This is long overdue, almost a year, but I'm catching up on all the wonderful people who took part…read morein making our day memorable and for what was a beautifully intimate ceremony. I had delegated my now husband to find us an officiant and I gave him a few choices. After evaluating them together, we decided to have him contact Kristin and see what she would say. She mentioned that she usually liked to meet with the couple over zoom so we could get to know each other, have her know our story, and just get more comfortable with her. I loved how she has this huge document she shared with us about the different kinds of loves and prayers for people of all kind of religious backgrounds. I think the Zoom call was so important to get to know if we would like her and be comfortable with her since she would be our officiant. We immediately took to her and really liked her. She had a very calm and sweet demeanor about her and we got to know each other. I absolutely loved how she did yoga everyday and felt a connection with her. She organized everything for us, bringing us the papers to sign the day we got married, telling us what we needed to do, taking them when we were done and dropped it off for us. She was the absolute sweetest, communicated well, had recommendations for us and was a great resource since I had not done much research on what options we could do for our ceremony. Without her we wouldn't have known about Unity In Glass and decided to combine glass to represent our union. As a result we have something super memorable and beautiful from that day. I also never had to worry about this specific aspect of the day because she had it all handled. I highly recommend her and would suggest people to use Kristin's services with confidence!

We were recommended by our wedding venue coordinator as she had worked with Kristin many times…read morebefore. So glad we had her as our officiant! Our first meeting through zoom allowed us to connect and get to know her well. She is so thorough and very passionate about what she does. We spent almost 2 hours talking about our personal lives as well as sharing with her our love story! I appreciated that. The day of the ceremony, she arrived early to speak to us individually and to check on how we were doing and how we were feeling. She reminded us how to stay calm and present during the ceremony and to imagine our safe space between her and my soon to be husband and I .This helped a lot! She is so therapeutic, angelic and has a certain kind of aura that is so genuine and positive. If you are looking for someone to officiate your marital union- one of the most important days of your lives, please go with Kristin!

Bethel was truly one of the highlights of our entire wedding weekend, and we cannot imagine our…read moreceremony 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!!

All of our guess raved about how special and well-officiated our ceremony was - like nothing they…read morehad 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!

We had our wedding on February 1st at the wedding bowl and are so glad we used SoCalVows. From the…read morevery beginning of our planning stages they were on on top of all communication and kept up with all of our questions. We were very nervous about everything because we live in Arizona and wasn't sure how a destination wedding would go. Penjo was absolutely amazing and made everything easy. After every phone call we had with her, both my wife and looked at each other and said how grateful we are for her. The wedding went better than imagined. They were so organized and made sure everything went smoothly and everyone knew what to do. We looked at other places at first and glad we chose SoCalVows. I'll say this, out of all the decisions we made for our wedding, this was the best one!

We are so glad we found Socal Vows and had the wedding of our dreams! We chose the highest package…read morethat included florals and photographer and it was worth every penny. We got married at the wedding bowl and it was absolutely breathtaking, it was literally the venue of my dreams. The photographer being included made it so much easier on all fronts, he was organized, kind, patient and made all of our wants a reality. Anytime I called texted or emailed, they quickly responded and gave me the information I needed. They will make all your wedding dreams, come true and make it so easy throughout the process. Trust me, book Socal Vows.

Patricia is a "celebrant," a fitting title that I just love for a wedding officiant…read more Patricia is very professional and experienced and can customize an unforgettable ceremony that brings your personality and style into the mix. She does religious and non-religious ceremonies and is a licensed officiant. I would recommend Patricia to anyone who wants a ceremony that is memorable and personal. Patricia is on-board every step of the way with gorgeous and precise ways of wording things and her very special calm and wise presence.

We found Patricia on Yelp and were so glad we did! I called…read moreup Patricia and was able to meet her near us in El Cajon while she was down in our neck of the woods for a wedding she was officiating. She brought a book of possible ceremony ideas and vows with her. I was surprised there were so many choices, the combinations you could create were endless! I am not very religious nor is my husband, but was glad there were many many choices that were very meaningful and beautiful. After an hour or so of chit chat, we knew she would be perfect for us. Up until the wedding, I did not have that much contact with her as I was busy with all my other planning, but she was sure to check in from time to time to make sure we had ample time to review the ceremonies and choose vows. I think this is what I appreciated most because my head was spinning with meetings for this and that, that it was easy to forget about planning the MOST important part of a wedding day.... Day of she was awesome. She came early and assured us all would go smoothly and easily. We chose not to memorize any vows, so we repeated after her and it went well! So glad we chose Patricia.

Reverend Wendy made our marriage process smooth and easy!…read more She's got good attention to detail! She took the time to explain the rundown, made sure all the forms are filled out correctly, and that we brought everything we need the day of. She even hand-delivered our paperwork in so it wouldn't get lost with the post office during the holidays! She's friendly and accountable! I couldn't have asked for any more than that. Pricing is fair as you are paying for the convenience. Our sunset wedding at Whispering Sands Beach was beautiful.

When my now-wife and I decided to get married on a trip we were already taking to San Diego, I was…read moreoverwhelmed with how much needed to get done prior to, during, and after our trip. I searched endlessly on Google for wedding officiants and elopement packages and the prices were exorbitant for what they actually offered. I chose to go with Wendy because she was exactly what we needed. We are lesbians from Texas who wanted to visit San Diego and enjoy our wedding trip, instead of getting bogged down by the minutiae. From the get-go, Wendy informed us of everything we needed to do very clearly-- fill out the application, provide payment, and choose our location. During every step of the process, I felt assured that Wendy had it under control and she checked in with us often. We mostly communicated through email, which was always courteous and effective. It became very clear during our first phone call just how much work Wendy was doing in the background: communicating with another notary about our license application, preparing all the forms in advance, mailing out our application, keeping us informed. She even reminded us about rings, our vows, our outfits, etc. She does what she does to ensure our day is as stress-free as possible. All we had to do was be in love and say "I do." Wendy even accommodated us at the last minute by changing our location and coming to our hotel. If you are gay, Wendy is the one to marry you. She is extremely professional, compassionate, brave, and if it matters to have someone who understands and is part of the community like it was to us, do not hesitate. My wife and I wrote our own vows and when we read them, we knew Wendy was wishing us the best in our marriage and that is so so important. To be seen and recognized and guided into this next part of our lives together by one of our own felt like we were a part of something larger and Wendy connected us to that community that we have yet to find in Texas. It was such a wonderful experience that I hope we keep in touch with Wendy because she made our day so special with her charisma, her stories, and her wisdom. After our ceremony, she took pictures, had us sign our papers, and left to go mail the application for us so we didn't have to do anything but enjoy being married. She kept us posted when she mailed the application, when her check was cashed for the certificates, and when I showed her our marriage certificates which came folded (not Wendy's fault), she reached out to a local TV station to get to the bottom of why the SD County Recorder was folding official documents. Me, I'm just happy to be married, but it feels good to know Wendy is fighting for us to have a non-folded marriage certificate. All in all, you cannot beat the service that Wendy provides. She communicates clearly, provides outstanding service, and truly cares about your wedding day. For us, Wendy is not just the woman who married us, but the soul who witnessed our love and we'll forever be grateful for her.

Reverend Poblano married my husband and me just before COVID. She was great. She met with us ahead…read moreof time to customize your vows. She sent us a draft, before the big day for us to review. Her communication was spot on. She has perfect English and perfect Spanish and a very beautiful speaking voice. We opted to do a bilingual ceremony. It was amazing! Several of my guests commented on how wonderful the service was because of her. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married.

What a wonderful wedding I had with rev poblano. She was great she asked exactly what I wanted and…read moreI received everything I asked for in my ceremony. Look no further this is your gal. If I ever get married again or any of my friends I will definitely recommend her.

I knew I was getting proposed to when photographer told me to turn around so she can "get the…read morereaction"; ruined the surprise. The photos came in the exact time she quoted us but the edits look like pictures taken and edited off an iPhone. Not happy with them. I had to re-crop and edit majority of all photos as best I could as all the edits completely washed out our skin tone, the colors of the sky etc. I asked for the raws so I could just edit them myself from scratch and it's been 2 weeks and still haven't received them. Didn't remind us or inform to take phones/wallets out of pockets so those just look lovely in all our photos **sarcasm**. Book with someone else who knows what they're doing and takes their time on special memories like this. Updating my review! Got some of the raws back a day after making my review, which was nice of her to send as she said she didn't usually do so, but the quality of the photos look like they were taken on an iPhone..it was nice to see some of the photos that didn't come through as finals. Aside from how the photos came out, the one positive was that Anel was easy to communicate with and nice overall!!

Although I generally prefer not to post negative criticism, the profound disappointment regarding…read moreour wedding photography has stayed with me for the past two years. I am deeply saddened by the outcome of the photos provided by this company. We were initially promised a specific photographer, 'Josh,' based on his recommended portfolio. However, only one week before our wedding, we were assigned 'Anel,' whose work we had never seen. On our wedding day, the level of professionalism and quality of work was unacceptable: Lack of direction: There was little to no guidance on posing or lighting. The photographer made comments like, 'What was that?' or 'What's that face?' instead of providing constructive direction. Poor Technical Execution: Many family photos feature heavy, unflattering shade cast across faces. Across the entire collection, there is only one usable, direct shot of my husband and me facing the camera. Absenteeism: During the cocktail hour, which we hired the photographer to cover, the photographer was found sitting in the dressing room instead of actively taking candid photos of our guests. I actually had to seek out the photographer to initiate coverage of the event. Frankly, the final delivered collection lacked the quality and professional execution we would expect from a paid vendor. It felt like paying a friend to snap photos, not a professional with an understanding of lighting and composition. A further point of concern: not a single photo from our wedding has ever been featured on the company's website or social media. We anticipated a high level of work based on the company's advertised portfolio, and what we received fell far short of that professional standard.

Mary is absolutely remarkable at what she does!! Choosing Mary as our officiant was hands down the…read morebest decision we made for our wedding. My husband and I absolutely adore her, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to have her be part of their special day. Mary has a heart of gold and genuinely cares about her clients. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she goes above and beyond to ensure your wedding feels personal, meaningful, and completely stress-free. She has a gift for honoring your unique love-story and for making everything come together in a magical way. Mary is truly wonderful in every sense of the word--a rare gem. With years of experience in wedding coordination, floral design, and officiating, she brings a level of expertise that truly sets her apart--but what makes her exceptional is who she is as a person. 12/10 would recommend!

Mary, Thank you for giving our family a vow renewal we will…read morecherish forever. Your warm spirit and genuine care were felt in every part of the ceremony. The Olive Tree was such a beautiful touch, and we appreciate you going out of your way to make sure it had everything it needed to be perfect. You made our kids feel included and loved, and that meant everything to us. Your presence is truly special, and we're so grateful you were the one guiding our day. Blessings to you and yours.

Pastor Chad officiated our wedding in October in Del Mar, and he was simply amazing! From the…read moremoment we reached out to him, he was organized, personalized and very attentive to ensure that we had a beautiful, intimate, personal ceremony. He was intentional in getting to know us as individuals and as a couple, and tailored our ceremony so that it was a unique and special celebration for us and our family. He also has a great sense of humor, and provided subtle comments which made us laugh and put us at ease. He and his team also helped us navigate the licensing process to ensure we had all of documentation ready and submitted. We are so thankful we chose Pastor Chad to be part of our special day!

We are so happy we went with Pastor Chad as our officiant! He took into account everything we…read morewanted for our ceremony, kept our friends and family engaged, and made it personal to us. We received multiple compliments on our ceremony and how great our officiant was. We also did premarital counseling with Pastor Chad which was super beneficial. Highly recommend him for your wedding!

Pastor Mark, thank you so much for the beautiful service. It was the highlight of our day…read more Everyone present loved the God-centered ceremony presented by Pastor Mark. We met virtually for about an hour, told him our story, and discussed the components of the ceremony. He crafted the perfect ceremony and it allowed us to mindlessly follow his lead without stress. His pricing is also extremely reasonable and competitive. Overall, I'd recommend him wholeheartedly.

We want to thank Pastor Mark Bray for officiating our wedding ceremony! From meeting with him…read morebefore the wedding virtually and before the ceremony, he made my bride and I feel at ease and confident as he took the time to get to know us. His communication the day of the wedding was really great as well. We weren't comfortable reaching out to our current church local pastor as we were still kind of new and they didn't really know us well. But we still wanted a Christian officiant to officiate our wedding on Christian principles and he did just that! including Bible verses, marriage advice, our love story, and a bit of humor. The guests asked us where we found him and friends from the Marines I have worked with complimented the ceremony!