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Wedding Officiant Jon is a Los Angeles, CA-based officiant who crafts custom ceremonies. You and your guests will love Jon Olson's down-to-earth, relevant, and personable style. You can call on this friendly professional to help create your dream wedding ceremony.
Wedding Officiant Jon will work with you to create the wedding of your dreams based on your unique preferences and values. With more than two decades of experience in performing ceremonies, Jon can help you enjoy a day that runs smoothly and is meaningful to you. You and your guest may look forward to happy memories.
Wedding Officiant Jon weds couples of a wide variety of religious and spiritual beliefs, including several Christian denominations and non-religious clients. He offers relaxed elegance and exceptional service to help make a special day truly memorable. Whether you are seeking a single-faith, multi-faith, non-religious, or vow renewal ceremony, this professional will assist you to enjoy your wedding.
What You'll Love About Wedding Officiant Jon
Jon Olson has given five-star services to countless couples through the years, as you can see in the numerous positive comments below. Newlyweds and loved ones have praised Wedding Officiant Jon's warmth, attention to detail, and consummate professionalism. With humor, compassion, and an ability to personalize each wedding to make it unique and unforgettable, past clients have described Jon as "great" and "fantastic." Once you've scrolled through the positive reviews, contact Jon and see about booking this highly sought-after officiant for your special day.
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- Orthodox
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Jon is highly praised as a wedding officiant, with reviewers commending his professionalism, warmth, attention to detail, and ability to create personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Numerous couples highlight Jon's proactive communication, guidance in ceremony planning, and ability to make the process seamless and stress-free. His engaging speaking style, humor, and ability to connect with couples and guests make him a popular choice for weddings, with many reviewers appreciating his personalized approach and memorable ceremonies. Overall, Jon is described as a fantastic choice for couples seeking a dedicated and personable officiant for their special day.Review photos
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Jon did a fantastic job with our wedding! He was communicative during the prep process and offered up tons of options to help build the ceremony that was right for us. He had lots of samples and was super helpful in guiding us down a path to create the right ceremony.
And on the day, he was incredible! He was kind, charismatic, and super on top of everything.
Can't recommend Jon enough for anyone in search of a good officiant!
Jon was our officiant for the wedding and I’m so glad we made the choice to go with him. He was very proactive during the process, he made an effort to connect with us before the actual ceremony which was great, and overall just a great person to have be in the wedding. He is very kind, patient, and has a fantastic demeanor and very professional as well. We are so happy with our choice – thank you Jon!
We chose Jon as our wedding officiant over a couple of other highly rated officiants for our recent wedding August 2024. During our initial meeting with Jon, he really wanted to know us, what was important to us for our ceremony and gave us suggestions if we needed them. He’s not only an expert at officiating weddings, he’s also very personable, humorous, has a distinguished presence and a nice and clear speaking voice. My husband and I both agreed we made an awesome choice by choosing to going with Jon. He responds to emails quickly and is very detailed oriented. There’s a reason he’s a five star rated officiant! We highly recommend him!!!
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Jon was so great during the whole wedding process. He was always available and willing to collaborate.
Jon was suggested to us by good friends that he previously wed. From the first conversation we knew he would be our officiant. Jon is patient, kind, responsive and informative. He doesn't price gouge and really helped us figure all details I would have never thought of on our own. He even helped us on the fly when I forgot to bring our prayer for reading. You can tell that Jon loves what he does, and is truly a happy and kind person. This is the energy you want at your wedding, I promise. Thank you, Jon, for making our wedding wonderful! - The Saiz'
We had our wedding at the end of May 2024 and easily one of the best decisions we made was to have Jon onboard as our officiant. My husband and I went into the process a little nervous and unsure of what we even wanted out of our ceremony but within the first minute of speaking to Jon on the phone, we just knew he was going to make the process so seamless and meaningful for us. If you are like us and are struggling with where to begin with your ceremony order of service, we highly highly recommend officiant Jon as he was able to create a wonderful ceremony experience for us - thoughtful, stress-free & just right!
One of the best decisions my husband and I've made for our wedding was to hire Jon as our officiant. Jon is very detail-oriented and has the genuine passion for making our wedding day a memorable experience. Jon helped us create the perfect vows and was an incredible resource for all of the other aspects within the ceremony. He is truly a professional, and knows exactly what he does! I would highly recommend Jon to any couples who are currently looking for the officiant cause I assure you he will do a perfect job for your special day!
Officiant Jon was absolutely a 10/10 to work with! He made the entire process from start to finish so seamless and easy. He worked with us to tailor our perfect idea of what we wanted for our ceremony. On the day of, he made us feel calm and prepared and checked in with both of us prior to the ceremony. He was the perfect blend of funny, sentimental, and even threw in a personal touch that got us and our entire wedding laughing. He was so pleasant, kind, and wonderful!
Just echoing what every other review says - Jon was an excellent officiant for our wedding. He really made the ceremony planning process seamless, and even during the wedding gave us encouragement as we read our vows. He made the logistics of the ceremony so simple it all went exactly perfectly with no slip ups. Cannot recommend him enough for your wedding!!
Jon came in super last minute, but was everything and amazing. Filling out his simple questionnaire he was able to detail exactly how we would like to Handle our ceremony. He was on time and very professional and just made me and my wife feel very comfortable during our ceremony. He had very kind words, was funny, and included star wars quotes because that was a theme in our wedding. We want to thank you Jon for making that moment very special for us. -Eddy & Collette
We couldn't be more thrilled that we found Jon and chose him as our wedding officiant! After only one phone call with him, we knew he was what we were looking for. We are so grateful for the care and attention to detail he showed in making sure our ceremony was exactly what we wanted it to be. Jon was incredibly easy to work with. He provided us with all the templates and resources we needed for every aspect of our ceremony. We always felt like we were in the hands of an expert and a professional. Our ceremony couldn't have been smoother and Jon presided over it flawlessly. The gratitude we feel for the way he handled our ceremony, from planning to execution, is immeasurable. We're glad to know that Jon will forever be remembered as an integral part of one of the most pivotal moments in both our lives!
We needed an officiant in a very short period of time for our wedding and Jon came through for us in an amazing way. He was very responsive during the build up to the big day, as well as accommodating due to the last minute nature of the request. He worked with us through out the days leading up to the wedding to ensure the wedding went according to our preferences and values
On the of the wedding day, he delivered! He was kind, funny and made sure the ceremony went smoothly. He arrived on time, was very knowledgeable about what to do with our license and also submitted it for us in time with no hiccups and we got our certificate a few weeks after. I will highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for an officiant for your wedding.
I absolutely loved Jon for my wedding. We needed him on short notice and he worked with me and my Husband on your schedules that never really matched up. He was funny, kind, enthusiastic, and caring. I felt the love he put into his speech and thought that went into making my wedding. He passed every expectation I had. He was the one that made my wedding special. If you need someone to make it everything and more he is the one you want for your wedding. He makes everything to you and the love you share with your other person.
Jon was such a joy and pleasure to work with. He helped us craft the perfect ceremony. His professionalism and communication throughout the entire process was amazing.
After combing through several wedding review sites, such as you are probably doing right now, my fiancé and I came across Jon’s website. After our initial Zoom meeting with him, we felt very comfortable with choosing him as our officiant. He’s professional, warm, flexible, courteous, charming and compassionate. He’s been doing this for many years now and it shows. The entire process from A to Z was seamless and he guided us through every step of the way. We eventually opted to write our own vows, but he was prepared with several to choose from. For the ceremony we wanted a hint of spirit and religion, but not too much, and Jon certainly delivered. He’s a natural up there and it made us feel as relaxed as possible. It definitely felt like he was in our corner giving us support and encouragement in his own way on the most special day of our lives. We would highly recommend Jon’s services to anyone getting married, you won’t regret it!
Jon was a great officiant! We got married in October and he was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Everything from preparing the order of service to providing guidance and support. He answered all our questions and concerns through email or phone. He gave us insight into what works and what doesn’t, and he also sent readings/examples to use for our wedding. He made the ceremony run smoothly and was able to incorporate our personalized unity ceremony. He was easy to work with, genuinely nice, and respectful. Many of our guests enjoyed his humor and thoughtful words and complimented his service. Highly recommend Jon.
Jon was an amazing officiant! We got married 10/14/23. We had looked around and wanted to find someone that we felt was able to provide a ceremony that reflected how we feel about each other - caring, warm, a little humorous. He balanced those things perfectly. He was very easy to work with, and created a very personalized Order of Service for our ceremony. Everyone really enjoyed the ceremony. We especially appreciated his working in different cultural pieces in a sensitive way. We were really able to have the ceremony we wanted. We would highly recommend Jon again and again! Thank you Jon!
-- Sam & Ang
Jon officiated our wedding on November 4, 2023. It was the smoothest process and experience! My dad even mentioned in his speech how a lot of what he wanted to speak about was so eloquently said by Jon during our ceremony. Jon is professional, friendly, and really helped us plan the ceremony of our dreams! If you're considering hiring a professional like Jon to be your officiant, DO IT!
Found Jon through a Google search for best wedding officiants in LA which appeared at the top. He responded right away, set up a Zoom to get to know us and we found him to be warm and engaging. He helped us to organize the flow of our ceremony. He was very commutative for the months leading up to the big day. He was on time, had a very engaging speaking voice and inflection as helped to share our love story. Super friendly and down to earth, we recommend him to anyone wanting an officiant. He's also LGBTQ friendly.
Jon Olson was the perfect officiant for our wedding. We first found him on Google while searching for Wedding Officiants in Redondo Beach. He is friendly, humorous and professional. My husband and I really enjoyed listening to his speech/advice on how to make a marriage last. It was realistic and practical. He has such a cool vibe. It didn't matter if the mood/tone of the wedding was heartwarming, serious or full of laughter he was able to adjust his speech and provide us with a fun and memorable experience 😊
Having witnessed Jon officiate my brother and sister-in-law's wedding a few years ago, I already had high expectations when it was my turn to tie the knot. And Jon exceeded every one of them! From the moment we met him, we knew we were in good hands. We are truly grateful that he took the time to understand our vision for the ceremony, shared templates/resources with us, and was patient with us during the whole process. Jon created a memorable experience, with just the right touch of humor that perfectly captured our love and personalities. Highly recommended!
Jon was INCREDIBLE. To say the very least. We had a couple of detailed phone calls to really capture the essence of ceremony we were looking for. We were able to customize, and personalize the entirety of the ceremony- all while bouncing ideas off of Jon and asking for his expertise. We unfortunately did not meet in person prior to the big day, but when I tell you, every single person came up to me either at the wedding or in the weeks since and asked how long we’ve known Jon, and what a personal and genuine ceremony he gave us, I’m not kidding. Worth every penny and more. My only regret is that we didn’t have a videographer to record our beautiful ceremony - but the pictures and stories will last us a lifetime. Wedding planning can be so overwhelming and I’m here to tell you , make the right and easiest choice for the most imperative part of your day - book Jon. Thank you again for everything! ❤️ the Depontys
We were so happy we had Jon as our officiant, the ceremony was absolutely perfect.
We live in the UK and got married in California, but he made the process so easy and we warmed to him immediately over Zoom. He is responsive, friendly and polite.
We were so impressed with how the ceremony was tailored to us. I work in radio so I understand the difference that good communication, speech and personalization makes and he is a consummate professional with all of it. He really engaged our guests and understood us a couple and what we wanted for the ceremony.
Jon went above and beyond - the best example of this would be that he came to find my father and me before the ceremony to put us at ease and calm our nerves. What a wonderful man, I would not have wanted anyone else to marry us.
Jon is exceptional, a rare person with a rare talent! My partner and I wanted to do things “Off-the Cuff” and have a very spontaneous wedding (no rehearsals, no written vows, just wing it and have fun with each other). We both have a good sense of humor and wanted to pick and joke with each other during vows and Jon easily kept up with us as we turned our wedding vows into something akin to a roller-coaster ride with twists and turns and lots and lots of FUN! Jon was simply amazing with his natural ability to just join in the fun and hop on the ride with us. And we even found out that Jon has his own sense of humor! He jumped right in and made us laugh with his own spontaneous comments. Jon is truly an amazing person and Officiate! He is well deserving of every 5 star rating he gets. That being said, we will gratefully and lovingly add our own 5 star rating to the others who have been so very blessed to have him as their officiate. Just get Jon for your special day and then relax and leave the rest to this true professional. The moment we got him for our wedding, all our concerns or worries about anything vanished. He has a rare talent for helping people get focused and relaxed. Boy did we need that! Simply stated, he was by far the “best wedding gift” we could have gotten for our special day!
Jon did a great job helping us organize and officiate our wedding ceremony! He was clearly spoken and made our ceremony touching, light hearted, and personal. I didn’t want to leave the responsibility of officiating to any one of our guests and we are so glad we had Jon as part of our day. We even received compliments afterwards about how nice the ceremony was — thanks to Jon. Highly recommend him!
Our wedding ceremony with Jon as officiant was simply perfect! We are a French couple (with a decent level in English). We were able to choose the course of the ceremony via documents that he provided to us, it was very easy and there were many possibilities. He moved to the place we had chosen without any problem, he was very friendly. Jon speaks very well and we understood everything well, it was very appreciable for foreigners.
We recommend Jon 100% Thanks again to him.
Corentin et Ophélie
Jon was the absolute best officiant we could have ever asked for! He worked with us over the months leading up to the wedding on the order of service for the ceremony (including picking out our vows) and it ended up being absolutely wonderful!
You can tell he knows what he's doing and feels comfortable speaking in front of large crowds (200 people for us). He had the perfect balance of serious and humorous to lighten the mood -- which is honestly needed in such a serious moment, sometimes ceremonies can feel rather stuffy especially if you're not writing your own vows.
We had so many people come up to us during the reception telling us how great our officiant was and we couldn't agree more. You can't go wrong with having a professional marry you and your soulmate, especially Jon!
Choosing someone to marry us was a major concern for my wife and I when we were planning our wedding. We had been looking at different places for several weeks, but no one really seemed like the right fit. We eventually came across Jon Olson and given his expansive amount of experience, we decided to go with him. It ended up being one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. Jon was professional and attentive. He understood the demands and stress that come from wedding planning and he made every accommodation he could to make the experience more manageable for us. Jon took the time to get to know us, and answered all of the questions and concerns we had. It was evident that he truly was an expert in his field and this put us at ease.
On the big day, Jon arrived early and was the epitome of professional throughout the entire ceremony. He did a wonderful job of incorporating all the elements we wanted into our ceremony while keeping it lively and engaging. After the ceremony and in the days and weeks following our wedding, dozens of friends and family members commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and Jon’s message. We cannot thank Jon enough for being a part of our wedding and being a major reason why it was everything we wanted and more.
Jon made big promises for our wedding and delivered on all of them. From making us feel at ease and comfortable before, during, and after the wedding, to improvising last minute when we threw him for a loop. Jon not only held his own, but when we made the last-minute decision to not do our own vows due to nerves, with zero preparation or notice, Jon stepped up without skipping a beat. Jon was funny without taking over the wedding and has great stage presence.
Jon Olson was "the one" to officiate our wedding! We were very pleased with how professional he was, and how smooth the ceremony drafting process was. He tailored the ceremony to our preferences and was very detail oriented in regards to wording, correct order, etc. I also appreciated him opening with an anecdote - it really helped to relieve my anxiousness approaching the ceremony.
Jon did an excellent job officiating our wedding.
Jon was so great!! He helped me out so much when I couldn’t find an officiant a week before my wedding. He was very responsive and made the ceremony run smoothly. I would definitely recommend him to others! Thanks Jon!
Jon was AMAZING!! He took the time to get to know us, tailored our ceremony exactly how we wanted it, and was just so easy and pleasant to work with. He made our wedding so joyful and perfect, we can’t recommend him enough!! Jon thank you for EVERYTHING!!!
Jon was a wonderful officiant at our October wedding! It is so easy to get lost in the details of the reception (colors, signage, flowers, etc.) that sometimes it felt like the ceremony can fall on the back-burner from a planning perspective. My husband and I had our initial call with Jon, and he really got us so focused and excited about the ceremony. He presented us with terrific options ranging from secular to religious, and then also worked with us to incorporate our cultural traditions in a way that was really special to our families. He was on time, upbeat, super kind to all of our bridal party, and gave us advice during the ceremony that our guests still remember and quote to us! Just a lovely experience and would recommend to any couple who wants to entrust their wedding ceremony to a professional.
We hired Jon for our wedding this past October and had a great experience! He was always responsive whenever I reached out to him (and if he wasn't, it was cuz my email went to spam accidentally, oops!) and very thorough in giving us all the information we needed. Once we were officially on his books, he sent over a worksheet for us to fill out ahead of our call together to go over ceremony planning. Anything we weren't too sure about, we were able to rely on Jon's expertise to help guide us and give suggestions on what to do for the ceremony to help make it feel more personalized to us as a couple.
On the day of the wedding (no rehearsal prior as there was no wedding party), Jon was a calming and reassuring presence. The ceremony was beautiful, well-spoken and well-paced (we received some compliments from guests afterwards as well). I don't think we could've asked for a better officiant--if it wasn't already apparent, I highly recommend booking Jon to officiate your wedding!
As someone who has not attended many weddings myself, we had no idea where to start or how ceremonies typically go. Since our initial phone call, Jon was always kind, patient, knowledgeable, and approachable throughout the entire process. He is detail-oriented and fast at replying our inquiries and questions. Jon made great efforts to truly understand what we wanted (and didn’t want) and to get to know us as a couple, which helped make our ceremony feel personable and not generic. He is a natural at public speaking and helped us create our dream wedding ceremony and a memorable time for our guests.
Thank you Jon!
We had a small wedding on 10/15/22.
I honestly was clueless about all things wedding planning, but I knew I wanted to find an AMAZING officiant, even with our budget limitations.
I believe I just found Jon through Yelp. He is listed as the best officiant around. This was important to me because I knew he would make the ceremony special, personalized, and if anything went wrong (which of course it did, because Murphys Law,) he kept everything on the rails with professionalism, kindness, and a smile.
He was there through the entire process with all my anxious questions. He was especially helpful are reassuring about the process of marriage licsense and changing of my name.
They way he asked us questions, created a worksheet and order of service for OUR ceremony. It was very special and personalized.
Do not hesitate to hire Jon if you want a special service with a personal touch, heart. All of our guests loved him, and we love him too!
Thanks for your work, Jon!
Jon was a wonderful officiant for our wedding. He made the ceremony short and sweet, exactly as we wanted. Everything was made personalized to each couple's preferences and he went above and beyond for what we wanted. Even though we only met through a video call once before our wedding, Jon's friendly demeanor made us feel at ease. Highly recommend Jon to officiate your wedding.
Jon was everything we could’ve asked for. Prompt & professional. Ceremony was so personal. Jon really worked with us on all we needed. Made it the perfect day!!!
Jon helped me and my new husband with our wedding ceremony recently, and did a wonderful job! He was kind, has a very calming demeanor, and even made a special trip outside his typical zone. I highly recommend Jon and would absolutely use him again in a minute!
Jon was fantastic in officiating our small elopement. From initial conversations, he was friendly and enthusiastic, clearly caring about what we wanted and bringing his experience and expertise to making it happen. He provided worksheets and wonderful ideas for vows and readings, and worked with us to personalize them where we wanted small changes. At every step of the way we felt like he really cared about our ceremony and in creating exactly the intimate and traditional wedding we wanted. On the day, Jon was on time and exactly as friendly and genuine as he'd been over the phone. Our ceremony went perfectly; there is nothing we'd change and we are so grateful to Jon for making our wedding day come to life exactly the way we'd spent two years of the pandemic envisioning it! He took care of our licence so we didn't need to worry about paperwork or anything else except enjoying our special day. Don't hesitate for a moment in choosing Jon to be your officiant -- we are so glad to have worked with him and to have had his professional and caring presence and words to join us together in marriage. Thank you Jon!
Jon officiated our wedding in August 2022. My wife and I planned a very small and simple non-religious ceremony in a beautiful park. After reading all the positive reviews, we reached out to Jon to be our officiant. He responded within hours (a huge plus for me) and we all got on a call to walk through everything. On our call it became immediately clear Jon is a seasoned professional who is reliable, responsible, organized, and one who could be trusted to give a great ceremony. He welcomed our pre-set plans and also offered his own suggestions, some of which we weaved into the ceremony. For any further questions we had, Jon was quick to respond. He's very on top of things.
On the day of, Jon arrived to the park early. He was extremely personable and upbeat. The ceremony went perfectly. Even though we kept the ceremony brief to around 15 minutes (by our own design), it still felt very special and is exactly what we wanted. Jon made everything happen exactly as we had hoped. After the ceremony, he explained the next steps and also offered to mail in our marriage license.
I highly recommend Jon as an officiant! Our wedding guests also commented how great of an officiant he was.
We have absolutely no regrets that we chose Jon to be our officiant on our big day! He is thoughtful, courteous, and professional at all times. Jon took the time to get to know us and really tailored our ceremony to fit our personalities. Our guests loved his joyful and charismatic energy, and his experience and expertise played an important part in making our wedding day special and memorable! Thank you Jon!
We were married in July 2022 and John was so amazing and personable. We had so many remarks about how wonderful his sermon was and how personable he was to us as a couple. We chatted with him a few times over the phone before we got married and he did amazing delivering on the non-denominational service that was respective of my religious beliefs and also respective of my husband's beliefs (they are different). He was so much more than any 'rent-an-officient,' and we really felt seen and special on our day. Thanks Jon!
Jon was the absolute best officiant we could have ever asked for our wedding this past June! He was able to incorporate the traditional wedding ceremony with our Filipino traditions as well. Jon was very accommodating with any request we had for the ceremony. He made sure to check in with us in the coming days before the wedding and at the wedding itself. He even pronounced our last name perfectly – which many tend to mispronounce. All in all, Jon was a huge part of our wedding success, and we will recommend him to anyone who is in need of an officiant!
Jon officiated our Terranea wedding this June. We originally hired him back in 2019 for our 2020 wedding. Despite constant postponements due to COVID, Jon was very understanding and flexible.
I love how he provided a planning worksheet for us so we can pick what is important to have in our ceremony. This also helped him get to know us more and ensure our ceremony was personalized. He was very organized and went over all the details with us without being overwhelming.
Jon works with you to ensure the ceremony is exactly how you want it. We wanted our ceremony to be able 20 minutes long and he was able to do so while maintain everyone’s attention which is quite impressive!
He has such a kind tone to him, I felt like a friend was officiating us. We received so many compliments on how engaging the ceremony was. One guest said, “it was so touching and not boring. I normally fall asleep at ceremonies but this one kept me interested.”
We just got our wedding video back and got to relive our ceremony. Jon did such an amazing job and I recommend him to anyone! He truly has a gift and his ability to customize your ceremony while keeping everyone engaged is priceless!
Jon is an exceptional officiant. I had my wedding in DTLA in May and prior to we had exchanged emails and phone calls to go over all the details, and I mean every single detail. Jon was very thorough and walks you through each step of the ceremony, to the point that you can picture it in your mind as you go. It was so much fun getting to choose what kind of ceremony you want it to be and one that reflects your values. Jon makes sure that's what you get. I also appreciated the documents he emailed me throughout detailing all the logistics as well as all of the ceremony details, questionnaires, and explanations. It answered every question I ever had about wedding ceremonies. Our ceremony was running late due to the makeup artist being late, but Jon graciously stayed past time to finish the ceremony. I also was already married legally to my husband on paper but never told my parents since they're very religious. Jon didn't mind that and that was very appreciated. We added an Asian tradition to the ceremony as well and he went through it smoothly. I highly highly recommend him!
We had an amazing experience by choosing Jon to officiate our wedding. He is a complete professional and thorough in his approach to creating the perfect ceremony. We were able to go through every aspect and detail; which helped us feel comfortable going into the wedding. He speaks so well and is an excellent public speaker. We received a lot of compliments after the wedding as to Jon's ceremony and how special he made the entire day. I would highly recommend him to officiate anyone's wedding!
We had such an incredible experience with Jon! I highly recommend him. He was kind and personable. We felt very comfortable with him and could tell that he had a lot of experience which put us at ease. Our ceremony was exactly what were were hoping for. Thank you Jon for being such a great part of our big day!
Jon officiated our LA wedding this June. The process of working together was very smooth. Jon is approachable, professional, and a good listener. His system for organizing the ceremony is easy to navigate and insures that everyone is on the same page! This was a great comfort as we were pretty specific about what we did and did not want and it was a little intimidating to bring a stranger into this very intimate process. From our first meeting with Jon, he put us very much at ease.
We are non-religious and wanted our ceremony to reflect our own values and that we show up to our relationship as equal partners - Many marriage ceremonies don't do this very effectively or if they do, it feels didactic and stiff. Jon's ceremony was humorous and sweet, hitting all the points with grace and a smile. Jon also helped us pick a small ritual - a unity candle ceremony - that added a quiet symbolic moment to our ceremony that felt very special.
Most importantly, Jon sticks to the point - He made a humorous and touching statement about marriage and showing up for each other without going on and on - Our ceremony including 2 readings by family members, our vows, unity candle, and Jon's service was about 20 minutes top to bottom! We would recommend Jon as an officiant in the LA area.
I would recommend paying extra to have a rehearsal with Jon present - We didn't do this and despite his amazing order of service, I think we would have hit our own marks a little better if we had practiced with him, not just our coordinator and wedding party.
WOW, what can I say. Jon is not only an amazing person, though he is truly an artist in his craft. Not only does he really guide you throughout I would say thee most important and stressful part of the wedding being the ceremony, though he works his magic to ensure it is exactly what you have dreamed it to be... and more!
Jon has a way with words and crafts the ceremony to be unique, sweet, and a moment you will remember forever. I coordinate events for living and ceremony planning is not an easy task, especially considering all the different factors involved. Jon is truly is a master at logistically planning the script to ensure that your ceremony is thee most perfect length, while also including all the sweet touches you want to make your ceremony unique to you as a couple!
We will forever cherish the moments of our sweet ceremony, and our family and friends certainly will be talking about Jon for AGES! We received so many amazing compliments on how incredible he was with words and how he truly had the perfect balance of spiritual and motivational about marriage throughout the ceremony. Jon truly has a gift and we are SO grateful we were able to have him be a part of our special day!
There are so many wonderful things I could say about Jon! He made the process leading up to our wedding so incredibly easy and enjoyable. From his vast knowledge of ceremony options, to the endless examples of vows, to understanding exactly what we wanted - he was incredible. Every aspect of our ceremony was tailored exactly to our vision and beyond. Jon and his words during our ceremony will be something we will forever remember!
Our ceremony was short, sweet & exactly what my husband & I wanted - perfection. That is in big thanks to Jon! From preparation to performance, Jon was so everything I could’ve asked for as someone who knew nothing about planning a wedding. We got so many compliments about him; some even mentioned that it really seemed like he knew us.
I promise you will no regret hiring him.
We were having a casual, cocktail party wedding – so no wedding planner help! We did not have a personal recommendation from anyone regarding an officiant and this was the last part of the event I wanted to manage or give the responsibility to anyone in attendance.
So I went to the internet….and found Jon. Of course, you are hesitant about only yelp reviews, etc, but with Jon they are all real. You gain confidence of that right away from his communication, organization and the attention to detail you expect of someone in charge of your ceremony and filing of license.
And from the moment he arrived, he was all that and more. You finally experience his personality shine-all that you had hoped. He was organized, gracious, warm and funny - he was quick on his feet to absorb what he observed in the beginning moments and weaved it into the ceremony! Loved every minute of it.
From our very first phone consultation to the actual wedding day, Jon had been extremely helpful and understanding to our needs. At times, me and my fiancé can be uncertain about what we want for our wedding, but Jon made the preparing process very comfortable for us.
We would highly recommend Officiant Jon to any future couples!
Jon was amazing to work with! From the very first meeting we had via video conference, he understood our vibe and how we wanted our wedding ceremony to be.
He is beyond organized and sent over worksheets so it was easy to put together the ceremony, understand the flow and avoid unforeseen parts.
Jon is calm, responsible and kind. We cannot endorse him more. If you want a classy, elegant and touchy wedding, Jon is your guy!
Jon is a wonderful wedding officiant who helped to create a truly special ceremony. He was incredibly responsive and detail-oriented throughout the entire planning process. (My name is notoriously hard to pronounce, and I often use it as a metric for how well people pay attention to introductions. He got my name correct from the very first phone call!) During the ceremony, his remarks were spot on and perfectly suited the tone we were looking for. Everyone could tell that he put in plenty of time to prepare his remarks, and he helped to make us feel secure and calm during a potentially stressful day.
Jon was absolutely awesome! He was so supportive throughout this process and understands that I’ve never done this before and don’t know what to do. He gave me so many options, opinions, advice and created such an organized wedding through and through. Communication was never an issue and he really put me at ease the day of the wedding! Though we didn’t get a picture together, thank you so much for marrying me and my best friend. You’re the absolute best Jon, thank you!
Jon was amazing! He made the process easy and all my guests commented on how well the ceremony flowed. Highly recommend
Jon was wonderful to work with. I really appreciated his attention to detail and his preparation. I didn’t worry that things were not going to go smoothly after our initial planning call. On the day of the wedding, he did an amazing job. The ceremony went so smoothly! Overall, Jon is highly recommended and we’re happy that he was our officiant!
Hiring Jon to officiate our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! His preparation, attention to detail, and ultimate execution were flawless! We didn't have a go-to family member or friend to officiate, so we were a little wary of hiring an outside person to conduct the ceremony. We were worried that this person didn't really 'know' us. However after going through Jon's process, he took the time to really get to know us, and he felt as if he was part of our inner circle. After the wedding, multiple guests of our said how amazing the ceremony was and if Jon was related to us! Jon is the man, you won't be disappointed in hiring him to officiate your wedding!
Since we didn’t have a local pastor in Southern California, we were looking for an officiant with church ministry experience who would be a good substitute. Jon’s unique background in theology and ministry as well as communications and public speaking really stood out to us. He is very personable, detail oriented and accommodating. We are so glad we chose him and highly recommend him to other couples!
We couldn't have been more pleased with Jon as our officiant! He was truly amazing to work with in every way. Leading up to the wedding, Jon was accessible for any questions we had and took the time to get to know my husband and me. He worked with us closely to create a ceremony that was uniquely ours. Leading up to the wedding Jon made sure we felt very confident of what the timeline of events was. By the day of our wedding, Jon felt more like a good friend standing up there with us than just our officiant. Even though my nerves were all over the place, Jon was able to make me feel very calm and relaxed, even with tears rolling down my face! He also managed to throw in some good humor which had all of us laughing. I honestly can't keep count of how many people came up to me after the wedding saying how much they loved Jon! He was a true professional and I can't recommend him enough! Thank you, Jon, for making our wedding so memorable!
Our wedding was 9/30/21 and we we were lucky to book Jon last minute at the beginning of Sept. As hectic as planning our entire wedding ourselves was then, we are so grateful that the process of booking Jon was not. When we reached out to him he sent us all the information that we needed via email. He responded to all of our questions in a timely manner, always within 24 hours. Once we decided to move forward with Jon the process was a breeze. He sent us a worksheet for us to fill out, they were questions about us, but also questions about what we wanted him to include in our ceremony. We loved that he tailored everything to what we wanted but we also loved that he gave us lots of options on things that we can add... we had no idea there were so many options! We had one telephone meeting with Jon to confirm everything on the worksheet and he verbally "walked us through" what our ceremony would be like on the actual day.
On the actual day our wedding ceremony was perfect! Jon was easy going, personable and very professional. It was the perfect amount of time, not too long, not too short. We are so so happy that we chose him as our wedding officiant! You will not be disappointed! Another random thing, if you ever watched the show Better Call Saul, he reminded us of Saul so much! He can pass as Saul, but just with shorter hair, and the way he talks is just like Saul's :)
Jon was an absolute pleasure to work with and we are so happy that we chose him to officiate our wedding! He made the process smooth, communication was great, and he was punctual. On the day of the wedding, the ceremony was so beautiful and moved along seamlessly thanks to Jon. If you are looking for the perfect officiant, you’ve found him!
Jon was amazing to work with. He made it so simple and easy during a time that can be so stressful and hectic to begin with. Jon made time in advance to speak to both my husband and I, coordinate, refresh, and finalize everything. So many people loved him and thought he was amazing, just like we did.
He was organized, punctual, kind, and had such a great energy to him that was infectious. I was so nervous and worried that things would not run smoothly but Jon assuaged my fears and everything ran without a hitch and was a dream come true. I recommend him through and through, he is priced reasonable and goes above and beyond for you. My husband even asked him to review his vows prior, unbeknownst to me. Thank you Jon, you made our day so special.
Simply, Jon was great. He was great the day of our wedding, and helped make the ceremony memorable, special, and engaging. He took the time and effort to get to know us in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, to learn our quirks and what we wanted, and tailored our ceremony accordingly. He kept it light enough to calm our nerves, but also added some genuine advice and seriousness fitting for the biggest day of our lives. Finally, he was so helpful with the most un-fun part of it all - the paperwork! He helped make that process as frictionless as possible for us, so we could focus on the important parts of our day!
Jon was the best vendor we booked! He was so nice, professional, easy going, and well dressed! He communicated quickly, he gave us great advice, and he made us feel so comfortable on such an important day!
Jon was absolutely amazing! He was down to earth and made the entire process seamless. He was by far one of the best vendors we booked and would highly recommend booking him if he is available for your wedding.
Jon did an incredible job officiating our wedding. He was so helpful and gave great advice on the paperwork side of things & writing our own vows (I was set that I wanted to write our own, but didn't know where to start). Planning with him was quick and easy, exactly what I needed towards the end of wedding planning. Our ceremony was exactly what we discussed wanting with Jon: short, sweet & a little fun. 10/10 Would recommend
Jon Olson was a wonderful officiant, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is getting married. Because of our busy schedules, we were only able to meet with him once before the wedding. My husband also lives on the East Coast and flew into LA the day before the wedding, so we were unable to have a rehearsal beforehand. Nevertheless, the wedding ceremony went very smoothly. He is a very experienced wedding officiant, and it definitely shows. Although he charges slightly more than other officiants, it is definitely worth the extra money!
Jon was simply amazing! He made our wedding ceremony so seamless, personalized and beautiful. He took the time to get to know us prior to our wedding day and he nailed the unique type of ceremony we desired. On the day of our wedding, he was on time, dressed very professionally and he rocked it! He made our guests laugh and cry with joy. My husband and I both have names that can be difficult to pronounce, but Jon practiced and said them perfectly! Besides being such an awesome officiant, Jon pulled up to our venue in a motorcycle and immediately transitioned into his suit like a rockstar! He was so charismatic and worth every penny! :)
Our complete experience with Jon was perfect and well worth it.
Jon took no time at all to connect with us, helped us identify our needs, organized, and walked us through what would be our best day ever. Jon is super perceptive, kind, and really cares for the outcome you want. His professional grasp of thought, diction and presentation is masterful.
We highly recommend Jon and his uplifting ministerial services.
Jon was great. He was timely and helped our ceremony run smoothly. He knew when to pause, crack a joke, let us have our moment, and delivered a great ceremony. After postponing a year, it was nice not to have to worry about Jon as a vendor- he was on top of his game. He sent our marriage license in a timely manner and followed up to give us a copy. Would recommend!
Jon is the absolute best! made our day absolutely wonderful. our ceremony was filled with happy tears and plenty of smiles. He made us feel comfortable and confident regarding our ceremony and was very detailed.
Jon was everything he said he would be and more! Would highly recommend his services. He was polite, knowledgeable, sociable, and punctual. He guided us through the process with ease!
After being postponed for over a year due to the pandemic, our beach ceremony wedding finally took place on July 24, 2021, and we couldn’t have more good things to say about our officiant, Jon.
From the very beginning up until the ceremony Jon was amazing. He was incredibly responsive, calm and communicative during the ceremony planning process. He also made our ceremony feel extra special by incorporating the story of how we first met, with cute detail, that most of our guests hadn’t previously heard.
We highly recommend Jon and feel lucky that he was able to officiate our wedding!
Jon is an amazing officiant and we were so lucky that he was able to officiate our wedding! He was incredibly responsive and communicative, and I was very impressed how thorough he was during the ceremony planning process.
I also wrote a little joke in my questionnaire and he delivered it perfectly! The entire crowd laughed, and he added the perfect amount of humor and lightheartedness!
We could not have asked for a better officiant, and I highly recommend working with Jon!
Jon is amazing. He made our day so special. Without him, the ceremony would not have been the same. He is sweet, his voice is calming, and loves to get to know the couple intimately. I would highly recommend him and would not think twice about using anyone else. He is worth every penny!
Jon was an incredible officiant and we were so lucky that he was able to officiate our wedding. We had a small, intimate wedding due to covid, and it was so special and perfect. Jon was very professional and played a huge part in our ceremony. He put a lot of work into our wedding day, and we talked at length and worked together several times prior to our wedding. We are so grateful that Jon was our officiant. We wouldn't have changed a thing!