Dearly Beloved


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About Dearly Beloved

Dearly Beloved

Professional Officiant

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.

What sets me apart as a wedding officiant is my attention to detail, my strong, clear orator’s voice, and—above all—my commitment to creating a safe and meaningful space for anyone who wants to say “I do.” I take the time to understand your story and your values, ensuring your ceremony feels personal, authentic, and truly unforgettable.

In three words: Confident, Positive, Thoughtful

Best of Zola 2026

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Interfaith
  • Other

Dearly Beloved packages

My One and Only

Description

Fully personalized ceremony weaving your love story throughout the ceremony Two personalized ceremonial moment of your choice—such as a remembrance, special reading, introduction the couple or charge to the couple. Signing and mailing of your marriage license 30-Minute Zoom Meeting: For discussing ceremony details and personal preferences Responsive communication via email, text, or phone based on your preference throughout the planning process.

What’s included
  • 2 ceremonial moments,Signing and Return of License

Meet Me at the Alter

Description

Perfect for couples who want a sweet and simple ceremony with just the right amount of personalization. This package includes a basic ceremony script with one custom element, unlimited communication, and full handling of your marriage license—delivered with professionalism, flexibility, and care every step of the way.

What’s included
  • 1 Ceremonial moments signing, returning of license

Symbolic Ceremony

Description

Perfect for couples who want a sweet and simple ceremony with just the right amount of personalization. This package includes a thoughtfully crafted symbolic ceremony script with one custom element, unlimited communication, and a meaningful, professionally delivered ceremony—designed to honor your love story with flexibility, care, and intention every step of the way. NO LEGAL DOCUMENTS ARE FILED WITH THIS CEREMONY. This is a symbolic celebration only. No license filed.

What’s included
  • One personalized ceremonial moment

Reviews

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6 reviews

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    Marta F.

    Mar 3, 2026

    Best Day Ever

    Having Dearly Beloved officiate our wedding was the best decision we could have made. Joel was tireless in his efforts to provide us with the most special ceremony, perfectly tailored to us and our specific requests. Incredibly thoughtful, kind, and helpful, we couldn’t have asked for a better start to our special day than the one Joel provided for us.

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    Cheyenne M.

    Nov 8, 2025

    Wife

    Dearly Beloved was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. Their communication leading up to the big day was concise, clear and consistent, which helped put us at ease. On the day of, they were excited, energetic and concise in their delivery of the ceremony. They arrived on time and were efficient in keeping the ceremony running smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to make our special day so memorable.

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    Vanessa J.

    Nov 7, 2025

    Dearly Beloved is the best!

    From the very first interaction, Joel at Dearly Beloved was incredibly thorough, confident, and insightful in guiding us through the ceremony planning process. Joel took the time to understand our vision and provided thoughtful suggestions that made our ceremony feel truly special and personal. On the day of, his warm and reassuring presence set the perfect tone, helping my husband and I stay present and focused on the significance of the moment. Joel's attention to detail and investment in our celebration was evident in every aspect, from the layout of the ceremony to the seamless handling of our marriage license. Dearly Beloved truly provided the best officiating experience, and I am so grateful we chose them to be a part of our special day.

  • JJ

    Jonathan J.

    Nov 7, 2025

    Jennings Wedding

    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.

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    Victoria V.

    Aug 15, 2025

    No better officiant

    Dearly Beloved was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From the moment we first spoke with Joel, their communication style was sincere, efficient, and thoughtful. The quality of his work was high, thoroughly researched, and deeply compassionate. He went above and beyond to incorporate special traditions from my cultural background, as well as including our family and friends in meaningful ways throughout the ceremony. Joel was kind, happy, and lovable, and truly made our special day even more magical. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to guide us through this momentous occasion.