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Cali Officiants

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California Officiants & Elopements

You’re engaged! Congratulations on reaching this huge milestone in your life – now it’s time to plan your special day, and Cali Officiants would love to be part of it! Recognized as the premier wedding officiant service in the state, our California officiants have been creating unique wedding ceremonies for more than a decade. With a planning process that’s both fun and convenient, and ceremony services that honor all couples, our clients and their guests alike rave about our experienced team of professional wedding officiants.

Please use the “Check Availability” button to connect with us – we can’t wait to help you create your own magical and memorable wedding ceremony!

Wedding Ceremony Packages

An additional fee may be required based on the ceremony's location. These prices assume less than a 30-minute drive from your officiant's location. A marriage license must be obtained by the couple, however we are happy to provide direction and answer questions about the process. Following your ceremony, your assigned Officiant will return the signed license to the appropriate government office.
 

The Signature Ceremony

A ceremony that actually feels like you — not something pulled from a template

California weddings tend to be anything but standard — ocean views, vineyards, private estates, mountaintops. The ceremony should rise to meet that setting, not feel like the generic part of the day.

That’s where we come in.

We build your ceremony from the ground up, based on who you are and how your relationship has unfolded. Through a thoughtful questionnaire and a real conversation, we get a clear sense of your dynamic, your story, and what matters most to you — then shape a ceremony that reflects it naturally.

The result is something your guests don’t just sit through — they connect with it. It feels real, grounded, and personal without being overdone.

This is the experience most of our California couples are looking for: intentional, memorable, and completely their own.

What you’ll experience

  • Personal consultation + in-depth relationship questionnaire
  • A fully custom-written ceremony that reflects your story and tone
  • Flexible vow options — write your own or use a guided format
  • Optional unity rituals (wine box, handfasting, sand ceremony, and more)
  • Opportunities to include family or meaningful tributes
  • Rehearsal guidance + coordination with your planner or venue
  • Marriage license signing and filing

Investment
Starting at $1,200
Travel may apply depending on location

California dates — especially peak season weekends — tend to book quickly. Reaching out early makes all the difference.

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The Classic Ceremony

Clean, meaningful, and beautifully handled

Not every couple wants a fully custom-written ceremony — but that doesn’t mean it should feel impersonal.

The Classic Ceremony is a well-crafted, thoughtfully structured experience that covers everything you need, delivered with warmth and professionalism. Whether your preference leans spiritual, secular, or somewhere in between, we guide the ceremony so it feels smooth, grounded, and easy.

This is a great fit for couples planning a streamlined California wedding who still want the ceremony to feel intentional and well done — without a more involved creative process.

What you’ll experience

  • Pre-ceremony consultation
  • Professionally structured ceremony (religious, secular, or blended)
  • Vow exchange and ring ceremony
  • Rehearsal guidance
  • Marriage license signing and filing

Investment
Starting at $900
Travel may apply depending on location

If you decide you’d like to incorporate a custom love story or a unity ritual, you can always expand into the Signature Ceremony.

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The Legal Ceremony

Simple, private, and handled with care

For couples who want to keep things minimal — whether you’re eloping, planning something small, or just taking care of the legal side — we offer a straightforward option that still honors the moment.

We meet, complete a brief ceremony (or signing), and take care of the legal requirements so everything is properly handled.

It’s simple, but still meaningful.

What you’ll experience

  • Short ceremony or signing appointment
  • Marriage license completion and filing

Investment
Starting at $300
Travel may apply depending on location

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California Wedding Officiant – Wedding Officiant Services in California

Creating unique and personalized wedding ceremonies for each of our wedding couples is our pride and joy at Cali Officiants. For all weddings, large or small, indoor or outdoor, from intimate California elopements to grand celebrations, we place the emphasis on your story and your vows, and we make your wedding ceremony truly your own. We also make the process of securing an amazing California wedding officiant easy – we have a team of wedding officiants in California ready to serve you, we offer a completely paperless booking system that enables you to do everything online, and we provide you with the ability to meet with your officiant before you sign a contract. Our priority is making this part of your wedding planning, as well as the ceremony itself, a true highlight of your big day!

We are proud to have created a team of diverse and talented wedding officiants, and we feel lucky for the opportunity to perform beautiful wedding ceremonies for all couples. Whatever your wedding style, personality or priorities for your wedding, our officiants will bring them to life in a custom ceremony created just for you.

What’s more, wedding venues throughout the state welcome our professional California wedding officiant team because of the quality we deliver, and reputable and discerning wedding professionals are happy to refer us because of the attentive service we provide. Our reputation is backed by many wedding industry awards and glowing reviews. For your convenience, we also provide up-to-date information on how to obtain a California marriage license.

When you’re ready to learn more and to begin planning your own wedding ceremony, please visit our Wedding Officiant Services page as well as our Frequently Asked Questions page, and be sure to contact us as soon as possible so we can confirm our availability for your date. Our client base is spread throughout the state of California and we tend to be booked up quickly, so we hope to hear from you very soon!

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