ExchangingRings.com

About ExchangingRings.com

ExchangingRings.com

Rabbi / Officiant

Modern. Soulful. Unforgettable. I custom-craft non-religious, Jewish, interfaith, and LGBTQ+ weddings that grab all the feels. Your love is one-of-a-kind — and your wedding ceremony should be, too. Blending tradition with a fresh perspective, honoring every story, and presenting warmth, heart, and just the right touch of humor, I strive to create customized wedding ceremonies as unique as you are. Whether you're planning a beach wedding, rooftop celebration, or backyard gathering, I’ll meet you there.

As an experienced officiant who believes in love, inclusion, and making your ceremony the true highlight of your day, I take the time to get to know you—your story, your vibe, your vision. As I compose your ceremony, I start from scratch, taking all I've learned from you and creating a ceremony that honestly reflects who you are and what your love means. Whether Jewish, interfaith, spiritual, or secular, every word is meaningful and every moment is yours. I bring warmth, heart, and just enough humor to keep it real — and unforgettable.

In three words: Organized, Supportive, Thoughtful

Services

Ceremony types

Civil Union
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Legal License Signing
Multicultural Weddings
Non-religious Ceremony
Religious
Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

Interfaith
Jewish
Secular
Spiritual

Reviews

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The Perfect Officiant
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•Sky + M.•May 21
Since our wedding day, we have not stopped talking about how much we loved the ceremony that Jeff put together for us. It was beautiful, personal, and better than we could have ever imagined it being. Jeff was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process and tailored the ceremony to exactly what we requested. I am nonbinary, so finding an officiant who was accepting was one of the most important things on my list. My partner and I were able to breathe a sigh of relief almost immediately after our first meeting with Jeff. We could not have found a more perfect person to officiate our wedding. Thank you so much for everything!
Response from vendor•May 21, 2025
It was a genuine privilege to celebrate your wedding with you, and to help you walk this path. Thank you for trusting me and including me in your celebration. I'm just glad the alligator lurking behind me stayed in his place! I especially appreciated being witness to you opening your special wedding-day Pokémon cards (sorry you didn't get any good ones), and sharing your delicious cake!
A great experience!
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•Daniel and U.•May 6, 2025
Rabbi Astrachan was an absolute pleasure to work with from the very first meeting. Rabbi insisted that we have several meetings prior to the wedding so he could really know and understand us. By doing this, he made the wedding very personable and enjoyable to our guests and us. We received so many compliments of how amazing the ceremony was. It was truly unforgettable and the best part of our wedding!! Additionally, Rabbi Astrachan made us feel very comfortable as a same-sex couple and inter-religious couple. In addition to the wedding, Rabbi went above and beyond and wrote a very personable and thorough letter to the embassy to assist with my husband's green card and visa process. We will always hold Rabbi Astrachan deep in our hearts.
Response from vendor•May 7, 2025
Daniel and Ugur... your ceremony - in front of the shark tank!!! - celebrating your remarkable love for each other, was a true highlight of my long career! Thank you for trusting me to walk this path with both of you. It was an absolute privilege to be welcomed under your chuppah.
Ponsetto Guerrero Wedding
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•Ponsetto Guerrero W.•Apr 18, 2025
Rabbi Astrachan made our interfaith LGBTQ wedding ceremony such a profoundly memorable experience and I’m struggling to find the right words to make sure this review is written in a way that showcases how much it means to us. From our first virtual Zoom meeting to the goodbyes after the ceremony, it was evident that Rabbi Astrachan cared about us as a couple and making our ceremony meaningful, and his constant smile and calmness really made the entire process amazing. Between the meetings, the homework, and the help with making sure we had all the right ritual items, Rabbi Astrachan was always a text, email, or phone/Zoom call away to help us make the ceremony unique for us as a couple. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would! Thank you, Rabbi, for making our day so memorable, meaningful, and full of smiles and love. We will remember it for the rest of our lives!
Response from vendor•Apr 18, 2025
It was a true honor to serve as your officiant, but even better to become a friend. Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to stand with you in that gorgeous, sacred space. And thank you for welcoming me into your lives.
Wonderful Officiant!
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•Tomi C.•Apr 17, 2025
Our experience with ExchangingRings.com was truly outstanding. Rabbi Astrachan was kind, thoughtful, witty, and warm throughout our entire interaction. He took the time to understand our unique wedding vision and tailored the ceremony to be perfectly suited for our same-sex, interfaith celebration. Rabbi Astrachan arrived promptly and conducted the service with precision, ensuring every detail was just right. He even dressed up in a fun steampunk ensemble to coordinate with our wedding theme! We couldn't have chosen a better rabbi to make our special day just perfect. We recommend ExchangingRings.com without reservation.
Response from vendor•Apr 18, 2025
I was always told it’s bad form to tell anyone they were your favorite. But…. What a great time we had putting together your steampunk-themed wedding!!! My job is never boring and there’s always new adventures to experience. I’m eternally grateful that fate brought us together.

I was ordained in 1997 and have been celebrating couples for nearly 30 years.

In total, I have officiated at over 200 weddings. Since 2022, I average 15-20 weddings per year.

Absolutely!!! That is the hallmark of my process. Every ceremony I conduct is individually crafted to reflect the life and love the couple. I am always happy to incorporate your family customs, traditions, and heritage; perhaps you want to have guests involved with readings or other ritual elements. Maybe you'd like a unity ritual (handfasting, sand blending, etc). Let's discuss your thoughts and see how we can make it work.

If I am available, I am always happy to join you for your rehearsal. While not included in my fee, I am always happy to discuss my involvement.

Absolutely! If you are already legally married and have a legal State-issued marriage certificate, we can absolutely celebrate your love with a public ceremony.

YES! YES! YES! I have been an ally as long as I can remember. It is truly in my DNA to welcome all couples wherever they are on the spectrum of love and life.

YES! YES! YES! As a rabbi, I love to meet couples wherever they are on the spectrum of love and life.

Definitely! Shabbat is about celebrating life. What better way to acknowledge the life we're living than to celebrate your marriage on the Sabbath?

Definitely! I'd be more than happy to recommend vendors (and suggest staying away from some!!!), as well as work with your vendor to customize/personalize your document. OR, I have a ketubah that I'm always happy to personalize for you if you're looking for something a little simpler and more modest.

Domestically, I'll travel wherever my car, a train, or an airplane can take me. - While based in Florida, I officiate weddings in New York, DC, Baltimore, or wherever your ceremony will be. Internationally, my passport is always valid! I'll go wherever your ceremony takes me. Just keep in mind, I have to adhere to all local and international laws. I always recommend that couples get legally married in the US before heading off to their destination country for their public ceremony. It's MUCH easier that way.

I absolutely DO! Most of the couples I work with are either interfaith (one is Jewish) or non-religious at all. I am always happy to set aside my personal connection with my faith to create the perfect ceremony for your needs and interests. I have worked with several couples who are observant in their own faith tradition but wanted my personal flair and attention to be a part of their ceremony.

Whatever it is... not likely. Exception for the requirement of a valid state-issue marriage license (or a valid marriage certificate proving you are already married), there are very few things that you "HAVE TO" do. Let's discuss your specific concerns and see what we can work out together to make your ceremony perfect for you.

In all likelihood, YES! I try to be very flexible in all that I do when I'm working with couples. Everyone is unique and will have requests that are special to them. I'm not likely to jump out of a plane for you, but I am pretty open to trying new things. Don't be shy. Try me!

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About ExchangingRings.com

ExchangingRings.com

Services

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Reviews

The Perfect Officiant

A great experience!

Ponsetto Guerrero Wedding

Wonderful Officiant!

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