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As a non-denominational Christian minister I have had the honor of marrying loving couples throughout the Southern California area for more than 20 years. Although Christian in faith, I understand that everyone comes from different backgrounds and different faiths. Because of this I officiate weddings in all styles, religious or non-religious. Whatever your faith we can work together to find you the perfect ceremony.

In 2005 I graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Sociology with an emphasis in marriage and family counseling. I also have an extensive financial advising/planning background and used this in the ministry as a financial coach and counselor at one of the largest churches in Southern California.

My wife and I settled in Temecula in 2009 and we absolutely love it here! In our free time we like to explore the local wine country, take in a great minor league baseball game with the Lake Elsinore Storm, and spend lots of quality time with our amazing pooch Harlow. Harlow and I can be seen running together frequently on the roads near wine country.

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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?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$1

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

$450

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Catholic
Jewish
No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

Reviews of Your Perfect Ceremony

Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 04/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

More Than an Officiant — A True Storyteller

Choosing David as our wedding officiant was one of the best decisions we made. From our very first conversation, David was incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in getting to know us as a couple. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process, explained every step with ease, and made us feel completely confident that our ceremony was in the best hands.

What truly set David apart was how heartfelt and personal our ceremony was. He took the time to learn our story, our values, and what mattered most to us, and he wove those details beautifully into the ceremony. It never felt generic or scripted. It felt authentic, meaningful, and deeply reflective of who we are and the journey we share. Many of our guests commented afterward on how emotional and sincere the ceremony felt, and several asked if David was a longtime friend because of how personal it was.

On the day of the wedding, David was calm, reassuring, and impeccably prepared. His delivery was warm and confident, striking the perfect balance between reverence, emotion, and joy. He created a space where we felt fully present, grounded, and connected to one another in such an important moment.

If you are looking for an officiant who is not only highly professional but also truly cares about crafting a ceremony that feels uniquely yours, David is an exceptional choice. We are so grateful he was part of our wedding day, it was everything we hoped for and more.
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Erin Sent on 04/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

When our officiant backed out at the last minute, we met with four different ones to find one and David stood out to us immediately! He was funny, personable, and kind. In lieu of completing a questionnaire, we had a second Zoom meeting with him in which he asked us questions, took notes, and got to know us both individually and as a couple. He also came to our rehearsal and was EXTREMELY HELPFUL in making sure we knew what to do when so that our ceremony went smoothly. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking - thank you David!!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Ceremony Ever!

It really was a perfect ceremony! David went above and beyond to make our ceremony one to remember, and to make the process of getting married as easy as possible. He helped us understand what paperwork to fill out to obtain our marriage license and even took care of sending it off after our ceremony. After our wedding we had SO many guests come up and tell us what an amazing ceremony it was. We chose to do a non-religious ceremony, and David did a great job of talking about our history and our strengths as a couple. Guests kept asking how we knew David and were amazed to hear we didn’t know him personally. He truly loves what he does and was a joy to work with. We were nervous about writing our own vows, but David convinced us to and now we’re so glad we did! You will not be disappointed if you choose David as your wedding officiant!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Out There!

David is an absolutely incredible officiant! From our first Skype intro meeting, he was professional, thoughtful, funny, kind, and took the time to truly get to know us. We also did 6 premarital coaching courses with David and it was one of the best decisions we made! It allowed him to get to know us on an even deeper level and it made our ceremony even more special. The coaching courses also truly helped us as a couple and gave us amazing communication tools to use in our relationship! David customized the most beautiful ceremony speech that was extremely touching, funny, and definitely drew tears in the audience! It wasn't a rinse and repeat speech either - it was perfectly fit for us! He was extremely easy-going to work with, detail-oriented, gave us instructions for everything regarding our marriage license, reviewed our vows, attended our rehearsal, and never missed a beat! We wanted an officiant we could truly connect with, who guided us in the path of God (he can do both religious and non-religious ceremonies), and who took the time to get to know us, and we got it! TRUST ME (I work in the event planning business), you want to hire David for your wedding!! You won't regret it!
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Sara Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

The BEST officiant we could have asked for. As a destination wedding couple, David was extremely helpful from the beginning with walking us through the steps on marriage license and name changes, etc. He met with us to get to know us personally which we loved! During the ceremony, it felt like we knew him for years. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our ceremony and it’s all due to David!!
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Kayla Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant!

David was so awesome to work with. He took the time to get to know us and make our ceremony feel very personal. We instantly connected and loved chatting with him in all of our FaceTime meetings. And he’s super knowledgeable and helped with all of our questions along the way as far as getting our marriage license, filing, etc. Highly recommend! ☺️
Megan
Megan Sent on 06/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

David is the best!! Professional but feels like family!

David is the absolute best!! We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and during every date change and venue change, he was so flexible and made it stress free. On the wedding day, he totally took charge, and even did a surprise thing where he included our dog Peyton in the cutest way possible. I was a nervous wreck and he had tissues for me and so on top of it. After the wedding, so many of our guests were asking, “Who was your officiant?! He was amazing!!” He did a fantastic job of clicking with the audience and he even wears a tie/suit that will coordinate with your colors. He made the most special moment of our lives very memorable. Thank you again David!!
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W C W. Sent on 02/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended Officiant

My husband and I were looking for an officiant to perform our elopement ceremony, and we found David. His reviews were impeccable, and no matter where we searched for him, all we found were raving reviews! My husband and I both agreed that we must contact him. From the beginning, he was friendly and responsive. He suggested a Skype meeting so that he could get to know us a little bit and tailor our ceremony using relevant information about us, rather than a standard generic one (unless you want generic- he can do that too). The meeting was very productive. We discussed details that were important to us, and when we asked him for location suggestions, he gave us one that was perfect! Because of the pandemic situation, we wanted a brief ceremony, and he was very respectful of our wishes. It was perfect! David wore a mask the entire time, and stood at a safe distance from everyone. He used a microphone so that everyone can hear him, and he pinned one on my husband's suit lapel so that they can hear us as well. We also wanted to integrate a "lasso," which is a Mexican wedding tradition. I thought I'd have to explain it, but he knew EXACTLY what to do (as I did not)! David is super detail oriented. I was very touched when he wore a tie to match our color (lilac), which was my mom's favorite. Additionally, David gave us suggestions with the writing of our vows, and during the ceremony, he gave us the vows on some beautiful lilac colored stationery! Another great thing about David is that he performs both secular and religious ceremonies- your choice! David went ABOVE and BEYOND what was asked and agreed upon. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND David Cutler to ease your mind on your most special day, and perform your ceremony!
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 12/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect!

David was an incredible officiant for our wedding on November 22, 2020. From the first moment we sat down and spoke with David, he put us at ease. David was intentional about getting to know us as a couple so that he could personalize our ceremony. He has a kind and funny personality which made it easy to be honest and express our individual personalities. At the wedding, David impressed our wedding guests with his charm and wit! He customized our ceremony and made everyone feel truly connected in an intimate manner. We appreciated that David even wore his cowboy boots to fit in with our country theme! We could not have asked for anyone more perfect. I also wanted to mention that he thoroughly helped us get the marriage license filed with our county and sent detailed instructions on how to obtain the marriage license. From start to finish, David is professional and caring in every single detail. Highly recommend to every bride!
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Bree Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Personalized experience

David was such a pleasure to work with! He really takes the time to get to know you as a couple and provides a truly personalized and heartfelt ceremony. You can tell he really enjoys what he does, makes you feel comfortable, and he feels like a close friend after the process is completed. After our ceremony, we had multiple guests come up to us and compliment us on his service. If you're looking for an officiant, he's your guy!
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