connection with her. As we sat and talked about our relationship, how we met, what was important to us as a couple and individually and beyond, my feeling toward her became warmer and warmer. I wanted Norma to be part of my family. Fast forward to our BIG DAY....the ceremony could not have been more perfect, it fit us and our love for each other and our families to a T. I wish I was better with words and writing....I want everyone to know how wonderful she is!! Thank you Norma and One Heart Ceremonies for making our day PERFECT! read more

Mark gave us a priceless wedding gift; the most perfect ceremony. To rewind, we knew just moments into our first conversation with Mark that he and One Heart Personalized Ceremonies were the perfect complement to our wedding story. We felt like he somehow already knew us. We felt at ease with Mark, at a time when so much was unknown, including if we were even going to have our NYC wedding (June 2021) due to Covid and the ever-changing guidelines and restrictions. Mark gave us guidance where we needed, as well as freedom to help him curate a ceremony that embodied a spirit of warmth and intimacy, with big laughs and an overall celebration of two lives becoming one. Every step of planning with Mark was thoughtful, organized and truly enjoyable. He will honor you and your wedding day by creating a ceremony that is truly unique to your love, your union and your future. We cannot recommend him and One Personalized Heart Ceremonies enough-they are simply the best. We now have our forever memory. read more

Mark of One Heart Personalized Ceremonies was a true pleasure to work with. My husband and I were recommended several officiants by the vineyard at which we were getting married. After researching the various options I decided to reach out to Mark. From the first email exchanges to our many in-person meetings leading up to our ceremony, my husband and I had no doubt that we had made the right decision in choosing Mark as our officiant. Mark is open-minded and really takes the time to both get to know you as a couple and to listen to what your wishes for your ceremony are. The ultimate result was more than we could have ever dreamed of. Mark spends many hours creating a ceremony that truly reflects your journey as a couple, and we had many guests comment on how beautiful and enjoyable our ceremony was. From start to finish Mark was the consummate professional, and he truly made creating our ceremony one of the most memorable parts of our wedding. I cannot recommend Mark any more highly! read more

Words cant express how grateful we are to have used Mark as our officiant for our wedding! When it came to the limitless planning and preparation for our wedding, nothing daunted us more than the ceremony. Mark completely eliminated all worries and concerns by walking us through how our ceremony would run and allowing us to personalize every special moment. He took time to get to know us and was so dedicated in his approach. His advice, patience, and expertise alleviated all worries and turned it into excitement. When officiating our ceremony Mark was incredibly warm, thoughtful, and personal in his remarks. There wasn't a dry eye in the house and to this day our guests have remarked how beautiful it was. We look back at our ceremony with incredible joy and wonder, its ALL BECAUSE OF MARK. Thank you Mark and One Heart for truly making our Wedding ceremony a moment we will never forget. -Brendan and Rabiya read more

So thankful we found Mark! My husband and I decided to get married during the pandemic and planned our wedding in less than a month! We are so thankful we had Mark's guidance throughout the process, from how to get a marriage license to officiating on our special day. We especially appreciated his patience and the time he took to answer our many questions (over the phone and through video conference) and to give us feedback on our personalized vows. Even in the short time frame of a month, it felt as if Mark really got to know my husband and myself and his friendliness and caring continued even after our wedding when he reached out to us on holidays to wish us well. Mark was always professional and personable and was accommodating to our last minute changes due to weather and family preferences on the day of our wedding. We couldn't have been happier with our choice of Mark to officiate our wedding. read more

Mark was amazing. He really curated a special ceremony for us, that I had no idea a professional could offer. He spoke to us, got to know us, and just put the work in to make the day wonderful. He was so open and easy to work with. We had such an insane time re-planning our wedding, and had to move venues and find someone new due to the pandemic; we were going to go with a friend or family member, but I am just so happy we found Mark. Not only do I recommend a professional to do ceremonies if a couple thinks they want a friend to marry them, I just highly recommend Mark. He is professional, thoughtful, open, responsive, approachable and really helped us put the most important part of the day together so perfectly. He had guidance and professionalism we both would not have had from a friend or family member. I can't speak highly enough with how happy we were with choosing Mark. read more

Mark performed our wedding ceremony at a vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island. He put together a perfect ceremony specific for what we were looking for. We met with Mark several times leading up to the wedding and he really took the time to speak with us and get to know us. Mark even ran through the entire ceremony draft with us prior to the wedding and made sure we loved it, and we did. In addition to very thoughtful planning, he performed the ceremony itself beautifully. We loved how he engaged all of our guests, got the parents involved like we wanted, and figured out just how to mix the right amount of energy, reverence, and sincerity. On top of that, he performed a special ritual we requested and made a few adjustments for us on very short notice. We would recommend Mark for anyone looking for a memorable and thoughtful wedding ceremony in the NYC/LI/NJ area. read more

We made the best decision in getting Mark to officiate our wedding. He truly highlighted the ceremony with his professional knowledge of officiating a wedding as well as being extremely warm and making us feel happy. From the time we started communicating with him for the wedding, he offered us seamless communication. We did a video call before the wedding to discuss the ceremony and his valuable inputs helped us a lot on the big day. He organised everything for us including the paperwork and we therefore were not stressed at all. At last we actually feel that we could have not asked for someone better and to have him being happy and joyous and inclusive during our vows just made it the best experience. We got married in the middle of a pandemic and I would definitely recommend him to be a part of your big day, anytime of the year, any situation. read more

We were SO excited to have Mark perform our wedding ceremony. He married my sister & brother-in-law, my sister's friend, my best friends, and my best friends brother. The list continues to grow because of how gifted he is at putting together the most personalized and beautiful ceremony. I can't say enough about how special he made our ceremony. Throughout our meetings with him up until the wedding it felt like he'd been a long-time friend because of how deeply he got to know us and our relationship. Everything from the readings he chose, the words he spoke, to our vows, was perfectly us. We along with our friends and family were so impressed with his ability to keep everyone engaged and connected throughout. We 100% recommend Mark to anyone who is getting married and wants a sincerely personalized ceremony. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! read more

We got married in September and Mark was our officiant. From the very first meeting with Mark we felt that it was a match. We spoke to several officiants before on the phone and none made us feel the same. We were walking back home after that first meeting and I remember telling my future husband how relaxed I felt - connected emotionally and understood as a human being. We trusted Mark with our Ceremony and we were not disappointed. As we keep joking - we still do not remember most of it because of the nerves, but on a serious note everything went great - a combination of traditional civil ceremony with thoroughly thought through and added cultural traditions of our own (me being Russian Orthodox and my husband Russian Jewish), a lot of our guests mentioned how much they liked it. Thank you, Mark! read more

From the first communication Mark was attentive, listening to every details and so very thorough and helpful. We wanted spiritual, blessed and belonging to come from our vows and Mark captured that completely. He asked about every detail to be sure we were ready beyond the vows and ceremony he would be putting together. We were unsure which location in NYC we wanted, he took time and helped us to select just the perfect location, CopCot in Central Park. He captured our emotions, our feelings and our direction for our lives beautifully and simply. Our families loved every minute of the day with each commenting "what a wonderful ceremony and minister." We are blessed to have found each other in this crazy world and thrilled we chose Mark for our minister in joining our lives together, as one. read more

Working with Mark and One Heart Personalized Ceremonies not only made our wedding and baby ceremony memorable, but Mark truly gave our families an opportunity to see who we are as a family and as a couple. He cared so much about getting to know us as individuals and as a couple and now as a family to ensure that these important moments truly reflected our morals, values and beliefs. We can't thank Mark enough for all he has done in making our wedding day (4 yrs ago) and our baby naming ceremony (1 month ago) soo very unique, special, enlightening and spiritual. Our families and friends still recall our wedding ceremony to this day and always speak fondly of Mark. Thank you so much for being part of our lives and now our growing family! - Faisal and Lucia, Long Island read more

We had the pleasure of having Mark Giller officiate our ceremony on August 20, 2016. Mark took the time to get to know us and was able to personalize our wedding so eloquently. We immediately felt comfortable working with Mark from our first conversation on the phone. After meeting in person, we felt a connection and knew he was the one who we wanted to marry us. We had over 200 guests at the Mandarin Oriental New York, and just about every one made it a point to comment on how beautiful and personalized our ceremony was. We feel truly fortunate to have met Mark. He captured our feelings, incorporated our families, and added immensely to the best day of our life. For the wonderful memories we have, we are so grateful. Bruce and John read more

We were lucky to find Mark from One Heart Ceremonies for our 2020 wedding. We loved that Mark took the time to meet with us a few months before the big day, to learn about us and our relationship. It felt so great that he listened to all of our interests and the way we are as a couple, and then he took that and tailored a beautiful ceremony for us. He was very understanding of the specific things we wanted to include, and he wove everything together beautifully. He even gave suggestions for things to include that we had not thought of! Mark was a true support in navigating the timeline leading up to the big day. At every point of the process we felt we were in good hands. Truly professional. Can't say enough good things! read more

Norma was AMAZING. When my husband proposed to me, we quickly chose Norma to officiate our ceremony. From day one, she made us feel comfortable and listened carefully to our vision for our wedding. She took the time to get to know us and used what she learned to help create the perfect ceremony. In addition to creating the perfect ceremony, Norma took the time to collaborate with our venue and band to make sure everyone was on the same page. All of our wedding guests, could not believe how PERFECT the ceremony was and how wonderful Norma was. We are so happy that Norma helped us start our life as a married couple. We highly recommend that you give Norma a call; you will not regret it. Thank you. read more