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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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Reviewers praised the officiant as professional, warm, and knowledgeable, guiding couples through planning and key details. Ceremonies were personalized, emotionally resonant, and adaptable to last-minute changes, with helpful local logistics. Many couples also used accompanying photography services and highly recommend the team for intimate weddings and vow renewals.

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Reviewers praised the officiant as professional, warm, and knowledgeable, guiding couples through planning and key details. Ceremonies were personalized, emotionally resonant, and adaptable to last-minute changes, with helpful local logistics. Many couples also used accompanying photography services and highly recommend the team for intimate weddings 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 🫶🏽
Caleb
Caleb Sent on 08/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Booked online, delivered beyond expectations

Cheryl was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Since we hired her online without ever meeting in person, we were a little nervous going in, but we trusted the process, and she ABSOLUTELY delivered.

She guided us through the whole process and flagged so many important details along the way, things we didn't even know we needed to consider. That gave us a lot of comfort and confidence heading into the big day. Cheryl is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely fun to work with.

And wow, did she show up in style! We got compliments from our party and guests on her look alone, on top of everything else she brought to the day!

At the rehearsal, she caught a few things that hadn't crossed our minds but turned out to be critical. One that stuck with us... she made sure the seating was arranged so the bride's mother could actually see her face during the ceremony. With everything else going on, that's exactly the kind of detail we might have missed until it was too late.
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Hannah Sent on 07/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Cheryl Felt Like Family

Planning an elopement from across the country meant putting a lot of trust in someone we'd never met, and Cheryl exceeded every expectation. From the thoughtful planning process to the beautifully presented marriage certificate (and the real one too!), every detail was handled with professionalism and care.
Her calm confidence immediately put us at ease, and by the time our ceremony began, it felt like she was part of our family.
If you're not naturally poetic but want a ceremony that feels deeply personal, Cheryl is the person you want. Her words were absolutely beautiful—bringing us both to tears without requiring us to write our own vows or search for the perfect reading. It felt completely authentic to us.
The only thing I wish is that I could remember every word she said. Cheryl gave us a ceremony we'll treasure forever, and I'm so grateful she's part of our family's story.
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 :)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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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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