Eliyahu Goodman

Interfaith Wedding Officiant

ABOUT oFFICIANT ELIYAHU GOODMAN

Eliyahu Goodman Interfaith Wedding Officiant in Santa Cruz, California

Helping Couples Create Meaningful Ceremonies

I welcome you warmly.

For more than 35 years, I have had the privilege of helping couples create wedding ceremonies that honor their love, values, traditions, and unique life journeys. It is work I hold close to my heart, and I continue to feel grateful each time I am invited to stand beside a couple as they begin a new chapter together.

I am an ordained Interfaith Minister and Bishop of Madonna Ministry International. Throughout my years of ministry, I have worked with couples from many different faiths, spiritual backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. Whether you share the same traditions, come from different backgrounds, or are creating a ceremony entirely your own, my commitment is to help you create a celebration that feels authentic, meaningful, and precious to you.

I Want to Help Create Your Dream Wedding

Couples often tell me that what they appreciate most is my ability to listen deeply. I take the time to understand what matters most to you, what you wish to honor, and how you want your wedding day to feel. Together, we craft a ceremony that reflects your story and the future you are choosing to build together.

My role is not simply to officiate a wedding, I am here to support you in envisioning and creating the wedding of your dreams.

I offer guidance, spiritual support, and encouragement throughout the process so that your ceremony becomes a genuine reflection of your love and commitment.

Eliyahu Goodman on a podium at a wedding ceremony reading scripture in Santa Cruz venue
Eliyahu Goodman Interfaith Wedding Officiant in Santa Cruz, California

Let's Envision Your Fulfilling Ceremony

Many couples also seek additional support as they prepare for marriage. Through thoughtful conversations, I help partners strengthen communication, navigate challenges with greater understanding, and clarify the values and intentions that will guide their life together.

I believe every love story is sacred. It is an honor to witness the promises couples make to one another and to help create ceremonies filled with meaning, joy, and heartfelt connection.

I look forward to meeting you and learning about your love story.

Ready to Create Your Wedding Ceremony?

With more than 35 years of experience bringing couples together, dates for the upcoming season are highly sought after. Call today to ensure we can craft your sacred ceremony with the care, attention, and time it deserves.

Phone: (831) 247-9167

Email: [email protected]

Based in Santa Cruz, California, I joyfully officiate weddings throughout Santa Cruz County, Monterey Bay region, Monterey County, Carmel, Capitola, Salinas, Aptos, Scotts Valley, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel beyond these surrounding areas is available by arrangement.

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