She has stolen $ 65,000.00 From me…read more It started with a $30,000 loan which I did allow, then when She could not pay me back in the time of the 1 yr contract. Which she drew up. , I had to get a lawyer. That was $35,000. The court date was February 27 2016, But she filed bankruptcy on February 23rd same month and. So if this is who you want for your Minister at your wedding. Go for it. But be cautious JMG

Terri was absolutely phenomenal! We searched high and low for the perfect officiant and Terri was…read moreexactly that! She provided us with a Google spreadsheet that we all could view and edit at the same time, and that made getting the ceremony figured out 10 times easier. She was always prompt and so sweet each time we reached out with a question. Terri made us feel like we had known her for years. The day of the ceremony, Terri arrived 30 minutes early and hung out on the beach while we had our photos taken. She used that time to fill out our marriage license for us without us even having to ask. She even went a step further and turned in the paperwork for us (and sent us a scanned copy) so that's one less thing we have to worry about. When it was time for the ceremony, she was fantastic! It felt like she was having a conversation with us instead of reading off of a paper. She had the great idea to have one of our kids record the ceremony with our phone. When it came time for the sand ceremony, it was a smooth phone/camera transition from my daughter to Terri. Terri took an awesome video of our family during the sand ceremony and also got some great views of our surroundings. Our ceremony couldn't have been more perfect. Terri made sure we had the best ceremony possible and that everything was smooth and easy for us. We appreciate everything she did for us! We highly recommend her!!! P.S. We got married at Table Rock Beach. Such a beautiful location!

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.

This review is long overdue. Me and my husband had a COVID wedding in October 2020. We were married…read moreat the Hyatt Regency in HB. Jeff was our officiant and we could not ask for a better person to marry us. He is so pleasant and thorough and made the experience so fun and easy. We talked with him and shared our story of how we met and he really took the time to listen and get to know us and our story. He made us feel important like family. The day of the wedding his words were so personal and he had used all of the fun and loving details we had given him when we spoke. We are extremely grateful to him for making our day so special. Thank you for being apart of our big day and starting us on our journey to our happily ever after.

Jeffrey was such a great officiant!…read more We truly appreciated the time he took with us to get to know us, walk us through the type of wedding ceremony we wanted, and the tips he gave on how things are usually done and how we could modify the ceremony to fit the vibe we wanted. Our guests loved the personal touches in the ceremony, and everything went wonderfully!

Tim with The Wedding Pastors was our officiant for such a beautiful ceremony. Many guests…read morecomplimented us on how great the ceremony was (including how special Tim made the ceremony. Couldn't thank him enough for making our day so special.

Chris officiated our wedding and was awesome! We did counseling with him, and he really helped us…read moreprepare for marriage. It was 106 degrees outside, and Chris wore a full suit-- he delivered a beautiful ceremony, there wasn't a dry eye (or forehead) in the house. Chris will go above and beyond for you! He even has some good jokes if you like those. Nicole and I highly recommend Chris to anyone getting married!

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.

Casey was an amazing non-denominational officiant for our wedding this past July in Newport Beach…read more His enthusiasm and commitment made our ceremony fun and memorable. This helped raise excitement for the reception to follow. He is personable and I knew that my husband and I should book him after the consultation meeting. Casey did a "phantastic" job helping us with our vows based on the affirmations we gave him. He has many years of experience so I trusted him to join our vendor team and only booked him for the wedding ceremony, not the rehearsal day as well. The flat rate he charges was standard for the OC area without any hidden charge during the entire planning process. It was really a pleasure working with him and we have enjoyed following him on instagram's "marriage 365". Book OC Wed for your wedding and you won't be disappointed. Casey is really good at answering emails!

It is abundantly clear from the first moment that you meet Casey that he absolutely loves what he…read moredoes. He has such a giving and uplifting spirit, you find yourself beaming in his presence regardless of nerves or wedding stress. He delivers a meaningful, heartfelt, and upbeat ceremony with his charisma and his big heart. My husband and I are currently working our way through the book he penned with this wife; 365 Connecting Questions for Couples. It's clear that he is very thoughtful and knowledgeable about marriage, family, and love.

If you're looking for an officiant who genuinely cares about making your ceremony personal and…read moreunforgettable, Ryan is the one. We booked Ryan pretty last minute, and despite that, he went completely above and beyond for us. From phone calls to Zoom meetings, he took the time to truly get to know us as a couple and understand exactly what we envisioned for our ceremony. One of our absolute favorite parts was how interactive he made the ceremony for our guests. It wasn't just something everyone watched, it was something they got to be a part of, and we've had so many people tell us how much they loved that. Ryan also incorporated so many meaningful personal touches that made the ceremony feel uniquely ours. Our favorite detail was when he had my husband and me answer five questions separately before the wedding. During the ceremony, he revealed our answers, and it ended up being one of the sweetest, funniest, and most memorable moments of the entire day. It was such a thoughtful surprise and something we'll remember forever. Another thing that really stood out to me was that during one of our meetings, Ryan asked what our wedding colors were and what color suit he should wear so he would match our aesthetic. It may seem like a small detail, but it speaks volumes about how much he cares. He looked amazing and fit in perfectly with our wedding. We've received countless compliments about our ceremony, and so much of that is because of Ryan. He created the perfect balance of heartfelt, personal, and lighthearted moments. We truly couldn't have asked for a better officiant, and we are so grateful he was such an important part of our wedding day. We would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat!

Ryan officiated our wedding this past weekend and he was seriously everything we asked for and…read moremore! We had talked with multiple officiants before him and were considering our options then. Last minute, we decided to contact him and right away we knew he was going to be our officiant. Ryan is a true professional, laying out exactly what he would be helping us with and giving us the play by play on what to expect. We truly felt so comfortable with him. For the actual ceremony, he absolutely crushed it! He is such an amazing speaker and had a unique twist on the ceremony by reading a questionnaire we had filled about each other, live to the audience. All in all, I seriously could not imagine anyone else being our officiant. And I can confidently recommend Ryan to anyone looking for one.

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.