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New beginnings should be moments you treasure...

My favorite part of any wedding is the ceremony. After taking part in hundreds of ceremonies across the state, I have helped create almost every type of celebration you can imagine. I'm proud to say that after each wedding I perform, people will often say, "That was perfect". Also, I am one of the few local officiants who will travel to the Sequoia National Park, Sequoia National Forest, and Kings Canyon National Park for your ceremony. I have an intimate knowledge of the many perfect locations that each area offers. Of course, I also perform ceremonies in and around Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Your ceremony is about YOU and should give your guests an idea of who the both of you are. Whether it’s religious or non-religious, shorter or longer, simple or more in-depth...you have an idea of what you want and that’s what I want to provide. Typically, my ceremonies are short and simple. No one has ever said to me, "Gosh, I wish that ceremony could have been longer!" People want a ceremony that is respectful, honoring, and intimate. Most importantly, you are in charge and I want to provide exactly what you want on your special day.

I led two churches in Visalia for 9 years. Although I’m not a paid pastor, I still serve on the teaching team of my church and I am still a licensed pastor which allows me to conduct wedding ceremonies. I conduct between 30 - 40 weddings each year.

Congratulations and I look forward to working with you...

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Evangelical
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Treasured Moments

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Lisa Sent on 02/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

He was absolutely amazing!

Darin was absolutely amazing! If your getting married he is the one to choose. He made our whole wedding! From the beginning to the end he was so perfect to work with. He helped write the most perfect ceremony for us. I would choose him again in a second!
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Ashley Sent on 01/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t ask for a better officiant on our special Day.❤️

Darrin was absolutely amazing! He made the initial meeting process very easy and wanted to get to know us as a couple. After the first time we met with him we knew he was our person. Even though it had only been a short period of time if felt like we had known him for years. He had a great personality, fun sense of humor and had a desire to make sure our wedding day was perfect for us. Couldn’t thank you enough 🖤🤘
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Darrin did an excellent job working with us and creating a ceremony to fit exactly what we were looking for! He’s easy to work with and everyone loved him! Even my wedding party thought we had known him for years. I would absolutely recommend Darrin!
Susana
Susana Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Money well spent!!

Darrin was a pleasure to work with!! He understood our vision. He helped make the process easier and run it smoothly. We say this because when we got engaged in 2019. We were preparing for our BIG DAY on October 23, 2020!!! As we were doing this and getting ready we kept hearing about COVID-19. We honestly thought that it would never happen over here!!! But then when it crossed state side it hit really hard and so we decided to postpone our marriage celebration until October 22, 2021 and he was right there guiding since day 1!! We could not have picked a better Officiant to Marry us!!! Thank Darrin for everything!!!
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Cara Sent on 09/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great decision

We searched for months for an officiant to conduct our elopement ceremony in Sequoia. Darrin was exactly what we were looking for: professional and personable. We talked via Skype and he wrote a ceremony fitting our requests. I was most impressed with his thoroughness. One week before the ceremony he reached out to confirm all the details. This was on my long list of tasks to do but he saved me the hassle.
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Tierney Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 experience with Darrin from Treasured Moments!

My husband and I had an incredible experience working with Darrin for our wedding ceremony! He was responsive, flexible, organized, encouraging, and executed our ceremony flawlessly. Darrin was available for questions and support throughout our entire engagement leading up to the wedding day. He was on time and prepared for our rehearsal and handled our marriage license promptly. Darrin provided example ceremony scripts and readings as ideas for my husband and I, but was also receptive and very willing to include our ideas for the flow and content of our ceremony. On our wedding day, he came ready with our script printed out, and took initiative in gathering our vows before the ceremony started. I would recommend Darrin to any engaged couple!
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Emily Sent on 11/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

Darrin was an amazing officiant for our wedding. He met with us multiple times throughout the process to go over details, plan the timing of everything, and even read our vows. Our plans changed multiple times due to COVID, but Darrin stuck around through it all. He is a pastor that you can definitely count on to personalize your ceremony and do an incredible job. Thank you so much, Darrin!
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Danielle Sent on 11/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Pastor Cantrell

Working with Pastor Cantrell was easy from start to finish. He was thorough and personable. He offers different packages and customization which is nice. When events beyond our control led us to change our wedding location, Pastor Cantrell was easygoing about the change. He was very professional and returned our license to the courthouse very quickly. I would definitely recommend him for your wedding needs!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

Darrin did a great job officiating our wedding. He is so easy to work with, he tailored the ceremony perfectly to us, he took charge during the rehearsal and kept everyone laughing so they forgot to be nervous.
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John Sent on 10/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Moore Weding

Darrin was great! He was able to fit our wedding in on short notice... and made our special day that much better !

John
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Bergreen Photography Bergreen Photography Wedding Photographers

The no brainer choice for your elopement! Darrin does a great job customizing your ceremony and making your day special!

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