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Serving the North Oregon Coast, Carolyn Greenwood of Oregon Beach Ceremonies is a licensed Oregon wedding officiant specializing in personalized wedding ceremonies in spectacular settings on the Oregon Coast. Nearby locations include Astoria, Gearhart, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Hug Point, Arcadia Beach, Arch Cape, Manzanita, Rockaway, Ecola State Park, and Cape Kiwanda.


Experience
A fifth-generation Oregonian, Carolyn is a certified Celebrant and wedding officiant who draws on her experience, education, and professional training to develop a ceremony that is as unique and authentic as your love story.

Services Offered

At Oregon Beach Ceremonies, Carolyn offers customized ceremonies for destination weddings and elopements, from sweet & simple elopements to full wedding ceremonies and rehearsals.

LGBTQ Ally: Carolyn believes in marriage equality and happily provides Officiant services for all couples in love!

For more detailed information about pricing and services please visit Carolyn's website: https://Oregonbeachceremonies.com

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OR
WA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Oregon Beach Ceremonies

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Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with the officiants, specifically Carolyn and Adria, of Oregon Beach Ceremonies for their weddings. The officiants were praised for their kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create unique, personal, and meaningful ceremonies. Reviewers appreciated the seamless coordination, helpful suggestions, and flexibility provided by the officiants, making the wedding planning process stress-free. The officiants' dedication to making each ceremony special and tailored to the couple's love story received high praise, with many recommending them for unforgettable and beautiful ceremonies.

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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.

Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with the officiants, specifically Carolyn and Adria, of Oregon Beach Ceremonies for their weddings. The officiants were praised for their kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create unique, personal, and meaningful ceremonies. Reviewers appreciated the seamless coordination, helpful suggestions, and flexibility provided by the officiants, making the wedding planning process stress-free. The officiants' dedication to making each ceremony special and tailored to the couple's love story received high praise, with many recommending them for unforgettable and beautiful ceremonies.

Daniela
Daniela Sent on 09/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing day to remember!

We are so happy Carolyn was available for our elopement! Being from the east coast, we didn't really know who to reach out to so we were thrilled when she came highly recommended. She was so easy to work with and guided us through the whole process, not just the ceremony development, but also all of the ins-and-outs of obtaining a marriage license in another state as well as some of the local spots for having our ceremony. We had no idea that from a simple couples questionnaire, she would be able to create such a thoughtful, personalized, and beautiful ceremony that incorporated the many, many things that we wanted to include like specific readings, pauses for a cocktial, tying the knot, and even setting up a table with photos of our family. She listened to us and gave us even more than what we imagined. We will be remembering the day always and are so thankful to have worked with her.
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Lindsey Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars

Carolyn genuinely made our wedding day- we had the most thoughtful and lovely ceremony authored by her. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day. Book her- you’ll be so happy you did!!
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Kylee Sent on 08/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Oregon Elopment

Carolyn was so great to work with! We had our ceremony near Cannon beach in Oregon but traveled in from Idaho. Since we weren’t local she helped with location ideas and vendor referrals. She also helped turn a “family photo shoot” into a surprise ceremony for my family by working with us and our photographer in advance. She is such a kind person and was very easy and comfortable to work with!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly a beautiful soul!

We are so incredibly grateful to have had Carolyn Greenwood officiate our wedding through Oregon Beach Ceremonies. From the moment we connected with Carolyn we were at ease with her kindness and care.

Our wedding plans hit an unexpected hurdle with a last-minute venue change, and Carolyn's quick thinking and seamless coordination with our photographer turned what could have been a stressful situation into a smooth and beautiful experience. Her suggestion for a new location was perfect, and she helped make the transition so effortless.

Throughout the entire process, Carolyn made sure our ceremony was unique, personal, and heartfelt. She helped create an atmosphere where we felt fully seen and supported, which made our special day even more meaningful.

We are forever thankful to Carolyn for her kindness, professionalism, and the love she brought to our ceremony. She is a true testament to what it means to be an ally, and we will cherish her role in our wedding for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Carolyn, for making our day as beautiful and unforgettable as it was!
C Rose
C Rose Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy and perfect

My new spouse and I will be forever grateful for how smoothly and perfectly our elopement ceremony with Carolyn went. There was not a single moment of stress leading up to the day. She kept the ceremony time flexible and rallied the troops together when the weather was just right, and the ceremony itself was so incredibly thoughtful and meaningful. Thanks to her, we could enjoy our trip fully without distractions or distress. I genuinely can't imagine anything having gone better! You absolutely will not regret choosing Oregon beach Ceremonies for your wedding. Thank you so, so much, Carolyn, and thank you to all of the vendors and witnesses as well. We're going to cherish this for the rest of our lives.
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Cortney Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Review for Adria

Hi, my name is Cortney and I hired Adria to do our ceremony in Sept. 2024 in Cannon Beach. Not only was she AMAZING! She was so kind, thoughtful, down to earth and over just wonderful. My husband and I are very shy people so it was very nerve racking doing a big wedding on the beach with all our loved ones but she made us feel so comfortable. The words she spoke at our ceremony were so personable and one of a kind to make it our own special moment. I highly recommend her 100%!!! Thank you again♡

Cortney
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Kaisa Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

Carolyn made the process of getting married so easy. Our ceremony was so beautiful and more than we could have asked for. She made us feel so comfortable and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!
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Katharine Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable wedding!

Carolyn at Oregon Beach ceremonies was fantastic to work with! She was extremely knowledgeable of the process and exceeded my expectations. Locations, marriage licenses, vendor references, and overall the ceremony went very smooth. Her attention to detail was not overlooked and I was very comfortable and heard throughout the entire process! If you need an officiant I highly recommend Carolyn and her team at Oregon Beach Ceremonies!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 07/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful to experience with Carolyn.

We were married by Carolyn in June of 2024 She is so eager to make sure your special day go perfectly. She is so accommodating and thorough. She made the ceremony enjoyable for everyone. She is very responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just perfect. Couldn't have done it without her.

Carolyn checked all of the boxes. From the moment we met, she continued to stay in touch and very responsive with any questions we had and helped guide us through the process. Because of her, we felt ready with everything we needed and very comfortable. Above and beyond, she even coordinated with all of our vendors, gave us incredible insight and recommendations in the area, and put together a beautiful personalized introduction before our vows. She has a special place in our hearts, and we are very grateful that we found her!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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