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Cantor Marc Bachrach
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Cantor Marc Bachrach is an interfaith cantor in Southern California. Couples hire Cantor Marc to brighten their wedding ceremonies with his unique blend of warmth, spiritual "gravitas", and light-hearted humor. Rich, bass-baritone singing and chanting, accompanied by guitar and mandolin, are unique additions many couples choose Cantor Marc to provide, especially during the processional. "Every couple, every family and group of friends is unique." Cantor Marc loves connecting with them and crafting a joyous celebration of marriage -- an intimate sacred space filled with love, gratitude, and heartfelt emotions.

Services Offered

Cantor Marc makes sure everyone understands all the ritual elements and language that he's helped the couple pick for their nuptials. Each person there is made to feel welcome and included -- in some ceremonies, they join Cantor Marc by singing simple phrases. Some wedding parties even join him during the closing benediction, raising their hands together in the ancient Rabbinical Blessing, now universally known as The Vulcan Salute- "Live Long and Prosper!"

For 40 years, Cantor Marc has officiated in Southern California synagogues and at private ceremonies from Kauai to New York. He has served as the spiritual leader of Makom Ohr Shalom, an Encino synagogue.

Cantor Marc has co-officiated interfaith ceremonies with priests, ministers, Buddhist monks, and kahuna shamans!

His 8 years as the host and producer of his own Los Angeles afternoon radio talk shows, and his ongoing voice-over work in recording studios are the reason he smiles appreciatively when wedding guests thank him after the ceremony, exclaiming "You Should Be on the RADIO with that Voice!"

Cantor Marc's secular performing careers as a Comedy Hypnotist and a Musical Entertainer in venues all over the world, along with his private practice in hypnotherapy, have more than prepared him to deal calmly and creatively with any "surprise" at a wedding ... from the smallest glitch or gust of wind, to (G-d Forbid!) life-threatening emergencies.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$15

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Hebrew

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Reviews of Interfaith Cantor Marc Bachrach

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Cantor Marc was described as a truly exceptional officiant, highly praised for his warmth, personalization, and ability to create deeply meaningful and engaging ceremonies that left lasting impressions on couples and guests. Reviewers highlighted his genuine care, attention to detail, and skill in blending tradition with humor, making the wedding ceremonies unforgettable and magical experiences. Cantor Marc's professionalism, flexibility, and dedication to understanding each couple's unique story and vision for their ceremony were highly appreciated, with multiple reviewers recommending him for his outstanding services at various wedding venues.

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Cantor Marc was described as a truly exceptional officiant, highly praised for his warmth, personalization, and ability to create deeply meaningful and engaging ceremonies that left lasting impressions on couples and guests. Reviewers highlighted his genuine care, attention to detail, and skill in blending tradition with humor, making the wedding ceremonies unforgettable and magical experiences. Cantor Marc's professionalism, flexibility, and dedication to understanding each couple's unique story and vision for their ceremony were highly appreciated, with multiple reviewers recommending him for his outstanding services at various wedding venues.

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Susy Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Ceremony with Cantor Marc !!!! 💖💖💖

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!
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Lisa Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a Mitzvah to find this wonderful man!!

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💖
AB Benjamin
Ab Benjamin Sent on 04/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Day to Remember: Our Perfect Sacred Union Experience

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.
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 04/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kreger Wedding Experience

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.
Michael
Michael Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Blessings on Blessings with Cantor Marc!

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!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 02/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t Have Asked For a Better Officiant

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.
Brett
Brett Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant we could have ever asked for!

We put a lot of effort into finding the perfect officiant for our destination wedding in Cabo, and when we discovered Cantor Marc, every single review raved about how amazing he was during both the Ketubah and wedding ceremonies. We thought, “He must be great,” but assumed the glowing reviews might be a bit exaggerated. What we quickly realized, though, was that the reviews were actually underexaggerated. Cantor Marc was, without a doubt, the MVP of our wedding.

We first met with Cantor Marc over Zoom, and instantly knew his personality was exactly what we were looking for. We had a couple more Zoom sessions to fine-tune the details of our ceremony, and from the start, he was incredibly attentive and on top of everything. He went above and beyond, pointing out aspects we hadn’t even thought of, and making sure we felt completely comfortable and at ease throughout the whole process.

Cantor Marc led our Ketubah ceremony on Friday, and it was unlike any other Ketubah ceremony we’ve ever attended. It was deeply personal to us as a couple, while also being engaging and entertaining for everyone there. He truly did his homework and poured so much thought and care into creating an experience that was uniquely ours. Without giving away too much, he crafted a beautiful story about our relationship, weaving in insights from questions he had asked us, as well as our family and friends beforehand.

Then, the wedding ceremony itself. I’ve never been to a wedding where guests talk about the officiant afterward, but in this case, we’ve had countless people tell us that it was the most meaningful ceremony they’ve ever witnessed. Cantor Marc struck the perfect balance between heartfelt and fun, bringing both laughter and tears to everyone in attendance. He truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we feel so fortunate to have had him guiding us through the most important day of our lives.

I highly highly highly recommend Cantor Marc for anyone seeking an officiant. He is absolutely incredible. A month later, we still keep in touch, and I feel certain that we’ve started a lifelong connection. He’s simply the best.
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Amanda Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

Cantor Marc was such a special addition to our wedding celebrations. He met with us multiple times via Zoom in the months leading up to our wedding to get to know us better and understand what we were looking for in a wedding ceremony. He let us personalize our ceremony and brought so much knowledge and insight to the planning process. Cantor Marc was present for our rehersal dinner as well and performed a beautiful ketubah signing ceremony, while also getting to know our family and friends. He even ran home to get his AV equipement to make sure everyone at our dinner could hear! Cantor Marc led our wedding ceremony with confidance and enthusiasm and brought so much joy and warmth. He took ample videos and photos for us during our entire wedding celebration that we love looking back on. We couldn't imagine doing this without him!
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Michelle Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Canter Marc was professional and made sure he met every vendor to support and work together.

Canter Marc made my wedding truly unforgettable. Honestly, I’d get married all over again just to have him officiate! He had our guests laughing the entire time, and I can't imagine our special day without him. I'm beyond grateful he was the one to marry us. Marc was incredibly accommodating and took the time to explain the religious aspects of the ceremony that we weren’t familiar with. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable with everything. Choosing Marc to officiate your wedding is a decision you won’t regret. With so many overwhelming decisions to make for your big day, this one is easy!
Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Cantor Marc!!

Myself and my wife recently hired Marc as an officiant for our wedding and we could not recommend Marc more highly!!! Marc is an incredibly charismatic, charming, funny, warm, and friendly person, and was very easy to form a close bond with. Since our wedding, myself and my wife have heard a seemingly endless number of compliments relative to the role Cantor Marc played in our wedding. You cannot ask for a better wedding officiant than Cantor Marc!!!
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