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Los Angeles-based Rev. Dawn is a tri-lingual (English/French/Spanish) ordained interfaith minister, TEDx speaker, wedding officiant, relationship coach, and premarital counselor specializing in unique, custom, multicultural, meaningful ceremonies bridging your traditions and backgrounds who has officiated over 1000 ceremonies around the country. She speaks French & Spanish and works with couples marrying in Atlanta and Los Angeles and occasional destination weddings globally.

Check out our newest program: So You Think You Want a Friend to Marry You! This e-book and video by Rev. Dawn is a great, super-affordable way to get all the info you need to have a friend or family member officiate, who may not have done this before...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJT6461C

Or, hire Rev. Dawn to officiate your unique ceremony: Rev. Dawn specializes in custom, memorable ceremonies ranging from traditionally religious and incorporating multiple rituals from all the major world traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Pagan, Native American, and more, to more secular or generally spiritual ceremonies. She believes in honoring the sanctity of loving commitment and has proudly officiated same-sex unions for well over a decade.

Personalized premarital and relationship coaching sessions are offered from anywhere in the world through Zoom, a unique opportunity to ensure a solid foundation through deep discussion and practical tools.

Services Offered

Rev. Dawn works with couples to create a custom ceremony that reflects their unique love stories and cultural and religious or non-religious backgrounds on their wedding day. Couples can craft their vows for their ceremony, and this licensed wedding officiant also offers personalized premarital counseling and relationship coaching. Dawn can also support you with the legal and logistic considerations of having a friend or family member marry you. Trilingual Officiant Rev. Dawn also officiates non-religious, spiritual, or interfaith / inter-spiritual ceremonies. We work with Catholic, Baptist, Muslim, Hindu, Agnostic, Atheist. Jewish, Buddhist, Bahá'í, Episcopalian, Anglican, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and more. She is also a sought-after speaker with clients on both coasts, including ILEA, NACE, WIPA, Perfect Wedding Guide, Creative Mornings, WeddingWire World, VISTAGE, ORACLE, UNICEF, and many more.

Thinking about having a friend marry you? Of course, having someone who knows and loves you to celebrate and officiate might be perfect. But what about the legal aspects, the logistics, the ceremony components, and the language? Dawn can help by offering a program specifically to support you and your friend or family member with everything you need for a unique, memorable ceremony. The e-book and video are available directly through the RevDawn.com website.

What You'll Love About Rev. Dawn

Couples appreciate Rev. Dawn's tips and guidance throughout the planning process. They also rave about her talent for crafting personalized and meaningful ceremonies. Check out the FAQs for more information about Rev. Dawn's services.

Rev. Dawn is a wedding officiant based in Pasadena, California.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Premarital Counseling

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$175

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$145

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
French
Spanish

Reviews of Rev. Dawn

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Rev. Dawn is highly praised as an officiant for weddings, with several couples expressing deep gratitude for her exceptional services. Reviewers highlight her professionalism, guidance during pre-marital counseling, and her ability to create personalized and touching ceremonies that resonated with guests. Many appreciated her openness to various faith backgrounds and her sense of humor, making the experience memorable and special. Some couples also mentioned benefitting from Rev. Dawn's premarital counseling sessions, finding them helpful in strengthening their relationships. Overall, Rev. Dawn comes highly recommended for her outstanding work in crafting beautiful ceremonies and providing valuable support to couples.

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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.

Rev. Dawn is highly praised as an officiant for weddings, with several couples expressing deep gratitude for her exceptional services. Reviewers highlight her professionalism, guidance during pre-marital counseling, and her ability to create personalized and touching ceremonies that resonated with guests. Many appreciated her openness to various faith backgrounds and her sense of humor, making the experience memorable and special. Some couples also mentioned benefitting from Rev. Dawn's premarital counseling sessions, finding them helpful in strengthening their relationships. Overall, Rev. Dawn comes highly recommended for her outstanding work in crafting beautiful ceremonies and providing valuable support to couples.

Pamela
Pamela Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Memorable Wedding Ceremony with Rev Dawn


My recent experience with Rev Dawn as the officiant for my wedding was nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a professional and personable experience. From the beginning, Rev Dawn made sure to get to know us as a couple. She took the time to understand our love story and values and incorporated our preferences seamlessly into the ceremony.

Rev Dawn's ability to deliver a heartfelt and meaningful ceremony was truly remarkable. Her guidance and suggestions throughout the planning process were invaluable in creating a personalized ceremony. Her expertise was evident in every interaction, and she was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had.

On the day of our wedding, Rev Dawn conducted the ceremony with grace and warmth. She struck the perfect balance between emotional and lighthearted moments, keeping our guests engaged and capturing the essence of our relationship. Her eloquent words touched the hearts of everyone present, leaving a lasting impression on both us and our guests.

We love Rev Dawn and would recommend her services without hesitation.
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant & Pre-Marital Counselor ever!

Rev. Dawn was so amazing to work with! We felt very much at ease with her while working with her during our pre-marital counseling as well as preparing for our wedding. She took time to get to know us, was very professional, and an outstanding speaker on our wedding day!
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Dewayne Sent on 12/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best, a great part of the journey

What can he wife and I say about Rev.Dawn, it would be hard to put into words exactly. Even what we are going to type in this review will not do her justice. Her tips and guidance in the premarital counseling has been a big help in creating our foundations for our marriage. She worked well with us on everything and always gave s the best hints and tips. Her personality though, is one that you can only ask for in dreams, So genuine and loving. One of the best parts was, close to the wedding she was getting sick and almost had to recommend someone else to us. But she herself made it knowing that it might a ton to us. One of the best parts is that even after she still keeps in touch with us.
You truly couldn’t and we truly couldn’t have picks a better officiant than Rev. Dawn.
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, we love her

Absolutely love Rev. Dawn. She was the best "vendor" we had for our wedding. Can't recommend her enough. She did pre-marital counseling for us as well and is so nice, helpful, and knowledgable. The ceremony was fantastic, funny, and personalized.
Jamison
Jamison Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Made our wedding day unforgettable!

Dawn was incredible throughout our interactions with her. We utilized her pre marital services and she was amazing in setting us up for success in the early days of our marriage. The ceremony that she created for our wedding day was amazing. We received multiple comments from our guests on how beautiful the ceremony was. Our experience with Dawn was perfect and we would highly recommend her for any wedding!
Hugo
Hugo Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing multicultural option!

We value the culture of our backgrounds and Rev Dawn did it justice by providing excellent expertise on the matter, great to work with from drafting to final vows as well.
Alex
Alex Sent on 12/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible service that made the whole process fun and less stressful

Working with Rev Dawn was incredible. She helped make the whole process easy it took a lot of the pressure and stress out of the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Her method for helping write vows made it easy and everyone was complimenting us after the ceremony. She helped guide us in structuring the ceremony and was able to accommodate our request for a bilingual ceremony. The overall experience exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend her services to anyone in a heartbeat!
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Ashley Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very sweet and professional

Dawn was absolutely amazing. She's so sweet, helpful and just all around professional. Her services for our wedding was absolutely beautiful and touching. We couldn't have done it without her. She truly made our big day a day to remember and made our wedding experience and dream come true. Thank you so much Dawn!
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Janelle Sent on 12/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rev. Dawn is Amazing!

Rev. Dawn was just amazing! She was very easily and enjoyable to work with, and flexible to meet our needs. Our wedding ceremony was so beautiful and unique, and it was everything I hoped it would be. We love that Rev. Dawn is open to working with people of all faith, as well as those who choose a non-religious ceremony. We loved that she has a sense of humor. Would highly recommend her Personal Package; it really helped us to share our story/vows at the ceremony in a beautiful way. We opted to do some premarital sessions with her as well, and we found those helpful for our relationship.
Samuel
Samuel Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rev Dawn was amazing! We are soo glad that we chose her. A+++++

We can't find the words to express how grateful we are to Rev Dawn for making our wedding ceremony an absolute dream. Her talent in crafting a ceremony that felt uniquely ours was pure magic.

Rev Dawn wasn't just an officiant; she became a reassuring presence, calming our nerves and turning our excitement into pure joy. Her words felt like poetry in that special moment, capturing the essence of our love story in a way that felt deeply personal.

From our first meeting to the moment we said "I do," Rev Dawn showed great attention to detail, making our day truly extraordinary.

If you're searching for an officiant who not only creates a beautiful ceremony but also feels like a friend, look no further than Rev Dawn. Our wedding day was more special because of her, and we can't thank her enough for the memories that will last a lifetime!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Circle of Love Weddings Circle of Love Weddings Wedding Officiants

Rev. Dawn is one of the best wedding officiants in the business. As a wedding planner, I have worked with many officiants. Rev. Dawn never fails to amaze me with her heartfelt personalized ceremonies, her prompt and professional communication, and her friendly, calm and kind personality. She puts couples at ease and skillfully guides them through the process of co-creating a ceremony that is special and meaningful. Her interfaith training and background is a unique benefit for couples of mixed and/or non-religious backgrounds. Plus, she is a joy to work with! Rev. Dawn is always first on my list when I need to recommend an officiant. I wish I had known her when I got married - I would definitely have hired her!

Flower Child Weddings Flower Child Weddings Wedding Planners

Wonderful! Patient and kind! Open minded and attentive to the details of your ceremony. Soft spoken and intentional. Thank you Rev. Dawn! You put my clients at ease! Hope to have you on board in 2017! HIGHLY recommended!

YouAreRaven.com YouAreRaven.com Wedding Photographers

Rev. Dawn is one of my all-time favorite officiants. She's so kind & open-hearted, and she really treats her couples well. She's extremely well-spoken and crafts ceremonies to suit the couples perfectly, which is so huge.

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