"I'm not THAT kind of minister!"
Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead
Travel area: Within 50 miles See details
I'm Reverend Brian from BearSky Ministries, a wedding officiant in Big Bear, CA. If you want a Big Bear wedding, you need a Big Bear Officiant!
I am known for my ability to make every couple feel comfortable, and I will do my very best to make your day memorable for you and your guests. I can perform the ceremony of your choice, help you write it, or even write it for you!
I perform a wide variety of services. Handfasting, a standard Western/Christian Wedding, or even an intimate elopement? I can do that. You want to get married on a mountaintop? How about on a boat? Maybe a 4x4 wedding? I can even hike with you to a lovely place with a witness and marry you right there!
For smaller crowds - no microphone needed - I can project. My public speaking experience is very broad, and I love to see couples in love in front of me, ready to commit to a live together. I can project gravitas or be lighthearted. It all depends on what kind of ceremony you envision!
I feel there is something special in the connection between humans, especially when we connect in nature.
At BearSky Ministries, we help our elderly neighbors in Southern California with selfless acts of service, building open and optimistic trust in our mountain communities. We fund these endeavors through wedding officiating and other fundraising.
Veteran-owned Business
1+ year in business
Speaks English
Just me
Details
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Interfaith
Pagan
Secular
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wiccan
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.01 reviews
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5.0
3/28/2026
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. From our very first conversation, it was clear that they genuinely cared about getting to know us as a couple—n...
ot just our story, but what makes our relationship unique.
He took the time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and craft a ceremony that felt completely personal and meaningful.
On the big day, everything was absolutely seamless. His presence was warm, calm, and engaging, which helped put us (and our nerves!) at ease right away. The ceremony struck the perfect balance between heartfelt and lighthearted—there were moments of laughter, moments of emotion, and an overall sense that this was *our* story being told in the most beautiful way.
So many of our guests commented afterward on how incredible the ceremony was and how much they loved the officiant. He partied with us all day! It truly set the tone for the entire day.
If you’re looking for someone who is professional, personable, and deeply invested in making your ceremony unforgettable, we can’t recommend him highly enough. Brian played such an important role in one of the most meaningful moments of our lives, and we will cherish that moment with him for the rest of our lives.
Response from BearSky Ministries on 04/03/2026
Mandi:
I appreciate the review! Your wedding was a lot of fun and the people were top no...
tch. It is not everyday I get to attend all the festivities.
Brian
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