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Ethan Franzel, Life Cycle Officiant and Rabbi
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This section is supposed to market me as a long-time wedding officiant, but let me start with the heart of any wedding – you! Congratulations and mazal tov on your engagement, it’s such an exciting time! I believe that everything about your wedding should be meaningful to you, and a reflection of who you are as a couple and your love story. It’s your story, after all, that is bringing everyone together on your day. And it’s your story that is at the heart of the wedding ceremony.
As a wedding officiant based in the Greater Philadelphia area (including New Jersey, New York, and Delaware) with years of experience, I work with couples to put together ceremonies that are warm, personal, filled with humor and love and joy. I officiate at secular ceremonies of all types – LGBTQ+ welcome! – and, as an ordained rabbi, I officiate at Jewish weddings that feel both modern and traditional. Interfaith, multi-faith, co-officiation, civil ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals – yes to all!
The couples I work with feel both heard and taken care of. I take the time needed to get to know you and what you want from one of the most important days of your life. Have special readings? Music? Family customs or rituals? Great, I say “yes!” Often I hear from couples and guests that the ceremony I led was special and memorable and really captured the feeling of love in the room. Isn’t that what a wedding is all about? I would love to work with you to help make the ceremony the foundation of your amazing day.
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Reviews of Ethan Franzel, Life Cycle Officiant and Rabbi
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Rabbi Ethan Franzel is repeatedly praised as warm, personable, communicative, and attentive. He learns each couple’s story and crafts deeply personal ceremonies that balance tradition, clear explanations, and gentle humor. Guests are often moved, couples value his flexibility and guidance, and he’s highly recommended.
Chuppah ceremony
We highly recommend Rabbi Ethan to any couple.
Julia and Alex
Ethan was Excellent
October 2025 Wedding Review
Fantastic Wedding thanks to Ethan!
In the months leading up to the wedding, we met with Ethan several times so he could get to know us as a couple. It was clear during the ceremony how much attention he paid — he crafted a beautiful and personal narrative of our love story that felt both heartfelt and authentic.
We’ve had countless guests, including many who aren’t Jewish, tell us how moved and impressed they were by the ceremony. Several even asked for Ethan’s contact information afterward! We can’t recommend him highly enough — Rabbi Franzel made our day unforgettable.
Blessed with the best Rabbi!!
On our wedding day, Rabbi brought a calm, joyful presence that made everything feel even more special. His words were thoughtful, heartfelt, and full of wisdom — striking the perfect balance between tradition and personal touch. He made us feel grounded, loved, and deeply connected — not just to each other, but to something much greater.
So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how moved they were by the ceremony and how incredible our rabbi was. We couldn’t agree more. He helped create a moment we will treasure forever.
Thank you, Rabbi Ethan for making our day so meaningful and unforgettable. We are truly blessed.
A Beautiful, Meaningful Wedding Ceremony by Rabbi Franzel
The service he delivered was nothing short of magical — it was beautiful, special, and profoundly meaningful. Every word felt personal, every blessing heartfelt. Our family and friends couldn’t stop talking about how moving and sincere the ceremony was.
Beautiful Interfaith Ceremony
Rabbi Ethan is the REAL DEAL!
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