About this vendor
Welcome to The Bay Vows, a Wedding Officiant Service led by Pastor Rob Awil and based in San Jose, CA. Your wedding ceremony should be more than just a formality—it should be a celebration that inspires, moves, and leaves a lasting imprint on you and your guests' hearts. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, I am an experienced Christian Minister who actively serves as a full time pastor in a local church. I want to be your trusted guide for your special day.
I want to inspire you and your guests by putting your story against the backdrop of love, promise, and faith. Even if your guests aren't religious, I understand how to help people connect to the special moment that is your wedding!
Whether you're planning a large destination wedding or an intimate elopement, I offer classy, casual, and a meaningful ceremony. I'm confident we can make your special day a milestone in your story.
I am an ordained Christian minister with experience with high-end weddings. I have experience speaking to groups of over 900 people. Most importantly, I care about making your special day all about you.
Services Offered:
—Customized Wedding Vows: I can help you craft personalized vows that reflect your unique love story, ensuring a completely unique and unforgettable event.
—Rehearsals and Vow Renewals: Ensure a seamless and memorable ceremony with expert guidance during rehearsals, or celebrate your enduring love through a vow renewal ceremony.
—Premarital Counseling: Beyond officiating your ceremony, I offer premarital counseling utilizing the proven SYMBIS assessment to support you on your journey to a strong and lasting marriage.
—Marriage Coaching: I offer marriage coaching to help couples learn how to build a Strengths Based Marriage. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Finder Coach, I can uniquely help you achieve your goals by helping you assess where you are and where you want to go.
—Speaking Engagements: I am available for speaking engagements, bringing inspiring words and wisdom to various events.
Inspire your wedding guests! Please reach out, and let's explore the connection to see how I can join you in transforming your special day into an extraordinary celebration of love, laughter, and promise.
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Religious Affiliations
- Christian
Wedding Activities
- After The Wedding
- Newlywed Life
- Getting Engaged
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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Rob was amazing! The ceremony really is the most important puzzle piece to the wedding and he sure delivered. He was kind, responsive, friendly, and really brought love to our ceremony. He listened to our story and brought it to life. 10/10 would recommend Rob! If you found this review.....your search is over.
Rob... Thank you a million times over! We really wish the best for you and your family! God Bless!
Pastor Rob made our day so special! We did not know him prior to obtaining his services as officiant but throughout the months leading up to our ceremony we felt like he became a friend. He crafted a personalized ceremony that reflected all the values we wanted to be present. Our families and guests loved the ceremony and were very impressed with his genuineness and warmth. We’re so blessed that we found Pastor Rob and would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant!
Pastor Rob made our wedding day absolutely amazing! Leading up to our wedding we had many sessions where Pastor Rob truly wanted to get to know us as a couple and prioritzed our love story when writing his message. We appreciated his patience, counseling, and passion. He's very well-spoken and he always knows the rights words to say. Rob is a very approachable and friendly person. Many of our family members who got to talk to Pastor Rob during our wedding told us that he "felt like part of the family." If you're looking for an officiant for your big day, look no further. This is the man for you!
If you're searching for an officiant who not only marries you but also weaves the threads of your love story into the ceremony with finesse and heart, look no further than Rob. My now husband and I decided against traditional personalized vows in front of our guests, and instead, entrusted Rob to share our journey. And boy, did he deliver!
Rob's ability to blend moments of laughter, sentiment, and our unique story throughout the ceremony was nothing short of remarkable. He captured the essence of our relationship effortlessly. His words felt like they were crafted just for us, creating a deeply personal and unforgettable experience for everyone present.
I had multiple guests come up to me and ask how long Rob has known us because the way he shared our story made it seem like he has known us for YEARS. Well, it's only been months but he took our story and relationship to heart.
Rob exudes warmth and professionalism. From our initial meeting to the big day, he guided us with kindness and expertise, ensuring that every detail was perfect.
Rob is not just an officiant; he's a storyteller, a heart warmer, and a true professional. If you want a ceremony that reflects your love story in all its beauty and uniqueness, Rob is the one to make it happen. We couldn't be happier with our decision to have him officiate our special day.
PS- he handled the pivot to a rainy wedding with EASE!
Having Pastor Rob officiate our wedding was very special for me and my wife. Given the circumstances and reasoning behind our wedding, it was a short time frame in which we had to get everything together. With only a few weeks notice Rob accepted our request to be a part of our special day without hesitation, and special it was. My wife and I shared a very sentimental communion with Pastor Rob in front of our friends and family during the ceremony. He helped to take the jitters out of the big day, spoke clearly and brilliantly and made our day that much more special. Thank you for going above and beyond. You are a true blessing to us, thank you for making our wedding special!
Rob played a truly pivotal role in our special day. Leading up to the wedding we met with Rob multiple times and discussed our values and goals that we wanted to enter into our marriage with. Rob flawlessly intertwined our faith and values into the ceremony, while also perfectly tying in our venue of a winery into his message. Rob exceeded all expectations with how personal and sincere our ceremony was. Everything was perfect and we cannot recommend Rob enough!
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San Jose, Bay Area, and Sacramento
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