The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in California

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in California

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80 Wedding Officiants in California

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Wedding Officiant Julia Garcia 

5.0

Oxnard, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves California

• I love to customize the look and feel of wedding ceremonies to meet the aspirations and imagination of my couples. • Perform personalized, romantic, memorable wedding ceremonies - elopements, weddings, and vows renewal in LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara counties. • Christian 💒, non-religious, non-denominational, LGBTQ+🌈. • I provide marriage license guidance 📜, write wedding scripts ✍️, and help with vows ❤️.

Julia Garcia was the perfect officiant for our wedding. From our very first conversation, she was warm, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to talk to. She guided us through the process with care and clarity, and she was always open to feedback—truly collaborative in every sense. We wanted to include a specific poem in our ceremony, and she welcomed it wholeheartedly, helping us find just the right place for it in the flow. On the big day, Julia brought a calming, confident presence that immediately put us at ease. The ceremony she led was heartfelt and beautifully written. We’re so grateful to her for helping make our day so special, and we can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a kind, creative, and professional officiant. We highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond.
Lindsay H., 4 months ago
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L + A Union Ceremonies 

5.0

Hawthorne, CA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves California

Hi, I'm Lilian Argueta, a proud Guatemalan American, native Angelina, and the heart behind L+A Union Ceremonies. I’ve always believed in the power of human connection and the importance of honoring it with authenticity, care, and soul. I’ve been a certified officiant since 2017, and my path to this work has been anything but traditional—in the best way. L+A stands for Luz y Amor, light and love in Spanish. It’s more than a name; it’s a belief system. I believe we are all energy, all light…and when two people come together in love, something truly magical happens. That magic deserves to be witnessed and celebrated with intention & creativity.

I was so honored to have you stand with us as we said I do! am forever grateful for the love you infused into our ceremony. We also just had so much- fun from writing the ceremony, to the rehearsal and the day of! Love you!
Caitlin S., 2 months ago
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Married by a Sea Captain 

5.0

Rancho Mirage, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves California

I am a retired professional with a background in law and hospitality, holding degrees from Brigham Young University, Wake Forest University, and UNC School of Law. After officiating weddings in South Florida, I moved to Rancho Mirage to be near my grandchildren. I love helping couples create memorable, meaningful ceremonies. As a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain, I bring a relaxed, personal touch to every wedding, making your special day unique and enjoyable.

Captain Ray was a pleasure to work with while crafting our wedding ceremony. He had great feedback and experience to share to help us. And it was wonderful to have his steady presence and his humor as part of our special day.
Jacob E., 3 months ago
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Love Story Vows 

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $395
  • Serves California
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Wedding officiant Heidi's only job is to make sure that you both have a wonderful ceremony that feels right to you. It should be memorable for the right reasons, have some laughter, a little bit of romance, and show your love for each other. She will capture your personal love story and your ceremony will definitely Not be long and boring! Heidi has married over 650 couples since 2016 and she's known for making the process easy and stress free for you. As a former wedding planner, she makes sure your ceremony flows smoothly and she will help you feel calm and actually enjoy your ceremony!

Heidi is an absolute gem of a human. She came recommended to us by our wedding photographers and was the perfect officiant for our LA elopement. We felt a connection to her from the very beginning and she made us feel like family. Over the course of several months, we worked together on crafting our personalized ceremony that included a hand fasting and tarot card pull. We then completed a questionnaire that was used to tell our love story. I was genuinely taken aback at the heartfelt way our answers wove together to tell the story of our relationship. I should also mention how meaningful it was that our final tarot card that we pulled was The Heirophant - literally the marriage card. It made our ceremony feel even more magical! We are so grateful for her involvement in making our day perfect — and we are glad to call her Aunt Heidi!
Natasha + J., 5 months ago
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Love Is Weddings 

5.0

Fallbrook, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $425
  • Serves California

Your wedding ceremony is all about you. If you would like to include special rituals, your love story or have a playful ceremony, we can work together to make it happen. If you want a simple yet meaningful ceremony, we can do that too. If you would fully customize your ceremony you have the option of selecting each and every element of your celebration of love. Getting it right for you; that's what it's all about.

Rev. Brian and the team at Love Is Weddings were a pleasure to work with for our wedding ceremony. Their communication style was clear, concise, and thorough, which made the planning process smooth and stress-free. The quality of their work and overall value was very professional - they provided excellent guidance and were highly personable throughout. We really appreciated that Rev. Brian shared examples of ceremony script options with us, which allowed us to customize the ceremony to be more personalized and meaningful for us as a couple. We highly recommend Rev. Brian and the Love Is Weddings team to any couples searching for their wedding officiant.
Anthony G., a month ago
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Sam Does Weddings 

5.0

LOS ANGELES, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves California

Born in Australia, lived in Scotland, I've now been in the US for 10 years, I presided over my first wedding in 2016. Being asked by two of my oldest friends changed my life forever. But I was crazy nervous. That first ceremony elicited something inside of me I never expected. I LOVED, love! I had a feeling of pride and community I'd never experienced before. More and more friends asked me to officiate their weddings over the years until I finally said "frick it, maybe this is my thing." Becoming an officiant has been one of the most rewarding things I've done, experiencing your marriage ceremony with you is now something I look forward to.

Sam did an amazing job getting to know us as a couple! He really put the time and care into learning our story and incorporating it in the best way into his script. We are very glad we got to incorporate him into our special day!
Bridget, 2 months ago
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Sacred & Unique Wedding Ceremonies 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves California

Santa Barbara wedding officiant Dani Antman performs interfaith, religious, and spiritual wedding ceremonies. Ordained as an Interfaith minister in 2004, Dani specializes in creating custom, and touching personalized wedding ceremonies. She loves to combine different traditions and customs, along with rituals, readings, and blessings that reflect your love for each other and your religious beliefs. Dani will guide you through the planning process: from discussing details of your own unique love story, to creating the ceremony and walking down the aisle. Filing the license and all meetings are included. Attending the rehearsal is extra.

Dani was an amazing officiant. We got so many compliments on how personal the ceremony was, and she was a pleasure to work with. She took a lot of care in making sure she spoke we multiple times over the phone (we were from out of town), and ensured we were happy with the final ceremony script. She was professional but had that extra hint of care. She also filed our marriage license the next business day, which was very much appreciated. She has a lot of experience in doing rooms in the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Thank you again Dani!
Julianna D., 6 months ago
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Weddings Royale 

5.0

Irvine, CA
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Serves California

Ryan and Valerie Kingsman are the dynamic duo behind Weddings Royale, an award-winning husband and wife officiant team specializing in luxury wedding celebrations. As acclaimed love storytellers, they have mastered the art of creating personalized, meaningful ceremonies for over a thousand couples. Based in Orange County, they travel throughout California and to destination events.

My husband and I really wanted our ceremony to be special and Ryan DELIVERED. From the first moment we talked to him, I knew he got. He did such a good job of creating many little special moments in the wedding from leading prayer to a surprise questionnaire from Kc and I. We had so many compliments on the officiant after our wedding, and many people said it was the best wedding ceremony they have ever attended. It was my part of the day - thank you for making it memorable!
Gillian E., 6 months ago
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Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky 

5.0

Claremont, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $495
  • Serves California

Meet Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky: Serving Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, Pastor Josh Kapchinsky brings warmth, wisdom, and a touch of magic to every wedding ceremony. As the Lead Pastor of a welcoming nondenominational church in the vibrant college town of Claremont, he’s no stranger to celebrating love and community. When he’s not leading his congregation, Pastor Josh pours his heart into helping couples craft the wedding ceremony of their dreams.

Pastor Josh and Jennifer were amazing from start to finish ! We got so much feedback from our friends and family about how much they loved our ceremony and how well Pastor Josh did ! He was on time, professional, personable and respectful. Everything went so smooth and we are so happy Thankyou so very much to you both !!
Angela, a month ago
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Shannon Bryson Ceremonies 

5.0

Winchester, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves California

Shannon serves the Temecula/Murrieta area, North San Diego, and Palm Springs/Palm Desert area, and is willing to travel beyond. With 35 years in beauty, 20+ years in wellness, and 3 years officiating over 100 ceremonies, she brings unique experience to your special day. Shannon writes every ceremony from scratch after getting to know you through "Get to Know Each Other" calls. She handles all paperwork and logistics, making your wedding, elopement, or vow renewal completely stress-free.

Shannon Bryson Ceremonies was a delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was prompt, detailed, and always positive, which put us at ease during the planning process. The quality of their work was truly top-notch - they were thorough, upbeat, friendly, and reassuring throughout. Shannon created an incredibly unique and beautiful wedding ceremony that perfectly reflected our values and love story. We felt so supported and cared for, as if we were working with someone we had known our whole lives. Shannon's professional yet warm and engaging demeanor made the ceremony a breeze, and we couldn't have been happier with their services. We highly recommend Shannon Bryson Ceremonies to any couple looking for a creative, caring, and efficient officiant to make their special day unforgettable.
Julie & N., 2 months ago
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Weddings by Christina 

5.0

Orange, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves California

My name is Christina, and I’m the heart behind Weddings by Christina, based in Orange, California. As a licensed officiant in 49 states, I’ve had the joy of uniting couples across Southern California and beyond. I love meeting new couples, hearing your unique love story, and helping bring your vision of the perfect ceremony to life. With your input, I design a ceremony that reflects who you are. I’m all about building a strong connection and creating a warm, inclusive space where all love is celebrated. I officiate weddings of all types and also specialize in commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, baby dedications, and memorial services.

Christina is amazing! She was very thorough about the whole process of the wedding ceremony and asked me specifically what things I wanted to keep or change. She made it personal and tailored to me and my husband which I loved. She's also so easy-going and funny. I really couldn't have asked for a better minister to officiate my wedding. She was even down and excited to accept my very specific minister attire requirements since I had a fantasy wedding and wanted all the attires to be cohesive. Wedding ceremony was so smooth and perfect because of her fantastic work! Thank you so much Christina!!
Camila, 17 days ago
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The Out Officiant 

5.0

El Cerrito, CA
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $187
  • Serves California

Hola, I’m Ernesto (he/him/él), The Out Officiant! Ordained by the ULC, I began officiating in 2019 and bring heart, humor, and authenticity to every ceremony. As a gay Latino who’s been through wedding planning myself, I know how vital it is to feel seen and supported. I specialize in LGBTQ+, bilingual, and multicultural weddings, always inclusive, personalized, and stress-free. Based in El Cerrito, my fee varies by distance. Let’s create a ceremony that celebrates your love story!

Ernesto is the best officiant! He met with us prior to see what we would like incorporated into the ceremony, he showed up last minute to our rehearsal after we forgot to tell him about it, and overall incorporated his humor/personality to make our ceremony truly special! Highly recommend him!
Fahima, 5 months ago
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Pronounced by Patrick 

5.0

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves California

Hello there! I'm Patrick, a professional wedding officiant based in Paso Robles, California...Our little drinking town, with a farming problem...but I do travel! I take absolute delight in helping make your wedding ceremony just as you envisioned it. After all, it's your special day! In addition to working as an officiant, I'm also the owner of a distillery in Paso Robles, a voice-over specialist, and I have a multiple-subject teaching credential. That's right, the booze making officiant!

Patrick is amazing! He made everything so enjoyable and easy. He definitely kept things fun but still professional, both in first meeting him and on the day of the ceremony/during the ceremony. It was all super detailed to us as a couple. He's a really good dude inside and out. Very respectful too. We love this guy!
Baylee and C., 6 months ago
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Grand Entrance Affairs 

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Offers 6 ceremony types
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves California

Ready to create an unforgettable ceremony for the most important day of your life? I’d be honored to help you with that. As an ordained minister, wedding planner, and copywriter, I offer a unique combination of skills to help me create the perfect custom wedding ceremony—tailor-made for you. I use my interpersonal nature to get to know you as a couple, your love story, and your important must-haves—and my way with words to craft a heartfelt and memorable ceremony that uniquely captures and conveys your essence in front of all your nearest and dearest.

Ingrid is not only an amazing wedding coordinator, but she is also an amazing wedding officiant. She took our love story and crazy ceremony ideas (such as taking a shot with us along with our guests before we sealed the deal or taping our ring box underneath one of the chairs for a surprise ring bearer) and created the ceremony of our dreams. To hear from multiple guests that it was the best ceremony they attended was the best compliment we could receive because the ceremony is the most important part of a wedding. It was my favorite part of my wedding. Then she can amazingly switch gears from officiant to wedding coordinator and rock that too. She can do it all (literally). I always have other couples tell us that their wedding day goes by very fast and they didn’t really get to enjoy all the little things. However, my husband and I felt like our special day did not go by so fast and we most definitely got to enjoy the little things mainly because Ingrid took care of everything behind the scenes that no one sees. I am very sad I won’t get to work with her anymore unless I get married again lol, but I would recommend her to anyone I know and hopefully get to see her in action again.
Kimberly O., 4 months ago
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Harbor View Weddings 

5.0

Harbor City, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves California
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Hi, I’m Andy, the heart behind Harbor View Weddings. For more than 20 years, I’ve had the honor of helping couples celebrate one of the most important days of their lives. Since 2012, my family and I have built a wedding officiant service that’s rooted in love, respect, and authenticity. Whether it’s an intimate backyard ceremony, a romantic beach wedding, or a grand celebration, I make sure every couple feels supported and stress-free. My goal is simple: to craft a ceremony that reflects you — your story, your culture, and your vision for the future.

Andy, you rock! Thank you so much for officiating our wedding we couldn't have done it without you. Andy was very professional and very patient with me. He just brought good energy with him and I appreciate that very much. I highly recommend harbor view weddings to everyone who wants a wonderful wedding ceremony in the future you won't be disappointed.
Tracey L., 2 months ago
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Better Together Officiating-Events-Photos 

5.0

Torrance, CA
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves California

Over 20’s years ago Terry started working for a wedding planning company in Traverse City MI and has since written and officiated countless wedding ceremonies, each one is unique and special as the two people who are getting married. We design your ceremony to capture your personalities, vision and wishes to most accurately reflect who you are as a couple. We love to meet with couples who want a candid heartfelt stressless ceremony full of genuine joy centered around two people setting off on a journey to conquer life. Leveraging our decades of officiating and event services, we’ll turn your dream wedding into a beautiful reality!

Fabian and Terry were exceptional! They took care of all the details on my wedding day, allowing me and my husband to relax and enjoy the day. I couldn’t have done it without them! They were behind the scenes the whole day making sure all the details were executed flawlessly including the reception, cake, flowers, ceremony, and even hauling our stuff from the church to our reception all while ensuring my grandparents were comfortable throughout the night. It ended up being a perfect, happy and stress free day knowing these two would handle any surprise that popped up along the way.
Kristi H., 6 months ago
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Married By Renne Wedding Officiant 

5.0

Winnetka, CA
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves California

What I love about being an officiant is getting to know my couples. What their hopes and dreams are as individuals and as a couple. What they like about each other, what their favorite things they like to do together, and what makes them a couple. Putting all those things together in a memorable wedding ceremony is my passion. My ceremonies are always as individual as my couples. Every relationship is special and unique and I enjoy creating and sharing how you both got to this day, this moment. Your Story. The Best Love Story. Ever.

Working with Renne was just lovely. From our first meeting, she was so warm, down to earth and easy to talk to. She immediately had us feeling at ease with her genuine care. Our wedding ceremony was a perfect story of us and our love story. She managed to capture the uniqueness and beauty of our relationship and our loved ones were in tears. It set the stage for such a meaningful celebration. She printed out our ceremony and vows and we keep them in our wedding box. We open it every year and read it together as a way of reflecting on our love and remembering our values and promises we made to each other. We are so grateful for the way Renne made our wedding ceremony perfect for us and how she is still a fixture in our story a little each year.
Jennifer M., 6 months ago
Knots & Vows Sonoma 

5.0

Windsor, CA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves California

With years of experience and a passion for celebrating love in all its forms, I create meaningful, personalized ceremonies for weddings and civil unions across the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether your style is traditional, modern, spiritual, secular, or something totally unique—I’m here to support your vision and help bring it to life. I’d be honored to be an important part of your big day.

My wife, Laura, and I were very pleased with Emilio Garcia officiating our wedding. He had a calming, natural ability that helped our guests feel welcomed and part of a truly joyous occasion. We had met with him prior to the ceremony and said a little humor would be good and he provided it with charm. Two thumbs up!
Armando and L., 6 months ago
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Meg's Ceremonies 

5.0

DAVIS, CA
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $575
  • Serves California

Hello and Congratulations! I have the best job in the world because I get to tell your story and connect you to each other and your guests. I love to have fun! As a former nurse and teacher, I am sensitive to individual needs and I am very comfortable in front of people.

Meg was the best officiant! She tailored her speech to include lots of meaningful personal aspects and kept it concise so we could get to the fun. Would recommend her to anyone getting married!
Austin D., 6 months ago
Santa Cruz Officiant 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves California

Hi, I’m Naomi—a multi-award-winning wedding officiant known for ceremonies that feel like soul nourishment. I’m part marriage midwife, part mythic storyteller, part fierce loving mama bear. I help couples stay grounded, connected, and deeply seen on one of the most important days of their lives. Rooted in years of cross cultural study, I create inclusive, wildly meaningful, sacred but non-religious ceremonies. Guests swear I must be a family member or close friend. I’m a reverend gone rogue—innovating modern rites with heart, humor, and holy intention, and creating ceremonies that feel like home to you—and unforgettable to everyone else.

Choosing Naomi as our officiant was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding. She embodies so much warmth and wisdom and has an extremely thoughtful process of getting to know her couples. We wanted our ceremony to be the most special part of our day, and while we trusted her from the beginning, we couldn’t have imagined a ceremony as beautiful as the one she delivered. We wanted to really feel the transition, the peace, the profoundness of the moment, and Naomi gave us this and so much more. Every word was meaningful and deeply personal, not a single one wasted. She slowed everything down. She helped us and our guests all be still and truly present and to notice even the tiniest details that were made not so tiny by the awareness: the trees, the smell of the cool forest air, the crow flying overhead. She was a grounding presence that steadied us in a moment that is often nerve-ridden and blurry for many people. Friends and family all commented on how it was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever been to. One friend even said that he had never been to a wedding where the ceremony was the best part until ours. If you are looking for an officiant who can truly see you and your partner, someone who is capable of honoring your story and your dreams, someone to anchor you in a whirlwind moment while acknowledging how once in a lifetime it is, then run don’t walk to connect with Naomi. You will be so glad you did.
Aubrey D W., 5 months ago
Our Cherished Vows Weddings 

5.0

Galt, CA
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves California

At Our Cherished Vows Weddings, I design faith-based ceremonies that harmoniously integrate your unique personalities and values with your love story, creating a celebration that will be cherished for a lifetime. • Serving Sacramento •San Joaquin & Amador Counties •Destination Weddings also available

Our experience with Our Cherished Vows Weddings was exceptional. Anna, the officiant, had excellent communication throughout the process - she was prompt in responding to our questions and efficiently handled all the necessary paperwork. On the day of our wedding, Anna's professionalism and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made the ceremony feel personal and intimate. Anna kept everything flowing smoothly and felt like part of our family, making our special day even more memorable. We highly recommend Our Cherished Vows Weddings to any couple looking for a top-notch officiant.
Jessica, 5 months ago
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Dearly Beloved 

5.0

Temecula, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $249
  • Serves California

Dearly Beloved is a professional wedding officiant service devoted to crafting heartfelt, personalized, and inclusive ceremonies. I believe every love story is unique and deserves to be celebrated with care and intention. Whether your vibe is romantic, playful, spiritual, or secular—I work closely with you to ensure your ceremony reflects you. I love love, and I take immense pride in helping couples from all backgrounds feel seen, honored, and celebrated on one of the most meaningful days of their lives.

Dearly Beloved was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From the moment we first spoke with Joel, their communication style was sincere, efficient, and thoughtful. The quality of his work was high, thoroughly researched, and deeply compassionate. He went above and beyond to incorporate special traditions from my cultural background, as well as including our family and friends in meaningful ways throughout the ceremony. Joel was kind, happy, and lovable, and truly made our special day even more magical. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to guide us through this momentous occasion.
Victoria V., 2 months ago
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Wedding Pastor Ken 

5.0

Torrance, CA
  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $399
  • Serves California

Congrats on finding the love of your life! I love coming alongside brides and grooms to help them plan and have the ceremony of their dreams. From the outset, you will have a friendly, supportive wedding pastor who will walk with you through the process and give you the tools to create a ceremony that your guests will love and that you will never forget. Contact me today to set up a no obligation wedding inquiry appointment. As a thank you for meeting, I will give you a free ebook of wedding vows to help you get started.

Pastor Ken was an exceptional wedding officiant who exceeded our expectations. His communication style was effective, generous, prompt and timely throughout the entire process. Based on our questionnaire responses, he came across as incredibly personable and everyone who attended our wedding resonated with his word choice, making it feel like he had known us as a couple for years even though we had only hired him a few months prior. Pastor Ken made sure our meeting was intentional, ensuring the vows and transitions on our wedding day ran smoothly. He really delivered and made our wedding day extra special, all within a concise one-hour timeframe. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to make our special day so memorable.
Jessica J., 3 months ago
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I Do X Two 

5.0

Castro Valley, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves California

I love working with couples to write a ceremony that is authentic to their love story and with all the details they envision. I've officiated estate-sized wine country weddings and those at the Ritz; to ceremonies in art galleries and country clubs, to shoreline and backyard elopements, and vow renewals at a family picnic or a restaurant--each one just as special as the other.

Saundra at I Do X Two was the perfect wedding officiant for our special day. From our very first interaction, she was personable, sweet, and attentive, making the process of getting married feel intimate, easy, and efficient. Saundra made it so easy for me to not worry about a thing - she handled all of the details with professionalism and care, allowing my husband and I to simply enjoy the moment. I would highly recommend I Do X Two to any couple looking for a warm, experienced professional to officiate their wedding.
Kiana, 3 months ago
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A Guy in a Vest 

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves California

Hello! I’m Daniel and I’m honored to be considered for your big day! From my home in sunny Sacramento, California, I work with couples to make their ceremonies memorable, meaningful to them and engaging for guests. I guide my couples through the planning process of the ceremony from brainstorming symbols of unity to ordering a copy of your wedding certificate from the county.

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have D officiate our wedding. From start to finish, he was warm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. He guided us through the entire process with ease, taking the stress out of one of the most important parts of the day. On the big day, D delivered a ceremony that was truly perfect. He thoughtfully incorporated the religious elements we wanted in order to honor and respect my parents' beliefs, seamlessly blended two different cultures and languages, and added a few nerdy, personal touches that made it feel uniquely us. We’re so grateful to D for helping create such a meaningful and memorable moment. Highly recommend!
Esther T., 3 months ago
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Ariela Productions 

5.0

Arcata, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves California

I’m Ariela, a queer wedding planner, officiant, and ceremonial guide based in Northern California. With 15+ years in community arts and creative production, I bring both logistical expertise and soulful presence to every celebration. My ceremonies weave together ritual, somatic grounding, and intentional design—so your wedding isn’t just an event, but a meaningful expression of your love and values.

Ariela made our ceremony magical and deeply meaningful. From our first conversation, she listened carefully to our story and helped us weave rituals and symbols that truly reflected who we are. Her presence is calm, grounding, and joyful, making everyone feel included and cherished. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and our ceremony felt intimate, unique, and full of heart. Ariela is more than an officiant—she is a guide, a creator, and a celebrant of love.
Peter S., 2 months ago
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Reverend Clint Hufft 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves California

Say what you want to say. Hear what you want to hear. I'll meet with you as many times as you want. Every detail of your ceremony is important. "Thank you for the kind words and making our ceremony so thoughtful and stress free."

Reverend Clint Hufft was a wonderful wedding officiant we recommend to all of our couples. His communication style is warm and heartfelt, putting couples at ease throughout the process. Clint is an expert in his craft, customizing the ceremony to each couple's exact wishes. He even gives the option to include or remove any religious references, ensuring the ceremony reflects each couple's personal beliefs. Clint's professionalism and attention to detail contributes greatly to making each wedding ceremony truly memorable. I would highly recommend Reverend Hufft to any couple looking for an officiant who will create a personalized and meaningful ceremony.
Wendy D., 6 months ago
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Minister Maggie 

5.0

Berkeley, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $525
  • Serves California

I don’t do cookie-cutter ceremonies. I create personalized wedding ceremonies that reflect who you are and what you value as a couple. I want each word to be based on what matters most to you as you join your lives in marriage. We’ll work together to create your perfect ceremony, and I will help you find ways to make your wedding meaningful for yourselves as well as your families and friends. When I lead the ceremony, I’ll speak from my heart with sincerity and joy. Working with you and being at your wedding is an honor I do not take lightly. It would be a privilege to be part of your special day.

The Mountain Terrace has had the pleasure of working many weddings with Maggie Beretz over the years and she is one of the best officiants you’ll find! Her ceremonies are always so meaningful and heartfelt. And her calm demeanor and professionalism puts everyone at ease on the wedding day…our staff included! She’s incredibly easy to work with and helps couples craft a ceremony that is personal and tailored to them. If you’re looking for a wedding officiant, she is an amazing choice!
Kristy M., 6 months ago
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Officiant Donna -San Diego, CA 

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves California

*Now Authorized to Issue Confidential Marriage Licenses!* Since 2013! *Elopements *Weddings * Handfastings *Commitment Ceremonies*Vow Renewals * Hitch and Run* signing only services. Donna is known for her magical and fun experiences with help from each couple. The more creative the better. All couples are welcome. Proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Love is love! *Fee $425 * which includes creating a unique and memorable ceremony, Officiating and getting the license filed afterwards. *If the marriage license needs to be provided by me there is an additional fee of $300 which includes the $144 license fee.

Officiant Donna was wonderful to work with for our wedding ceremony in San Diego, CA. She allowed for open communication throughout the planning process, which put us at ease. Donna really cared about making our special day perfect, and you could tell from her warm and personable demeanor. She arrived early on the day of the wedding and helped make the ceremony fun and memorable for us and our guests. We are so grateful to Donna for her professionalism and for helping to create such a joyful experience for us. We highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an officiant who will go above and beyond.
Dee, 4 months ago
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Beside Love 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves California

The Beside Love mission is to perform customized wedding ceremonies for couples in the Los Angeles area. To stand beside love is an honor, and performing wedding ceremonies feels like opening a curtain to reveal a glowing light to the world. My ceremonies can be light, airy and fun or deeply emotional and expressive, but always joyful— and always yours.

Heidi from Beside Love was an absolute joy to work with as a wedding officiant. From our very first conversation she was an attentive listener, and provided kind and and supportive guidance throughout the planning process. Heidi's fun, detailed, personable, and energetic presence keeps things running smoothly and make it a truly special celebration. Heidi will only be a positive part of your wedding experience, bringing a professional and calm touch that will truly enhance your special day. I sent her multiple ideas and she crafted vows so uniquely us. Anyone who hires her will have a personal friend and cheerleader for the day. I couldn't recommend Beside Love more highly!
Joselyn G., a month ago