Your Wedding should be
just as Special As You

Cantor Shira Ginsburg specializes in creating personalized and inclusive wedding ceremonies that honor Jewish traditions while embracing the uniqueness of each couple. She works with Jewish, interfaith, gay, lesbian, and transgender couples, providing ceremonies that are meaningful, joyous, and tailored to the couple's individual story and relationship. Her approach includes traditional Jewish rituals and liturgy, enhanced by her profound love of music and her award-winning voice. Cantor Ginsburg's expertise and personal touch ensure that each wedding she officiates is a sacred and beautiful event, whether it is a local or destination wedding. She is highly praised by her clients and has been recognized with the Wedding Wire and The Knot Couples Choice Awards for Wedding Officiants multiple times.

Cantor Shira Ginsburg offers premarital counseling and guidance as part of her wedding services. She works closely with couples to ensure their wedding ceremony is meaningful and personalized. This includes guiding them through the process of marriage preparation, helping them open up to each other, and addressing any specific needs or concerns they might have, especially in interfaith or less traditional contexts.​ Her approach is noted for its inclusivity and personalization, which is particularly valued by couples from diverse backgrounds and those seeking a ceremony that reflects their unique relationship and cultural blend​.

Many couples start planning their wedding around a year in advance, so contacting Cantor Shira Ginsburg as early as possible within that time frame is ideal. However, if you have a specific date in mind or if your wedding is during a peak wedding season, it’s best to reach out even earlier, possibly 12-18 months in advance, to secure her services. It's always better to book sooner rather than later to ensure you can secure Cantor Shira Ginsburg for your special day.

Cantor Shira Ginsburg has happily traveled all over the world for destination weddings and is pleased to travel for yours. Contact us directly with details about your wedding location, date, and any specific requirements you have so that she can assess whether she can accommodate your needs.

Cantor Shira Ginsburg, offers consultations before booking her services. This initial meeting allows you to discuss your wedding plans and visions with her, as well as to get to know each other better. Cantor Shira Ginsburg will give you a brief overview of how she likes to work with couples to create a beautiful, meaningful, and personalized wedding ceremony and experience. This initial consultation is an opportunity to see if there is a good fit between what you're looking for in your wedding ceremony and the services Cantor Shira Ginsburg provides. To arrange a meeting with Cantor Shira Ginsburg, please reach out to her directly and be prepared to discuss your wedding date, location, and any preferences or questions you may have about her services during the meeting.

Specific fees for Cantor Shira Ginsburg's services for a wedding vary depending on the location of the wedding, travel required, and any additional services requested. Please contact Cantor Shira Ginsburg directly for a consultation to inquire about her fees for officiating your wedding. In that initial consultation, we will provide you with detailed information about Cantor Shira Ginsburg’s pricing structure, any packages or options available, and any additional costs that may apply.

Cantor Shira Ginsburg’s packages are all inclusive. She meets with couples for a minimum of three one-hour sessions prior to the wedding. During these three plus confidential sessions you will discuss various aspects of your relationship, your vision of your marriage, and details on the wedding day itself, culminating in a tailored ceremony reflective of your relationship that weaves together Jewish wedding rituals and customs with personalized touches. Cantor Ginsburg will guide you through choosing a ketubah, provide helpful itemized lists and sample wedding programs for the day of the wedding, and will coordinate directly with your wedding planner. All packages include a final check-in before the wedding, a ketubah signing ceremony directly before the wedding ceremony, and the wedding ceremony itself.

Cantor Shira Ginsburg’s packages are all inclusive and reflect pricing that varies depending on travel and accommodation needs.

After the initial consultation you will schedule your first session with Cantor Shira Ginsburg. A 50% deposit is due at the first session. The final 50% is due 14 days before the wedding ceremony. Cantor Shira Ginsburg accepts payment via cash, check, Zelle, Venmo and PayPal.

Cantor Shira Ginsburg is fortunate to have a network of wonderful Clergy that she can call in case of an emergency. In the highly unlikely event that she is unable to perform the wedding ceremony due to unforeseeable causes, she will make every attempt to arrange for another ordained clergy licensed and qualified to perform the wedding ceremony.