A Beautiful Ceremony Napa Valley Reviews
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Rachelle Sent on 11/11/2025
20 Year Vow Renewal
Kimberly was so fun and effortless to work with and really made our vow renewal special. She communicated during all steps of the process and really made it easy for us. Kimberly chose a perfect location, and we were able to get some beautiful photos. The value for the money was excellent, and I would definitely use her services again. -
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Lori Sent on 08/25/2025Kimberly is a Treasure
From our first communication via email, then immediately to phone calls, Kimberly was so thorough and thoughtful. She is very experienced at what she does and also has the true understanding that her client families are not experienced. She guided us very carefully through choices, options, samples, Q&A, etc. She treated us like family right away and was as excited about having an amazing wedding as I was, as the mother of the bride.
Her portfolio created just for our bride and groom was very thoughtful and intuitive. It provided them with structure and flexibility.
The communication throughout our 7 month planning process was exceptional. Kimberly is great with email and with phone calls to check in and offer guidance. Her professional presence at the rehearsal was invaluable.
The ceremony was performed beautifully by Kimberly. Bride and Groom were enthralled and the guests were enveloped into the experience. Kimberly also provided great recommendations for a few vendor services we were seeking. Ask her!
You will be very grateful to Kimberly for including her in your wedding event! -
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Tess Sent on 04/17/2025
Perfection
Kimberly did a perfect job officiating our intimate, family-only ceremony. She communicated often and walked us through every step. From giving us meaningful vow guidance to dealing with the technical details, she really made our experience easy and was such an important addition to our day. Aside from being great to work with, she really delivered a beautiful ceremony. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone, as would all of our attendees, and we can't wait to visit with her next time we are in the Napa area. -
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Lucas Sent on 02/09/2025A Wonderful Collaboration for a Meaningful Ceremony
I had the pleasure of co-hosting my best friend’s wedding with Kimberly and translating the ceremony into Mandarin for the couple’s families and many guests. From start to finish, the host was professional, warm, and incredibly accommodating, making our collaboration seamless. They guided the ceremony beautifully, ensuring that every moment felt meaningful and inclusive. It was a joy working together to create a memorable experience for everyone. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled and thoughtful ceremony officiant!
我很荣幸能与Kimberly一起主持我最好的朋友的婚礼，并将整个仪式翻译成中文，让新人的家人和众多宾客都能理解和感受这份喜悦。从头到尾，Kimberly都展现出极高的专业素养，温暖而周到，使我们的合作十分顺畅。她完美地引导了整个仪式，让每一个瞬间都充满意义和包容感。能一起合作，为大家创造这样一场难忘的婚礼体验，真是一件非常愉快的事情。我强烈推荐Kimberly给任何正在寻找一位专业且富有温度的主持人！ -
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Somm Sent on 01/03/2025Perfect Wedding
We couldn’t have done it without her! Not only did she deliver a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony, but she also went above and beyond to help us navigate the entire process. I had no idea we needed to get a wedding license well in advance, but she guided us every step of the way, ensuring everything was done on time.
Her responsiveness in communication was incredible – every question we had, she answered quickly and clearly. She also took care of all the paperwork and coached us on how to properly sign all the documents, making the whole process stress-free.
If you want an officiant who is professional, organized, and genuinely caring, she’s the one. Thank you for making our wedding day seamless and unforgettable! -
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Poki Sent on 12/26/2024A beautiful 32nd vow renewal!
We couldn't be happier with the incredible planning and communication from Kimberly Thompson at A Beautiful Ceremony Napa Valley for our 32nd wedding vow renewal. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, creating a truly special event surrounded by our family and grandchildren. Kimberly’s expertise and care made the day beautifully organized and filled with love, turning it into an unforgettable experience. We are so grateful for her dedication and attention to detail that made our celebration absolutely perfect! -
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Anna Sent on 10/28/202410/10 recommend Kimberly!
Kimberly is the best! After our initial conversation, I knew she would be the perfect fit for our big day. She is experienced, organized, an excellent communicator, and ensures the ceremony is very personal to you. She provides options where you can mix and match to create the most personal and unique ceremony. She gives very clear instructions, walking you through the entire process from start to finish. She is always available to answer questions and responds in a timely fashion. Kimberly made our day so perfect and special! She is truly an expert at her craft! -
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Lindsay Sent on 09/11/2024Excellent Officiant!
Kimberly was the perfect choice for our officiant. She is kind, personable, well spoken, funny and an organized professional. She helped us not only with writing our ceremony, but coordinating our personal vows as well as obtaining our marriage license. We were from out of state so we did not have a connection to an officiant in Napa but Kimberly soon developed one with us! Excellent choice for your ceremony or event! -
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Lynn Sent on 06/19/2024The most amazing wedding officiant! Ever!
Kimberly is the most amazing wedding officiant! We first met Kimberly in 2019 while we were planning for our 2020 wedding. I was immediately impressed by her professionalism. She was very organized, responsive, and informative (we're a US - Australia couple, so we also had immigration considerations as well). Needless to say, our wedding was cancelled in 2020 due to covid and moved to 2021. Then, our wedding venue was sold in 2021 and we were informed by the venue we had to reschedule to 2022! Kimberly checked in with us often and kept us (me!) calm. She then introduced us to a wonderful wedding planner to help me with my third replan. We landed on 2023 in Sonoma at an amazing new venue and a magical wedding. What a journey and Kimberly was key to keeping us excited, hopeful and stable throughout our challenging wedding journey. Through this, we gained a friend too! I wholeheartedly recommend Kimberly as your wedding officiant - no words can describe how grateful we are to have had her join us together and stay strong through the journey. Thank you Kimberly! -
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Kamaria Sent on 10/06/2023Kimberly is wonderful
My husband and I decided to elope to Napa Valley and have a ceremony on the napa wine train. A beautiful ceremony was recommended, and I cannot express how happy I am with the choosing Kimberly as our officiant. She helped me from the very first call with everything, the photographer, makeup artist, where to obtain the license and where to stay. She consistently sent text to me to ensure I was getting everything in order and always asked if I needed help. I loved how she always ended our text with " I'm here for you". She met with us after obtaining the marriage license and filed it with the clerk's office after we left. I felt like I've known her forever. She is wonderful. I would recommend a beautiful ceremony to anyone who is getting married in Napa Valley or the surrounding areas. -
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Alexa Sent on 08/05/2023A Perfect Ceremony Thanks to Our Amazing Officiant
We had the most wonderful experience with Kimberly as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, she was incredibly helpful and informative. She guided us through the process of obtaining our marriage license, ensuring everything was in order for our big day.
One of the standout aspects of working with her was the assistance she provided with our wedding vows. She took the time to actively listen to our story and helped us craft vows that were deeply meaningful and personal. Her guidance made the vow-writing process smooth and enjoyable.
Throughout the planning phase, she was always available to answer any questions we had. Her responsiveness and warm personality made us feel at ease, and it was evident that she genuinely cared about making our ceremony special.
On the wedding day, her ceremony was eloquent and heartfelt. She delivered the words with such grace and emotion, creating a touching and memorable experience for us and our guests.
We are beyond grateful for Kimberly's contribution to our special day. Her professionalism, expertise, and kindness made a significant impact on the overall success of our wedding. We highly recommend her to any couple seeking an officiant who goes above and beyond to make the ceremony meaningful and stress-free. -
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Alexandra Sent on 07/20/2023A heartwarming journey down the aisle. The most important part of our day.
Our wedding was an extraordinary day full of love, laughter, and cherished memories, and at the heart of it all stood an exceptional wedding officiant who made our dreams come true. From the moment we met Kimberly, we knew we had found someone truly special to lead us on this beautiful journey down the aisle.
Her warm and genuine nature instantly put us at ease, making the planning process a joy rather than a stress. She took the time to understand our story, values, and vision for the ceremony, crafting a personalized and heartfelt script that touched the hearts of all of our guests. It was a seamless blend of humor, love, and wisdom, capturing the essence of our relationship flawlessly.
Throughout the ceremony, her eloquent delivery and calming presence enveloped us, as if time itself had slowed down, allowing us to savor every moment. Her words resonated deeply with everyone present, creating an atmosphere of pure joy and unity. We received countless compliments from our guests, all praising Kimberly’s ability to make them feel like part of our love story.
But it was not just their performance during the ceremony that impressed us. In the lead-up to the big day, she was a pillar of support, offering guidance and reassurance whenever we needed it. Her professionalism and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the ceremony flowed seamlessly, leaving us free to focus on the magic of the occasion.
Kimbery’s passion for her craft and dedication to making our day truly special was evident in every interaction. She went above and beyond, staying in touch even after the ceremony, ensuring that our newlywed journey began with an abundance of happiness and blessings.
We are eternally grateful to have had such an amazing wedding officiant, who played an integral role in making our wedding day unforgettable. If you are looking for someone who will infuse your ceremony with love, authenticity, and genuine care, we wholeheartedly recommend her. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we can't thank her enough for making our day a dream come true. -
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Janice Sent on 06/22/2023
Perfect in every way!
Our experience with Kimberly was fabulous from beginning to end. She outlined every step flawlessly and took the time to meet with us both via phone and in person. Even after the ceremony was over she followed up with us to ensure we had the information to secure an official marriage license. The ceremony was nothing short of perfect. I would highly recommend Kimberly!! -
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Susan Sent on 01/14/2023Amazing Ceremony
Kimberly was such a joy to work with throughout our wedding. You can tell that she is a pro by how straightforward and organized her process is. With that being said, we still felt like she took the time to really get to know us and ensure that our ceremony was tailored for exactly what we were looking for. She provided great examples to help us craft the ceremony flow and was always quick with communication. We can’t thank her enough for her role in our special day. -
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Hannah Sent on 10/03/2022WE LOVE KIMBERLY, The Best Experience in Our Wedding
This is almost 1yr after our wedding (I know, so late for our vendor reviews 😬) but WE LOVE KIMBERLY! Honestly, she's probably 1 of the best decisions of the entire wedding - our entire process with her was amazing & we couldn't recommend her more, everyone needs her on their big day as their officiant! Truly, 1 of the best experiences. -
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Clair Sent on 06/29/2022Kimberly was the best decision we made for our wedding!
If you are looking for an officiant, look no further! Kimberly was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. From the very first call we had with her we felt right at home. She was there to help us with every step along the way and had so much insight and advice that made the wedding planning process so much easier. She is a breath of fresh air to have in your corner as a bride! She really got to know my husband and me and she feels like family now! She delivered the most beautiful ceremony that many of our friends and family are still talking about. I know that even though our wedding is over Kimberly isn't going anywhere. If I had to do it all over again would absolutely hire Kimerbly in a heartbeat! -
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Sherry Sent on 11/12/2021
Perfect Wedding
When my husband and I decided to get married in Napa, while on our vacation, we called Kimberly on a Friday and she performed the ceremony 5 days later. We got married at a winery and she performed the ceremony there. The ceremony was perfect. We were so happy. We recommend Kimberly not only because she was prompt she is professional and you will be happy to have her perform your wedding. -
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Shelley Sent on 10/27/2021Very knowledgeable and lovely officiant, highly recommended!
Kimberly was definitely a pleasure to work with and she was very helpful in guiding us through the wedding process end-to-end. This included everything from obtaining the license to the writing to the logistics of the entire ceremony. Thank goodness for Kimberly! We also had such a great time chatting on the phone and going through the preparation. She is a great "go to" if you plan on having your special day in the Napa area. -
Karl Sent on 10/20/2021
15yr Vow Renewal
I surprised my wife with a 15yr vow renewal at the beautiful Meritage Resort and Spa. Kimberly made this surprise simple yet fancy. She helped orchestrate a wonderful surprise and went above and beyond on her duties to make it an unforgettable day. Her personality and passion for her job made it feel like we knew her forever. She made our quaint ceremony personal, loving and special. I would highly recommend Kimberly for any wedding or vow renewal. -
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Julia Sent on 09/12/2021Amazing memorable beautiful!
Kimberly was so kind and professional. We even had to change the time of our ceremony and she was able to accommodate. I would recommend her to all friends and family! -
Lana Sent on 07/23/2021
Kimberly is the officiant you dream about and see in movies.
Kimberly was with us every step of the way. We had an intake call and instantly connected. Kimberly checked all our boxes. The experienced, nurturing, professional, hilarious woman officiant I envisioned when we began our search. Kimberly's approach felt like a safety blanket and she comes with so much knowledge and instruction. There was so much we didn't know going into the logistical process and Kimberly filled all the gaps with us. If hiring Kimberly, be prepared for her full investment in both of you, your journey and outcome of one of the most important days of your life. Kimberly has left an imprint on our hearts, and our families feel the same. -
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Nichole Sent on 06/19/2020
An Amazing Day and Experience
Kimberly is literally an angel on earth. My husband and I live in NY and we contacted Kimberly right after we booked a trip to Napa. She was so accommodating and helpful in the planning of our elopement. From the first time we spoke I knew Kimberly genuinely wanted us to have the most magical day with as little stress as possible. Kimberly is a one stop shop - she was able to get our marriage license for us through the County, help us secure a venue long with our other vendors. She took care of our marriage license - all we had to do was go pick it up. She gave specific and detailed instructions so we had nothing to worry about when we landed in California. She was in touch with us along the way to make sure everything was absolutely perfect- and it was. She wrote and performed the most beautiful ceremony for us. She helped me stay calm before and during our vows because I was so excited, nervous and emotional. Kimberly has stayed in touch since and truly wishes the best for all of her clients. She goes above and beyond to make your dream a reality. -
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Hannah Sent on 06/12/2020We Love Kimberly!
My fiancé and I hired Kimberly based on our wedding planners recommendation and immediately new we chose the right person to act as our officiant. She is so personable and kind and worked with us to create the ceremony we felt reflected our relationship style and personalities. Our wedding was originally planned for early April 2020 but due to COVID 19, had to change our plans. Instead of our 75 person wedding at our original venue, we decided to do a civil ceremony with just our immediate family at a local park and Kimberly was, once again, a dream to work with. Her support and expertise were so valuable and made all the difference. In the end, whether you have a big party with tons of people or a small civil ceremony, the one and only vendor every wedding absolutely HAS to have is an officiant and we are SO grateful Kimberly was ours! -
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Santo Sent on 10/05/2019Costa Wedding
We were so thankful that we chose Kimberly and A Beautiful Ceremony to lead our wedding ceremony. Kimberly was so personable and really took the time to get to know us and learn our story. We are still in contact with Kimberly today months after our wedding and cannot recommend her highly enough to all perspective couples looking for a professional, experienced, caring and warm celebrant. -
Lauren Sent on 10/05/2019
Best Officiant Ever!!!
We appreciated the fact that Kimberly took a lot of time to get to know us before marrying us. It made our day so much more special having this connection. The ENTIRE process from start to finish was seamless! She coached us every step of the way from the paperwork process down to how to light your unity candle in high winds and not look awkward because it won't light (true story). You can tell she has a real passion for what she does, but most of all you can authentically feel her happiness for our love story which spoke deeply to my heart! -
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Nico Sent on 09/09/2019
Truly a beautiful ceremony
Kimberly is awesome. She’s very patient, warm and detail oriented. She makes sure every single detail is perfect for us. And she delivered an absolutely beautiful and perfect ceremony. The dogs were part of the ceremony and Kimberly did such a great job incorporated them in the ceremony. -
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Sarah Sent on 08/20/2019Highly Recommend Kimberly!
Kimberly did a fabulous job-start to finish! She shows extreme attention to detail from your first call, until after your wedding day. As a result our wedding turned out beautiful, stress free and a day we will never forget! Additionally she referred us to other wedding vendors that helped make our day special. -
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Steve Sent on 08/20/2019Perfectly planned and executed!!
I was put into contact with Kimberly when I decided to surprise my wife with a 20th Anniversary Vow Renewal at my 50th birthday party in St. Helena. She did a great job of supporting me in all the preparation work and then did a beautiful of conducting the ceremony. There wasn't a dry eye in the house!! I would definitely recommend Kimberly. -
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Kylie Sent on 08/18/2019Flawless Execution!
Kimberly was invaluable throughout the entire process. She made every step easy and painless, from creating the ceremony to getting our marriage license. On top of being a true professional, she is so fun to work with! -
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Paige Sent on 08/14/2019The perfect Officiant!
Kimberly was one of my favorite vendors that we hired! My husband and I had difficulty finding an officiant that we felt fit us as a couple, until we came across A Beautiful Ceremony! She was so helpful with the entire process. We put together the perfect ceremony for us and I couldn't have been happier! -
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Joanna Sent on 07/01/2019A beautiful ceremony speaks for itself.
A beautiful ceremony is indeed what I experienced. Kimberly was very helpful from start to finish. I love how she allowed us to select the exact wording that we wanted throughout the ceremony. She even took the time to meet with us at the courthouse and walk us through everything. She's friendly and very personable. It was such a pleasure to have Kimberly as our minister. -
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Careylewis Sent on 06/11/2019Amazing connection!
From our first conversation with Kimberly, we knew she would be amazing. When she officiated our ceremony, she made it better than either of us even thought it could be...she helped us with our vows and they couldn't have been better for us! She helped make our special day something we will treasure our whole lives. -
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Shannon Sent on 04/18/2019Best Wedding Officiant!
As a Napa and Sonoma Wedding Photographer, I have worked with Kimberly Thompson countless times over the years. Her professionalism and dedication to her clients are unmatched. She goes above and beyond to deliver a meaningful ceremony customized to reflect the unique relationship of the couple.
Aside from her intuitive ability to fine-tune a ceremony, her delivery is articulate and professional. She's an amazing public speaker and knows how to direct the crowd all with a beautiful smile on her face.
Lastly, I personally love working with her since she is kind and flexible. She not only appreciates the art of the wedding ceremony, but the art of photography as well. She is a joy to work with, and I'm always thrilled to see her when I arrive at the ceremony site.
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Savonna Sent on 11/13/2018Kimberly is the best!
Kimberly was referred to us by our wedding planner and we were so lucky to have her apart of our special day! Kimberly made our ceremony absolutely perfect. We wanted a short and sweet ceremony and Kimberly made it exactly that. Also, the marriage license process incredibly easy. She was so fun to work with and we would highly recommend her!
Thank you Kimberly!
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Jeanne Sent on 08/17/2018Kimberly Thompson was so awesome! I cannot find the words to describe how terrific she was. We had a destination wedding in Napa. Kimberly assisted with so much more than just the officiating - not that officiating is ever a JUST! She guided us through everything. She told us exactly what we needed to do, when we needed to do it, where to do it and more. She made sure our marriage license was waiting for us to pick up the morning of our wedding ceremony. She provided such reassurance. She delivered a beautiful "sermon" which was a perfect blend of traditional/informal/religious/humor. It was spot on perfect! We got married on the Monday before the Wednesday 4th of July. She must have gone to the courthouse first thing Tuesday morning because we received our marriage certificate in the mail the following Monday - in Cleveland, Ohio! You are in the absolute best of hands with Kimberly. She makes you feel like part of her family or that she is part of your family - Just all in one family!
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Dana Sent on 02/28/2018Working with Kimberly Thompson was an absolute pleasure. She was very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and efficient when it came to our destination wedding, and all that was required to make our special day, a dream come true! The ceremony she performed was exactly what we wanted and I would highly recommend her for your wedding.
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Erica Sent on 02/22/2018Having Kimberly be our officiant was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process. She is super friendly, professional and a wonder at wedding ceremonies. She made the marriage license process so simple and relaxing. She made figuring out what we wanted our ceremony to be like a breeze and come wedding day I felt like I had a friend marring me and my husband! We Love her and would recommend her to anyone we know getting married. Thank you Kimmy!
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Uyen Sent on 01/21/2018What a wonderful treasure in Kimberly Thompson, of A Beautiful Ceremony! Kimberly was truly amazing and a God Send to us. My husband and I reside in Florida and had attempted to plan a destination wedding ceremony in Napa. We were very fortunate that a friend recommended Kimberly to us . Right from the start she was fantastic and a true professional. She was on a business trip and still answered our phone calls and put us at ease. We had planned to attend a conference in California and had only a limited window to obtain our marriage license; Kimberly arranged it all in perfect fashion . Kimberly further assisted in guiding us with our wedding vows---her process is incredibly seamless!
On our big day Kimberly truly delivered A Beautiful Ceremony that we will remember forever. We were certainly blessed to have her a part of our very special day .
Thank you, Kimberly!!!!
Dr and Mrs Mendolla
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Carina Sent on 12/05/2017Working with Kimberly was an amazing experience! She was accommodating with our time slots to communicate, detailed throughout the process regarding what to expect; and so overwhelming helpful in calming me down when my nerves got the best of me--she was the best and I can't recommend her enough.
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Carina Sent on 11/22/2017My experience with Kimberly could not have been more perfect! She was accommodating with my time for our calls, thorough in detail regarding all my questions, and a sincere pleasure to work with (calming all my nerves throughout the process!). I can't recommend her enough.
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