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Choosing the right officiant is one of the most important decisions that you can make as the officiant sets the tone for the entire ceremony. I can serve the greater Los Angeles area. I am open to helping you celebrate the most important day of your life. None of my services are pre-written. I customize the entire service to your desires...it is your big day, so let's make it "yours!"

I am honored to have received the WeddingWire's Couple's Choice Award for multiple years. It is an honor to help couples craft the ceremony of their dreams! Some couples choose me because of my training and experience while others want someone who is fun and energetic. Either way, you will be comfortable working with me as we communicate regularly over coffee, emails, texts, and phone calls ensuring that everything goes as planned. You will have the draft of the ceremony ahead of time, so you can be comfortable with the feel.

My biggest advice to couples is to design your big day so that your friends and family walk away knowing that they went to your wedding, not someone else's!

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Reviews of Make It Yours Weddings

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Danielle Sent on 12/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved having Jonathan help us with our wedding!

We had two major things working against us in our preparation - we have hectic schedules and we didn't know what we wanted for a wedding ceremony. Jonathan met with us after dinner on video chats, telephone calls, and lots of emails to ensure that both my fiance and me were happy with the ceremony design and wording. Jonathan explained all of the ins and outs of the ceremony. In particular, I appreciated how he explained why some wedding ceremonies have a unity aspect (candles, sand, dirt, ribbons, etc.). He helped us find what would work for us personally and practically (it was an outdoor wedding).

If you are looking for someone to help you throughout the process without bringing a list of things that you have to do for them, Jonathan is the best!
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Seann Sent on 12/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Professional, well spoken, kind, organized, punctual, reliable, willing to go the extra mile. Jonathan was the perfect fit for our Santa Barbara wedding. We had found Jonathan while searching the internet for a local officiant and could not be happier. He communicated with us very well throughout the entire process and worked perfect for us. Her family being Catholic and my family being Christian, Jonathan worked with us in constructing a perfect mix of tradition and modern day beliefs. He even went as far as asking us what we wanted him to wear! I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone looking for an officiant.

The main reason why we give Jonathan such high praise is because during the shuffle and commotion of the wedding we some how misplaced our marriage license and thought we would have to go through the entire process again. Jonathan went to the courthouse personally and handled the matter by himself and let us know when it was done.

With wedding being so hectic, having someone you know you can rely on, is really one less thing you will have to worry about. Also, when Jonathan asks if you would prefer him turn in the wedding license, SAY YES!
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Danielle Sent on 10/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Having Johnathan Hall from Make It Yours Weddings and Ceremonies as our officiant was the easiest and best decision we made! Working with Johnathan was seamless and absolutely enjoyable! Our ceremony was exactly what the groom and I had vision. In fact after our ceremony we had guests ask if our officiant was an old family friend because the way he spoke felt so personable. I would highly recommend Make IT Yours Weddings and Ceremonies for your wedding.
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Jennifer Sent on 05/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Johnathan was awesome! The first time we met he asked us a lot of questions and really listened to what we wanted for our wedding. He gave guidance when we needed it and made sure our wishes were priority. He was always very quick to reply to emails and texts and the best part was after we first met my husband said how much he liked him. We both agreed that he was by far the best choice as our officiant and exceeded all our expectations. If your looking for an amazing officiant Johnathan is the best choice!
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Miguez Sent on 05/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
After thorough research online, we have scheduled our first meeting with Jonathan and right from that meeting, we didn't have to think twice. He was very pleasant and accommodating. And very caring and concerned about the details of the ceremony. He made sure that the ceremony that we have dreamed of actually became reality. He was also very fun and he made everyone at the wedding feel very comfortable and happy, like he's part of the family. Our wedding was on Easter Sunday and he still accommodated us even with his busy schedule that weekend. He even coordinated our rehearsel the day before. He made it all happen as promised.
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David Sent on 05/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
After a few minutes talking to Jonathan, he got it. He understood how I wanted the event to happen and "listened" to us. The event was the best ever. To anyone in Ventura County, my wife did sales and catering for colleges and country clubs for years. Her experience with anniversaries and weddings is vast, and Jonathan was professional as well as personable. I recommend that you talk to him first, you wont have to go any further.

David
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Rick Sent on 12/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This was a destination Wedding and we did not know anyone to perform our wedding. Jonathan was super willing to meet up with us at "Peets Coffee" just to get to know him and we decided that he was the right fit for us that very day. We were amazed at how Jonathan gently helped us through several things in our planning and our wedding could not have been better! Thanks so much for every detail Jonathan!
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Jonathan Sent on 09/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding individual! Completely loved his input. He guided my wife and I through the entire process. He showed compassion and understanding the entire way! I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an officiant. He made us feel entirely comfortable as if though we were old time buddy's.
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Monica Sent on 09/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Johnathan was wonderful!! He helped us personalize our wedding ceremony, and it was perfect for us and our family!! Everyone told us our wedding was very beautiful!!!
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Elisa Sent on 04/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much Jonathan. you did an amazing and caring service for my Daughter wedding. such a young couple need it some one like you. tears and laugh all in one. we will forever be thankful. and you will forever be part of such an special day.
Elisa Montoya (Violeta's mom )
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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