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Reverend Peadar Dalton officiates weddings in the beautiful Sonoma and Napa Wine Country, the San Francisco greater Bay Area, as well as throughout the United States. Rev. Dalton also offers renewal of wedding vows, newborn blessings, and other celebrations of significant life transitions. He is one of the most sought after wedding minister-officiants because of his style and personal presence he contributes to each couples' defining moment. He is a well recognized public speaker and he and his staff with Your Ceremony Matters devotes considerable time to meet and plan each ceremony. Born and raised in the West of Ireland, he is deeply connected with his own tradition of the importance of a community celebrating and witnessing your ceremony. He guides the wedding couple in blending their personal beliefs with any spiritual or religious traditions that have touched their lives. Although Rev. Dalton receives many requests from couples with Catholic background, his wedding ceremonies include all faith traditions; and many couples share with Rev. Dalton “we are spiritual but not religious.” Rev. Dalton honors all spiritual beliefs and cultural traditions.

Check out our website for more information at www.yourceremonymatters.com

Call us at 707-939-7638

Email us at info@yourceremonymatters.com

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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 services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
CA
CO
HI
LA
NV
NM
NY
NC

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Your Ceremony Matters

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Olivia Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best

We knew we wanted to work with Peadar from the first moment we heard him speak in one of the videos on his website. We immediately reached out and decided we wanted to work it out however possible to work with Peadar. From our first conversation both Peadar and his lovely wife Margarita made us feel so special, important, understood and supported. Their approach to each ceremony is so special and unique, you are truly getting your own individual experience. Peadar took the time to get to know each of us as individuals as well as together as a couple. We worked together to build a ceremony that completely reflected our love and partnership. The day of was the hottest possible day at 102 degrees and we still wouldn't have changed a thing. Our ceremony was a dream and we will cherish that memory for the rest of our lives. We cannot recommend Peadar and Margarita more, in them you are not just getting an officiant, but a new member of your community who join and support you as you start this next most exciting chapter.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 10/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A truly touching and personal ceremony

Peadar was such a wonderful officiant for our special day. He truly got to know us as a couple and made the ceremony extremely personal. He always took notes during our meetings and it was reflected throughout his words during the ceremony. All of our guests commented following the ceremony how genuine the ceremony was and noted it was one most thoughtful ceremonies as it showed our true love for one another. We cannot thank Peadar enough for all that he did to make our ceremony such a special event for us -- he really made sure that it reflected and showed the love we have for one another. He stayed after the ceremony to speak with our guests, which made a lasting impression on all those that he spoke with and because of that, we cannot recommend Peadar enough! He and his wife Margarita are fantastic people and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an incredibly genuine officiant who will highlight the love you have for one another on your wedding day.
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 07/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Officiant

Peadar Dalton is the best that wine country has to offer. I’ve been in the wedding industry for 18 years and have worked with many different officiants over the years. That’s how I know how special Peadar is!! He really cares about his couples and is kind, patient and always is a comforting voice and presence. I was so honored to have him officiant my wedding recently. Our guests said it was the best ceremony they had ever heard. And it really was perfect. I couldn’t ask for anything different. I’m so happy that Peadar will always be a big part of our love story. Thank you for marrying us!!
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Missy Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Two of the best people we've ever met!

Peadar created what our friends described as "one of the . most thoughtful ceremonies" they had ever seen. His faith, charm and wit make him a very special person. Margarita is equally as delightful and kept us all organized. These folks are now forever friends that we truly adore.
Robert
Robert Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant!

Paedar was a wonderful officiant for our wedding ceremony, and throughout the entire planning process. First of all, he is genuinely passionate about his work. He made our marriage feel like a truly special event from the moment we first talked to him. He carried that passion and enthusiasm through the ceremony on our wedding day. He and his wife were extremely professional and easy to communicate with. They helped us plan our vows and coordinate the marriage license requirements, all while maintaining an atmosphere that focused on love and the special moment we shared together. We would 100% recommend Paedar to all future couples.
Sara
Sara Sent on 12/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Officiant!

We used Peadar as the officiant for our wedding and he did not disappoint. He was wonderful to work with and he exceeded our expectations as an officiant. Highly recommend.
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Mandee Sent on 11/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever. Thanks to Rev. Peadar Dalton

Our wedding day 5.4.19 was the absolute best day possible thanks to Rev. Peadar Dalton and his wife Margarita. They were so helpful throughout the entire wedding process and made us feel at ease about it all. Rev. Peadar took the time to get to know us and made our day so special and personalized the entire ceremony. We had several guests mention they adored his words and made it that much more memorable for all involved. We can't thank them enough! Rev. Peadar Dalton went above and beyond to make our wedding everything we wanted and more! We highly recommend!
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Carrie Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony

Rev. Peadar Dalton helped my husband and I create a beautiful wedding ceremony. From our first meeting, he was warm, interested in getting to know both of us and very easy to work with. The guests at our wedding were from a wide variety of faith based backgrounds and everyone felt touched and connected by the message that he delivered at our ceremony and could not get over how beautiful everything was. Highly recommend him.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 08/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!!!

My husband and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect fit for our officiant. Peadar made our ceremony unique and special to us. Our friends and family could not stop raving about him during our cocktail hour- he was a huge hit at our wedding and we are thankful we were able to work with such a special soul
Roslyn
Roslyn Sent on 04/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Book Peadar!

Peadar is more than an efficient, but is someone who truly gets to know his couples and is invested in your long-term relationship! Peadar would gradually check in with us during the planning process and called us the day of to ease our nerves! He did a wonderful job with our ceremony, making each and every guest feel welcomed and a part of it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Weddings on Film Weddings on Film Wedding Videographers

Rev. Peadar Dalton never ceases to amaze us! We have had the opportunity to work with him on multiple occasions via our company, Weddings on Film. We have witnessed many ceremonies throughout our 15+ years of experience of filming weddings and can confidently say that his ability to perform and lead a ceremony that is touchingly personal and a true reflection of the couple is UNPARALLELED. He spends countless of hours with the couple leading up to the wedding to prepare- he really gets to know them, their personalities and family dynamics. Never two ceremonies are the same with him. We also hired him to perform our daughter's naming ceremony and was blown away by his words- he elevates each occasion making it unforgettable and super special. He is our top choice.

CinZo Wedding Photography CinZo Wedding Photography Wedding Photographers

Absolutely the best.

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Reverend Peadar is a gem! He is sweet, funny and guests always love his ceremonies! He takes his job whole-heartedly and is a gracious presence on your wedding day. I highly recommend him!!

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