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Father Jerry Bellamy is a retired Catholic priest, in CA. He has been planning and performing weddings for over 50 years. Ordained after 12 years of seminary training, he spent 9 happy years in parishes. In 1981, he retired from full time ministry because he wanted to be married. He and his wife have two wonderful children. Both children are professionals in California. He is still a Priest but performs weddings as a non-denominational minister. Father Jerry specializes in both religious and non-religious ceremonies. He also speaks Spanish.
This is NOT his “side job”. This is what he does.
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Father Jerry is bilingual and will work with you to plan and celebrate your wedding, in English or Spanish traditions. So many of his couples are not religious, as adults, but were as children. Many couples are agnostics, atheists or are just upset with the church of their parents. Father Jerry very often helps bridge the gap between what the couple wants and what their parents want. Father Jerry’s couples usually want to be married outside of traditional churches or temples or synagogues. He also celebrates weddings, side by side, with Rabbis, Imams, Ministers, and Elders of other religions. He will take the time to sit down with you to plan your ceremony. His approach is to help you find the ceremony that is hiding within your relationship. Your wedding could end up being rather traditional, or not very traditional at all. The average duration of a ceremony is about 28 minutes.
“What makes a person holy, is determined by how loving one is, not by how religious one might be. We celebrate how great or holy it is that you love each other. Dios es Amor.”
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Father Jerry has received glowing reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional officiating at weddings. Reviewers praise his ability to cater ceremonies to the couple's preferences, incorporate elements of different faiths, and create a warm, heartfelt atmosphere. Father Jerry's professionalism, personalization, and engaging speaking style have made him a standout officiant, with guests often moved by his ceremonies. Couples appreciate his attention to detail, guidance throughout the planning process, and ability to make their special day memorable and unique. Highly recommended for those seeking a caring and skilled officiant for their wedding ceremony.
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Father Bellamy Is The BEST!
One of the things we appreciated most was how he kept reminding us not to worry. On the big day, that advice really paid off. He guided us through the entire ceremony with calm confidence, even giving us subtle cues during the service that kept everything running smoothly without drawing attention. His presence helped us stay grounded and present in the moment.
While our ceremony leaned more religious, Father Bellamy made it feel welcoming for everyone. Our guests came from different faith backgrounds, and some had no religious affiliation at all, yet everyone felt included. The ceremony was full of love, laughter, and heartfelt moments. People were crying with joy and laughing out loud, completely engaged from beginning to end. At the reception, so many guests came up to tell us how wonderful he was.
If you are looking for an officiant who is compassionate, witty, warm, and truly exceptional, we cannot recommend Father Bellamy highly enough. He helped make our wedding day unforgettable. He is also incredibly flexible and will tailor the ceremony to reflect your values, traditions, and vision, no matter what type of ceremony you are hoping to have.
A Truly Unforgettable Ceremony
On the day of the ceremony, Father Jeremy went above and beyond. His calm and reassuring presence helped take away all our nerves, and his words during the ceremony were heartfelt, funny, and truly meaningful. He created such a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere that we and our guests will always remember.
We feel so lucky to have had Father Jerry as part of our wedding. Thank you for making our day so special!
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It is very challenging for couples to not only choose the right person to marry them but also to find the right person! In this small pocket of California there are limited choices. I am so relieved when my clients mention Father Jerry because I know not only will they have a memorable and exquisitely penned ceremony but they will also go into their day organized, calm and excited. Father Jerry has many years of experience and knows how to set my clients' mind at ease. I highly recommend him for the job!
Father Jerry Bellamy will make your wedding ceremony relaxed, personal and beautiful. I love how he gets to know the couples so that the ceremony rings authentic to who the couple is. I always know my couples are in good hands when working with him.
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