900 Ceremonies Since 2007 and 20 knot & WW Awards
$495 starting price
San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara counties
Service area
Paul Howell
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Central Coast's Premeir Officiant, Paul draws from decades of study and insight into relational dynamics and nearly 1,000 conversations with marrying couples.
In crafting these wedding ceremonies, Paul has developed a profound skill to uncover the core of your love, what unites you and forms your bond. He listens closely to how you describe each other and your love stories and he seamlessly integrates these insights into your wedding ceremony.
For your best guest experience, Paul is a seasoned Master of Ceremonies and Public Speaker, skillfully including every critical detail of a wedding ceremony, especially the important parts that are missed by those less experienced.
And with inspiration from a rich history of past weddings he's conducted, Paul offers you a wealth of unique options and fresh spins on any wedding tradition.
Check out Paul's reviews and contact him today, he wants to hear your plans!
Vows
I arrange a variety of personalized choices and versions of how you can say "I do" to one another.
Personal Vows
If you are considering writing your own vows, I'll provide you with detailed guidance to help you express your deepest sentiments.
Special Ceremonies
I can incorporate or reframe traditions so that they are even more meaningful to you or present new ideas you've never seen before.
Readings
I'll provide you with a unique selection of marriage and love related readings and will suggest creative ways to blend them into your ceremony.
The Marriage License
I give you precise, easy instructions on how to obtain your license anywhere in California. I carefully supervise the witness requirements and process your license with the appropriate County Clerk/Recorder office.
Rehearsal coordination
If you need a rehearsal, I'm very skilled at organizing and directing everyone so that your ceremony unfolds smoothly and I work with all planners.
Vendor partners
I've worked with countless other wedding services professionals and am happy to give you any referrals.
Contact me right now, as my calendar books up early!
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Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Non-Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Wedding Activities
Premarital Counseling
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Awards and Affiliations
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Paul Howell
Owner
I’ve worked with over 900 couples and have a developed skill to draw out what I need to write a ceremony that really captures your love and relationship and weave that into your ceremony. I have extensive experience and confidence to deliver a professional and polished ceremony that doesn't miss all of the important things.
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Paul Howell received glowing reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional officiating services at weddings. Paul was praised for his personalized approach to ceremonies, taking the time to get to know each couple's story and creating meaningful, heartfelt ceremonies. His professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to weave couples' love stories into the ceremony were highly commended. Couples appreciated Paul's dedication to making their special day unforgettable and highly recommended him as an officiant for weddings.Review photos
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Paige J
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5.0
5/20/2024
Paul is AMAZING! The amount of compliments we got on our ceremony from our guest is unreal. So many people thought we had known Paul for years based off the way he was able to tell our love story and talk about my husband and I. Highly highly highly recommend you use Paul as your officiant.
Vendor response 05/20/2024
Thank you, Paige and Josh! You were the perfect couple: so attuned to one another, full of...
love and joy as you shared your hearts to one another and your love and gratitude to your families and friends brought it all full circle. I wish you the best in your marriage and life together!
Taiz P
5.0
1/30/2025
We are so thankful we had Paul as our officiant! He took the time to get to know both my husband and I. Our ceremony felt personal, genuine, and sweet, thanks to Paul leading us and allowing us to customize it! Paul was always quick to respond to questions and provided guidance throughout the months leading up to our wedding. Thank you Paul!
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Grace W
5.0
10/28/2024
Paul was the perfect officiant for our wedding and put together a ceremony that felt so right and encompassed who we are as a couple. I highly recommend his services!
Brianna M
5.0
10/12/2024
Paul Howell did a great job officiating our wedding. He was very responsive and took the time to get to know us and our story, which made our ceremony feel personal and meaningful. He also gave us helpful suggestions for making our vows special. Despite the venue being a little tricky to find, Paul arrived on time, and everything went smoothly. We appreciated his professionalism and warmth. We would definitely recommend him to others.
Michele J
5.0
10/08/2024
Paul was incredible to work with! He really took the time to get to know us as a couple and made our ceremony so personal and meaningful. We could not reccomend Paul more, he is not only a professional but an extremely kind gentleman!
Sabrina D
5.0
9/30/2024
Paul was the best officiant for our wedding! We loved how passionate he was with weddings and the first thing we noted was that he was a reader and a writer like we were! Paul was very thorough in our conversations and asked very intentional questions and it was clear that he was listening and taking great notes on us. And whenever we’d talk, he would remember the little details we talked about even though we know he’s working with so many other couples!
What we liked best about Paul was that he wanted to meet us in person before the wedding for an interview that would help him create the perfect ceremony for us. This gave us the chance to get to know him very well and for him to see us physically and emotionally connected to each other as we talked about our love for each other. He made observations about us that we weren’t aware of and was able to create such a beautiful ceremony from that amazing interview. And he is so systematic, where before we met, he provided homework - reflection time in which he wanted us to go back in time in our relationship and really uncover what we loved and were thankful for. It also helped us with our vows and love letters to each other that made everyone cry during the ceremony.
He even suggested and sent readings over that he felt spoke to our relationship and we found that so thoughtful! Not to mention he really knew his stuff when he walked us through the marriage license process which was a lot more confusing than we anticipated!
Paul was also just so helpful during the entire process and was completely dedicated to making changes and helping us have the best ceremony of our lives. We can’t thank him enough. If Paul is available for your wedding date - BOOK HIM! You will not regret it! I don’t think any other officiant is able to pull off even half the magic that he did!
Bobby H
5.0
8/25/2024
We would highly recommend Paul Howell for your wedding. He was very responsive to emails and when we met him over zoom he was friendly and so welcoming which is what we wanted for our wedding.
Day of the wedding Paul's calming presence and experience with weddings really shone. Any hiccups before or during the ceremony didn't concern him at all as he's seen it all, which brought a very calming presence to us and our guests. His ceremony was fantastic and his reading of the Elements of Love was very thoughtful and suited us well from his recommendation.
I would highly recommend Paul Howell as your officiant he will make sure to make your day feel as special as it deserves to be!
Kathryn P
5.0
7/15/2024
We are forever grateful that Paul agreed to take our wedding on last-minute! With just a few week's notice, he was able to put together a beautiful ceremony. We do not recommend putting your officiant search off until the last minute, but if you must, Paul is your guy!
Andrea H
5.0
6/19/2024
We could not have asked for a better experience working with Paul Howell as our Officiant/Reverend. Paul is first friendly, kind and thoughtful. He took the time to get to know us better and put together a wedding ceremony that was perfect in every way. From our love letters to each other, our vows and his experience in getting to know us.
Our guests couldn't stop talking about what a wonderful ceremony it was. So grateful for Mr. Howell, it truly was our marriage with meaning!
Nicole A
5.0
6/07/2024
Paul is amazing he really took the time to get to know us and created beautiful custom vows for our elopement that we will treasure forever. Could not recommend him more!
Karissa F
5.0
2/09/2024
We had originally hoped to have a friend or family officiate our wedding but could not settle on who would be the right fit so we started looking for an officiant online. After reading Paul's reviews we reached out and he arranged a time for us to chat via video. He was so easy to talk to and seemed truly invested in learning about our love story. Once he was hired it was easy to communicate and Paul provided several options for our vows which he was open to collaborating with us on to fit our needs. The day of the ceremony Paul was so gracious and came to check in with both of us before the ceremony started. He did such a great job bringing our story to life and there was no shortage of tears and smiles. Many of our guests thought that Paul was somehow related to one of us and were surprised to find out we had only met him once via our video call! We will cherish your special words at our special day forever. Thank you, Paul!
Chelsea F
5.0
1/23/2024
Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with. From our first phone conversation, he immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. He was responsive and gave us great tips/made the process simple. On our wedding day, his energy was so kind, genuine, and warm. The ceremony he put together was everything we could have hoped for. It was truly touching and beautiful. Both of our families loved him and the ceremony. It was so special. Highly recommend!
Madison P
5.0
12/03/2023
Paul basically saved our wedding on very short notice. Our original officiant got injured last minute so we had to pivot and Paul was very accommodating and was able to construct a script off of one meeting. After that he continued to help us and make sure we were good for that day. For anyone looking around I would confidently recommend Paul!
Lauren K
5.0
10/22/2023
It was a true joy working with Paul for our wedding. It took us a while to find an officiant, but the moment we had our first phone call with Paul, we knew we had found the perfect person. He was very easy to talk to and was also able to grasp and understand our relationship and our story. This was all proven in his ceremony speech. It was both professional yet heartfelt and truly captured who we really are as a couple. It was so well done. We could not have been happier to have hired him for our wedding.
Mari O
5.0
10/20/2023
Paul was so great to work with! From the moment we contacted him, he put us at ease and took the time to genuinely get to know us. He was professional and always there throughout the wedding planning process. And he made our wedding ceremony so special and memorable.
Vendor response 10/20/2023
Our meeting at the coffee place was like having coffee with old friends! Hearing you talk ...
about your life together and seeing the deep love and care you have for one another gave me a lot to work with in creating your wedding ceremony. The essence of all of that really came out in your faces and in your emotions at the altar. I'm honored that I could play a key role in your wedding day!
Jesus N
5.0
10/04/2023
Paul is hands down an amazing officiant. He really took the time to make our ceremony personal and very touching. He was super professional and made sure we had everything we needed to have a stress-free day! I would 100% recommend Paul to officiate!
Vendor response 10/04/2023
Thank you, Jesus! You and your families were full of love and your wedding day was magical...
. I'm very grateful that I could contribute to your wedding day!
Ellen C
5.0
9/11/2023
Paul was a pleasure to work with and immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. We found Paul online as we were planning our Paso Robles wedding from NYC, and he was extremely accommodating, took the time to get to know us over zoom, and helped guide us through the process so we knew what to expect at every stage of the process. On the big day Paul was warm, professional, and kind, and did a great job officiating our ceremony. He fit in seamlessly to the setting and the event and really contributed to making us feel great on our special day.
Vendor response 10/04/2023
Your wedding ceremony was alive with love and happiness and was perfect in every way. I'm ...
honored that I could give you what you wanted and more. Thank you for asking me to be part of your special day!
Timarie H
5.0
8/14/2023
Paul spent time to get to know us as a couple and made our ceremony unique. He was a pleasure to work with.
Taylor K
5.0
7/19/2023
My husband and I had nothing but a positive experience working with Paul. From the beginning, he was always willing to make time for us to answer any questions we had and even conducted a formal interview with us over the phone in order to craft vows that were unique to us. He presented us with multiple options for vows, and even let us combine types of vows to suit our needs. Everything sounded great and I had little need to modify anything in the vows; he was very flexible however and was willing to make any edits we desired. We originally wanted to do a rehearsal the day before the wedding which we scheduled with Paul. We later determined that our ceremony would be very simple and this was not necessary- Paul was fine with this and did not try to charge us for canceling the rehearsal. On our wedding day, Paul arrived well in advance of the ceremony in case we needed anything and officiated for us very skillfully. He also filed our marriage license for us afterwards in the county we reside in. We highly recommend Paul for any couple's wedding ceremony.
Justise O
5.0
5/19/2023
Paul is nothing short of amazing. He is kind and genuine. We found Paul on The Knot and Wedding Wire and he was highly recommended by our wedding planner Jade Preciado.
We had two phone consultations with him prior to our wedding ceremony. During the first one we got to talk about his service and his process and decide if we were a good fit. During the second call my fiancé and I both spoke with him. We shared our love story and some things that make us unique as a couple.
Just by using these two short interactions, Paul, created the perfect wedding ceremony. It was personalized for us and I got to pick from about three different sets of vows. He took all our requests into consideration and he was easy to work with.
Ginina R
5.0
4/19/2023
It was a match made in heaven when we found Paul to officiate our wedding! When my husband and i first met paul, he was so interested in hearing our story and assured us that he would do everything to make sure that our day would be fine and it truly was. Paul has an easy going personality and easy to talk to. Even In our first meeting he asked questions that you wouldn't even think of and I got so choked up because everything he was was saying was so real of how I felt for my husband. So when it came time for the big day, he gave us the most beautiful and personable ceremony to our story. So thank you Paul and I would 100% recommend Paul to officiate your wedding!
maria m
5.0
4/08/2023
Paul went above and beyond to make our intimate wedding ceremony personable. All of my conversations with Paul have been professional. He was very understanding of our hectic work schedule and was super easy to communicate with. Our ceremony was perfect, I couldn't have chosen a better officiant.
Vendor response 04/08/2023
Watching the love and happiness radiate from your face at the altar gave me joy and enthus...
iasm as I delivered your ceremony. Thank you for asking me to be part of your wedding day!
Audrey K
5.0
11/03/2022
Paul was the officiant for our wedding in Paso Robles and was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and on the day of. His role in our ceremony ensured that it both went smoothly and was a memorable moment for everyone in attendance. He was able to meet with us beforehand to discuss the logistics for the day and to get a sense of our personalities and life together in addition to giving us lots of options and examples to help personalize the ceremony to our preferences. Overall, our ceremony was flawless, and Paul is a kind, heartfelt, and personable officiant who largely contributed to making our wedding day unforgettable and one of the happiest of our lives. We highly recommend him!
Vendor response 11/08/2022
Working with you and Robert was a real pleasure. Seeing the love and joy on your faces as ...
well as witnessing the support from your families and friends were some highlights for me. I wish you a great life together!
Jessica T
5.0
11/01/2022
Paul was recommended to us by our wedding coordinator. He was very professional and communicative throughout the process and felt that he captured our relationship well in our ceremony. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 11/01/2022
Thank you, Jessica! I enjoyed getting to know you and creating a ceremony that highlighted...
your love. And yes, I've found that prompt communication helps people plan their wedding better and I'm happy to hear that was good for you.
Brandon C
5.0
9/10/2022
We can’t say enough great things about our experience with Paul. Countless hours of searching for what we hoped would be the right officiant for our wedding day, and omg we were not disappointed. Paul went above and beyond our expectations. He interviewed us months prior to our ceremony to create a custom wedding script and experience that I have to admit, we both cried while describing our relationship and love to Paul. Everything was perfect and this site doesn’t allow for enough words to describe our gratitude to Paul and the perfect experience he provided for our wedding day 08/27/2022.
Vendor response 09/26/2022
I create personal wedding ceremonies because of couples like you. I loved the energy you t...
wo had at the altar and your guests were super connected too. Thank you for the opportunity to make a difference!
Abdul-Kabir G
5.0
8/24/2022
Paul was an excellent officiant, he was attentive to our needs as a couple, paid great attention to detail and officiated our ceremony with such care and warmth. We are were very lucky and grateful to have Paul be our officiant.
Vendor response 11/01/2022
Your wedding ceremony was really important to you and so it was for me too. There was a lo...
t of love and joy in everyone present. I wish you both the best!
Liz M
5.0
8/23/2022
It’s not the easiest the find the officiant that suits you but my now husband and I are so grateful that we found Paul! We are now married (thank you Paul!) and are so grateful for the beautiful ceremony Paul did for us. From the get go he was so easy to talk to, communicated well , flexible (huge help during such a crazy time) and very kind. He listened so well to our wants and made our ceremony everything and more that we wanted to be! He even hung in there and sweated it out with his in his nice suit and we got married on a … pretty hot day. We thank you Paul for everything you have done for us and for marrying us!! - Liz and Bill
Vendor response 09/26/2022
Thank you, Liz for your kind words. Getting to know you and Bill and translating your wond...
erful love story into a meaningful ceremony was such a pleasure. I'm so grateful that you asked me to officiate for you!
Zach R
5.0
7/28/2022
Paul took the time to get to know my wife and I, and it showed at our wedding. Many guests assumed he was someone we had known for years, when in reality we had only spoken to him a handful of times. He asks all the right questions, and was super helpful in guiding us as we wrote our vows. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!
Vendor response 09/26/2022
When I hear that your loved ones think I was a long time friend, I know I've done the best...
job for you. Thank you for including me in your wedding day!
Pamela M
5.0
7/28/2022
Paul was an amazing officiant at our wedding. He really took time to listen to our story and weaves everything into a beautiful message during the ceremony. Several family members mentioned how much they loved how the ceremony was performed. We highly recommend Paul to any couples who are looking for something truly special!
Stacy A
5.0
6/22/2022
Paul was very sweet and helpful! He gave us vow options to select from and printed out our vows for each other. He took care of mailing our marriage certificate and was one less thing to worry about. He even moved to the left when it came down to our first kiss so our photographer could capture the moment without him in the picture. It’s all about the small details! Also he doesn’t speak Spanish but he sure the heck tried to for us and it was very sweet of him to do! If he’s available don’t hesitate to hire him!
Maureen G
5.0
4/26/2022
Marcus and I decided to renew our vows in front of all of our family and friends for our 1 year wedding anniversary. Paul created such a memorable, personal ceremony that celebrated our love and marriage. Throughout the process, he included us in his writing process to ensure that we have a ceremony that we'd truly cherish. It was also so important to us to include Filipino traditions during the ceremony and Paul was so willing to make sure he highlighted that with the utmost care. We highly recommend Paul as an officiant!
Kate M
5.0
4/08/2022
My now-husband and I wrestled with who to choose as our officiant, because we wanted someone who could really create a special ceremony and we thought that only a family member or close friend could do this for us. We were wrong! We found Paul through our photographer's recommendation, and we are so happy we did. From speaking with Paul over the phone after contacting him the first time, we knew that we were in good hands. He is extremely personable, warm, and kind, and it shows in everything he does. Paul took the time to get to know us over a casual coffee, during which we got to tell our story, share our love, and answer some more specific questions. From this, he gave us examples of "I Dos" and helped us craft our own personal vows. We also wrote our own personal expressions, which Paul printed on nice paper and had prepared for us at the ceremony. Beyond that, Paul took what he learned about us and brought it together for the most beautiful ceremony. We had no idea what he would say (beyond the vows and personal expressions), which made it even more special. We listened to his speaking and we just felt so seen. Paul captured our love so perfectly. In addition, he is eloquent, confident, calm, and professional. He set the mood perfectly and made it all very special. In addition to the beautiful ceremony, he also took the lead on our rehearsal so it was all very easy. If you need an officiant, look no further! I would highly recommend Paul for any couple getting married. Thank you for everything, Paul!
Vendor response 11/01/2022
Kate, I can't say enough about how wonderful it was to be part of your wedding. Few people...
can pull off all that you did to create your wedding day. I'm super happy that I could contribute with a ceremony that spoke of your love and your relationship together. Thank you for asking me to be part of your wedding day!
Jocelyn G
5.0
1/30/2022
Paul was the best officiant we could have had. He was extremely thorough, communicative, and cordial. Paul has such an easygoing personality that we felt comfortable throughout every step of the process and the day of. He took the time to assess what we were looking for, the kind of relationship we have, and sent over vow samples and readings to help further personalize our ceremony. On the day of, our ceremony was absolutely perfect and effortless since Paul is a true professional in his craft. We cannot recommend him enough! Thank you for marrying us!
Vendor response 11/01/2022
I loved everything about meeting with you, learning about your story, creating your weddin...
g ceremony and contributing to your wedding day, Thank you!
Vineece R
5.0
12/31/2021
Hiring Paul as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He has surely listened to every variation of a couple's story in this profession, but he treats every couple just as important as the last. Paul communicated with us every step of the way via email (we lived 3-4 hours away) and was just as attentive when we met in person. In the end, he crafted a beautiful ceremony for us and we are ever grateful for the memory.
Vendor response 09/26/2022
Your wedding ceremony was nothing short of magical. The energy of the two of you and all o...
f your loved ones hanging on every word was so worth the effort. Thank you, Vineece!
Eric N
5.0
11/01/2021
Paul created a magical wedding ceremony for us. He was professional, creative and flexible. We highly recommend him.
Sahvanna M
5.0
9/29/2021
Working with Paul was a breeze! He was understanding of our date change due to the pandemic and stayed in touch during our 12+ month wait. He wrote all of our vows and the reading was beautiful! We really appreciated his kind demeanor. Thank you again for being part of our special day!
Bianca M
5.0
9/20/2021
We discovered Paul after seeing what an amazing job he did officiating at a friend's wedding. Our plan had been to have him do the same for us in Marin County, but when both our original plans for August 2020 and even our contingency for 2021 had to be scrapped due to pandemic restrictions, Paul was extremely understanding and flexible.
We ended up getting married in rural Minnesota instead of California, but because we were bummed about not having Paul as our officiant, we had the idea to have him prepare a ceremony to be read for us by someone local. Although this was certainly an unusual request (and a first for Paul), he was helpful and professional at every step of the way, sending us suggested readings and working with us to help combine our diverse traditions into a seamless ritual.
He completed the written ceremony with plenty of time to spare, so that we could coordinate everything out of state. Hearing it for the first time at our wedding was blissful; we had a very naturally flowing ceremony that was as fun for our local officiant to perform as it was for us to take part in it. The only way this could have gone any better is if Paul were there to do it in person.
We would 110% recommend Paul to anyone looking to have a unique, beautiful ceremony. He was an absolute joy to work with.
Carly F
5.0
9/02/2021
Warm and wonderful experience!
Paul was so kind, friendly, professional and prompt with everything he did. We immediately knew we found the right person to marry us with the first correspondence! He was thoughtful and caring with the questions he asked us to prepare our ceremony, and we couldn’t be happier with how it went!
Jasmine R
5.0
7/23/2021
Paul made sure our ceremony was the most special, meaningful, happy moment of not only our wedding day, but our lives. He took the time to get to know us & learn who we are as a couple. He also reminded us of our love story & what brought us together as a couple. Paul is very creative, he does a custom ceremony and vows which are very unique and special. He is the best & he made us very happy. He made us feel the love & reminded us of the special memories that we shared together. Paul is very attentive & he does everything with meaning from the heart. His ceremony was in perfect detail, he captured everything. Paul is a kind & genuine person. We believe he is the best officiant ever & we are proud that he lead our wedding ceremony! We will never forget our special day & how special he made us feel. Thank you so much for being apart of our day Paul! :)
Richard & Jasmine
Cierra P
5.0
6/06/2021
Paul did a wonderful job of officiating our wedding! He made it feel really personalized and kept it to the shorter time frame that we wanted.
Josh D
5.0
6/01/2021
Paul was perfect. He was available on short notice, professional, thoughtful, and considerate. His preparation was great, and he made our special moment very special.
Teri D
5.0
2/11/2021
Paul was the perfect person to choose to officiate our wedding. This was our second marriage, it was a micro wedding and we wanted something traditional as well as unique.
Paul really took the time to hear our love story and he worked in all our important aspects into his lovely ceremony.
We could not have asked for a better person. Thank you so much Paul. You are the best!
Teri and Ralph
Michael L
5.0
11/06/2020
Paul was very helpful from the beginning. My wife and I wanted someone who could help us make the ceremony into what she had imagined. She wanted to add some religious quotes and paul was great at helping to merge those into the ceremony. He gave me tips when writing my vows and made the whole experience very easy. We had a call with him in the beginning where he wanted to know our history and backstory, with that information he was able to weave our story into the ceremony and make it very personal. Paul was a great choice for our wedding and we are happy that we found him.
Rachel R
5.0
9/09/2020
Paul was an absolute pleasure to work with as our officiant. He took the time to get to know us on a personal level before the ceremony. He provided us with many options and great ideas to customize our ceremony, write our personal expressions, and create vows that felt true to our relationship. Paul officiated our ceremony in an eloquent and comfortable way, bringing a special feeling to the ceremony. He made our wedding day so memorable, our families and guests loved him, and we could not imagine our special day without him! Paul is your guy! Thank you Paul!!
Kylee K
5.0
5/02/2020
Paul was absolutely amazing officiant for our ceremony! It all started from when I sent him an email at 8 in the morning and by 9 we had a chatted on the phone! I was incredibly grateful for his responsiveness. His flexibility for our ceremony was also exceptional! But really the best part was the absolutely meaningful message Paul created for my husband and I. Due to COVID-19 we ultimately decided to have a ceremony with just the three of us. Paul still took the time to write such a meaningful message that we cant wait to replay for years to come! What makes Paul special is that he takes the time to learn about your love and what you seek in your union. His message is hand written and custom based on my husband's and my background. When he spoke it felt like we had known him for years! I would highly recommend Paul as an officiant to friends and our dearest family members because I know how special of an experience he creates.
Shannon P
5.0
4/25/2020
Paul made our destination wedding come to life! He is not only professional, but really made my husband and I feel relaxed and at ease throughout the entire planning process. We were not able to meet Paul in person due to our work location before the wedding, but he made the commitment to call both of us beforehand, getting to know each of our perspectives about how we picture our ceremony and vows to one another. Please do not hesitate to hire Paul! If you want a sincere, down to earth, caring and professional officiant that really sees your overall vision of your perfect ceremony and will execute it beautifully on your big day, then look no further! THANK YOU PAUL!
Love - Shannon & P.J. Pilittere
Ellen and Mark L
5.0
4/23/2020
Wow! Ellen and I are deeply grateful to Paul for orchestrating our beautiful, personal and fun wedding ceremony. We didn’t know Paul at first, but he had a plan. It all started with homework. Yipe! His questions gave us the opportunity to put our feelings into words, and helped Paul start his process of crafting our personalized wedding experience. With our homework in hand we met with Paul and talked for hours. Soon thereafter, Paul provided ideas and options for the ceremony features and flow. He actually wrote three set of vows for us to consider! We came to meet Paul after moving up our wedding date (a lot), and he guided us through the entire process in 10 days. We thought from the start that we were in good hands with Paul. We were so very right.
Ali J
5.0
3/02/2020
Paul was dedicated to getting to know us and our family as he prepared our ceremony. It is difficult to choose someone to perform the most important ceremony of your life, but he made it easy. His attention to detail and helpful input made our special day even more special. On our wedding day the wind kicked up to a ridiculous level, and it was an outside ceremony. Paul was a true professional as he pushed through, paying attention to the timing of the gusts and noise level. We could not be happier with Paul as our officiant.
Liz W
5.0
1/11/2020
Paul was so wonderful to work with as our officiant for our wedding in September. He has such a positive, uplifting, and calm demeanor, so during a time that can feel busy and stressful, our time with Paul always reminded us of the true meaning of marriage. He was so helpful when it came time for my husband and I to write our vows, giving tons of examples to help get you started. He's also flexible with his involvement in writing your ceremony; he is happy to come up with it all or give you free reign of areas you'd like to write, yet makes it all come together beautifully. Our rehearsal was incredibly helpful as he walked us through each step of the ceremony and helped to plan each moment, which went seamlessly on our wedding day. After the wedding, Paul sent us a beautiful thank you note with part of our ceremony written out. Such a thoughtful gift! We can't thank Paul enough, and highly recommend him.
Vendor response 01/15/2020
Thank you so much, Liz! Working with you and Erik was quite lovely and your ceremony was j...
ust superb! You both were so tuned into one another which made your vows really come alive. And the way you decorated the bridge at Halter Ranch was stunning! I wish you both the very best!
Paige P
5.0
12/27/2019
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Paige Prager · married on 12/15/2019
Thoughtful officiant - just right for us!
I contacted Paul through his website only about 6 weeks prior to our ceremony. We were planning a small wedding (20 guests) at Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. Paul was very warm and thoughtful over the phone, and helped guide us through creating the type of ceremony and vows we wanted - which was much appreciated since this was a first wedding for both of us and we had no idea what we were doing! He arranged a lengthier phone interview with both of us to detail what we like about each other, stories about our relationship, etc. that he could use in the ceremony. He then sent us MANY examples of vows other couples had chosen to write for each other, to help give us a launching point for writing our own. We touched base a few times before the ceremony, and he arrived early on the day ready to roll. He tracked down our witness to sign the marriage certificate and made everything easy and stress-free on us. We found it very easy to work with him on our short timeline, and I got compliments from our guests on how lovely the ceremony was and also that they particularly liked the officiant (which I don't think a lot of people say about weddings so that was really meaningful). I wouldn't hesitant to recommend him to any friend or family member for another wedding.
Vendor response 01/15/2020
I loved working with you, Paige! You're both so clearly well suited for one another and it...
really showed in your ceremony. I'm so honored that you asked me to officiate your wedding ceremony.
Lisette F
5.0
11/26/2019
Paul was the icing on our wedding cake! He was so thoughtful and genuine in his approach to our ceremony and really spent a lot of time getting to know us, and getting to know the type of ceremony we wanted. The result was nothing short of the most meaningful ceremony we could have ever imagined. Our wedding definitely would not have been the same without Paul's kind and insightful touch. Thank you!
Vendor response 01/15/2020
Lissette! Your wedding ceremony was so beautiful and romantic! The weather was perfect, th...
e lights of the alter below Heart Hill overtook the twilight and your vows to one another took all of our breath away. You are quite fortunate to have one another for your journey through life. I wish you the best in your life together!
Amy R
5.0
11/25/2019
Of all of the things that I was worried about planning our wedding, finding the officiant and setting up how the ceremony would flow was a huge one! When we started talking to Paul, he immediately took those worries away. From the design of the ceremony, the writing of the vows, and the day of the wedding, it was easy, fun and very genuine. Thanks again Paul!
Vendor response 01/15/2020
Thank you, Amy and Rob! I loved talking with both of you, getting to know you and putting ...
together your wedding ceremony. And, as I anticipated, you were such an inspiring couple for all present. I'm so happy that I could be part of your special day.
Mark M
5.0
11/14/2019
Paul was a pleasure to work with throughout the ceremony planning process and delivered a beautiful, personalized wedding ceremony for me and my wife. He was very engaged and enthusiastic when we initially talked to him over the phone so he could learn more about my wife and I's story and it was clear that he is passionate about what he does. Any time we communicated he was extremely helpful and prompt in his replies which was greatly appreciated. My wife and I loved the ceremony and several guests made positive comments as well. We're so glad we went with him as our wedding officiant!
Vendor response 01/15/2020
Thank you so much, Mark for your kind words! And that you for opening up and telling me so...
much about you, your love together and all of the little things that breathed life into your ceremony. You are a lovely couple and I hope you have a long, beautiful life together.
Monique W
5.0
11/14/2019
We were married in Harmony California at their little Chapel and Paul was selected for us as our officiant as part of our “elopement” package. And I have to say that we could not have chosen a better officiant ourselves.
Paul is everything and more that you will need for your special day. He puts so much effort in his attention to detail it’ll melt your heart.
Paul reached out a few weeks prior to our wedding via phone calls, emails, and texts to learn more about us and all that made us who we are as a couple just to cater our vows specifically to us.
Meeting Paul the day of our wedding you would have thought we’d known him all along. He was so warm and welcoming our family and friends still have nothing but the kindest things to say about him.
We love Paul and would highly suggest him for one of the biggest days of your lives.
Vendor response 01/15/2020
It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful a wedding can be and your ceremony was such a pl...
easure. Getting married in Harmony, California was a perfect fit for you, as you two were so present and connected at the alter. Thank you for asking me to be part of your wedding!
Karen L
5.0
11/10/2019
Paul did a great job for us, and was a lovely person to know. He is an experienced professional and I recommend him highly.
Vendor response 11/10/2019
Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you so much for asking me to orchestrate your...
wedding ceremony. I wish you two the best!
Ken W
5.0
11/10/2019
Paul conducted our wedding ceremony on the 19th of October
and did an excellent job and was prepared for how we wanted him to do.
Ken and Karen
Nipomo, Ca.
Vendor response 11/10/2019
Thank you, Ken for a wonderful experience of meeting the two of you, getting to know you a...
nd putting together a ceremony that expressed all of the things that you wanted. Meeting your families and so many of your long time friends, hearing the stories and seeing your connections was a real treat.
Barbara I
5.0
10/20/2019
Words can’t express how grateful we are to have found Paul as our wedding officiant. From our first meeting where Paul gets to know our story as individuals and as a couple, to the great deal of guidance and support he provides for planning each piece of the ceremony, Paul is with you every step of the way. We received so many compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was – Paul’s words were meaningful and sincere. In short, it was a perfectly customized ceremony with a flawless execution. We are very pleased with Paul’s officiant service. He’ll be top of our list for vow renewal.
Vendor response 10/20/2019
Barbara and Michael, Your story was beautiful, inspiring and satisfying to weave into your...
wedding ceremony. I'm so happy to have met you and your families and I'm looking forward to your vow renewals!
Cari E
5.0
10/18/2019
We loved the attention to detail that Paul infused into our planning process. The ceremony that was humorous, intimate and specific to both John and I. Our guests have said that it was one of the best ceremonies they have ever attended...and we agree!
Vendor response 10/19/2019
Thank you, Cari! You and John are a delightful couple and it was a pleasure to see your lo...
ve smile upon your wedding ceremony!
Katherine A
5.0
10/08/2019
Paul was great! He was able to accommodate our elopement on short notice. The ceremony was beautiful and thoughtful, we highly recommend.
Thank you so Paul for making our day very special.
Bianca K
5.0
10/07/2019
Paul is an amazing officiant, he is thoughtful and very thorough. Communication with Paul was easy and frequent. Through emails and FaceTime he got to know us and delivered the most heartfelt ceremony. It was as if he had known us for our whole relationship and it brought me to tears almost instantly. I can't thank him enough for the moment he gave us, it was more than words. Paul is the best choice, no doubt about it.
Vendor response 10/07/2019
Thank you, Bianca! I loved getting to know you and weaving your love and relationship into...
your ceremony! Thank you for asking me to be a part of your wedding!
Barry W
5.0
7/15/2019
We knew right away that Paul was going to be an amazing officiant during our video call together. During our fun conversation and he took notes of me and my wife’s stories and wove together a masterpiece for our wedding ceremony. He is very genuine, thoughtful, and encouraging in his speaking and choice of words. Love was definitely in the air! We are so fortunate to have had Paul and hope you choose him to be your officiant as well! So many wonderful memories of our day and thank you Paul for being a big part of it!
Vendor response 07/15/2019
You are right, love was in the air! The two of you had joy and love written all over your ...
faces and your vows to one another were simply wonderful. Your families were cheering you on and were so happy to be a part of your special day. You are fortunate indeed!
Kevin C
5.0
7/05/2019
We really appreciated Paul's sincerity and genuine manner that he brought to our ceremony as officiant. Paul took time to speak with us prior to the ceremony in order to better know us and be able to speak in a way that would resonate with our personalities and values. He provided us with pertinent readings and example vows that we used to customize for ourselves. His message at the ceremony was uplifting and really captured the essence of the love we are giving to each other and the lifelong connection we are making as husband and wife. We had an intimate ceremony with just a few family, and everyone commented on how touching Paul's words were. He was early (traveled over three hours to get to us!) and was a true professional. He also offered to submit our marriage license application, as we are out of state and were heading out to our honeymoon. Thank you so much, Paul, you really made our ceremony special!
Vendor response 07/08/2019
Kevin and Misty, I'll always remember your wedding ceremony as a real highlight! How we st...
ood over the raging Kaweah River with the Sierra Nevada mountains in front of us, how your love and joy was lighting up your faces while your families cheered you on, how your two paths became one in such vivid detail. I'm so happy to have met you and had opportunity to weave your love into your wedding ceremony and to watch you bond on such a deep level. Your are quite fortunate to have found each other and I hope to see you there again in 5 or 10 years for your vow renewal!
Kristen C
5.0
6/23/2019
My husband and I are so grateful we found Paul to marry us! He took the time to get to know us over a long phone call and again over coffee. He did a beautiful job incorporating our story, including our loved ones, and touching our guests with his message about love and commitment. We cannot thank him enough for helping make our wedding day so special and meaningful. We would recommend Paul to anyone!
Rhonda B
5.0
6/04/2019
Fun Fact: First time bride at 62! Our hope was that it would be a MEANINGFUL ceremony and that is exactly what it was!! Paul's suggestion for the location was gorgeous. With only my sister & her husband attending I was concerned (before meeting Paul) that it would be too simple/ordinary. The vows were absolutely fitting for us but really the whole experience was so heartfelt and unique that we were both thrilled to have found Paul. I have since shared with close friends and family the video and everyone has be wowed by his beautiful words capturing our relationship. So grateful to Paul for making this special moment so dreamy!!!
Mario C
5.0
5/28/2019
Book him now before it’s too late! Paul was a great officiant. He’s busy for a reason. When you meet him you will feel right at ease. He took his time with us and listened to our story. He asks the right questions and gets to know not only about you, but also gets to know who you are as individuals and as a couple. The ceremony itself was great. He is well spoken. Both solemn and funny. He knows his business. He will craft the ceremony to your wants and will offer plenty of great guidance if you aren’t sure what you want. We were genuinely moved by his words. Paul is easily accessible and stayed in contact with us from the time we met through the day of the ceremony. You can’t go wrong with Paul as your officiant.
Kathryn J
5.0
4/06/2019
Paul took the time to meet with us and get to know us so our ceremony really reflected who we are and our love for each other. We received so many compliments on how meaningful the ceremony was from our guests. Paul was easy to work with and very responsive. Thank you!
Vendor response 04/11/2019
When we met and I heard your story, I knew it would be a wonderful ceremony and it exceede...
d my expectations! Your togetherness really came out in how you decorated Robin's and the celebration of your love was carried throughout everything. I'm so happy that I got to be a part of such an important milestone in your lives!