SoCal Christian Weddings Officiant
About This Vendor
Christian Wedding Officiant & Premarital Counselor
Together we fully customize your wedding/vow renewal ceremony to reflect the uniqueness of your relationship in a way that engages and inspires your guests! My many years of pastoral experience reassure nervous couples to help you enjoy your day; my detailed planning with you ensures the very best photos of your ceremony to enjoy for years to come, and safeguards against unwanted surprises. Relax, share the love, and enjoy the day, I've got this for you! Able to speak portions of your ceremony in Spanish or German. Serving all Southern California. SEPARATE OPTIONS: --Premarital Counseling: 3 sessions of 90 minutes using insights from America's #1 Relationship Assessment tool "Prepare and Enrich." In person or via FaceTime/Skype ($400) --Music, sound equipment, photography
Details
Ceremony Types
Elopement, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Quaker, Spiritual
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding, Newlywed Life, Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
SoCal Christian Weddings Officiant Reviews
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Reviewed On 7/17/2018 by Negat E
If I could give 6 stars or more, I happily would. Jeff exceeded all our expectations and helped us with every detail of the wedding ceremony. Wedding planning can be stressful but once we met with Jeff we felt like we were in good hands and d...
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2018
Hi Negat and Wayne, I can't tell you how much fun it was to lead your joyous ceremony! Everything went so well, and you and Wayne wrote truly moving personalized promises/vows to each other. And you have some spectacular photos! Many blessin...
Reviewed On 11/29/2018 by Katherine W
BY FAR the greatest choice we made when it came to planning our Wedding was choosing Jeff to bless our Marriage and lead our Ceremony. If I could give 10 Stars, I would. I have recommended (without an ounce of hesitation) Jeff to everyone we kn...
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2018
Katherine, you are so kind! You and Alex have a great story and I felt like we connected well from the very beginning. You each wrote really nice vows that moved each other and your guests...I was happy to help with that. And a magnificent w...
Reviewed On 8/10/2018 by Dana N
Let me start by saying that initially I was completely against finding a random officiant online to officiate our wedding! I wanted someone who knew my hubby and I - what made us special and what is important to us. But as the day got closer an...
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2018
Dana, thanks so much for your very kind words! I truly do count it a privilege to be invited into your world, to get to know both of you, and to understand your story together and your relationship. Your trust in me helped make your day uniqu...
Reviewed On 11/29/2018 by Vincenzo C
Jeff is Awesome! Our meeting before the Wedding was true to heart and special. Jeff was there for us, with us, what a day! Jeff is a must contact for your Wedding! Thank you Jeff!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2018
What a great day with you and Kirklan! Bernardo Winery was beautiful as always, and it was a pleasure to meet your family as well. Your fun attitude during our meetings and the ceremony made it a joyous celebration! Many blessings!
Reviewed On 11/20/2018 by Melissa R
My wedding was just two days ago. I was so, so nervous to walk down the aisle and speak in front of so many people. Jeff was an absolute Godsend. My husband and I felt his genuine interest in getting to know us as individuals and as a couple in...
Response from the Vendor on 11/25/2018
Melissa, you are so kind and your words truly touch me! I'm glad I was able to help keep you and Gabriel be calm and not overly anxious so you could really be confident and enjoy what your ceremony was meant to be--joyful, fun and meaningful. ...
Reviewed On 11/17/2018 by Keri P
I have to say that Jeff and Rebecca are the best!!! We originally had different plans and then we found Jeff. From the start his attention to detail and meeting at his house to go over every little detail and endless messages and hours planing ...
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2018
Keri, your kind words are appreciated! What a great day it turned out to be! Many blessings from both of us to both you and Gary! Jeff and Rebecca
Reviewed On 11/08/2018 by Zack M
I was extremely pleased with Jeff. Count me under his biggest fans list. Leading up to the wedding he took time to get to know us as a couple and as individuals and made the whole deal seem very personal. We met in person, spoke on the phone an...
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2018
Hi Zack, your kind words really touch me! You have expressed how my process with you and Kylie (and all my couples really) is not a transaction but a genuine relationship, in many cases that will last beyond the wedding day! I look forward to...
Reviewed On 9/16/2018 by Claire H
Jeff was such a great addition to our wedding. He really took the time to make it a personal and intimate ceremony. We received so much great feedback about how special it was. We appreciated all the time he spent with us, getting to know us o...
Reviewed On 6/28/2018 by Lisa M
I found Jeff through a chaplain referral from Camp Pendleton. I was so glad to have him contact us.
Jeff was amazing! He's professional, knowledgeable, and supplied us with so much information. As most newly engaged couples know, planning a we...
Reviewed On 6/08/2018 by Justine C
Jeff was an amazing service to our family. He was very down to earth and knowledgeable. Jeff arrived 60 min. before the ceremony started and prepped everybody on what to do. He also gave us tips on best photo positions, He was excellent on lead...
Response from the Vendor on 06/08/2018
Joanne, thanks for your kind words! It was such a pleasure to serve your family--Justine and Robb are such a great couple and the day was beautiful in every way. It was my privilege to be part of the team to make their wedding celebration so ...
Reviewed On 3/31/2018 by Antonio T
For our tiny wedding, we were looking for an officiant that we would be comfortable with, respect our values, and have a well structured premarital counseling program using Prepare and Enrich. After an initial consultation with three officiants...
Reviewed On 3/05/2018 by Johnathan R
My wife and I have been married before and we just wanted to get married and not have to concern ourselves with the burden of a large wedding. We simply knew we found the right person for the rest of our lives. We needed to tie the knot and our...
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Michelle G
I actually found Jeff from Yelp. He had great reviews so my fiance (at the time) and I decided to give him a call. We were so happy we did! Jeff was AMAZING! Jeff married us on October 14, 2017. He was very easy to talk to and I appreciated tha...
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2017
Hi Michelle, thanks so much for the kind review--it was such a joy to lead your wedding with the special elements of a cord ceremony and wine-blending ceremony! The vows you and Zack shared were so moving--all your guests will remember your wed...
Meet the Team
Rev. Dr. Jeff Saville
Owner
Hi, I'm Reverend Doctor Jeff Saville (call me Jeff!) and I have a passion for helping couples express their love and commitment for each other in a celebration that recognizes the importance of God in their relationship.
Originally from SoCal, I have earned bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees, all in the field of ministry. I have served as a pastor for various churches and as a Navy chaplain for 26 yrs (now retired from the Navy). I've been married to the love of my life, Rebecca, since 1988 and together we have three grown children thriving in their own lives.