Michael Sternfield

Michael Sternfield

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About

I very much enjoy meeting with couples and getting to know them. It also gives me a great sense of fulfillment when I conduct a wedding ceremony that touches the hearts of those in attendance. I would use the words "personal," "joyful" and "heartfelt" to describe the mood I strive to provide....but never silly or flippant.

I think what makes my ceremonies effective is that I do my best to have a real, not artificial, connection to the couple. Regardless of whether they are religious or not, I hope for them to come away feeling that the ceremony was transformative in their relationship and not just a lot of blah, blah, blah before the party.


Highlights

1 employee
34 years in business
Serves Long Beach , CA

Specialties

Ceremony type

Wedding, Commitment ceremony, Vow renewal

Service type / affiliation

Jewish, Interfaith, Non-denominational (mentions God), Non-religious (no mention of God)

Number of guests

20 guests or fewer, 21 – 50 guests, 51 – 100 guests, 101 – 150 guests, 151 – 200 guests, 201 – 300 guests

Need help writing vows

I can work with couples who need help writing vows, I can work with couples who do not need help writing vows

Ceremony language(s)

English

Officiant needed at rehearsal

I do not need to attend rehearsals

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Frequently asked questions

Initial meeting after which they decide if they want me to be their officiant 

2 additional meetings, hopefully in person

Lon time spiritual leader of major congregations in San Diego, Chicago and most recently in Sarasota.

well over 1000 ceremonies performed

never late even once 

no complaints ever, only compliments and often long term friendships


Services offered

Wedding Officiant