Rabbi Rayzel Raphael

We were incredibly blessed to have Rabb Rayzel officiate our wedding ceremony. From the moment we met, we felt an immediate sense of warmth, compassion, and understanding. She was the person we needed in our lives during the stressful wedding planning process.

Rabbi Rayzel took the time to get to know us as a couple, ensuring that every aspect of the ceremony felt personal, meaningful, and reflective of our journey together.


We are a fully Jewish couple and initially I was skeptical that she’d be the right fit because she does a lot of interfaith weddings and wears tie dye and joyfully sings in her voicemail. I was completely wrong.

The ceremony itself was beyond beautiful — heartfelt, moving, and full of love. Rabbi Rayzel created an atmosphere that was both sacred and joyous, weaving in wisdom, humor, and spirituality in a way that resonated deeply with us and our guests. Many of our family and friends commented on how special and unique the ceremony was.

The ketubah signing was unlike anything anyone had experienced; it was a full blessing ceremony that was healing and meaningful for all involved. My husband and his dad said it was their favorite part of the day.

We are so grateful for Rabbi Rayzel’s guidance, kindness, and professionalism throughout the entire process. We cannot recommend Rabbi Rayzel highly enough to any couple looking for a thoughtful, passionate, and inspiring officiant.

Thank you, Rabbi Rayzel, for giving us a moment we will treasure for the rest of our lives! And we are so grateful you continue to be in our lives. We
look forward to leaning on her and learning from her as we grow as a couple and family.

Rabbi Rayzel officiated our wedding and did a phenomenal job. My partner and I felt so comfortable sharing our relationship with her, and it was reflected well in how she approached the ceremony. The way she led the ketubah signing was especially wonderful. We are also an interfaith couple, and she made my partner feel incredibly welcomed into the Jewish community.

Rabbi Rayzel brought an extraordinary level of warmth, wisdom, and inclusivity to our interfaith ceremony. Her approach to marriage preparation was both thorough and thoughtful, creating a space where both our faith traditions were honored and celebrated. The ceremony she crafted was deeply personal while maintaining religious significance, with careful explanations of Jewish traditions that engaged all our guests. Her surprise ceremonial elements added unique and meaningful touches to our celebration. The Ketubah signing and wedding ceremony were conducted with a perfect balance of gravitas and joy, creating an atmosphere of both celebration and spiritual significance. Her ability to connect with couples and craft truly personalized ceremonies makes her an exceptional choice for couples seeking a meaningful interfaith celebration. Everyone at our wedding was brought to tears during our ceremony because it was so moving. She was amazing!!!!! We can’t wait to work with her for future life milestones

From the moment we met our rabbi, we felt her genuine care and effort to truly get to know us as individuals and as a couple. She brought an incredible sense of ease, blending her wisdom and unwavering presence with a beautiful mix of tradition and openness to who we are. Her humor and warmth added so much joy to our ceremony, making it personal, meaningful, and unforgettable. We couldn’t have imagined a better guide for such an important day. Highly recommend!

Rabbi Rayzel officiated the Jewish part of our interfaith wedding. She met with us via phone calls and FaceTime 5 different times before the actual ceremony to discuss various topics, get to know us, and help guide us on our journey of marriage. She was always flexible with meeting times, really made us feel comfortable and answered any questions that we had. On the day of the wedding, Rabbi did an incredible job commanding the audience’s attention and leading a beautiful ceremony with a touch of humor. It was evident that she came prepared. After the ceremony, many guests made it a point to share how much they enjoyed the ceremony primarily due to Rabbi’s positive energy and charisma. She truly went above and beyond and we are so grateful that we found her.

Rabbi Rayzel was phenomenal. She spent the time to get to know us before the ceremony. The ceremony itself was exceptional. Rabbi Rayzel was so warm, and entertaining too. I would recommend her to anyone.

Rabbi Rayzel did an incredible job officiating our wedding. She worked closely with us to make sure we included all the customs we wanted in our ceremony, and informed us regarding the meaning and tradition behind each custom. She was very helpful and enthusiastic throughout the entire process, and made everything a breeze for our ceremony. Most importantly she officiated the ceremony beautifully, and my partner and I loved every aspect of the ceremony.

Working with Rabbi Rayzel Raphael for our interfaith (Jewish & Catholic) wedding was a wonderful experience from start to finish! She was easy to talk to, and really took the time to help craft the perfect ceremony for my husband and I. She provided us with many options and helped to guide us in choosing what felt meaningful to us. We loved how she ensured our focus was on the marriage, not just the wedding!
All of our guests raved about her after the ceremony too! They commented about how engaging she was to listen to and how well she explained the meaning behind different parts of the ceremony. They also loved her fun energy. Thank you Rabbi Rayzel for helping to make our wedding ceremony so meaningful and memorable!

Rabbi Rayzel's warmth, humor, joyful and loving presence, and wise council was deeply felt and appreciated by all who attended
our ceremony. We could not have been more pleased with our entire experience, from planning, to her officiating, to celebrating.
Everyone raved about her special spirit, and way of making everyone feel comfortable participating with meaning and joy.
We whole heartedly recommend Rabbi Rayzel to work with to create a personalized and meaningful wedding.

Rabbi Rayzel could not have been more wonderful. I had many people come up to me after and say how wonderful our ceremony was. A number of them had been to many interfaith ceremonies in the past, and said that ours was by far the best they'd been to. Her Ketubah signing ceremony was also wonderful, and it was very special to us both.