Gary Kelley Weddings
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About this vendor
❤️ Imagine a wedding ceremony so personal, so heartfelt, and so uniquely yours that your guests wonder if your officiant has known you for years.
It's actually happened! Guests have approached Gary after a wedding asking how long he's known the couple.
Not a template. Not a recycled script. A wedding ceremony written exclusively for the two of you.
That's what Gary creates.
Every ceremony begins with your love story, your personalities, and those special little moments that make your relationship one of a kind.
Personalized, heartfelt, and fun. Just the way your wedding should be!
❤️ Getting to Know You
It starts with a fun Love Story Questionnaire and a relaxed conversation. Gary gets to know you, your story, and what matters most to you.
The result? A ceremony filled with warmth, laughter, romance, and moments you'll remember for years.
🎙️ Meet Gary
A professional broadcaster, entertainer, and storyteller for a few decades, Gary knows how to make people feel comfortable, connected, and part of something special.
And when you book Gary, you get Gary. From your first conversation to the moment, you say "I do."
❤️ Your Wedding is one of the most important days in life!
Romantic, contemporary, lighthearted, or faith-centered. From intimate elopements to larger celebrations, Gary creates ceremonies for all couples, including same-sex couples.
Your love story is what matters.
🎬 See Gary in Action!
See and hear what makes a Gary Kelley ceremony so personal. You'll find three videos alongside the photographs on this site.
💍 Estancia La Jolla Wedding — A beautiful, heartfelt ceremony.
❤️ Coronado Elopement — An intimate celebration overlooking San Diego Bay.
🎙️ Meet Gary Kelley — A personal introduction.
Your Love Story. Beautifully Told. Exclusively Yours.
Let's make your ceremony one of the most memorable parts of your wedding day!
A Little Note About Reviews
Gary's reviews on Wedding Pro are relatively new, but his experience isn't! Reviews from previous platforms and years of celebrations don't automatically transfer here. The couples he's celebrated with over the years are all part of his story, even if their reviews aren't displayed on this page.
Experience
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42 years in business
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We speak English
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Review summary
Multiple reviews praise the officiant/DJ for warm, professional, and highly personalized ceremonies with clear, caring communication. He provided great music, handled last‑minute changes calmly, and created intimate, memorable moments. Reviewers strongly recommend him for weddings and other events.
Gary Kelley was the best of the best!
Wonderful Celebration of Life officiant
We provided him with the obituary and answered some questions, and Gary made sure to have all the pronunciations of certain words correct. He arrived on the day of the event on time, actually early, and was well-dressed and presentable. He made everyone feel welcome and delivered the tribute so perfectly. He had everyone feeling that he was part of the family.
I would highly recommend Gary for all kinds of officiating, from weddings to celebrations of life and beyond.
Beyond what we expected!
A Thoughtful and Incredible Officiant
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.
My wedding officiant Gary!
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!!
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