Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky


Pricing

Prices start at $495

Packages

Prices start at $495


About Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky

Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky

Lead Pastor

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.

Why Couples Love Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky Couples rave about Pastor Joshua’s warm professionalism and knack for personalization. From heartfelt readings to ceremonies filled with meaningful touches, he knows how to create moments that linger in your memory. His dedication has earned him glowing reviews and multiple Couples’ Choice Awards. Check out the reviews section to see why so many newlyweds highly recommend him!

In three words: Calm, Confident, Creative

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Services

Ceremony types

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

Religious affiliations

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Secular

Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky packages

Wedding Ceremony + Premarital Counseling

Description

You can build your marriage on more than a hope and a prayer. The SYMBIS and SYMBIS+ Assessments gives you a personalized road map to making your marriage everything it was meant to be.

What’s included
  • Ceremony Details Meeting
  • Day of Wedding Officiating
  • Ceremony Script Draft Reviews
  • Marriage Licence Processing/Records
  • Five Sessions of Premarital Counseling
  • SYMBIS Premarital Assessment ($50 Value)

Personalized/Unity Ceremony

Description

Our Most Popular Wedding Officiating Package Experience peace of mind knowing your ceremony will be meaningful, personal, and exactly what you’ve envisioned. I’ll work alongside my assistant Jennifer to walk you through each step, offering expert guidance and thoughtful ideas to make your ceremony unforgettable.

What’s included
  • Ceremony Details Meeting
  • Ceremony Script Draft Reviews
  • Any Unity Ceremony (Unity Candle, Sand, Communion)
  • Marriage Licence Processing/Records
  • Coordinations with your Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Officiant + Day of Coordinator

Description

The Dream Team: Pastor Josh & Coordinator Jennifer Maglio With over 20 years of experience working side by side, Pastor Josh and wedding coordinator Jennifer Maglio have helped countless couples create unforgettable ceremonies. Their seamless teamwork, attention to detail, and shared passion for meaningful weddings ensure that your special moment is smooth, stress-free, and deeply personal. From planning to “I do,” you're in expert hands.

What’s included
  • Day of Wedding Officiating (Pastor Josh)
  • Day of Coordination (Jennifer Maglio)
  • Ceremony Details Meeting: Pastor Josh & Jennifer
  • Marriage Licence Processing/Records
  • Rehearsal Coordination (Jennifer Maglio)
  • Vendor Management (Jennifer Maglio)
  • Ceremony Script Draft Reviews

Just The "I Do's"

Description

Short & Sweet Basic Wedding Ceremony No frills—just the good stuff. This 15-minute ceremony includes elegant words about love and marriage, the classic “I Do’s,” traditional repeat-after-me vows, and a meaningful ring exchange. Quick, heartfelt, and beautifully simple—you’ll be married before you know it!

What’s included
  • Day of Wedding Officiating

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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19 reviews

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    Cece

    Rating: 5
    Jul 8

    Cece & Felix

    From our first conversation with Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky, we knew we had found the right person to officiate our wedding. He had this gift for making us feel comfortable and relaxed while also taking the ceremony seriously, which meant the world to us. Joshua and Jennifer took the time to learn our story and wrote a script that felt personal and true to who we are as a couple. His spiritual approach brought depth to our vows without ever feeling heavy or preachy. On the day of, he kept everything flowing smoothly and his warmth made our guests feel the love in the room. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and would absolutely recommend him to any couple looking for someone who will make their ceremony feel genuine and special.

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    Vanessa R.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 16, 2026

    Best Pastor for our Special Day

    Working with Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky was such a smooth experience from our first zoom call, to meeting in person and sharing our story from start to finish. His assistant Jennifer was so amazing through all the planning process and staying in touch with me every step of the way and making sure everything was perfect for the big day. When it came time for the big day before the ceremony started Pastor Joshua came to see each of us separately to bring a sense a calmness and reassurance. During the ceremony, Pastor Joshua was amazing —he shared our love story and tied in our religious beliefs as well, and it felt like we were being married by family rather than someone we'd just hired. Coming from a religious family with pastors it was such a blessing to have my family positively comment on our ceremony. Thank you Pastor Joshua you truly are amzing we are so glad you made our ceremony so special. You truly are one of a kind, and would recommend you to any couple.

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    Christa A.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 15, 2026

    Our recommendation for Pastor Josh

    Having Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky officiate our wedding was such a blessing, especially since he's been a family friend and our church pastor for years. From start to finish, he was organized and open to our ideas, which made the planning process easy and stress-free. What really stood out was how he brought genuine passion to the ceremony and helped us feel at ease about every detail. He gave us thoughtful recommendations that made our day flow smoothly, and we trusted his guidance completely. His faith and care for our relationship shined through in every interaction, and he created a ceremony that truly felt like ours. We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us.

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    Alex

    Rating: 5
    Jun 12, 2026

    Pastor Joshua was Phenomenal

    Working with Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky was a dream from start to finish. His assistant was so helpful during the planning process, staying in touch with us every step of the way and making sure everything was perfect for our big day. When it came time for the ceremony, Pastor Joshua was incredible—he brought so much warmth and genuine care to every word he spoke, and it felt like we were being married by family rather than someone we'd just hired. The service was filled with kindness and heart, and we were so grateful when he welcomed us to his church and made us feel at home there. Pastor Joshua is truly one of a kind, and we can't recommend him highly enough to other couples looking for an officiant who will make their ceremony feel personal and meaningful.

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    Cody and C.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 12, 2026

    The perfect day and pastor.

    Pastor Joshua was the perfect choice for us as the one to lead us into our marriage in front of our friends, family and God. His sincerity and commitment to the sacredness of the marriage ceremony was present in our initial meeting and on the day of the wedding. His confidence on the day was the reassurance my wife and I both needed when stress and emotions were running high and the moment had come for us to look into each others’ eyes and make our verbal commitment to God. Joshua was there, steady like a rock. We will forever be grateful for his willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to lead him and his heart on our special day.


Preferred vendors of Pastor Joshua Kapchinsky


I officiated my first wedding 24 years ago! I still love it.
Over 500. I have never missed one or been late!
Yes, let's talk.
I don't usually do rehearsals. If your wedding coordinator is good, there is typically no need for me to be there. But I can come for an extra fee.
Yes, this is common these days.
I do provide, but do not require, premarital counseling. I am passionate about healthy marriages, so we could even do marriage counseling after your wedding!