by Cantor Contzius | Mar 6, 2020 | Advice
I’ve noticed a recent trend among wedding couples I’ve been working with. Even though most of my couples are pretty progressive, there is a desire at times to dip into the tradition pool and pull out a few practices that seem antiquated or even on face...
by Cantor Contzius | May 22, 2019 | Advice, Thoughts
It was great to see Adam Sandler return to Saturday Night Live recently. I loved him on the show when he was a cast member, and he still has his sketch comedy chops honed. But one sketch stood out to me as a wedding officiant. It was the one called “Romano...
by Cantor Contzius | Sep 14, 2018 | Advice
You have been gearing up for the big day. Your hearts are filled with so many feelings—but how to put them into words? Your wedding ceremony is supposed to express the love and commitment you have for one another, so naturally, there are promises you want to...
by Cantor Contzius | Aug 28, 2018 | Advice
Couples looking for a Jewish wedding officiant are most likely looking for a rabbi. But ordained Cantors are just as capable of working with wedding couples and marrying them—plus, we sing! So what exactly the difference between a Rabbi and a Cantor? What is a Rabbi?...
by Cantor Contzius | Jul 9, 2018 | Advice
When I first start working with a couple towards their Big Day, I do so with an eye towards getting to know the couple really well, so they’re assured that a stranger won’t be officiating at their ceremony. Over weeks, or more often months, I do a lot of...
by Cantor Contzius | Jul 6, 2018 | Advice
Whether you’re two traditional Jews, are more Jew-“ish” than Jewish, or a couple from different faith traditions, if you’re reading this blog, you probably want to know a bit more about some of the more common Jewish Wedding Traditions because...
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