Gerald Fierst uses his skill as a professional storyteller to create rituals that bring warmth and connection to the commemoration of your life events. Particularly interested in commitment ceremonies and weddings, he believes that these moments of union should acknowledge and share the depth of feeling which brings two people together, celebrating this connection emotionally as well as legally.

Gerry has worked all over the world, telling stories, creating theater, and making rituals that mark the differences between cultures and the connections we all share within the human experience. He has been a featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, performed at LIMMUD, the European Conference of Jewish Education, created rituals and stories for the Hong Kong International School, and shared tales from his own Jewish heritage at the Shiwa School on Zuni Pueblo. His recordings have won Parents Choice Silver Awards, and his Jazz/Storytelling performance MOUTH/MUSIK was featured at the Woodstock Fringe Festival. Gerry’s work as an actor and writer has led ABC News to call him "A Master Storyteller".

Whether your story is traditional or off beat, it is unique. Gerry will listen and help you to shape and share this moment in your lives. working with you to tell the story of your celebration in a memorable ceremony that will be recalled and retold for the rest of your lives.

To contact Gerald Fierst about officiating a ceremony email gerald@geraldfierst.com or call 973 746 4608.

are important. Words connect us. The proper words spoken at the right time will last a lifetime. Mark life’s important moments with stories, poetry, and music. Let me join you in celebrating the joys and accomplishments which connect us to each other.

Gerald Fierst, certified celebrant
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About The International College of Celebrancy

In 1973, Lionel Murphy, Attorney General of Australia, created a civil infrastructure for training officiants to create ceremonies of beauty and power that mark life’s events. Today, Australian celebrants conduct 55% of all weddings on that continent, as well as funerals, namings, and a broad range of ceremonies. The College of Celebrancy has established training courses in the US, UK, and New Zealand.

Celebrants across the globe realize the importance of culture in people’s lives, how great the need is for a broad range of ceremonies in our lives, and how such life events should be performed with creativity, imagination, and skill.

"We could not have asked for anything more. It described Joe and me perfectly. Everyone had great things to say about it."

Joe and Michelle Stroem, Clifton, NJ

"All we can say is wow. You truly have a way with words. Your choice of poems and everything else were . . . Wow!"

Seth Lincoln and Terri Brooks, Short Hills, NJ

"Working with Gerry was an absolute pleasure. He took our story and crafted a unique and moving ceremony. Everyone who attended told us that the ceremony was one of the most interesting, moving, and genuine that they had ever attended. We think it was perfect."

Eric and Lisa Jenkinsen-Fritts, Clifton, NJ

"We wanted the type of ceremony where people were not bored and where they sat on the edge of their seats waiting for more. Gerry gave us the perfect ceremony. It was funny, animated and at the same time sentimental. We could never have done it ourselves. Not only did Gerry tell our story, but he expanded on it and made it a story that everyone wanted to hear. It was perfect!

Jeff Smith and Tammy Probst, Boonton, NJ

"I knew the first time that I read the words that you had put together that it was going to be a ceremony to remember. We've had bit and pieces quoted back to us by so many guests. It made me realize that people were really paying attention!"

Maria Paladino Voorhis and Drew Voorhis

"Thank you creating the absolute perfect ceremony ofr us! It remains our favorite part of the day."

Michelle and Todd Carlstrom

"Thank you, we could not have had a more perfect ceremony. Everyone enjoyed the chinese tea ceremony and storytelling of how John and I met."

Lee Soh and John Chow

"You really managed to capture the mood and atmosphere that we were looking for on our special day. There were tears, laughter, and gasps. A wedding ceremony that I'm sure won't be forgotten in a hurry. I know we won't. It really was the best day of our lives."

Julia John and Mike Whipple
 
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