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Officiant: Josiah Elias is a confident and accommodating wedding officiant based in Spring Valley, California. With over 14 years of experience as a full-time minister, and over a hundred weddings officiated for couples of all backgrounds, Josiah will gracefully guide couples on their beautiful transition into matrimony. Josiah is a full time Pastor in San Diego and only performs weddings for those born male marrying born female persons. Josiah enthusiastically encourages couples to take part in a premarital couple-counseling prior to their wedding day, and is open to customizing a unique plan with each couple.

Catering: Josiah also has a catering business called "Brochachos Tacos". It's a healthier version of traditional Mexican food. Launched in 2019, Brochachos Tacos has catered events of all different sizes with customizable options. So if you want delicious Mexican food, without a ton of grease and fat... consider what we bring to the table! Find out more at www.brochachostacos.biz

Services Offered

Josiah Elias offers couples a number of services to ensure a smooth and successful wedding day. Some services include:

  • Customized couple vows
  • Tailored ceremony to fit the couple and their unique stories
  • Ceremony rehearsal
  • Vow renewals
  • Customized ceremony time lengths
  • Premarital counseling sessions
  • Videography of all different sorts perfect for any wedding day (Message me for more details here)
  • Catering, a healthier choice of traditional Mexican food. www.brochachostacos.biz

Areas Covered

Josiah Elias is an ordained minister in the state of California.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$400

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$400

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

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
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Reviews of Josiah Elias

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Josiah as an officiant for wedding ceremonies. They praise his personal approach, attentiveness, and ability to incorporate individual love stories into the ceremony. Reviewers appreciate Josiah's professionalism, communication, and ability to create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Overall, they express gratitude for Josiah's contribution to their special day and highly recommend him as an officiant.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend Josiah as an officiant for wedding ceremonies. They praise his personal approach, attentiveness, and ability to incorporate individual love stories into the ceremony. Reviewers appreciate Josiah's professionalism, communication, and ability to create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Overall, they express gratitude for Josiah's contribution to their special day and highly recommend him as an officiant.

Angelica
Angelica Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A moment to remember for the rest of our lives.

My husband and I dreamed of our wedding ceremony being the most perfect day ever and because of Josiah Elias, our dream came true. He took the time to get to know us individually and as a couple. He incorporated our love story into our ceremony so perfectly. We CANNOT wait to
Rewatch our ceremony, I am crying as I type this because it was the most beautiful moment of our life. I wouldn’t recommend any other officiant.. ever. Thank you again Josiah Elias!!
Codi
Codi J. Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Josiah was Epic

Taylor and I could not have been happier with Josiah. From our first call with him it was evident he cared about our marriage and who we were as people.

We chose to do 4 pre-marital counseling sessions with him as well, 2 were in person and 2 were remote. These were well worth it, Josiah's input was invaluable. He was excellent at stimulating conversations that we may not have had otherwise.

Because he got to know us so well beforehand his words during the ceremony were that much more impactful. We loved how he spoke on us individually and as a couple. He was able to see how we complimented each other and put it into words. Really an amazing ceremony in no small part due to him.

Couldn't have been happier. Thanks so much Josiah!
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Matthias B. Sent on 01/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic overall experience

We had a wonderful experience with Josiah and the team. Everyone was very attentive and made our special day a smooth and memorable experience.
Thank you very much for the very personal words and sharing this wonderful day with us.
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