The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in San Francisco, CA

The Best Wedding Ceremony Officiants in San Francisco, CA

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22 Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA

Shundo David Haye, Zen Priest 

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400

I have been a Zen Priest since 2009, and have been officiating weddings since 2011. To everything I do I bring fifteen years of residential zen training at San Francisco Zen Center, including five years of intense monastic training at Tassajara, and many silent retreats. As a wedding officiant I am proud to have performed many same-sex marriages, and many of the couples I have married have been multi-cultural. I am often asked to wear my Buddhist robes for the ceremony, but that is entirely up to the couple. Ceremonies have ranged in size from the couple, me and the photographer, to much more formal settings for up to two hundred people.

As fellow meditators, it was a joy to have Shundo officiate our wedding. Shundo's communication style was clear, helpful, and timely throughout the process. He gladly scheduled Zoom calls to learn more about us and to guide us through the vows process (one that we were unknowledgeable about XD). He was also very flexible when we wanted to change how the ceremony was structured. Shundo's work was sincere, compassionate, happy, and joyful. We're grateful that Shundo traveled all the way from San Francisco to Saratoga for our wedding and also mailed in our marriage certificate. Shundo's warm smile and presence truly made our special day even more memorable. Thank you c: - Allie & Eric
Allison W., a month ago
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L + A Union Ceremonies 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves San Francisco, 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.

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We are so grateful we found Lilian of L A Union Ceremonies to officiate our wedding. Though she’s based in SoCal, she flew up to San Francisco for our ceremony, and from start to finish she was an absolute joy to work with. When looking for an officiant, we wanted someone non-traditional to match the kind of ceremony we envisioned - bride and groom walking down the aisle together, no wedding processional or religious elements, and none of the “standard” wedding language that didn’t fit us. Lilian put us completely at ease. She clearly cares deeply about her work and pours so much love into the process, from having us each complete a thoughtful questionnaire to custom-writing a ceremony script that felt like “us,” to helping along the way with things like last-minute support for vows. On the day of, she was the calming presence we needed - talking us through our nerves right beforehand so we could truly enjoy the moment. Her attention to detail continued all the way through, even down to sending us a photo of her mailing off our signed marriage license application. And afterward, she surprised us with a thoughtful keepsake that showed just how much she goes the extra mile for her couples. If you want a true partner in creating a meaningful, personalized ceremony, Lilian should absolutely be your go-to. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
Emily K., 4 months ago
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The Out Officiant 

5.0

  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $187
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

Hola, I’m Ernesto (he/him/él), The Out Officiant! Ordained by the ULC, I began officiating in 2019 and bring heart, humor, and authenticity to every ceremony. As a gay Latino who’s been through wedding planning myself, I know how vital it is to feel seen and supported. I specialize in LGBTQ+, bilingual, and multicultural weddings, always inclusive, personalized, and stress-free. Based in El Cerrito, my fee varies by distance. Let’s create a ceremony that celebrates your love story!

Ernesto is the best officiant! He met with us prior to see what we would like incorporated into the ceremony, he showed up last minute to our rehearsal after we forgot to tell him about it, and overall incorporated his humor/personality to make our ceremony truly special! Highly recommend him!
Fahima, 7 months ago
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Pronounced by Patrick 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves San Francisco, 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!

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Patrick did a wonderful job at our wedding. He talked us through all the steps leading up to it, helped my husband coordinate a sweet surprise and had the perfect energy to engage our guests and help tell our story. I highly recommend Patrick!
Katie, 9 months ago
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Knots & Vows Sonoma 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

With years of experience and a passion for celebrating love in all its forms, I create meaningful, personalized ceremonies for weddings and civil unions across the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether your style is traditional, modern, spiritual, secular, or something totally unique—I’m here to support your vision and help bring it to life. I’d be honored to be an important part of your big day.

My wife, Laura, and I were very pleased with Emilio Garcia officiating our wedding. He had a calming, natural ability that helped our guests feel welcomed and part of a truly joyous occasion. We had met with him prior to the ceremony and said a little humor would be good and he provided it with charm. Two thumbs up!
Armando and L., 8 months ago
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I Do X Two 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

I love working with couples to write a ceremony that is authentic to their love story and with all the details they envision. I've officiated estate-sized wine country weddings and those at the Ritz; to ceremonies in art galleries and country clubs, to shoreline and backyard elopements, and vow renewals at a family picnic or a restaurant--each one just as special as the other.

Saundra at I Do X Two was the perfect wedding officiant for our special day. From our very first interaction, she was personable, sweet, and attentive, making the process of getting married feel intimate, easy, and efficient. Saundra made it so easy for me to not worry about a thing - she handled all of the details with professionalism and care, allowing my husband and I to simply enjoy the moment. I would highly recommend I Do X Two to any couple looking for a warm, experienced professional to officiate their wedding.
Kiana, 5 months ago
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Vo’Lux Vows 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $1,675
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

As an Army veteran and ordained minister, I’m dedicated to guiding couples through one of life’s most meaningful moments. With a heart for helping others and a passion for creating memorable experiences, I brings warmth, authenticity, and intention to every ceremony I officiate. I’m also a commissioned notary in the state of Alabama and I offer notary services to couples, making it easier to complete their marriage license without any additional cost, streamlining the process and ensuring every detail is handled with care.

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Jasmine made us feel completely comfortable and welcomed. She was organized and professional, but also super warm and easy to talk to. It was clear that she creates a space where LGBTQ couples and all clients feel included and respected. Everything went smoothly, and we never felt rushed or stressed. It just made the whole process feel easy, personal, and joyful. Thank you so much!
Arielle & S., 3 months ago
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Minister Maggie 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $525
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

I don’t do cookie-cutter ceremonies. I create personalized wedding ceremonies that reflect who you are and what you value as a couple. I want each word to be based on what matters most to you as you join your lives in marriage. We’ll work together to create your perfect ceremony, and I will help you find ways to make your wedding meaningful for yourselves as well as your families and friends. When I lead the ceremony, I’ll speak from my heart with sincerity and joy. Working with you and being at your wedding is an honor I do not take lightly. It would be a privilege to be part of your special day.

The Mountain Terrace has had the pleasure of working many weddings with Maggie Beretz over the years and she is one of the best officiants you’ll find! Her ceremonies are always so meaningful and heartfelt. And her calm demeanor and professionalism puts everyone at ease on the wedding day…our staff included! She’s incredibly easy to work with and helps couples craft a ceremony that is personal and tailored to them. If you’re looking for a wedding officiant, she is an amazing choice!
Kristy M., 8 months ago
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Sunshine Marriages 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

Sunshine Marriages est. 2024 Where love knows no boundaries! Every couple deserves a beautiful, unforgettable wedding day. Our journey started when a dear friend asked us to officiate their wedding—that moment ignited our passion for uniting couples in love. We quickly realized the need for trusted, inclusive officiants specializing in LGBTQ+ weddings in California. Let’s work together to create unforgettable memories on your special day. Join us in saying “I do” surrounded by love and acceptance. Welcome to our community!

Sunshine Marriages was an excellent choice for our wedding officiant. From the start, their communication was clear, responsive, and respectful. They were incredibly organized and efficient in ensuring our ceremony ran smoothly. The officiant provided thoughtful ideas that helped make our wedding day special and personal. We appreciated their professionalism and attentiveness throughout the entire process. Sunshine Marriages played an integral role in making our wedding day perfect.
Fatima C., 22 days ago
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Tomorro Ceremonies 

5.0

  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $475
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

Hi, I’m Ebbony – a Bay Area wedding officiant with over 15 years in the industry, from luxury hotels to heartfelt ceremonies. I create warm, modern weddings that feel personal, inclusive, and totally you. Originally from Australia, I support my family’s venue, Bidja Estate, remotely from San Francisco. I’m here to guide you through every step – from vows to paperwork – with heart, humour, and a love of chocolate and spicy margaritas. Serving all couples across the Bay, Sonoma, Napa & beyond.

Ebbony is a terrific officiant and handled our ceremony so well. Her process and scriptwriting gave us such a sweet and memorable wedding ceremony. Our guests even mentioned how touching and meaningful it was. Thank you so much!
Kelsey N., 4 months ago
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Weddings Of Heart 
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $525
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

As Dr. Lili Goodman Freitas, a non-denominational wedding officiant since 1983, I bring over 40 years of heartfelt experience to your special day in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Specializing in Marriage, Renewal of Vows, and Commitment ceremonies, I provide a unique blend of grace, insight, and humor, ensuring your union is celebrated with the reverence and joy it deserves.

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Ceremonies For Sacred Days 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

I collaborate with the wedding couple to design and write a deeply personal custom wedding script and then coach their designated officiant to deliver it with ease and joy. After officiating over 600 ceremonies, I am now collaborating with couples to design and write their wedding ceremony and then coaching a friend or family member to deliver it with ease and joy. Over half the weddings in the United States are now performed by family or friends because it creates tremendous warmth and intimacy in the ceremony. However, asking someone to write and officiate a complete wedding ceremony can be overwhelming if they have never done it before.

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San Francisco Wedding Ceremony - Beautiful Ceremonies! 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves San Francisco, CA

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding to the love of your life! Let's create the wedding ceremony of your dreams. Your ceremony is uniquely crafted to reflect your love story—authentic, deeply personal, and full of heartfelt warmth. It's a celebration of two individuals coming together as one, filled with joy and meaning.

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[Online Only] Vowed and Clear Remote Weddings 
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $299
  • Serves San Francisco, 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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Blissful & Blessed Unions 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves San Francisco, CA for additional fees

Hi, I’m Yvonne — Lead Officiant - Founder, and your personal hype woman for one of the biggest moments of your life. I am Texas based and I’ve married over 400 couples, and no two love stories have ever been the same. I started officiating as a tribute to my sister, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. She loved us all deeply and wholeheartedly, and celebrating life’s big moments without her was the hardest part of losing her. Helping couples honor their journey and love story has been my way of healing — one beautiful, heartfelt ceremony at a time. Whether your vows are traditional, bilingual, or totally outside the box, I’m here for it. ♥

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We are so pleased with our decision to have Yvonne officiate our wedding! From our first meeting, she greeted us with such bubbly enthusiasm that we felt an instant connection. She took the time to learn about our love story. Her sweet and compassionate nature truly showed as she guided us through the vows, making both us and our guests feel at ease. We received so many compliments on how personal and heartfelt the ceremony was. Yvonne was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, answering all our questions and checking in with us. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a joyful and memorable wedding experience!
Kiana J., 8 months ago
Matt Kovatchis Speaks 

5.0

  • Offers 7 ceremony types
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Francisco, 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., 3 months ago
Love-N-Promises 

5.0

  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $120
  • Serves San Francisco, 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., 2 months ago
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Katherine Hunter Celebrant 

5.0

  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves San Francisco, CA for additional fees

Katherine Hunter is a wedding officiant based in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania. She has specialized in custom, (mostly) non-religious wedding ceremonies since 2017. A long-time LGBTQ ally, she joyfully celebrates all love!

If you're looking for a unique, custom wedding ceremony, I highly recommend Katherine Hunter! When we first started planning our wedding, we knew that we wanted a non-religious ceremony but we weren't sure where to look. We enjoyed working with Katherine throughout the wedding planning process. She was responsive whenever we had questions and she was patient as we were navigating a lot of life changes while we planned our wedding. At the beginning of the planning process, we filled out questionnaires and Katherine used them to create the perfect custom ceremony for us. Throughout the process, we were able to review drafts of the ceremony and make any changes we felt were necessary. We loved how our final wedding ceremony was a true representation of us as both individuals and as a couple.
Steph R., a month ago

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