The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Bakersfield, CA

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18 Wedding Officiants in Bakersfield, CA

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Great Officiants 
Rating: 4.9 (106 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $275
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

YAAAAA! You’re Getting Married! 39 Professional Wedding Officiants to choose from for your Wedding Day. Congratulations on Your Engagement! At Great Officiants, we believe your wedding ceremony should be a FUN and ROMANTIC journey. My name is Alan Katz, the Presiding Officiant here. Our team is dedicated to making your special day truly memorable. Explore our extensive selection of the top-rated PROFESSIONAL WEDDING OFFICIANTS. Each Officiant is committed to providing a fun, exciting, and unforgettable ceremony experience.

“Joe did such a wonderful job officiating our wedding in Laguna Beach. He created exactly the ceremony we imagined—religious without feeling overly religious, romantic, and beautifully bilingual in English and Spanish. We also loved that he incorporated the lasso and arras traditions. Everything felt personal, meaningful, and true to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony!”
Marcela C., 5 days ago
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Weddings By Roxanne Hunt 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

I am passionate about officiating creative, soulful ceremonies about you and your relationship that also include a touch of fun. No template weddings here! I believe your ceremony should be about you - personal to your style and your story.

“Initially, I wanted a friend to officiate our wedding, but my mom is very traditional and really pushed for a professional — and I am SO glad she did because Roxanne curated the most special ceremony I could have ever imagined. I come from a Christian background, and my husband comes from a Jewish background, and neither of us wanted a religious ceremony — but it was important to us to honor both of our families and backgrounds. Roxanne did that so seamlessly and beautifully. She created a ceremony that felt thoughtful, inclusive, and deeply personal without ever feeling religious or performative. She met with us in person, truly took the time to get to know us, and guided us through writing our vows. So many people told us afterward that our vows were some of the best they had ever heard at a wedding — and we owe that entirely to Roxanne’s care and guidance!! I never really dreamed of having a wedding but always wanted a party but we wanted to do a ceremony for the tradition of it and for our parents - but it ended up being my favorite part of the entire day!! Roxanne officiated a ceremony that felt intimate, emotional, and joyful all at once. She is an absolute pro in every sense of the word - she looked beautiful, knew exactly when to step out of frame for photos, and had an incredible instinct for when to bring laughter, when to bring tears, and how to make us feel completely comfortable and present in such a big moment. She grounded us, supported us, and made the ceremony feel effortless. There is truly no one who could have done a better job. I am forever grateful that Roxanne was the one who married us, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Tiffany F., 6 months ago
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Pronounced by Patrick 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

Hello there! I'm Patrick, a professional wedding officiant based in Paso Robles, California...Our little drinking town, with a farming problem...but I do travel! I take absolute delight in helping make your wedding ceremony just as you envisioned it. After all, it's your special day! In addition to working as an officiant, I'm also the owner of a distillery in Paso Robles, a voice-over specialist, and I have a multiple-subject teaching credential. That's right, the booze making officiant!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Patrick absolutely deserves the 5/5 stars - he did an absolutely incredible job officiating our wedding! We recommend him to anyone who is looking for someone who can command a crowd well (not always common in officiants) and bring a dash of humor to the ceremony while saying on-tone The feedback from our guests about the ceremony & Patrick's role in it was resoundingly positive As an added bonus, Patrick himself is an incredibly funny and genuine person, and I'm happy to have gotten to know him through the process Thank you again Patrick for doing an outstanding job Preston & Caroline”
Preston P., a year ago
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Romantic Rituals by Raquel 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

My name is Raquel. I am the heart behind Romantic Rituals by Raquel. I am an ordained minister offering civil/nonreligious ceremonies, elopments, religious ceremonies, vow renewals, quinceaneras and other life celebrations.

“From our first conversation with Rachel at Romantic Rituals, we knew we had found the right officiant for our big day. She kept us in the loop at every stage and made sure we felt heard throughout the entire planning process. Rachel didn't just read words—she captured the genuine love between me and my partner and wove it into a ceremony that felt completely ours. Her attention to detail and warmth made the whole experience feel special, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how meaningful it was. We were blown away by how she turned our vision into something we'll treasure forever. Rachel's care and thoughtfulness made our wedding day unforgettable, and we can't recommend her enough.”
Genesis M., 5 months ago
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The Pro's Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

A. Scott Galbraith brings a lifetime of leadership, ministry, and service to life’s most meaningful moments. A USC Football alumnus and former NFL player who played nine seasons professionally, Scott has also served more than 20 years in professional sports chaplaincy, including with the Sacramento Kings. His experience as a pastor, mentor, and spiritual counselor brings warmth, compassion, and genuine presence to every ceremony. Scott provides personalized Christian weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and premarital counseling, creating ceremonies that honor each couple’s faith, love, story, and commitment.

“Yes, Pastor Scott. Brian expressed our gratitude perfectly. We received so many wonderful comments, including: • “It was so joyous.” • “It was meaningful.” • “It was heartfelt and fun.” • “Pastor Scott was right on time" Thank you for blessing us with your time, your presence, and the powerful Word you shared. It was truly magnificent, and we are deeply grateful for the way you poured into our family during such a meaningful time. Sincerely, Dr. Arika Spencer-Brown”
Dr. Arika B., 21 days ago
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Weddings by Pastor Shun 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $295
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

Pastor Shun Newbern is a real ordained pastor with more than 30 years of experience in Christian ministry offering the finest customized and personalized wedding ceremonies in California. Will your wedding be in a church, park, winery, golf club, or yacht? Pastor Shun is the one to make it personal and special for the couple and the family to remember for years to come. He is also available for a quick and legal affordable ceremony as well. His service includes up to one hour of phone or video consultation to answer questions and to plan your celebration.

“Pastor Shun takes the time to get to know every family he serves. He is passionate about his work and creating a memorable experience for everyone in attendance. His words of faith, encouragement and his enthusiasm will be with us for the rest of our lives.”
Jason & A., a month ago
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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA

Vowed and Clear is a team of online wedding officiants built on fostering spirit of accessibility and inclusion that marriage deserves. Based in Utah, Vowed and Clear helps couples legally marry online from anywhere in the world, ensuring that love, and not logistics, guides the ceremony. Vowed and Clear’s officiants have proudly helped couples across the globe celebrate their commitment. Whether joining from different cities or different continents, we help couples create a moment that’s both deeply personal and fully legal, all while honoring the belief that everyone deserves the right to marry the person they love.

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Soco & Co 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees

Hi! My name is Anna Soco (she/her) and I'm the PNW's premiere Queer wedding officiant and believer in love. My work is rooted in the belief that love is alive, communal, and transformative - and because of that, your wedding ceremony should be, too! I work with soulmates of all kinds to create ceremonies that reflect what truly matters most to you. My clients (y'all!) are my "co" - each new client relationship is an opportunity to learn more about love, together. I adore, appreciate, and learn from each and every one of you. And I never quit rooting for my couples!

“We chose Anna (Soco & Co) to officiate our wedding and couldn't have made a better decision! From our first conversation, we felt at ease because of her empathetic approach and genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple. She helped calm our nerves during the vow reading and helped make everything run smoothly. What really stood out was how she told our love story during the ceremony, it felt so authentic and heartfelt that several guests said they felt like she had known us for years. Her articulate delivery and engaging presence made the whole ceremony feel personal and special. We're forever grateful to have had her be such an important part of our day!”
Meagan V., a month ago
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CB the Wedding Guy 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $295
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees

Hey, I’m CB! I believe every love story deserves a powerful beginning. Officiating weddings isn’t just a job for me—it’s an honor. Looking forward to being apart of your special day. For a quicker response send me a message on Instagram: CBtheWeddingGuy

Awarded Best of Zola
“CJ the Wedding Guy was a wonderful officiant for our wedding day. The communication with him was efficient and friendly - he responded to us in a timely manner and was eager to move forward with the ceremony plan on all the details. The quality of his work really stood out because he was more than willing to accommodate our needs and adjust things around when needed, even though some aspects were a bit last minute. CJ made the experience fun and comical, which was a great addition to our special day. Despite the chilly weather, he came to our location and ensured the ceremony was still intimate and memorable. Overall, I would highly recommend CJ the Wedding Guy - his fun-loving spirit made our wedding ceremony truly special.”
TaRaya M., a year ago
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Married By 2 Letters 
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Congratulations on your engagement! 💍 I'm Erica, owner of Married by 2 Letters, an ordained wedding officiant, wedding planner, and notary public based in Orangeburg, South Carolina. I specialize in personalized ceremonies, vow renewals, intimate weddings, marriage license signings, and wedding planning and coordination. I'm proud to provide LGBTQ+ inclusive, disability-affirming, autism-aware, and sensory-friendly services. Every love story deserves to be celebrated! IMPORTANT: Out-of-state weddings are welcome! Ceremony prices do not include travel. Additional travel fees apply to all weddings outside South Carolina. Explore my services and book your consultation on our website. Love Looks Good Here. 💕

“From the moment we met our officiant at Married By 2 Letters, we knew we had made the right choice. She arrived on time and brought such a calming presence to our wedding day—she even held our hands and prayed with us before the ceremony, which helped ease my nerves. Her heartfelt approach to our vows made the whole experience feel personal and genuine, and you could tell she truly cared about making our day special. She's such a beautiful soul, and her compassion shone through in every word she spoke. We would absolutely recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who will treat your wedding like it's her own. Don't change a thing—keep that amazing spirit and love for what you do and who you do it for.”
Abbigaile W., 2 months ago
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The Madame Mystery Cabaret 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees

Madame Mystery is an award-winning Las Vegas entertainer bringing vintage glamour, theatrical wonder, and genuine connection to weddings of every style. Couples can choose from elegant walk-around magic, live-vocal cabaret, comedy hypnosis, tarot readings, or polished hosting and emcee services for cocktail hours, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and wedding-weekend celebrations. For more than a decade, Madame has entertained audiences in events around the world. Every experience is thoughtfully tailored to the couple, creating memorable moments that feel sophisticated, playful, inclusive, and completely one of a kind.

“Madame was absolutely wonderful and such a hit with our guests! Her outfit was incredible and brought so much personality and glamour to the celebration. The planning process was easy from beginning to end, and everything was handled so smoothly that we had nothing to worry about on the day. Thank you for helping make our wedding so special!”
Kary L., 2 months ago
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Wilde Heart Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees

Wilde Heart Weddings is a professional and inclusive wedding officiant in Utah. Offering a range of personalized services, this officiant operates on a philosophy of openness and respect, where every couple is celebrated. With plenty of energy and a passion for the beauty of love stories, Wilde Heart Weddings provides exceptional ceremonies that honor your unique journey. Owner Jenn is an Ordained Minister and Heart-Centered Mindfulness Practitioner. Jenn takes the time to get to know her clients and weaving their unique memories, traditions, and experiences into a ceremony that reflects the beauty of their love.

“Wilde Heart Weddings is an absolute joy to work on elopement and wedding ceremonies. Jenn & her team are very involved in the planning process and extremely organized, which helped make wedding days run smoothly. You can really tell that they love what they do, because they approached every aspect of the ceremony with intention and care. We highly recommend Wilde Heart Weddings to any couple looking for an exceptional experience.”
Garrett, a year ago
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Love-N-Promises 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $120
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees

Your ceremony doesn't have to be "cookie cutter" or "run of the mill." I work with all my couples to present a ceremony that truly reflects your relationship. My goal is to ensure that you and your guests experience a meaningful and entertaining wedding ceremony to start your special day.

“We hired Pamela to officiate our October wedding in Massachusetts after searching online for LGBTQ-friendly officiants, and she was absolutely amazing! From our very first meeting, we knew we had made the right choice. She was professional, experienced, reassuring, personable, and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. Pamela took the time to get to know us and crafted a ceremony that felt deeply personal and true to our love story, which was so special. Several of our guests commented on how captivating the ceremony was and were surprised to learn that we hadn’t known Pamela beforehand. She also guided us through the marriage license process and made it very easy and stress-free. We would highly recommend her to any engaged couple looking for a thoughtful, inclusive, and exceptional officiant. Thank you, Pamela!”
Kevin Malesic R., a year ago
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Elegance by Yvonne, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $80
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Elegance by Yvonne helps couples have their most memorable and magical wedding ceremony come to life with a unique wedding script made specifically for them from the beautiful journey that brought the couple together, to their wedding day.

“We are so grateful to Yvonne for making our wedding ceremony so beautiful and meaningful. She was very kind, professional, and truly wonderful to work with. She made us feel comfortable and took the time to make our ceremony feel personal and special to us as a couple. Yvonne’s words and presence made our ceremony even more memorable, and we feel very lucky to have had her be such an important part of our special day. We highly recommend Yvonne to anyone looking for a caring and heartfelt wedding minister. Thank you, Yvonne, for helping make our wedding day unforgettable! -Ray & Raquel Foster #happilyeverfoster”
Ray & R., a month ago
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Knot On The Run 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Bakersfield, CA for additional fees

We have been best friends for over four decades and decided that we wanted to create a business together that celebrates love, happiness and positivity. There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing the journey of a couple beginning their forever and we get to be part of that.

“From our first conversation with Lisa at Knot On The Run, we knew we had found our officiant. She was fun to work with, responded quickly to every message, and made the whole process feel effortless. What really impressed us was how Lisa went beyond just creating a custom ceremony script—she actually wrote our vows for us, capturing exactly what we wanted to say but couldn't find the words for. On our wedding day, she showed up on time and delivered our ceremony with such sincerity and heart that our guests were moved to tears. We'd recommend Knot On The Run to any couple looking for professional, heartfelt officiants who truly care about making your day special.”
Haley S., 6 days ago