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Jeff Tackett Wedding Officiant – It’s Your Special Day is a certified wedding officiant and minister in Dana Point, California. This experienced wedding officiant is available for religious, non-religious and interfaith wedding ceremonies. Jeff Tackett works with each couple to create a meaningful and personalized wedding ceremony that mirrors their special love story.

Services Offered
Jeff Tackett Wedding Officiant – It’s Your Special Day! is available to perform wedding officiating services for non-religious, single religion, civil union and interfaith ceremonies. He can accommodate non-denominational, Anglican and Evangelical religious styles, extending his expertise for a memorable and professional ceremony. Couples can customize their vows when working with this certified wedding officiant and minister, allowing the language and emotions shared to be a true reflection of their love and relationship.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Anglican
Evangelical
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Jeff Tackett Wedding Officiant

Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Hiring Jeff was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. From the moment we saw him tagged in a photo from a previous wedding at our venue, we could just tell he was a kind person. We immediately felt comfortable when we met him in person, which is exactly what you want from an officiant. He walked us through the whole ceremony structure, highlighted special rituals we could add (providing each of our mothers with a rose), and really made us feel comfortable about it all. We especially loved that Jeff has his couples write a short love story that he can recite during the ceremony to ensure it's personal and tailored to each couple. We couldn't recommend Jeff more! (I wish we had a better photo to post but we wanted to rave about Jeff ASAP!)
John
John Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Rockstar!

People raved about Jeff after our wedding ended. We are so glad we had him support us for our big day. I was always a bit skeptical like do we hire someone or have a friend/family member do it (I’m sentimental) and he just totally confirmed having a professional officiant was beyond the right choice. If you ever need anything we are here for you! Thanks Jeff. It was beautiful.
Leanna
Leanna Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Officiant!

Jeff Tackett was our wedding officiant at Casa Romantica. Jeff took the time to meet with us in person and discuss how my husband and I met, our religious/spiritual beliefs and what we wanted in our ceremony. Jeff is kind, relatable and professional. My husband and I could tell Jeff truly cares about the couples he works with. He took care of our marriage license paperwork and helped us through the process. We loved our ceremony and enjoyed the humor Jeff added. Jeff even made sure to move to the side for our personal vows and first kiss. He really knows what he is doing! Thank you Jeff for being our wedding officiant!
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Husband and I are from different religious backgrounds so we didn’t know who would officiate our wedding. We reached out to our catering company (24 Carrots) for recommendations and that’s when we were introduced to Jeff. Upon meeting Jeff for the first time, he was extremely personable and kind. We instantly felt comfortable with him and booked him the same day we met him. Fast forward to our wedding, he showed up early which is appreciated and took the time to check in with me to talk about details. I remember feeling SO nervous and anxious while I was getting my makeup done but Jeff really lightened up the mood with his humor. His positive energy was much needed and appreciated! He is a natural at what he does. Our wedding guests couldn’t stop raving about how awesome he was and how truly special he made the wedding ceremony. Standing at the alter with my Husband and Jeff felt like we were being officiated by an uncle! I’ll never forget when I started to get extremely emotional during our vows and Jeff looks at me and asks if I’m doing okay. Jeff understands the emotional roller coaster a Bride and Groom goes through on their big day so for him to stop in his tracks just to make sure we were okay was so meaningful to us! Thank you Jeff, you really made our day!
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Angelica Sent on 10/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome! Professional!

Good communication with us. Meet us before the wedding to talk about what we wanted. He is a professional! I even noticed after the wedding he moved out of the way for pictures so we could have our first kiss and pictures with just my husband and I. Jeff knows what he is doing!
Todd
Todd Sent on 08/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Officiant

I have known and worked with Jeff for over 10 years. He was my first choice when it came time for my wedding.
Jeff did not disappoint. His communication was fantastic and personable. Jeff orchestrated a fantastic ceremony, with love stories and our personal vows. He also added his own personal touch and direction . If you want a smooth wedding ceremony, I highly recommend Jeff.

Much Love to Jeff from Todd and Ally
Marisol
Marisol Sent on 12/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Officiant

Jeff did an excellent job with the wedding Officiating. He allow some humor in our semi serious ceremony. Jeff is very professional and has a great sense of humor.
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Danica Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Jeff is the best!

Jeff made our lives so easy! Our ceremony actually ended up being my favorite part of the entire wedding day, which was perfect from start to finish, so that’s saying a lot. Jeff was so accommodating of our special circumstances and so attentive throughout the entire process. We adored him!
K
Kelly Sent on 04/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jeff is the absolute best!!!! We loved working with Jeff and we are so happy that he was apart of our wedding day. Jeff was so easy to work with, was very responsive and very knowledgeable. We met Jeff at a Starbucks to get to know him and you can tell right away how much he loves what he does and how passionate he is for his work. Jeff went all the way from OC to Temecula for our Vineyard wedding, showed up on time, performed and unforgettable ceremony and took care of the marriage license paperwork for us. All of our guests couldn't stop telling us how great our ceremony was because it was so heartfelt, personalized to my husband and I, and how great Jeff was! We would absolutely recommend Jeff to anyone looking for an officiant in the SoCal area!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 09/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jeff was great! Loved his speech. It wasn't too long or too short. Also get his wife, Lynne Lucente to do your flowers!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
The Emotion Picture Studio The Emotion Picture Studio Wedding Videographers

Jeff is warm and friendly and has the perfect personality for a wedding officiant. He makes the couple feel comfortable, the family feel connected and the guests entertained.

Party In A Box Catering Party In A Box Catering Wedding Caterers

My experience with Jeff Tackett Wedding Officiant has been nothing but the best. He arrives early, is dressed impeccably and performs professionally at each wedding with ease. What I like most about Jeff is his personality--his approachable demeanor, sense of humor, all wrapped up in the California beach charm that we love so much. He should be an easy choice as your wedding officiant!

Epic 1 DJ Epic 1 DJ Wedding DJs

Jeff Tackett has become one of Orange Counties Best ministers. Jeff is always early to the weddings we have done together. During the ceremony his readings and vocal inflections are spot on. Jeff has a great personality and a genuine concern for all of his clients. I highly recommend hiring Jeff for your Wedding Ceremony.

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