Bishop Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Rabbi Jesssica K. Marshall, Sacred Lifecycle Rituals

Best of Weddings (1x)

CO, CA, & weddings worldwide!

About this vendor

Co-creating your wedding ceremony to uniquely reflect YOUR love story! I love celebrating what makes each couple so special, helping couples stay true to their values and what matters most throughout the journey of wedding planning. Are you a couple who… ~Believes your wedding day will be a joyous intimate connection between you and your favoritest person in the whole world. You want your officiant to know you as a couple--sharing stories, values, sticky moments, hopes...working with someone who cares a ton about a deep relationship with couples sounds perfect. ~Can’t wait to stand on top of that mountain and declare your love for each other, you’re just unsure about how to include your financee’s devoted Christian family and your culturally Jewish one. ~Values your religious background, and just connect more to your own spirituality in nature. You’d love to have both honored in a wedding ceremony that fits you and your beloved perfectly. ~Wants all of those really cool Jewish symbols explained, or your interfaith beliefs illuminated, and eagerly await your whole fabulous, wacky family participating! ~Seeks to feel really supported for your marriage, not just your wedding--when sticky family moments come up, conversations about how each of your religious or spiritual backgrounds is celebrated in your home life, what marriage truly means to each of you, practical support around common relationship sticky spots, and your deepest dreams and goals for your life together. ~Envisions a ceremony that’s anything but cookie cutter--it's joyous, filled with meaning, lights you up, & celebrates your relationship, whether interfaith, LGBTQ+, both, or more! **** Here are a few details about how I support couples: ~Getting to know couples more deeply and creating a ceremony that speaks to your ideals is a core part of my wedding process. ~I meet 7 times with couples in order to create this personal relationship. ~Offering resources to support your marriage beyond your wedding day, our conversations explore everything from how each of your similarities and differences strengthen your union, to financial decision making, crafting the wording for your wedding covenant, personal growth dreams, raising kids if applicable, and how you envision celebrating holidays together. ~Honored to officiate LGBTQ+ wedding ceremonies, I will help you create a ceremony that reflects your values as a couple. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQ community. *** I have guided close to 100 couples since 2008 and it's beautiful to hear from folks afterwards how the foundation of their wedding ceremony, resting in their values as a couple, created real magic in their relationship. I look forward to connecting with you!

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Business Attributes

LGBTQ+-owned Business
Woman-owned Business

Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Interfaith
Jewish
Conservative
Reform
Secular
Spiritual

Wedding Activities

After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

5

out of 5.0

15 reviews

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2/03/2025 • Kadija W

Rabbi Marshall was a wonderful officiant for our Jewish/Episcopalian wedding. We gave her a tall task of blending my traditional Jewish background with my husbands Episcopalian heritage and asked her to work with a co-officiant. Every single guest I spoke to said that Rabbi Marshall made the ceremony so special and blended the two religions so well. She did such a great job of getting to know my husband and I and helped him learn more about Jewish traditions and cultures. I can't thank her enough for making our wedding ceremony such a success and helping to build the foundation for my home.

10/28/2024 • Anita K

Working with Rabbi Jessica K. Marshall was our most rewarding and authentic part of our wedding journey. We looked forward to every session we had together, learned a lot & grew as a couple, and ultimately had a ceremony we will never forget!

10/15/2024 • Michael T

We are so grateful to Rabbi Jessica Marshall for her incredible support and guidance during our interfaith wedding. From our very first meeting, she took the time to get to know us as a couple, leading thoughtful pre-marital sessions that helped us explore our values and beliefs. Her warmth and genuine care made the entire process enjoyable and meaningful. Rabbi Jessica's collaboration with our Catholic Deacon was seamless, and together they crafted a ceremony that beautifully reflected our unique love story. Her attention to detail and spiritual insight made our wedding day unbelievably special. We felt so supported and understood, and we can't thank her enough for helping us create a celebration that truly represented who we are. If you're looking for a compassionate and dedicated officiant, we wholeheartedly recommend Rabbi Jessica!

10/15/2024 • Talia S

Rabbi Marshall was everything we could have ever dreamed of and more for our wedding officiant. We were nervous about finding an officiant who would fit our exact needs as an interfaith couple. Rabbi Marshall exceeded our expectations and we could not feel more lucky to have found her. She was extremely open and honest and gave great insight during our sessions and always listened intently. She allowed us to make our ceremony exactly how we wanted it to be and never made us feel pressured to include jewish elements that we didn't want. She was open to helping us with anything we needed during the process and provided the most warm and safe space to open up to her to discuss whatever we wanted. She had great communication throughout our entire process and was always flexible when we needed to switch up meeting times. Rabbi Marshall is truly a special person and we feel so lucky to have had her as such an important part of our wedding.

8/22/2024 • Samantha S

My husband and I absolutely loved our experience working with Rabbi Marshall. I don't think our whole wedding experience would have been what it was without her. We really enjoyed our sessions with her leading up to the wedding and got so much value from them. Our Ketubah and ring warming ceremony she lead were so special. We appreciated that she pulled us aside before the ceremony asking what we needed and just let us stand in silence breathing with her. Everyone was complementing Rabbi Marshall for how she led our ceremony and shared how special the ceremony felt because of her. Rabbi Marshall is so sweet, accommodating to our experience, and was so enjoyable to work with. It was really nice to have the sessions leading up to the wedding as well as the session after our wedding to really make the whole wedding experience last and feel more special. I'd highly recommend hiring Rabbi Marshall, it was well worth it!

10/06/2023 • jessica m

Our wedding day was truly a magical experience, and a significant part of that magic was woven by Rabbi Jessica Marshall. From the very beginning of our wedding planning journey to the moment we said our vows, Rabbi Marshall's personalized touch and unwavering support made all the difference. Throughout the year of planning, our sessions with Rabbi Marshall felt like more than just wedding preparations; they were akin to therapeutic conversations filled with love and guidance. Her genuine care and thoughtful insights helped us navigate not only the logistics of our big day but also the deeper emotional aspects of our journey towards marriage. On the day of our wedding, despite unexpected wind issues and occasional interruptions, Rabbi Marshall remained an epitome of professionalism, grace, and love. Her calm demeanor and unwavering commitment to our happiness were truly commendable. She created an atmosphere of love and sincerity that allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the moment. One of the most cherished parts of our wedding was the ketubah ceremony, guided by Rabbi Marshall. Her wisdom and expertise in this sacred tradition made it a profound and emotional experience. The happy tears flowed freely, and the love in the room was palpable. We couldn't be more thankful to Rabbi Jessica Marshall for executing our dream wedding flawlessly and for being a guiding light throughout our journey towards marriage. Her presence and dedication added an extra layer of magic to our special day, and for that, we are eternally grateful. With heartfelt thanks and warm regards, Jessica & Ian Matzkowitz

9/14/2023 • Alyssa M

When my husband and I look back at our wedding, hands down the best moment for us was our ceremony. I still tear up thinking about it. That's all thanks for Rabbi Marshall. When the time came to walk down the aisle on the big day, I had no nerves, no doubts, no question unanswered—I was absolutely ready to tie that knot! From what I've heard, that's pretty rare! But our monthly meetings leading up to the wedding delved so deeply into the spirituality, connection and devotion between me and my partner. This lead-up work we accomplished with Rabbi M ensured my husband and I were setting the best foundation to the start of our married life together. Together, we worked through difficult conversations around what we envision or future to look like, how we wish to intertwine faith into our lives, how we can keep our inner child alive, how we can best show up for each other—heck, we even conquered the terrifying subject of finances! No stone left unturned, and we continue to put these important lessons into play well after the wedding. Not only did the ceremony feel incredibly personalized to the two of us and our families, Rabbi M did a spectacular job translating Jewish traditions within the ceremony to non-Jewish attendees, Everyone was an active participant, following along and the love throughout the tent was palpable. Here I go, crying again just thinking about it! If we were to do it all again, there is no doubt in my mind we would choose Rabbi Marshall to guide us through this spiritual and emotional journey. She is a friend, and an inspiration, for life. Forever grateful and blessed.

1/18/2023 • Natalie L

Having Jessica as the officiant of our wedding was the detail I didn't know I needed to make the day perfect. She not only was a calming and loving presence on the day of the wedding, but took the time to create a ceremony that was unique to us in every way. She offered structure, ideas, and feedback when we needed, and took every idea or priority we had and included it with seamless flow. Jessica brought a spirituality to our nonreligious ceremony that emphasized our love for each other, our families, our friends, and the land itself.

12/04/2022 • Hannah A

It is with such great pleasure that we are writing this review for Rabbi Marshall. Coming from different backgrounds (Jewish and Christian/Secular), it was really important for us to have a ceremony that could honor and include all of our loved ones. We were absolutely blown away by the result. When we began the series of meetings, we never could have imagined the impact that the process would have on us, the wedding, and even our guests. It is hard to put into words just how meaningful and sacred our ceremony was. We will cherish our time under the chuppah for the rest of our lives. Even now, 6 months after our wedding, we still are continuously hearing from our family and friends how touched they were by our ceremony. We also loved our premarital counseling meetings- it become a ritual we looked forward to. Each meeting brought us closer together and challenged us to see each other more clearly than before. Rabbi Marshall got to know us and what we needed to ground us in our love for each other during the sometimes stressful process of planning a wedding. We could not recommend Rabbi Marshall enough to anyone who wants to pursue a loving, personal, and spiritually restorative path to their wedding.

12/03/2022 • Deanna P

Rabbi Marshall helped us plan a unique Jewish elopement that was perfect for and personalized to us. We are from Boston, MA and eloped in Boulder, CO; she came to visit us in person in Boston prior to our ceremony, which we really appreciate. Our Zoom classes were very meaningful and spiritual. We feel a strong connection with Rabbi Marshall and highly recommend her!

10/14/2022 • Martin L

We feel so fortunate to have found Rabbi Marshall for our wedding. Every part of the process was incredibly thoughtful and she went above and beyond to accommodate our preferences and make the sessions before, the ketubah signing, and the ceremony feel unique and special to us. We heard from so many of our guests how wonderful they thought she was in leading the ceremony. She is responsive, instantly familiar, and a joy to work with. Any couple would be lucky to have her be part of their special day and lives.

10/04/2022 • Cindy F

Rabbi Jessica is truly remarkable. She is kind, thoughtful, and supportive. She delivered a wonderfully memorable ceremony that was uniquely attuned to our individual personalities, and our life as a couple. We definitely recommend her counseling services too - we grew as a couple, learned more about each other, and it made for a wonderfully personal and meaningful ceremony.

9/17/2022 • DeeAnna and John M

Rabbi Marshall was the absolute best to work with! We are so grateful that we found her to officiate our wedding and be a part of our special day. From the initial contact all the way throughout the whole wedding planning process, she was there for us to answer any questions and be by our side through this magical time in our lives and see us grow as couple. During the entire planning process, she was able to make us feel comfortable and gave us a beautiful opportunity to become more spiritually connected then we have ever felt before as a couple through her guidance, support, experience, and knowledge. She created a beautiful ceremony for us, and we will always remember the beautiful connection, and powerful spiritual expansion that we all shared under the Chuppah together, and continue to share to this day. Thank you, Rabbi Marshall, for being nothing but amazing to work with and making our experience one to hold close in our hearts forever, as we share a lifetime of happiness together. -DeeAnna and John

9/17/2019 • Charles C

There's not much to say about Rabbi Marshall other than that she is the best. We loved the sessions leading up to the wedding. She asked thought provoking questions that my wife and I really enjoyed working through, but more importantly this time gave us the chance to really get to know Rabbi Marshall which made her standing up there with us on our wedding day even more special. It became very clear to us very early on that she was really invested in developing an actual relationship with us and wasn't just going to be someone who showed up on the day of and conducted the ceremony. She was always flexible and responsive for scheduling get togethers and made the planning of the actual ceremony as easy as possible! She was also flexible with the actual ceremony and gave us plenty of leeway in terms of the length of the ceremony and what aspects were the most important to us. Rabbi Marshall was also incredibly accommodating. One of the big draws for my wife and I was the high number of inter-faith weddings Rabbi Marshall had officiated in the past. I am not Jewish, and from the get go one of the most important aspects of the wedding to me was making sure all of my southern Christian guests knew what was going on, understood the importance of every Jewish tradition and that everything in Hebrew was also recited in English. For many of my guests this was their first experience with any Jewish traditions, and we continue to hear from guests telling us how much they loved the ceremony and Rabbi Marshall specifically! Rabbi Marshall, you were so amazing, and Melinda and I couldn't think of anyone better to help us start this chapter of our lives together. You rock!

7/15/2019 • Joanna M

We cannot rave enough about Rabbi Jessica Marshall’s skill and finesse as a wedding officiant. In fact, even now two months later, whenever we see guests from our wedding, each person remarks about the beauty and sincerity of the ceremony. We know from working with Jessica over the course of a half year leading up to the wedding why the ceremony was so perfect. Jessica has deep knowledge of how weddings can go and was able to be flexible and responsive to our needs. She listened closely, made suggestions, and then ultimately crafted a creative and personalized ceremony just for us. She took the time to understand what was important to us and who we are as a couple, sharing options and advice, but ultimately listening to what we wanted. She was fully willing to go with us on our journey, even when that meant changing our minds along the way a dozen times or so. Wedding planning can be stressful! We always looked forward to talking with Jessica across the months because she had a way of grounding us again. She suggested we create a list of “wedding values” and revisit them when things felt overwhelming. We found this very helpful. She also always got us laughing and reflecting on what really matters. On one occasion, she asked us to shut our eyes, hold hands, and just talk about the feeling we wanted to have the day of the wedding. Jessica was always patient, positive, and empathic along the journey of planning and developing our big day. So, it is no surprise that our guests remember the wedding ceremony as vividly as we do. Jessica was a calming presence the day of the wedding and throughout the ceremony. She brings her whole self to her work – her art really – and her authenticity during the ceremony helped us feel relaxed and authentic, too. She was able to manage some last-minute logistics (too hot to have the ceremony in the original location! no mic stand! line up at the bathroom!) with grace and humor – and then transition easily into leading a heart-felt ceremony. We remember the joy of standing there and celebrating our love with her – and the delight we felt in hearing her kind, wise, and witty words of wisdom throughout.