The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Riverside, CA

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25 Wedding Officiants in Riverside, CA

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SoCal Christian Weddings 
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $625
  • Serves Riverside, 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!

Jeff can be described in one word. Outstanding! We originally went with Jeff since he is a retired Navy Chaplain, as a Marine that was an instant pro fro me but he also; helped and made the process of planning the wedding from the opposite of the country easy with video calls, while still making time to meet us prior to the wedding to get face to face time as well as run a walk through of our wedding day. He was also able to do a good portion of the ceremony in Spanish to help my in-laws understand what was happening and make them included in the ceremony. He helped us plan out for amazing pictures of the ceremony down to what he would wear. He coached up the bridal party on their roll in the ceremony so everything went smooth. The only negative thing I can say about Jeff is; well I didn't get to spend more time with him! He is amazing and funny and I genuinely cannot recommend him enough. If you're looking to add the perfect Pastor/Officiant for your perfect day Jeff is an easy inclusion.
John and K., 5 days ago
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Dearly Beloved 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Serves Riverside, 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.

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Joel was awesome for our wedding this past March. All we wanted was a short and sweet ceremony that felt like us, and he delivered! He was very communicative during planning and gave us several options of how we wanted the ceremony to go. He made sure to make it personal to us while adding a couple fun touches such as an officiant selfie! Overall we’d highly recommend him.
Jenna, a month ago
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Shannon Bryson Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $375
  • Serves Riverside, CA

Shannon serves the Temecula/Murrieta area, North San Diego, and Palm Springs/Palm Desert area, and is willing to travel beyond. With 35 years in beauty, 20+ years in wellness, and 3 years officiating over 100 ceremonies, she brings unique experience to your special day. Shannon writes every ceremony from scratch after getting to know you through "Get to Know Each Other" calls. She handles all paperwork and logistics, making your wedding, elopement, or vow renewal completely stress-free.

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Shannon Bryson Ceremonies was a delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was prompt, detailed, and always positive, which put us at ease during the planning process. The quality of their work was truly top-notch - they were thorough, upbeat, friendly, and reassuring throughout. Shannon created an incredibly unique and beautiful wedding ceremony that perfectly reflected our values and love story. We felt so supported and cared for, as if we were working with someone we had known our whole lives. Shannon's professional yet warm and engaging demeanor made the ceremony a breeze, and we couldn't have been happier with their services. We highly recommend Shannon Bryson Ceremonies to any couple looking for a creative, caring, and efficient officiant to make their special day unforgettable.
Julie & N., 9 months ago
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Today We Become One 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Riverside, 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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L + A Union Ceremonies 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves Riverside, 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
I was so honored to have you stand with us as we said I do! am forever grateful for the love you infused into our ceremony. We also just had so much- fun from writing the ceremony, to the rehearsal and the day of! Love you!
Caitlin S., 10 months ago
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Weddings Royale 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Serves Riverside, 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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Weddings by Christina 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Riverside, CA

My name is Christina, and I’m the heart behind Weddings by Christina, based in Orange, California. As a licensed officiant in 49 states, I’ve had the joy of uniting couples across Southern California and beyond. I love meeting new couples, hearing your unique love story, and helping bring your vision of the perfect ceremony to life. With your input, I design a ceremony that reflects who you are. I’m all about building a strong connection and creating a warm, inclusive space where all love is celebrated. I officiate weddings of all types and also specialize in commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, baby dedications, and memorial services.

Awarded Best of Zola
Christina was absolutely wonderful to work with as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and cared for. We started with a really nice phone conversation where she took the time to truly get to know us and learn about our love story. She created a beautiful, personalized ceremony that felt genuine and perfectly “us.” It was sweet, meaningful, and exactly what we had hoped for. Throughout the entire process, she was always available to answer our questions and made everything feel easy and stress-free. We are so grateful to have had Christina be part of our special day, she made it unforgettable.
Jinju C., 2 months ago
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Blissful Union Wedding Services 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 5 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Riverside, CA
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Welcome! My name is Rev. Lateshia McDonald, and I am passionate about crafting unforgettable moments of love and commitment. Blissful Union Wedding Officiant is here to make your day truly extraordinary. With a unique blend of professionalism and personalization, create ceremonies that reflect your love story. This service includes: License delivery to court clerk Wedding Rehearsal for 1 hour.

Working with Blissful Union Wedding Services was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They maintained open communication throughout our entire planning process, which made coordinating details seamless and stress-free. On our wedding day, they arrived early and went through every element to ensure nothing was overlooked before we walked down the aisle. Their pleasant demeanor put us at ease, and their professionalism was evident in how they handled every aspect of the ceremony. We felt confident knowing they had everything under control, allowing us to focus on enjoying the moment. I'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about making your day special.
Summer S., 3 days ago
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Eve Wedding Services 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Riverside, CA

Marriage is a sacred commitment, and this moment deserves care, intention, and presence. From the questions and nerves to the quiet conversations along the way, our role is to walk with you through it all. We take time to listen and shape a ceremony that feels natural and true to your relationship, while also guiding you through the marriage license process at the County Clerk’s Office of your choice so nothing feels confusing or rushed.

Eve Wedding Services was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding. From the start, they were very responsive, especially by text, which made planning so much easier. Oscar, who officiated our ceremony, did an amazing job throughout the entire process. Eve also helped out on the day of the wedding, and the duo were great and professional. They provided extras like the sand ceremony, which turned out perfectly. Oscar was great at guiding us through getting our marriage license and keeping us updated throughout the whole process. We couldn't have asked for a better officiating team for our special day.
Leann T., 5 months ago
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Pronounced by Patrick 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Riverside, 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 $200
  • Serves Riverside, 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.

Working with Raquel from Romantic Rituals was such a great choice for our wedding day. She kept us in the loop every step of the way and always made us feel heard and respected throughout the planning process. Raquel gave us a detailed script of exactly how our ceremony would flow, which took so much stress out of the equation. On the day of, she kept everything running on time and made sure our ceremony stayed on schedule without feeling rushed. Her professionalism and attention to detail really showed, and we felt completely prepared walking down the aisle. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to make our day special.
Pedro V., a month ago
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Danny Bias Weddings | Wedding Officiant & Day of Wedding Coordinator 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Riverside, CA

Danny Bias Weddings creates calm, deeply personal wedding ceremonies and day of coordination across Southern California. I help couples stay present and stress free on their wedding day with personalized vows, custom ceremony scripts, and thoughtful planning support. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a full celebration, I tailor every detail to reflect who you are, without pressure, tradition you don’t want, or awkward moments. My approach is warm, grounded, and focused on your experience from start to finish.

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., 10 months ago
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BearSky Ministries 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Riverside, CA

If you're having a Big Bear wedding you need a Big Bear minister! BearSky is a religious non-profit serving those incapable of doing tasks such as snow removal and we also conduct social visits to the isolated. We conduct a variety of good works for the community and all this is funded by weddings! I can marry you at the top of a mountain or a traditional ceremony. From jumping the broom, pagan ceremonies, or a traditional Christian ceremony I can do it all with grace and humor.

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our officiant. From the very beginning, he brought such warmth, professionalism, and genuine care to the entire process. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, understand our story, and thoughtfully incorporate those details into a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful. On the day of the wedding, he created such a calm and reassuring presence. His delivery was heartfelt, engaging, and perfectly balanced with emotion and lightness—there wasn’t a dry eye, but there were also plenty of smiles and laughter. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and memorable the ceremony was, and that’s entirely thanks to him. He didn’t just “officiate”—he elevated the entire experience and set the tone for the rest of our day. We felt completely seen, celebrated, and supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for someone who will make your ceremony unforgettable, we wholeheartedly recommend him. We feel incredibly lucky to have had him be part of such an important moment in our lives. BEST OF ALL...... HE STEPPED ASIDE FOR "THE SHOT" when we kissed we didn't even have to ask!
Mandi W., 2 months ago
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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves Riverside, 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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Tim Lukei- The Wedding Pastors 
  • Offers 3 ceremony types
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Riverside, 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 (14 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $495
  • Serves Riverside, 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.

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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, 9 months ago
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Love Story Vows 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $395
  • Serves Riverside, CA for additional fees

My only job is to make sure that you both have a wonderful ceremony that feels right to you. It should be memorable for the right reasons, have some laughter, a little bit of romance, and show your love for each other. I have packages that will capture your personal love story and your ceremony will definitely Not be long and boring! I just married my 677th couple since 2016. The process is easy and stress free for you. As a former wedding planner, your ceremony should flow smoothly and I will help you feel calm and actually enjoy your ceremony!

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Heidi was great to work with from start to finish. She is kind, charismatic, and experienced, and has a ton of fun stories to tell. She helps you create a ceremony that's fun and personal. Day-of, she was super supportive in hectic moments even before the ceremony and helped keep things under control. Many of our guests asked us where we found Heidi or told us how much they loved our ceremony, and we would have been lost planning it without her guidance.
Jake B., 7 months ago
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Love-N-Promises 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $120
  • Serves Riverside, 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., 7 months ago
Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Riverside, CA

Lawrence E. Adjah, MBA, M.Ed, M.Div. is a pastor, marriage counselor and best-selling author on relationships. Lawrence specializes in marriage counseling and one-on-one spiritual advisory. He approaches his guidance in a biblically based, structured, relatable, and systematic manner, with clear owned outcomes and next steps. Lawrence will guide you through the wedding planning process with warmth, intentionality and clarity. Lawrence offers a wide array of services to guide you through your wedding and beyond. He provides both wedding officiating services and vow renewals, as well as pre-marital counseling and ongoing marriage counseling.

My husband and I worked with Pastor Lawrence for a year of faith-based pre-marital counseling and had an amazing experience. We, like many couples, went into our first session thinking we’d already discussed the most important topics and we’d maybe need to do 3 formal pre-marital counseling sessions. Our first session was so impactful that we immediately decided that we wanted a full year of counseling. That decision, we believe, completely changed the trajectory of our marriage. Pastor Lawrence asked difficult, thought-provoking questions that helped us see our relationship (with each other and with God) in new ways, and each session left us feeling better equipped for marriage than we ever expected. His depth of knowledge, approachability, and ability to guide meaningful, relevant conversations aimed at aligning us as one—even when we thought we had nothing new to discuss—was truly a gift. We are so grateful for the wisdom and encouragement he poured into us throughout this process and would highly recommend him to any couple who is looking to build a strong, Christ-centered foundation going into their marriage.
Veronica B., 9 months ago

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