Create moments that will last a lifetime with your wedding Cantor

What/Who is a Cantor?

A Cantor is someone who sings liturgical music and leads prayer in a synagogue. A Cantor typically leads services in important Jewish moments, such as the Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath), the Jewish Holidays ([particularly Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur) as well as in important Jewish life cycle events such as Weddings or Bar Mitzvahs.

Tell us a little about yourself?

I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, where my father is the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community. I've lived all over the world, in Jerusalem, Montreal, London, New York and finally, Miami. I have been leading the Jewish High Holiday Services in Cali, Colombia since I'm a teenager. I also lead services as a guest Cantor at many synagogues in North America. My passion is singing at weddings, during the Jewish Wedding ceremony.

How are your weddings different than typical weddings?

Usually, a bride and groom hire musicians to play instrumental music during the ceremony. My weddings stand out because the bridal party and bride walk down the aisle to romantic songs that I serenade them with in vivo. I sing, accompanied by my band which can range in size from just piano and violin to a full orchestra! My weddings are separated into three parts: 1) the processional 2) the bride's walk down the aisle and 3) the chuppah/ceremony.

I sing important Jewish liturgy in Hebrew, but with a modern twist. For example, my songs are set to the melodies of prominent romantic songs sang by Boccelli, Groban and John Legend just to name a few. During the processional, I sing 2-3 songs while the groom and bridesmaids walk down the aisle. The highlight of the wedding is the Bride's walk down the aisle. In that moment, all eyes are on the bride as I serenade her with my song "Boi Kala (The Bride's Serenade)", which culminates with the emotion and intensity of the groom greeting his bride and walking into the chuppah with her. During the ceremony, I typically sing 2-4 short songs, culminating in the Seventh Blessing of the Sheva Brachot.

Why should clients hire you?

Couple usually hire me because they love music and are looking to connect with the spirituality, romance and timelessness of the Jewish Wedding Ceremony. They also want to add extra "oomph" to their ceremony and make it unforgettable, for themselves and their guests. Think of all the special moments during the Jewish ceremony- when the groom sees the bride for the first time, when the parents give the bride up, when the bride walks around her groom 7 times, when the groom breaks the glass- all those moments get magnified and heightened when they are accompanied with the right song.

What excites you most about your position?

I love customizing the song list with the couple. I first meet the bride and groom months before the wedding. I interview them and get to know what makes their relationship "tick." From there, we work as a team to pick the perfect songs for the aisle and ceremony. During the ceremony, I love seeing the live reactions the bride, groom and guests have during the songs. What makes me the most blessed guy in the business is that I get to inspire couples during their most vulnerable, emotional, and important moment of their life. That honor is something I never take for granted.

Tell us a little about the most memorable wedding you sang in?

It's so hard to pick just one. Some weddings are memorable because of the chemistry or background story of the couple; other weddings are more dramatic because of location, decor, etc. A special moment that stands out for me is getting to sing accompanied by the entire philharmonic orchestra in Costa Rica! But the most unforgettable highlight of my career without a doubt was serenading my beautiful wife as she walked down the aisle, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. That was almost ten years ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday.   

What is the best compliment you ever received at a wedding?

I'm always appreciative of feedback I get from the bride, a family member or a guest, One compliment that resonates was given to me by a guest at my own wedding. He was in his sixties and told me after the ceremony "I haven't cried in 20 years, until tonight." Words like that are what fuel me to inspire people through song.

What is your biggest challenge?

Without a doubt the hardest part of my work is collecting pictures or videos from the photographer/videographer post wedding. It's so frustrating because I would love to have more footage of wedding I've performed in. Unfortunately, photographer and videographers are very busy and it's hard to get material from them- even for pay!

How do potential clients find you?  

Potential clients can email me at david@cantordavid.com. You can like me on Facebook at Cantor David Goldschmidt, and on Instagram at cantordavidg.com

Colorful, innovative & exclusive menu by Chef Martino breathes life

The auspicious occasions of weddings, everyone expects perfection. From the venue and the embellishments to the flowers and the food. But narrowing down the choices and finalizing the right one for you can be a daunting and a harrowing task. Being nitpicky is a part of the process of making  your wedding day special and even more memorable.

The wedding menu, therefore, requires its due diligence. One cannot hire just anyone for the job but only the finest are appointed to prepare for the amazing affair. Finding that right caterer and putting together an exceptional menu, couples needn’t look far because esteemed chef Walter Martino is one of the most prime choices to be had to make any wedding the grand soiree it needs to be.

Although most brides like to play it safe and go with the caterers they are familiar with when it come to the food served at their wedding, but to get that extra flair and make your wedding stand out from other commonplace events, one must go the extra mile. And with a chef such as Walter Martino, one can never go wrong. He is a name that can transform any run-of-the-mill affair into a resplendent one, that leave the guest in awe. So, to take your wedding to that next level of brilliance, design a menu that speaks to you with the help of the great chef.

The million-dollar chef isn’t a household name for no reason. He has brought a revolution to the dining experience by bringing forth eclectic dishes with an abundance of flavor and finesse in his restaurant, Kaori. With his food, he tantalizes the diners and imprints them with his fine cooking, making every visit an unforgettable one. Catering to the taste buds of the most elite of clients, the chef would be a great fit to provide his services for any high-end wedding.

Couples can fix an appointment for a sample tasting to decide what they would like to have on their menu. For such a meeting, a selection can be made for personalized, five or seven-course meals to taste from. Most of the dishes on the menu feature unique rolls, seared tempuras, mouthwatering pastas and risottos and some of the most decadent desserts. The Chef Specials are, as the name suggests, very high-end and delicious assortment of fish and octopus.


While everything is quite scrumptious, some of the must-try options include the Veggie Tempura – a delicious mix of freshly cooked vegetables and tempuras, doused with honey along with a special Kaori sauce –, Fig and Cheese Ravioli – stuffed ravioli, drizzled with a concoction of butter and sage – and the Grilled Octopus – singed to perfections and served with an accompaniment of baby potatoes. Although these options are merely suggestions, but each and every element on these dishes sing to the soul and are some of the best foods one can every hope to try.

To make your day an incredible one, not only for your guests but also for yourself, choose only the best because the best is what you deserve.

Photo Credit: Kaori