Skip to main content
Weddings

aVow Ceremonies and Services Reviews

aVow Ceremonies and Services

aVow Ceremonies and Services

Atascadero, CA
5.0 out of 5 rating, 306 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
306 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

Awards

306
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
  • E
    Emily M. Sent on 03/29/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Seamless and personal experience

    We absolutely loved working with Rick. He made our experience on the day, and the days leading up to it so delightful and easy.
    Her personalized our message and vows exactly the way we wanted on our wedding day. It was perfect. Thank you Rick
  • J
    Johanna D. Sent on 12/27/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wonderful officiant

    Rick is great at communicating and understanding who the couple is and how to portray them in their vows. His various examples really helped us put together the perfect ceremony!
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • Olivia
    Olivia V. Sent on 11/14/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Our ceremony was perfect!

    Rick made our wedding day a fairytale. We worked with him on everything from the specific vows to the generally energy and vibe of our ceremony and everything was a dream. He is so thoughtful, sweet, smart and funny. He made our guests laugh and cry with a perfectly paced ceremony.

    He was also super helpful with questions about the wedding process like obtaining the license and how to apply. He’s the best!!! Can’t recommend enough.
  • Shiann
    Shiann C. Sent on 01/01/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Such a great officiant!

    Rick was so wonderful to work with for our wedding. He had so many resources for us to look through and made great suggestions for our ceremony. Rick has such great public speaking abilities which many of our guests commented on. We also appreciated that at times during our ceremony he would step off to the side so he wasn’t in the center of all of our photos. I would highly recommend him for those looking for an officiant on the central coast!
  • Lauren
    Lauren S. Sent on 10/19/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The most wonderful officiant you could ever ask for

    Rick was recommended to me by my wedding planner Jade and he was fantastic! He made everything so smooth and simple for us to choose how we wanted our ceremony. He was so on top of everything and just made everything effortless for us which was so nice!
  • S
    Sophia Sent on 10/25/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wedding ceremony of our dreams!

    We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant than Rick. I contacted him a year before our wedding and he was immediately so responsive and helpful with the process of putting together a beautiful ceremony. He gave us countless resources of prayers and readings to add to our ceremony. He also told the story of how we met so perfectly just by us answering a few questions. We could not have been happier with how everything turned out on our wedding day. All of our guests kept telling us how amazing Rick was after the ceremony and how they’ve never heard such a detailed and loving ceremony before.
  • Kiana
    Kiana R. Sent on 10/25/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    A Magical Wedding Ceremony with a Personal Touch

    We recently had the pleasure of having Rick Comstock (Avow Ceremonies) as the officiant for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. From the moment we met Rick, we knew we had found the perfect person to lead our ceremony, and he exceeded our expectations in every way.

    One of the most special moments of our wedding was when Rick told our love story during the ceremony. He took our separate perspectives on our journey and turned it into a beautifully crafted, cohesive rendition. It was as if he had known us for years and perfectly captured the essence of our relationship. He wove together the threads of our journey, making our love story the centerpiece of the ceremony. It was both heartwarming and incredibly personal, and our guests were captivated by every word. It felt like he had known us for years.

    The impact of Rick on our wedding ceremony extended beyond just our own feelings. Our guests were equally enchanted and moved by the ceremony he conducted. Many of them shared with us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. We had guests tell us that they had never laughed and cried so much during a single ceremony. Rick managed to strike the perfect balance between heartfelt sentiment and moments of joy and humor. His ability to engage our guests on an emotional level made the entire experience unforgettable not just for us, but for everyone in attendance.

    In addition to his storytelling talents, Rick went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding ceremony was flawless. He attended our rehearsal to make sure that everything would run smoothly on the big day. His presence and guidance were invaluable in calming our nerves and ensuring that we knew exactly what to expect. This attention to detail and commitment to our special day helped us feel at ease and confident in every aspect of the ceremony.

    Our wedding ceremony was a beautiful and emotional experience, and it wouldn't have been the same without Rick. We cannot express how grateful we are to have had him as our officiant. He brought an element of magic to our special day, and we highly recommend him to any couple looking for a wedding officiant who can turn their love story into a beautiful and unforgettable ceremony. Thank you, Rick, for making our day perfect!
  • Carly
    Carly H. Sent on 09/25/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    If you are looking for an officiant, Rick is your guy!

    Rick was an incredible officiant for our wedding! He took the time to meet with and get to know us and our relationship before he began writing our ceremony. He also provided an extensive amount of resources we could read through to pull inspiration from to help him create a ceremony completely unique to us. on the rehearsal and day of our wedding he made everything very clear regarding how the ceremony flow would go and he took the time to get to know our guests when there was free time. We truly couldn't have chosen a better officiant, so if you are looking for one, look no further!
    ~The Macauleys
  • Ana
    Ana B. Sent on 08/10/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Excellent Officiant!

    My husband and I were very happy with Rick Comstock, we could not have chosen a better officiant for our oceanfront wedding. He did a great job in drafting our introduction to the ceremony and in bringing Our Story to life, creating a fun and detailed version that all of our guests fully enjoyed. He also selected a beautiful reading for us that was perfect for our ceremony. Overall, we and our families were very pleased with his services and highly recommend him as an officiant.
  • T
    Thomas S. Sent on 08/06/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Rick collaborated with us to craft a thoughtful and beautiful ceremony.

    Rick was a fantastic officiant for my recent wedding. My wife and I reached out to Rick a few months before the event and he quickly set up a call with us. Over the subsequent weeks, Rick provided us with a trove of materials and worked with us to craft a ceremony that was both specific and meaningful to my wife and me. Our wedding was on the smaller side, so we opted to not have a rehearsal. Rick was still kind enough to arrive a little early and walk us and our parents through the ceremony steps. Rick delivered the ceremony flawlessly, and we received many compliments afterwards on how well organized and thoughtful the ceremony was. My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
  • Mandi
    Mandi Sent on 07/24/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Felt like an old friend was marrying us.

    From our very first conversation I knew that Rick was the one that was going to marry us! We met for a lunch meeting and it truly felt like we were having lunch with an old friend, immediate comfort and ease. He thoroughly explained the process and what our options were for our ceremony. He provided great resources and sample ceremonies to help curate our dream ceremony! I even accidentally spilled water on our marriage license after the ceremony and Rick went above and beyond to make sure our license got processed with the county properly. Great experience!!

    aVow Ceremonies and Services's reply:

    Mandi:

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVED having the honor of performing your and Jesse's wedding. You two are an amazing couple; I love your vibrant energy and outgoing personalities. You, your families and your friends made me feel like so welcome and appreciated. Thank you for you kindness and for the very gracious and affirming testimony you wrote on my behalf. God bless you and Jesse and those you love.
  • S
    Sue D. Sent on 07/21/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing Officiant

    Rick did an amazing outstanding job! He made the whole process so easy and simple. He worked with ua to provide us exactly what we wanted in our ceremony and gave great ideas too. He knew exactly when to aside as well for pictures which was a plus. Overall, I am completely happy. Definitely recommend.
  • D
    Daniel J. Sent on 07/09/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    We were grateful our small intimate wedding was everything we envisioned.

    Thankfully for Ricks service , he was personable all along the process!
  • Donna
    Donna H. Sent on 07/17/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Personal and Professional - Rick is Amazing

    My fiancé and I planned an intimate destination wedding in Paso Robles in June of 2022. My fiancé was unfortunately hit by a car while on a bicycle 3 weeks before our wedding. I had to postpone our wedding indefinitely. As I began the daunting task of notifying all our vendors and advising them of the cancellation, I reached out to Rick with the news. He immediately assured me I had nothing to worry about - he would refund my deposit immediately and then offered to help me by reaching out to any other vendors he could for me. I knew I had made the right decision in choosing Rick to Officiate our wedding! Fast forward one hard, long year later and our wedding was back on. I reached back out to Rick who was thrilled with the news. He helped us through the entire vow writing process making it so easy but also so personal. He is very attentive to detail and a pleasure to work with. Rick really helped to make our very delayed wedding very special. I guarantee you will be in good hands with Rick!

    aVow Ceremonies and Services's reply:

    Donna:

    I was HONORED to meet you and Jose and share in your wedding.

    Your love for each other, especially in having to face the heartache and hardship of Jose's accident and recovery is incredible and inspiring.

    Thank you for the privilege you gave me in allowing me to be part of your special day. God bless you both, richly.

    Rick

  • Beth
    Beth G. Sent on 06/28/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Seamless ceremony!

    Rick did a wonderful job as our officiant for our wedding day! He helped us with every aspect of planning our ceremony and he sent us so many resources to make sure it reflected who we are as a couple. His communication was great and he also showed up at our rehearsal to make sure everything went smoothly. Rick is very professional, friendly, and approachable. My guests really enjoyed the ceremony and I would highly recommend him as your wedding officiant!
  • J
    John B. Sent on 07/17/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Byce Hart Wedding

    We are so happy we choose Rick to be our officiant and be part of our special day. It made things so easy for us, was very professional and fun.
  • K
    Katie B. Sent on 06/27/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Avow Recommendation

    Rick went above and beyond as our wedding officiant. He is detail oriented and he made an effort to truly “know” us and our families. As a wedding officiant he emphasized each component of our story that was important to us and it translated to our guest in an intimate and special way. We would recommend Rick because of his professionalism and passion for his craft. Ricks ability to get comfortable and personal with his couples is unlike any other.
  • K
    Kait L. Sent on 06/14/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Incredibly thoughtful!!!

    Rick was amazing as our officiant, we couldn't have imagined our ceremony being more perfect. From the beginning he was a terrific guide in helping us understand the process of obtaining our marriage license, writing our vows, and composing our ceremony just as we wanted. Both my fiance and I were nervous about writing our own vows, but Rick provided tons of resources, was prompt in responding to our questions and concerns, and spoke beautifully. More than anything the way he told our story was so magical and memorable. We are so happy to have had him officiate our special day!
  • K
    Katelin E. Sent on 07/26/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Rick is awesome!

    Rick truly made my wedding day amazing! He is professional to work with, and does an outstanding job as an officiant. Hire him!!! My family loved him too!
  • Alyssa
    Alyssa Sent on 07/24/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The most flawless ceremony with the best officiant!

    After our wedding, all of our guests were in awe of our officiant and shared with us that it was one of the best ceremonies they’ve ever witnessed. Matt and I were so happy we chose Rick to be our officiant at our wedding as he was always professional, flexible, patient, a great listener, and very responsive. Rick helped us through the whole process, was willing to meet with us prior to payment, and was more than happy to hop on multiple phone calls to help us feel comfortable leading up to our big day. He executed both our rehearsal and the ceremony flawlessly. When choosing an officiant it was important to us that we chose someone who could execute in a way that the guests would feel our officiant knew us and our love story from the beginning, and Rick did just that. He truly listened to our wants and needs of our dream ceremony and absolutely nailed it! To us, the ceremony is the most important part because that’s why we’re all there in the first place, so it was imperative that we picked the perfect officiant, and that was Rick! He provided us with the necessary tools to help build our ceremony readings, vows, prayer, timing, etc. Rick is organized, efficient, professional, friendly and truly made the whole process fun for us! His direction and guidance from start to finish is of true value and beyond admirable; we couldn’t have done it without him. He is the easiest and most fun, open guy to talk to and we couldn’t have been more happy with our choice. I will always recommend Rick as an officiant, he’s incredible at what he does! We’re forever grateful.

    aVow Ceremonies and Services's reply:

    Alyssa: You are Matt are and amazing couple! The story behind your relation is extraordinary and I am so glad we got to share that with your guests as part of the ceremony.

    Thank you for your incredibly kind and affirming words.

    I was so personally blessed at getting to meet yo
    u both. Thank you for making me feel like part of the family. I hope our paths cross again. God bless you both in every area of your lives.
  • H
    Hgs Sent on 07/23/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Helped us craft a unique ceremony!

    Rick helped us craft a ceremony that was tailored to us. He sent us so many resources and helped us through all kinds of logistics. We would highly recommend him!
  • J
    Jeffrey G. Sent on 06/10/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Rick Was Terrific

    Rick Comstock did a wonderful job as our wedding officiant. We decided to elope to Cambria and get married on a bluff overlooking Moonstone Beach. Rick was so helpful leading up to that magical moment including, but not limited to, providing us with sample ceremonies to review, consider and work from in writing our own. He was flexible, available, responsive, helpful, and led us through the entire process start to finish. We are so thankful and appreciative of his efforts.
  • M
    Molly L. Sent on 06/21/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing - highly recommend

    Rick was an amazing choice as our officiant for our wedding. He spent several hours getting to know my husband and me, learning our story, crafting our ceremony, and making the ceremony special for us and our guests. He was so professional, but nothing about the day felt transactional. Also, since we are from out of state, we appreciated that Rick too the effort to file our marriage license for us. We highly recommend using Rick as your officiant!
  • M
    Mailyn O. Sent on 06/24/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wedding Ceremony Writer

    I recently had the opportunity to work with Rick to develop my wedding ceremony. Rick's decades of experience really shined through as he helped my wife and I begin to develop our vision for our wedding ceremony. I've always had the perception that wedding ceremony's had to have a religious touch to them, but Rick helped us craft a wedding ceremony that was beautiful and touching just the way we wanted. He showed us examples of so many weddings that he performed that showed us that a wedding ceremony can really be anything you want it to be. Once we finished writing the ceremony together, he walked us through every step of the ceremony to really understand the subtle cues that one wouldn't normally think about. Rick was so great to work with and would highly recommend working with him to develop your wedding ceremony!
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message
Responds within 24 hours