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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.

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$1,550 starting price
$1,800
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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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Cantor Marc received glowing reviews for officiating weddings, with guests praising his warmth, personalization, and ability to create deeply moving and engaging ceremonies. He was described as accommodating, knowledgeable, and passionate, taking the time to understand couples' stories and tailor ceremonies to their needs. Guests appreciated his attention to detail, humor, and ability to seamlessly blend different cultural and religious traditions. Cantor Marc's professionalism, creativity, and sincere care left a lasting impression, making him a highly recommended and unforgettable officiant for weddings.

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Cantor Marc received glowing reviews for officiating weddings, with guests praising his warmth, personalization, and ability to create deeply moving and engaging ceremonies. He was described as accommodating, knowledgeable, and passionate, taking the time to understand couples' stories and tailor ceremonies to their needs. Guests appreciated his attention to detail, humor, and ability to seamlessly blend different cultural and religious traditions. Cantor Marc's professionalism, creativity, and sincere care left a lasting impression, making him a highly recommended and unforgettable officiant for weddings.

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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!
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.
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