Anita was our wedding officiant for our wedding celebration back in November 2015. She was very…read morethoughtful in her approach for the ceremony and vows and created a beautiful and loving atmosphere. We also incorporated cultural elements in our ceremony. Anita was very accommodating and helped weave these elements into the ceremony flawlessly. Anita is a caring and warm person who truly cares about making your special day the best it can be. Thank you, Anita! This review was long overdue!

I contacted Anita asking if she could meet and do a last minute, intimate City Hall ceremony for me…read moreand my husband. Not only was she flexible and accommodating, but she was just as warm and loving as she sounds over the phone. Even though we chose to get married privately, she made the ceremony feel so special and full of love. I would highly recommend including Anita in your special day!

We chose Sharon because she was different from the rest of officiants you typically hear about or…read morehave seen at previous weddings. For anyone who thinks that the officiant is simply someone who reads a bunch of words, marries you and doesn't think this is an important part of the wedding... you should really re-think that, it is much more. Sharon took the time to get to know how we met, who we are and dug deep into our lives. She makes you think deeper about your partner, family & friends, why you're tying the knot and what you really want from it all. She really helped set the vibe/feeling and flow for the wedding as well being the officiant. Just remember, during the ceremony all eyes are on you and the words being spoken by the officiant and its a significant moment... When Sharon sent us our first draft of the ceremony, it was already perfect and we didn't need to make changes. Also, Sharon's overall personality/vibe is really comforting, happy and she is very on top of things throughout the whole process. Again, don't let the idea of an "officiant" or costs change your mind as everything you know is the old way of doing things. Sharon/Inner Light Ceremonies is the new benchmark and standard of officiating.

For our marriage ceremony, my fiancé and I wanted a secular ceremony that reflected the values we…read morehad brought to our relationship. Our wedding planner (Chanda Daniels) put us in touch with several bay area professional officiants, but it was clear that Sharon was the right fit for what we were looking for. Sharon Lacay is a charming, compassionate, and graceful person who will work with you to construct and lead an intimate ceremony for you and your partner. She has a calm demeanor and always has a smile on her face. Starting close to 9 months in advance of our wedding, Sharon met with my fiancé and I to learn about our values and what we wanted to share with our family and friends. In just a few hours of conversation she synthesized our core beliefs and sacred truths, putting together a draft for our ceremony that captured all of the things we were looking for. In fact, while reading the first draft I was overcome with so much love and emotion that I started to tear up. We had only minor edits afterwards, and Sharon helpfully checked in with us as we neared the date to make sure the ceremony still felt true. Sharon also has a great eye for detail. During our rehearsal she pointed out different ways we could approach the altar in the Redwood Grove (Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Berkeley, CA) and how we would pass the microphone among the wedding party for their readings. All of our guests remarked on how unique, beautiful, and personal our ceremony was, from readings to the tree planting ceremony, ideas which Sharon brought to the table. In sum, if you are looking for a joyful and secular officiant who can help you create a ceremony that reflects your relationship, look no further than Sharon. We are so proud of how she helped make our wedding day a joyful and special occasion for us and our families.

We had a perfect October wedding with Rev. Katherine officiating. We met prior for a one on two…read moresession, then a few emails and a phone call, and together we put together a very personal and memorable ceremony!! We wholeheartedly recommend her for your feature nuptials as well as funerals, as that where we first encountered her, give a very touching eulogy.

Rev. Katherine created a beautiful ceremony for us with the perfect balance of solemnity, joy and…read morelightheartedness. I was impressed with the attention and consideration she gave us even knowing we were having a small, simple wedding with only a few guests. All of her communication was timely and thorough. From the initial consultation conversation through to the touchbase the night before, she took the time to make sure we were happy with the vows and comfortable knowing what to do during each part of the ceremony. She brought unique touches to the ceremony like including family and friends and acknowledging those who were unable to attend but here in their hearts. We did an outdoor ceremony and Rev. Katherine was very flexible and openminded, game for a small hike to get to our spot and unfazed by windy weather the day of. Her knowledge and experience in officiating in the Bay Area is apparent and I was grateful she so readily shared her advice and recommendations with us. The combination of professionalism, kindness, and humor that Rev. Katherine brought to the preparation and ceremony was just fantastic, allowing us to relax knowing we were in great hands. I can't recommend Rev. Katherine enough. I'm so happy to have chosen her as our officiant and thankful that she graced us with her gift in crafting and leading such a wonderful ceremony.

I want to Recommend this service to everyone !!! And to say a big thank you for all you did for us…read moreat this important day !!!! Especially now in this hard time with this COVID we still had a chance to make our civil ceremony very nice and possible ! Candice Young made this ceremony from the heart thank you so much again I will definitely recommend the

Minister Will Young has the most professional service I've seen. Highly recommend this to others…read morewho are in the need of quick and fast services. Highly Highly recommended for being absolutely helpful.

My fiancé and I were planning a large wedding with family and friends, but then settled for…read moresomething a lot more intimate as we didn't have time or desire to plan it on a large scale. In our search for the vendors we found My City Hall Wedding which happened to be perfect for us. They provided a full package that included highly rated professionals - from hair/makeup stylist to photo/video. Instead of communicating with 5 different vendors we worked with 1 single point of contact - Tej from My City Hall Wedding. She guided us through everything we would need on our wedding day - hair, makeup, flowers, limo, photo and video. All in one single package. Tej helped me chose a hair and makeup style as well as flowers. And we completed trusted MCHW with their choice of photographer and videographer - look at their website - the images speak for themselves. On the day of the wedding everything went smoothly without a single worry. Our stylist was on time and was great. The florist delivered the flowers to our hotel room. The car was waiting for us, the photographer and videographer met us at the entrance of the City Hall and guided us through the whole process. Can't thank Josef (our photographer) for incredible photos. Alex - the videographer - captured very intimate and personal moments. Can't thank My City Hall Wedding and everyone involved enough. I have heard lots of stressful wedding stories and have been to a few of these myself. That was not our experience.

Oksana from Sol Ambiance worked with me for my wedding. Not only she is very knowledgeable about…read moreplants and flowers, but she was also extremely sweet and friendly. Had a pleasure to work with her!!! My wedding arrangements turned out beautiful! Was very happy with it!! On top of beautiful work, sweet and easy personality - She is very affordable!!!

Minister Maggie Beretz officiated at our daughter's wedding and she did a beautiful job and the…read moreceremony was so moving and inspiring. She was friendly and professional and helped my daughter and her fiancé decide on the details of the ceremony, offering options and suggestions. Highly recommend her!

So, you're looking for a wedding officiant? If you want a stress-free experience with a seasoned…read morewedding professional you can stop your search. Minister Maggie married us last summer and from the initial email, to our in-person planning meetings, to the big day, Maggie was an ultimate professional. She provided a bevy of examples and suggestions while helping us personalize our vows, effortlessly helped us navigate the small bumps along the way and went above and beyond on the day of our wedding. We got many compliments on her officiating and couldn't have been happier with our choice. When I think back to our wedding ceremony, I can picture all of my friends and family gathered together, my partner standing across from me, and Maggie's smiling face and calm voice, guiding us through.

I don't like leaving 1 star reviews and I usually don't review when I don't like a service. So here…read moreare 3 stars instead, at the end of the day, I wasn't involved enough to go lower. I was a bridesmaid to a bride who is much too nice to really say anything. I wasn't actually going to write a review, out of respect for the bride but she keeps hassling and stressing out my friend about leaving a review a full year after the wedding. As far as I'm concerned, a no review is in fact a review. Thankfully, Reverend Sharon is on Yelp so I found her easily. Hopefully, this will work as a stop-gap, my friend and I have similar names. (If you are reading this ルナ I'm sorry I went behind your back after you told me a million times you were not gonna leave a review) If the vibe you want is an overly involved MiL then Reverend Sharon is a good fit. Her husband seems to be part of the package and will have to be accommodated so that she has pictures for her portfolio. I found it awkward and unprofessional. I've never been to a wedding that had an officiant who wanted pictures for their portfolio. I don't know if it's a new thing or just that my friend had a unique wedding and she wanted to document it. Either way, I found it off putting. You will also be expected to leave a review. So, if you are unsure whether or not you will like the service I recommend a burner email so you don't have to deal with additional correspondence after the wedding. As far as the ceremony went, I got the impression that she was more concerned about her speech rather than the bride and groom. There was only one microphone and she didn't hand it over to the bride and groom. The groom had to awkwardly take it from the stand. It was slightly the venues fault but also, I'd expect an officiant to be more proactive in highlighting the bride and groom as everyone is there to hear and see them get married and not hear the officiant rattle on. To top it off, they had written their own vows, so it upset me more than it would have, had they just been repeating stock vows. Maybe Reverend Sharon is good for those who need step by step guidance or don't care about what the officiant says or doesn't say. Or need help writing vows. Or perhaps someone having a typical or traditional wedding. Based on reviews, she does seem to be well received by most people. It's hard to say, but I didn't feel she was a good fit for my friend's wedding. Unfortunately, it's one of those things I'm sure one realizes too late to make a change. I will say that she was sweet enough to give a gift which was a nice touch.

Best officiant you could ever get!!! Very accommodating,…read morelots of learning that we learn from Her, her charisma its just there! If you are like us- a couple who dont know where to start, what to do. Rev. sharon is the one for you! Very patient in all questions that we asked, she is like a mother thats huiding us through out the whole process!

Thank you so much Riya for being such a thoughtful and kind officiant. From the moment we met you,…read morewe felt truly seen and cared for. Your words, your presence, and the love you poured into our ceremony meant more to us than we can express. We are so grateful to have had you be part of such a special moment in our lives. - ANNE & NICOLE

Riya did a fantastic job officiating our wedding. Very professional, on time, and a reasonable…read moreprice. I highly recommend Riya!