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

*as of 10/9 this situation has not been resolved and alan has yet to refund a dime*…read more posting my experience to yelp to protect and warn all future couples from using this horrendous company. IN MY EXPERIENCE, if I could give zero stars I would. Our experience with great officiants was horrible from start to finish. Their office is incredibly unorganized, had to re-explain to us how to fill out their own application multiple times for the marriage license when all the confusion was due to their incorrect wording on their own application. Second on the wedding day, the officiant Alan shows up with a piece of paper for us to sign which he would mail in. About a week after the wedding I get a notice from the county that there was a giant red stain on the application and they couldn't process it. So after all of this me and my husband aren't even married on our wedding day. A day that we can never get back. The one day that all of our family and friends were present in one place to witness us. I can never get that back. That was back in June. Now it's almost halfway through September and I never received a license. which Alan promised would be coming in the mail weeks ago. I still don't know if I'm married. I sent great officiants another message expressing our frustration in the situation and their office responds to me with an 800 number and asks me to let THEM know what the delay is about. I want my $800 back. after all of this headache, I'm not even married? and your office can't help me figure out what's going on when you are the reason that we're not married in the first place??? no instead you send me an 800 number and ask me to get back to you about what the delay is. The delay that GREAT OFFICIANTS caused. administrative mistakes aside, the speech that he gave for our ceremony was completely embarrassing and you can tell that he made zero effort. He kept mentioning multiple times that my husband and I enjoy eating. Literally mentioned it at least 10 times. It's like he took the one thing that he paid attention to on our phone call that interested us and plugged it into a bunch of blank spaces in some generic recycled speech. do not use the service!!! you will end up having to get remarried and paying for it by yourself months later.

Amazing wedding Good service…read moreWe have a good time here and unforgettable This is a very amazing place for wedding

All processes went so sweet and lovely Yenmin was very…read moreprofessional I totally recommend the place for next chapter of life

Debbie was everything we wanted in a wedding officiant. We called several officiants, many of which…read morewere charging more than we were able to and wanting to pay. Debbie was the most affordable of the bunch! But that by no means diminishes the return on our investment. When I first took a call with Debbie, she was very easy to talk to, and was already providing value even within our icebreaker conversation. She recommended a caterer and a florist before we had even signed the contract, and we ended up using the caterer. From the onset, Debbie was easily accessible through text and email. We first spoke to her by phone on November 8, and she emailed the contract over immediately. We finally booked her on November 21st, without a drop of pressure from her, as our wedding officiant on December 31, 2023. Upon signing the contract, she immediately emailed us a questionnaire for my wife and I to fill out, from which she would build our custom ceremony. About a week later, she gave us a deadline for the questionnaire; at a time when so many things are demanding of so much time -deadlines are crucial. All the while we would text about random questions such as who traditionally stands where? and how long our ceremony and/or sand ceremony should be? We texted on multiple occasions leading up to, and after the wedding. By the time the ceremony came, I felt like I had gotten to know Debbie, so on the day of the ceremony when she arrived early, everything felt natural and comfortable. Debbie spoke with authority and confidence. Just as I was personally beginning to feel the stress of our guests' arrivals, Debbie immediately surveyed the layout, and directed herself straight to our witnesses (our mothers) and my day of "coordinator" so to speak (my mom), to get the paperwork out of the way. Debbie managed to talk to my wife and I individually, both of our mothers (to help signal for the processional), both of our fathers (to walk us to the altar), and probably the DJ (processional music) to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. As soon as the ceremony began, the nerves began to subside. We were in awe of being able to finally take in what we (my wife and I) had accomplished. We had executed the most beautiful backyard wedding ambiance and decor, and we were wed by the most amazing and professional wedding officiant. Debbie held our vow books and even passed us tissues, and held a mini trashcan for us to drop our tissues into. We are grateful for Debbie, and the way she made us feel every step of the way. The sand ceremony was such a fun part of our ceremony, and we love the fact that we get to look our sand ceremony keepsake jar on our shelf and reminisce about our wedding day. Many thanks to Debbie, someone whom I now personally consider a friend, and forever a part of our lives.

Debbie officiated our small family wedding and was absolutely perfect! We booked her on short…read morenotice and didn't provide her with too many details, but she knocked it out of the park. She's calm, cool, collected, and professional, and from the jump she made everyone feel at ease. During the ceremony itself (which was very sweet) she subtly but masterfully led us through the process. We'd recommend her highly!

Great experience Visited A Notary 2U to get a live scan for…read moremy sales license. Service was speedy and thorough. I get sweaty hands and usually have problems with fingerprinting. Not only were they understanding, but took the time to make sure I got the best quality imprint possible. And text day the scans were immediately approved. Great service and value. Will definitely be returning for future endeavors. Thanks A Notary 2U !!

Great service! I booked an appoinment through Yelp and was contacted right away on what times were…read moreavaliable for a Monday afternoon. I arrived about 15 mins early and didn't have to wait - She was ready for me. She offers great service and I've never had an issue with any of the documents she's notarized. It was $15 for my paperwork. This place is in a small area off of PCH across from the Ford dealership. There's normally enough parking even though the Pan and Cool Beans is in the same area. Highly recommend coming here and will be back in the future!

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to say "I do." From the moment we arrived, the…read morestaff went above and beyond to make us feel special, welcomed, and completely at ease. Every little detail was handled with such care and thoughtfulness--it truly felt like they were just as excited about our big day as we were. The setting was breathtaking--intimate, romantic, and surrounded by natural beauty that made our ceremony feel like something out of a dream. The team took care of everything so seamlessly, allowing us to focus entirely on each other and the moment. If you're considering eloping, this is the place. The service is not just amazing--it's unforgettable. We will be talking about this experience for the rest of our lives.

I couldn't recommend this place enough. I used to live in Long Beach and found them on Google when…read morei got engaged in 2023 and even though we have since moved to Orange County, we still chose to return to Long Beach and get married here when the time came to get married in 2025.. that's how impressed I was with what I saw online, and thank goodness I was not only wrong.. but still so overly impressed by the whole experience. It was only me, my mom, my baby, and husband. I uploaded photos... I chose not to purchase extras or florals and just look at my backdrop!! . I chose the bohemian look and it was such a dream. Marni and Shaunte were ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL... So helpful, kind, and sweet! The photographer, Michael, what an amazing personality and just person all around! He was making us laugh and smile the entire time.. he is such a natural with his camera.. he made us feel so good and the shots he got were fantastic.. The venue is so adorable and the ambiance and vibe is GORGEOUS! I'm telling you.. If I had all the money in the world, I'd still choose to elope at Elope Long Beach... I'm beyond happy I found them. Wouldn't change a single thing.

Gabriel Hernandez with Hernandez weddings served as our officiant. He came well dressed, prompted…read moreand was professional. He is well spoken and his words were heard clearly he presented the wedding ceremony as promised. The groom experienced some stage fright officiant help keep him calm as he waited for his bride. He will absolutely be referred to all our family and friends. Mother of the Bride

I tried to contact him for our wedding next year via call and email and never received any contact…read moreback. Both myself and fiancé contacted him.

We booked Pop the Champagne for their Month-of Coordination service, along with their Morning…read moreConcierge service, and honestly... hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We wanted a team that could help keep us organized, communicate with our vendors, help build and manage the day-of timeline, and make sure all of the tiny details were accounted for leading up to the wedding. Most importantly, we wanted to actually ENJOY our wedding day. We wanted to dance, drink, eat, laugh, and party with our favorite people without worrying about which family member was supposed to walk down the aisle next or who was giving a speech after dinner. Allie and her team did ALL of that and then some. Allie made herself available for questions, recommendations, and guidance well before our official month-of coordination even began. She stayed on top of communication with us and our vendors, kept us on track with planning and booking, thought of details I never would have even considered, and somehow made the entire wedding planning process feel SO much easier. Allie brought so much life and fun to the entire process. She is an absolute joy to have around, does not take herself too seriously, and somehow manages to keep things organized while still making everything feel exciting and fun. That was such a breath of fresh air during a process that can very easily become overwhelming. The Morning Concierge service deserves its own shoutout because it was AMAZING. Angelynn joined us that morning and immediately became the person who somehow had an eye on everything. She brought breakfast, kept me hydrated, steamed all of the dresses, kept hair and makeup moving according to schedule, made sure the groomsmen were ready on time, and basically made sure the entire morning stayed on track without it ever feeling stressful. Having someone there whose entire job was to take care of the little things and keep us moving was SUCH a luxury. I could actually sit back, enjoy getting ready with my girls, and soak in the morning instead of constantly looking at the clock wondering what needed to happen next. When our wedding day finally arrived, we were able to completely let go and enjoy it. We did not have to worry about timelines, vendors, family, setup, speeches, or any of the million tiny things happening behind the scenes because we knew Allie and her team had it handled. And they DID. We genuinely loved every decision we made and every vendor we booked, but hiring Pop the Champagne was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They allowed us to be fully present for the day we had spent so much time planning, and our wedding would not have been nearly as amazing without them. If you are debating whether you need a coordinator, DO IT. And if you are trying to decide who to hire, hire Pop the Champagne. Your future wedding-day self will thank you!

We hired pop the champagne for our wedding after reading all the amazing reviews and chatting with…read moreAllie. Dani helped us craft our wedding vision, chart it out, and then made it happen with such expertise and enthusiasm. She and her assistant Karla made the whole event so much easier to enjoy because they were ON IT. So, so, so worth it. If you're wondering if you should work with them (or have planning help generally) the answer is yes. Plus Dani shared so many pictures and videos afterward, it's like we had a third photographer too ;)

My (now) husband and I had booked Kim Kingi-Thompson as our officiant via L.A. Wedding Woman and…read moreare so glad that we did. She was professional, courteous, and open to any suggestions or edits that we wanted in the ceremony itself. She met with us multiple times before booking to ensure we vibed well and had similar visions of the ceremony in mind. Also, she was great at helping jointly craft the story we wanted to share with our guests. I would 100% recommend Kim for anyone looking for a fantastic wedding officiant!

I was very lucky...I picked LA Wedding Woman...Tracy did such a beautiful and professional job. I…read moreown a landmark restaurant and customer service and sincerity goes a long way. My wife and I are beyond grateful and we could not be happier that Tracy married us. She not only helped us with our vows but her presence added so much to our ceremony. Ron

Jon was such an amazing officiant. He was incredibly helpful during the planning process and very…read moreconsiderate to go over all of the details of the ceremony! He was also amazing at helping us navigate the paperwork process. I would highly recommend Jon for your wedding!

Jon was incredible to work with! There are not enough words to express how happy we were with his…read moreservice. He definitely matched our energy through and through. From the first call, we clicked instantly and knew he would be the one. Jon is a great speaker, he came prepared, and had a robust schedule for the ceremony. He provided us with sheets to work on at home to better tailor the experience. Looking back the ceremony was our favorite part of the wedding. He brought so much joy to our day. It was perfect reflection of us as a couple and was everything we wanted it to be!

From our initial meeting with Cristina, we automatically saw her passion and kind heart, and there…read morewasn't a doubt in our minds that we knew we had to go with her. She has such a caring personality and truly connects with you not just as an officiant, but with a friendship bond as well. Her way with words through her writing is absolutely amazing and told our story in a way we never could. Through every meeting with her, she made every process stress-free and gave us every reassurance to make sure everything was perfect. From traveling over an hour away for us, last minute meetings, to personally handling our marriage license after the Ceremony. We couldn't have chosen a better officiant for our special day, so much love for Cristina!!

From the owner: Vows & Forever offers officiant services in California, Washington and Oregon. V&F specializes in…read morecustom ceremonies personalized for every couple. The V&F team also ghostwrites wedding vows & speeches for brides, grooms, parents & wedding parties.