Michellyn Shonka, Wedding Officiant and Day of wedding coordinator serving Southern California and beyond. I will work with you to plan the ceremony you have always dreamt of, large or small. Whether you marry in a large indoor venue or by the beach, I work with you and your fiancé for a day to remember.
I have been married 30 years, have grown children and grandchildren. I value commitment to one another and the spread of love and joy. I believe in creating a wedding ceremony that is comfortable, warm, and professional.
Packages include day of wedding coordination, customized vows, attendance at pre-wedding rehearsal, guidance, arrival to wedding venue in advance and filing of wedding license, upon request. LGBTQ/civil union/elopement/weddings/vow renewals performed and celebrated.
Blessings as you make the many decisions you have ahead of you to create your perfect day.
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Couples usually spend $400
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Baha'i Faith
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Interfaith
Jewish
Muslim
Pagan
Secular
Sikh
Spiritual
Unitarian
Wiccan
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Getting Engaged
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5.0
out of 5.0
6 reviews
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Michellyn is highly praised by multiple couples for her professionalism, patience, and attention to detail as an officiant at the courthouse wedding venue. She provided thorough guidance on the ceremony process, sent the marriage license promptly, and was readily available for any questions. Couples appreciated Michellyn's warmth, organization, and ability to make the wedding day memorable and stress-free, recommending her services wholeheartedly.
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Gabriel M
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5.0
4/08/2025
Michelyn was waiting for us in the courthouse before we arrived. It was great to have a professional officiant with us. Michelyn was extremely courteous, patient, and understanding about our needs before, during, and after our ceremony. She prepped me (The groom) on the ceremony process and helped me understand the timing and expectations to ensure a smooth and simple ceremony.
She immediately sent our marriage license to the state after our ceremony. Michellyn has always been available with any lingering questions we had and we were more than happy to be able to work with her.
Thank you so much!! We more than highly recommend her services. 😄💙
Angie B
5.0
11/10/2024
Michellyn was amazing throughout the whole process. From our very first call to preparing the ceremony up until the wedding day. She was very warm and welcoming. Thank you so much, Michellyn for making our day memorable and for making it easy!
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kelly c
5.0
11/04/2024
It was amazing to work with Michellyn! She was so kind and did a great job. She took the time on the initial call to get to know us and she made us feel so comfortable. I would recommend her time and time again!
Lezli c
5.0
8/25/2024
She’s so nice and helpful!
Mitchell E
5.0
7/11/2024
Michelyn is all that we can ask for when we decided for her to be our officiant.
She is very attention to detail and was very nice to us and our family.
She is organized with her work and we would totally recommend her to any of our friends and family.
Jacqueline L
5.0
10/17/2023
Michellyn was fantastic... all you can ask for in an Officiant!!
Knowledgeable about the process, listens to the wants and needs of the bride and groom. She met with us, discussed what we wanted, prepared a step by step ceremony and sent to us for review prior to our ceremony. All we had to do was say, perfect!!! We did not change a thing!
response10/17/2023
Hi Jackie and Brian,
You were a wonderful couple to work with. Jackie, you made the most ...
gorgeous bride! I was so honored to share your day! I wish you both all the love and happiness in the years to come!
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