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Bay Area Ceremonies provides officiant services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rick works with couples to design personalized ceremonies tailored to their desires and interests, imbued with creativity, warmth, and gentle humor.

Services Offered

Bay Area Ceremonies officiates for couples seeking civil, LGBTQ, non-religious, multi-cultural and interfaith weddings. Elopements, baby-welcoming, vow renewal, and memorial ceremonies are also celebrated. Local couples are of course well-served, and Rick has married couples who select the San Francisco Bay Area as a destination setting from across North America, as well as from as far away as Germany, Japan, and Tasmania. Rick is dedicated to customizing an experience that incorporates and reflects the couples’ individual personalities. He offers customized vows, and will meet with you to create a connected and friendly atmosphere where all of your guests feel welcomed and honored. The average length of his ceremonies is 20-25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$300

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Bay Area Ceremonies

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Rick is highly recommended as an officiant for weddings. Reviewers praise his ability to make the ceremony special and meaningful, with personalized speeches that reflect the couple's relationship. His professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personality are also mentioned as positive attributes. Some reviewers appreciate the option to have the ceremony in a beautiful outdoor setting, and many express gratitude for the lasting memories Rick helped create. Overall, Rick's services receive high praise and recommendation.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rick is highly recommended as an officiant for weddings. Reviewers praise his ability to make the ceremony special and meaningful, with personalized speeches that reflect the couple's relationship. His professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personality are also mentioned as positive attributes. Some reviewers appreciate the option to have the ceremony in a beautiful outdoor setting, and many express gratitude for the lasting memories Rick helped create. Overall, Rick's services receive high praise and recommendation.

Aura
Aura Sent on 02/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our ceremony is now a memory for a lifetime!

Rick transformed our ceremony from (what we may have thought) an important formality into a truly meaningful moment. He spoke to our journeys and those of our families, and it was clear to us that he took the time to reflect on what all of this meant for us. We were extraordinarily moved and grew more connected through our vows.
Last but not least, Rick offered to perform the ceremony in his sunny backyard under a splendid pear tree; peaceful chickens wandering around completed the idyllic atmosphere.
We couldn't have wished for a better way of celebrating our union. We will forever be grateful for Rick's crucial role in those 30 minutes that changed our lives!...
Jigar
Jigar Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Marriage Ceremony

Rick provided us an excellent experience in planning and conducting our Marriage ceremony. He kept all invitees engaged with his beautifully crafted speech and delivery. We absolutely loved the humor and emotional touch he added in his speech!
Most of our invitees were experiencing an American wedding ceremony for the first time, and all of them truly enjoyed the experience!
Rick took deep interest to know my wife and I personally so that he could craft a speech that reflects our relationship.
I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who is looking to get married!
Thank you, Rick! You made our big day even more memorable!
Khanasa
Khanasa Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great for wedding experience

He’s professional
Good choice
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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