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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

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!...
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Anastasia Sent on 04/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

It was our best decision to ask Rick to officiate our small ceremony. He made it feel very special! As a bonus he sent us a video of the ceremony which none of our family took 😂we highly recommend Rick!
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Philip Sent on 01/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing service.

We only gave 3 days notice and Rick was there for us. Such a lovely guy. We found the setting at Redwood Ridge Near to San Francisco. We had prepared the licence in advance. Rick agreed to meet us there. Such a beautiful day and he was great. He sent us a video of the occassion which we can fondly look back on. We still can't believe how Rick managed to do this , so well, on such short notice.
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Christian Sent on 01/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

A great experience!! Completely blew away expectations. Rick was amazing, everyone teared up. I would recommend 110% :D
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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Trevor Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Rick is incredible!

Rick was a huge part of making our wedding something truly special. I can’t thank him enough for how happy he made me and my wife on our wedding day.
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Jackie Sent on 08/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony, made our special day so special

We were so happy that we decided to have Rick officiate our wedding. He told our story in the most beautiful way in his speech, he gave amazing advice for our married life and just made our special day even more special.
We're grateful.
Nadia
Nadia Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic experience!

Rick was absolutely WONDERFUL as our officiant!! My husband and I are non-wedding people. We don't like the fuss and hoopla. So how do two non-wedding people get married? We found Rick! My husband and I felt really good about him as soon as we got to talk to him. He is warm, friendly, and sweet. Truly the kind of person you want doing this very important job for a very meaningful and emotional moment in your life.

What Rick brought to our wedding and the whole experience of our ceremony went beyond anything I could have imagined. He really took in and reflected on who we are as a couple based on the information I provided him. His words were beautiful, thoughtful, and very moving. I am so happy that he married my husband and I. 😊

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Alice Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant!

Rick was a wonderful officiant, and he put so much care, attention, and thoughtfulness into our ceremony. At our very first meeting with him, he took the time to learn more about our story and love, and was then able to translate our relationship into a personalized wedding ceremony. He's an excellent communicator, and very responsive. I highly recommend him!
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