The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Escondido, CA

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34 Wedding Officiants in Escondido, CA

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Rose Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
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  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Escondido, CA

At Rose Ceremonies, we believe that every love story deserves a beautiful ceremony. Our mission is to create personalized and meaningful experiences that celebrate your unique journey together. We offer bilingual ceremonies (Spanish and English) all through out California. We are based in beautiful San Diego, California. We travel and can do destination weddings as well.

“Rose Ceremonies provides an excellent service! She is always punctual, professional, and makes the legal process smooth. I take care of the event décor, and she beautifully completes the experience by legally marrying them. Highly recommend working with her!”
Gisela F., 5 months ago
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Love Story Vows 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Hi I'm Heidi, I'm a professional wedding officiant who has married almost 1400 people since 2016. My vibe is going to feel like a family member or friend, my couples call me Auntie Heidi. My job is to take care of my couples and make sure they love their ceremony and wedding day! Some of my favorite couples are nervous and I'm there to help them relax and have fun. I don't do long and boring ceremonies, I do awesome, fun and unforgettable ceremonies. Let's have some fun and put together a ceremony that is authentically you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Just like most wedding decisions, there are so many choices to choose from. When the decision is something as important and intimate as who is going to be the person officiating your wedding ceremony, it's important to feel like you made the right choice. From our first phone call with Heidi she was very personable, caring and passionate. She answered all of our questions and explained what sets her apart from other officiants. We knew Love Story Vows was for us. Heidi has such a charming demeanor that made us feel so comfortable around her. She created a personal bond with us before the wedding over phone calls, messages, and even a coffee date where we got to meet her amazing Pomeranian, Pilot. We also decided to book Alan, Love Story Photography for our Wedding photographer. Alan and Heidi were an amazing experienced team on our big day, which made everything run perfectly!
Tiffany B., 7 months ago
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Love Is Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $425
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Your wedding ceremony is all about you. If you would like to include special rituals, your love story or have a playful ceremony, we can work together to make it happen. If you want a simple yet meaningful ceremony, we can do that too. If you would fully customize your ceremony you have the option of selecting each and every element of your celebration of love. Getting it right for you; that's what it's all about.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rev. Brian and the team at Love Is Weddings were a pleasure to work with for our wedding ceremony. Their communication style was clear, concise, and thorough, which made the planning process smooth and stress-free. The quality of their work and overall value was very professional - they provided excellent guidance and were highly personable throughout. We really appreciated that Rev. Brian shared examples of ceremony script options with us, which allowed us to customize the ceremony to be more personalized and meaningful for us as a couple. We highly recommend Rev. Brian and the Love Is Weddings team to any couples searching for their wedding officiant.
Anthony G., a year ago
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Rabbi Yael Ridberg 
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)
  • Offers 4 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Escondido, CA

It's a great privilege and pleasure to celebrate each couple's unique love story and relationship with a wedding ceremony that is personal yet traditional, always warm and inclusive. I have been working with couples for 30 years, and I love every part of the process - from the psycho-spiritual conversations before the ceremony, to the sacred experience of standing beneath the wedding canopy. I strive to weave together each partner's narrative with the Jewish rituals that sanctify a relationship in ways that reflect each couple's shared values and connections.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have known Rabbi Ridberg since I was a young child and she was the rabbi at my synagogue. I prepared for my bat mitzvah with her and she played a formative role in my Jewish development. I knew for many years I would want her to officiate my wedding and when the time came she was a true joy to work with. My husband and I met with her regularly before the wedding, discussing the meaning of marriage, our wedding and our respective and combined spirituality. During the ceremony she explained with clarity and meaning the jewish traditions to incorporate our guests. I truly cannot recommend her more.
Carly A., 9 months ago
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My Ceremony Now 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! This is a very exciting time in your life and you want to make the best decisions with your vendors to have a wonderful wedding ceremony and celebration party. I'm Isabel, ordained non-denominational wedding minister/officiant in the state of California since 2007. It has been a great honor to marry so many couples I would love to officiate your wedding ceremony. My focus is always on the couple, taking in consideration your preferences in beliefs and faith, language, culture, staying sensitive to what you are looking for in a wedding ceremony.

Our officiant was professional, organized, and a pleasure to work with. Communication was clear throughout the process, and the ceremony was delivered flawlessly. Everything flowed smoothly, and we felt completely confident in their guidance on our wedding day. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning their ceremony!
Danniela M., 8 months ago
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SoCal Christian Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (119 reviews)
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  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $625
  • Serves Escondido, CA

I'm Rev. Dr. Jeff Saville, (call me Jeff) a retired Navy chaplain with 26 yrs military service and real church pastor (not just ordained online). I can lead a highly customized & personalized wedding ceremony at a winery, golf club, beach, on a military base or in a hot air balloon! Or if you just need to be quickly/legally married very inexpensively, I do that too! When you contact me you will quickly receive detailed info, a sample but customizable ceremony, and offer times for a free consultation by videocall to answer questions about levels of service (Gold/Silver/Bronze), the fees, OPTIONAL Premarital Counseling and more!

We had a wonderful experience with Pastor Jeff as our wedding officiant. From our first video call, he took the time to get to know us and made the whole process feel personable and comfortable. He guided us through planning the ceremony with clear communication over email, phone, and video calls, and even hosted a mini-rehearsal at his home and answered all of our questions with great detail. On the wedding day, he arrived looking great in the outfit we’d chosen and took time to coach everyone through their roles before the ceremony. The ceremony itself was beautifully led—thoughtful, heartfelt, and seamless. Afterwards, he even sent us photos he had taken, which was such a kind touch. Pastor Jeff was professional, organized, and truly a joy to work with—we highly recommend him!!!
Ani A., 10 months ago
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Dearly Beloved 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Dearly Beloved is a professional wedding officiant service devoted to crafting heartfelt, personalized, and inclusive ceremonies. I believe every love story is unique and deserves to be celebrated with care and intention. Whether your vibe is romantic, playful, spiritual, or secular—I work closely with you to ensure your ceremony reflects you. I love love, and I take immense pride in helping couples from all backgrounds feel seen, honored, and celebrated on one of the most meaningful days of their lives.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding officiated by Joel Parada (Dearly Beloved) was an absolute delight. From our very first interaction, they were professional, enthusiastic, and exuded a confident presence that instantly put us at ease. Joel guided us seamlessly through the ceremony, ensuring every detail was executed perfectly. His loving, warm, and engaging delivery made the experience feel personal and meaningful. We could not have asked for a better officiant to make our special day so memorable. Joel comes with our highest recommendation for any couple seeking an officiant who will make their wedding ceremony truly exceptional.
Jonathan J., 10 months ago
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L + A Union Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Hi, I'm Lilian Argueta, a proud Guatemalan American, native Angelina, and the heart behind L+A Union Ceremonies. I’ve always believed in the power of human connection and the importance of honoring it with authenticity, care, and soul. I’ve been a certified officiant since 2017, and my path to this work has been anything but traditional—in the best way. L+A stands for Luz y Amor, light and love in Spanish. It’s more than a name; it’s a belief system. I believe we are all energy, all light…and when two people come together in love, something truly magical happens. That magic deserves to be witnessed and celebrated with intention & creativity.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lilian was amazing! I could not have asked for a better officiant on our special day! Thank you so much for everything!
Bobbie B., 4 months ago
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Weddings Royale 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Ryan and Valerie Kingsman are the dynamic duo behind Weddings Royale, an award-winning husband and wife officiant team specializing in luxury wedding celebrations. As acclaimed love storytellers, they have mastered the art of creating personalized, meaningful ceremonies for over a thousand couples. Based in Orange County, they travel throughout California and to destination events.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I really wanted our ceremony to be special and Ryan DELIVERED. From the first moment we talked to him, I knew he got. He did such a good job of creating many little special moments in the wedding from leading prayer to a surprise questionnaire from Kc and I. We had so many compliments on the officiant after our wedding, and many people said it was the best wedding ceremony they have ever attended. It was my part of the day - thank you for making it memorable!
Gillian E., a year ago
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Christian Officiants 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Escondido, CA

*SIDENOTE: CHRISTIAN OFFICIANTS DOES NOT PHOTOGRAPH SATURDAYS due to Sabbath observance* THANK YOU I'm a layman preacher at 5 different Adventist churches & am registered with the State of Arkansas as an officiant. I serve any destination you want- Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, & Illinois more specifically. My wife is also a wedding photographer: Alina Alexandra Photography. My sermon to you & your guests at the wedding will be Christ-centered with a focus on unity, one-ness, & a covenant you two will embark on as you lead your future family until death do you part. Or until Jesus comes back beforehand.

We chose Christian Officiants for our ceremony and couldn't have been happier with our decision. From our first conversation, he was quick to respond and genuinely kind throughout the entire planning process. He took time to understand what we wanted and crafted a detailed ceremony that felt personal to us. On the day of the wedding, everything flowed smoothly thanks to his professionalism and attention to detail. Our officiant was reliable, easy to work with, and even knew the perfect moment to step back for our first kiss. We'd recommend Christian Officiants to any couple looking for someone who takes their job seriously and cares about making your day special.
Jennifer S., 2 months ago
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Today We Become One 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Today We Become One specializes in personalized destination ceremonies throughout Southern California and beyond. We bring the ceremony to you—whether it’s a desert backdrop, private estate, beach, or venue of your choice—creating an experience that reflects your moment and your story. From intimate elopements to larger gatherings, each ceremony is custom-crafted with the same care and attention to detail. We offer flexible options including bilingual officiants, sound support, and guidance throughout the process. Whether you’re planning ahead or need something sooner, we make it simple, meaningful, and tailored from start to finish.

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Pronounced by Patrick 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Escondido, 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 is an amazing wedding officant. We had no idea we would be making a lifelong friend when we hired him as our wedding officant after finding him online. He will start your wedding off on a high note with his lovely speech he gives. We recieved lots of compliments on our ceremony thanks to him. He has broad experience in public speaking and is a very charismatic man. Cheers to Patrick! Thanks for making our wedding the perfect day.
Hannah F., a year ago
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Let'S Get Married By Marie 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $499
  • Serves Escondido, CA

I'm all about #antiboringweddings. Whether you're having just the birds and trees as guests or 500 of your nearest and dearest, your marriage ceremony should sound and feel like you. (Crazy concept, right?) That's why every ceremony I do is about creating the experience you want for yourselves so it is both joyful and unforgettable.

Marie was the right officiant for our elopement. Her communication was direct and thorough she kept us informed every step of the way and made sure we felt prepared going into our big day. Beyond her professionalism, she was genuinely warm and welcoming, which put us at ease from start to finish. On the day of our elopement, her work was nothing short of exceptional. We couldn't have asked for a better person to help us say our vows and celebrate this moment with our loved ones.
Juzmeri B., a month ago
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Danny Bias Weddings | Wedding Officiant 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $375
  • Serves Escondido, CA

Danny Bias Weddings creates warm, personalized ceremonies that feel unmistakably yours. With more than 1,000 weddings officiated since 2008, including Season 15 of Married at First Sight, I bring experience, calm energy and genuine connection to every celebration. I specialize in spiritual, interfaith, modern and inclusive ceremonies throughout Southern California. As a Coast Guard veteran, former pastor and longtime wedding professional, I create each ceremony around your story, values, culture and sense of humor so you can feel relaxed, present and fully connected.

We hired Danny for our April 2024 wedding, and couldn't have asked for a better person to have been our officiant. From the very first time we met him, we knew we wanted him to be the one. He just had a wonderful energy and aura about him that made it very easy to connect. His great personality just naturally puts smiles on people’s faces. Despite traveling far, he arrived exactly when he said he would so you could count on him to be punctual and professional. We loved how he personalized our ceremony, and he did an amazing job letting our guests really feel connected to our love story. During our reception, so many of our guests told us how much they loved him. We are more than happy with the outcome of hiring Danny. He exceeded our expectations, and that is saying a lot because both of us could be a bit of perfectionists. We highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. You are in good hands with him. Christina F.
Christina F., a year ago
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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves Escondido, 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.

Tim Lukei- The Wedding Pastors 
  • Offers 3 ceremony types
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Escondido, CA

I grew up in Southern California and have never left for more than a few years. I’ve been a pastor at Mariners Church since 2008 and love caring, leading and helping people through all stages and phases of life. My wife Korrie and I have been married since 2006 and she’s a way better dancer than me and loves boy-bands more than anyone I know. We love to adventure with our family of 5. Maverick is 12 and loves soccer, video games, and the beach. Sawyer is 10 and loves art, soccer, and legos. Greenlee is 8 and loves makeup, dolls, and slime. Ranger, our new dog loves to swim and eat everything

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Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $495
  • Serves Escondido, CA for additional fees

Meet Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky: Serving Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, Pastor Josh Kapchinsky brings warmth, wisdom, and a touch of magic to every wedding ceremony. As the Lead Pastor of a welcoming nondenominational church in the vibrant college town of Claremont, he’s no stranger to celebrating love and community. When he’s not leading his congregation, Pastor Josh pours his heart into helping couples craft the wedding ceremony of their dreams.

Awarded Best of Zola
Pastor Josh and Jennifer were amazing from start to finish ! We got so much feedback from our friends and family about how much they loved our ceremony and how well Pastor Josh did ! He was on time, professional, personable and respectful. Everything went so smooth and we are so happy Thankyou so very much to you both !!
Angela, a year ago
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Better Together Officiating-Events-Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Escondido, CA for additional fees
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Over 20’s years ago Terry started working for a wedding planning company in Traverse City MI and has since written and officiated countless wedding ceremonies, each one is unique and special as the two people who are getting married. We design your ceremony to capture your personalities, vision and wishes to most accurately reflect who you are as a couple. We love to meet with couples who want a candid heartfelt stressless ceremony full of genuine joy centered around two people setting off on a journey to conquer life. Leveraging our decades of officiating and event services, we’ll turn your dream wedding into a beautiful reality!

Awarded Best of Zola
Terry and Fabian were an absolute perfect fit for us and our vision for the wedding ceremony. Terry is experienced and when we talked about some of the complexities of our family’s needs and our own vision, she was able to make it come together better than I ever could’ve dreamed! She and Fabian even stepped in when the inevitable hiccups occurred before the ceremony. We mostly only brought in family and friends to work with us on our wedding, limiting the outside vendors. By the first meeting at brunch over bengients, they felt like family. We will forever be grateful that fate brought them to us and they were part of our special day. PS They also took a few special photos including the one here- it’s our favorite from that day!
Samantha & D., 8 months ago
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Officiant Services by Colleen & Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $325
  • Serves Escondido, CA for additional fees

Officiant Services by Colleen & Co. creates one-of-a-kind, inclusive wedding ceremonies that reflect your love, values, and story. Based in York, PA and serving PA, MD, and NC, we specialize in non-denominational, interfaith, LGBTQ+, and multicultural weddings. Led by Rev. Colleen Dwyer, our team is known for warmth, professionalism, and heartfelt storytelling. We offer fully customized scripts, vendor collaboration, optional rehearsals, and a calm, confident presence to help you feel at ease from “we do” to “I do.”

Awarded Best of Zola
Officiant Services by Colleen & Co. was an excellent choice for our wedding officiant. From the start, Colleen's communication was timely, and she took the time to really listen to our vision for the ceremony. She worked closely with us to customize the experience to fit our personalities and style. Colleen's integrity and strong character shone through, and we felt she provided great value in helping make our special day truly memorable. Colleen was fabulous to work with and went above and beyond to ensure our ceremony was perfect. We highly recommend Officiant Services by Colleen & Co. to any couple looking for an officiant who will make your wedding day even more special.
Audrey, a year ago
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Sam Does Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Escondido, CA for additional fees

Born in Australia, lived in Scotland, I've now been in the US for 10 years, I presided over my first wedding in 2016. Being asked by two of my oldest friends changed my life forever. But I was crazy nervous. That first ceremony elicited something inside of me I never expected. I LOVED, love! I had a feeling of pride and community I'd never experienced before. More and more friends asked me to officiate their weddings over the years until I finally said "frick it, maybe this is my thing." Becoming an officiant has been one of the most rewarding things I've done, experiencing your marriage ceremony with you is now something I look forward to.

Awarded Best of Zola
Thank you so much Sam! Sam blended a perfect script together for our ceremony by just asking a few questions. An amazing story of love came of it, and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to help share it with our friends and family. Sam made it comfortable and fun throughout the process, starting from the one on one video pre interview, to writing the script for the ceremony and sharing it with us, to the day of the ceremony where it was executed superbly. Thanks Sam, truly appreciate your contribution to our special day!
Sophia C., a year ago
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Matt Kovatchis Speaks 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Escondido, CA for additional fees

Matt Kovatchis is a professional keynote speaker on mental health, mindfulness, and self-compassion who’s shared his message with organizations and universities nationwide. Drawing on his experience connecting with diverse audiences, Matt officiates weddings that are heartfelt and deeply personal. He crafts not just wedding ceremonies, but a magical experience that honors the once-in-a-lifetime moment when every person who shaped your story stands together to witness its next chapter.

Matt Kovatchis Speaks was the perfect officiant for our wedding. His communication style was thoughtful, powerful, intentional, meaningful, and engaging throughout the entire ceremony. The quality of his work was amazing and truly vital to making our special day so incredibly memorable. Matt memorized the entire speech perfectly, and there was not a dry eye in the crowd as he delivered it with such passion and care. He was the #1 thing our guests complimented us on after the wedding. I would 100% recommend Matt Kovatchis Speaks to any couple looking for an officiant who will make their ceremony truly special.
Jamie K., 10 months ago
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Love-N-Promises 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $120
  • Serves Escondido, 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., 10 months ago
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Ever After by Lacey 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 6 ceremony types
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Escondido, CA for additional fees
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I believe every love story deserves a ceremony that feels personal and authentic. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a large celebration, I’ll help create a meaningful ceremony that reflects your unique relationship.

Lacey has a gift for bringing people together and making them feel seen and valued. I’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful and dedicated she is when it comes to celebrating others. She’s dependable, compassionate, and comfortable speaking in front of groups. Anyone looking for an officiant who is both professional and genuinely caring would be lucky to work with her.
Andrea C., 2 months ago

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