We had our wedding on February 1st at the wedding bowl and are so glad we used SoCalVows. From the very beginning of our planning stages they were on on top of all communication and kept up with all of our questions. We were very nervous about everything because we live in Arizona and wasn't sure how a destination wedding would go. Penjo was absolutely amazing and made everything easy. After every phone call we had with her, both my wife and looked at each other and said how grateful we are for her. The wedding went better than imagined. They were so organized and made sure everything went smoothly and everyone knew what to do. We looked at other places at first and glad we chose SoCalVows. I'll say this, out of all the decisions we made for our wedding, this was the best one! read more

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We are so glad we found Socal Vows and had the wedding of our dreams! We chose the highest package that included florals and photographer and it was worth every penny. We got married at the wedding bowl and it was absolutely breathtaking, it was literally the venue of my dreams. The photographer being included made it so much easier on all fronts, he was organized, kind, patient and made all of our wants a reality. Anytime I called texted or emailed, they quickly responded and gave me the information I needed. They will make all your wedding dreams, come true and make it so easy throughout the process. Trust me, book Socal Vows. read more

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Penjo and the SoCalVows team are awesome and turned out to be a total blessing for my husband and I. From initial contact, they were very polite, quick to respond, and flexible. We spoke back and forth for almost 3 months before we actually signed the contract, but I never felt pressured. They were willing to answer any questions, offer recommendations for services they don't provide, and they were very understanding and flexible of our budget and vision. Penjo was so sweet and helpful, I called her my "God given auntie". The team gave me updates and reminders over time and the day of went so smooth because of their preparation. They allowed me to make and bring all of our own decor, and just have one of my people display it. We also had our own photographer and officiant and they were totally okay with it. We had a larger size wedding party than what most people at this location do, but they communicated very well and helped us keep things organized. We had 60 guest and everyone loved the location and setup. SoCalVows helped give us our dream day. Thank you to them again. read more

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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 ! read more

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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 read more

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From the beginning of contacting them they were extremely helpful and professional. They made contact with us and from that point on made sure to keep us in the loop on everything and continuously communicated with us till the moment of the actual wedding. The photog and organizer at the wedding were extremely kind and patient with us and had everything ready to go and moved things along the whole event. We were very happy with SoCal Vows on every level and would highly recommend this company. read more

I had an extremely disappointing experience with SoCal Vows accounting staff. Nine months before my wedding, I faced an unexpected family tragedy (loss of my father) and had to change my plans. I promptly notified SoCal, and while they initially seemed understanding, they later refused to return my deposit. Other vendors, including the reception hall, cake maker, and hair/makeup artists, all refunded my deposits due to advance notice. SoCal vows was the only exception. I recommend potential customers exercise caution when making deposits with this business. If you want an understanding business, take your wedding and reception to Del Mar Social instead. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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We had an amazing experience with SoCal Vows. Not only were there flexible when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, but they also checked up on us closer to the wedding date to make sure we were prepared. Our officiant, Ken, came in a timely manner and helped explained the marriage license and certificate process before the ceremony. During our ceremony, Ken made it seem like he knew us for years. Very personable, so much that guests asked if we knew each other before the wedding! He seems like the type of guy who can do this in his sleep. You are in good hands with SoCal Vows! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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When my husband and I were in the market for an officiant for our wedding day, we knew were were in the right place when we linked up with SoCal vows. When Ken was unavailable because he was already booked, he directed us to work with Mark Murphy. Mark was calm, cool, and confident when we initially met with him at Starbucks to plan for our ceremony. During the entire process, he demonstrated reliability. When I was getting nervous a week before our big day, he answered my phone call to discuss my concerns (despite being on site at a different ceremony!). We wholeheartedly endorse Mark Murphy for couples looking for an officiant, especially those who prefer a non traditional ceremony. Thanks Mark & SoCal vows! Justin and I are so grateful we chose you as to officiate on our wedding day! read more

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Everett and I decided to elope and found Ken on a google search. He was responsive and answered all my questions. We included the additional photographer and they did a great job! I believe they were a mother and daughter duo! We kept changing our plans and decided to invite some family and friends - Ken was really flexible! Ken was also great with details - when the ceremony started, I started crying because Ken was taking me back when I first met my husband Thank you Ken! read more

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I had a very upsetting experience with SoCal vows. My sister had a beach front wedding and although it was a beautiful wedding, there were several things that happened that made what could have been a perfect day, slightly imperfect. 1. The location agreed upon for the ceremony was changed a couple hours before the wedding without anyone being informed. The location chosen was difficult for some to get to, specifically the mother of the bride. The original (and agreed upon) location was much easier to enter/access. Mom had to watch the wedding from higher up, away from the ceremony... 2. The coordination of sitting the group prior to the wedding was very poor. Nobody told us when to be seated, and also where the groom should stand as to not spoil the "first look". Well, first look was spoiled as the groom was waiting near the bride's entrance and received poor direction. 3. During the final announcement of the newly weds... the WRONG LAST NAME WAS ANNOUNCED. Not even a butchered attempt at their last name, it was the completely wrong last name. Fortunately there wasn't a videographer... read more

Ken, is absolutely amazing. Planning a wedding in 3 weeks can be quite stressful. However, Ken and his wife Penjo were so easy and pleasant to work with. Even as we made a few changes a week out there were 100% understanding. Our videographer was running late the day of and there was no pressure to start exactly on time. When we met Ken for the first time (on our wedding day) it felt like we had known him and he was more of a friend to us. I love how he made our ceremony personalized and included information regarding my husband and myself. I would recommend Ken over and over again!!! read more

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Our review is long overdue ! Ken officiated our wedding in Julian, Ca on November 10th , 2018 . The booking process was so easy ! He did an absolutely wonderful job . It was a beautiful ceremony! Thank you so much ! read more

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When I say So Cal Vows saved my day it's an understatement! I live in Orange Country and was just planning to do a courthouse ceremony. With COVID they moved them to the Honda Center ok no biggie . It was going to have to be outside again no biggie. But then with 4 days to go I find out you have to wear a mask the whole time even saying your vows . Also the officiant is in a ticket booth behind black glass so you don't see him at all. Also you only get on witness no one else can go. I completely understand the situation we are in but for me personally I wanted a little more. So I look into Vegas and it wasn't going to work out either. Luckily I call So Cal Vows and get the nicest lady on the phone( sorry I'm terrible with names) and she was like I got you. I had everything planned for that following Tuesday and she was able to accommodate me perfectly. Talk about the best 300 dollars I ever spent. I did it at Windandsea Beach and it was breathtakingly beautiful! Mark Murphy was my officiant and he was perfect! I will be forever grateful to SoCalVows and will recommend them to anyone I know that is going to be married. Thanks read more

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If I could post more stars I would! Hands down the most FLAWLESS and easy wedding planning/executing I could have never even imagined. Ken was AMAZING! He asked us questions to get to know us and really took his time composing a beautiful speech that really spoke to my husband and myself. I was a little weary about having any sort of ceremony at all, but it was simple yet beautiful and elegant and just all around perfect. Any questions you have? Ken will get back to you RIGHT AWAY! I know this review sounds too good to be true, but two weeks after we said "I do" and I really still can't believe just how perfect my intimate wedding was. You really can't put a price on the moments shared on your special day, and I'm forever grateful we found someone to marry us that really made it even more special. read more

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Penjo and Ken are some of the most genuine and caring people we met. They made planning our wedding so easy. Penjo put up with me changing my mind on flowers for months lol she is so patient and kind also gave me her honest opinion and great suggestions. We had the wedding of our dreams at an excellent price point. Thank you so much read more

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Married my best friend this past weekend and I can't honestly say that all my guests were commenting on how beautiful our ceremony was and how Ken our officiant was funny and loved how he made it so personal. I can't say anything negative. Ken was so helpful from the beginning and made it work with only 1.5-1week of planning to be our officiant. I would recommend him in a heart beat. Thank you Ken for being the best officiant and keeping constant contact! read more

Ken was great!!! We traveled from Louisville KY, to San Diego for our wedding. Knowing no one and nothing about the area, we only had reviews to base decisions on. Ken reaches out multiple times over the months leading up to the wedding, and more frequently the couple weeks leading up to the wedding. He captured the intimate ceremony I wanted. He read through the details I sent him, understood it, and put his on personal touch on it as well, making our day, honestly the perfect day, and BEST day of my life. I could go on and on, do yourself a favor and pick Ken!!! read more

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Ken and his team were wonderful! He made our wedding so stress less as we only had a month to plan and made our day very special! Took care of all the details and even gave us tips on obtaining a marriage license as SD county was way behind in appointments. Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more! It was gorgeous! Thank you so much SoCal Vows. If you are looking for a service like SoCal Vows choose them you will not be disappointed The Castro's read more

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This company allowed my husband and I to have our dream wedding in the middle of a pandemic that was AFFORDABLE, SAFE, and BEAUTIFUL in SIX WEEKS. Once again, we had out dream wedding planned and completed in SIX WEEKS. We were able to get married at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, which holds a special place in our hearts. Ken and Penjo were great with communication and planning, which I was grateful for because that's a struggle for me. I don't know the circumstances, but Ken had a family emergency, so he couldn't officiate the wedding last minute. However, we never freaked out because they had another person ready for us and he did a fabulous job. The photographer who came with the "complete wedding package" was a sweetheart. She was great at making sure we got all of the pictures that we wanted and she had great suggestions. The day was a fairytale, and we are both so grateful. read more

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Ken is awesome. My husband and I booked an AirBnB in Julian and on a whim decided to elope, just the 2 of us. With only one month notice, Ken didn't miss a step in quickly getting to know our history. His questions were thought-provoking, forcing us to sit down and think about the things that really brought us together. I feel like it brought us even closer as a couple at a time when I thought we couldn't get any closer! Ken also made sure to let us know about the paperwork aspect and timing of the marriage license - so thankful for that! When it came to the day, everything was perfect. Ken showed up right on time to our AirBnB and had a nice chat with my husband while I finished getting ready. One of the best parts about SoCal Vows is that they offer a photographer. Ken's photographer, Panjo, accompanied him and was really great as well. She was really sweet and even helped me with my dress! Our ceremony was flawless. Ken's speech about our history together as a couple was beautiful. I feel he went above and beyond to make our day really special. I can't stress enough how pleased we were with SoCal Vows and Ken as our officiant! We wouldn't change a thing! read more

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Socalvows was just amazing from the very beginning to the end and made our wedding dreamy. Penjo was always quick to respond to any questions We had and went over the whole ceremony right before the wedding day. Amanda and her team did an outstanding job setting up the venue and making sure all went smooth. David, our photographer captured our day perfectly. Thank you so much! read more

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Our day was perfect...due to COVID 2020 restrictions-we decided to elope-we used Socal Vows-and they were wonderful! Our special day was so intimate, beautiful setting, perfect words, lovely in every way! Eric and I would highly recommend this wonderful company-and the pictures are stunning! read more

What an amazing day we had at Windansea Beach! Even with our small and intimate ceremony, Ken and his team were awesome! Great communication along the way! Many compliments from the family on how beautiful the service was! We highly recommend SocalVows! 5 read more

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So Cal Vows was very detailed when I inquired about their services. They also followed up and made sure to ask if I had any questions after a couple days of initial contact. I found them through The Knot. Thank you Penjo for being so knowledgeable. read more

We had a beautiful last minute wedding. Ken accomedated for us and was so flexible with our schedule. It was so easy, walked down and said our I do's. A few business days later we have our beautiful photos! read more

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Ken at social vows Made my special day fun relaxing . Ken made us laugh and worry free 8t was so easy that all we had to do was show up and say i do Thank you Ken foe making our day the best day ever. If you is looking for someone to married you ken at social vows is your go too man. I would truly give him 10 star rating thats how good he is One more thing what really made me happy with him he wasn't about the money he was about making our day a happy and very good fun day too remember. Thank you ken read more

Ken officiated our wedding at The Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. From the beginning, he was quick to respond to all our emails and was very open to incorporate all our ideas for our special day. He collaborated with us throughout the whole process to make our ceremony personalized and meaningful. 1 month before our wedding, we realized we needed to push back our ceremony time. Ken was flexible and accommodated this change even though he had to rush to officiate another wedding shortly after our wedding. We were extremely grateful! read more

We are so grateful for this team! They made our special day seamless. Venue was great and the officiant that was chosen for us, Luis, was awesome. To top it off, we loved our photos that were taken by the photographer also provided by Socal Vows. Great experience all in all and we would highly recommend! read more