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Barbra of I Do Santa Barbara is a renowned wedding officiant in Santa Barbara, California, who crafts a personally written ceremony for each couple. As an officiant for over a decade, Barbra's greatest goal is to help you create a heartfelt wedding ceremony that truly captures the special love between you and your beloved. As a relaxed and very experienced "no-drama officiant" she is known to really take care of you from concept, through rehearsal and the wedding day itself, so you are able to relax and enjoy your amazing wedding day!

Services Offered
Through Barbra's relaxed way of meeting with you personally, discussing options, planning, and premarital counseling (available/not required), I Do Santa Barbara will create the unique wedding ceremony of your dreams. Barbra prides herself on presiding over a variety of wedding styles, including non-religious, interfaith, same gender weddings and vow renewals. For religious ceremonies, she is happy to work with couples of the following religions and beliefs:

  • Baptist
  • Catholic
  • Episcopalian
  • Hindu
  • Lutheran
  • Non-denominational
  • Presbyterian
  • Taoist
  • Anglican
  • Buddhist
  • Earth-based
  • Evangelical
  • Jewish
  • Methodist
  • Orthodox Christian
  • Quaker
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$800

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$600

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$150

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
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T Mul Sent on 12/25/2023
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One can plan a wedding to the finest of details, but there will be things you don’t plan on and you have to roll with the punches. The day before our wedding, our initial officiant (a relative) dropped out due to his own personal struggles. At the “final hour”, we were left to find an officiant who we felt represented us. Luckily, my wedding coordinator knew Barbra and put us in touch. Barbra called us that evening for a discussion on what we were looking for. By the sound of her measured and calm voice, we knew we were in good hands. Just minutes before the ceremony we met Barbra. My now husband and I felt the same about her. We both felt we already knew her and it was as if we had a hundred conversations beforehand, when in fact we only had one. She did not disappoint at the ceremony. She absolutely captured the essence of what we wanted to convey with eloquence and heart. There was a moment when I heard Barbra’s voice shift. It was then I knew she wasn’t just our officiant. She was a friend and was meant to be there all along.
Dr. Fathy
Dr. L. Sent on 11/03/2023
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An Unforgettable Journey with Barbra: A Heartfelt Elopement Experience

Barbra is an absolute gem! We can't express how thankful we are for having her as our officiant. She brought so much warmth and personal touch to our wedding day that it became an unforgettable experience.

What sets Barbra apart is her unique and caring approach. She made our elopement so much more than just a ceremony. When I needed to adjust the time, she showed understanding and flexibility, ensuring our day was stress-free and perfect.

She's not just an officiant; she's a true friend who made our wedding day filled with love and joy. We're more than happy to share our wonderful experience with her. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of our journey.

With love and gratitude,
Lucy and Ryan Devera
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Jaclyn P. Sent on 08/31/2022
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Beautiful, personalized ceremony

We were recommended to Barbra by our DJ and it was such a great decision. We met with Barbra a couple months before the wedding where she let us choose from a large collection of beautiful readings. We chose some readings and she even let us customize parts of them to align better with our sentiments. At the rehearsal she led the practice so that we were all ready for the next day. The day of, the ceremony went beautifully. She queued us for all the actions and everything was very polished. The ceremony was very personalized and it felt like we had known each other for a long time. We would definitely recommend Barbra!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Pure Joy Catering, Inc Pure Joy Catering, Inc Wedding Caterers

Barbara loves what she does - shes a natural and a great pleasure.

Di Maggio Music Di Maggio Music Wedding Musicians

Absolutely! Excellent professional work. A pleasure to work together.

Weddings By Diana& Invitations, Etc. Weddings By Diana& Invitations, Etc. Wedding Planners

Barbra is a wonderful, compassionate and caring officiant and is a joy to work with. She will add a personal touch to your wedding and will do a beautiful job getting you married!

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