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Licensed Wedding Officiant

Wedding Officiant in Riverside, CA

Whether it’s twenty minutes at the courthouse or a full ceremony at the Mission Inn, I’ll officiate your wedding and sign off on your license the same day so it’s done right.

What I Help With

A Ceremony That Sounds Like You, Not a Script

Some couples want ten minutes and a signature. Others want a full ceremony with readings, vows they wrote themselves, and a crowd watching. I do both, and I’d rather sit down with you first than hand you a generic script.

I officiate at the Mission Inn, Fairmount Park, the UCR Botanic Gardens, backyards, and the courthouse — basically anywhere in Riverside CA you’ve already picked or are still deciding on. After the ceremony, I sign and file your marriage license so that part’s handled too.

Courthouse Elopements

Quick, simple, and legally complete — good for couples who don’t want a production.

Venue Ceremonies

Full ceremonies at the Mission Inn, Fairmount Park, or wherever you’ve booked.

Custom Vows & Readings

I’ll help you build a ceremony that actually sounds like the two of you.

Vow Renewals

For couples who want to mark an anniversary or just say it again.

What's Included

Ceremony Packages

These are starting points, not rigid packages — most couples mix and match. Tell me what you’re picturing and I’ll put together something that fits.

Ceremony Packages

Package	Included	Notes
Courthouse Elopement	Included	Short ceremony, license signing, witness if you need one
Standard Ceremony (up to 30 min)	Included	Traditional or custom script, rehearsal call beforehand
Custom Vows Consultation	Included	One planning call to go over your ceremony together
Extended Ceremony / Rehearsal Visit	Add-On	For larger ceremonies that want an in-person rehearsal
Marriage License Filing	Included	I file it with Riverside County after the ceremony
Travel Outside Riverside County	Add-On	Mileage fee applies past a certain distance

How It Works

From a Phone Call to "I Do"

We Talk Through What You Want

A quick call or text to figure out the date, venue, and how formal you’re picturing.

We Plan the Ceremony

If you want custom vows or readings, we’ll go over the wording together before the day.

I Show Up Ready

I arrive early, confirm the license paperwork, and get the timing sorted with your photographer or planner.

I Sign & File the License

After the ceremony, I sign your license and submit it to Riverside CA so it’s official.

Why Choose Us

What Couples Have Said

I write or help write a ceremony that actually sounds like you, not a template
I handle the license filing myself, so you don’t have to worry about that step
I show up early and stay out of your photographer’s way
I’m comfortable with both quiet courthouse elopements and full ceremonies
I’ll do a rehearsal call beforehand if you want one — no extra pressure if you don’t
I’m also a notary, so if you need anything else signed that day, I can usually help

Common Questions

Wedding Officiant FAQs

Do you write the ceremony or do we?

Either way works. Some couples want me to handle the whole thing, others want to write their own vows and have me fill in the rest. We’ll figure out what you want on our first call.

Can you officiate at the courthouse?

I can meet you at the Riverside County Clerk’s office for a courthouse-style elopement, or we can do something similar at a park or your home if you’d rather skip the building.

Do you sign the marriage license?

Yes — that’s part of what I do. After the ceremony, I sign it and file it with Riverside CA so the marriage is legally recorded.

How far in advance should we book?

Popular dates and venues like the Mission Inn fill up months ahead, but I can often work with shorter notice for smaller ceremonies. Reach out as soon as you have a date in mind.