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idosantabarbara
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About this vendor
Barbra Valentine, owner and founder of Idosantabarbara, is a renowned wedding officiant in Santa Barbara, California, who crafts a personally written ceremony for each couple. As an officiant for over 25 years, Barbra's goal is to help you create a heartfelt wedding ceremony that truly captures the special love between you and your partner. As a relaxed and very experienced "no-drama officiant," she will take care of you from concept, through rehearsal, and the wedding day itself, so you are able to relax and enjoy your amazing wedding day. All forms of love are honored.
Services Offered
Through Barbra's relaxed way of meeting with you personally, discussing options, planning, and premarital counseling, Idosantabarbara will create the unique wedding ceremony of your dreams. Barbra prides herself on presiding over a variety of wedding styles, including non-religious, interfaith, same gender weddings, and vow renewals. For religious ceremonies, she is happy to work with couples of the following religions and beliefs:
- Baptist
- Catholic
- Episcopalian
- Hindu
- Lutheran
- Non-denominational
- Presbyterian
- Taoist
- Anglican
- Buddhist
- Earth-based
- Evangelical
- Jewish
- Methodist
- Orthodox Christian
- Quaker
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19 years in business
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We speak English
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Reviews of idosantabarbara
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Barbra is a warm, professional officiant who crafts deeply personal, heartfelt ceremonies that move guests. She’s attentive and flexible with last‑minute changes, connecting quickly with couples. Reviewers said her words made the day unforgettable and highly recommend her.
Thanks Barbra :)
Barbra was amazing!
Her kindness and professionalism extend far beyond her craft. When faced with a challenging interaction from another vendor, she handled it with remarkable grace and composure, which only reinforced how exceptional she is.
We are beyond grateful we chose her to officiate our wedding. She made our ceremony feel authentic, meaningful, and unforgettable in every way.
A Meaningful and Unforgettable Ceremony
When everything came to life on our wedding day, the ceremony became a heartfelt reflection of our journey together and filled us with joy and excitement for the path ahead.
We were truly blessed to have met and worked with Barbra. She will always be a meaningful part of our special day, and we highly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who brings authenticity, warmth, and heart to their ceremony.
Amazing Wedding Officiant
Nothing Short of Spectacular
An Unforgettable Journey with Barbra: A Heartfelt Elopement Experience
What sets Barbra apart is her unique and caring approach. She made our elopement so much more than just a ceremony. When I needed to adjust the time, she showed understanding and flexibility, ensuring our day was stress-free and perfect.
She's not just an officiant; she's a true friend who made our wedding day filled with love and joy. We're more than happy to share our wonderful experience with her. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of our journey.
With love and gratitude,
Lucy and Ryan Devera
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Barbara loves what she does - shes a natural and a great pleasure.
Absolutely! Excellent professional work. A pleasure to work together.
Barbra is a wonderful, compassionate and caring officiant and is a joy to work with. She will add a personal touch to your wedding and will do a beautiful job getting you married!
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