Ceremonies by Bethel Reviews
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Matt Sent on 01/19/2026
Bethel was the Best
A friend recommended Bethel to officiate our ceremony and we couldn’t be happier that we chose her. She held our hand from the beginning, all the way up until the day of the ceremony (August 2025) and has kept in touch afterwards.
My husband and I wanted a small, intimate ceremony and neither one of us are super comfortable with public speaking. Bethel helped us bring our vision to life by offering thoughtful recommendations for traditions and activities, assisting us with our vows, and creating a seamless flow for the ceremony.
We were both nervous going into it, but she made the entire experience foolproof. It was such a relief not having to worry about anything during the ceremony itself. Bethel put an incredible amount of time and care into the planning to ensure everything reflected exactly what we wanted, often helping us discover what that was along the way.
Beyond her organization and planning, Bethel radiates positivity, balancing excitement, joy, and reverence beautifully. The ceremony was truly special, and working with her was an absolute pleasure. We are so grateful we chose her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone. -
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Daniela Sent on 12/29/2025Oct 2025 Wedding
Bethel was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We hired her to officiate our intimate 16-guest wedding in Little Italy, San Diego, and she was phenomenal throughout the entire process.
She is incredibly warm, bubbly, and professional, and she truly takes the time to get to know her couples. The homework assignments she provided helped create a ceremony that was deeply personal and meaningful. Our family and friends loved how personalized everything was and appreciated learning new things about us as a couple and our journey together.
The ceremony was extremely well structured and very entertaining. Our guests were engaged the entire time and never felt bored.
Our ceremony took place under the airport flight path, which meant frequent plane interruptions. Bethel handled this seamlessly by pausing when needed to ensure our guests could hear everything clearly and that our videographer captured clean audio.
She also went above and beyond by printing our vows in a large, easy-to-read font on cardstock and bringing them to the ceremony herself. This eliminated any stress about forgetting or having to hand write our vows. She even came prepared with tissues for emotional moments.
Bethel thought of every detail and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We could not have imagined a better officiant and would highly recommend her to any couple.
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Teresa Sent on 12/24/2025Bethel was amazing to work with!
I am so thankful that we found Bethel to be our officiant! The ceremony ended up being a highlight of the wedding. Our friends and family still talk about it!
My husband and I grew up Catholic, where wedding ceremonies often feel scripted and formal. We knew that was not what we were looking for as our wedding was held at Safari Park.
We initially met with Bethel over zoom to get to know each other and discuss our vision for the ceremony. This was followed by a series of questions we each filled out reflecting on our relationship, partner and what marriage meant to each of us. Subsequently, we picked out ceremonial rituals and Bethel masterfully tied them all together infusing humor, meaning and fully embodying the spirit of union! To top it all off she even filed the marriage license for us, saving us the hassle of having to schedule an appointment and go to the County Clerks office. She came right to our home and filled out all of the paperwork. We can’t recommend Bethel enough. She will truly make your wedding day memorable and is a joy to work with! -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/07/2024A beautiful ceremony, highly recommend!
Bethel was a joy to work with for our wedding ceremony. We wanted a non-traditional wedding ceremony to celebrate our marriage and our 10 year relationship. Neither of us are religious. Bethel helped us get deep as we wrote about our story and what we love about each other for homework. She created a beautiful, emotional ceremony that left many of our guests in tears of joy. With a beautiful backdrop of giraffes and rhinos at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, many of our guests said it was “the best wedding ever.” They loved getting to know us and our relationship better with our personalized ceremony by Bethel. Don't miss your opportunity to work with Bethel for your wedding, we highly recommend her. -
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Janell Sent on 01/06/2024The perfect ceremony!
Bethel was an absolute gem! We got married about a year and a half ago, and I'm ashamed it took me this long to write this review.
We had a non-religious ceremony, and Bethel's words were so moving that they brought tears to everyone's eyes - including my bridesmaids who teared up so much they lost a bit of their makeup! She truly made our ceremony special and unique to us.
What amazed us most was her attention to detail. Bethel not only delivered a beautiful ceremony but also ensured all the official documentation was sorted, something we hadn't even thought about. Her flexibility with prompts allowed us to craft the ceremony exactly how we envisioned it.
Bethel's warmth, love, and professionalism made our day unforgettable. We can't thank her enough for making our celebration of love so incredibly special.
If you're looking for an officiant who goes above and beyond to make your day perfect, Bethel is the one!
Thank you, Bethel, for everything! -
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Kylyn Sent on 12/31/2023Bethel is absolutely amazing!
My favorite part about my wedding was the ceremony and I’m glad I’m able to associate such a special moment with happiness and laughter. I honestly think it’s all because of Bethel. Bethel just has a way of structuring the ceremony so people can really see how you are as a couple (with the help of some homework). It was like the people we love and care about were able to look through a window into our relationship. They could see how beautiful the love we have is and how in sync we are even when we don’t even try. I’m happy Bethel was able to bring that out for everyone to see.
I feel like people tend to not prioritize officiants, but I think it’s so important. You’ll constantly look back at your ceremony because it’s where you’re promising forever with your partner whether it’s just the two of you or in front of loved ones. Bethel made our wedding lighthearted, fun, and memorable. Don’t settle for anything less on your wedding- go with Bethel. I absolutely can’t recommend Bethel enough. -
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Debbie Sent on 12/19/2023The most amazing person out there!
I have absolutely loved working with Bethel and have known her for a while through the wedding professional community. She is a sweet, thoughtful, and deeply caring person and it shows in the devotion she puts in to the custom wedding ceremonies she officiates. Bethel is a people person, and her energy puts a smile on everyone's face when she's a part of the occasion. Highly recommend!!! -
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Jennifer Sent on 10/16/2023We Owe it all to Bethel
The highlight of our wedding day was undoubtedly the ceremony, and we owe it all to Bethel. Throughout the entire journey, she was consistently considerate and kept the lines of communication wide open. She collaborated closely with us to ensure our ceremony was not only precisely what we envisioned but also a true reflection of our identity as a couple. Going into the process, we did not truly understand how important it would be to have an officiant that got to know us. We knew at some level this would be a one-time thing, but we did not want this to feel transactional. With Bethel, it did not feel that way at all. There were calls, and homework, and more homework; and the result was that we got the ceremony that we actually wanted. My mother-in-law said it was the best ceremony that she's ever attended, and she isn't easily impressed.
Her dedication extended to taking care of all the necessary paperwork and the logistics of our marriage license, relieving us of any stress. Meeting her was a true blessing, and we wholeheartedly endorse her services. -
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Mel Sent on 10/11/2023The best officiant you’ll ever hire!
Believe all of the amazing reviews! Bethel created such a beautiful ceremony for us. Her positive energy is just magnetic and she is so thorough in her work. Our guests would not stop talking about how wonderful our ceremony was thanks to her! She truly cares about her couples and really tries to get to know you so she can deliver a heartfelt ceremony! She’s the absolute best!! -
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Karen Sent on 06/28/2023Bethel is MAGIC!!!
Having an officient that gets so involved with their couples is the HUGE difference between a happy occasion and a magical event! And that is EXACTLY what Bethel did for us! She asks questions, inspires deep and thoughtful responses and then sprinkles in her own touch to create a ceremony tailor made for her couples. And it does not stop at the wedding! As a bride who will be taking my husband's name - post-wedding, Bethel provided links to kits that will help navigate the labrynth of those facing the challenge of name change!! We are so happy and do very, deeply thankful that we chose Bethel - and you will be too!!!! -
Colleen Sent on 06/25/2023
Bethel is the best
We cannot recommend Bethel enough!!!! From the very first communication we had, it was clear that Bethel is tremendous at what she does. The amount of effort, care and attention she put in to our ceremony and our upcoming marriage was incredible. She really took the time to get to know us and to draft a ceremony tailored to us. But our relationship with Bethel went so much further than that – she clearly cares about our marriage and relationship as a whole, and not just the wedding day. After the ceremony she gave us advice, reminded us to enjoy the moment, and really seemed to care that our day was special. She was incredibly detail oriented in terms of getting the marriage license and what to do, making it easier for us during the planning process. It was refreshing to work with someone who cares deeply about what they do! Look no further – you will NOT regret working with such an amazing person! -
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Tyler Sent on 11/22/2022Authentic and Genuine - Our ceremony was perfect!
Bethel is an excellent officiant and the ceremony she prepared for our wedding was perfect. Choosing Bethel was easily one of the best decisions we made and we are beyond lucky to have worked with her.
From the beginning, Bethel was professional, sweet, and kind. We didn’t know exactly what we wanted in a ceremony, but Bethel patiently listened as we talked through all our wishes and ideas. She then diligently walked us through all the different options and ultimately created a beautiful custom ceremony that was truly one of a kind.
Bethel also took the time to learn about the details of our relationship and incorporated these into the ceremony. This made our ceremony feel even more intimate and special. Simply put - Bethel is an amazing officiant who will give your ceremony the attention it deserves and make your wedding day amazing! -
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3838D07366D09Ac898Dd01A1353Ab0A004D955E9 Sent on 11/09/2022
Above & Beyond!
Our wedding ceremony was hands down, the best one we’ve ever attended - & we’ve been to a lot! Bethel was recommended to us by our wedding planner & she was simply amazing. She had an initial video call with us & just had this amazing positive energy that just drew us in. And she will give you all the tools you will ever need for anything ceremony related! We had plenty of styles, quotes, short readings, ceremony ideas, ring ceremony wording ideas, and vows to read though. We sifted through them all and chose what spoke to us & sent it back & she created the most beautiful ceremony for us! She even had the sweetest idea of drafting a love letter for each other (before the wedding) to read to one another on all our anniversaries in the years ahead (or birthdays or valentines days, etc. ) -
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Robert Sent on 10/14/2022She was absolutely the best!!
Wow, Bethel gives the most sincere, thoughtful, happy and professional ceremonies ever. We could not be happier with what she did for us for both our ceremonies given we had a small intimate one during the pandemic on our initial date on 10/10/20 and the full ceremony on 10/8/22. Bethel incorporated information in both ceremonies. She’s extremely excellent and a true professional!! -
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User1953372 Sent on 07/23/2022
Excellent Officiant!
We had such a beautiful wedding and Bethel as our officiant was certainly a huge part of it. She got to thoroughly know us as a couple and our friends and family thought she was a close friend of ours because of how warmly she spoke of us. We are so happy that we decided to go with Bethel, over the months leading up to the wedding she also prepped us to write our vows and love letters to each other that we received just a few days after our wedding day. She also sent me an email with all the details to get the marriage license and change my name which was SO HELPFUL because that can seem really daunting. Thank you for everything Bethel! -
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Jason Sent on 07/10/2022The absolute best!!
Bethel was absolutely amazing! The work she put in to learning about us, and the ceremony we wanted was outstanding. She made the ceremony so special. We had many guests compliment us on how beautiful the ceremony was, and how great she was. We are so happy to have met her and had her be part of our special day. Thank you Bethel!! -
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Phoebe Sent on 06/29/2022We love Bethel!
We eloped just the 2 of us (plus Bethel and photographers) and we are SO glad we did! Bethel made the ceremony so sweet and intimate and worked really hard to make it feel like who we are as a couple. The homework she gave us really helped us think about our vows and wedding in a new way and I don’t think the experience could have been the same without her. I truly can’t recommend her highly enough! -
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Erin Sent on 01/21/2022100% Choose Bethel to Marry You- 100/10 stars
Where to even begin. Bethel was referred to us as the best of the best, and once we met with her, we understood why. We considered having a close friend marry us, but after speaking with Bethel and working with her, I am confident in saying: hiring someone who does this not only professionally, but with passion and joy, was the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. While the cost was something to consider at first, looking back, I would cut out or cut back on anything to make a budget for her to preside.
To start, Bethel is kind. Genuinely, radiantly, kind. She is an excellent listener. She is creative, fun, and a joy to work with. Bethel provided the structure that we needed to actually pull this wedding off. She gave us deadlines. She got super creative with us to help make a meaningful ceremony that would give everyone in attendance a perception of what they needed. (Ex: We are not religious and didn't care to have any religion in our ceremony. On the contrary, we had a parent who flat out said they could not honor our commitment/marriage and wedding if it wasn't done by 'clergy' or in a church, but Bethel was so legit, we won them over on the beach. She created areas for them to say their prayers/blessing/wishes which didn't feel inauthentic to us. She made it meaningful and personal for everyone!)
She gets to know you and your partner and your relationship. She has you do homework which forces you to think deeply into your marriage, your partner, and why you chose them. It was everything that we needed and truly made getting married that much more special. She also gives you tons of options for vows, fun ceremony add-ins/ideas. She walks you through the marriage license process, She does SO MUCH!!! Also- she's an efficient and fast communicator, which I so appreciate. She makes the whole process fun, celebratory, exciting, and meaningful.
We both agree that she was the best decision that we made and if we ever renew our vows- Bethel, you'll be there!!
Our advice is - if you're debating it, stop- immediately sign the paperwork. You will not regret working with this incredible professional! -
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Sopheap Sent on 10/12/2021Bethel is the BEST!
I'm so happy we were able to book Bethel for our big day! Bethel was part of our dream team of vendors, she made our ceremony so special and her love for love just shines through! She is very detail oriented, organized, and such a joy to speak with. Our initial meeting with Bethel just wow'd us, we knew she had to be part of our big day! All the work done behind the scene and the days leading up to the wedding was a great exercise for both Fritz and I and it's something that we will get to look back on for years to come! If you're looking for an officiant, Bethel is your gal! We feel so lucky to have had her be part of our big day! we love you Bethel! -
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Liz K. Sent on 10/02/2021
Absolutely Amazing!
Bethel was unbelievable! I can’t imagine a
having our wedding without her. From our “homework” assignments to zoom to prompt detailed emails, I truly feel Bethel got to know my husband and made our day extremely special and personalized. We can’t thank you enough Bethel! -
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Hayley Sent on 07/15/2021Best Wedding Officiant!
Bethel was incredibly helpful as we planned our big day. We found her prior to the start of COVID and she was kind and patient enough to "wait out the storm" with us. We rescheduled our wedding for a year later and she was sure to stay in touch the entire time. She made it so easy to piece together each party of our ceremony. Our day was so so special and we would recommend her to anyone! -
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Ashley Sent on 07/06/2021
Absolutely amazing!!
We met bethel during covid, so everything was via zoom. But she made us feel so comfortable from the start. She makes it organized but so fun and personal. She gives you tons of options and ideas. It really makes the ceremony feel 100% unique! She flexible with ideas, I know we changed our minds on things a few times. She was on time and holding a beautiful spot on the beach for us. When we finally met in person, I felt like we had known each other for years. Even after the big day, she’s easy to get a hold of, sends your marriage certificate very quickly. We let her handle all the paperwork and it was a breeze. She’s even answered questions for us weeks after the wedding. Bethel is worth every penny, she makes everything absolutely perfect. -
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Natalia Sent on 06/27/2021
Perfect! ❤️
It was so important to Lisa (my new wife!!) and I to find an officiant that we felt connected to; and from our fist email correspondence with Bethel, we knew immediately she was the one! She was so warm, kind and loving in her message to us, and then when we met her in person it just confirmed everything we already knew was true! Bethel made our day so unbelievably special. We had a simple elopement that she made personal, intimate, fun and beautiful all at the same time! She made our wedding day the the PERFECT day! And we are so unbelievably grateful for her! Thank you Bethel!! -
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Lindsay Sent on 06/08/2021Bethel is the BEST!
Look no further! Bethel is seriously the best! My wife and I video chatted with her when first deciding to select her as our officiant. Immediately we felt like Bethel understood us and our relationship together because she actively listened to us. She talked through our concerns about the pressure of certain traditions and helped design our dream ceremony. About 4 months before our ceremony she sent us some "homework." My advise, put effort into it then because it will make your ceremony that much more special. After our ceremony with many laughs and happy tears, we received compliments...MANY compliments from "that was the best ceremony I had ever been to" to "where did you find her!!!" Everyone kept telling us how Bethel made the ceremony special because she really shared with our friends and family how much we cared about each other. I would 1,000% recommend Bethel for anyone looking for an officiant. -
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Annabel Sent on 11/22/2020Just the best!
We sadly never ended up getting married by Bethel, but I felt the need to leave a review anyway because she's just so awesome.
My fiancé and I had planned to have a destination wedding in San Diego, one of our favorite places, and reached out to Bethel after being wowed by videos of some of her past ceremonies. Upon getting on a call with Bethel, we clicked with her immediately. She is such an interesting, kind, attentive, and overall awesome human being, and she has the most creative ideas for non-traditional ceremonies. My fiancé is half-Japanese, and Bethel had planned to open our ceremony with a few words of Japanese (yes, she speaks Japanese!), and she had great ideas on how to incorporate my Chinese side as well. We were so happy to book her!
... Well, then COVID hit and we unfortunately had to cancel our wedding in favor of a more local celebration. Honestly, one of the hardest parts about this process was losing Bethel as our officiant. In response to our cancellation, she wrote us the sweetest email about how sad she was to lose us too, and she still keeps in touch with us on Instagram. When you book Bethel, you're not just booking an officiant - you're also making a new friend! If we ever find ourselves in need of vow renewal services, we'll definitely be reaching out to Bethel. :) -
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Kelly Sent on 11/20/2020The most amazing officiant
If you want to have the most energetic, caring, thoughtful, chill, awesome officiant, then look no further and hire Bethel right now!
When I first came across Bethel's website I knew she was the one I wanted to marry us. She just seemed so "chill" (for lack of better words), spunky, fun, and a complete joy (check out her bio on her site, I am sure you will agree!) On our initial phone call where we were feeling out if she was the right officiant for us, she was also feeling out if we were the right couple to work with her. I think it is super cool she did this as it ensures she is working with people she really believes in and enjoys. We loved that!
We had zero clues about what went into a ceremony. From day one Bethel guided us throughout the entire process and made the whole process fun, exciting, and seamless. She provided us with so many resources to ensure we knew all about what could go into our ceremony. Once we selected everything she liked, did some questions about us as a couple (they are actually pretty fun), she wrote the ceremony.
One thing I appreciated is that nothing in the ceremony felt like a cookie-cutter script. Everything was so unique to us as a couple; she even weaves in pieces of your personal questions about your relationship throughout the ceremony but in such an eloquent and special way (and a total surprise as you don't get to see that part ahead of time) that it made both of us cry tears of happiness. After the ceremony, she also made sure we introduced each other as husband & wife which I never would have thought about but it was so special.
Even after the wedding, Bethel is still here guiding us through the next step - finalizing the marriage license. She has taken care of every single detail so that we can just sit back and relax. She even mailed us love letters we wrote to each other before the wedding and will continue to do that every year on our anniversary.
You can tell Bethel cares immensely about the couples she works with. I mean, just look at her face as I walked down the aisle and as she was marrying us! You can tell how genuine her joy is by her smile. Extra bonus, she provides tissues for you when needed :). We are so, so incredibly thankful for her! -
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Rita Sent on 10/30/2020Hire Bethel and have piece of mind!!
Bethel was great! She was very responsive, she laid everything out for us with great examples and also allowed for maximum flexibility as we wanted. I didn't have to worry about how it was going to turn out because she instilled all the trust we needed! It was a wonderful ceremony and outcome! Thank you! -
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Chris Sent on 10/29/2020Bethel breaks conventions and builds experiences that matches each relationship
Working with Bethel has been one of the greatest experiences we had during wedding planning. Right out of the gates, Bethel wanted to set up a Zoom call with us (this was to be a destination wedding) and she took the time to understand who my wife and I are individually and how our relationship was built. She quickly learned that my wife and I bonded over video games and that the wedding would be gaming themed and Bethel was excited to help make it happen. Both my wife and I aren't conventional in anyway and we were anxious about how a non-religious, non-conventional ceremony would play out; and this is where Bethel shined. She understood who my wife and I are as a couple and started brainstorming different activities that would make sense for our ceremony. She worked with us extensively to make sure that our vision would come to life. My wife and I sincerely believe that without Bethels help and guidance, along with the time spent on calls, that our ceremony was going to feel more like a family obligation to attend rather than a true celebration of us.
Outside of wedding matters, Bethel is a very kind, empathetic person and radiates charisma. She's very thoughtful and full of great ideas.
We cannot recommend Bethel enough. We couldn't ask for a more amazing person to lead our ceremony. -
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Laura Sent on 10/25/2020Professional and Genuine
Bethel is so genuine-she made our wedding ceremony what it was. Our ceremony was a reflection of who we are as a couple and we were able to customize everything about it.
Bethel is also super responsive and she responded to all of our questions throughout this whole crazy pandemic wedding planning.
She is just a cool person- definitely someone we look forward to keeping in touch with and hopefully seeing again post pandemic- so we can give her a big hug =)
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Lauren Sent on 10/23/2020Intimate and Personal
Bethel is a true gem! She made our destination wedding in La Jolla intimate and personal. Our grown children have commented on how much they loved our vows because Bethel captured our relationship so perfectly. -
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Christina Sent on 10/23/2020Unforgettable!!!
Bethel is hands down the best choice we could’ve made for our ceremony! During these crazy covid times we opted to postpone our larger celebration and do a small intimate one with just family on our original date. During the whole process she was helpful, answered all our questions and even gave us some “homework” to help us put together our ceremony and write our vows. During the ceremony she calmed my nerves, had tissues ready for me ( which I needed) and made us and the whole family laugh! It was beautiful and a day I’ll never forget! I’m looking forward to working with her again next year when she’ll “marry” us again in front of all of our family and friends. -
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Sneha Sent on 08/10/2020Awesome officiant, beautiful ceremony
We are so glad we found Bethel to officiate our wedding. Bethel made the ceremony exactly what we wanted and our friends and family told us how much they enjoyed the ceremony. She puts a lot of effort into learning about the couple and making the ceremony personal to them. Thank you Bethel for giving us the most beautiful wedding ceremony....couldn't have asked for anything different. -
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Giselle Sent on 04/21/2020So much love!!
- I can’t not express how important an officiant is for your wedding. I completely understand that some couples love to have family members and friends marry them. That is a great option but hiring a professional officiant was the best choice I ever made, Bethel was phenomenal I can’t even express how thankful I am for her doing our ceremony. When we first met Bethel and we met at a coffee shop and we went over questions, concerns traditions, and everything that is important to us. She let us know what she’s seen other couples do and what has and hasn’t worked. She discussed first look vs. not having one, She explained the pros and cons and having a first look was the best choice I had ever made which I was against at first. She gave us homework assignment to do separately to see how we each view our relationship and how it developed and what it meant to us. She gave us so many options for ceremonies and puts it together with everything you want and send you previews except the stories she’s gonna tell. I have never been to a wedding having so much love present in the ceremony, the amount of guest that came up to me and said that the ceremony was filled with so much love was unbelievable. I understand that she is on the higher end of the officiant scale price but that is one place I would not cut cost on, she’s worth every penny and more! I hope you get to experience the amount of love we had at our wedding at your wedding.
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Dana Sent on 03/26/2020Bethel was KEY in making our day extra special!
Bethel is a sincere, warm-hearted human being who truly has a passion for her job in getting couples hitched! She is extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and made wonderful recommendations to enhance our ceremony even more. I love how accepting she was of non-traditional ceremonies and celebrated our love on our special day like we've known her for forever! I couldn't have imagined our wedding without her. I look forward to staying in touch with her! -
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Donna Sent on 11/23/2019
Awesome officiant
I can not brag enough on Bethel!! She is amazing. You can tell that she really loves what she does. Our ceremony was amazing! Full of smiles and tears from the personal touch that Bethel brought to our special day!! Thank you so much Bethel! -
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Rachel Sent on 11/21/2019New Soulmate
And the award for "Closest to Becoming Bride's New Soulmate" goes to Bethel. Bethel is special, Bethel is smart, and Bethel will take your wedding to the next level. She was so unbelievably thoughtful, organized, and detail oriented throughout the process of creating our ceremony for us. At times it felt like working with equal parts artist and power business woman. She is patient and just SO caring in what she does. Our guests most common remarks after our wedding were about how authentic, funny, and moving they found the ceremony - something we never could have created on our own. It felt like telling JK Rowling your story and her creating the wedding equivalent of Harry Potter magic from it. I want to say there was some doubts along the way but from the first phone call I knew she would knock it out of the park. It feels like she became a little piece of our new family, and we're so so profoundly grateful for it. Do yourself the biggest favor and hire Bethel, you will understand the magic if you do. -
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Nicole Sent on 10/20/2019
The Absolute Best Wedding Officiant
From the moment my husband and I met Bethel, we knew she would be the perfect officiant for our wedding on September 8, 2019. Bethel had such a warm nature, and she truly went above and beyond to personalize every detail of our ceremony and share a glimpse of what our relationship is like to others. Being that we were planning from out of the area, it was important for us to find an officiant that was flexible and responsive - Bethel responded to every email quickly, and she made the entire process fun. One thing that we absolutely loved was that she gave my husband and I a series of questions to answer about each other that told stories about how we met and fell in love. She asked us not to share our answers, as she planned to include our responses in the ceremony as a surprise to us and a reminder of our story. During our ceremony, it was so sweet to hear words that came from my husband, crafted into such a beautiful part of the ceremony. Bethel truly made every moment so special, and we cannot recommend her enough. -
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Linda Sent on 10/05/2019Excellent!
Bethel was professional and personable from the first email to our wedding to the follow up after our wedding!
Bethel came highly recommended by our wedding venue coordinator and on WeddingWire. We had high expectations going into the process and Bethel far exceeded those expectations.
We can’t say enough good things about her professionalism and fun loving attitude! We highly recommend Bethel to anyone getting married! -
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Lori Sent on 09/16/2019Inspiring, touching, funny, meaningful and personal
Bethel, no words can describe how happy we were with our ceremony. How many people came up to us to tell us that was the best ceremony they had ever been to was overwhelming. They loved how personal, meaningful and inspiring it was. You truly made our celebration so special. You are so gifted at helping express people’s lives and made us feel so special in the process. Your words to us outside of ceremony will always stick in my mind too. You have a special place in our hearts and lives. Thank you so much for everything! So much love,
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Isabel Sent on 08/06/2019Amazing!! THE best!
She worked with us to make our wedding ceremony specifically geared to us. I could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding. She worked with us on everything to make it exactly how we wanted. -
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Nicolina Sent on 07/19/2019Absolute Perfection
Bethel is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet and to have her be such a big part of your special day makes planning even better. She is so sincere and caring and works with you to plan your ceremony exactly the way you want. She makes your ceremony so personal and memorable. All of our guests kept telling us that our ceremony was their favorite part of our wedding- and my husband and I agree! -
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Adrienne Sent on 06/19/2019
Shows the soul of the couple with love, laughter & reverence.
I met Bethel through my Maid of Honor and since my MOH & I are in the Wedding & Event industry I knew Bethel was going to be good. But after meeting Bethel and getting to know her, I found that she is AMAZING! There was no need to look or talk to anyone else. My now husband & I loved her energy and approach to weddings. I know first hand that weddings can become about family and not about the couple, Ryan & I really wanted it to be about us and our story. We wanted our wedding to celebrate us and our love story. Bethel has a true gift to bring out the couple's soul and celebrate it. She guides you through what can be the overwhelming process of building a ceremony in a seamless and stress free fashion. It was FUN! She showcases the love and story of the couple with love, laughter, reverence, and uniqueness. I have planned and worked on almost a hundred weddings but I have never met anyone like Bethel. Our guests were moved & captivated by Bethel and how she unfolds the ceremony. I can't say enough about Bethel. She truly is one of a kind and we are honored and blessed to have had her be apart of our special day and showcase our love in the best light -
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Hao T. Sent on 05/06/2019Bethel is the best
We are so lucky to have Bethel as our officiant! She was so prepared and considerate. She customized her speech for each couple. Our ceremony was so successfully because of her. You will never regret to have her as your officiant! -
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Chase Sent on 04/30/2019Grand Slam
Well where to start.... I suppose the initial interview would be the best place. From Day one, Bethel made everything seamless and fun! Her experience really shined in all the detail she put into the questionnaires, homework assignments and swift responses. I can’t quite say that we had an expectation, but had we, one thing is certain - she without a doubt would have exceeded it as she knocked it clear out of the park!!!! Our feelings alone solidified our selecting in her, but we had more than a handful of people express just how good she was from their perspective as well! We would highly recommend adding her to perspective list, as we are confidant in your subsequent choosing in her! Cheers to you on your wedding day!
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Lauren Sent on 04/06/2019Meaningful and Authentic
Bethel came highly recommended to us when we were searching for an officiant. She may be more expensive than a lot of others, but I believe she is worth every penny and more.
She got to know us at an initial meeting in person, and then further through her online process of questions and assignments that helped us articulate why we were getting married and what it meant to us. I don’t know how she finds the time to get to know all of her couples’ stories so well, but at the ceremony, it felt like she was a very close friend who was marrying us.
Bethel is a masterful speaker, commanding the attention of the crowd with meaningful words and bringing many of them to joyful tears.
Leading up to our wedding, she was in constant communication with us about details, different ideas for components of the ceremony (we chose to do a celtic handfasting ritual) and drafts of what would be spoken.
She even guided us through the process of getting our marriage license application and took it in for us - we really didn’t have to worry about a thing as far as our ceremony was concerned!
We are so grateful that this woman found her calling and that we found her for our wedding!
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Stefanie Sent on 02/20/2019Bethel is amazing!
We cannot say enough amazing things about Bethel! My wife, then fiancee, and I met her at the Bridal Bazaar and of anyone has been to one of those you know you meet so many people and have so many conversations, some better than others. Most conversations and quick and sometimes awkward but when we walked up to Bethel the conversation just flowed! She is such a personable person and so likable. After that conversation we knew she was the one we needed to marry us!
After email conversations we sat down and really talked about the different elements we wanted in our wedding and it was a great feeling to hear someone so on board with our ideas and making things work.
Bethel's "homework" is hands down the best thing ever! She takes the time to get to know the couple as well as build this amazing ceremony centered around the couple; we loved it. She also works with the couple to build every little aspect of the ceremony with the couple and that is something so unique. She has so many different ceremony ideas that literally every couple can find something that works for them and include who they are as a couple. Bethel was also very open to using new quotes and ideas that we had and had no problem working them into the ceremony. She sent us drafts of the ceremony to go over and just reading them together had us in tears.
On the day of the wedding Bethel showed up early and ready to go and even when our speakers didnt work, she didn't miss a beat. Everyone at our wedding complimented us on our beautiful and unique ceremony.
We could not have asked for anyone more amazing to officiate our wedding and marry us! Bethel was so helpful throughout the entire wedding process and so many of our other vendors had nothing but amazing things to say about her as well.
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Kanima Sent on 02/13/2019Bethel was the exactly what we needed for the special something!
More than anything, the ceremony itself was of the utmost importance to have be something special, unique, and memorable. Bethel delivered all that and more! We are SO thrilled we decided to hire her for our big day. By the end of her process, you’ll feel like you’ve made a new friend. -
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Lauren Sent on 01/21/2019We eloped and Bethel helped us create memories that will last a lifetime!
Bethel did the most outstanding job lovingly creating, handling and delivering our elopement ceremony. With it just being the two of us, it was paramount that we partner with an officiant that we would be proud to include in our perfect day, share with our family and friends back home, and remember for years to come. When we met Bethel, we knew immediately that our search was over. Bethel is one of the warmest, most kind individuals, and she genuinely cares about love and happiness. She keeps it very real and she also makes you work for it, because she wants your ceremony to be as unique and one-of-a-kind as you two are! She had us fill out secret questionnaires that really dug deep into the meaning of our relationship, how we feel about one another and what we plan to do in the future. When she read these woven entries to us during our ceremony, it was such a tearful and special moment that we will never forget.
Eloping like we did, all of the planning and preperation was on us: the bride and groom. But when we decided to work with Bethel, she took so much of the stress away from us just knowing that she would be there to help navigate us through such a monumentous occasion. She's so professional, knowledgable and communicative throughout the entire process. I love how thorough she is, because it proves just how much she cares about every one of her couples! She provided answers to many questions we had and also gave us a lot of information and choices on how to best construct our ceremony so that it uniquely fits us as a couple.
When we began our ceremony on our wedding day, Bethel told us to take a deep breath and really take in the surroundings... and honestly, that's what it felt like working with her: you can take a deep breath and focus on your surroundings, live in the moment of your wedding day, because she will take care of your ceremony for you and encourage you to absorb just how beautiful, important and special this moment is for you two.
We are lucky to have worked with her and so happy to call her a friend. We feel that it was an honor to be considered one of her many awesome couples! -
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Nay Sent on 10/14/2018About a year ago I was just like you, scouring the internet for reviews and not sure where to begin on finding an officiant especially for a destination wedding. To be honest I was hesitant to think we would find anyone states away who had never met us that would still be able to do justice to the small intimate ceremony we wanted... then in "walked" Bethel.
I reached out to Bethel through email and instantly felt at ease. We made an appointment to face time and had a lovely conversation. From that day forward she was there every step of the way to help in anyway possible (recommendations for other vendors, honeymoon locations, writing of the vows, you name it!). The homework assignment was a lot of fun and helped Bethel get a better sense of who we are as a couple. I also appreciated the vast variety of ceremony options and readings (we went with the wine box and love letter ceremony).
By the time the ceremony came around you would have thought we had been friends for years! I loved at the beginning of the ceremony when she took a moment to tell us both to breathe lol. We were both excited and nervous but her friendly reminder and words of encouragement helped us focus on the ceremony and really take in the entire experience. The family members who were in attendance were blown away by the loving and thoughtful ceremony. I especially love that she sent the printed ceremony to us afterwards so we can read over it again and again.
Did I mention she wore fish earnings to go with the theme of the wedding (all the guys wore fish ties)!! As I said.. a year ago I was just like you. Today I can tell you- Your search is over because you will not find a better more loving or supportive person to guide you through your special day.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Bethel!
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Karla Sent on 08/25/2018I don't know why I haven't done this sooner...
My husband and I met Bethel at the Bridal Expo at the convention center in 2015... as soon as I talked to her, like literally 3 minutes... I KNEW she was our officiant!! My husband, well, he takes a bit to warm up to people.
We had a meeting one afternoon in La Jolla, we chatted, laughed, shared personal histories about ourselves and connected. When we left, Josh was looking at me like... DUH... Of course she's the one!!
Over the next year of planning Bethel was so kind, funny, inclusive, and answered all our questions in a VERY timely manner. I wanted to surprise Josh with a little add to our vows... Our wedding was movie themed and one of his FAVS in The Princess Bride, so when my times to respond in our vows were written, Bethel and I agreed my 'I do's' would become 'As you Wish' (which I also had inscribed inside his wedding band <3
When she told our history to our friends and family, it was so seamless, it was as if she's known us our entire relationship, all our quirks, and oddities. We really wanted a ceremony filled with laughter, and we had JUST that.
I will ALWAYS remember that she was the FIRST to call me Mrs Karla Hartman, and to address us and Mr & Mrs Hartman.
It may not sound like a big deal as you read it, but when you FEEL it, it's a HUGE thing. And it's those types of things that she has the heart, head, business, and emotional sense to know to make little moments so special.
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Sydney Sent on 04/10/2018Bethel is an absolute gem! If you are lucky enough to have her officiate your wedding, you will be forever grateful!
During my wedding planning process, the officiant was a touchy subject! I have never been a religious person and had no intention of a religious Ceremony, but my husbands family had different expectations.
After a couple of failed attempts, we were getting fairly close to our big day, and still could not find someone who fit in with our personalities. Finally, my husband told me to call "that officiant that I liked and always talked about".
By some lucking lining up of the stars, Bethel was still available just 4 months before our wedding (do not count on this for your big day)!
We met her for coffee to ensure that we were all a good fit, and that we could have a Ceremony that fit me and my husband, as well as fitting with Bethel's morals & beliefs. After over an hour of chatting and her getting to know my husband and I, it was love! :P
My husband is not the type of guy who is easily won over, and he could not stop talking about how great she was.
She was able to keep it so personal to him and I, while still including a short reading and mention of God to please his family.
She takes the time to get to know both of you as a couple and as individuals! She asks very in depth questions to help make your Ceremony as personal as possible. You will need to put in the work, but the results are so amazing and completely worth it.
Also, it does not stop at your wedding! She sends you love notes and your vows on your anniversary following your big day to remind you of the feeling you had in those moments at your wedding.
I cannot put into words how much I love this woman and how appreciative I am that she was able to make our wedding what it was! If you are looking for someone to make your wedding one of a kind, and someone who will leave a lasting impression on your love, your marriage, and your life, no need to look any further! -
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Joanne Sent on 12/14/2017Jason officiated at our daughter's wedding. He was very professional and well-spoken, and guided the bride and groom through their vows, both before the wedding day and during the ceremony. With Jason's aid, they shared a lovely story of their courtship, and had the most beautiful, heart-felt vows, without being cliche. Everyone commented that it was the most personal and touching ceremony they had ever attended. Thank you Jason.
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Donna Sent on 11/20/2017Finding the right officiant was painstaking and, on one occasion, heartbreaking, until we met Bethel. Our first encounter with her was over a Skype call where we went through introductions and a Q&A session. She greeted us with a warm smile and welcome, and we immediately felt comfortable and at ease with her. Before the call even ended, we felt like Bethel would be a perfect fit but we were faced with a tiny issue-budget constraints. Many couples will decide to skimp on an officiant, but believe me, Bethel is completely worth it & more. Looking back, we're glad we decided to forego our budget, go with our guts, and asked her to officiate our wedding. It was one of the best decisions we made.
Unlike other officiants, Bethel took extra time to get to know us as a couple. She provided plenty of resources, not only for the ceremony but also for the tedious name change process. This helped us a lot since we weren't familiar on how ceremonies are structured nor did we know what options are available to us. I also had TONS of questions and Bethel was very prompt and patient in answering all of them.
At the end of the whole process, our ceremony couldn't have been more perfect, many thanks to Bethel. It was completely customized and personal. We received so many compliments and inquiries from our guests on how we found her. They said that she was amazing, kept everyone's attention all throughout the ceremony, and beautifully embodied our personalities and who we are as a couple in the ceremony. And that's not all.
I completed my legal name change within 3 weeks of getting married, because the info she provided gave me a huge head start. Ladies, if this task seems daunting to you, Bethel is a Godsend & a great resource.
We can't thank her enough for everything she has done for us: for making this process a fun experience and a walk in the park, but most of all, for making our ceremony a unique, memorable, and heartfelt experience. We are truly, forever grateful.
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