I highly recommend pastor jack! In a sea of wedding officiants with good reviews in the area i decided to go with him based off the info on his website. I liked the idea of us each doing our own "homework" and how a lot of the reviews here mention him using humor. And he does it well! I really loved his ceremony. I laughed, I cried and I'm sure some of the guests as well. Everyone kept commenting how the ceremony was so us and it really was. I feel he really went above and beyond for us to ensure a great wedding day. Thank you! read more

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Having Jack Hawkins marry us was a true blessing! He was great on so many levels. Genuine, kind, positive, sincere, patient, funny, extremely professional, inspirational & just an all around amazing soul! He made out elopement smooth and was so easy to work with. He even hiked to my dream location. :D We couldn't of asked for a better officiant! Thank you! Moments captured by the beautiful & talented Miranda Rose @ https://www.mirandarosephoto.com read more

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Where do I start? Jack was incredible! He came 45 minutes early. He prepared an entire script ready to read. He made everyone laugh and feel comfortable. He calmed my husband's nerves right before the ceremony. He took what we said about each other and used it in the ceremony. It made us feel like he was speaking for us! It's everything we wanted to say to each other, but probably couldn't, because I would have burst into tears! The best part about it was people asking "How long have you known him?" We met him the day of! People also asked "How did you find him??" Google! I am so thankful for Jack. He was absolutely spectacular and made our wedding so special. Thank you, Jack!! read more

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If you are looking for an officiant please book Jack! Our ceremony was nothing short of perfect. Jack was uplifting and put us at ease with the homework we did beforehand and really personalizing our ceremony. Everything was absolutely perfect. We had so many guests after ask for his information because he was that good. There was seriousness yet humor to it and we LOVED it! He also made it so easy and got all signatures needed and filing our certificate for us. I wish we could relive it over and over. read more

Jack's officiant style is a good blend of lightheartedness, seriousness, and sentimentalism. He kept everything professional but still fun. We started with an in-person meeting in Jack's office in Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa which went really smoothly and we were definitely on the same page. Follow up communication was done mostly through email and he was very responsive. We had some questionnaires to fill out and sent him any additional information or stories he thought we might find relevant. He also did note that in addition to the officiant duties, his package always includes a complimentary marriage counseling session (not necessarily to address only bad things) but to be honest, we didn't make use of this. On the day of the wedding, Jack was on time and professional which is super important since most people have enough to worry about on their wedding day. Also, after the ceremony, he took care of making sure we filled out the appropriate sections of the marriage license application and took care of filing it for us. Overall he left a memorable impression on a special day and I definitely would recommend him. read more

Too bad there's no way to give Pastor Jack more than 5 stars. Our wedding was YESTERDAY (why am I at my computer writing this Yelp review before our vacation tomorrow? B/c Jack is that awesome I just feel the urge to do it right now. Call me crazy) and people are still raving about how great our ceremony went thanks to him! Our guests told us it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever witnessed. Like all the other reviews have mentioned, if you want an officiant who is professional, keeps it simple, yet actually listens to and incorporates your input, HE IS YOUR MAN, no questions asked. We wanted a certain vow read to us and certain wording for our wine blending ceremony which he came through on for both. He gave an amazing intro to our relationship based on our wedding hw responses & our talks with him. I don't think he even looked at his ipad during it. He is THAT pro. Yup. Are you impressed yet? It was so personal, yet funny, and serious. Just the right amount of everything. Laughter & tears, all in 20ish minutes. If that's not #goals for a ceremony, then I don't know what is. It will feel to those in the audience that you have known him your whole life. He honestly just has that very likable persona about him that I can't quite put into words. Is he a muggle? Is he a wizard? No one knows for sure, but what I am sure of is that our ceremony was magical. You can just tell he likes what he does and is very genuine with every word he speaks. Fantastic! You should totally trust me and my husband because we are both Yelp Elite and are trustworthy people. Ha! But for realz, this guy is legit! As good as it gets! My only serious concern is that now, my husband and I will have to start going to his church because we liked him too much and can't get enough! LOL. Is he THAT good? Yes, he really is. Randomly, 2 of our wedding guests were married by him a few yrs back, and they went to say hi to him afterwards. Yes, he has a fan club... read more

Jack was awesome at our recent 2021 wedding. Couldn't be more pleased with the ease of communication, flexibility and, most importantly, the custom ceremony he put together for us with details of our history, likes and goals. Jack had a way of lightening the mood for any situation, but also knows how the write something heartfelt that you know will resonate with your wedding guests. He was very respectful, prompt, and clearly knew his way around the wedding venue and how to connect with the audience. I'd recommend him for anyone on SD looking for an officiant. read more

It's been almost a month since we got married, and I am so happy Jack officiated our wedding. He was not only charismatic & funny, but also very thoughtful with his everything he said about our relationship. We got so many compliments about him after the wedding. Our other friends who are getting married next year also asked for his contact information, so they can use him. Cannot recommend Jack enough! Thanks again for such an amazing ceremony- we loved it so much. :) read more

The ceremony is really important, but sometimes people want to skip it because let's face it, it can be long and boring. With Jack that is absolutely not the case. From the get-go he made us feel so comfortable and at ease. We had a Zoom meeting with him before booking him and we instantly felt a connection. He recently moved from San Diego to Arizona and couldn't make our rehearsal, but he jumped on another Zoom beforehand to make sure we felt confident with everything. Honestly he's done hundreds and hundreds of weddings he really doesn't need to be at the rehearsal and it will still go as smooth as butter. He was punctual and personable. He memorized our love story and blended his charming humor into the ceremony. Most ceremonies are only about 20-25 minutes, but we incorporated several Filipino cultural traditions and it ended up being 40 minutes. However, everyone said they were entertained the whole way through and it went by so fast. If you're not religious, no worries. He speaks to love in a way that everyone can relate to. Hands down worth every penny. read more

Jack was such a wonderful and fun officiant! We really enjoyed his sentiment, jokes, professionalism, and words of wisdom. It was a great kickoff to our wedding night and he created memories that we will cherish forever . We would recommend that everyone hire Jack, The San Diego Wedding Guy!!! read more

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I'm so honored to write this review. Jack set the tone for our wedding and he did a beyond phenomenal job!! We looked into several officiants, and my husband and I had a feeling about Jack. Especially after reading his reviews/website I felt we shared a very similar outlook. We first started off with a Zoom call and immediately we loved his kind, warm, outgoing, funny personality. We could tell he not only was a professional and confident in what he does, but he is a great listener and treats each couple with personal/individual attention. He offers premarital counseling; which I recommend taking advantage off! We met with him a few weeks before the wedding, and he spoke with us about what can support a long lasting marriage...inviting us into conversations that that my partner hadn't touched on. This was incredibly valuable as we listened to each other and Jack, we got to see new perspectives. He has an incredible energy that makes you feel like you've been friends for years. On the actual wedding day Jack couldn't have been any more perfect. He has a way of putting you at ease. My husband and I felt extremely comfortable with him there supporting us at the altar. He takes great care in curating a personalized ceremony that was reflective of how we met, what makes our relationship work, our values, and the love for our friends and family. The ceremony was beautiful, at times funny, deeply moving, and captured very bit of my husband and I. Sharing our love story and drawing in each guest there. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE raved about Jack and they asked who he was because he spoke as if he knew us for years. The ceremony was breathtaking and there wasn't a dry eye. I credit Jack to putting this all together, taking the time to get to know us, and creating an experience we'll deeply treasure in our lives forever. After the wedding day, he sent us the script of our ceremony to have as a beautiful keepsake memory!! Jack, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day the best day ever and for calming our nerves. Thank you for being the best officiant!!! Heather & Tim read more

Pastor Jack Hawkins was incredible, we're so happy we had him officiate our wedding. I was very impressed with the way he balanced being serious/sentimental during the right times and also cracked jokes when it was appropriate. He made us laugh, he made us cry (happy tears) and did a great job of making the whole ceremony very personalized for us. We got TONS of compliments about him from our guests - multiple people told us he was the best wedding officiant they'd ever seen! Also, as a bride-to-be that was in total overwhelm planning a wedding, I really appreciated how easy and organized he was - he asked us all the questions about each other well in advance, and showed up early to speak with our coordinator to make sure everything went smoothly. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!! He was great! read more

Pastor Jack made our day both special and fun. He brought a professional yet cool vibe that felt so "us". We wanted a pastor with light and levity so that it didn't feel too religious or serious. Jack took the time to get to know us and share part of our story in a way that brought meaning and laughter. He's the best. read more

Pastor Jack married my husband and I just recently, and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to have him lead our ceremony. He brought such a calming presence to us that day; gave hugs, a reassuring smile and most importantly took the time to pray with us both before the ceremony. We submitted our couples "homework" to him earlier on prior and he was able to put together the best little "recap" of my husband and I for during the ceremony. The ceremony was the best combination of: serious, funny and so much love. We keep getting compliments on how it was the best ceremony people have heard, and they loved the pastor. He also had many vow readings for us to choose from which worked perfect!! Highly recommend Pastor Jack! read more

We couldn't be happier with what an amazing job Jack did and how he put us at ease for our special day! He made everyone laugh and cry! We will treasure our memories for a lifetime. We would recommend Jack a hundred times over! read more

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Jack is a master at his craft and the ceremony he conducted for us was absolutely perfect. My wife & I had a destination wedding in La Jolla. We met Jack through a Wedding Wire search and after talking to him the first time on the phone, we actually cancelled the 2 other meetings we had with other officiants. He was funny, quick witted, and just had a natural flow with his conversation. We typed up an in-depth summation of my (new) wife & I's relationship for him to read over before the wedding. He then took many pieces of our stories & experiences and SEAMLESSLY incorporated them into the ceremony sermon. Our guests were not only impressed, but blown away. Many asked if we had flown Jack out from our regular church in Indianapolis because of how in-depth and personable the ceremony felt. I highly recommend hiring Jack for your big day. There is truly no other officiant we would have rather used for our happily ever after. - The Foreman's read more

Pastor Jack did a beautiful job with or ceremony. My husband and I were referred to him by our wedding coordinator. We met with him and he made us both feel very comfortable, really listened to our story and gave some great life/marriage advice. Prior to the wedding we had some "wedding homework" to complete. It was a few pages of questions asking us to reflect on what we really loved about each other, how we met, etc. My husband and I both did our separately and it was actually a really great time to sit and reflect. You can easily get caught up in all the planning chaos so it was nice to take some time to really think about and remember what the whole thing is really about. Pastor Jack used that information to help him write the ceremony. We as well as our parents received so many great reviews, even though we had only known him for a few months it was as if we'd known him our whole relationship. He did a great job! I would highly recommend Pastor Jack to anyone! read more

Pastor Jack Hawkins was the officiant for our 9/12/15 wedding. We met with Pastor Jack in person about a year before our wedding date and he got to know us and we got to know him. We knew that we wanted a Christian ceremony but nothing toward a specific denomination in order to cater to both the Baptists (bride) and the Catholics (groom) that would eventually be in the audience. We got such an awesome feeling after meeting with Pastor Jack that we contacted him that night and let him know that we wanted to book him. Fast forward to a year later--Pastor Jack was great at answering all of my emails in a very timely manner. He even called me the week before the wedding to see how my nerves were doing!! I was able to give him a script for a sand ceremony the week of the wedding and he read it like a pro during our ceremony. Pastor Jack really made our ceremony one of a kind. He used our stories to make a customized message for us as a couple, and a lot of my friends even told us that his message was rejuvenating for their own relationship. I definitely recommend Pastor Jack as THE wedding officiant for anyone looking for a funny and memorable wedding ceremony. He makes sure to take YOUR story and make it YOUR ceremony. With Pastor Jack on your team, you can be sure that you will have a ceremony that everyone will remember. Don't waste your time looking any further. Your money is 100% well spent booking Pastor Jack to officiate your wedding. read more

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Oh my goodness, Jack was AMAZING!!! I am SO glad that I found him! When I saw that his business name was "The San Diego Wedding Guy," I knew he MUST have a great personality! And boy, I could not have been more correct! He made the wedding SO much fun, and the guests were absolutely raving about him afterward. They had never been a part of such a fun ceremony before. :) We are so incredibly thankful for you, Jack! You made the experience so smooth and easy, and we are so very grateful. :) read more

Pastor Jack was AMAZING! He made our ceremony very special by providing details and stories of us falling in love. Everyone in the audience was captured and kept complimenting him even months after the wedding. Jack made it seem like he had known us throughout our entire relationship. He truly made our ceremony unforgettable and I have no regret whatsoever with hiring him to officiate our wedding. It was PERFECT. -Chelsea & Jeff read more

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Pastor Jack could not have been more amazing!! We truly cannot imagine having had any other officiant for our wedding. If you are looking for someone you will feel an instant, genuine connection with, look no further! On top of being very responsive and professional, Jack is such a down to earth, warm, and genuinely nice person. From our very first call, through the entire planning process, he was just delightful to work with and more than exceeded our high expectations (his reviews are unmatched!) From little things, like checking in sporadically just to see how we were doing, to big things, like leaving his car on the side of the road and hitching a ride to our wedding when he popped a tire on the way to the chapel(!!!) Jack went above and beyond in every way. He even offered his guidance and expertise to my MOH who will be officiating her brother's wedding this summer! Our ceremony was the perfect blend of humor and sentiment, laughter and happy tears, all thanks to Pastor Jack. It was as special and memorable as we hoped and we continue to get comments from our guest on how phenomenal our officiant was! Thank you so much, Jack, for making our wedding so perfect!! Kat + Paul read more

Jack did an amazing job officiating our wedding! He has great energy and made the ceremony fun and personable. Our guests assumed that he was a good friend of ours! Highly recommend choosing him for your wedding, we couldn't have been happier :) thanks Jack!! read more

Jack is amazing!!! He totally helped guide us through the process. He even helped coached my husband to write his own vowes 20 mins before the ceremony and it worked out beautifully. Jack really help us be us as individuals to become one. Everyone after the ceremony said how awesome he was and how lucky we were to have him since he took a 5 hour drive from San Diego to Carpinteria it was totally worth it and our wedding wouldn't have been as great with out him I'm forever grateful for jack. Hire him for your wedding because he will book up and you don't wanna miss out. TRUTH is give him a million stars if this yelp would let me, he's the best ! read more

Pastor Jack was an excellent choice for officiating our wedding! We researched and spoke with a few officiants and immediately after speaking with him knew he was THE ONE. He was funny, witty, super cool/chill, and understood US and our story so well. He made our ceremony special and we could not be happier with our choice. read more

One word PHENOMENAL!!! Pastor Jack was such a pleasure to work with. We could not, and I'm sure of this, could not have found a better officiant to marry us. From the beginning he was very attentive and easy to work with. When we met him on our wedding day, March 24, 2016, we felt so comfortable around him, as if we had known him for years. Our guests were so impressed with him, and could not believe how amazing he is. We had people asking us "Where did you find him?" I really can't put into words how special our ceremony was because of Pastor Jack! If you need an officiant, do not waste your time looking elsewhere, Pastor Jack is the best you will find, he brings uniqueness and sincerity that you won't find anywhere else. THANK YOU JACK!!! Adam & Zulma read more

I was apprehensive not to have met with Jack prior to our wedding. Jack assured me that he would keep the ceremony focused, yet light hearted (my husband and I are both very emotional), yet still personalized. Still apprehensive, I trusted his guidance. I met Jack on our wedding day. We had only exchanged short e-mails back and forth during the weeks prior. I went over a few items I wanted to make sure he included. Jack was patient with me and made himself comfortable with the friends and family we had invited before I walked to the alter. We had an outdoor garden wedding at our home with a balloon release and butterfly release. Jack was able to coordinate both smoothly. It all went off without a hitch. After the ceremony, there wasn't a sole who thought that Jack hadn't met my husband or I prior. Jack was able to conduct the ceremony with social ease, as if he had counseled us or known us before. It takes a special person with special gifts to do that. I would recommend Jack to anyone who would like a simple, yet meaningful ceremony. His heart is certainly in the right place. I am confident that if you needed an even more personalized ceremony, he would be the man as well. read more

Our wedding would not have been as memorable without Jack! He was the first officiant we contacted and when my husband and I spoke with him on the phone, we knew immediately that he would be a great fit for us. We wanted someone who could contribute a lighthearted sincerity to our nuptials and Jack did exactly that. We were pleasantly surprised when Jack gave us "homework". Not only was it was a nice way to reflect on our relationship, but it was refreshing to know that Jack wanted to know more about us. He really made an effort to learn our dating history and he was able to tell a genuine and engaging story about our journey together. We have had several of our guests ask us how long we have known Jack because he really spoke about us on a personal level. Jack was always quick to respond to questions and made sure to check in with us along the way - both before and after our wedding! He has such a wonderful heart and we cannot thank him enough for all he has done for us. read more

Jack is such a wonderful pastor! When my fiancé and I had to unexpectedly move our wedding up a week, Jack was so accommodating. He took the limited time he had to get to know us and work a wonderful wedding sermon that felt so personalized. Jack was so friendly and helped make our wedding special with his light hearted stories centered on God's love. We are forever grateful for his dedication to our day. Highly recommended for any couple looking for an uplifting and personalized ceremony! read more

After seeing my review addressing the minor communication issue, he sent an email apologizing to us. Pastor Jack totally didn't have to do that at all. But because he cares about what he does and about the wedding experience you have, he apologized. I really appreciated that, and it shows that Pastor Jack truly cares and values what he does. As I said before, Pastor Jack is great at what he does, and we would recommend him. read more

Pastor Jack is an amazing officiant. His speech on our story touched so many people that most of our audience was in tears by the time he was finished. He personally writes all of his speeches for each couple, which makes it all the more special. Book him for your wedding and you're guaranteed to have a memorable ceremony! read more

Not surprised Pastor Jack has a perfect 5 star rating. Simply the best officiant out there, bar none! Very sincere and he's a comforting presence, very reassuring. My wife and I are glad we picked him. God bless you Pastor! - Mark & Joanne 11/16/2018 read more

We are honored to have had Pastor Jack officiate our wedding in San Diego a few weeks ago. I instantly felt he was our "wedding guy" when I received his first few text messages. Sounds funny, but you'll know what I mean if you contact him! We hired him and it was one of the ABSOLUTE best decisions we made regarding our wedding day! Meeting him for the first time the day of the wedding, felt like we had known him for years. His ceremony was professional and hilarious! Our wedding guests made numerous comments about how incredible and funny he was throughout the ceremony! They were ALL stunned to know that he wasn't a longtime friend of ours. If you're getting married in the near future, spend the extra money and hire the San Diego Wedding Guy for your special day! He will not let you down on one of the most important days of your life. Best Wishes, and thanks again Pastor Jack!! read more

Pastor Jack is the BEST !!!! He is so personable and is amazing !!! If you are looking for anyone to officiate your wedding look no further ! Thank you so much for making our day so special !!! All of our family and friends loved him.. and so did we ! My husband and I can't thank him enough read more

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Best Officiator ever!! I can't thank Jack enough for making our wedding ceremony so much fun! It was absolutely perfect! He not only has a great sense of humor and made us all laugh but also touched hearts and made all of us emotional with his speech! His energy set the tone for the evening and we had the wedding of our dreams! Thank you so much Jack!! read more

We hired a Wedding Officiant and in return we found a Pastor who is a huge UCLA and Basketball Fan who won't put your guests to sleep! After our initial meeting with Pastor Jack we were completely convinced that we had met our officiant! He did such a great job of getting to know us which allowed him to personalize our story in a (humorous) way that perfectly described our relationship. Pastor Jack did a fantastic job as the officiant on our wedding day. We had a snafu with the speakers and microphone that we provided and he did an exceptional job by quickly adjusting to the circumstances. He has a very easy going and calm demeanor that immediately puts you at ease. Pastor Jack is easy to connect with and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a wedding officiant. read more

Jack was awesome! We booked him for our destination wedding, and we couldn't have been more pleased with his service. I really appreciated the sincerity in which he held the ceremony, taking the time to pray with us and making it personal. He was always quick to respond to emails and was happy to recommend other businesses for us "out of towners" to check out for beach location, flowers, hair, etc. If you want someone who is a genuine believer in the word of God and in marriage, hire the San Diego Wedding Guy! Thanks Jack! God Bless! read more

Pastor Jack is truly awesome! My husband and I were just married and July and are so happy to have had Jack be our officiant, it was such a fantastic ceremony. We initially met Jack back in March and instantly felt comfortable with him because he is so kind and warm and welcoming. We were then sent home to do our wedding homework and a few months later it was time for the big day! The tone of the ceremony was everything we hoped for. Laid back, fun and personal. We had a couple of hiccups in the ceremony - a helicopter hovering the area, a rock clogging the vase in our sand ceremony but Jack was there to make light of the situation. We also had a few very last minute changes when my MOH was not able to attend and the person doing the reading decided the prefer not to do the reading - not a problem! Jack quickly worked around the changes. Following the wedding, and weeks after the wedding, my husband and I received so many comments from friends and family about what a wonderful job the officiant did and how it was the best/most enjoyable ceremony they've ever been to. I've been to many weddings and don't think I've ever heard a guest compliment the officiant but we received multiple rave reviews about him. Now my only regret is that we didn't hire a videographer for the ceremony! read more

Great officiant!! My (now) wife and I used Jack for our wedding. Just to make sure he was the right one for the job, we attended his church service on Sunday. It was good to meet him (or anyone), before the big day so that we could get to know each other a bit first. He is very personable, likable, and probably the coolest officiant out there. During our wedding, he did a great job of making it how we wanted it, but also adding his own personal twist on things. He took the time to get to know us and know our story so that he could turn it into a more interesting, memorable ceremony. He also provided a copy of the wedding script to us as an added keepsake! read more

Pastor Jack made our day very special. What made us choose him to conduct our ceremony was that he fit what we were looking for; someone who is laid back, genuine, truly believes in love and marriage and has a "style" that would personalize the ceremony. Searching for a pastor is a very unique and somewhat awkward process. We were very happy to find someone who took the time to get to know us and bring a lot of passion for what he does. Once we decided to have him do the ceremony he gave us "homework" so that we each could provide him with some information about us as a couple and how we felt about each other. Not only was this great for us to step back in the chaos that is wedding planning and truly reflect, but it also really made the ceremony so meaningful and personal. On the day of the wedding, he showed up with a huge smile and a ton of energy, which for a stressed out bride was extremely refreshing and relaxing. This attitude continued throughout the whole ceremony. He infused just the right amount of personal references to our "homework", humor, religious references, and marital insight...without being long winded. My husband and I not only felt at ease up there, but we were so incredibly touched by his words and demeanor. It couldn't have been more perfect. We honestly received so many compliments from our guests after the ceremony about him. People actually commented on specific things he mentioned that they took away and resonated with. I would highly recommend Pastor Jack and have absolutely no complaints. I can't thank him enough for helping making that moment so memorable. read more

I wish that I could give Pastor Jack more than 5 stars. Not only was he personable and genuine, but so fun to work with! The wedding homework was so worth it! Hearing my husbands answers pertaining to our relationship and how "he thought it went" brought me to tears of joy and some of laughter. Our guests loved hearing our story and how we became the couple we are today. All night our guests commented that he was the best officiant they had ever heard. The overall experience honestly couldn't have been any better. He made everything so easy, relaxing, and fun. Thanks Pastor Jack! read more

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