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Rabbi David Gellman, with Congregation Beth Ruach, serves the unaffiliated and interfaith communities, officiating at ~ Customized Wedding Ceremonies ~ Renewal of Vows ~ Interfaith Weddings ~ Same-Sex Weddings ~ Formal Jewish Wedding Ceremonies ~ and Destination Weddings. Explore the full dimensions of a customized wedding ceremony.
I am usually called on to officiate at formal Jewish and interfaith wedding ceremonies. I am always pleased to be able to celebrate and share this major life event and unite two souls in holy matrimony. I offer a full spectrum of wedding services and am pleased to conduct outdoor or smaller ceremonies. I am happy to be able to assist with exploring what will meet your needs as the wedding couple and your families. I'm pleased to perform ceremonies at the location of your choice or outdoors. Whatever the life event may be, I will guide you through it. I create a service for you both designed to give you the wedding you've always dreamed of. It will honour your roots and marry ancient traditions with modern-day practices, demonstrating your outlook and beliefs.
Together, we tailor a ceremony that reflects your values, heritage, and unique spiritual outlook and truly expresses the loving personal bond you share with your partner. You may wish to draw from ancient cultures and philosophers, or the rich tradition verses on love by poets such as Kahil Gibran and Shel Silverstein. You may prefer to write your own vows—or all of the above. My customized and thorough approach is designed to assure you and your guests of a memorable, meaningful wedding that lives up to your dreams.
Weddings can be performed in any location and venue in Ontario—my home base is the GTA. I also conduct destination weddings and ceremonies in some areas of the US. Please enquire.
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Samantha Fleming
Katie Albaum
One of the things that stood out most was how thoughtfully he made the ceremony accessible and inclusive for all of our guests. Throughout the service, Rabbi Gellman beautifully explained the meaning behind each ritual and tradition, ensuring that our non-Jewish family and friends felt connected to the experience and understood the significance of every moment.
The feedback from our guests was overwhelming. We received countless compliments about how engaging, thoughtful, and moving the ceremony was. Many guests told us it was one of the most beautiful wedding ceremonies they had ever attended. It exceeded every expectation we had and was more meaningful and memorable than we could have imagined.
We were also deeply touched by the opportunity to spend an evening with Rabbi Gellman and his wife, Alex, in their home before the wedding. Their warmth and hospitality meant so much to us and allowed us to build a genuine connection beyond the wedding planning process. It was clear on our wedding day that Rabbi Gellman had taken the time to truly get to know us, and that personal understanding was reflected throughout the ceremony in a way that made it even more special.
We cannot thank Rabbi Gellman enough for his kindness, wisdom, guidance, and care throughout this journey. He helped create one of the most meaningful moments of our lives, and we will always be grateful for the lasting impact he had on our wedding day. We wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant who is thoughtful, compassionate, and exceptionally gifted at creating a ceremony that is both personal and unforgettable.
Trevor Rubie
On the day of the wedding, his calm and confident presence immediately put us at ease. David spoke with warmth, sincerity, and just the right touch of humor, creating a ceremony that had our guests both laughing and tearing up. So many of our friends and family told us afterward how meaningful and beautiful the ceremony was and that is entirely thanks to them.
If you are looking for someone who will honor your love story and create a ceremony that you and your guests will never forget, we wholeheartedly recommend Rabbi David Gellman. He played such an important role in making our wedding day truly perfect, and we will always be grateful.
Ruth & Frank
You don’t need to debate anymore - choose Rabbi Gellman for your wedding!
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