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Cheryl Bariel Officiant, Bella Wedding Day is a Los Osos, California-based, all inclusive, full-service officiant who performs wedding ceremonies for couples in San Luis Obispos County, California. On the beautiful California Central Coast. Cheryl loves creating customized vows that express you and your partner's special relationship. Since 2017, she has been designing romantic, unforgettable, and sacred wedding ceremonies.

Services Offered
Cheryl Bariel Officiant, Bella Wedding Day believes every couple’s ceremony should capture their unique experiences and connections. With this in mind, she develops your vows and ceremony language based on what you envision for your special day. Cheryl enjoys officiating elopements, civil unions, vow renewals, and interfaith, religious and non-religious ceremonies. To make sure your celebration is flawless on the day of your event, Cheryl will be present during your rehearsal. Cheryl Bariel Officiant, Bella Wedding Day will preside over spiritual ceremonies based in the following belief systems:

  • Agnostic
  • Baha’i
  • Buddhist
  • Earth-based
  • Evangelical
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Methodist
  • Non-denominational
  • Quaker
  • Sikhism
  • Unitarian
  • Anglican
  • Baptist
  • Catholic
  • Episcopalian
  • Hindu
  • Jainism
  • Lutheran
  • Mormon
  • Orthodox Christian
  • Presbyterian
  • Shinto
  • Taoist
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$15

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Cheryl Bariel Wedding Officiant

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The officiant is praised as kind, professional, and easy to reach, creating personalized, heartfelt ceremonies and accommodating last‑minute changes. Reviewers also appreciated the paired photography service—helpful, flexible, and attentive during photos. Many highly recommend them for weddings, elopements, and vow renewals.

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The officiant is praised as kind, professional, and easy to reach, creating personalized, heartfelt ceremonies and accommodating last‑minute changes. Reviewers also appreciated the paired photography service—helpful, flexible, and attentive during photos. Many highly recommend them for weddings, elopements, and vow renewals.

Saidy
Saidy Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lopez Wedding @ large overlook❤️🤵🏽‍♀️👰🏼‍♀️

My honey and I woke up one day, decided we wanted to finally make it official. A simple but memorable wedding instead of just a court wedding. We were a bit particular about our search for an officiant due to the fact that we are two females looking to get married. Luckily Cheryl is on top of it and made it easy for us to find her. Cheryl made sure to share that she was LGBTQ friendly. We also saw in the reviews, pictures of a lesbian couple which was married by Cheryl and gave us all the reassurance we needed. Once my wife Melanie contacted her , we right away heard back from Cheryl and gave us all the info we needed. We knew she was the ONE plus ONLY $300. Cheryl was definitely within our budget. Cheryl was such an important part to helped us make it a special day. So we thank you 🫶🏽
Fiona
Fiona Sent on 06/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Cheryl was an amazing officiant . She walked us through the process. Her local knowledge helped us to coordinate the beach location . The officiant speech and readings were beautiful. Her husband was our photographer. Amazing experience. Highly recommend!!
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Jack Sent on 06/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Beautiful beach wedding !!

The affeciant Cheryl was amazing she was so kind heartwarming and very professional ..She did a great ceromony weather was perfect and her husband took photos ..I highly recommend her for wedding ..Simply awesome ….

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Fiona Sent on 06/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful beach elopement

We were lucky to hear about Cheryl on the Cambria Chamber of Commerce website . She was easy to reach and she walked us through the process. We selected a poem, a unity ceremony and added our own vows to Cheryl’s beautiful personalized wedding officiant speech and readings. We had a beach ceremony in Cayucos and her local knowledge helped us immensely. Her husband was our photographer as well . It was a great experience and we cannot say enough wonderful things about them . Highly recommend!!
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Kelli Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Tim and Kelli’s Wedding

Cheryl was amazing, her message was well thought out and delivered perfectly! She captured everything we wanted for our ceremony. We received many wonderful compliments from our guests! Thank you so much for making our day so special!
Helen
Helen Sent on 05/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend for officiant

Cheryl from the very beginning was easy to contact and was informative. We had to change or plans at the last minute and move our wedding up by 2 hours and she was very accommodating.She provided a heartwarming ceremony and was a pleasure. Would definitely recommend!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just right

Cheryl was a wonderful wedding officiant. She was reassuring and knowledgeable, and gently steered us through the preparations and the vows. Our ceremony struck just the right tone and was just the right length. I'm grateful she was there to help make our wedding day perfect.
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Erica Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

She is Amazing!

From the first phone call she was so helpful and knowledgeable. She’s really thought of it all and worked with us to create the perfect ceremony that best fit us. She was so kind and eager to help, I could not have asked for anyone better! She truly is the best choice for your wedding day :)
James
James Sent on 08/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Special and Heartfelt Wedding Experience

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding experience! Our officiant was incredibly patient and kind throughout the entire process. What really touched us was how her husband even took the day off work to help capture the moment with photos. Although the weather was gloomy and the pictures came out a little dull, she went above and beyond by offering us a refund—which we refused because the effort, heart, and care they both put in were truly priceless.

One of the most unforgettable moments was when our best man—our little chihuahua—was scooped up by the officiant and included in some of the photos during the ceremony. It made the day feel extra special and personal to us.

Their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care made our wedding a beautiful and memorable experience. We’re so grateful we chose them and highly recommend their services to anyone looking for an officiant who goes the extra mile.
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Ashley Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful ceremony

Cheryl is absolutely wonderful! She was easy to reach and we had good clear communication. She was flexible and willing to work with us to make our day special! Her husband, Ken, took photos and they worked together to get cute shoots. I really appreciate their work.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Buonasera Events Buonasera Events Wedding Planners

Cheryl is Fabulous. She tailors her remarks to each individual couple so your ceremony feels special and unique. She is easy to work with and generous with her time and knowledge. Cheryl and Ken also offer music and photography services for your ceremony which really sets them apart from most officiants. I highly recommend Bella Wedding Day!

Sandy White, Officiant/Minister Sandy White, Officiant/Minister Wedding Officiants

Cheryl is a wonderful Officiant. When I moved to a new state I referred over 2 dozen clients to her. The feedback from these clients has been outstanding! My highest possible endorsement goes to Cheryl and her husband Ken. They are very professional, warm and fun!

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