We had an amazing experience with Great Officiants! From the very beginning, the entire process was…read moresmooth, professional, and stress-free. On our wedding day, everything was handled with such warmth and professionalism. Right before the ceremony, the zipper on my dress popped, and I started to panic. The staff immediately stepped in to help by finding safety pins and providing us with a sewing kit so we could quickly fix the issue. Their quick thinking, kindness, and willingness to help turned what could have been a stressful moment into one that was completely under control. We truly felt supported every step of the way, and it made our special day even more unforgettable. If you're looking for an officiant who is reliable, caring, and dedicated to making your ceremony unique, I highly recommend Great Officiants. Thank you for helping make one of the most important days of our lives so special!

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!

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.

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.

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect elopement, and it's all thanks to Marie!…read more From start to finish, everything was flawless. As my husband and I drove back to our Airbnb after the ceremony, photos, and dinner, I kept saying, "This day was absolutely perfect. Everything went smoothly--great people, wonderful weather, a beautiful ceremony, and a stunning location." It truly exceeded all our expectations. Marie calmed my anxious, type-A mind and made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. She was the best choice we made for our elopement, and she ensured everything was exactly how we imagined. Her guidance and attention to detail made our day unforgettable!

Frank from Tie The Knot Ceremonies was great! We used his services to renew our vowels. It was a…read moregreat celebration for our 25 year anniversary! He is very professional, funny and organized. Thank you Frank for being an important part of our special day.

Frank made our wedding ceremony so special and memorable. He was so great to work with and we…read morereally appreciated how organized and thorough he was. We loved that he took the time to review our ceremony reading choices with us and helped us understand the full process. Our family loved Frank, as did we! He is so easy going and funny that we knew we were in good hands from the start. He arrived early and even coordinated with the musicians to make sure everything flowed. He really felt like another family member. Thank you Frank!

I liked our initial interview Andres was amazing. The girl who married us seemed a little unsure on…read morehow to do the service. We could barely hear her and she was rushing us to say the vowels she had us say. They were sweet and meaningful but it was rushed and important parts of a ceremony were missed and the ceremony was off. They are very professional but I think she needs more practice. We read a different sample of what to expect and it was off. I did like how they always call back and are available to talk too.

I had a small outdoor ceremony and everything went perfect. I had nothing but positive feedback…read morefrom my guest.

Me and my husband had a very short engagement. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find and…read moreconnect with someone to officiate our ceremony. Then I found Leroy on Yelp. I've never found anything on yelp before so I didn't know what to expect. We met up at Jamba Juice and chatted about our wedding style etc. I knew immediately that we had to have him lol. He was very punctual on our wedding date. He kept it light and fun, while maintaining the right amount of seriousness. He seems like the kind of guy that could easily fit into any type of wedding. I definately give him 5 stars. We loved him so much that we invited him to our reception lol

Leroy Saunders delivered flawlessly at our wedding…read more He was articulate, funny, thoughtful, faithful and provided exactly as he said he would. After a hiccup, I was fearful he wasn't going to make it to our wedding on time, but as promised, he arrived when planned and did such a fantastic job. Hearing his voice and having his presence next to us at the altar was refreshing during such an emotional moment. After all, we had met several times, had practiced at rehearsal and we loved his persona. He even ensured to wear a matching tie to our wedding colors. We received many compliments on the way he conducted the ceremony and we even referred a friend. My only complaint was that he was a tiny bit late at two of our prior meetings. Nevertheless, he made it right, did a great job, was professional and I highly recommend him.

Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a free attraction at Cal State University Fullerton. I'm not sure…read moreabout the weekdays, but my boyfriend and I came during the weekend and parking was free when we went to pay at the ticket stations. Yay! From the parking lot it was easy to follow the signs along to the garden. The garden had areas that represented Woodlands, Mediterranean, Dessert, and a Cultivated Collection. There were walking paths but I still recommend closed toed shoes since it's a bit sandy. They had many benches throughout for resting or handing out and admiring nature. We spent about an hour here, but to be fair I'm not that into nature. I GOT A BUG BITE and it swelled and was super itchy. Sigh. I think someone who super loved nature or wanted to take their time to hang out could take 2-3 admiring all the plant life. My FAVORITE moments here was when we came across wildlife. My favorite were the rabbit, turtle, and crane. It's beautiful. Great spot to get some steps in and absorb some sunlight.

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!