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I officiate non-denominational, interfaith, cross-cultural and same sex wedding ceremonies.

Ordained 20+ years, I’ve met hundreds of good, funny, wonderful couples. I’ve officiated wedding ceremonies as diverse as Muslim/Hindu, Muslim/Jewish, Christian/Atheist.

I’ve seen a pot-bellied pig as a ring bearer and a bride’s cousin belly dance with a sword balanced on her head as she presented the rings!

I’m not going to say that I’ve seen it all, but I’ve witnessed a lot. And I’ve loved it all!

I believe that in a wedding, a couple invites family and friends to celebrate the great good they have found in each other — and bear witness as they pledge to continue to create a life-giving life together. Folks put aside the messiness of daily life and remember what really matters — love, loyalty, family, friends. This is what I help a couple celebrate. . .

I don’t have pre-printed ceremonies as I work with a couple to create a ceremony that reflects them. Five years after your wedding no one will remember what I said, but they’ll remember the tone and feeling of it all.

Many couples who come to me desire a ceremony that honors the sacredness of what they’re doing without it being religious or denominational. “Sacred” (not “stuffy”) in the sense that when you give your word to another, that giving is bigger than the two of you.

Your life together began the first moment you met. Your wedding is an oasis along your journey— celebrating the life you’ve created and honoring the life you’re committed to creating.

My hope is that your ceremony provides a touchstone for your life together.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Buddhist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of JPR Weddings

Emily
Emily Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible ceremony!!

JP gave us the ceremony of our dreams! He is kind and personable, and we really felt like he added a personal touch. Our guests without exception commented on how wonderful the ceremony was and that was largely down to JP. We can’t thank him enough and would recommend him to anyone who is getting married!
Sandy
Sandy Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Professional, Delight

JP was amazing from the beginning of our journey up to the wedding day at Terranea. My husband and I met JP 2 years ago since our wedding was postponed twice due to the pandemic. He was always there and ready to meet with us virtually with any questions we had. He has a ton of knowledge and very friendly.
The whole ceremony turned out beyond our wildest dreams. To this day, we still cannot believe how beautiful the entire process was. Every little detail from JP's heartfelt words to the calming vibes he provided was better than we could have ever imagined. With how anxious we both were for the day, he definitely played an essential role in helping us just enjoy the day together. An extra thanks to you for making our dream wedding a reality and a day to never forget.
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Amy H. Sent on 08/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Officiant!

JP is the perfect officiant. He made our wedding so memorable! So many of our guests complimented about our ceremony and how beautiful it was. He is so friendly, organized, and professional. He has a kind, but clear and confident voice. We had a couple of Zoom meetings throughout the whole wedding planning process to go over the what we had envisioned for our wedding and the logistics of each step. JP was able to walk us through each step and was receptive of our interest in a dove release for our unity ceremony and also to add in parent appreciation as it was important to us. Everything was clearly planned out so that it went very smoothly, we did not have to think or stress too much, and our photographer was able to capture each moment clearly. We’re so happy to have had JP be part of our special day! If anyone is looking for an officiant, check out JP!
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Ashley Sent on 05/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

JP is wonderful!

We had the best experience hiring JP as our officiant. He is super responsive on email and we scheduled a consultation. From the moment meeting him we knew he would be the perfect officiant for our wedding. He took his time to really understand what we were looking for in a ceremony and tailored everything to fit our needs. We received so many compliments after the ceremony about how impressed they were with JP. JP is a must!
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Natalie Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Heartfelt and Meaningful Ceremony

We feel so lucky to have found JP in our search for an officiant, not only was our ceremony heartfelt and meaningful but also flawless. In our discussions with JP pre-wedding, we truly enjoyed speaking with him and knew he was the perfect officiant for us because of how friendly, engaging and kind he is. Our guests were blown away by how beautiful the ceremony was and truly touched by his words. We felt completely at ease standing at the altar as his presence is very calm and reassuring, and he does a fantastic job with the cadence and timing of all aspects of the ceremony. We cannot recommend him enough!!
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Olivia Sent on 10/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Officiant

He was really great and made both my husband and I more relaxed during the ceremony. Many of my guests came up afterwards and said how much they enjoyed his ceremony. He did exactly what we asked and it was really great having him apart of our special day!
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Erica Sent on 11/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Choice You Could Make

JP Reynolds is an absolute professional when it comes to officiating a wedding. JP took the time to get to know us, helped us plan out the wedding ceremony from beginning to end, was incredibly responsive whenever we had questions or wanted to change an aspect of the ceremony, guided us in regards to the marriage license, and delivered an incredible ceremony. Every person who attended our wedding complimented what a fantastic job he did and how much they enjoyed the stories and wishes that he provided. If you've confirmed the date of your wedding, JP Reynolds should be one of the very first vendors that you contact. We could not be happier with our wedding ceremony, and JP was a tremendous part of that. We would recommend him to every engaged couple.
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Adam Sent on 04/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Officiant!

JP was an incredible officiant to work with. My (now) wife and I could not have been more happy with how our ceremony turned out! For the planning phase, JP is with you throughout the whole process providing invaluable advice and suggestions so that you are able to make your ceremony something truly special. He really puts in the effort to get to know the couples and we were so happy to be able to meet with him multiple times before the wedding to put our minds at ease. As for the actual ceremony, he is a special and heartfelt officiant with all the right words. We had multiple people ask us how we found him, because he was the best officiant they had ever heard. We highly recommend JP as an officiant!
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Trevor Sent on 04/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Palm Springs Wedding

JP was beyond our expectations. My wife and I felt extremely comfortable up there; we did a circular ceremony so the concept seemed overwhelming at first with 200+ people around us but we couldn't of enjoyed it more with his calming words & energy up there. We even had a special request on the specific timing of saying our "I Do’s," but we knew that it wouldn't necessarily be perfect given such demanding requests…but low & behold JP somehow timed it to the minute and made the ceremony absolutely PERFECT at 4:55pm! We had endless compliments from religious and non-religious guests on the job that JP did officiating our wedding. JP does a fantastic job of relating the ceremony to everyone present, regardless of beliefs. We highly recommend using JP, he is more than welcome to help and meet with you as many times as you want in preparation for your wedding! Unlike a lot of professionals out there.
Veronica
Veronica Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

He’s ‘the’ guy!

Perfection, Real, True, Profound, Honest, Sincere … Our ceremony was the most important part of the wedding for us and JP NAILED IT! It was ‘US’. Every aspect, every moment was full of love and reflected the complete essence of who Mike and I are as a couple. I say this in the best way, JP stole the show - not by being gregarious or over the top, but by just being him - a serene and beautiful person with an incredibly peaceful presence. All of our guests, all night long, kept saying, “That was the best ceremony I’ve ever witnessed. Where did you find that guy?! He was the best officiant ever!” … Truer words could not be said. JP Reynolds is the best officiant ever. Hire him! Don’t even think twice. He’s ‘the’ guy! We love you JP!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Kevin Covey Wedding & Event Coordination Kevin Covey Wedding & Event Coordination Wedding Planners

JP is a great officiant, classy & always professional. My couples always love their ceremony and JP gives that feeling to guests that he has known the couple for years.

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