Dearly Beloved

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Pricing

Prices start at $250

Packages

Prices start at $250

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

Price$395

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

Price$295

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

Price$250

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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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

13 reviews

  • Q

    Quinn

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 22, 2026

    Perfect choice!!

    Booking Dearly Beloved was such an excellent choice for our wedding, he was super accommodating with our request, while still providing an amazing personalized ceremony. He was also early and super friendly and professional.

  • LB

    Lillie B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 10, 2026

    Perfection

    From our first conversation with Joel from Dearly Beloved, we knew we had found the right officiant for our wedding. He was patient and willing to revise our ceremony script multiple times to capture exactly what we wanted, never rushing us through the process. Beyond the ceremony itself, he took time to meet with our families before the wedding, which helped everyone feel at ease and connected. His calm approach and down-to-earth personality made the entire experience feel natural and stress-free. We genuinely couldn't find anything to complain about—he delivered perfection and showed us that he truly cared about making our day special. We'd recommend Dearly Beloved to any couple looking for an officiant who listens and goes the extra mile.

  • TA

    Tiffany C a.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 28, 2026

    Best Officiant!

    Joel did an amazing job learning our story and personalizing our ceremony script. Joel has beautiful energy and we were excited to book him for our special day! Thanks so much Joel!

    Joel Parada•Jun 28, 2026

    Tiffany and Melanie, thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. Y’all were amazing and I’m so happy for you both!

  • HW

    Holly W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 30, 2026

    Highly Recommend Dearly Beloved

    We really enjoyed working with Joel from Dearly Beloved. From our first conversation, he was warm and attentive, making sure he understood exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. Joel let us review different versions of the ceremony material so we could feel confident about every word, and he was adaptable when we needed to make changes or wanted his suggestions. He responded quickly to our questions and truly cared about making our day special. The ceremony was exceptional and felt completely personal to us. We would definitely recommend Dearly Beloved to any couple looking for an officiant who listens and delivers.

  • J

    Jenna

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 26, 2026

    Amazing !

    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.

Established in 2025
Yes! All of our ceremonies can be personalized. We offer multiple packages and add-ons to match the level of personalization you’re looking for, and we’re also happy to keep it simple—whatever best fits your style and budget.
Yes! I love officiating vow renewals and symbolic ceremonies for couples who are already legally married. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate your love and commitment.
No, I do not provide or require premarital counseling. My focus is on creating secular and modern ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique story and style.
Yes, I do offer rehearsals upon request. They are not included in my packages and are available for an additional fee with advanced notice. Travel fees may also apply depending on the location.
I’m based in Temecula but happily travel throughout Southern California and beyond. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.

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