Salinas Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Weddings By Paully

Monterey area, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz

About this vendor

The Architect of your Love Story

Operating out of Salinas, CA, Weddings By Paully is an experienced wedding officiant who is dedicated to spreading love and happiness. Welcome to Weddings by Paully, where love stories come to life! I'm Paul Richards, also known as Paully, a retired pastor with over 30 years of experience. At Weddings by Paully, I specialize in creating personalized wedding ceremonies that uniquely reflect each couple's love story, ensuring your special day is unforgettable. Having officiated weddings and provided pre-marital counseling throughout my years in the ministry, Weddings by Paully is a heartfelt venture inspired by my passion for uniting couples. I am certified in Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts pre-marital education, offering valuable guidance to set the foundation for a strong and enduring marriage. As a seasoned romantic, I bring creativity and warmth to your ceremony, making it a truly magical experience. Congratulations, happy couple! Let Weddings by Paully be the architect of your love story, turning your wedding day into a cherished memory that will last a lifetime.

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Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian
Orthodox
Protestant
Quaker
Secular
Spiritual

Wedding Activities

After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony

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9/12/2024 • Hans v

Paully was incredible — we reached out to him on a Saturday morning and he married us that afternoon(!) My financée and I had discussed eloping before she went back to school and had already picked up a marriage license and rings. We were taking a weekend getaway to Monterey (for Chinese Valentine’s Day) and realized we may be able to get married while we were there. After exchanging a few messages, Mr. Richards made himself available on short-notice, and his wife served as witness and filmed the impromptu ceremony for us. While we were on the road from SF to Monterey, Paully found a location and wrote a script. In a matter of hours, we’d managed to put together a perfect ceremony at Lover’s Point. It would not have been possible without Mr. & Mrs. Richards’ willingness to pull something together for us at a moment’s notice. They were kind, attentive, and truly seemed to care about making our day special. I have no hesitation recommending him for your own wedding 😊

8/27/2024 • Mark A

We couldn't be happier with our experience working with Paully as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, Paully was incredibly professional and guided us through every step of the process, making everything feel easy and stress-free. He took the time to get to know us and truly captured the essence of our love story, crafting a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that felt uniquely ours. His attention to detail and warm presence made our wedding day even more special. We are so grateful for the role Paully played in our celebration and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wonderful officiant. Thank you, Paully, for making our day unforgettable!

6/25/2024 • Heather B

A handful of my friends have chosen Paully to be their wedding officiant, and he has always done an incredible job. He adds so many personal touches to the ceremony, speaks with authenticity and wisdom, and truly cares about each couple. He and his wife have their own beautiful love story, and I feel like the joy in his ceremonies stems from his own happiness. I highly recommend Weddings by Paully!

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6/23/2024 • Veronica M

My fiance (now husband) and I decided to elope. We are from PA and decided for out epic location to be out in Monterey, CA. Neither of us had ever been there and we had very little knowledge about the area or things to do, other than we knew the scenery was breathtaking. I found Paul on the Knot and it was a blessing in disguise. He offered reasonable prices for our short and small private ceremony. You could tell he still put an incredible amount of effort, thought, and love into our ceremony. We met shortly on Facetime and from that one meeting, he captured our love story perfectly. He also provided us plenty of recommendations on what to do in the area which eased my anxiety about coming to an area I knew little about. Even though we were running behind on the day of the ceremony Paul was kind enough to wait for us to arrive at our location and did not pressure us. I cannot describe how amazing his short sermon was. It was all truly beautiful thanks to Paul.

5/26/2024 • Desi B

We weren’t able to use Paully as our officiant, but he was very informative and courteous! If we had the option to use this gentleman, he would be our FIRST choice!

3/06/2024 • Rebecca V

My husband and I were incredibly blessed by Paul the day of our wedding! He did a fantastic job making sure our ceremony was unique, meaningful, and in line with our previously discussed desires!

3/06/2024 • Adam R

Paully is so great! He married my wife and me about 7 years ago and we still keep in touch today! He wrote the most memorable and personal wedding script for us. The words Paul used, along with the ones we said to each other, are so meaningful to us that this past year I framed and gifted them in a big picture frame to my wife. Thank you Paully!

3/04/2024 • Christin S

It was so special having Paul as our officiant. He was wonderful to work with as we planned and crafted the ceremony together. His care and dedication to creating a beautiful and special moment for us and our guests was evident throughout the entire process. I would wholeheartedly recommend Paul!

3/01/2024 • Holly M

Paul puts so much time and effort into personalizing an absolutely beautiful wedding ceremony. The time he spent with each of my girls and their fiancés was above and beyond. I cannot recommended his highly enough! Mother of the brides Holly Mann

3/01/2024 • Alissa C

If you’re getting married on the Central Coast, I highly recommend Paully! I was in the wedding party of a wedding he officiated and it was easily one of the most thoughtful and beautiful ceremonies I’ve attended. Paul took the time to get to know the couple and their story, and crafted a unique and perfect ceremony.

3/01/2024 • Sue H

I attended a wedding that was officiated by Weddings By Paully. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding. The relaxed and romantic setting for the ceremony was further enhanced by the sweet message and vibe produced by WBP. We all experienced the seriousness of the vows, mixed with warmth and humor provided by WBP. 10 out of 10 recommend!!

3/01/2024 • Aimee A

I was in a wedding party officiated by weddings by Paully. It was the most personalized and meaningful ceremony I have ever been a part of. If you want something truly unique and catered to you Paully is your guy.

Contact

Monterey area, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz

(831) 262-8652

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Paul Richards

Owner

I'm Paul Richards, also known as Paully, and at Weddings By Paully, I excel in crafting personalized wedding ceremonies that capture the unique love story of each couple, ensuring your ceremony is truly unforgettable. Additionally, recognizing the significance of this pivotal moment in your life, I provide pre-marital counseling to support you on your journey to a lasting and fulfilling marriage.

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