Interfaith Cantor Marc Bachrach

This is a review for both the ketubah and wedding ceremony:

I was in the wedding industry for 15 year and I have done thousands of weddings throughout my career. The level of care and service Cantor Marc provided us was just unforgettable.

I am Catholic and my now husband is Jewish, so for that alone it was difficult to find someone who can marry us. I was calling around for days trying to find someone who can marry us on such short notice, and before the holidays none the less. No one was available... some didn't even answer or return our calls. When I finally connected with Marc, he pulled over to the side of the road just to talk to me and discuss our needs. We were planning my 40th birthday party with our surprise wedding ceremony for our family, all in a matter of 3 weeks!!

As we began to talk, he said that was able to move his schedule around just to help us out. He then quickly scheduled follow up appointments with us and moved us through the process quickly and efficiently, with love, care and compassion, and a hint of laughter. We did a zoom to connect, and then met for dinner in person and planned everything within an hour at dinner. From the moment we met, we knew that this was going to be different, and somehow, special. This was our guy!

Due to logistics, we had to do the ketubah signing 1 week prior to the wedding. We did a private ketubah ceremony at my in-laws house and, JUST WOW!!! His storytelling of the emersion of our relationship was so thoughtful, thorough, and such a wonderful surprise, even for us. During the ketubah he had us crying and laughing at the same time. Our parents loved him and left a wonderful impression on them as well. He was so amazing and expressed through his own facial expressions that he was not only doing this for his job, but true emotion expressed throughout the ceremony was so loving, it touched all of our hearts.

For the wedding ceremony ( which was a surprise for all of our guest ) he was not what anyone expected. He started with his normal spiel, ensuring that everyone was respectful and quiet during the ceremony. Once we were past that, the Cantor Marc show took off! He had us all laughing, crying, singing and participating in our event. Again, with all my years of service to this industry, hands down, this was the most sentimental, heart felt, and interactive ceremony I have ever attended. He even filmed the whole process, saving a beautiful, up-close and person video for us, that showed us the "inside story" from the chuppah cam!

After the wedding ceremony was over, Cantor Marc went above and beyond. He continued to film us, dancing together, blowing out my candles for the cake, and catching beautiful moments of us with family. During that time, my husband and I looked over at him, and we could see the sincerity in his smile, and through his eyes, we saw that he was truly with us, like a part of our family. That's the feeling that we ALL had.

The days following, our families were so moved by his service, commenting on how amazing and funny the Cantor was. That he truly put together a beautiful, heart felt, and expressive ceremony. This was coming from those that have never seen a Jewish wedding ceremony before, and from those that have seen it a 100 times! They even went on to mention that after they had left for the night, and into the next day, could feel the warmth followed them from the event.

Cantor Marc, from the bottom of our hearts, you are now a part of our family. Please know that, with your loving embrace, you made our special day that much more meaningful. I don't know if anyone else could have done what you did... with the love, attentiveness, and compassion that you did. My husband and I, several weeks later, are still watching your videos with the happiest of tears in our eyes, and immense love in our hearts for you and what you helped us accomplish.

Thank you so much, for everything. My birthday party and our wedding surprise will go down, to this professional and to the bride and groom, as the best ceremonies... EVER!

From our very first conversation, Cantor Marc made the entire wedding planning process incredibly easy. He is an amazing communicator who checked in with us consistently, making sure we understood all the different directions our ceremony could take. Marc came prepared with several digital documents he could share, and he was able to capture notes on our conversation really well. It was super helpful to be able to work so collaboratively during the planning process.

My partner and I aren't religious, but it was highly important to us to honor her Jewish heritage. We were initially worried about finding the right fit for this, but Marc helped us find the perfect balance. He kept reminding us that this was our wedding day and that his role was to support us and offer suggestions, completely removing the pressure from what can otherwise be a very stressful process. Marc was able to help us make an informed decision we felt really good about.

Marc has this incredible, warm, and energetic presence. During the ceremony, he got our guests interacting with us, creating a beautiful, vibrant energy in the room. He told our love story in a way that was so engaging and easy to follow, allowing everyone to see exactly how we’ve grown as a couple. He also helped us find a beautiful, meaningful way to honor and incorporate our family members who have passed.

What truly blew us (and our guests) away were the unexpected finishing touches he did for us which were a total surprise:

* The Romance Comic Book: Marc created a custom, illustrated comic book of our love story! He surprised us with it at the rehearsal dinner, reading it aloud in front of our bridal party. It beautifully included our own words and tributes from our friends. He also had a little magic show.
* The "Cantor Cam": Marc captured some of our moments during rehearsal, which is something we didn’t expect. He even captured behind-the-scenes photos and videos for us so we could relive the wedding day immediately! Most of our video and photo vendors were going to take a few months at the very least.
* Ring Security Props for our Ring Bearers: He provided a Briefcase, sunglasses, bow ties, earpieces, and ID Badges with their names and photographs for our ring bearers. It was really cute

If you are looking for an officiant who is energetic, welcoming, and dedicated to making your ceremony uniquely yours, we cannot recommend Cantor Marc highly enough! He was able to calm our nerves & help us have an amazing celebration of nuptials!

Cantor Marc was an absolute pleasure and joy to work with. At every instance he was continuously kind, patient, and sensitive to our needs and wishes for what we wanted our ceremony to look like and how it would feel for our guests. He went above and beyond to get to know both of us, and personalize the ceremony so that it was something that felt like us and held true to the traditions and rituals that were meaningful for our family. He responded promptly and kindly to all questions and he made this aspect of our wedding so easy, fun, and stress-free. Thank you again for making our wedding day so special!

Cantor Marc made our wedding ceremony such an easy and genuinely fun experience. He really took the time to listen to what we wanted and how we envisioned celebrating our day. Throughout the process, he was patient, thoughtful, and respectful especially when it came to including the elements that mattered most to us while leaving out those that didn’t. He made the ceremony fun and interactive which made it memorable for both of us as well as our guests.

What can be said about Marc, the cantor, stage hypnotist, officiant and master of ceremonies? He blew us away with his charm, wit, preparedness, and passion for what he does. After taking the time to get to know us through some thoughtful and detailed questionnaires, conversations, and over dinner, he crafted a very personalized ceremony that considered each of our histories and religious preferences. It was a beautiful, engaging and captivating ceremony that all our guests adored and had them all approaching us and asking how we knew our officiant.

He took the time to build a relationship with us and learn about us as a couple. That was reflected in the ceremony when he presented sweet and funny recounts of our lives together and our love story. By far the best wedding I've ever been to and it was our own.

Ask about his stories, he's got plenty. What a life he's lived and what a beautiful person, the perfect person to tie you and your partner together.

After the ceremony Cantor Marc continued to charm during the reception and even went as far as to personally record dozens of videos and photos that he sent us right away. We're so honored that he officiated our wedding and we're still definitely under his spell.

We'd also like to give a shoutout to Andy, his pianist, who complimented Marc's every word and really elevated the entire ceremony. We highly recommend them as a pair.

P.S. Cantor Marc's voice is magnificent.

We were in a time crunch and wanted to have a very intimate and meaningful ceremony. He crafted the perfect, personalized meaningful ceremony for us!!
Can’t thank you enough. We even got a YouTube link with a video of the whole thing to share with all our dear ones who couldn’t attend. Truly magical and special💖

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Cantor Marc as part of our special day. From our very first meeting, he took the time to truly get to know us—not just as a couple, but as individuals. He asked deep, thoughtful questions, listened with care, and really helped us explore what this union meant to us on a personal and spiritual level. It was clear that this wasn’t just a job to him—Marc was genuinely invested in helping us create a meaningful and sacred memories we'd hold closely to our hearts indefinitely.

Our family told us it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they’d ever experienced—deep, heartfelt, and also packed with fun, humor, and laughter. Cantor Marc struck the perfect balance of reverence and joy, and his calming presence grounded us on such an emotional day. We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and sincerity he brought into our lives. He made something special feel even more unforgettable for us.

Our biggest worry for the wedding was ensuring everything transitioned smoothly on the big day. Cantor Marc really helped with that, making it seem easy throughout the ceremony. We did find him Marc a bit closer to the wedding then preferred but he was great and adapted very well to our needs. We picked him after the initial meeting because we knew his enthusiasm would entertain everyone and drive home the ceremony. We liked how he engaged the audience and made them feel welcomed and part of the ceremony. Great having him there with us.

My husband and I were truly blessed to have Cantor Marc officiate our wedding. From the very beginning, he took the time to understand our story, our traditions, and our vision for the ceremony. Cantor Marc's warmth, guidance, and deep spiritual presence made our wedding not just an event, but a profoundly moving experience.

Cantor Marc curated a ceremony that was both deeply meaningful and personal, weaving together tradition and heartfelt words that touched everyone in attendance, connecting family members of diverse backgrounds come together. His voice was absolutely stunning—filling the space with beauty, reverence, and joy. Many of our guests commented on how incredibly special and moving the ceremony was. Our diverse cultural background presented no challenge for Cantor Marc and he embraced every part of it, he created a sense of unity amongst all friends & family traveling from all parts of the country.

We are so grateful for Cantor Marc's kindness, expertise, and the genuine care he put into every moment of our wedding. He had met with us on multiple occasions to build a relationship which was evident in our ceremony. Part of Cantor Marc's expertise and professionalism that I'd like to mention was that he took genuine care and interest in exactly what we would like embedded in our ceremony, therefore, there were no surprises on our actual wedding ceremony. Additionally, he timed every part out to the second, so we also knew how long to expect our ceremony to be. Cantor Marc offered and went over multiple trials and practices to calm our nerves which made this process truly a breeze and delightful.

If you are looking for someone who will bring grace, warmth, and a true sense of spirituality to your special day, we cannot recommend Cantor Marc highly enough!

We feel so lucky to have had Cantor Marc officiate our wedding at Westlake Village Inn. We couldn't have found a warmer person who put us both at ease and set such a joyful, celebratory, and fun tone for the whole event. Everyone was raving to us about him afterward. Marc made us feel super comfortable from the get go and let us tailor the ceremony to what felt right for us. He was in close communication leading up to the event and was super helpful when we had to pivot locations the week before the event due to the fires. He surprised us with the most personalized ketubah ceremony I can ever imagine and with a dedicated book of our love story. We'll truly never forget any of it. He also brought his own keyboard accompanist, which really made the ceremony so special. He even videotaped our ceremony and the ketubah signing. We can't say enough how special that is. Getting to be married by Marc was one of the best decisions of the whole wedding.