Difference Maker--Don Johnson

(528 reviews)

Thank you so much Linda! Such a beautiful and amazing…read moreexperience. Thank you for your time and energy. Such a lovely experience. I wouldn't have gone any where else. Linda is wonderful!

Where do I start- I didn't expect such a beautiful experience from a 1 Hour Marriage chapel…read more(nothing to do with the chapel business it just seemed like a quick come and go vibe but it was nothing like that)! Yenmin was absolutely AMAZING! I did not expect to cry at all and the tears were FLOWINGGGGGG. She gave an option to do the ceremony in Spanish for my family and we did not expect that. Very professional and accommodating staff! The second Yenmin began to give the ceremony, I felt as if me and my husband were alone in the room getting ready to step into the next phase of our life. This experience was everything I could have imagined. Thank you so much!!!!

Great Officiants - Fun and Romantic Ceremonies

(1.3k reviews)

We chose the perfect officiant for our wedding Fredrick V. James aka RICK JAMES :)…read more He was the perfect fit for us. We knew from the beginning he was reliable, professional, and a positive energy. Before the wedding we spoke and he made sure to get to know us so that our ceremony was tailored to us. He welcomed our guests, told a lil bit of our story, and included the lasso ceremony. He's a well seasoned officiant and can make any ceremony beautiful and fun. Our guests were raving about how much they loved the ceremony saying it was different from the usual boring ones. Highly recommend Frederick for a beautiful ceremony that includes some humor and personalized touches. TLDR: professional, fun, and caring 10/10 would recommend

I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Alan and the team were super helpful and made…read moreeverything as easy as possible. All we had to do was show up! Decor included, paperwork filed for us! It was beautiful and simple, just like we imagined!

The Wedding Pastors

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Tim with The Wedding Pastors was our officiant for such a beautiful ceremony. Many guests…read morecomplimented us on how great the ceremony was (including how special Tim made the ceremony. Couldn't thank him enough for making our day so special.

Chris officiated our wedding and was awesome! We did counseling with him, and he really helped us…read moreprepare for marriage. It was 106 degrees outside, and Chris wore a full suit-- he delivered a beautiful ceremony, there wasn't a dry eye (or forehead) in the house. Chris will go above and beyond for you! He even has some good jokes if you like those. Nicole and I highly recommend Chris to anyone getting married!

Your Custom Ceremony

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We used Chris as our wedding officiant in 2024, and he was easily one of the highlights of the…read moreentire night. From the start, he really took the time to understand what we wanted and thoughtfully incorporated everything we asked for into the ceremony. The result was something that felt truly personal, meaningful, and us--never generic or scripted. So many of our guests came up to us afterward asking who he was and how they could get in contact with him, which says everything. If you're looking for an officiant who is professional, engaging, and able to create a ceremony that genuinely resonates, we can't recommend Chris enough.

We worked with Chris for our wedding, July 17, 2021. Simply AMAZING!! I've sat through SO many…read moreboring ceremonies and I knew that I wanted the exact opposite for my wedding. Chris was very friendly, funny, personable and made sure everyone had a great time. From the start of working with Chris, he was super dope & my favorite, efficient. We did a zoom call prior to booking and he treated us like we've known each other for years. He walked us through all the steps, sent us documents to complete, along with our h/w assignment, got our approvals on everything and just like that our ceremony was planned! The entire crowd LOVED the homework assignment surprise and it kept everyone entertained. You will get never-ending compliments, trust me. Choose Chris for your ceremony, he's worth it.

OC Wedding Vows

4.5

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Casey was an amazing non-denominational officiant for our wedding this past July in Newport Beach…read more His enthusiasm and commitment made our ceremony fun and memorable. This helped raise excitement for the reception to follow. He is personable and I knew that my husband and I should book him after the consultation meeting. Casey did a "phantastic" job helping us with our vows based on the affirmations we gave him. He has many years of experience so I trusted him to join our vendor team and only booked him for the wedding ceremony, not the rehearsal day as well. The flat rate he charges was standard for the OC area without any hidden charge during the entire planning process. It was really a pleasure working with him and we have enjoyed following him on instagram's "marriage 365". Book OC Wed for your wedding and you won't be disappointed. Casey is really good at answering emails!

It is abundantly clear from the first moment that you meet Casey that he absolutely loves what he…read moredoes. He has such a giving and uplifting spirit, you find yourself beaming in his presence regardless of nerves or wedding stress. He delivers a meaningful, heartfelt, and upbeat ceremony with his charisma and his big heart. My husband and I are currently working our way through the book he penned with this wife; 365 Connecting Questions for Couples. It's clear that he is very thoughtful and knowledgeable about marriage, family, and love.

Let's Get Married By Marie

(145 reviews)

Marie was one of the greatest choices we made for our elopement. From the moment we met her, she…read morecarried such a warm, inviting presence. As two people who tend to be more reserved, finding someone who felt naturally easy to connect with mattered a lot to us. Meeting her only reinforced that feeling. She has an effortless way of making people comfortable, and you can tell she's skilled at working with all kinds of personalities and comfort levels. Her ability to genuinely connect is something special. We're incredibly thankful for her. She helped make our elopement feel personal and heartfelt.

Marie was absolutely wonderful to work with! From the beginning, she listened carefully to what we…read morewanted and delivered a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and completely true to us. She struck the perfect balance of heartfelt, warm, and engaging, making the ceremony feel natural and memorable for both us and our guests. She was professional, organized, and such a calming presence on our wedding day. Everything flowed beautifully, and she made us feel comfortable every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and are so grateful Marie helped make our ceremony so special. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for someone who truly listens and brings your vision to life.

Same Day Marriage

(263 reviews)

What a day to get married !! Independence observance day.. World Cup with some incredible games…read more.. Taylor &Travis wedding. It was truly a magnificent day all the way around and We got married here today! It's our second time around and even though today we paid a lot less for all involved to get married- in not only one day, it was barely an hour! It was a much happier experience for us and a lot less of a stressful experience :) Special thanks to Bella&Josh

Really great staff. Very helpful. Knowledgeable and professional. I've sent many friends here…read morewho have gotten married there. A+ service.

The Wedding Officiant OC

(6 reviews)

This might be a long one, so bear with me. It goes to show just how much my wife and I appreciated…read moreeverything that Low did for us! So a couple weeks before we were to be married, our pastor we intended on having, fell through. We were a mess at this point, with no idea what to do. We contacted Low, and his responses were extremely fast and helpful. The Sunday before our date, we met with him in Huntington. We'd never used anyone like this, so we were very stressed, not sure how personable and catered to US this would be. Within minutes of sitting down with Low, we started to feel at ease. Like another reviewer said, he recorded our 30-45 minute conversation, so he could be in the moment there with us, talk to us, and get to know us, using our conversation as the basis for personalizing our ceremony that was in a mere 6 days! When we left, we felt good, but still a little apprehensive. Would it be funny? Serious? A hybrid? Low had told us a few things about how he works and his background, but we decided to give it a shot. With 6 days left, we really had no choice. Wedding day came, and it was to be a beach wedding at Arch Cove in Laguna. (Pro-Tip for Laguna Beach weddings...check the tide tables, AND check the beach itself REALLY early on the day of the wedding, if not the day before, and have backup locations ready! At our first location, Arch Cove, the beach steps went all the way to the sand when we first picked the spot. By wedding day a few months later, the surf had washed away a massive portion of the sand and there was now a 2-foot or more drop off from the steps to the beach. Not workable for our older family members.) So here I was, an hour before our wedding, and absolutely FREAKING out. My fiance was getting ready in our room, I was supposed to be at the location, and there was no way family would be able to navigate those stairs and massive step down to the sand. Low took me aside and said...."It'll be ok. Let's check out other beaches. I've done plenty of these around here, and I know other spots." He calmed me, reassured me, and while I was still freaking out, we got in his car and drove. This is where having a secondary backup site for a beach wedding comes in handy. I told him our backup was Shaw's Cove. We were there within minutes, and the place, while a little crowded, was do-able. The massive texts and call frenzy began, and thank God we just had immediate family for the ceremony itself. Only had to re-coordinate with 20 people. Low could see I was on the verge of a panic attack. He again took me aside, talked to me (can't remember exactly what he said), but he reassured me everything was going to be just fine. He told me what to do, and said he'd take care of the rest. At this point, I wasn't even dressed. Again, glad we had a low-key, casual wedding planned, because I just had a linen shirt and beige slacks to put on. But now where to change? Many Laguna Beaches have no restroom facilities. Low gave me his keys, and said I could change in his car. So that's what I did right there on a side-street in Laguna Beach in the back of Low's car. Family got there, fiance got there, and the wedding was.....PERFECT! His message and words seemed to be from someone that knew us for years! Humor, faith, integration of how important our kids and families are to us....all of it it was just absolutely STELLAR! By now I've rambled on too much. For anyone out there that's looking for a wedding officiant, just know that Low went amazingly above and beyond anything my wife and I could have ever hoped for! What looked like was going to be a disaster, turned into one of the most amazing days of my life! Thank you soooooooo much, Low! We're SO glad we decided to have you be a part of our special day!

The Pastor (Low) is amazing. He is simply one of the most kind humans on the planet. Low Officiated…read moremy Daughter's wedding 2 years ago and then the same for my son in July. Each time he was available far in advance to understand the unique individuals being Married. His ceremonies were Light, Loving and with some laughter. Perfect!!!' Thank you Low. Definitely part of the memories. Darin and Laurie

Forever & Always Weddings and Events

(45 reviews)

Unfortunately, I was not able to have the Forever & Always Wedding that I dreamed of. Although…read moreHeather communicated very well, there were a couple of incidents that I found slightly unprofessional: 1. I signed a contract with one of her staff as my wedding planner. Unfortunately, from my understanding, there were unexpected changes in the company, so Heather had to take over. However, Heather responded that she would make an exception for me and not charge me an additional $1000 for this change. With all due respect, I should not be financially penalized for changes that an owner experiences; especially since I already signed the contract that I financially agreed to. 2. I encountered a lot of life changes that disrupted my ability to move forward with a wedding that my brothers were supposed to be in. For instance, I had a depressed, suicidal brother, I had another brother leave for Japan for the Marines, and I had an uncle pass away. All vendors except for Heather were so kind to fully refund my deposits due to the situation. Unfortunately, Heather responded that she was still a businesswoman and was financially hurting, so she was in no place to offer a full refund. I basically paid Heather almost $500 to establish a simple contract. I already had all the vendors in place and organized, so this deposit was for nothing. Heather should not be held responsible for unexpected circumstances, but this wedding meant a lot to me. As a business owner, you should be able to compromise with your clients based on their situation. I could have easily used that deposit to help my family for the funeral. I find this situation absurd because I never wanted a wedding planner to begin with. Our wedding list was only 32 guests, but my fiancé insisted that we hire a planner because he did not want me to stress out. I admire him for caring, but this wedding was going to be a private and intimate event with very little management. I blame myself for hiring a wedding planner when I did not need one. It is unfortunate that Heather was thinking like a businesswoman and not a human being with empathy. Nonetheless, please make sure to ask about the refund policy for emergencies such as death, health, etc. Two stars are for her communication, but I can only evaluate Heather based on my experience with her before the wedding date. Therefore, I am unable to provide feedback for her day service since my wedding never happened. Has it ever occurred to you, Heather, that you had not heard from me in a year because I was busy dealing with other important things like planning a funeral? My wedding was the last thing on my mind. Also, I was not complaining about the charge that never happened, I am complaining about your response to your changes. There was no need to comment on that you are more expensive and won't be charging me. We could have proceeded forward with whatever it was we were doing. You contacted ONE venue and that is because they had YOU sign a contract with them. FYI, my pre-engagement photos were scheduled with the photographer I hired for my wedding and I was still refunded the full amount. This vendor did not work for free either and still managed to prioritize customer service over money. You are a business owner and have the liberty to do as you please, but you must have needed the money more than I did, so I hope my contributions helped your business. Nonetheless, well done on your communication. If you have a family member with a life-threatening illness or you have a medical condition that may require potential hospitalization, please do not hire Heather as your wedding planner as she will not refund you the deposit because not make exceptions for your situation simply because she does not "work for free." Thank you.

It's so important to relate to and connect with your wedding planner and from day 1 it felt like…read moreshe was my friend helping me plan my dream wedding. I found Heather through Yelp and let me say: she really understood my vision and kept it real with me on what i could and couldn't afford lol. Not to mention, I literally and honestly don't know how I could have enjoyed my wedding without Heather. Her and her assistant, Courtney, handled E V E R Y T H I N G on the day of our wedding at the Estate on Second and then some. If there was any sort of problem, she had the solution. If we needed a drink, she was there with mine and my husband's signature cocktails. If I was losing track of time, she made sure to gently push me along. She truly handled everything so that me and my husband could just have FUN and for that I am truly grateful.

Orange County Jumpers

(583 reviews)

OC Jumpers is lovely to work with, very communicative, flexible, and reasonable. They reach out…read moreproactively with offers and special extended rentals. The equipment is easy to use and reliable. Definitely recommend!

We LOVE OC Jumpers! We've used this family-owned company for several birthday parties now, and…read morethey have been amazing every single time. They are extremely communicative, punctual, and have some of the best rates around town--which is a win when you're already spending a small fortune trying to entertain a bunch of wild kids. A driver brings the jumper, sets the whole thing up, and comes back to haul it away when the party is over (because who wants to stare at a giant inflatable after a party mustering up energy to dissemble and store it). Overall, the kids are obsessed with their jumpers, and we love how easy and stress-free the whole experience is. Supporting a great family company while making birthday parties extra fun? 10/10 would recommend!

Beach Bouncers

(43 reviews)

Beach Bouncers is AWESOME! I started planning my toddler's birthday party way too early…read more(overzealous mom here ) and Kirk walked me through everything from permits to setup. He was incredibly responsive, quick to answer questions, and helped with details I wouldn't have even thought about. When the weather started looking iffy, I thought I might have to cancel, but Kirk was super flexible, offering advice and reassuring me he could reschedule or refund if needed. Luckily, the sun came out and the party went on as planned. He showed up right on time, was friendly, professional, and made the whole process seamless. The bounce house was so affordable and a huge hit. Every single kid had a blast, and multiple parents asked me for his info because they were so impressed. THANK YOU KIRK! We will definitely be back for a water slide soon!

We rented a slide for our preschool center and the children loved it! They did all the set up and…read morepick up for us making the whole experience easy and fun. We will definitely book again in the future.

The OC Jumper Guy

(260 reviews)

AMAZING company, start to finish. I would highly recommend, there team was awesome. Great jumpers!read more

We've ordered a jumper from him twice now and both experiences were amazing!…read more The first time, I had someone cancel on me the day before our birthday party. I called him hoping he could help and he went above and beyond to do so! Told me not to worry and he'd be at my house in the morning. His guys were so nice and got everything done quickly. I refer him to everyone! Truly the best.

Cal Jump

(67 reviews)

Cal Jump is a great place to rent for your kids or adult events! I rented from Cal Jump for my…read moredaughter's baby shower. Our guests were able to bring their kids, and did not require to hire a baby sitter. The kids had a great time bouncing. We had a couple of adults watching the children, so the adults did not have to worry about their children. Thank you Cal Jump! Great prices! Tina A

Horrible customer service shady business. Rented a bounce house 5/16, asked me to pay after…read moredropping off, Zelle'd him the balance. 5/18 I see a second charge on my debit card attached on file. Called customer service multiple times and I just keep getting the same BS "I'm going to let the owner know and get back to you". We are now at 5/29 2 weeks later and I still haven't gotten my refund. And no response from the owner. Would definitely avoid this business.

OC Bouncers

(63 reviews)

We got the EZ Tropical Dry jumper & it was super fun! Has a basketball hoop inside. Bought some…read moreinflatable basketballs and the kids all had a blast. It was a huge WIN! During summertime, you can add the attachment for a pool. The kids can slide right into the pool (or yourself haha). Yelp helped me send out quote requests to several jumper rental businesses and OC Bouncers was the first to respond with details. Extremely responsive, organized, professional, and helpful from beginning to end. Kept me in the loop with all of the steps (delivery, set up, pick up) and made payment as easy as possible. Answered all of my questions. I like their selection and designs for their jumpers as well. The one we got was in great condition and clean. Everything you need to know is on their website. I had a very good feeling about them and I'm so glad I went with them. Will definitely be using OC Bouncers for our next event!

Amazing company!! They give a time frame for drop off and pickup did both within the promised time…read moreframe. They also send a text 10-15 minutes before dropping off and picking up to let toy know they are on their way. The driver was friendly and courteous. Ny communication with everyone I talked to was wonderful and I would definitely do orders from them again!! Highly recommend!

Jump N Bounce

(219 reviews)

Great communication throughout. Friendly and attentive staff during our event. Kids had a blast!!…read moreThey are also an approved vendor with CA PTA, so it made the process so easy! Thank you for always delivering!

We had a bouncer for my sons 4th birthday and it worked out great! The employees were very kind and…read morehelpful. They even showed my son how they take down the bouncer. I will definitely use this company again if we need a bounce house.

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Melanie R.

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10 years ago

Wow! Don officiated our wedding last weekend, and I cannot say enough about how amazing our ceremony was! We met with Don 3 or 4 times before the wedding to get to know each other and plan everything out. From the minute we met him, we hit it off. Don is hilarious and constantly had us laughing, but also had an amazing way of always bringing it back to the reason we were there. He planned out the most beautiful ceremony and we got so many compliments. Don made people laugh and made people cry. Everyone kept asking how we knew him or if he was a friend of the family. Don, thank you so much for giving us the most beautiful and memorable ceremony! read more

Jessica S.

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13 years ago

My husband and I were married in October 2012 on the roof top of La casa del camino. Don Johnson did an excellent job on our wedding! He worked with the hotel staff to make sure everything went smoothly. He customized our ceremony to the way we wanted it. He was very charismatic and kept the guests entertained. We got so many comments on what a great ceremony it was. I would highly recommend hiring him. Difference maker sure says it all!! :) read more

Mark W.

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9 years ago

Don is a great guy! I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding in Newport Beach that he officiated and everybody just loved him! You couldn't ask for a better person than Don to marry a couple. He brings both wisdom and levity to the occasion. Mark Wangerin Photographer read more

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Chapel of Orange

(201 reviews)

Our wedding experience through the Chapel of Orange (thanks to Melissa & Cheryl) from our very…read morefirst consult visit through to its conclusion was enjoyable, positively memorable, and most importantly - SO EASY!!! Initially, my wife and I didn't believe we would be able to locate a wedding venue to move forward with our vision for an intimate and whimsical wedding aesthetic. So much so that we were a hair trigger away from eloping. Thankfully, as a final measure, we decided to create a checklist of required items that a wedding venue had to have for us to consider moving forward with a wedding including but not limited to; 1) an organic set of barebones / overall aesthetic that would pair well with a playful and lighthearted whimsical evening themed wedding aesthetic that in no way resembled the typical cookie cutter wedding 2) efficiently organized with strong vendor relations and/or recommendations, and 3) cost effective in the context of a smaller guest list of about 70. From the thoughtfully salvaged bricks from a to-be torn down structure in Europe that made up the archways of the reception area to the beautiful garden area rich with lush plants flowers nestled cozily between the ceremony and reception areas, the Chapel of Orange had checked off every box we had without us having to compromise. The well oiled machine that was Melissa and Cheryl far fostered a positive wedding planning experience as they handled EVERYTHING in such an unflappable manner. In addition to coordinating and scheduling design appointments, Melissa coordinated the vendors running their part correctly from the florist, to the videographer, to the Photo Booth, to the DJ, to the caterer, to the cake designer, and all the way down the list to the highly talented photographer Ashley Paige. Melissa also gave us a month by month wedding checklist to follow along to at the very start which made the ongoing planning process easy to follow while also simultaneously reducing any wedding related anxiety stemming from the feeling that we had forgotten some important detail along the way. Melissa's incredibly consistent and reliable communication as well as clear direction cut any unnecessary internal and external noise that went into the wedding process. Dates for big decisions such as our food tasting, table design, and final rehearsal were planned well in advance, allowing us to do nothing more than be present and direct the final decisions. Additionally, Melissa facilitated for the florist consult date and the DJ online phone meeting to verify lighting and song choices. The day of rehearsal, we dropped off all our supplemental DIY designs for our themed wedding and Melissa handled the rest of set-up. The day of the wedding was smooth like butter; Melissa had... 1) our parking spaces reserved with bright orange cones for us as well members of the wedding party, 2) boutonnieres ready and pinned members of the wedding party as they arrived 3) both the groom and bride's prep rooms staged and ready to go, 4) and all vendors on standby and ready for instruction. I have no doubt that Melissa handled so many more fires behind the scenes as my wife and I didn't have a single hiccup or moment where we had to step away to address a concern. It was marvelous, and the best day of our lives. TLDR: The Chapel of Orange runs like a well cared for and harmonious machine headed by Melissa and Cheryl. At each step of the way, they took the feedback we had the day of our wedding, executed the upper limit of potential we had for our whimsical garden wedding.

From start to finish, everything felt so intentional, intimate, and beautifully executed--it was…read moreexactly what we had envisioned, and even better. We truly cannot recommend this venue enough. The space itself is so intimate and special, and it created the perfect atmosphere for our day. Every detail came together seamlessly, and it meant so much to see our vision fully brought to life. From the setup, to the flow of the evening, to how comfortable and taken care of our guests felt--it was all perfect. We received so many compliments from our family and friends about how beautiful everything was, how delicious the food tasted, and how smoothly the night went, which is a true reflection of Cheryl and her team. We are especially grateful for how accommodating and patient Cheryl was throughout the entire process. No matter how many questions or requests we had, she always made us feel heard and supported, and that made all the difference during such an important time in our lives. We will cherish these memories forever--especially the bubble send-off!!

Weddings by Abby

(4 reviews)

Since day 1, it was a pleasure working with Abby. She is super easy to work with and friendly. Abby…read morewas also planning her own wedding while still helping us work on our ceremony script. She is extremely attentive, focused, listens well and is thoughtful. She accommodated all of our requests and guided us in how to fit it into our ceremony script. We loved how she was available at any time for us. Whether it was through email, call or text, she would respond quickly. Overall, if you want less stress on your wedding day then definitely go with Abby Abby will always be recommended by us to our friends and family! Love Always, Los De La Cruz

I second what my wife said You made this whole process…read moremuch easier, which allowed us to not stress at all! Won't ever forget our super cool and easygoing meetings we had, haha. Since that 1st meeting, we knew we made the right choice! I'm glad we got to meet you, Abby! Thank you for your hard work and dedication

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