Vows from the Heart - Wedding Chaplains

assist in any way they could. Though not always possible, they arrived at our public elopement site early to secure the area for our use. That was very appreciated! Thank you for performing our beautiful sunset wedding overlooking the ocean!

s very professional and replied to all emails. The day was perfect! The clergyman and the photographer were so nice and made it very easy to enjoy the moment. We chose the package that included the photographer. Loved the entire process. Didnt feel like an elopement at all!

event, Rev Christopher and Kim from Be Lavish made it a such a relaxed and happy occasion. As others had mentioned it felt like meeting up with an old friend. We had a lovely ceremony and Rev Christopher was so well prepared for all our requirements. After the ceremony, Kim took the photos we particularly wanted and was just the most understanding photographer. A truly special event made all the better by these lovely people. I can’t recommend them both highly enough.

known us for years. Highly recommend this service, and the recommended photographer. All is all this was a dream come true. Thank you!!

e gave us all his tips and tricks to make the day that much more special...we are still so incredibly happy we chose this company! They made it so magical for us :) we HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking to elope and have the most romantic intimate wedding!

our guests. I would highly recommend him to any couple and am honored that he shared our special day with us!

nd friends asked how long we had known each other. We had just met in person on our wedding day! He know how to connect with a couple! He was wonderful to work with and responded back to questions quickly. I planned my wedding from a different state and he made it easy!

lped to settle any nerves before the ceremony and was delightful and calming during the ceremony as well! The elopement style ceremony that he offers is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for something a little less formal. We did not meet with Rev. Christopher beforehand but he was able to get a really good understanding of us as a couple in the time that we chatted before the ceremony. That really helped him make words he spoke during resonate with us both. We would both highly recommend Rev. Christopher and Vows From the Heart.

the Heart and read great reviews, which lead us to meeting with them. Let me just add - even before the meeting, we looked at their website which provides helpful hints, tips, and a guide to finding an officiant for your wedding! This alone helped us so much and I wish I had come across their website earlier! We met with Chaplain Mary for a 30-minute meeting and everything felt so right that we didn't want to look or meet with anyone else! She is incredibly warm and welcoming, and made the whole process so comfortable for us! The wedding ceremony went so smoothly and everything she said she would do to help us (and wouldn't do - meaning, no awkward moments, weird silence, or anything else) was just as she had said during our initial meeting. Chaplain Mary respected each desire and want we asked for to be included in the ceremony and added her sweet touches to make it feel unscripted and natural. A lot of our guests complimented how beautiful the ceremony was. We can't thank you enough, Chaplain Mary!

we had any questions or concerns. Rev. Chris was not only organized and professional (as he's done hundreds, if not, a thousand weddings!?), but he has a warm and lighthearted spirit that put us at ease when there are so many things to worry about when planning a wedding. He provided us with all the information we needed in regards to creating a personalized ceremony, without it being too difficult to understand or even needing to do any kind of research on our own! He truly created a beautiful ceremony for us and we are forever grateful.

but he added his own touch that was tailored to us specifically as a couple. He also stepped in to help when my mom was overwhelmed with emotion and forgot her role. What a lovely service and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant!

ad welled up during the ceremony. We definitely recommend!! Thank you Rev. Christopher!!

cial, memorable, and deeply moving. Though we only met in person once before the actual ceremony, it was enough for us to really feel a connection with her, and that made it feel really special. I would recommend anyone I care about hire Chaplain Mary or Rev. Christopher to officiate their wedding, as they bring a deep, professional expertise to the event. Being able to customize our ceremony to fit our beliefs and values without having to comb through the thousands of options there are online made the process so simple. She kept us on track, and the whole event went off without a hitch. Thank you, Chaplain Mary, for making our day so special.

idence in the realm of wedding ceremonies made the whole thing so much easier. Thank you again for helping make our special day so memorable!

ss so easy for us! Our wedding guests kept asking how long we had known Rev. Tuttle by the way he spoke during the ceremony. He never read straight off his pages and always looked at us or the audience. I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding ceremony!

reat since of humor. He made me feel very welcomed and relaxed. We were blessed enough to have flowers dontated by Mustardseed Floral! And the amazing Kimberly with Lavish Lark photography captured our beautiful day. The venue was at Bali Hai restaurant; it was more beautiful than expected. I am so grateful for Rev. Christopher and Chaplain Mary! I had a wounderful and beautiful experience. This will forever be the best day of our lives and our favorite memory.

. It was better than we had envisioned. And the photographer, Kim, that they recommended was fantastic too. She somehow managed to wrangled my family to capture the memories for us. We are truly grateful for a magical day.

great to work with along the way, even when I had a last minute change before the wedding. He provides a booklet that makes it so easy to help perfect our ceremony choices and vision. We have received so many compliments of who our officiant was and how personable and enjoyable he made the ceremony. We were so pleased by our unplugged ceremony and couldn't have asked for a better officiant.

an absolutely beautiful job at our ceremony! Chaplin Mary said some beautiful words and made our wedding feel so intimate, special, and light-hearted. It is a day I will remember forever and I am so grateful that they gave us that special opportunity! I also want to thank Kimberley the photographer, Whimsey Florals for the beautiful flowers, Francesca for playing beautiful music, and Oceanside Marina Suites for the beautiful venue! It was a day I will always remember for all the good things because of all of you!

cherish forever.

inal papers. Her words during the ceremony put my husband and me at ease as we braved the super cold and windy conditions on that cliff. I would highly recommend Vows from the Heart Ministries if you're looking for a small, heartfelt ceremony.

Thank you for sharing this milestone in our lives!

went above our wildest expectations and gave us the most perfect elopement ceremony. We feel beyond blessed to have had Chris marry us. The day was perfect and I truly cannot imagine a more perfect officiant than Rev Chris. He is light-hearted and easy to talk to! I highly recommend. 10/10 stars. Easily!

the ceremony but all of Mary’s beautiful words got me. Luckily she had a napkin for me to fix my face lol. Kimberly was our photographer alongside Chris and they were so kind to us. The most sincere and loving people. Thank you so much for such a beautiful day that we will never forget

ne with a voice made for radio. He was even able to ad lib at just the right times. Overall we couldn't have asked for a more professional and personable officiant.

r wedding starting with the ceremony. It was the perfect blend of sincerity, candidness, love and humor that will forever be remembered by our closest family and friends. Not to mention, working with Rev. Tuttle was a breathe of fresh air from start to finish! One thing I truly appreciated about him was that it was not scripted or too stiff and formal. He saw that when I was a little emotional once my father gave me away and when I took Chris’ hands, he paused for a moment to offer his handkerchief and let Chris and I hug it out.. it was exactly what I needed in that moment and he knew it! I will recommend Rev. Tuttle to all of my soon to be brides! It was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

g for! Everyone was extremely impressed with the ceremony Rev. Christopher provided. When I told my family that was the first time we had met him, they were blown away! Everyone assumed we had met several times before due to the personal and genuine approach he had.

booklet he provided. We were so pleased!

uly capture our personality and overall feel we wanted for our ceremony! Every guest at the wedding commented on how wonderful he led our ceremony, and the overall service he provided! Thank you so much, Rev. Tuttle!! You will forever be a part of our special day, and we will cherish your words always.

ry and Christopher for a day a couple will cherish forever.

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ne who attended our wedding said it seemed like we had known the Reverend our whole lives - even though we'd met a few months before the wedding. I would highly recommend him for your ceremony!!

them, you will feel like you're catching up with a long lost friend or family member. They are genuine, kind, hilarious, and go above and beyond to ensure that your special day - whether it's an elopement or traditional marriage ceremony - truly is special. If you are on the fence about hiring them, let this message be your deciding factor. Please hire them. I promise you that you will NOT be disappointed.

amazing ceremony. All prior communication was prompt and reliable. We were asked what kind of service we would like and he addressed us during the ceremony in such a meaningful, humerous and personal manner way beyond our expectations. It was lovely and we can highly recommend Rev. Tuttle.

. If I could give a higher review, I would. I offer my highest recommendation.

m forever. Our guests kept commenting on how great he was. I would more than highly recommend him, you don't need to look anywhere else. Do yourself a favor and just go with Rev. Tuttle!

requests and he officiated our beautiful and simple wedding at the Del Coronado Sand Dunes. Since my husband and I flew in for our elopement, we didn't know where to stay, how to find a photographer, where to get flowers, etc. and thankfully, Elope to San Diego helps you coordinate all of those details by asking which services you need and giving you contact information for vendors at a preferred rate. Easy Peasy! Rev. Christopher even took care of filing our marriage license for us so we could focus on having fun on our honeymoon! I wouldn't change a thing from our wedding and we are so thankful to have worked with the Tuttle's. MAKE SURE you go with Elope to San Diego when you are planning your elopement, there are other groups out there with similar names but you will not get the same level of service and care! On a personal note, my dad had passed away a few years ago, and that's one of the big reasons we chose an elopement over a traditional wedding - no one to walk me down the aisle! But Rev. Christopher was an easy choice to have perform the ceremony because from the very moment I read through his website and saw his pictures, I could tell he was a kind man with a huge heart and it felt *right* to have him marry us. When we met the Rev, I knew immediately we had made the right choice - his sweet spirit and funny personality was the perfect addition to our wedding day. If you are considering eloping in San Diego, there is no need to look anywhere else - the Tuttle's will take care of you, just like they did us! 5 Stars, A++++++!!!!!

awards. It was rare to find an officiant with an informative website that demonstrated professionalism and organization. After viewing the site we set up a facetime call with him. It went great! He is so funny but respectful and professional. We felt he was a perfect match for our wedding. My husband and I are non-denominational christians. We have mormon and catholic families so it was important for us to find an officiant to provide a nice service, without religious preference and unique to us. His handbook provided us with many options to chose from to ensure the ceremony was tailored to us and our family. He is a great guy. We recommend him for your future nuptuls!

also drawn to their wisdom and experience. I would definitely recommend them if you are looking for someone who makes you feel like family and really comfortable with a great sense of humor and wit.

y together. They both so professional, genuine, personable, patient, and have great personalities. We also learned that they are married to each other! (FYI - They are adorable and seem like very happy people.) During our meeting, we were given a booklet with an example ceremony timeline and example readings/blessings that made it easier to visualize our options. (It’s pretty detailed and if you had no idea what you wanted… you would totally be covered). They also demystified what we needed to do for our marriage license. (There are so many things that you would not know about getting married unless you’ve already been married before! So, having professionals that know what they are doing and who you can trust is a blessing.) Both were willing to be contacted as many times before the big day to answer any questions (instead of offering limited meetings or contacts) about anything wedding related (like if needed other vendor references) and were not pushy at all about getting booked. It felt like they really want you to have the best ceremony possible. To be honest, I wasn’t really that hyped up about the ceremony part of our wedding until we met them! I appreciated that we could customize our ceremony and that our officiant (either one) felt like an advocate for us and someone who wanted to best represent us on our big day. Our conversation with both felt very natural and we walked away completely confident that we would be in very good hands. I also felt like they took the time to get to know us as a couple. In the end, we went with Rev. Tuttle because he reminded my fiance of his best man (who is his best friend from the 1st grade). (To choose between Christopher or Mary is like splitting hairs. Both are fantastic.) WIth Vows from the Heart, our ceremony totally felt like us and reflected what we wanted! We wanted a civil ceremony that was concise but still thoughtful and meaningful. We also were able to write our own vows. We only felt like we had to meet with Rev. Tuttle once (our initial meeting) and then a month before the wedding, I emailed him our ceremony selections and updated him with any logistics. He doesn’t attend the ceremony rehearsal and doesn’t really need to. (A rehearsal is really for where you and the wedding party need to know where to walk/stand and that done by the venue coordinator.) He also only attends the ceremony portion of your wedding and does not expect to stay around for the reception. Days prior to wedding, Rev. Tuttle texted us to check in about any questions. Day of, he was on time and very impressive. He helped release any stress prior to ceremony. In seeing Rev. Tuttle in action, he is gregarious, has great energy, is a good public speaker, has a great sense of humor, and is able to smoothly think on his feet. When things went off script with banter between myself and fiance (not planned), he went with it and it felt very natural. Our parents LOVED him as well as many other guests because I got compliments about our officiant even after the wedding. After the wedding, he made sure our marriage license was taken to the county office for processing. One less thing on your list! I highly recommend Vows from the Heart!

portantly though, he made is meaningful and special with the right amount of run. Reverend Tuttle read our cues and improvised if either of us "messed up". Everyone at the reception was asking about our officiant and requested his information. I could not be happier with how our ceremony turned out.