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Marjorie Hochberg
LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned
3 years in business
We speak English and Spanish
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Tender Embrace Ceremonies with Marjorie Hochberg is a premier wedding officiant service based in Tucson, AZ, and serving the metro Tucson area. We specialize in Jewish, interfaith, non-religious, and LGBTQ ceremonies. We love learning about you as individuals and as a couple, and crafting a wedding ceremony that speaks to who you are and how-not just your wedding--but your marriage will thrive.
Marjorie Hochberg is the Cantorial Soloist Emerita of Kol Ami Synagogue (formerly Temple Emanu-El) of Tucson, Arizona. As a member of the clergy team, she officiates at religious services and has officiated at many lifecycle events, including weddings. Her warm, mezzo soprano voice has been described as "like a tent, enveloping all listeners."
She looks forward to bringing her knowledge, sensitivity, an musical talent to your special day.
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Reviews of Tender Embrace Ceremonies
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The Perfect Officiant -- Marjorie Made Our Wedding Absolutely Magical
Marjorie beautifully wove in Jewish traditions that felt authentic and intentional, not like an afterthought. She knows her stuff, and was able to explain the significance of each element to our guests while keeping the tone deeply moving. Our families — both those familiar with the traditions and those who weren't — felt equally included and touched.
One of the highlights of the entire day was the song she incorporated with guest participation—beautifully timed right at twilight. It was such a joyful, unexpected moment that brought our whole community together. Marjorie led it with such warmth and confidence that even the shyest guests couldn't help but join in.
What made Marjorie truly extraordinary was her ability to strike that perfect balance between modern and traditional. The ceremony felt timeless yet completely us. There was weight and reverence in the right moments, and lightness and joy in others. She has a gift for pacing and tone that is honestly rare. Her delivery was flawless — warm, clear, and present. She wasn't just reading words off a page; she was genuinely there with us, celebrating us.
If you are looking for an officiant who will pour heart and soul into making your ceremony uniquely yours, look no further than Marjorie. She made our wedding day absolutely perfect. 10/10 — we would choose her a thousand times over!
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