We chose the perfect officiant for our wedding Fredrick V. James aka RICK JAMES :)…read more He was the perfect fit for us. We knew from the beginning he was reliable, professional, and a positive energy. Before the wedding we spoke and he made sure to get to know us so that our ceremony was tailored to us. He welcomed our guests, told a lil bit of our story, and included the lasso ceremony. He's a well seasoned officiant and can make any ceremony beautiful and fun. Our guests were raving about how much they loved the ceremony saying it was different from the usual boring ones. Highly recommend Frederick for a beautiful ceremony that includes some humor and personalized touches. TLDR: professional, fun, and caring 10/10 would recommend

I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Alan and the team were super helpful and made…read moreeverything as easy as possible. All we had to do was show up! Decor included, paperwork filed for us! It was beautiful and simple, just like we imagined!

Amazing wedding Good service…read moreWe have a good time here and unforgettable This is a very amazing place for wedding

We had a wonderful experience with 1 Hour Marriage and our officiant, Will, and would absolutely…read morerecommend their services to others! When we originally contacted 1 Hour Marriage, our plan was to have a small ceremony of fewer than 20 people at their facility. As our plans evolved and our guest list grew, we ultimately decided to move our wedding to a larger venue. 1 Hour Marriage was very accommodating with the change and was able to arrange for Will to come to our venue and officiate the ceremony there instead. In the days leading up to the wedding, Will was very communicative and helpful. He took the time to talk us through the ceremony, explain what to expect, and answer our questions. He was also easily accessible by phone and text, which we really appreciated while coordinating everything leading up to the wedding. On our wedding day, Will was very timely and actually arrived early, which we greatly appreciated. He was professional, kind, and personable from beginning to end. He guided us through the ceremony while also adding some of his own thoughtful words and blessings, which made the moment feel personal and special. After the ceremony, Will walked us through signing our marriage license and was very informative about the paperwork, explaining what we were signing and helping make sure everything was completed properly. He also continued to be communicative and helpful after the wedding. From our initial plans for a small ceremony at their location to ultimately having Will come officiate our larger wedding at another venue, the entire process was smooth, flexible, and professional. We were very happy with our experience with 1 Hour Marriage and especially with Will as our officiant. Thank you for being part of such an important day for us! We would happily recommend 1 Hour Marriage to other couples looking for an officiant.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to say "I do." From the moment we arrived, the…read morestaff went above and beyond to make us feel special, welcomed, and completely at ease. Every little detail was handled with such care and thoughtfulness--it truly felt like they were just as excited about our big day as we were. The setting was breathtaking--intimate, romantic, and surrounded by natural beauty that made our ceremony feel like something out of a dream. The team took care of everything so seamlessly, allowing us to focus entirely on each other and the moment. If you're considering eloping, this is the place. The service is not just amazing--it's unforgettable. We will be talking about this experience for the rest of our lives.

I couldn't recommend this place enough. I used to live in Long Beach and found them on Google when…read morei got engaged in 2023 and even though we have since moved to Orange County, we still chose to return to Long Beach and get married here when the time came to get married in 2025.. that's how impressed I was with what I saw online, and thank goodness I was not only wrong.. but still so overly impressed by the whole experience. It was only me, my mom, my baby, and husband. I uploaded photos... I chose not to purchase extras or florals and just look at my backdrop!! . I chose the bohemian look and it was such a dream. Marni and Shaunte were ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL... So helpful, kind, and sweet! The photographer, Michael, what an amazing personality and just person all around! He was making us laugh and smile the entire time.. he is such a natural with his camera.. he made us feel so good and the shots he got were fantastic.. The venue is so adorable and the ambiance and vibe is GORGEOUS! I'm telling you.. If I had all the money in the world, I'd still choose to elope at Elope Long Beach... I'm beyond happy I found them. Wouldn't change a single thing.

Marie was such a wonderful part of our wedding day! We had a very small, intimate micro-wedding…read morethat we planned in just 7 days so finding someone who was available on a Sunday and willing to work with us on such short notice meant so much to us. Another thing that made our ceremony extra special was that Marie is bilingual. She created a beautiful Spanglish ceremony for us so both of our parents could understand and feel included in such an important moment. She made everything feel incredibly easy and stress-free. Since neither of us had been through the marriage process before, we really appreciated having someone who knew exactly what she was doing and could guide us through everything with so much patience and kindness. Our ceremony was short and simple, but Marie made it feel so personal and meaningful. We are truly thankful she was the person who helped us officially become husband and wife!

Marie was one of the greatest choices we made for our elopement. From the moment we met her, she…read morecarried such a warm, inviting presence. As two people who tend to be more reserved, finding someone who felt naturally easy to connect with mattered a lot to us. Meeting her only reinforced that feeling. She has an effortless way of making people comfortable, and you can tell she's skilled at working with all kinds of personalities and comfort levels. Her ability to genuinely connect is something special. We're incredibly thankful for her. She helped make our elopement feel personal and heartfelt.

The Pop the Champagne crew gave us the greatest wedding gift of all: Taking all our stress away for…read morean entire day. Dani went through everything with us beforehand--our schedule, decorations, vendors, venue layout, etc.-- and it felt like a physical weight came off our shoulders. There was nothing left for us to do but enjoy the day we'd worked so hard on. We had a perfect event where not a single thing went wrong (or if it did, we weren't bothered with the details!). Everything was ready and waiting for us whenever and wherever it was supposed to be. From the beginning, the team helped us source high quality vendors and addressed any questions and concerns we had. Dani even stepped in and helped navigate a problematic vendor with professionalism, grace, and a few good laughs. We can't say enough good things about how much attention and care the PTC crew put into our day!

Cannot recommend Allie and her team enough! From our first meeting, we knew we were in great hands…read more Although we received a "day of coordinator," we got so much more than that. Allie was a listening ear and open to questions from the second we booked with her. As we got closer to the wedding day, she consistently checked in and brought a confident yet calm energy to the process. On the day of, everything flowed SO smoothly that we just got to sit back and enjoy our day! 10/10 recommend PTC!

We used Peter for his outside services. We had previously used him for our actual wedding but this…read moreyear we went ahead and called him up so he can renew our 1 year vow. He came to our home and officiated our vow renewal in front of family and friends. He was always great to work with. We would recommend him to any one who needed an outside wedding officiant.

If I could I would give zero stars. I am beyond disappointed with the services I received from this…read morecompany and officiant Peter. To start off we contracted to have Peter officiate our wedding. We paid the deposit for HIM to be there on our day. The week before my wedding I tried numerous times through email, phone and text to reach him to discuss our ceremony details. He was not returning my calls and I was starting to panic. Not knowing if I was going to have someone there to marry us I started considering finding someone new. 2 days before my wedding he finally called me and apologized for not getting back to me sooner and then told me he can not be there for us on our day. WTF seriously 2 days before my wedding after I paid you a non refundable deposit you tell me this crap. He then says he has a fill in and she is really great. Well to start off we wanted a male officiant but after speaking to my fiancé we decided to trust him (big mistake) and say ok. He reassured me she would do am awesome job. Well the day of my wedding come and Mary shows up to officiate our wedding. First off she didn't come dressed looking professional like an officiate should. Secondly she said she wasn't sure if she could translate a prayer in Spanish ( I told peter specifically that I wanted it translated and it was also translated in his wedding guide... Makes no sense to me). Lastly when the ceremony began she never told the guest to sit, started speaking when my back was facing her while handing my bouquet to my maid of honor and she spoke so fast you could barley understand her and the ceremony was so short due to her speed/bad reading. This company messed up the most important part of my wedding. I feel I should have been given a discount or something considering Peter never showed up like he was suppose to. I really wish I went with my gut and used someone else even if it was 2 days before our day. Please use someone else to marry you these guys can't be trusted.

Writing this for my sister Emily who doesnt have a yelp account:…read more All I can say is THANK YOU JON! He officiated over our wedding in early January. From the start of our interaction to the "'I do's" it was absolutely flawless. It felt more like a best friend taking our hand and walking us thru the entire process start to finish. He was incredibly delightful & beyond helpful and everything more than we couldve ever asked for. We are so happy we decided to go with him on our most important day, it could not have been any better and I mean that with genuine gratitude.

Jon was such an amazing officiant. He was incredibly helpful during the planning process and very…read moreconsiderate to go over all of the details of the ceremony! He was also amazing at helping us navigate the paperwork process. I would highly recommend Jon for your wedding!

Mark was absolutely amazing as our wedding officiant!…read more From start to finish, he made our ceremony feel personal and heartfelt. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to say how much they truly enjoyed the ceremony and how beautifully it was delivered. Mark really has a natural way of speaking that keeps everyone engaged while still honoring the importance of our traditions and moment. We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us and are so grateful he was part of our special day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - love Gabriel and Leslie

Mark was such an amazing Officiant from start to finish. He made us feel like he was apart of our…read morewedding in such a personal way. Everything went so smooth and his words were perfect. Family and friends couldn't stop talking about how professional and wonderful he was. Thank you again Mark! Shelby & Jose

Unfortunately, I was not able to have the Forever & Always Wedding that I dreamed of. Although…read moreHeather communicated very well, there were a couple of incidents that I found slightly unprofessional: 1. I signed a contract with one of her staff as my wedding planner. Unfortunately, from my understanding, there were unexpected changes in the company, so Heather had to take over. However, Heather responded that she would make an exception for me and not charge me an additional $1000 for this change. With all due respect, I should not be financially penalized for changes that an owner experiences; especially since I already signed the contract that I financially agreed to. 2. I encountered a lot of life changes that disrupted my ability to move forward with a wedding that my brothers were supposed to be in. For instance, I had a depressed, suicidal brother, I had another brother leave for Japan for the Marines, and I had an uncle pass away. All vendors except for Heather were so kind to fully refund my deposits due to the situation. Unfortunately, Heather responded that she was still a businesswoman and was financially hurting, so she was in no place to offer a full refund. I basically paid Heather almost $500 to establish a simple contract. I already had all the vendors in place and organized, so this deposit was for nothing. Heather should not be held responsible for unexpected circumstances, but this wedding meant a lot to me. As a business owner, you should be able to compromise with your clients based on their situation. I could have easily used that deposit to help my family for the funeral. I find this situation absurd because I never wanted a wedding planner to begin with. Our wedding list was only 32 guests, but my fiancé insisted that we hire a planner because he did not want me to stress out. I admire him for caring, but this wedding was going to be a private and intimate event with very little management. I blame myself for hiring a wedding planner when I did not need one. It is unfortunate that Heather was thinking like a businesswoman and not a human being with empathy. Nonetheless, please make sure to ask about the refund policy for emergencies such as death, health, etc. Two stars are for her communication, but I can only evaluate Heather based on my experience with her before the wedding date. Therefore, I am unable to provide feedback for her day service since my wedding never happened. Has it ever occurred to you, Heather, that you had not heard from me in a year because I was busy dealing with other important things like planning a funeral? My wedding was the last thing on my mind. Also, I was not complaining about the charge that never happened, I am complaining about your response to your changes. There was no need to comment on that you are more expensive and won't be charging me. We could have proceeded forward with whatever it was we were doing. You contacted ONE venue and that is because they had YOU sign a contract with them. FYI, my pre-engagement photos were scheduled with the photographer I hired for my wedding and I was still refunded the full amount. This vendor did not work for free either and still managed to prioritize customer service over money. You are a business owner and have the liberty to do as you please, but you must have needed the money more than I did, so I hope my contributions helped your business. Nonetheless, well done on your communication. If you have a family member with a life-threatening illness or you have a medical condition that may require potential hospitalization, please do not hire Heather as your wedding planner as she will not refund you the deposit because not make exceptions for your situation simply because she does not "work for free." Thank you.

It's so important to relate to and connect with your wedding planner and from day 1 it felt like…read moreshe was my friend helping me plan my dream wedding. I found Heather through Yelp and let me say: she really understood my vision and kept it real with me on what i could and couldn't afford lol. Not to mention, I literally and honestly don't know how I could have enjoyed my wedding without Heather. Her and her assistant, Courtney, handled E V E R Y T H I N G on the day of our wedding at the Estate on Second and then some. If there was any sort of problem, she had the solution. If we needed a drink, she was there with mine and my husband's signature cocktails. If I was losing track of time, she made sure to gently push me along. She truly handled everything so that me and my husband could just have FUN and for that I am truly grateful.

I tried to contact him for our wedding next year via call and email and never received any contact…read moreback. Both myself and fiancé contacted him.

Gabe was an extraordinary officiant for our 2025 wedding. When we were looking into officiant we…read moredidn't really know what it would entail, and when we booked a consultation Gabe explained every step. He made us feel less stressed about the process and was very clear and concise. He is very professional and you can trust his years of experience. When the day of our wedding came, Gabe was punctual and did absolutely amazing. He helped the ceremony run smoothly and timely. His sermon was so captivating, many of our guests told us that they thought he did a great job as well. Overall Gabe helped set the tone of the night and we had a beautiful wedding from START to finish.