35 YEARS OF Heart-Centered Wedding Officiating | SANTA CRUZ, CA
A Calm Presence
For Your Sacred Day
I joyfully guide couples in love to celebrate their spiritual union and life journey as a blessing to all.
35 YEARS OF Heart-Centered Wedding Officiating | SANTA CRUZ, CA
A Calm Presence For Your Sacred Day
I joyfully guide couples in love to celebrate their spiritual union and life journey as a blessing to all.
MEET ELIYAHU GOODMAN, INTERFAITH WEDDING OFFICIANT
Honoring Every Path
If you're here, chances are you've found someone you love deeply and you're preparing to begin one of life's most meaningful journeys together.
My wish for you is that your wedding ceremony becomes more than an event. I hope it becomes a moment you carry in your hearts for the rest of your lives.
For more than 35 years, I have had the privilege of helping couples create wedding ceremonies that honor their unique love stories, spiritual paths, traditions, and dreams for the future in the Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, and the Greater San Francisco Bay Areas. I welcome couples from all faiths, backgrounds, and walks of life.
I listen deeply. Together, we create a ceremony that reflects who you truly are, what you cherish, and the life you are choosing to build together.
Many couples also choose to counsel with me before or after their wedding day. I help partners strengthen communication, navigate challenges with greater understanding, and build a marriage rooted in their deepest values. I believe every love story is sacred. It would be my honor to help you celebrate yours.
Create the Wedding of
Your Dreams
Personalized Wedding Ceremonies
I listen deeply to your wishes and help you create a wedding ceremony that feels authentic, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
Spiritual Guidance & Support
Receive compassionate guidance and support as you prepare for one of life's most meaningful milestones.
Marriage Preparation
Thoughtful conversations to help you strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and prepare for a fulfilling marriage.
Ceremonies
That I Officiate
• Interfaith Weddings
• Spiritual Ceremonies
• Non-Religious Weddings
• Traditional Weddings
• LGBTQ+ Weddings
• Beach Weddings
• Elopements
• Micro Weddings
• Vow Renewals
• Commitment Ceremonies
COUPLES' STORIES
35 Years of Gratitude
Hear from couples who found peace, presence, and harmony in their ceremonies.
★★★★★
"Eliyahu brought an incredible sense of peace to our chaotic planning. He seamlessly blended my Catholic family’s traditions with my husband’s Jewish heritage. The ceremony felt entirely authentic to us both."
Sarah & David M.
Married 2024
★★★★★
"His presence alone is grounding. When nerves hit before the aisle, his calm reassurance anchored us. He navigated our complex interfaith dynamics with such grace that both our families felt completely honored."
Elena & James T.
Married 2023
★★★★★
"We didn't know how to bridge our two different spiritual backgrounds until we met Eliyahu. He crafted a ceremony that felt deeply sacred without feeling rigid. A truly masterful, calming guide."
Aisha & Ben R.
Married 2025
★★★★★
"The way he weaves different traditions together is nothing short of art. He took the time to understand our distinct beliefs and created a union space where everyone felt welcome and deeply moved."
Maya & Julian K.
Married 2023
★★★★★
"A profoundly calming force. Eliyahu doesn't just read a script; he holds space for the gravity of the moment. Our families still talk about how inclusive and beautiful the interfaith elements were."
Rachel & Thomas C.
Married 2023
★★★★★
"Finding an officiant who truly understands the delicate balance of an interfaith wedding seemed impossible until Eliyahu. His gentle wisdom and steadfast presence made our sacred day perfect."
Chloe & Sam W.
Married 2024
YOUR MIND AT EASE
Clarity Before Commitment
It is completely natural to have questions as you approach your sacred day. Here are transparent answers to the most common thoughts couples share about the counseling process and interfaith ceremonies.
Myth: Counseling means something is wrong.
Truth: It is actually a profound gift of clarity. Premarital counseling builds a resilient foundation, ensuring you both step into marriage fully aligned, deeply heard, and prepared for the beautiful journey ahead.
Myth: An interfaith ceremony will feel disjointed.
Truth: A deeply crafted interfaith ceremony honors both paths seamlessly. It weaves your unique spiritual backgrounds into a cohesive, respectful, and singular celebration of your shared love.
Myth: Sessions will be heavy, stressful, or overly clinical.
Truth: Our time together is grounded, warm, and conversational. The sessions offer a safe, unhurried space to explore your shared values without pressure or rigid dogma.
Myth: We don't need ongoing guidance after the wedding day.
Truth: The transition into married life carries its own unique shifts. After-wedding counsel provides gentle, ongoing support as you navigate your newly established union and everyday rhythms.
Eliyahu Goodman
Interfaith Wedding Officiant
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.
