Gary Kelley Weddings
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Gary Kelley is a trusted communicator, ordained minister, and celebrant who helps people through life's most meaningful moments.
For more than four decades, Gary has connected with audiences across San Diego through radio, television, live events, weddings, and personal celebrations. Many couples — and often their parents — recognize him from his years on iconic San Diego radio stations including KCBQ, B100, KPRI, and KSON, as well as his work on ABC 10News and CW6.
Long before becoming a wedding officiant, Gary spent years helping couples celebrate some of the biggest moments of their lives through his San Diego entertainment company, providing music and hosting for thousands of weddings and special events. Throughout his broadcasting career, he introduced legendary artists and entertainers including The Beach Boys, The Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins, Robin Williams, and Adam Sandler at venues ranging from Jack Murphy Stadium to the San Diego Sports Arena.
Over the years, Gary has learned that the most meaningful ceremonies are never really about scripts or formalities — they're about connection. He begins by listening. By understanding each couple's story, personalities, and vision for their wedding day, he helps create ceremonies that feel natural, meaningful, and uniquely theirs.
Some couples want something heartfelt and emotional. Others prefer light, joyful, and relaxed. Some include personal vows, readings, faith elements, or family traditions. Others prefer something simple and elegant. Gary believes there are no wrong choices — only the choices that feel true to the couple standing in front of him.
His approach combines professionalism with warmth, humor, sincerity, and genuine care. Couples often describe him as calm, reassuring, and easy to work with — someone who helps them feel comfortable from the very first conversation through the moment they say "I do."
His role is simple: to support the moment and help everything unfold naturally.
That moment belongs to you.
His job is to help you enjoy it.
Outside of weddings and minister services, Gary continues hosting Grown-Up Radio, a music station created for the often-forgotten 55+ generation, celebrating the soundtrack of people's lives.
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42 years in business
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Gary provided thoughtful, professional, and personalized officiant services, taking time to learn each couple and tailor ceremonies. He communicated clearly, attended rehearsals, and created a calm, heartfelt atmosphere even amid logistical challenges. Reviewers also praised his decades of DJ experience and ability to get guests dancing.
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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