Bethel was truly one of the highlights of our entire wedding weekend, and we cannot imagine our ceremony with any other officiant! She has such a beautiful way of speaking that immediately draws everyone in. She was thoughtful, entertaining, emotional when it needed to be, and brought so much heart to our ceremony. We received compliments from every guest about Bethel, with so many people telling us it was the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed. She created an experience that felt deeply personal, engaging, and unforgettable. We cannot recommend Bethel enough!! read more

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All of our guess raved about how special and well-officiated our ceremony was - like nothing they had seen before! We do not come from a religious tradition, but it was important to us to have a ceremony that still "ceremonial" and full of meaning; Bethel helped us do exactly that. Her approach and process to getting to know her couples not only helped us comfortable with her as our officiant, but also allowed her to conduct the ceremony in a way that felt like she had known us throughout our relationship, and show our love to each other to guests who may have only known us individually but not as a couple just yet. Bethel is highly organized and professional, and brings a warmth to every interaction that was just great to work with. Bethel put us at ease throughout the process, guided us clearly, and helped us walk into the day feeling confident, and offered guidance and assistance with pre-and post-wedding admin, like the wedding certificate and referral for name change services. We had so many guests tell us afterward that it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever attended. We cannot recommend her enough! read more

We found Bethel through our venue and planner, and she exceeded every expectation. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, and professional. She gave us several "homework" assignments, which initially felt like a lot, but they resulted in the most personalized and beautiful ceremony we could have imagined. She listened to every hope we had and turned it into magic. We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us! read more

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Bethel was our officiant in April 2025 and she was amazing. We couldn't recommend her enough. Her services are worth every penny. As two people who had no idea where to begin with creating a wedding ceremony, Bethel held our hand and walked us through every step. She asked the best questions and gave us the tools to make our ceremony so personal to us, while she did the heavy lifting. She was such a delight throughout the process and wowed everyone on our wedding day. Multiple guests told us that it was the best ceremony they'd ever witnessed. We are so happy we found her!! read more

Bethel is AMAZING. Literally every person at my wedding came up to us and told us they cried during the ceremony. They raved about how meaningful it was and how specific it was to highlight our relationship and our journey. My planner also said she was the best officiant she has ever worked with, as she was so communicative and organized. She made us feel she was as invested in the process as we were, and was a huge cheerleader leading up to the big day. She helped us envision different ways our ceremony could look, and encouraged us to customize it to fit our personalities and values. Her services are a splurge, as I know you can get a cheap officiant or just get a friend to do it, but if you think about it, this is the most important part of your wedding day and it shouldn't be an after thought. Our ceremony was anything but an after thought - it was a thoughtful, meaningful, personalized, and memorable pillar of our wedding day. We are still getting compliments about how engaging and illuminating she was. I feel truly lucky that she was available on our wedding day and that we could have her as part of our day and the start of our marriage. Thank you Bethel!! read more

We had the absolute pleasure of having Bethel officiate our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she impressed us with how meticulously she planned every detail of the ceremony. Her preparation emails were incredibly thorough--filled with thoughtful suggestions, meaningful examples, and helpful guidance that allowed us to shape a ceremony that truly reflected who we are. Bethel took the time to speak with each of us individually and together, getting to know our story, our personalities, and our values. She supported us in crafting our vows and made the entire process feel personal, intentional, and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, Bethel delivered the most beautiful words--warm, genuine, and perfectly tailored to us. We had a non-traditional wedding, and she seamlessly integrated all aspects of our backgrounds and wishes into a ceremony that felt authentic and deeply moving. It was everything we hoped for and more. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautifully the ceremony was orchestrated, and that is entirely thanks to Bethel. She was the perfect reflection of our values and played such a meaningful role in making our day unforgettable. If you want an officiant who is thoughtful, organized, compassionate, and truly invested in your story, Bethel is the one. We are so grateful to her for making our wedding ceremony truly extraordinary. read more

There are not enough effusive words in the world to describe how wonderful Bethel is! I am lucky enough to know Bethel from my previous career as a Wedding Planner and to be able to call her my friend. And when my partner proposed, I knew that Bethel was our only option for an officiant. During our engagement, Bethel checked in on us, asked us to work on assignments, and reminded us what the wedding was all about our marriage. Bethel understood our need for humor and ensured we did not have any words that reflected god or church, as we are staunch atheists. We know we are not for everyone, and we love that about one another, and she emphasized that for us. She has fantastic insight and can genuinely see how much love a couple has for one another but also how that love affects others around them. Our ceremony was a perfect marriage (no pun intended) of what we said in our assignments about each other, our love for one another, and beautiful words from Bethel. She absolutely killed it. It was the best way to start our marriage and continue our lives together. If Bethel is available for your wedding date, book her. She is an amazing human and an epic officiant! read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Bethel. She was recommended to me by my venue, the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and we are so happy we hired her. I did not want the boring, corny or traditional ceremony that I have sat through at other weddings. The ceremony that Bethel created was perfect and everything we could have asked for. I loved all the options she gave us to help create the type of ceremony we wanted, but then used our homework to make it extra special. Everyone at my wedding absolutely loved her and was very moved by the ceremony. I received several compliments about her work. When I asked my husband the next day what his favorite part of the wedding was, he said "the ceremony". Bethel was easy to work with and made the process simple. I would absolutely recommend her to any couple that wants a custom, meaningful and memorable ceremony. Thank you so much Bethel! read more

We all know weddings are stressful, even with coordinators and the bridal party but in walks this bright eyed, smiling, peaceful woman and instantly I feel a sense of relief- and guys I'm not even the bride! Bethel is an angle disguised as an officiant. Prior to the ceremony things were in disarray and Bethel literally stepped in to help coordinate, above and beyond her duties. She also gave us (the bridal party) one of the most crucial tips- don't lock your knees. Prior to the ceremony I knew the love story of my best friend and her fiancé but Bethels words gave such a visual to bond that the bride and groom had. I was balling. It was so touching and so personal. I was in another wedding only a couple weeks later and oh my gosh ! What a difference and not in a good way. I get it, to each their own but this priest, one didn't even pronounce the last name correctly and 2 even kicked the brides veil from off his foot. I couldn't even believe the difference not even just from unparalleled originality but differences in professionalism. I was single at the time but I told the bride, when I do get engaged, Bethel is a non negotiable. About 3 years later I was engaged and we interviewed with Bethel and she was officially our officiant. I never really thought about what it took for bethel to create such beautiful ceremonies but I learned through our homework how she was really able to embody both partners. She did such an amazing job with our wedding I've referred to all who will listen and now I've been to 3 bethel ceremonies. Ceremonies can be cookie cutter but they can also be something you and your guests never forget. Let your guests not only see your love but feel it too. read more

If you want to have the most energetic, caring, thoughtful, chill, awesome officiant, then look no further and hire Bethel right now! When I first came across Bethel's website I knew she was the one I wanted to marry us. She just seemed so "chill" (for lack of better words), spunky, fun, and a complete joy (check out her bio on her site, I am sure you will agree!) On our initial phone call where we were feeling out if she was the right officiant for us, she was also feeling out if we were the right couple to work with her. I think it is super cool she did this as it ensures she is working with people she really believes in and enjoys. We loved that! We had zero clues about what went into a ceremony. From day one Bethel guided us throughout the entire process and made the whole process fun, exciting, and seamless. She provided us with so many resources to ensure we knew all about what could go into our ceremony. Once we selected everything she liked, did some questions about us as a couple (they are actually pretty fun), she wrote the ceremony. One thing I appreciated is that nothing in the ceremony felt like a cookie-cutter script. Everything was so unique to us as a couple; she even weaves in pieces of your personal questions about your relationship throughout the ceremony but in such an eloquent and special way (and a total surprise as you don't get to see that part ahead of time) that it made both of us cry tears of happiness. After the ceremony, she also made sure we introduced each other as husband & wife which I never would have thought about but it was so special. Even after the wedding, Bethel is still here guiding us through the next step - finalizing the marriage license. She has taken care of every single detail so that we can just sit back and relax. She even mailed us love letters we wrote to each other before the wedding and will continue to do that every year on our anniversary. You can tell Bethel cares immensely about the couples she works with. I mean, just look at her face as I walked down the aisle and as she was marrying us! You can tell how genuine her joy is by her smile. Extra bonus, she provides tissues for you when needed :). We are so, so incredibly thankful for her! read more

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We hired and worked with Ceremonies by Bethel for our San Diego wedding. We must say that we are glad we did. Bethel has been professional, personable, endearing, supportive, and warm hearted since the beginning. She dedicates effort and thoughtfulness in her craft in making ceremonies that much more memorable and special. She talked us through the timeline of the ceremony and we appreciated her input on how receptions typically play out the day of. I had a panic attack from misplacing our dog leash that had our wedding rings a moment before the ceremony. Bethel calmly talked me down and offered me a Halls candy to help redirect my attention. She was loving and sweet to us throughout the ceremony when there were times I felt like I wanted to run and hide. She reminded me of all the hard work we put into our special moment and wedding day and we were just going to share that with our loved ones. That was all. She made our wedding day special and memorable. I would highly recommend Ceremonies by Bethel to anyone looking for the perfect officiant to celebrate them. You will not be disappointed. read more

Bethel was absolutely amazing!! The work she put in to learning about us, and the ceremony we wanted was outstanding. She made the ceremony so special. We had many guests compliment us on how beautiful the ceremony was, and how great she was. We are so happy to have met her and had her be part of our special day. Thank you Bethel!! read more

We eloped just the 2 of us (plus Bethel and photographers) and we are SO glad we did! Bethel made the ceremony so sweet and intimate and worked really hard to make it feel like who we are as a couple. The homework she gave us really helped us think about our vows and wedding in a new way and I don't think the experience could have been the same without her. I truly can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Bethel you are INCREDIBLE at what you do!!! You made our guest feel LOVE!!! We absolutely love you and can't stop hearing about how amazing you did! We can't thank you enough!!!!! IF YOU DONT BOOK BETHEL YOU ARE CRAZY!!! SHE IS AMAZING THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH read more

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Bethel deserves every single 5 star review that she has, and she has a lot of them! My WIFE and I got introduced to Bethel through our wedding planner Amy from First Comes Love. From our first meeting with Bethel we knew that she would be the perfect officiant to represent who we are as a couple. Bethel was able to capture all of the emotions and stories from the ten years that we have been dating! She has a real way of getting to know her couples. She introduces various homework assignments a few months before the wedding. These assignments were not only a way for her to get to know us better but also a way for my wife and I to express our feelings towards each other. When we returned home after the honeymoon we checked the mailbox. To our delight we found a large envelope from Bethel. In that envelope was the ceremony printed on nice piece paper for us to always revisit. It was the small details that really made us appreciate her hard work. We look forward to hearing from Bethel on all our anniversaries and we cannot wait til our 5th when we can open up our wine box and share our love letters over a nice glass of wine! Thank you Bethel! read more

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Where do I even start?! First off Bethel is amazing and has such a kind heart and uplifting personality when you first meet her. She truly cares for her couples and makes it a point to capture your special day in a way that portrays you as a couple , and not a traditional stuffy ceremony. We had so many people comment on how fun and vibrant her ceremony was. If you are looking for the best, look no further because Bethel will put in her best effort, and you will be amazed at how personal and beautiful your ceremony turns out. Thank you Bethel! We appreciate you. read more

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If you are looking for an officiant, look no further. My husband and I knew that we didn't want our ceremony to be an after thought. We wanted it to be the highlight of our wedding--meaningful and representative of who we are as a couple rather than leaving guests so bored they were counting the seconds till the open bar started. With Bethel as our officiant, that mission was accomplished. Bethel was with us every step of the way making sure our ceremony was personalized to us, beyond just inserting our names into the appropriate places. Over the course of the wedding planning, Bethel made sure to communicate regularly, assigning homework that helped us to clarify what marriage meant to us as individuals and as partners. I won't give away all her secrets, but her planning process shows that she really cares to learn about her couples so she can tell your story as beautifully as possible. She took the time to make sure she pronounced cultural words we wanted to include within the ceremony correctly. While we both wanted to write our vows from scratch, if you happened to need examples or were struggling with writer's block, she gives you a lot of material to work with. We received so many compliments from all of our guests saying it was the most beautiful ceremony they've been to, which is exactly what we were going for. Everyone was extremely present with us throughout the ceremony. It's a feeling we will never forget. Don't hesitate. Book Bethel for your big day! read more

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We met bethel during covid, so everything was via zoom. But she made us feel so comfortable from the start. She makes it organized but so fun and personal. She gives you tons of options and ideas. It really makes the ceremony feel 100% unique! She flexible with ideas, I know we changed our minds on things a few times. She was on time and holding a beautiful spot on the beach for us. When we finally met in person, I felt like we had known each other for years. Even after the big day, she's easy to get a hold of, sends your marriage certificate very quickly. We let her handle all the paperwork and it was a breeze. She's even answered questions for us weeks after the wedding. Bethel is worth every penny, she makes everything absolutely perfect. read more

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Having an officient that gets so involved with their couples is the HUGE difference between a happy occasion and a magical event! And that is EXACTLY what Bethel did for us! She asks questions, inspires deep and thoughtful responses and then sprinkles in her own touch to create a ceremony tailor made for her couples. And it does not stop at the wedding! As a bride who will be taking my husband's name - post-wedding, Bethel provided links to kits that will help navigate the labrynth of those facing the challenge of name change!! We are so happy and do very, deeply thankful that we chose Bethel - and you will be too!!!! read more

Where to even begin. Bethel was referred to us as the best of the best, and once we met with her, we understood why. We considered having a close friend marry us, but after speaking with Bethel and working with her, I am confident in saying: hiring someone who does this not only professionally, but with passion and joy, was the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. While the cost was something to consider at first, looking back, I would cut out or cut back on anything to make a budget for her to preside. To start, Bethel is kind. Genuinely, radiantly, kind. She is an excellent listener. She is creative, fun, and a joy to work with. Bethel provided the structure that we needed to actually pull this wedding off. She gave us deadlines. She got super creative with us to help make a meaningful ceremony that would give everyone in attendance a perception of what they needed. (Ex: We are not religious and didn't care to have any religion in our ceremony. On the contrary, we had a parent who flat out said they could not honor our commitment/marriage and wedding if it wasn't done by 'clergy' or in a church, but Bethel was so legit, we won them over on the beach. She created areas for them to say their prayers/blessings/wishes which didn't feel inauthentic to us. She made it meaningful and personal for everyone!) She gets to know you and your partner and your relationship. She has you do homework which forces you to think deeply into your marriage, your partner, and why you chose them. It was everything that we needed and truly made getting married that much more special. She also gives you tons of options for vows, fun ceremony add-ins/ideas. She walks you through the marriage license process, She does SO MUCH!!! Also- she's an efficient and fast communicator, which I so appreciate. She makes the whole process fun, celebratory, exciting, and meaningful. We both agree that she was the best decision that we made and if we ever renew our vows- Bethel, you'll be there!! Our advice is - if you're debating it, stop- immediately sign the paperwork. You will not regret working with this incredible professional! read more

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As a wedding florist and venue owner for 15 years, I have seen it ALL. So when I had to find vendors for my own wedding that met my very high standards, it was not an easy task. Bethel made it so easy! Bethel was the definition of professionalism. I could not have asked for a better officiant who worked hard to get to know my husband and I and give us a ceremony to remember! Hire Bethel, you won't regret it! read more

Well where to start.... I suppose the initial interview would be the best place. From Day one, Bethel made everything seamless and fun! Her experience really shined in all the detail she put into the questionnaires, homework assignments and swift responses. I can't quite say that we had an expectation, but had we, one thing is certain - she without a doubt would have exceeded it as she knocked it clear out of the park!!!! Our feelings alone solidified our selecting in her, but we had more than a handful of people express just how good she was from their perspective as well! We would highly recommend adding her to perspective list, as we are confidant in your subsequent choosing in her! Cheers to you on your wedding day! Mel & Chase read more

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Bethel was the perfect match for my wife and me. We were worried about finding an officiant for us, because my wife and I aren't religious and we didn't know how to go about doing a non-religious ceremony or if that was even possible. Bethel made it so easy and made all the legalities of getting married simple. She also helped us customize our ceremony to our liking, by offering suggestions and examples of what we can do. She was very warm, insightful, and talented. Bethel helped guide us to creating the perfect ceremony that a lot of our guests complimented on, most of them saying it was the most beautiful ceremony they've witnessed. She has a way of speaking that captivates you and takes you on a journey, and made our wedding truly magical. We cannot thank you enough, Bethel! read more

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Bethel was our officiant for our January 13 wedding at the San Diego Safari Park. We absolutely LOVED working with her, she is the BEST. If anyone is getting married in the San Diego area, I highly recommend booking with her as soon as possible. She made our ceremony magical and we couldn't imagine having anyone else be our officiant, the wedding just wouldn't have been the same. First we met her over zoom and immediately knew she was the perfect officiant for us. She had us each fill out questions without the other person seeing what we wrote and had us send them to us individually. We also met and talked about what we wanted in our ceremony, and she sent us tons of ideas. This helped us so much with figuring out what to do in our ceremony and even what kind of vows we wanted to do for the ceremony. We are so blessed that we were able to have Bethel marry us on the most special day of our lives, and we truly believe we have found a wonderful friend through this. Bethel goes above and beyond for everyone and truly gets to know the couple and the relationship. We even were able to send her love letters to each other before the wedding, and she mailed them to us along with everything in the ceremony and our own "marriage certificate" where we selected our wedding party to sign. read more

We love Bethel! She is a amazing officiant, whom has went the extra mile to keep update the latest chance during covid and impact on my wedding ceremony. She is very experienced, she answered any questions quickly, plus give us suggestions on the latest trend and ideas that we never thought of. Having her on my outside on our August 8th wedding ceremony, downsized due to covid. She was flexible our request and wore mask and dress professionally to make our wedding day absolutely amazing! Thank you Bethel ! read more

My wife Karli and I loved absolutely everything about working with Bethel. Even after just meeting her at the initial consultation, we felt like she was an old friend. She's gifted at connecting with people this way. She has a wonderful process to get to know us as a couple & what our relationship is like. During our ceremony, there was not a dry eye in the house. Everything was meaningful, touching, and captured all the emotions that my wife and I feel for each other. Many people told us that it was the best wedding ceremony they had ever witnessed. Bethel also wonderful to communicate with, and advises on all the details surrounding the ceremony & marriage license (she even had resources for my name change). I would highly recommend Bethel as a wonderful officiant! read more

Our wedding ceremony was hands down, the best one we've ever attended - & we've been to a lot! Bethel was recommended to us by our wedding planner & she was simply amazing. She had an initial video call with us & just had this amazing positive energy that just drew us in. And she will give you all the tools you will ever need for anything ceremony related! We had plenty of styles, quotes, short readings, ceremony ideas, ring ceremony wording ideas, and vows to read though. We sifted through them all and chose what spoke to us & sent it back & she created the most beautiful ceremony for us! She even had the sweetest idea of drafting a love letter for each other (before the wedding) to read to one another on all our anniversaries in the years ahead (or birthdays or valentines days, etc. ). After our wedding, she sent us the actual cards we read our vows from on our wedding day! And she has all the information you'd ever need on obtaining your marriage license, name changes, and all the tips for everything in between. She really does love her job! She is so invested in her couples & is the ray of sunshine guiding you to the *most* important part of your wedding day. We've kept in touch with her & will continue to do so as the years pass by. She truly is a gem in this world of revolving door interactions & you will not be disappointed! read more

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Bethel was the perfect officiant for our big day! We found her via our venue and were lucky we did! She puts a lot of effort into crafting the perfect ceremony for couples, while also giving them a lot of autonomy on what is said/done during the ceremony. She walked us through every step of the process, including the marriage license, and took care of mailing the license back so we could relax post wedding. She made the ceremony special and gave us some words of wisdom post ceremony. She is awesome and would recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant! read more

Bethel did a wonderful job at our wedding at Balboa Park and was very professional. My significant other and I were both very busy at the time of planning our wedding and she made this part of the wedding process less stressful for us. She was able to make our wedding ceremony very personable by having us complete a variety of assignments asking us questions about each of us and our love story. She offers a variety of options to choose from regarding the wording that will be used at the wedding. She has wording options for both the religious, non-religious, spiritual, and in-between couples. She then creates notecards, so that you don't have to be stressed about what you are going to say on the day of. On our one year anniversary, she even sent us a thoughtful email. Overall, I highly recommend Bethel as an officiant for crafting the ceremony of your dreams! read more

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Bethel is truly an amazing gem of an officiant, person, and friend! You will no doubt want to become her friend as well once you hire her! As someone who works in the wedding industry I had the opportunity to see countless wedding ceremonies and so when I was married I knew without a shadow of a doubt that it had to be Bethel. Her process is so special. She truly gets to know her couples and crafts the most touching ceremonies that allow your guests really neat insights into your relationship. It feels so personal in the best way. And she injects just the right touch of humor into the ceremony. We had so many compliments on our ceremony afterwards. And one of my cousins who lives thousands of miles away and couldn't hire Bethel tried to find someone to do a ceremony just like ours because she loved it so much. Eight years later, I still have people remarking on how wonderful our ceremony was. Bethel is also an amazing person and humanitarian and it makes you glad to be giving your money to someone who cares so much. She's thoughtful, intentional, professional, punctual, and truly one of the best people I've ever met. read more

So not only is Bethel awesome, she emails us every year on our anniversary: like who does that? She has such a personal touch and has touched our lives not only during our ceremony but years later. She is great! read more

The definition of "professional" must include the word Bethel somewhere in it. By far, she is one of the most professional, down to earth, easy to work with vendors that I've ever had the pleasure to do business with personally and professionally. My husband and I were both extremely pleased to have her be a part of our wedding. If you want people to remember your wedding, it starts with Bethel. She set the mood for the entire evening and it didn't stop. She's top notch. The details? She's full of them. She helps you every step of the way. We wrote our own vows. She helped us craft our non-religious wedding however, you can definitely add religious pieces to it. She gave you more ideas than you knew what to do with but really you could go with anything she suggested. She was really involved and kept you on track to narrowing down how you really wanted your ceremony to go down that day. You definitely know what you are getting when you work with Bethel and it's comforting and worry-free. I have to admit, I was only looking to spend no more than $250/$300 however, after much research (I mean a lot of it) we decided to go first class all the way and hire the BEST. She is really the best. You will not be disappointed. Day of the wedding, she was prompt, dressed professionally, warm and greeted guests (my mom insisted to take a picture with her), and was ready to get the show on the road on time. After the ceremony, she was so sweet and made us stop and take a breath, enjoy the moment to look around. We needed that. We were so wrapped up in everything and she made us really appreciate the love around us. By the time we came back from our honeymoon, she filed paperwork, sent us our vows, marriage certificate and copies of what to do next. Extremely helpful. We both loved the process and her special attention. She even followed up with us. We are happy to have worked with her and to meet such an amazing human being. October 18, 2014 Wedding Oceanside, California read more

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I will start by saying that I cannot possibly describe how great bethel is. This is just an attempt. If you are looking for an officiant, hire her. Bethel made our wedding into an intimate, personal, funny and perfect day. Our ceremony was flawless, personal, made me giggle, and put my (now) husband at ease. From the moment we spoke to her, she made us feel as if we were her only couple, and that our wedding was the most important thing ever. Her "homework" was fun, and the love letters she had us write will forever be treasured possessions. I could go on for days, but many other people here on yelp already have. Suffice it to say, Bethel literally made our day. read more

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My husband and I met Bethel more than a year ago with plans to marry within a few months. I enlisted in the Navy and those plans changed and we had to postpone the ceremony two more times. Bethel was extremely understanding and flexible while our lives continued to change. Not to mention, we did all of our planning and communicating from out of state. She's very organized and great with communication, and makes sure she's always on the same page as her couples. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and always made sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. I'm SO so so happy we found Bethel, and I wouldn't have changed a single thing about our ceremony. She made our ceremony very personal and all about us, and she even gave us "homework" about our relationship that she included. It was a nice touch, and had the guests laughing :) Bethel is the only real choice for a beautiful wedding. I couldn't be happier with the outcome of our ceremony. Thank you again, Bethel!!!! read more

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We were looking for someone who could not only officiate our elopement, but help us plan the ceremony, and most importantly be as genuine and present as a lifelong friend. Bethel was exactly that. From our first phone call with her, we knew she was the right person. When we told her what we were looking for, we felt she asked the right questions and she immediately started putting things in motion towards making our ceremony perfect. Bethel offered sample readings, traditions, and vows based on our distinctive relationship and discussions of what we wanted. She genuinely listened to our stories about how we met, what we find special about each other, and why each of us think we're the luckiest guy on the planet. She took that information, along with our wording selections, and crafted the perfect ceremony tailored just for us, infused with elements of our unique love. During the ceremony, she put her heart and soul into the reading, truly feeding on our bond for each other. Bethel took the time to get to know us, and that came out in her delivery. To all who were there, it seemed like she had been a friend of ours since the beginning of our relationship. After the ceremony, she took care of all the paperwork and we were free to take pictures and be with our friends and family. The whole event was perfection and in big part because of Bethel. We cannot recommend her enough to any couple who wants a caring, knowledgeable officiant who will be completely devoted to your unique ceremony both before and during the event. read more

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It has taken me a month to write this review simply because it's almost impossible to put into words how phenomenal Bethel is. She truly made our ceremony PERFECT. It was 100% us, and I am so thankful for her. There's really not enough I can say about the magic that is Bethel. If you want a personalized ceremony, one that feels entirely curated around you and your partner's story, look no further. She will create a seamless ceremony weaving non-traditional, personalized elements with any "traditional" ones or traditions/readings that hold value to your family and make your wedding yours. The #1 comment on our wedding we have received from guests - by a long shot- is how uniquely personal the ceremony was. Many assumed we'd known Bethel for years - and to be honest, she will make you feel as comfortable as if you have. We are a 2020 wedding which shifted into 2021, and while we originally had not been able to get Bethel, she became available when we rescheduled. Bethel meets with her potential clients first to be sure it's a harmonious match and she understands your ceremony vision. From the very first zoom, my fiancé and I finally breathed a sigh of relief. Bethel understood us and what we wanted, and was the first officiant who had. She understood we wanted a personal, non-denominational ceremony, but had countless ideas on how to bring in some traditions, prayers, and emphasis on what was important to our families. Bethel gives "homework assignments" that allow her to get to know each partner in a very approachable way. We both have crazy schedules, and Bethel paces out the couple of assignments giving you PLENTY of time and making it super easy- and she's more than responsive and approachable when you need help. The outcome, the way she seams all your feedback together into a ceremony, is pure magic. She achieved exactly what we wanted- a non-denominational ceremony that felt every bit as sentimental and meaningful as a traditional religious ceremony, but felt 100% authentic to "us". The personal touches and some of the elements she helped us weave in were so meaningful to our families and friends, and completely unforgettable. On the day of, it was so apparent she was there for us, to support us, and give us the most special day possible - not to just get up and say a few words. Some of the tips she gave us or advice for the day of were GOLD and much different than those your coordinator would give you. She also made sure we stopped to cherish the moment a few key times I will be forever grateful for. I felt like she was sharing in every bit of happiness and joy, and was so very there for us. Do I need to say more?! BOOK BETHEL NOW!! :) read more

Bethel was our wedding officiant at Mt. Woodson Castle this past Spring. She's absolutely incredible, and is able to capture every single guest's attention for the entire duration of the ceremony, which is tricky to do! She had everyone engaged and learning new things from those beautiful moments we'll remember forever. We loved that Bethel focuses on the couple, and what makes them unique. We had guests coming up to us throughout the entire reception saying how much they loved Bethel, and her knowledge of us as a couple. We worked with her during the planning process to create a ceremony that felt like us. We would have been lost without Bethel and her incredible planning skills! Our family has individuals of all religions, beliefs, and backgrounds, but it was extremely special to us that they were able to all embrace and truly love what we had put together for our wedding ceremony. I think it opened all of their eyes to see how beautiful a ceremony can be if it's based upon the love you have for one another. You will be SO happy if you decide to go with Bethel for your upcoming ceremony! She made our wedding day, and we'll cherish those memories for years to come. read more

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What a gem!! My new husband and I were on a mission to have a non-religious ceremony, and we stumbled upon Bethel - there's a reason she is a favorite of the local venues and planners! Incredibly personalized touches, from our very first communication to the final ceremony, and she has a wealth of knowledge about both modern/uncommon ceremony traditions and the legal processes, where we needed help. Our guests were blown away by her poise, smooth and concise flow of the service, and the beautiful readings she helped us choose. read more

Bethel was the perfect officiant for our special day! She thought of things that I never knew I wanted to have, but now that she captured all of that for our wedding - I can't imagine having it any other way! From the thoughtful and thorough homework assignments, her checking in on us throughout the planning process to see if we needed more support, and her unique list of options for a unifying ceremony (we did a chocolate tasting during our ceremony!) - she helped to create such a personal and unique wedding ceremony for not only us, but also for our family and friends to experience! She really puts her couples first and crafted such a great wedding ceremony around us. We got so many compliments from our guests about Bethel's work, her amazing words, and the beautiful ceremony she gave us. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to marry us and to have as part of our wedding day! (PS - she books up fast, and for good reason! so be sure to contact her as soon as you find her, for your best chance at getting her booked for your date!!) ...and don't worry we got the classic Bethel selfie too, so she's captured in our day of memories forever! Thank you Bethel!! Love, Lauren and Doug read more

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Bethel was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding! My husband and I were a bit stuck trying to sort out how we wanted the ceremony to go. Bethel swooped in with recommendations and ideas, as well as wonderful homework assignments that helped us to remember exactly why we were so excited for our wedding. The day of went so smoothly with Bethel providing clear and helpful direction. She really thinks of everything and makes the ceremony so personal and meaningful! read more