About this vendor
Custom Wedding Ceremonies is an award winning officient/Celebrant service providing wedding ceremonies to Southern California for the past 3 decades. Her Mission: To Restore the Value and Meaning of the Ceremony that unites every couple we serve. Custom Wedding Ceremonies works personally with every couple to design a wedding ceremony that matches their unique Love Story. We bring our experience, creativity and excellence to religious, non-denominational, Inter-Faith, LGBTQ, or an alternative ceremonies that capture the theme that unites the couple. Our work is personal: "It gives us great joy to launch a couple into a wonderful future together." Custom Wedding Ceremonies is "all in" with and for every couple we serve in SoCal and beyond.
Details
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Baha'i Faith
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Catholic
- Mormon
- Orthodox
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
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Marsha was intuitive, compassionate, encompassing, encouraging and powerful! All of our needs were respected and her additions to the material were perfect.
Marsha has so much grace ! I highly recommend her for your ceremony. She helped us create a unique program and spoke beautifully.
Marsha was so incredible. She was very genuine and spent a lot of time with us making sure we had everything we needed in prep for the wedding. She made our ceremony feel so specia...
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Marsha did our spiritual not religious ceremony. It was spectacular. She allowed us to select our own spiritual quotes. There is a lot of flexibility. Her ceremony flowed smoot...
hly and we felt very comfortable with her. She did a great job. Highly recommend!
We were so lucky to get to work with Marsha! From our first phone call to the day of our wedding, we felt that Marsha understood who we are as a couple. She listened attentively an...
d worked thoughtfully to help us create a wedding ceremony that honored our relationship and our individuality. She made our day so special!
My husband and I decided to elope within the week with little thought to any wedding preparations. To say that we were blessed to find that Marsha was available to officiate our we...
dding is an understatement. She was a joy to work with before, during and after the ceremony. She brought a lot of calmness to an otherwise nerve-racking day. She understood and anticipated what we did not know we needed. What would have been a semi-regular event became a unique, thoughtful, fun ceremony full of love and joy. We will cherish it always.
My husband and I just got married on Saturday, and Marsha was the PERFECT officiant for our ceremony for numerous reasons.
Well before the big day, we had a call with Marsha and s...
he intently listened to our love story down to every detail. She was kind, invested, and extremely knowledgeable, guiding us every step of the way on what the ceremony would look like. She even offered up her services if we needed any coaching with our vows! On the day of the ceremony, we felt very comfortable knowing that we were in good hands. She is spiritual and has a great sense of humor. She also has an extremely calming presence, which is SO important for a couple about to profess they love to one another in front of a massive audience! Marsha is amazing at what she does, and she does it with grace, confidence, and love. I would recommend her to everyone! Thank you Marsha for making our big day so incredibly special! đđ»
If I could give her a million stars I would. She is officiant, flexible, heartfelt and above all helpful. She absolutely made us feel like we nothing to worry about. Thank so much ...
for everything! Andrea & Matthew Kobbe
You couldn't ask for a more sincere, more honest, passionate about what she does person to officiate your wedding. We are from Ohio and we wanted to have a beach ceremony. We dec...
ided on Point Dume and had multiple phone conversations with her. Marsha talked to us and gave us options about how the ceremony could go and made us very very comfortable. She gave us options and recommended a sand ceremony which we loved. She also recommended that we write our own vows and we are glad we did. We both felt like she took the time to get to know us. Highly recommend Marsha.
We hadn't met Marsha until the wedding day and she blew us and our families away with her excellent storytelling skills! She set the ceremony up to have our friends laughing and cr...
ying through the whole thing. She has a calm, friendly vibe about her. She was so helpful in the planning process for the ceremony. We are so glad she is the one who married us!
Marsha was warm and loving and made our wedding day perfect. Cannot thank her enough.
When you meet Marsha, you immediately feel like she sees and understands you with no judgement or scrutiny. My [now] husband and I truly felt like Marsha took the time to get to kn...
ow us and to understand our relationship. We felt comfortable going to her for advice and truly felt like we had control over our ceremony. She produced a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony. I strongly recommend Marsha to any couple that wants a custom and personal ceremony.
Marsha brought a presence of love, wisdom, and calm to our wedding ceremony. A week before our wedding, our venue cancelled on us, throwing everything into chaos, but after a few d...
ays of panic, the moment Marsha stepped into the room for our rehearsal we and our families all breathed a big sigh of relief. That was the moment we understood that we'd have an amazing wedding. She helped us create the unique ceremony we wanted by offering her expert opinions, but ultimately leaving the choices up to us. Honestly, that alone was in stark contrast to most wedding vendors, parents, basically anyone who was involved in our wedding. A lot of vendors have one way to do weddings, and make it difficult to do it any other way. Marsha was not like that at all. We got tons of compliments on our ceremony and our officiant. Highly recommend!
Marsha is amazing!!! She is very knowledgeable responsive, professional, flexible and well-spoken. From the first time she invited my fiancé and I over for tea, we knew we wanted...
her to officiate our wedding. Marsha tailored her package to fit our ceremony perfectly. Our guests have been raving about Marsha's poise, sense of humor, and attention to detail that made our ceremony personal and truly amazing. We are forever grateful!
Marsha was meticulous in her preparation for our wedding ceremony. It was completely custom, as we wanted no reference to religion nor any spiritual language. Marsha delivered as...
promised. She was prompt in her responses and punctual. We are very happy with her services and the way she conducted our small private ceremony. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to host a beautiful ceremony.
We are so thrilled that we chose Marsha to officiate our wedding. Her attention to detail and calming presence helped us both relax when we were nervous. She took the time to meet ...
with us before the ceremony to get to know us both and to understand our vision for our ceremony. She spoke clearly so that all our guests could hear her and took her time with the vows so we wouldn't stumble. She also recommended we toast each other during the ceremony with our favorite scotch and so we did! She knew us so well!
We highly recommend Marsha for your upcoming ceremony!
We found Marsha online and immediately contacted her to see if she was available to officiate our wedding. She quickly responded and told us she was available, and we scheduled a p...
hone call to talk to her before we moved forward with booking her. After our short phone call, we knew she was perfect for our special day. We booked with her and she sent over readings, examples of ceremonies, etc. for us to look over to get ideas on what we'd like for our own ceremony.
About a month before our wedding, we touched base again and finalized the details to our ceremony. We decided on a reading, family acknowledgement, our story, and our own personal vows (which Marsha encouraged).
Our ceremony was so personal, sweet, and so us. She has the most calming and soothing voice, and curated such a beautiful, sentimental ceremony for us. Our family and friends said it was so beautiful; they laughed, they cried, and said it really showed our personalities.
I can't say enough good things about Marsha. She made the process so easy and even helped us mail our marriage license in, so that we don't need to worry about that part.
Highly recommend her for anyone's wedding ceremony!
Marsha is a wonderful officiant who brings her love to the day. The ceremony was exactly as we wanted, and we felt her honoring of our union in her words. She made our day even mor...
e special with her presence! Highly recommend.
We could not have been happier with our choice to hire Marsha to conduct our wedding. She brought warmth, experience, and was extremely helpful through the entire proceedings, incl...
uding everything leading up until the day of the wedding. Marsha's services come highly recommended; I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
My husband and I were so thankful to have found Marsha during our search for an officiant for our wedding. She made the entire process so easy and comfortable from the moment we me...
t her until the day of our wedding. She took the time to answer our questions, stay in communication with us, and create a personalized service that was meaningful and unique to us. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant who is willing to go above and beyond to create the ceremony you've envisioned.
I could not have been happier with Marsha. She was so on top of everything. She made a timeline, which made everything easier to do especially as the big day drew near. Everyone at...
our wedding loved her. People thought she was a family friend because of her passion during the ceremony. We will always be grateful that she was a part of our wedding!
Marsha was so sweet and so easy to work with. We felt that she genuinely cared to provide a truly special ceremony for us. We had some technical difficulties with the microphone we...
provided for her, but she carried on seamlessly without it. We were unsure about any rituals we wanted, so she suggested doing a âBlessing of the Hands.â The ceremony was exactly what we asked for, and we are so happy we decided to work with her.
Hiring Marsha was a no brainer. The moment we spoke with her on the phone, we knew she could give us the romantic ceremony we were looking for. We aren't highly religious so we wan...
ted something that was sweet and customized just for us. Marsha incorporated beautiful poetry and a lovely hand fasting that was very modern and special to us. She also transitioned well when my godfather wanted to recite a few words. I had so many people tell us that was one of the best ceremonies they've seen.
From the moment we heard Marshaâs calm, beautiful voice, we felt ease, comfort, & Grace...all of which permeated each and every phone conversation, email, and the actual oerformanc...
e of our wedding ceremony on the beach. Marsha was so accommodating and offered inside, wisdom and witty relaxed calm and experience, providing incredible guidance and confident assurance to this process. We felt able to relax and exhale in her warm embrace of responsibility and competence. It was extremely special to have Marsha officiate our wedding...the entire planning process through execution could not have been more delightful! Namaste!
My husband and I could not find the right person that we knew personally to officiate our wedding, so we reached out to our wedding planner to hire an expert. We were a little nerv...
ous to be married by someone we didn't know. However, after speaking on the phone with Marsha for the first time, our nerves were instantly put at ease. Marsha is someone who, somehow, makes you feel like you have known her for years. She just has that affect on people. She has a warm, wise and welcoming demeanor, and she can convey this sentiment on the phone! This was only how we communicated until we finally met just about 30 minute before the ceremony! This was because my husband and I were coming from out of town. My husband and I were uncertain about parts of the ceremony and Marsha was super helpful with guiding us and providing us with different examples to complete our vision. She is open minded and listens very well. Marsha did an INCREDIBLE helping us plan the perfect ceremony. She is a wonderful public speaker and she
truly executed exactly the kind of wedding ceremony we dreamed of. I cannot recommend her enough!!!
My husband and I were so lucky to have Marsha officiate our wedding on 9/8/18. We were looking for a simple yet meaningful, non-denominational ceremony. We first met with Marsha se...
veral weeks prior to the wedding and discussed various options for elements to include in our ceremony, in the 1-2 weeks right before the big day, she was always available via email and phone. Marsha guided us along the way and emphasized the importance of personal touches, including âour story.â We were so inspired that we wrote our own vows (something we were both apprehensive about initially). On the day, she arrived early and immediately put us at ease. Our guests said that she was âmesmerizingâ and were in awe of her incredible speaking voice. The outcome was a truly beautiful and unique ceremony tailored to us!
We planned this wedding within 2 wks and Marsha gave us the perfect amount and quality of attention that suited our busy schedule in preparing. She was extremely easy to work with...
and understood our style and our relationship perfectly, and right away. She set a beautiful tone, encouraged our own vows (we liked) and was flexible with the ceremony. Thank you!
Sept 2018, Marsha helped us pull off a surprise wedding at my husbands 60th. Weâre Not sure If she was more excited about it then we were. Her enthusiasm and energy was awesome, ma...
ny of our quests commented later that she was very soothing and truly loved being there. We highly recommend her servicesđ„
We're getting to this late, but we absolutely loved having Marsha for our officiant. My husband and I felt like she was the right one for us from the moment we talked to her, and t...
he way she made it personal for us meant the world. It wasn't just run of the mill vows you recite; it had deeper meaning for us both. Thank you so much, Marsha!
Marsha was an absolute delight! She is a very professional and kind lady! Im so thankful for all her tips on how to write your own vows and how the ceremony should be organized, sh...
e really made the ceremony part of the wedding planning easy, I didnât have to stess at all! Most importantly her role as officiant was outstanding! She really cares about her clients and will do anything to help! After our first phone call we knew she was the one and we definitely made the right decision! Thank you so much Marsha!!
We used Marsha as our officiant for our wedding April 14, 2018 and would highly recommend her! We had a wonderful experience working with her to design the perfect ceremony for us....
She was always very prompt about getting back to us. The whole experience was stress-free and fun. So glad we went with Marsha!
We loved Marsha!!! She was so well spoken and we loved the custom wedding ceremony she created for us, and some how she knew exactly how we felt and what we would of said ourselves...
! We were nervous about finding the right officiant and we are so glad we picked her. Everyone loved her and can't recommend her enough.
Marsha is great! Her voice and presence is very warm and calming. Prior to booking Marsha, we met up with another officiant that ran through the whole ceremony with us, that nearly...
put us to sleep. I knew that if I felt that way, how would my guests?
Marsha really guided us through the ceremony, even setting up due dates for our acknowledgement and vows which helps a lot with so much going on. She knew how to draw in our audience and really create a moment for us. Her sense of humor worked in our favor because I love a good laugh. She's very professional and easy to work with.
Thank you Marsha for being part of our special day.
Nam & Amanda
We originally met Marsha when my father passed away, I used her again when my mother passed and then when my daughter announced that she was getting married I told her that we shou...
ld give Marsha a call and see if she could fit us into her scheduled, luckily she was available the day my daughter tied the knot. Marsha walks though what she can do for you and helps you build a ceremony that is what you want, she does not come with a one size fits all ceremony. She listens to what you want and helps you put together that lasting memory. After talking to my daughter and getting an idea of how she wanted the ceremony to go Marsha builds a story around the participants so that everyone present gets to know their story and their life up to the moment of the ceremony. My family has know Marsha since 2015 but the stories she builds are typical of people that have know each other for decades. Marsha is makes everyone present feel like they are part of the family and I feel that Marsha is part of our family as well. I would recommend Marsha to anyone looking for an officiant. You will not be disappointed.
Marsha is absolutely AMAZING! From the beginning of the entire process, she is so helpful and straightforward with what she offers. Although we did not begin to work on the element...
s of our wedding until about a month before the wedding, any questions I had, Marsha was there to answer them. Her voice is so calming and her presence brings such positive vibes. I first met Marsha as she was the officiant for both of my grandparent's funerals in late 2016 and early 2017 and although we first met under unfortunate circumstances, I am so happy that I have a happy memory with Marsha. Thank you, Marsha for making mine and Steven's wedding everything we imagined!
I don't have adequate words to express how wonderful it was to have Marsha fill this essential role in our wedding! She was attentive to our unique needs, exceedingly patient, and...
intimately involved in helping us to craft the perfect ceremony. We literally could not have done this without her love and support. We now count Marsha as a dear friend.
Marsha was amaaaazing! She was fully prepared, and provided a beautiful, peaceful, inviting ceremony. I was able to plan the ceremony according to Marsha's suggestions, and it made...
for such a stress and worry free planning process. We received so many compliments about our wonderful officiant, I can't thank you enough, Marsha!
Love,
Christopher and Christina
Such a beautiful experience!! Got married on September 3rd, one of the hottest day of the year but clearly a day to remember for the rest of our lives. With grace, simplicity, hu...
mor Marsha sure delivered,.. she coached us, helped us through all the procedures and ceremony, .... Walking down our balcony aisle looking at Marsha at the other end made my nervousness disappeared, I knew I was in good hands... Thank you Marsha for hosting the ceremony afterwards,...You made it all happened,... Such a perfect day!!
Marsha was the officiant for our recent August ceremony in Palos Verdes Estates. She was an absolute delight to work with and we knew she'd be the perfect choice from the first mee...
ting. At our initial consultation, she warmly welcomed us, explained the entire process, and provided some examples of different readings and packages she offers.
Marsha proofread and helped us perfect our vows, too. She also suggested a beautiful reading (in addition to what the groom and I had already prepared) that she thought would be a great fit for our ceremony--she was absolutely right and we loved it! Marsha is someone who really loves what she does and it shows.
The day of the wedding was perfect. She arrived on time, beautifully delivered kind words for the ceremony and made sure everything (including our sand ceremony) went just as discussed. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a highly qualified officiant who will go above and beyond!
Marsha was awesome! The day could not have gone any better!
Marsha went above and beyond our expectations, She truly made our day so special and helped calm us down and assure us. My now husband was extremely nervous before our ceremony and...
marsha helped him through it. I was stressing perfection for the day marsha really did make it perfect for us. Our whole family loved her and said that she was AMAZING they came up to me and told me "where did you find her?! she was perfect!" Thank you so much Marsha for making our ceremony so special!!! It truly was the happiest day of our life's.
I absolutely love Anadina. She was my bridal stylist -who went above and beyond just to get the exact dress (and veil) i described to her after our first meeting. She is concientio...
us of your needs, budget and style (and if you dont have one, believe me, after sheâs done with you, you will have some). She was my day of coordinator and. took over the reins a month before the actual wedding day. i cannot be thankful enough for her. i was stress-free (from wedding drama) a month before the big day and enjoyed every single second of my wedding: every second. She ensured of that.
Today, five years later, i still seek her expert advise, services and keen eye on style and of course guidance on what compliments my figure and personality.
Thank You Anadina !
Marsha was absolutely incredible during our ceremony! She was very professional and really took time in reading the vows. I couldnât be happier with the way our ceremony turned out...
! Thank you so much Marsha for making our wedding day truly special! ï
She was also very helpful when we had some issues with the marriage licenses, thank you again!
Working with Marsha is a dream. She both keeps you on task but is also very patient as you design your custom ceremony with her. Having a customized (not cookie cutter) ceremony fo...
r an amazing price is so worth it. She's always quick to respond and you can tell that she truly loves her job and her couples. HIGHLY recommended!
Marsha is wonderful! We are very happy with our decision to work with Marsha for our wedding ceremony. You immediately feel comfortable with her, she takes the time to get you kn...
ow you, and is great at her craft. Go with Marsha and you will not be disappointed!
Marsha was everything we could have asked for and more! She was so sweet and awesome through the whole process, and helped made us feel at ease & helped make our day special & memo...
rable. We wanted a simple and short ceremony and she granted our wishes just as we had asked for. She made sure to bring humor (which we LOVED and was so us) to the ceremony and I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for an officiant that wont let you down in any way!! Mr & Mrs. Barton 9/17/16
Marsha was amazing! She met with us several times through phone, emails, and in person whenever we need questions answered or needed to talk to her. She performed our ceremony beau...
tifully and exceeded our expectations for what we even wanted. Couldn't have asked for a better officiant and I would recommend her a million times. She is very genuine and speaks from the heart. Thank you so much!!
She was absolutely FANTASTIC!! She will help to make sure that your wedding day is special. She customizes the ceremony to fit you and your relationship. Extremely caring, organize...
d, and an incredible speaker. Well done Marsha!!!! :-)
My husband and I came all the way from Australia to marry in the USA on July 4 2016, so as you can imagine , booking everything for our wedding online was a little nerve racking. F...
rom the beginning Marsha put us at ease and ensured us she wanted to give us the wedding of our dreams, which is what every bride and groom wants and needs to hear! Marsha was honest with us in saying the date we had our hearts set on could be a little difficult but even so she supported our decision and made it happen for us. We are very grateful for Marsha's dedication to give us our special ceremony and couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Marsha was amazing! I found her on Wedding Wire and she was perfect. She gave us everything we wanted in our private ceremony. It felt blessed and beautiful.
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