Philadelphia

Wedding Officiants

A Christian New Church wedding offers couples the opportunity to start their marriage within a deeply committed spiritual framework. Your wedding should be a time for joy and celebration as you commit to life together. Inspired by the New Church, an international Christian faith centered in the

Congratulations on your engagement! One of the first questions I ask my couples is “Why did you hire me?” While each couple has their own expectations and family dynamics to navigate, the answer to this question tends to be, surprisingly, similar for all my couples. All of my couples, no matter

Your wedding is more than just a day! It's a rite of passage. I created Intentional Weddings for couples who want to consciously move through this transition and create an extraordinary ceremony. More than an officiant alone, I guide you through your particular rite of passage from beginning to end

Congratulations! You are getting married and want to have an exceptional ceremony. It needs to be different than the weddings you've recently been to, and honestly, you want it to be better than the standard scripted presentation. You want it to be engaging, joyous, and truly reflect the two of you.

No two couples are alike and no two love stories are the same. Your wedding should reflect your personalities, your lifestyle and your family traditions. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering, a casual outdoor event or a formal affair, you deserve a unique and creative ceremony to remember.

Rabbi Rayzel Raphael is a warm-hearted wedding officiant. She loves working with Jewish and interfaith couples to help them plan their dream weddings. Rabbi Rayzel has over 15 years experience performing life cycle events including baby namings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. She has been a pulpit rabbi, but