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Valley Orthodox Church

Location Weddings Elegantly Performed

CA AZ NV

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Rev. John E Southwick

PRESIDENT

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Valley Orthodox Church is a wedding officiant service in Simi Valley, CA. With 20 years of experience and a friendly demeanor, Reverend Southwick can help you create the ceremony you've always wanted. When working with this officiant, he will customize your loving ceremony and offer a package that includes top-notch professionals. Some of these are DJs, photographers, florists, wedding planners, and photo booths. Reverend Southwick can perform ceremonies for all backgrounds and beliefs, whether religious, agnostic, or atheist. You can arrange a consultation with Valley Orthodox Church today to learn more about this business. What You'll Love About Valley Orthodox Church The consensus among couples is that Reverend Southwick is a kind-hearted man with a terrific sense of humor. He will sit with you and your partner to learn about your love story before crafting a touching and witty speech for your wedding day. Check out the flawless reviews to learn more about the Valley Orthodox Church.

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Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian

Protestant

Interfaith

Jewish

Spiritual

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Wedding

Ceremony

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Rev. John E Southwick

President

Over 20 years creating the best weddings in Southern California. Rev. Southwick will spend all the time it takes to make your wedding the best it can be. Rev. Southwick is known at the top venues in California here are a few. Calamigos Ranch, Westlake Inn, Walnut Grove, The Vineyards, The Posada Royale Hotel.

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Carina F

9/17/2025

I highly recommend Rev. Southwick. My husband and I wanted a traditional religious ceremony and he delivered just that and more. He was super easy to work with and very responsive....

Our ceremony was beautiful! Thank you Rev. Southwick!

Daisy B

6/07/2022

We are so happy with Rev. John Southwick. He was everything we needed and more. From the first conversation to the last he is always on top of every detail. My wedding was postpone...

d due to the pandemic and through it all he still officiated our wedding even if we had to wait another 2 years . Thank you so much for your patience, jokes, and well wishes for us. I highly recommend Rev. Southwick I absolutely loved our conversation from our very first meeting. He really sits with you to get to know the couples. Such a wonderful person and I am so happy we went with him. Thank you so much Rev. Southwick !

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Bonnie P

10/20/2016

I am so glad we went with Rev. Southwick! We got so many great reviews from our family on how awesome and personable he was. He definitely made our wedding a day to remember! He is...

very professional and super nice! I highly recommend him!!! All of our guests loved you and we did too!!

Kristin N

5/27/2016

John really played a huge part in making our wedding day so special. He was very professional, yet had a great sense of humor. He really puts time and effort into his ceremonies ...

and he really gets to know the couple and makes the ceremony special. I could not have been happier with John. Such a kind hearted man and is GREAT at what he does!!!! Thank you John!

Melissa D

8/02/2015

Rev. John had only one afternoon to get to know us as a couple but her was so friendly and took time to understand and learn about us and our family. He made suggestions which made...

our ceremony special. The words he gave us and said made our vows perfect and we felt connected to our faith. Wonderful officiant ! Highly recommend

Lacee Y

2/21/2014

I can not begin to tell you the compliments we have had on our ceremony. Everyone we know has told us it was the only wedding ceremony they'd sit through again and again. It truly...

was perfect!! Rev John has such an amazing spirit and is so energetic. He kept our guests entertained and moved the entire ceremony!! By far the best officiant I have ever seen!! I could not be more thankful for finding him!!

Viviana R

10/11/2013

Reverend Southwick was such a sweetheart and he was very professional. We fell in love with him instantly and he tailored our ceremony to fit our style. Our guests loved him also...

and complimented us on our ceremony and the great job he did. He had our guests and us...crying, laughing, but most importantly focused on the importance of the union that was about to take place. I would recommend Reverend Southwick to anyone because I am that sure that you will love him also!!

Danielle D

7/24/2012

I am so glad that we went with Reverend Southwick for our wedding ceremony. He made the ceremony fun but also beautiful. We had lots of compliments from our guests. I would recomme...

nd Reverend Southwick to anyone.

Cheryl R

10/14/2011

Reverend John Southwick was great. My guests loved him. He has a sense of humor and is very professional. All my guests told me again and again how much they liked him.

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Valley Orthodox Church

Rev. John E Southwick

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