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Patrice Handley, owner of Santa Barbara Classic Weddings, is a non-denominational wedding Officiant serving couples in and around Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez wine country, and Ojai, California. Patrice is an experienced professional who is known for creating warm and personalized wedding ceremonies that represent the modern couple, whether they are traditional, spiritual, religious, interfaith, or a combination of styles. She offers many choices of vows and blessings beforehand to ensure that the ceremony reflects the true beliefs and feelings of each couple. Ceremonies by Patrice Handley are about love and dedication and are often light hearted and full of warmth.

Services Offered

Each unique ceremony created by Patrice is customized from beginning to end. Her fees are reasonable considering all the time and effort dedicated to creating each and every individualized ceremony. Santa Barbara Classic Weddings has four Marriage Ceremony packages to choose from — each comes with continuous availability and support, a beautiful ceremonial marriage certificate, and completion of the marriage license process. For an additional fee, a rehearsal can be added to perfect the big day. Direction on how to obtain a Marriage LIcense and later, the Marriage Certificate, is fully explained. In addition to ceremony services, there are rental items available to enhance a ceremony including:

  • Professional PA system w/ microphone and stand
  • Ceremony table w/ tablecloth option
  • Unity candelabra w/ candles
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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.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Patrice from SB Classic Weddings is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her officiating services at weddings. She is described as sweet, kind, and professional, with a wealth of knowledge about creating personalized ceremonies. Patrice is praised for her calming presence and the time she spends getting to know couples, making the ceremony feel natural yet polished. Reviewers appreciate her guidance throughout the process and commend her for making their wedding day so special.

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Patrice from SB Classic Weddings is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her officiating services at weddings. She is described as sweet, kind, and professional, with a wealth of knowledge about creating personalized ceremonies. Patrice is praised for her calming presence and the time she spends getting to know couples, making the ceremony feel natural yet polished. Reviewers appreciate her guidance throughout the process and commend her for making their wedding day so special.

Corinne
Corinne B. Sent on 03/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Officiant

Patrice was just perfect. We would absolutely recommend her services! Professional, knowledgable, and kind - 10/10!
Kam
Kam T. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Ceremony!

We are so happy we chose Patrice as our officiant. She is so sweet and nice, and has a wealth of knowledge! Patrice made the process super easy for us and made us feel like we had known her for years.

Our ceremony was exactly how we envisioned it - romantic, lighthearted and joyful. And not only did Patrice allow us to curate our ceremony to what we wanted, but we also have a booklet of our ceremony that we plan to re-read on our wedding anniversary forevermore. Thank you, Patrice, for helping make our day so special!
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Doug L. Sent on 02/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Patrice is great.

We are so grateful for Patrice's thoughtful words and support at our wedding ceremony. Her guidance and calmness made our wedding exactly what we were hoping for. Over several preliminary phone calls, Patrice guided us through the logistical details of the license process (made additionally complicated due to the pandemic) and collaborated with us on the details of a thoughtful ceremony. Patrice crafted a personal, meaningful ceremony for us which made our wedding day incredibly special. We are so glad we found her!
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ella & louie ella & louie Wedding Florists

Patrice is one of my favorite people to work with on weddings here in Santa Barbara. The ceremony is the most difficult part of the wedding -- to get it right, for the bride and groom, as well as their family and friends, is a gift. On such an important day you want to have a team who are not only professional but also who truly feel joy and gratitude at being part of your day. Patrice is that and more.

Natalie Gelman Natalie Gelman Wedding Musicians

As a musician I perform often at weddings where I don't know the couple that well. I'm always very excited for them but it wasn't until I performed at a wedding where Patrice from Santa Barbara Classic Weddings officiated that I felt really connected to the Bride and Groom. Patrice has a way of telling the couples story and a grace about her that is truly elegant and sincere. It felt like all the words Patrice spoke were tailored just for the couple as they and their families had everything in the ceremony from touching moments full of gratitude and joy to laugh out loud moments with inside jokes and stories. Patrice facilitated a heartfelt and meaningful ceremony from start to finish I hope to work with her on my own wedding one day!

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Patrice is so heartfelt and such an amazing officiant! I highly recommend her!!!

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