We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Don Johnson. From the start, he took the time to…read morereally get to know our daughter and future husband, not just as a couple, but as a family. He connected with them in such a genuine way, and that made the ceremony feel even more personal and meaningful. Don brought the perfect balance of warmth, humor, and heart. There were plenty of laughs, a few happy tears, and a whole lot of love woven into every word he shared. It was clear he put thought and care into every part of the ceremony. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how beautiful it was--and how much they loved him. Don helped create a moment we'll remember for the rest of our lives. We're beyond grateful. Highly, highly recommend.

Don married us in February 2000. He was wonderful! We were fresh out of college and had no idea…read morewhat to do for our special day. Don was patient, warm, funny, and experienced. He met with us several times prior to our wedding day and he not only gave us advice and guidance for our wedding day, he also provided counsel for our life as a married couple. We have been trying to find him to thank him so to see this post on Yelp warms our heart. Thank you for everything, Don. FYI, we are happily married 20 years later, and now have one child who just started high school! We will forever be grateful to you for all you have done.

We had an amazing experience with our wedding officiant, Andy. From the very beginning, he was…read moreincredibly communicative and always available to answer any questions we had, which made the entire planning process feel so much easier and less overwhelming. He made both my husband and me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. On the day of the ceremony, everything flowed so smoothly! Andy created such a calm and welcoming atmosphere that helped us truly relax and enjoy the moment. The ceremony felt effortless, meaningful, and perfectly guided, and we're so grateful for his professionalism, kindness, and the care he put into making our day so special.

I truly appreciate that Andy and his mother were at our venue on time. We were extremely satisfied…read morewith the services provided. Thank you for the wonderful Spanish ceremony.

Gianina gave a beautiful ceremony for our daughter's quinceañera. She had our daughter read a Bible…read moreverse, and shared details about my daughter's goals for her future which made the moment even more special. Our guests loved how she connected with them in both English and Spanish. It was the perfect way to start our celebration, and she shared our wish for our daughter to walk in God's path in a such a meaningful way.

An Unforgettable Wedding Experience with Officiant Gianina…read more I recently had the pleasure of having Gianina as the officiant for my wedding, and I cannot express enough how amazing she was throughout the entire process. From our initial meeting to the actual ceremony, Gianina's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail were simply outstanding. She truly made our wedding day unforgettable. Right from the start, Gianina took the time to get to know us as a couple. She listened attentively to our love story, our values, and our vision for the ceremony. Her ability to personalize our vows and incorporate our unique story into the script was truly remarkable. Gianina managed to capture the essence of our relationship, infusing the ceremony with heartfelt moments and genuine emotions. During the planning process, Gianina was incredibly organized and reliable. She was always prompt in her communication and went above and beyond to answer our questions and address any concerns we had. Her wealth of experience and knowledge in wedding ceremonies was evident as she guided us through the process, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. On the day of the wedding, Gianina's presence was calming and reassuring. She exuded a warm and friendly aura that instantly put us at ease. Her delivery of the ceremony was flawless, with a perfect balance of sincerity, humor, and grace. She had a way of connecting with our guests, making them feel included and engaged in the celebration of our love. What truly sets Gianina apart is her ability to create a ceremony that is both meaningful and inclusive. She respected our cultural backgrounds and incorporated elements that were important to us, while also ensuring that all of our guests felt welcome and involved. It was a beautiful blend of traditions and modernity, resulting in a ceremony that truly reflected who we are as a couple. Gianina's passion for her work was evident throughout the entire process. She genuinely cares about her couples and goes above and beyond to make their wedding day special. Her attention to detail, her ability to connect with people, and her genuine love for what she does make her an exceptional wedding officiant. If you're searching for an officiant who will create a personalized, heartfelt, and unforgettable ceremony, look no further than Gianina. She exceeded our expectations in every way and made our wedding day an experience we will cherish for a lifetime. We are eternally grateful for her presence and the love she brought to our special day. Thank you, Gianina, for creating a ceremony that was truly magical! Thank You For Everything Eric and Becky Jones

Highly recommend 10/10 I was at a ceremony and I loved every…read moresingle thing. The Speach that was given was so beautiful I was blown away. Anyone looking for an officiant look no further. Affordable officiant is the one.

DL was great, on time and she gave us a beautiful ceremony…read more She was the most reasonably price too!

My wife and I got married in the summer of 2021. Pastor Dave was our officiant. I'll start with the…read morepositive and then the negative. First the Positive: Pastor Dave is a professional. He has done so many weddings and you can tell by his relaxed demeanor and calmness. He was very enjoyable to be around and work with. He is a kind man and you can he really loves weddings. That energy is very important for your special day. Pastor Dave handled all of our special requests and remembered all of the details.  He arrived on time and was definitely a reason why our wedding was a success and very memorable. Okay the negative: THERE IS NOTHING NEGATIVE. Seriously. Book him and meet this special man for yourself. Trust us on this decision. You will not be disappointed. And by the way...Congratulations to you and your significant other on taking that next step. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. Much love, Denise and Joshua

Pastor Dave was the perfect officiant for our wedding! We…read moreare so glad that he was able to officiate our wedding. We are convinced that we could not have found a better person for the job! He helped make our ceremony meaningful and personal, by providing wonderful resources to help us really create a personal and unique wedding that fit us. Not to mention he has a very kind and gentle voice while speaking. Everyone at our wedding thought that he did a great job and we will definitely be referring his services to all of our friends! We can't thank you enough!

My husband and I were Erika's 1st clients. She became ordained in order to marry us, as my now…read morehusband is her childhood friend. What started as a semi-joke ended up being a very personal & intimate ceremony. We laughed, we cried, it was more than I could have ever imagined. She takes the time to get to know you and what YOU want, which becomes apparent in the ceremony itself. You will not regret using her services. A truly memorable occasion.

Erica officiated our wedding and we couldn't be happier. Erica was professional and yet made us…read morefeel completely at ease from the first time we met her. The wedding was amazing and many of the guests complimented us on her performance. We highly recommend her for your special day!

I knew I always wanted a beach wedding, but when I came across Southern Cal Weddings' website and…read moresaw the pictures for the Laguna Beach Gazebo at Sunset package I was floored! It looked stunning and I knew I had to book my big day with them! From day one Dian made herself available and answered all of my questions. I was so excited that she was going to take care of everything! I didn't have to worry about decorations, music, pictures, etc. The day before our wedding we had our rehearsal with Dian and she put all of our worries at ease. I wanted to keep things traditional and didn't want my husband to see me until I walked down the isle with my father. She assured us he wouldn't and explained how the day was going to go. When it finally arrived I was speechless! Dian decorated it beautifully with candles, flowers, and chandeliers. We were blown away with how gorgeous it looked! Our ceremony was everything we wanted and more! We cant thank Dian enough for making our dreams come true!!! If you want a stress free fairytale wedding at the beach then I highly recommend going with Dian at Southern Cal Weddings!

The ceremony and location were great but I'm only giving a two star rating because the…read more"professional wedding photographer" that comes with the package and Dian's response to our complaint were terrible. Such a beautiful day but not a single good picture to reflect our special day. My selfies taken from my iPhone are better and I had to pay a professional photographer to merge two of my pictures from my iPhone together to recreate a good picture on the beautiful Palisades Gazebo background. It's pretty sad when a professional wedding photographer sends 100 pictures of your beautiful wedding but you have to merge two of your own pictures instead because his pictures are simply that terrible! I'm so upset I start to cry every time I look through the pictures. My 12 year old nieces pictures are far better than anything the photographer took and he missed so so many important moments. All Dian had to say about this was she thought they were great and he's been working for her for years. When I sent the pictures of a drapery blocking the grooms head while reading his vows, or the picture of only our butts and who knows who's hand pouring sand for the very special sand blending part of the ceremony (this was an important part of the ceremony to me because my daughters were included), along with other pictures I can't believe a professional photographer would actually send to a client, there was no response from Dian. Coming from Canada to California for a destination all-in-one wedding package (especially with the conversion difference) I expected far, far better. I expected better customer service and far better memories to physically look back on but instead I want to cry because this photographer did not at all capture the beauty nor the mood of what that special day was actually like. It's pretty sad when you have to hire another photographer to photoshop your iPhone selfies to recreate the beauty and mood that a professional wedding photographer completely missed. And that only gives us ONE picture. But is our only option short of hiring an actual real wedding photographer to take pictures of us here in Canada, and that would not be the same as having pictures from our day. If you get married through this company, please hire your own photographer as you cannot expect any support from the owner.

Helene officiated our wedding on 3/18/16. She was so kind and easy to talk to from our very first…read moremeeting. She sent us different ceremonies that she thought would fit our style and she wasn't afraid to customize it to make it our own. She literally helps you create CREATIVE VOWS! She was punctual to our rehearsal, and performed so well on our wedding day. She even had a tissue for me when I was reading my vows, obviously she isn't new to this... She felt like an old friend who was there for your big day. Thank you HELENE! We appreciate you officiating our wedding. You are a rock star! God Bless & THANK YOU !!! Love, Mr. & Mrs. Tran

We found Helene- Creative Vows through Wedding Wire vendors. Her excellent pricing options led us…read moreto have a sit down with her to go over our ideas for an intimate ceremony. She listened to all of our ideas and even gave us some excellent ideas that we ended up incorporating in to the ceremony. We communicated mostly through email in the weeks leading up to the day, and had a detailed step by step phone conversation a couple days prior. On the day of, Helene arrived early, looking wonderful and prepared for our "big day." Everyone in attendance was quite emotional, but she made sure to lighten the mood a bit, and got us to have a little laugh. She truly was wonderful.