Father Jerry did great job for our ceremony, from planning it start to finish. He is really a great person and fun to talk to! Father Jerry married us at Zachari Dunes in September. I would recommend using him if you need a wedding officiant, he meets with you to help create the best ceremony from your beliefs and helps craft truly unforgettable experience! He is very professional and experienced, and well spoken! read more

Father Jerry was one of the main components on why our mini wedding went so well. He is professional, funny, caring, and just a pleasure to be around. Our communication during the preparations and to add the pressures of covid were exceptional. He would always email or text back in a timely manner. Upon meeting him in person we felt so at ease and so blessed that our paths met. Originally he was over our budget but our gut told us we wanted him to marry us and when we met him we knew he had to be our minister. Father Jerry married us on 11/14/2020 in our backyard home. Our families both loved him and were very pleased with how our wedding ceremony went. Father Jerry accommodated our families different faiths and religious views with respect and confidence. Thank you Father for everything. Aileen R & Diego R. read more

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I am so happy we found Father Bellamy! He gave me the wedding I dreamed of in the most beautiful church and kept our nerves at bay! Such an amazing guy with great stories, suggestions, a great sense of humor, and just a warm soul. read more

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Father Jerry is unlike any other boring officiant/priest out there. I was raised Catholic, and I wanted a special ceremony infused with some traditional elements to please my Latino family. Father Jerry is a retired Catholic priest, but unlike any other priest I've met. He is refreshingly forward-thinking. He is charming and witty and funny, and his words are like poetry. He made our dreams come true with a traditional yet entertaining, fun, and modern ceremony that was FAR from boring. Father Jerry met with us a few months before the wedding, and we mapped out exactly what we wanted: any readings, special surprises, quotes, jokes, and anything else we wanted to incorporate. He tailored the ceremony specifically to us. About 2 weeks till the wedding, it took us a few days get in touch with him via email/text but he did respond and made time for a phone call with us to go over the ceremony outline we had made several months before. We talked about the final touches, and we were all set. The only setback I had with him was that on the day of the wedding, he ran a late for the ceremony, so we had to move around our schedule a bit. Our guests were waiting longer than we had anticipated, but we made it work, and the ceremony went along beautifully. He cracked his jokes, spoke poetically about God and love, read some letters we had written to each other, and even said a few things in Spanish (per my request). All in all, it was a wonderful experience and I truly couldn't have imagined a more perfect fit. After the ceremony, my entire family and many friends said they were thrilled with the officiant. He stuck around a bit and my family got to talk to him afterwards as well. They said the ceremony was refreshingly modern yet had elements of Catholic tradition. My parents and grandmothers could not have been happier about it. Your ceremony sets the tone for the rest of the wedding. At almost every wedding I've been to, the ceremony is the most boring part... something you just "want to get over with." This simply will not happen with Father Jerry. If you want a ceremony tailored to you and your partner's love, and want it to be traditional but funny, modern, and memorable, Father Jerry is for you. read more

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Father Jerry married my husband and I a week ago in Santa Barbara at the courthouse and the whole experience was 10/10 wonderful. Our first 2 hour sit down was super casual and we laughed a lot, which let us know we made the right choice! His ceremony plan was helpful in thinking through how the pieces fit together and his suggestions were great for two people who had never done this before :) We loved our actual wedding ceremony - it was our favorite part of the whole day! Father Jerry's attitude and character made everything run smoothly and our guests LOVED him, like they are still commenting on how great he was. read more

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My husband and I finally had our post-COVID wedding ceremony on 7/10/22 and we were lucky enough to have Father Bellamy officiate. My husband was raised Catholic while I was raised Lutheran. Father Bellamy was able to perform a bilingual ceremony that respectful of both of our religious backgrounds and pleased both our families (which is no small feat)! Most importantly, Father Bellamy made it so that my husband and I could enjoy the ceremony while it was happening. In the flurry that is a wedding, I don't remember everything from that day but, thanks to Father Bellamy, I do remember the wonderful time at the alter with my now-husband. Father Bellamy is incredibly professional, kind, and funny. I highly recommend him! read more

We are so grateful we found Father Jerry! From the first time I spoke with him I was comfortable and excited for him to officiate our wedding this past fall (09/2019). He made everything very easy for us and our ceremony was beyond perfect. The ceremony was in english and spanish and my family really appreciated that! Thank you father for being a huge part of our wedding and providing high quality service! We highly recommend Father Jerry Bellamy :) read more

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Father Jerry was the #1 highlight guests keep commenting on about our wedding. He genuinely went beyond our hopes and expectations to give us the wedding ceremony of our dreams. Our guests were ambushed in the best way possible. As Father Jerry told us, they arrived with the expectation most of us have for a standard ceremony, then Father Jerry had them laughing, listening intently, and connecting with us in such a loving and memorable way. One friend said she needs him in her life every day. Another friend who openly doesn't have any sort of faith or religion said Father Jerry's words spoke to her, and she was in happy shock. A recently engaged couple that attended our wedding asked us for his contact information, saying they want him to officiate their wedding next year. We certainly hope they invite us, especially so we can see Father Jerry in action...from the guest perspective this time :-) Father Jerry's process is seamless. We went along with everything he suggested, even the ideas we were uncertain about, and we are beyond happy with the results. He even pulled some last minute changes, and again, it all worked our perfectly. We highly recommend him to any couple getting married! read more

We had a fantastic time working with Father Bellemy. His guidance is what made our ceremony so special. He was very open to customizing the ceremony to us, while still keeping it traditional. Our ceremony was incredibly heartfelt, so many guests complimented us on the ceremony and many stated they were brought to tears. We were so happy to have found Father Jerry! He will also make you feel so comfortable, loved, and bring a smile (or laugh) to your face, We HIGHLY recommend! read more

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The "theme" of our wedding, if there was a theme at all, was "Home." My now husband and I started our family at a very young age and it was with the help of our family and friends that we've been able to get to where we are today. We wanted our wedding to represent our journey as a family, and to honor everyone who had helped us along the way. So it seemed natural to ask a member of our family to officiate our wedding, however, after my father-in-law slyly voiced his concerns about the legitimacy of our wedding in the eyes of God, we thought it best to at least try to put together a ceremony that was Catholic enough to give him peace of mind, but still comfortable enough for us so that we didn't feel like we would burst in to flames before our first kiss as husband and wife. We had already booked our outdoor ceremony location, so with less than 6 months before our wedding, we took on the task of finding someone who could perform a Catholic ceremony that would leave everyone happy. We were afraid that we would have to sacrifice the type of ceremony we always wanted- one that would make everyone feel included and at home. So I researched. I Yelped. I read wedding forums. And then I found Father Jerry. I could not believe how many positive reviews he had! It seemed almost impossible that so many couples, from all walks of life, would be equally satisfied. Just take a look for yourself, pretty hard to believe, no? I emailed him and soon after he gave me a call. It turns out he had worked in our neighborhood, at my childhood church (2 hours away from Santa Barbara) for years! (What were the odds!). It is true what others have said, he is a remarkable story teller and is so engaging! After signing the contract we set up a meeting at a beautiful hotel in Santa Barbara. We didn't know what to expect, but he told us we could sit back, relax, and leave it to him. Now, I'm quite the control freak. This was why my wedding was nearly entirely DIY. Everything from my ring, to my dress, to my flower vases and place mats-- I had a hand in designing/making every aspect of it. But now the most important part of our wedding, the ceremony itself, was going to be left in the hands of a stranger? It's obvious that Father Jerry has perfected his ceremony planning method. There were no "cookie-cutter" plans to chose from. Father Jerry presented ideas, and even inspired us to come up with our own. The ease of it was surprising and much appreciated. By the time we were done, I didn't have a single question about who was supposed to be doing what and when. Everything was in order, he even drew out the ceremony layout so we were all literally on the same page. It was seamless, and it lifted a huge weight off of our shoulders. A few days later Father Jerry emailed us the entire ceremony plan that we had gone over. We replied to him with a few slight changes (we changed a song and shuffled a few people around), and then I wrote to him about a surprise I wanted to include based on a favorite book quote of mine. I'm not going to lie. Minutes before walking down the aisle, I panicked. Not because I wasn't ready to be married (heck, I'd waited 10 years for it!) but because I was afraid I would forget what I was supposed to do. From where I was hiding I could see Father Jerry announce for everyone to stand, and then my music began. I want to say the rest was a blur, but it wasn't. I remember my sisters helping me walk to my father and my son, who then guided me down the aisle. I remember locking eyes with my husband who was waiting for me at the end. I remember Father Jerry kindly whispering instructions to my parents and my husband, all the while smiling and putting everyone at ease. The ceremony itself was truly unlike any ceremony I've ever attended. It was engaging. It was funny. It was just enough Catholic for my father-in-law, and it felt as if it was being officiated by a family friend who had known us all our lives. He had us laughing the whole time and even amidst the whirlwind of planning a DIY wedding, I felt a sense of peace and happiness that I've never felt before. And then he surprised me by integrating the quote I had sent him right into our ceremony. It was PERFECT! Our guests still tell us that they felt included in what ended up being the most beautiful, intimate ceremony we could have ever imagined. To have Father Jerry officiate our ceremony was one of the greatest gifts of our wedding. He was everything we could have ever, EVER asked for. He set the tone for one of the most important days in our lives, and now he will forever have his place as a "little frayed string" knitted into our "rebozo." read more

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Every couple has an ideal expectation when I comes to their perfect wedding. We did not have a wedding planner to coordinate the ceremony but Father Jerry made our whole experience so easygoing & fun. Very thankful for all that he did to help prepare us. We loved his sense of humor & his passion for uniting couples. He engaged all of our guests & made our day VERY special. read more

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Do not hesitate on booking Fr Jerry if he is available because this amazing man is in demand! Fr Jerry was not available for our original wedding date but once we changed it we made sure to reach out to him again and luckily for us he was available. We had already booked another officiant but we decided to forego our deposit because that's how much we wanted Fr Jerry to marry us! A few months before the wedding we met with him for a few hours to go over the ceremony and so he could learn a little about us. He made great suggestions since he has so much experience but was also very open to wedding traditions that we valued. He was also always available by phone or email. Once the big day arrived, he delivered a warm, funny, and beautiful ceremony. His words were thoughtful, intentional and loving. Many guests asked if we had known him for a long time. We requested and loved that he made it as Catholic as possible, given that it was an outdoor wedding. We're so happy and fortunate that Fr Jerry was such an important part of our big day. read more

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My husband and I are both engineers and researchers, so you can trust that we did our homework when it came to finding the right minister for our wedding day. From the moment we chatted with Father Jerry on the phone we knew, without a doubt, that he was going to be the perfect guide through our ceremony. His combination of sincerity and flexibility made planning the ceremony effortless (and even FUN-he let my husband read his vows from an iPad)! His humor and wit made any nerves me, my husband, or parents had just roll off our shoulders. We often think of our wedding day and Father Jerry was a huge part of now one of the best days of our lives. Thank you Father Jerry!!!!! read more

I am so glad we picked Father Jerry to be our officiant. We planned our wedding in San Luis Obispo while living in Portland, OR, but it was easy to communicate with Father Jerry over phone and email. After we had our phone call with him to plan the ceremony out, we definitely knew we had made the right choice. Everything that we thought would be so hard (choosing our vows, readings, etc.) ended up being painless and easy. He was encouraging and had great suggestions, and simplified the whole planning process for us. I could recommend Father Jerry to anyone just for that alone! But of course, he was also an amazing officiant. We had our wedding at the Madonna Inn and I don't think I could have dreamed up a more beautiful ceremony. It was traditional and personal, silly and emotional, and just perfect. So many people commented at our reception on how great Father Jerry was. One of the things I love the most was that he made us pause during the ceremony and turn to face our guests, just so we could take a moment to look at all of our friends and family who were there under one roof. I am so glad he did, because although much of that day was a blur, we will have that one beautiful memory forever. If you need an officiant, reach out to Father Jerry! He is simply the best. read more

The best officiant you'll ever get. Been to many weddings and he's still the best. I've waited exactly 3 years to the date of when I got married to say there's no one better. I still get compliments for finding him. Thank you for making our day so fun, personal and catered to our personalities. Father Bellamy is very intuitive and picks us in a very short time the nature of a couple and like a five star chef will cook up the perfect ceremony for you! read more

We got married a couple of weeks ago and father Jerry was our officiant. What can we say? Simply AMAZING. He was exactly what we wanted and more. He came all the way to San Diego and we had our dream ceremony because of him. Our guests loved him and can't stop talking about him. He is super fun! Also, speaks Spanish which is a plus. Thanks father Jerry! read more

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We were searching everywhere for our wedding officiant, and found Father Jerry on Yelp. Someone referred to him as "The Lebron James of Weddings". After interviewing a couple officiants, we narrowed it down to our final two. We then asked the mother of the bride, do you think we should go with Father Jerry or the other officiant? The mother of the bride (I swear) said, "If it's late in the fourth quarter, who do you want in the game? Lebron James or X?" We immediately agreed with Lebron and asked Father Jerry to be our officiant. And boy did he deliver! He must have scored a hundred points during our ceremony. Everyone complimented him, especially our families, and he made everyone laugh multiple times. He catered to our style by providing the perfect balance of a casual ceremony with some religion mixed throughout. We cannot recommend Lebron (I mean Father Jerry) more highly!!! read more

I wrote this on Wedding Wire and have copied and pasted it here...I believe strongly in this mans ability to make your day perfect! READ THIS FIRST!!!... I've only been married once, so it would be unfair to say that he's the best officiant I've ever worked with, but he is by far one of the most sincere, honest, hard working, laugh inducing, professional human beings I've ever met. He captures your guests and takes them on a journey which frees your mind to envelope yourself with your partner and have the perfect ceremony. We received endless compliments from our guests about Father Jerry. People told me that they would go to church more often if he was there. He has the "it" factor that is so hard to find. Most weddings I go to have boring ceremonies, they lack personality or the ability to make us forget that we are hot, that the sun is in our eyes, or that our chairs are uncomfortable etc. Father Jerry makes everyone forget everything except the journey that they are on. He breaks all their preoccupation's and somehow simultaneously brings the bride and groom to a level of comfort that only an anesthesiologist could accomplish. He will sit with you and work out your perfect ceremony and then he will deliver without deviation. Our info... We live in Sherman Oaks and we got married in Piru California. I am Catholic and my wife is non denominational. He was able to weave a perfect ceremony that made me, my wife, my family and hers very comfortable and happy. The bottom line is he WILL add a valuable layer to your wedding of joy, laughter, and love that you will never forget. You may contact me with any questions about Father Jerry, we will be honest and happy to talk to you. Congratulations and good luck in your search. Joey read more

My husband & I got married a few months ago in March of 2017 in Santa Barbara. While trying to find someone to marry us, we came across Father Jerry Bellamy. Since my husband and I don't live near Santa Barbara, Father Jerry was awesome and had a few phone conversations with us, and we decided to go with him! We were so happy we did, because Father Jerry went above and beyond for us, and he was SO funny. He came for our rehearsal dinner the night before and ran through everything with us. The day of the wedding went perfectly, and our friends and family were laughing so much during the ceremony because of how funny he was. My husband and I were both nervous because we don't like having all eyes on us, and he really helped calm our nerves, and made the ceremony run so perfectly. Thank you!!! read more

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We were so thrilled to have Father Jerry Bellamy officiate our wedding! We really enjoyed working with him and he helped to make our interfaith wedding ceremony unique and personal. Our guests really enjoyed our ceremony and made a point to tell us how unique and warm it was. We are so pleased with how our wedding ceremony turned out!   My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic, so we were clueless about how to incorporate both faiths into our wedding ceremony. In fact, the ceremony seemed like one of the biggest challenges when we first began planning our destination wedding. Luckily, we were able to book Father Jerry to co-officiate our ceremony with Rabbi Barry Tuchman. They took a lot of the stress out of planning the interfaith ceremony and were integral to helping us design a ceremony that incorporated our faiths. From the beginning, Father Jerry was very helpful in guiding us through the process. He spent a lot of time talking with us during our first phone call and then met with us in person to create a detailed plan for our wedding ceremony. Father Jerry has a lot of experience officiating weddings and gave us a lot of helpful advice regarding which aspects of the Catholic mass would blend well with the Jewish traditions. He also worked closely with Rabbi Barry to incorporate the Catholic and Jewish traditions and it's clear that they have experience co-officiating weddings together. Father Jerry worked very well with Rabbi Barry and the two have a great chemistry together. They are both very open-minded about interfaith ceremonies and are very knowledgeable about blending faiths to create a cohesive ceremony. For the ceremony, the two stood side-by-side and incorporated their respective parts of seamlessly. Father Jerry and Rabbi Barry also both have a great sense of humor and did a great job of making our guests feel comfortable. Our ceremony was fantastic and we really enjoyed working with Father Jerry! read more

Father Bellamy spoke superbly at our wedding! With just the right touches of tradition, romance, Spanglish (per request), religion and humor, our ceremony could not have been any better. As soon as I spoke to him, I knew that's who I wanted to marry us. He has a gracious and outgoing personality and is well-spoken. He was willing to drive to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara. I am so glad we came across Father Bellamy on Yelp and I highly recommend him. It would be an honor to get to work with him again (not that I plan on getting married again, but who does? Lol) Thanks Father Bellamy!!! read more

I cannot recommend Father Bellamy enough. My wife and I both have similar, but different, faith backgrounds. Father Jerry met with us for about two hours and planned out every detail of the ceremony. He worked in something for everyone- and seamlessly blended traditions from both faiths together. Everyone loved him. Especially us. read more

First of all Father Jerry is amazing!!!! I planned my wedding in a month. With that being said I was looking for an officiant to marry us since my husband didn't have his confirmation and also was too soon to do it through the Catholic Church. I searched on yelp found him gave him a call and I hoped he was available to marry us since I still wanted to keep my catholic religious practice such as the coins & co joining rope (araz&lazo) unfortunately I had an out door wedding so the unity candle was out of the question for a November wedding . I had done a over the phone consultation and he was so nice , understanding and very flexible with what I wanted on my special day . I really liked that !!! So ... The day of my wedding he arrived early :) so as I walked down the aisle I was so nervous but he said something funny to ease my nerves . :) I loved how he gave ceremony it was so personal and not boring ! He knows how to get your guest to laugh and enjoy the moment ! ( in the most respectful way) after the I do's I was so impressed and happy he was the one to marry us ! The whole night my family and friends kept telling us how much they loved the ceremony and how much the actually enjoyed it ! They loved father jerry !!! I'm so thankful for him and definitely recommend him !!! 10000000% I know one day for my vowel renewal I will give him a call! Thank you again father Jerry your amazing!!! read more

Father Bellamy is absolutely fantastic. We were looking for someone who could walk that narrow pathway between two people with different religious experiences. He was able to be traditional when it counted but without sticking to a script. He is a masterful story teller and he will make you laugh. He recounted all the movie and rock stars he's married. It seems so incongruent as he appears so 'proper,' however hisJerry Garcia tie gives you a glimpse of this amazingly joyful man. Our interactions were exceptionally smooth. He discussed our backgrounds, our interests and what we wanted about a month prior to our first chosen date. I mention this because we ended up having to switch due to some logistical snafus but Father Bellamy was patient and exceptionally accommodating. We had a teleconference the night before and he did so much to calm our nerves (especially my wife's!). He gave us so much food for thought on what we could do with our ceremony. The only thing I wish I may suggest is have the teleconference a week out so that we can implement some of his fantastic suggestions. One was to write and later read a letter to our spouse. Unfortunately the day before the wedding, my vocabulary was on par with Dr. Seuss. While, invariably, that would have been funny, I am not sure I would have liked to see my wife's face when reading a wedding letter that sounded like suspiciously like Fox in Sox. While normally I would not have thought about this, upon seeing the proofs from our photographer, one thing that is striking is how genuinely happy Father Bellamy was. He is very photogenic and his radiant smile and jubilant clapping really made our day. For those who, like us, prefer a mixture of playful with serious, we can assure you that Father Bellamy takes his role very serious. When he blessed our rings he was focused and even, dare I say, solemn. Not solemn in the somber way, but rather in the dignified and stately way. Between Father Bellamy and Silas, our photographer, they made our special day unforgettable. Lastly, he is a wealth of information and gave us invaluable suggestions on the location of our ceremony (we chose the beautiful courthouse). He also gave us the history of the area and even offered some wonderful restaurant suggestions. read more

Firstly, I am a terrible person for doing this so late but... Father Bellamy did an exceptional job marrying my wife and I in July of 2013. We were living in Sacramento at the time and trying to find someone who was bilingual, engaging, and comfortable marrying an interracial couple who's families have differing religious beliefs. Father Bellamy was very prompt returning our emails and we were able to set up a meeting with him on a trip to the area. Very honest, professional, and hilarious. He took our ideas and made them better. My wife and I were very pleased with the whole experience. On our big day, he delivered as planned with no surprises. Quite photogenic as well, and that's always a plus haha. I highly suggest you give him a call. You will not be disappointed. read more

Father Jerry Bellamy is the absolute best! From the moment we met him, we knew he was the one we had been searching for, as he was an incredible fit for our personalities. He is kind, funny, laid back and yet, a true professional. During our initial meeting, he walked us through the entire process, explaining every step of the way. He saw our vision and brought it to fruition on the day of our wedding. He was well prepared and executed his duties with ease. Many of our guests later explained how his personality made the experience feel more engaging than any other wedding they had ever attended. I highly recommend his services and know you will not regret choosing him! read more

Father Bellamy married my husband and I this last August with the most beautiful and perfect ceremony we could have asked for. He is a warm and caring individual who approaches his work with enthusiasm and genuine interest. Communicating with the Father was a breeze and he was receptive to our thoughts and flexible in making everything work. He was thorough and detail oriented, always on time, and completely prepared for the big day. He took the time to really get to know us and by the wedding day Father Bellamy had become intimately familiar with both of us, our stories and our personalities, making our ceremony memorable for everyone present. We whole-heartedly would recommend him to others looking for that special officiant. read more

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Father Jerry is a wonderful officiant. He was always available for any questions I had and he planned our ceremony so perfectly. He helped to make our ceremony unique and personal and suggested a cord and coin ceremony as a nod to my Filipino heritage. Our guests enjoyed the ceremony and we could not stop hearing about how much people loved it. I can't express the gratitude my husband and I have for Father Jerry for making our ceremony so fun and unforgettable. read more

My husband and I could not have asked for a better day for our wedding ceremony. Father Jerry made the experience of getting married, so calm and relaxing. Father Jerry really just knows how to view you as a couple, and see exactly what fits your needs, and makes sure that he gives you just that on the most important day in your life. He is not only a great officiant, but he is hysterical, keeps you and your guests laughing. I have met other officiants who really, just rush what you want and does things how they want. He sits down with you, and really makes sure he reviews everything to the best of your needs. He made it so calm for me walking down the aisle, even standing in front of friends and family, I thought I would be nervous and so did my husband, but this he really just makes you relaxed. If there was anyone I would recommend as an officiant for your wedding, or anything in your life it would be Father Jerry. He was recommended to me by someone he did a ceremony for, and I read his awesome reviews. Contact him and he will really make your day one to remember. Sharon & David read more

Father Jerry was very wonderful to work with. Extremely detailed and helpful in every way. He made our ceremony very special and all our guests commented on how wonderful he was - in the words of our guests he was "the perfect amount of funny, romantic, and spiritual". I am delighted to have found him and that I trusted in all the wonderful reviews. Thank you Father Jerry! read more

Fr. Jerry did an outstanding job of officiating at our wedding. We decided to go to Santa Barbara to elope because we had been there a couple of times, and loved how beautiful it was. However, after having gone to a wedding at our local courthouse in the San Francisco Bay Area, I noticed that the ceremony felt very rushed, and the bride and groom didn't seem to have the opportunity to personalize it. So I decided to hire an officiant. Fr. Jerry was everything we were looking for since we wanted someone who did elopements, spoke Spanish, and was familiar with Mexican/Catholic wedding customs. He also had a very pleasant personality and a great sense of humor. He gave us some very helpful suggestions that really made our ceremony special, such as getting married in the Rose Garden across from the Mission, bringing roses to dedicate to our families, and reading love letters we had written to each other. But he also listened to what we wanted and respected the choices we made. I really liked how open minded he was, and how he explained each part of the ceremony with such wisdom, from his words about the blessing to the wedding lasso and the exchange of silver coins (las arras). He made us laugh, but there were also times where we felt so much emotion and love, it was hard to hold back the tears. Fr. Jerry really made the ceremony everything I hoped it would be. I'd highly recommend him to other engaged couples. read more

Father Bellamy is the person to pick to officiate your wedding! He has lived and worked in the Santa Barbara area for over 40 years and is quite experienced with handling weddings of different faiths and cultures (our case). While I won't give away all of his trade secrets, ask him about having your wedding on the beach across from the Biltmore Hotel and then arranging lunch or dinner there for the reception. We did this and have some fantastic memories and family pictures as a keep sake. Moreover, Father Bellamy was responsive to our needs to expedite the processing of our wedding license with the county clerk's office (he had baptized -- literally -- at least one of them) so that we could obtain a certified copy before leaving town. With our wedding on a weekday, he was glad to submit our license the day of the wedding. This meant we could pick-up a certified copy the next day for a $12 expediting fee to Santa Barbara and avoid the costs and hassle of submitting a notarized application in the coming weeks. Thank you Father Jerry for a wonderful, memorable experience. read more

Father Jerry was exceptional!!!! My wedding was perfect and it was mainly because of all the experienced vendors. He made our ceremony very special, unique and all our guest were raving about how great he was. He does exactly what you want and he offers suggestions that fit you and make your ceremony unique. He really cares and is just such a passionate person who LOVES what he does! Thank you!! read more

We had our wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse and the speech during our ceremony consisted of beer and how it's okay for the groom to run away, he will drive the getaway car! And also how maybe some of our exes will come by and pick a fight. Not a very professional speech, I think he was trying to be funny? We asked for the ceremony to be centered around god and love and for it to be neutral since our families are of different religions. None of our family members were happy with the ceremony and we weren't either. However, he was very nice and did listen to our request of what exact spot we wanted to get married at. read more

My wife and I were recently married by Father Jerry in Santa Barbara, CA. Father Jerry was super helpful with giving us examples/options of how we could create and personalize our marriage ceremony. He was very well organized and presented a calm and warm presence on a day that had instances of chaos and excitement. The day of our wedding went prefect. My wife and I could not have asked for a better officiant and we very strongly recommend Father Jerry Bellamy. read more

Father Jerry Bellamy officiated my son's wedding this summer. It was important to the bride and groom that they could personalize their ceremony to make it both sacred and lighthearted, incorporating my son's Catholic upbringing while respecting the different beliefs of other family members and guests. Father Jerry had a 2 hour phone conference with the bride and groom a couple of months before the wedding just to get to know them and what they wanted for their wedding ceremony. The results were more than we could have hoped for. There was plenty of both laughing and crying all through the 30 minute wedding ceremony. Father Jerry set the perfect tone. Many of our guests commented on how it was the most beautiful wedding ceremony they had ever attended and asked where we had "found" our officiant. As parents, my husband and I felt the ceremony was the perfect way to bless our son's future marriage and celebrate the joining of families. We highly recommend Father Jerry for anyone looking for a beautiful, customized wedding ceremony. read more

Father Jerry is fantastic! He is someone who can make everyone comfortable and put you at ease during a time of high anxiety in your life: your wedding!:-) He is thoughtful, sincere, authentic, and genuine. He has mastered the ability to provide the right mix of humor and deep spiritual insight in the wedding ceremony. I couldn't imagine a better officiant for our ceremony! read more

Father Bellamy was a pleasure to work with. I live in Alabama, so the majority of my planning was dependent on phone and email conversations. Father Bellamy was easy to communicate with and made the planning process simple. My husband and I were specific about what we did/did not want in the ceremony, and Father Bellamy gave us his professional recommendations, yet allowed us to personalize our ceremony to what best fit us. He is very personable, has great ideas, and has a very professional appearance. He gave a beautiful ceremony message and we were very proud to have him officiate our wedding. read more

My partner and I were married by Father Bellamy on January 27, 2014. Having come from South Korea, my partner and I were extremely nervous about getting married in an unfamiliar place and not knowing anyone in the Santa Barbara area, but Father Jerry was extremely helpful. We based our decision to choose Father totally on online reviews and were extremely happy about our decision from the first email we received from him. We were also nervous about where to get married, where to have a small wedding reception of less than 10 people, and the general feeling towards public same-sex weddings in the Santa Barbara area. However, Father was extremely helpful about great places / venues / restaurants in the area, and he reassured us that the Santa Barbara area is an extremely open place towards same-sex couples. What I will remember most about Father Jerry is that he made us feel like we had many guests at the ceremony even though there were only 4 friends, the photographer (he recommended) and himself. As many previous reviews stated, he spent ample time getting to know us. Even though we sent many emails to Father, he never hesitated to write detailed information about any question we had. We were also able to arrange a time that we were able to call him even with the time distance between Korea and Santa Barbara. We would / will highly recommend Father to anyone hoping to get married in Southern California. Thank you Father! Jeremy and Minjae read more

Father Bellamy performed my husband's and my wedding ceremony eight years ago. He was absolutely wonderful to work with, and while not without hitches, our ceremony was beautiful. He's warm, caring and an absolute delight to work with, and I would recommend him without a moment's hesitation. read more