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The Mendocino Coast of California is a wonderful place to get married.
Since 1983 it has been my privilege and pleasure to celebrate
with hundreds of couples, from a variety of traditions, who have
chosen to come where the continent, the ocean,
sun, and sky all meet in a spectacular and beautiful way.
If you are choosing to come to the Mendocino area to get married
it would be my pleasure to be of service to you.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$401

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$350

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Jewish
Methodist
No Denomination
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
OR

What languages do you speak?

English
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James is highly recommended as an officiant for weddings. He is described as professional, kind, and genuinely joyful in his work. James takes the time to get to know couples and personalize their ceremonies, creating a beautiful and heartfelt experience. He is praised for his guidance during the planning process and his calming presence on the day of the wedding. Reviewers appreciate his attention to detail and the special keepsakes he provides. Overall, James is highly regarded for his warm energy and ability to create a personalized and memorable ceremony.

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James is highly recommended as an officiant for weddings. He is described as professional, kind, and genuinely joyful in his work. James takes the time to get to know couples and personalize their ceremonies, creating a beautiful and heartfelt experience. He is praised for his guidance during the planning process and his calming presence on the day of the wedding. Reviewers appreciate his attention to detail and the special keepsakes he provides. Overall, James is highly regarded for his warm energy and ability to create a personalized and memorable ceremony.

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Josh J. Sent on 03/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Caring and Genuine Officiant

We had a wonderful experience with James as our elopement officiant! We planned everything within a week and James was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Even though we were figuring out some of our details a bit on the fly, James was calm and flexible which made the whole experience so much less stressful. For the ceremony itself, you can tell that James really cares about you and your experience, loves what he does, and even finds ways to go above and beyond. We would definitely recommend him to anyone.
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Alexandra P. Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant and Lovely Person!

We had the most wonderful experience working with James! Not only did he conduct the most beautiful, thoughtful, personal ceremony for us, but he is just a genuinely delightful human that added so much to our wedding day. As neither of us are religious, we were concerned as to if he would be able to do a nonreligious ceremony for us, but it was not a problem at all. He is professional, easy-going, and kind, and all of our guests repeatedly told us that James was the best officiant they had ever seen! We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone!
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Karissa M. Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

All the good vibes

James was the absolute perfect officiant for us. He takes genuine joy in officiating and it shows. He even gave us a pamphlet of the vows we had chosen! Total professional. We were fortunate he graciously agreed to travel a couple hours for our wedding in Napa Valley for a travel fee and it was so worth it! He’s very laid back and radiates good energy. The perfect vibe for pronouncing your love. :)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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FogSpinner Productions FogSpinner Productions Wedding Videographers

James has a wonderful rapport with the bride and groom, a voice that projects over the sound of the surf so your service can be heard, prompt and efficient with a charming manner.

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