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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$1,500

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 is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his officiating services at weddings. He is praised for his personable nature, flexibility, and ability to create a ceremony that is unique and personalized to each couple. Reviewers appreciate his sense of humor, professionalism, and the emotional and enjoyable atmosphere he creates during the ceremony. Cantor Marc's attention to detail, willingness to go above and beyond, and his ability to incorporate Jewish traditions for interfaith couples are also highly praised. Overall, reviewers believe Cantor Marc made their wedding ceremonies special and memorable.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cantor Marc is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his officiating services at weddings. He is praised for his personable nature, flexibility, and ability to create a ceremony that is unique and personalized to each couple. Reviewers appreciate his sense of humor, professionalism, and the emotional and enjoyable atmosphere he creates during the ceremony. Cantor Marc's attention to detail, willingness to go above and beyond, and his ability to incorporate Jewish traditions for interfaith couples are also highly praised. Overall, reviewers believe Cantor Marc made their wedding ceremonies special and memorable.

Jenn
Jenn J. Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You, Cantor Marc!!!

Where do we begin? My husband is Jewish, I’m not, and neither of us are particularly religious. We were looking for an officiant who could help us incorporate Jewish traditions into our ceremony, but also give us free reign to tweak and customize to our heart’s content. Cantor Marc was all of that, and more.

In our planning meetings with him, Cantor Marc went above and beyond. He walked us through each element of the ceremony, let us pick and choose what – and how – we wanted those elements to show up, didn’t fire us when we waited until the last minute to get our Ketubah and wedding license, and was genuinely just a pleasure to work with. We felt like we’d known him forever before our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

During our ketubah ceremony at our rehearsal dinner, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. He surprised us with some additions to our ketubah vows that were so special and intimate, and even came to the entire rehearsal itself to make sure we both fully knew what to expect.

As for the ceremony itself, there are simply no words. I could go on and on, but I’ll leave it at two pieces of feedback from our guests: First, I’ve never been to a wedding where guests complimented the ceremony, but even months later, our family and friends are constantly talking about how wonderful Cantor Marc and our ceremony were. Our most macho manly guy friend was sobbing in the back row. And second, my father – traditional, conservative Southern guy – walked up to Cantor Marc after the ceremony and said “Man, maybe I should convert!”

We were absolutely honored to have Cantor Marc stay for our entire reception. When we woke up the morning after the wedding, we were treated to an entire Google Photo Album not just of the rehearsal dinner and Ketubah signing, but of hundreds and HUNDREDS of behind the scenes photos from our wedding – everything from family portraits to our special dances and the cake cutting. Having those photos to tide us over until the professional ones were in was so special and touching and truly above and beyond anything we could have expected.

I really can’t thank Cantor Marc enough. We both get a little weepy when we think about how special, loving and supportive he was from start to finish. We would recommend Cantor Marc to anyone and everyone, from the bottom of our hearts.
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Christie L. Sent on 04/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Memories with Canter Marc!

Canter Mark was an absolute delight at the wedding! His blend of humor and reverence created a ceremony that was both entertaining and deeply meaningful. His singing was simply angelic, adding a touch of magic to the atmosphere. His ability to infuse religious traditions with lightheartedness made the ceremony feel inclusive and joyous for everyone involved. Canter Mark's unique approach made the wedding an unforgettable experience for all.
Sheila
Sheila N. Sent on 04/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Ceremony & Ketubah Signing

Cantor Marc was nothing short of magical! We were so lucky to have him officiate our wedding at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. I'm Jewish and my now husband was raised Lutheran and Cantor Marc really did an amazing job of honoring both faiths. He even took the time to have a Zoom meeting not us with myself and my husband but with his parents as well! Our ketubah signing was equally wonderful! It was part religious ceremony, part comedy act, part magic show in the best way possible. Everyone was telling us how engaging he was and what a wonderful job he did. We really could not have asked for a more perfect ketubah signing and ceremony and as an added bonus he took a video of us during the ceremony and sent it to us later that evening. It was such a special moment to be able to see what everyone else was able to see.
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