Meaningful Marriages

WOW!!! Larry is GREAT!!! We had a small ceremony at my parents home and I really didn't expect much since I just found Larry on the internet. He went "above and beyond" to make me and my fiance feel comfortable and to ensure that our ceremony was something we will never forget!!! I felt like I had known him for a long time after just spending 15 minutes with him. He was responsive to all my questions and his fee was very reasonable. I would HIGHLY recommend Larry!!!

Two of our friends on the South Side mentioned Larry’s name when we told them we were getting married. After looking at his website, we gave him a call and met for lunch. We laughed, we cried, we shared a meal, and after a few hours, we left as friends. We had no idea what kind of service we wanted or how to go about planning it and Larry’s suggestions were a perfect fit for us. We can’t imagine having anyone other than Larry perform our wedding ceremony. If you are looking for someone to perform your ceremony, give Larry a call and spend a few minutes with him. We think you will be glad you did.

We planned to marry in a hot air balloon, but the ride was cancelled the day before our wedding. We called Larry that day and he not only agreed to marry us the next day, but he also found us a beautiful place to have our ceremony at short notice, and found our photographer. Although the day was not as we had originally planned, we would not trade being married at home with our children, with such heartfelt vows, on top of a hill overlooking the city of Pittsburgh on one side, and Kennywood Park on the other. And it snowed, which looked so beautiful over the river. Thank You, Larry. Sincerely, Dan & Melissa Dudkiewicz 11/11/11 @ 11:11.

Larry was the first but not the last officiant I called for our short notice wedding. He was eager to help with ideas that worked for my husband and I as well as my father. due to him being suck with can we I didn't know what would be appropriate for my dad on e the date rolled around. My husband and I are very no traditional and there were things we did and did not want in our ceremony. Larry was great about this! Larry also helped with ideas and suggestions which is why we decided on having our ceremony in our home. Initially this wasn't ideal but there was only my husband and I and our parents, sister, and nephew. He even charged us less than his usual rate once he realized how small our wedding was! Overall very personal and he helped us make our wedding be everything that it was! He took a group photo for us and he even hung around afterwards and talked with everyone! (he was invited so this is completely professional) I've suggested him to any couple I've ever spoken to about weddings because he was beyond fantastic! Thank you Larry!! From mr and...

Rev. Larry helped make our wedding day (10/23/11) an experience that will be an amazing lifelong memory. We had hoped for a non-traditional, personal ceremony, and Larry delivered exactly that. His calm and congenial demeanor helped create the relaxed, friendly atmosphere we wanted, and his ceremony was honest, heartfelt, and the most unique wedding experience we have ever enjoyed. Even (perhaps especially) our most traditional and conservative guests were impacted by the intimacy of Rev. Larry's ceremony, and each went out of their way to make sure we were aware of how much they enjoyed it. We recommend Larry's services to anyone who wants a wedding that feels honest, personal, and free from the traditional script. All of our thanks for being part of our perfect day! - Laurisa and Bryan McIndoe

Loved him! We had such a unique and memorable ceremony. He was easy going and lead a relaxed yet romantic ceremony. I would highly recommend him to officiate your wedding.

We were not looking for an overly religious ceremony but something that resenbled the two of us. Larry helped us customize our ceremony and even add a handfasting tradition that I very much wanted incorporated. Larry has a great heart and was always great company. I felt that he respected our religious believes and understood our wishes for our day. Larry has a great understanding of spirituality and he took the time to get to know us as a couple and converse with us. He was the perfect fit. I would recommend his services to anyone who is looking for an officiant.

My husband and I were very particular about the type of ceremony we wanted and Larry was unable to capture those sentiments and respect our vision. We received many compliments from our guests for the job that Larry did. He was a joy to work with and if we were going to do our wedding over again we would absolutely choose Rev. Goyda.

Rev. Larry not only made our wedding day (8-27-11) the most special, but he also provided so much spiritual guidance and insight throughout the planning process to make it the most memorable experience. He chose to go above and beyond what was expected. There are truly no words to express just how grateful we are. Nicole Kashmer & Mike Stepek

Larry was a very fun, personal, and, as the name of his website implies, meaningful officiant for our wedding. We were specifically impressed with how easily he could cater the service to our beliefs. He was very attentive to the details that we discussed beforehand, and was able to suggest readings that suited the location of the wedding, our style, and the mood we wanted to evoke. We don't belong to a specific church or faith, and Larry was able to combine the most important aspects of our beliefs into the ceremony to make it very personal and memorable for us. Our friends and family even said that it was one of the most touching ceremonies that they have ever seen. We highly recommend him for any kind of service, and for non-denominational services he is a perfect choice.

We met Larry for the first time on a rainy February evening at a coffee shop and could sense his compassion and caring attitude right away. He walked us through our ceremony, talked to us and just made us feel so comfortable, we knew we wanted him to unite us. Up to the day of our wedding in August, Larry was responsive to our needs and open to ideas. The day of the wedding went beautifully, our ceremony was heartfelt, intimate and truly expressed the love my husband and I have for each other. I receive comments constantly about how much everyone enjoyed our ceremony and how much they felt a part of us and the love we share for each other. Larry was a gift to us, someone who could blend our faiths and recognize the feelings we have for each other as a faith in itself. Thank you Larry for the beautiful start to our lives together.

Reverend Larry did a wonderful job not only officiating our wedding ceremony, but also making sure all of our questions were answered and that our ceremony was personalized and special. We received many compliments from friends and family that our ceremony was beautiful and that Larry had seemed very friendly and warm to them.

Larry was amazing! He is absolutely unique among any wedding officiants that I've ever heard of. When we sat down together at the coffee shop, he was very casual and friendly. He made us feel at ease immediately talking casually about our families, our beliefs, and the kind of wedding we were having. As we talked about all the different ways that we could make our wedding special, Larry suprised us with how professional he was and really showed his experience when he recommended different ceremonies and readings that would work for us. We figured out a general layout for the entire wedding ceremony and he gave us copies of everything that we decided on for any specific word changes. The rehearsal went quickly without any snags. He was very patient with the entire wedding party and made sure that everyone knew exactly what they were doing before we left. On the day of our wedding, Larry showed up about 2 hours before the ceremony and did another quick run-through with us and made sure that we were all drinking enough water to stay hydrated. It was a beautiful day, but REALLY HOT (July 3rd), so when we asked Larry to make a few last-minute modifications to shorten the ceremony, he knew exactly where and when to cut. It turned out to be an amazing outside wedding, full of what was important to us and our families, emotion, and just the right length. Larry was even kind enough to stick around for some pictures afterwards. My wife Sarah and I would highly recommend him. It's something special when you get that combination of professional and personable, and Larry's got it in spades. We couldn't imagine having gone with anyone else.

My husband and I were looking for someone with that perfect blend of seriousness and fun, someone who could make us feel special but also recognize that we wanted to enjoy our wedding day - Rev. Goyda was that perfect blend! We really appreciated how experienced Larry was, he considered all the little things that we didn't think of and made sure we felt comfortable with every decision. But the thing that impressed us the most was that he genuinely cared that we were taking a big personal step. We really felt cared for and loved.

One of the best decisions we made while preparing for our wedding was hiring Larry Goyda as our Officiant. Larry, Luba and I can not thank you enough for all that you did for us. My wife is Ukrainian Orthodox, and we couldn't have been happier how you incorporated some of their traditions into our service. The two of us could not have been happier to find that not only did you incorporate the traditions of my wife's church, but you had also done research into the meaning of the traditions we had placed into the service. We were also very happy with how you communicated with us and met with us a few times to go over last minute details. We had over 200 guests at our reception and almost all of the commented on how your service was one of the best and most personal that they have ever seen. Thank you again for all that you have done for the two of us. I truly feel that we had the best Officiant in the area. Michael and Luba

WE can't thank Rev. Larry enough for making our wedding perfect. From our first conversation to the rehearsal and to our big day,Rev.Larry was very helpful and made us feel at ease. To our surprise he even made mention of our dogs,which really gave a personal touch. A chuckle, laughter and tears, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony. Rev.Larry is Meaningful Marriages !!!! Thank you again, Monique and David Lawrence

Thank you Larry for doing a wonderful job. Our families were thrilled with the beauty and intimacy of the ceremony. Some said it was the best ceremony they've been to! I also thank you for your flexibility and ability to come up with a ceremony that was so representative of Matthew and I.

Csilla and Gerald would like to express our most genuine thanks and appreciation for the service provided by Rev. Larry. From our initial call, we knew that Rev. Larry was the one who most perfectly fitted our overall needs. He was adaptable, generous, caring, professional, and personable. The ceremony took place in our living room, with short notice, and it was performed with grace and love; yet with care of detail that suggested extensive planning. This day remains forever etched in our hearts. Once the ceremony was completed, Rev. Larry did not rush out, as though it was a job, but sat and communed with us for quite some time. We highly recommend Rev. Larry to anyone who seeks a ceremony that is unique to your personal needs.

Larry did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony at Bella Sera! The ceremony went very smoothly and the vows were beautiful and perfect for us. Our family and friends really enjoyed the light hearted service as well as Larry's charm. We highly recommend him. Chris and Natalie Kelly

Reverend Goyda's service made us and our guests smile, laugh, and cry. He added so much to our special day. People continue to comment on our ceremony - they tell me that it was heartfelt, touching, inspirational --- and definitely meaningful. Reverend Goyda was a joy to work with, he met with us a few days before our wedding and walked us through everything. Knowing what to expect ahead of time, we were able to relax and enjoy our big day. I would highly recommend using Reverend Goyda. Marianne Baugher Ryan