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
Supporting Positive Change
8% of revenue from weddings I officiate will be donated to environmental causes such as Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and the Sierra Club to support positive activity in the world.
COUPLES' STORIES
35 Years of Gratitude
Hear from couples who found peace, presence, and harmony in their ceremonies.
★★★★★
"Though my husband and I had been domestic partners for many years, one of our most beautiful and loving days in our lives together was the day we actually got married. Having the right wedding minister who listens deeply is aligned with our values and creates a heartfelt, spiritual, and memorable ceremony really matters. I highly recommend Eliyahu Goodman. You'll love his wisdom, clarity and spiritual depth, just as I do. Eliyahu's the best!"
Neil M.
★★★★★
"Eliyahu and his wife Michele are a lovely couple who went above and beyond all expectation to deliver an amazing wedding officiation. He sat down with my wife and I to get everything just right. He's open and amenable to any alterations you want to make to his speech. It's your wedding and he respects that on every level. I couldn't have asked for more. Eliyahu earned every penny and more!"
Edgar P.
★★★★★
"I am continually moved by Eliyahu's spacious, loving heart, capacity for emotional depth and the clear, spiritual wisdom he has cultivated during his rich and multi-faceted life. He is still the wise elder I turn to when I'm at a crossroads in my life. Eliyahu is one of my favorite people on the planet and I treasure our connection. I highly recommend him to any couple planning their wedding."
Christine T.
★★★★★
"Eliyahu officiated a friend's wedding and it was beautiful! It was customized for them and the words he used made the ceremony meaningful and memorable. Thank you for helping make my friends' special day amazing and truly theirs!"
Sierra C.
★★★★★
"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 Q.
★★★★★
"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."
Sam W.
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.
