Gary Kelley Weddings

My husband and I planned our wedding in one day to get married the next day, and Gary was the first one to pick up our call. From the start he was super helpful, and went above and beyond to make our day special.  He asked me all the important questions, such as expectations, etc, that I had not even thought of. I would have been ok with a basic ceremony, but Gary suggested making it personal to us. He asked us questions to get to know us and our relationship, He sent us links to different vow writing examples, and he communicated with us throughout the whole planning process. I could not be more happier with how our ceremony turned out. He was very professional, kind, and military friendly! I can not recommend him enough. Thank you, Gary, for making our day special!

I have had Gary Kelley host many of my events....from my own wedding, to a military ball, and other social functions. Gary is the utmost professional, and plays the BEST variety of music! He welcomes music requests from guests, and fulfills them as much as possible. I would 100% recommend him. You will NOT be disappointed!!

Gary Kelley was an incredible wedding officiant, and we could not have asked for a better person to lead our ceremony. From the beginning, he was thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony feel personal and meaningful. He attended our rehearsal, collaborated with us on the script, and made sure every part of the ceremony reflected us as a couple.

What stood out most was how Gary kept the focus entirely on the bride and groom. He created a ceremony that felt heartfelt, intimate, and special without ever making it about himself. You could truly tell that our wedding meant something to him too, and that care came through in every word he spoke.

We are so grateful for the role Gary played in our day. He helped create one of the most memorable and meaningful parts of our wedding, and we would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a thoughtful, professional, and genuinely caring officiant.

5 Stars for the GOAT of San Diego 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Gary Kelley is a San Diego treasure! He knows how to connect to the guests! Gary does his homework to make every wedding customized for the two of you! As far as Music, Gary will get the party going with decades experience on the radio as a very popular DJ.  He’s fun, friendly and professional. Gary has done my wedding, our company, Christmas party, three high school, reunions, several friends weddings, my daughter’s, sweet, 16 birthday party to name a few. I would never use anyone else. Plus, he’s extremely knowledgeable with all types of music and artists. and as a bonus, he is even a wedding officiant. Look no further!   Gwen J 🤩

Gary was truly an exceptional wedding officiant, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had him as part of our special day. From the very beginning to the end of the ceremony, he guided us with such kindness, warmth, and professionalism that immediately put us at ease!!

He sent us a voice recording beforhand, and we loved it. At our wedding, his voice was clear, calm, and soothing, which made a huge difference during such an emotional moment. He led us through our vows in a way that felt natural and heartfelt, allowing us to stay present and truly take in every second. Many of our guests later mentioned how much they appreciated his gentle tone and the way he carried the ceremony—it created such a beautiful and intimate atmosphere ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ♡°◌̊

Our wedding day itself was quite hectic, especially with the unexpected challenges of moving between outdoor and indoor spaces due to the heat (100 degreees!). Despite everything going on, Gary remained composed, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful throughout. He handled every situation with grace and made sure the ceremony flowed smoothly, which meant so so much to all of us.

We’re still waiting to receive our wedding photos and videos from the photographer, so it’s a little disappointing that we don’t have those moments captured just yet—but even without them, we clearly remember how wonderful Gary was and how beautifully he led our ceremony.

What stood out the most was not just his professionalism, but his genuine care really. He didn’t feel like just an officiant doing a job—he felt like someone who truly cared about making our ceremony meaningful and memorable ❤︎ꔛ❜

We will never forget this day, and Gary played a huge role in making it so special. We’ve already recommended him to friends and family, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for a wedding officiant who is both professional and genuinely kind. Thank you so much Gary!!