Minister Maggie Beretz officiated at our daughter's wedding and she did a beautiful job and the…read moreceremony was so moving and inspiring. She was friendly and professional and helped my daughter and her fiancé decide on the details of the ceremony, offering options and suggestions. Highly recommend her!

So, you're looking for a wedding officiant? If you want a stress-free experience with a seasoned…read morewedding professional you can stop your search. Minister Maggie married us last summer and from the initial email, to our in-person planning meetings, to the big day, Maggie was an ultimate professional. She provided a bevy of examples and suggestions while helping us personalize our vows, effortlessly helped us navigate the small bumps along the way and went above and beyond on the day of our wedding. We got many compliments on her officiating and couldn't have been happier with our choice. When I think back to our wedding ceremony, I can picture all of my friends and family gathered together, my partner standing across from me, and Maggie's smiling face and calm voice, guiding us through.

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Larry! He truly helped make our Wedding…read moreincredibly special. Our guests kept raving about the Ceremony and how beautiful it was. At one point my husband kept tearing and Larry made such lighthearted jokes that made our guests laugh and put my husband at ease. He answered all of our questions and helped us with the marriage license process. We loved that we were able to make the Ceremony our own, Larry did everything to make it about us and our love. He went above and beyond and we could not be more thankful.

My wife and I had the blessing of meeting and working with Kathy Wilkerson for our marriage…read moreceremony in August 2023 at the Marin Civic Center. From the first online inquiry, I was able to set up an exploratory call with Kathy within a few hours. She asked insightful questions and listened attentively. She was interested in the style preferences of both myself and my bride, even down to what we wanted her to wear at the ceremony. Being from San Diego, we were less familiar with the Marin Civic Center. Kathy offered recommendations about different spots we could potentially use for the ceremony, and the pros and cons of each. She provided us with an overview of what to expect before, during, and after the ceremony, which immediately set me at ease. The Ceremony Planning Workbook she used made writing our vows so much easier. It broke down the ceremony into sequential stages. For each stage we had ready templates to choose from or the ability to write our own. The workbook was user-friendly. Kathy took something that ordinarily would be overwhelming, and made it simple - the mark of genius. Kathy made sure we were on schedule with writing our vows, gently checking in on us, even when our lives got busy. On the day of our marriage ceremony, she was on location an hour early. She communicated with our photographer to help find the best angles for where we should stand for the vows. She warmly greeted our family members as they trickled in and conversed with me to help me feel calm. Half of our wedding party arrived 15-20 minutes after the scheduled start time; Kathy was patient and reassuring while we waited for our ceremony to get under way. After the ceremony, Kathy provided us with a lovely keepsake booklet of our vows, which is something other officiants in the area did not offer. She timely submitted required paperwork to our county, and also Emailed me as soon as our county confirmed the marriage license was ready for pick up. Kathy Wilkerson is warm, knowledgeable, classy, communicative, organized, and conscientious. Her personal attention over the course of multiple months made us feel like we were the only couple she was officiating for. In a heartbeat, I would recommend her for any wedding, large or small.

We chose Sharon because she was different from the rest of officiants you typically hear about or…read morehave seen at previous weddings. For anyone who thinks that the officiant is simply someone who reads a bunch of words, marries you and doesn't think this is an important part of the wedding... you should really re-think that, it is much more. Sharon took the time to get to know how we met, who we are and dug deep into our lives. She makes you think deeper about your partner, family & friends, why you're tying the knot and what you really want from it all. She really helped set the vibe/feeling and flow for the wedding as well being the officiant. Just remember, during the ceremony all eyes are on you and the words being spoken by the officiant and its a significant moment... When Sharon sent us our first draft of the ceremony, it was already perfect and we didn't need to make changes. Also, Sharon's overall personality/vibe is really comforting, happy and she is very on top of things throughout the whole process. Again, don't let the idea of an "officiant" or costs change your mind as everything you know is the old way of doing things. Sharon/Inner Light Ceremonies is the new benchmark and standard of officiating.

For our marriage ceremony, my fiancé and I wanted a secular ceremony that reflected the values we…read morehad brought to our relationship. Our wedding planner (Chanda Daniels) put us in touch with several bay area professional officiants, but it was clear that Sharon was the right fit for what we were looking for. Sharon Lacay is a charming, compassionate, and graceful person who will work with you to construct and lead an intimate ceremony for you and your partner. She has a calm demeanor and always has a smile on her face. Starting close to 9 months in advance of our wedding, Sharon met with my fiancé and I to learn about our values and what we wanted to share with our family and friends. In just a few hours of conversation she synthesized our core beliefs and sacred truths, putting together a draft for our ceremony that captured all of the things we were looking for. In fact, while reading the first draft I was overcome with so much love and emotion that I started to tear up. We had only minor edits afterwards, and Sharon helpfully checked in with us as we neared the date to make sure the ceremony still felt true. Sharon also has a great eye for detail. During our rehearsal she pointed out different ways we could approach the altar in the Redwood Grove (Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Berkeley, CA) and how we would pass the microphone among the wedding party for their readings. All of our guests remarked on how unique, beautiful, and personal our ceremony was, from readings to the tree planting ceremony, ideas which Sharon brought to the table. In sum, if you are looking for a joyful and secular officiant who can help you create a ceremony that reflects your relationship, look no further than Sharon. We are so proud of how she helped make our wedding day a joyful and special occasion for us and our families.

We couldn't have asked for better wedding planners than Anna and Lucky! They are incredibly…read moreresponsible, detail-oriented, and an absolute joy to work with. From the very beginning, they scheduled an initial meeting to understand our love story, our vision for the wedding, our budget, and to walk us through the services they offer at The Darling Buds. After that meeting, they sent over a detailed breakdown of their packages. After thoughtful consideration, we chose the Month-of Coordination package--and it was one of the best decisions we made! In addition to coordination, they helped us build a beautiful and affordable wedding website that included our love story, the wedding agenda, RSVP page, photo gallery, and a link to our registry. They also went above and beyond by helping us create a wedding invitation tailored for our international guests to assist with their visa applications--such a thoughtful touch. One month before the wedding, we had a comprehensive prep meeting to go through every detail of the big day. Anna and Lucky became our main point of contact for all vendor communication, which saved us so much time and stress. As first-time newlyweds, we felt incredibly supported--they thought of every little detail we might have missed. They were punctual and helpful at our rehearsal, offering invaluable tips for ceremony positioning, like where each person should stand and how to coordinate with photographers and videographers to ensure all the right moments were captured. On the wedding day itself, Anna and Lucky truly worked their magic--arranging outdoor dining tables, communicating seamlessly with vendors, and keeping us updated on the schedule to make sure everything went smoothly. We are beyond satisfied with the planning and execution of our wedding thanks to Anna and Lucky. My husband and I had a truly magical day, and we wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone who is going to plan their wedding!

Anna and Lucky at Darling Buds are an incredible team. They led my husband and I through the entire…read moreplanning process and were there for us throughout the big day. We had the best day of our lives at our wedding. People kept saying that I didn't seem stressed on the day of, and I said that it was true - I really wasn't stressed. Anna and Lucky planned the day incredibly well, and I was just so excited to marry my love. From the very beginning, they truly got to know us as a couple and asked great questions to find out exactly what kind of wedding we wanted. For us, this included a fusion of scottish and chinese traditions and some decor that incorporated our pets! They kept us on track with monthly meetings/powerpoints and stayed in touch via email between meetings. They kept within our budget and assembled a dream team of vendors. They worked very well with the team at our venue and with all of the vendors. Our family and friends also enjoyed meeting them and thought they did an amazing job. We cannot recommend The Darling Buds enough! They are both truly special and wonderful people with an amazing talent for planning weddings. We will be staying in touch with them because they are the best!

I want to Recommend this service to everyone !!! And to say a big thank you for all you did for us…read moreat this important day !!!! Especially now in this hard time with this COVID we still had a chance to make our civil ceremony very nice and possible ! Candice Young made this ceremony from the heart thank you so much again I will definitely recommend the

Minister Will Young has the most professional service I've seen. Highly recommend this to others…read morewho are in the need of quick and fast services. Highly Highly recommended for being absolutely helpful.

Ana, one of Ariel's associates, officiated our wedding because Ariel was unavailable…read more Ana was sweet, kind, and wonderful with words. She video conferenced with my then fiancé and I and we all hit it off. We are so pleased with Ana and we are thankful Ariel works with such generously nice people. Ana was able to meet with my husband and me at our cake tasting just to talk and go over what the day would look like and again we talk and she listened to what we wanted, aka a non-lengthy wedding ceremony since I'm a crier, and gosh-darn-it she made it the short and sweet. The price was also great for a non-customized ceremony, $200. $100 was given at time of reservation and the other half after the ceremony. Thanks again Ana!!

Ariel did such a wonderful job as our wedding officiant! She was so easy to work with and really…read moretook the time to learn about my fiance and myself. The ceremony she wrote for us was romantic, sweet, and very personal. She has a great presence and was very clear and easy to understand. Even my grandmother, who has to wear hearing aids, said that she could completely understand the ceremony and thought it was beautifully written. Ariel is also multi-lingual and speaks Spanish fluently which is a huge plus. Many of our guests commented to us afterwards that she was the best wedding officiant they had ever seen and that our ceremony was one of the most touching. She was amazing!

Our wedding reception was this past Sunday, and 5 stars isn't enough! I didn't need a full day…read morecoordinator, just partial for open/set up until everyone was settled and in their groove. She definitely met and exceeded my expectations for the services she provided! Cindy filled in gaps that I didn't know existed. All of our vendors raved about how amazing she was. She is very highly organized and is built for this type of high pressure, results oriented, quick turn around, attention to detail type of projects. The person who was supposed to bring our desserts and appetizers pulled out last minute, and she arranged to have both delivered very quickly. I would recommend Cindy to any and everyone looking for coordination services!

Cindy was an absolute pleasure to work with. From start to finish, she was quick with…read morecommunication, attentive, organized, and completely on top of everything throughout the wedding day. As a DJ, it makes a huge difference working with a coordinator who understands the flow of the event, keeps everyone informed, and helps make the day run smoothly and Cindy did exactly that. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and clearly cared about making sure the couple and vendors were taken care of. I'd definitely be happy to work with her again and would recommend her to any couple looking for a reliable, professional, and attentive wedding/event coordinator.

We are so happy that we decided to have Deanna officiate our wedding, as she not only was…read moreincredibly professional and easy to work with, but she went above and beyond for us. Deanna not only wrangled our large family for photos without knowing who anyone is beforehand, but she helped us get our vows printed when we forgot the morning of, and she even helped get me into my dress! Deanna's amazing personality shone through in working with her, and her warm and friendly demeanor is what made us want to have her officiate our wedding. Thank you Deanna, for being such an important part of the best day of our lives.

We had a wonderful experience working with our officiant for our wedding. From the very beginning,…read moreshe was incredibly friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with. Even though she is building her business, we truly appreciated how detail-oriented and thoughtful she was throughout the process. She guided us step by step--from the ceremony structure to the marriage license--making everything feel smooth and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, she was calm, professional, and helped the ceremony flow naturally, which meant a lot to us. Our guests felt comfortable and the ceremony was simple, warm, and meaningful--exactly what we were hoping for. We're very grateful for her care and effort, and we would definitely recommend her to other couples looking for someone supportive and genuine. Thank you again for being part of our special day!