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    4.8 (134 reviews)
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    Mariah R.

    Firstly , Penjo is amazing. She truly went above and beyond for me and made me feel like I was her only bride. I thoroughly enjoyed my ceremony on sunset cliffs . I have no words to describe it except breath taking. Paying for a sunset ceremony was worth every penny. Josiah , our officiant was also amazing. It felt like we knew him for years and he really made our ceremony special. I don't know how I got so lucky to find this place . In my head, I am already planning our ten year vow renewals lol. Like it was that amazing I want to get married again. Also ! Our photographer was incredible . He was so personable and amazing , my photos turned out incredible. So much love for this company !

    Holly W.

    From start to finish SoCal Vows made everything so effortlessly perfect! They honestly are the sweetest, attentive and most reliable group of people I have ever worked with. They answered every question within hours same day no matter the time or on a weekend. The day of the wedding all involved made us feel like family. It was a perfect experience thanks to them! If you want the perfect fairytale beach wedding SoCal Vows are the ones to give it to you

    Chuck B.

    SoCalVows is an awesome company. Super easy to work with, affordable, and just great service. It was so easy and stress free to plan and organize our wedding because of SoCalVows. We did the beach wedding at Sunset Cliffs, and we absolutely loved it. We used their photographer, their officiant, their flower vendor, and the wooden chairs, and chair drapes. All in, it cost us around $3,000 for a ceremony with 30 guests, which is a fantastic price. Our officiant, Pastor Ken, was excellent. He was extremely accommodating, even when we changed the ceremony plans the day before the wedding! He was able to add a unity ceremony to the proceeding without any hiccups. He gave a great speech about love and marriage, and included a lot of personal details about our relationship from the conversations that we had with him. Many of our guests commented on how nice and personal the ceremony was. We worked with Penjo throughout the process of planning the wedding. She was extremely helpful and patient with us as we decided on chairs, flowers, etc. She was always quick to respond when we had questions. Penjo was also the day-of coordinator for our ceremony and she was really on top things. She orchestrated everything perfectly and dealt with delays like a professional. The bridal party definitely noticed how organized she was and made the whole ceremony run smoothly. I highly recommend SoCalVows to anyone looking to do a beach wedding in the San Diego area. They are a fantastic service, and even though I don't need to get married again, I would definitely use them again if I ever needed another beach ceremony!

    Our new family! - Melissa & Jayson
    Melissa P.

    I am absolutely in love with Socal Vows. Absolutely extraordinary service from day one when we sent the email to ask questions. They worked tirelessly with my constant questions and found us the perfect location and time for our vision of a sunset wedding in the sand. They sent emails of everything we needed to get done to keep us on track so we didn't lose our minds and set up phone calls to touch base throughout the process. Everything and everyone was absolutely flawless and perfect. The process was seamless due to their highly efficient staff and structure. As a bride, I had zero stress because they handled everything. The photographer and the florist had exquisite work. I cannot say enough positive words about everyone involved from beginning to end. This was our second marriage and we wanted it to be small and intimate, a special moment for our children and us to become one family. Thanks to Socal Vows, they made it happen. I am in tears just writing this because I have never been so in awe of a business. They make you feel special and appreciated and heard. We have absolutely zero complaints, not even a small adjustment. Our wedding day was so magical for all of us and everyone adored our special day. It all came to life and was exactly what we wanted because of Socal Vows. I wish we could do it over and over, we have been non stop talking about it since. I cannot thank everyone enough for all of their efforts and truly making this day so beautiful. 10000000000% recommend Socal Vows!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Melissa & Jayson

    Tracy C.

    SoCal Vows was absolutely amazing!!. My daughter and son in law got married in San Diego (la Jolla) on the beach and So Cal vows took care of everything. Their communication is impeccable and the attention to detail was amazing. The minister and photographer were outstanding and really made them feel like he knew them forever. They Definitely made our kids day extra special and one we will never forget. Highly recommend So Cal vows for your wedding/ministry needs!

    Sarah K.

    My husband and I got married in Fallbrook in August of 2020 and we often reflect back on how truly perfect our day was, even amidst this wild Pandemic. We are so grateful that Ken officiated our marriage and kicked it off with laughter, love, and blessings. Our initial meeting with Ken was brief and yet somehow he managed to capture the very essence of who we are, embodied all of our attributes, and included the most beautiful honor for my father. We can't thank you enough, Ken and the entire team at SoCal Vows! We hope to renew our vows in the many years that come and hope we will be lucky enough to have your support in the future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. I'd also like to thank Paul, who was a Navy Chaplain, and gave the most beautiful blessings at my grandfather's service in January. The way that Paul spoke of him made us feel like they served together in the Navy and I couldn't have been more proud. Thank you Paul for your perfectly said words and helping our family find peace during this difficult time. The team at SoCal Vows has gone above and beyond for our family and I'm just so grateful!

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    Maria A.

    Penjo made our wedding perfect! All vendors were awesome and professional. Our photos by Xavier were perfect, Julia the officiant was great, and my bouquet was gorgeous. I just had to show up. If you don't want to stress on the ceremony planning definitely contact SoCalVows

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    We had SoCal vows do our whole ceremony package! Officiant, photographers, set up, floral, coordinator and everything you can ever need for a wedding ceremony! I would highly recommend SoCal vows for your wedding. Penjo was amazing throughout the process from start to finish and assisted day of coordination for the day. Everything looked beautiful and worked out great! So many hands on which made the day helpful. Our photographer Dave was absolutely amazing! We got our photos back and they are ABSOLUTELY stunning, ask for Dave for your photographer! He knew exactly what he was doing! One thing I would like to add is for the ceremony our officiant did not let us read our personal vows, he also pronounced my name wrong in the beginning of the ceremony in which a couple guests have brought that to my attention. We have had at least 3 conversations with many emails back and fourth regarding our wants at the ceremony and we thought everything was clear but during the ceremony Paul continued on a long monologue instead of letting us do personal vows. We were upset with this but nothing we could do now. I would suggest having the officiant actually at the rehearsal so everyone can be on the same page. SoCal Vows planning was amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better company to assist with your big day!

    Roseann A.

    I found So Cal Vows on the internet. Our wedding coordinator was Penjo who was amazing and funny. They have amazing packages to choose from. I was very particular about certain things for my wedding and a little skeptical about choosing a company I found on the internet and planning everything over the phone. However, Penjo and her staff made sure my day was perfect and PERFECT it was. I was in disbelief when I arrived to the site and seen the set up I couldn't believe they had created my dream Hawaii wedding on the beaches of La Jolla. A HUGE thank you to Amanda, the onsite wedding coordinator who made sure everything flowed the day of the wedding. Greta or Greta D Photography for capturing the most amazing pictures. You should really call Greta if you want someone with a true gift of photography. MOST of all THANK YOU PENJO... for all the special touches and for selecting all the perfect people to make this truly my DREAM wedding! We were married on October 16th, 2021 on the beaches of La Jolla. Our officiant was Luis Osuna. He was referred to us through So Cal Vows. I was quite nervous having an officiant selected for our wedding without ever meeting them. My nerves were calmed when I received the first email from Luis Osuna. :) He was a breath of fresh air from the moment I read his email. Next, we met via zoom, and we knew the moment we saw Luis he was the perfect fit. He glows with kindness and sincerity it was beautiful. It was very important to me that our officiant fit our personalities. He asked questions like how we met, what things first attracted us to each other, what qualities we love about each other etc. The day of our wedding he captivated our guests. He had them laughing and crying at the same time! The only regret I have is that we didn't get a chance to take a picture with Luis at our wedding. :( I highly recommend Luis if you are looking for that personal touch. He really cares about making your day perfect! Thank you, Luis! Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Rosie Ray

    M H.

    Wow! SoCal Vows did just an amazing job for our beach wedding in La Jolla. Everything was perfect! They are so easy to communicate with, offered great ideas, had plenty of options, and executed everything perfectly! Our wedding was really just perfect in every way, we could not have been happier!

    Ash B.

    My good friend just used Socal Vows for her 10 year vow renewal ceremony in La Jolla and they were fantastic! I was there to help with setup and logistics, and basically had nothing to do because Penjo, Amanda and team did everything. They bring incredibly good positive energy, they are super organized, and transform the setting into a wedding wonderland in a matter of an hour. Their photographer was awesome, super personable and had a lot of rapport with the wedding party instantly. Penjo is an absolute joy to work with. They are absolute pros! I would highly recommend working with them for any wedding or event.

    Corey Q.

    We are so thankful to have worked with SoCal vows for our vow renewal after 7 years. We had an intimate ceremony with about 20 people and we received so many compliments on how amazing Ken was. Thank you for making our ceremony so unbelievably special and one that we will never forget!

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    Anna M.

    SoCal vows is outstanding. From their tentative communication skills since the beginning to their meticulous execution of the ceremony in every aspect possible, my spouse and I are more than happy and grateful with outcome of our wedding. SoCal vows and every staff member that is affiliated under their name went above and far beyond all expectations to ensure that our special day was absolutely flawless in design, heartfelt from every angle, and highly memorable for everyone that witnessed it. Should you choose to arrange your special day or occasion with SoCal vows, expect the best of services from everyone and thing included. We will always remember Ken and Penjo, all their hard work, dedication, and passion equally as much as we will remember our incredible wedding.

    Mark Murphy's calm and confident demeanor was perfect on our wedding day! Thank you!

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