THE WEDDING PROCESS
The role of a Jewish Wedding Officiant: Beyond the Ceremony
Mazel tov and congratulations on your engagement! We’ll navigate the Jewish wedding process together, bringing you from engagement to chuppah in a holistic, caring, and creative way.
Think of me as a 'wedding planner' for your ceremony. I'll advise you on all the important elements including securing your marriage license, ordering your Ketubah, connecting your modern love story to your families' heritages, and locating you in a chain of tradition.
My process for planning Jewish weddings is designed around optional (but encouraged!) counseling sessions.
I utilized my 10+ years of experience as a clergyperson and licensed therapist to design this method.
Our sessions are built on 3 goals: 1) Getting to know you and building our relationship, 2) Facilitating a guided conversation about big topics in marriage, and 3) Co-creating an authentic ceremony that tells your story, passes down Jewish tradition, and blesses you as you embark on your next chapter.
Reach out and we'll set up a time to chat further!
"We are so incredibly grateful to have found Cantor Stein and have her as our guide through the entire process. From the counseling sessions to ceremony planning, we were so appreciative of her wisdom and comforted by her expertise. Everything was perfect! The next day, I said to Jacob, 'I'm pretty sure I told the Cantor I love her at the end of the ceremony'. I thought about it for a second and then I added, 'No regrets!!!'” - Ricki & Jacob
FRIEND OFFICIANT COACHING
Having a friend or family member officiate? I'd love to help them prepare!
Coaching loved ones on the Jewish rituals and overall flow of the ceremony is one of my favorite parts of this work. And it's the best of both worlds! It gives you the joy of having someone you love lead your ceremony, with the support of someone who's guided hundreds of Jewish weddings.
Over 1–3 virtual sessions, we'll cover the rituals, blessings, choreography, and everything else they need to feel confident and ready. And sometimes, we have such a blast during the planning sessions that couples will invite me to officiate the ketubah signing while their loved one leads the ceremony—a collaboration I always love.
There are so many options! Be in touch to brainstorm together.
