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Rick Grove is a wedding officiant located in Carlsbad, California. Rick has been officiating weddings throughout San Diego and the surrounding area since 2007. He's a professional educator, speaker, and voice-over artist, and he uses his work experience to deliver ceremonies as light-hearted or as meaningful as a couple's wishes. He works closely with couples to provide highly customized, personal ceremonies tailored to a couple's vision of their big day. Rick specializes in agnostic and nondenominational weddings.

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Rick conducts officiation ceremonies for weddings of all sizes and types, including civil unions, non-religious ceremonies, single-religion ceremonies, LGBTQ+ ceremonies, and interfaith ceremonies. His vows are always customized for the couple, weaving in the couple's personal anecdotes and stories to create a memory that will last forever.

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Couples who book Rick to officiate at their wedding rave about his attention to detail, providing a wide variety of readings and unique ceremony options. Check out the Reviews to learn more about what past couples say about Rick Grove!

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Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$99

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?

Agnostic
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

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Rick Grove is a highly recommended officiant for weddings, praised for his professionalism, personalized ceremonies, and ability to effortlessly capture the love story of the couple. Rick's warmth, authenticity, and attention to detail in crafting memorable ceremonies have been commended by couples and guests alike. His excellent communication, flexibility, and ability to create a calming presence during the ceremony make him a popular choice for couples seeking an officiant who can make their special day truly unforgettable.

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Rick Grove is a highly recommended officiant for weddings, praised for his professionalism, personalized ceremonies, and ability to effortlessly capture the love story of the couple. Rick's warmth, authenticity, and attention to detail in crafting memorable ceremonies have been commended by couples and guests alike. His excellent communication, flexibility, and ability to create a calming presence during the ceremony make him a popular choice for couples seeking an officiant who can make their special day truly unforgettable.

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Dmitry Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

All you could hope for in your wedding officiant!

My partner and I were a bit apprehensive about hiring someone that we didn't know to play such an intimate role in our wedding. However, after one phone call with Rick Grove, we knew we had lucked out and found the exact right guy! He was warm, funny, reassuring, and immediately gave us both the shared feeling that this was exactly who we wanted to hear from during our most special time. Rick patiently listened to us as individuals, as a couple, and as his clients, and did all he can to accommodate our wishes and personalize our ceremony. He had many beautiful readings and ceremony parts for us to choose from and customize, and provided his own (unjudgmental) guidance to help us choose the perfect ceremony flow. In his individual interviews with us, he asked some open-ended questions and allowed us to truly share what is special about our partner and our relationship, which he tastefully incorporated into his script. Many people told us that the ceremony was beautiful and just the perfect length--we couldn't agree more. Rick Grove feels more like a long-time family friend than a hired officiant, and that just speaks to his absolute perfect fit for this role. He loves what he does, and we loved having him be an integral part of our ceremony. Rick's fees were already quite modest, and were worth every at that. We will be forever grateful for the seamless process and beautiful ceremony that Rick gave to us. You absolutely CANNOT be disappointed here, and we vow to that.
Lianne
Lianne Sent on 06/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5/5 Stars - Amazing Officiant!

We are so grateful to have had Rick as our wedding officiant. From our first meeting, he made us feel completely at ease and took the time to get to know us and our story. He crafted a ceremony that was deeply personal, heartfelt, and beautifully balanced with just the right touch of humor and warmth. He also reviewed our personal vows ahead of time and gently made sure they felt balanced in tone and length, so neither of us would feel overwhelmed or out of sync. That helped to make us feel much more comfortable sharing our vows at the altar.

Our guests kept telling us how meaningful and moving the ceremony was—it truly set the tone for the rest of the day. Rick is truly a professional. He spoke with such sincerity and grace, and his delivery was beautiful.

We cannot recommend Rick enough to anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares and brings genuine joy to your big day.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 04/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal Ceremony

We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Rick. He performed our Vow Renewal ceremony and created an experience that was far beyond anything we could have imagined. It was the most beautiful, heartfelt, and professional ceremony-one that perfectly reflected the love we have for each other.
Every word he spoke, felt meaningful and genuine. He captured our story and our connection so effortlessly, and made us and everyone present feel something truly special. It wasn’t just a ceremony; it was a celebration of our journey and the deep bond we share.
So many of our guests told us how moving and unforgettable the ceremony was, and we couldn’t agree more. Rick brought warmth, presence, and a deep sense of care to every moment. We’ll cherish what he gave us forever.
If you’re looking for someone who will honor your love story with authenticity and grace, look no further.
We’re endlessly grateful.
Lisa & Steve
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INJOY ENTERTAINMENT INJOY ENTERTAINMENT Wedding DJs

Rick is awesome, its always a pleasure working alongside him for Ceremonies for our Injoy & Illeet Entertainment events. 5 stars all around from us!

DJ Hersch DJ Hersch Wedding DJs

I had the pleasure of working with Rick at the San Diego Botanical Gardens. Rick was an outstanding officiant! He arrived early for his sound check and was very easy to work with. He was very familiar with microphones and his volume and cadence were perfect during the ceremony. Rick was well prepared and did a fantastic job with the ceremony. Everyone in attendance was impressed and pleased with Rick and I would highly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant. He is awesome!

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