Father Bellamy was amazing. I considered myself so lucky having found him.
I can’t even express how pleased I am with every aspect of Father Bellamy. He far surpassed our expectations in every way, delivering a perfectly customized ceremony and executing it flawlessly! Father Jerry Bellamy was warm, funny, professional, prompt and gave us lots of personal attention. He certainly guide us and walk us through with all the details of the ceremony…for examples, where the groom should be standing, when and where I should start walking down the aisles, when I hand my bouquet and so many things…he coordinated everything for us and talk to the violinist even. Having Fr Bellamy officiate the wedding at the beautiful SF City Hall gave me a feeling of almost having a “church like” wedding but outside the church. He is affordable and he was able to work with us to choose and personalize a ceremony that we wanted. He’s given us many choices and details from beginning to end of the ceremony.
We can’t express enough how amazing he is. We were nervous about our big day but Fr Bellamy made us feel so comfortable and made it very easy to get through. He is very professional and very kind. We have no regrets at all and recommend him to everyone! Thank you again Fr Jerry Bellamy for officiating and blessing our ceremony. You were wonderful!
Jane and Aaron S.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Jane and Aaron, what a great job both of you did to plan such a beautiful wedding ceremony. Aaron and I will always remember such a beautiful vision of you walking along the long marble hallway of the San Francisco City Hall, and down the stairs to the Mayor's Balcony with Jacob on one side and Kayla on the other. There was a small but powerful group of family and friends to support you. The cord and the coins were a beautiful touch.
Thanks to you, everything was perfect. Blessings, Father Jerry Bellamy
Imogen Married on 07/22/2023
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Truly Memorable Service
Father Jerry helped make our wedding day as wonderful as we'd dreamed it could be! His service was so memorable and managed to strike both humorous and meaningful notes. Our friends & family loved it and multiple people came up to us to say it was the best ceremony they'd been to. He helped to craft a ceremony that felt right for us whilst also respecting those in the family wanting a more religious service and did all that in both English & Spanish! Thank you so much Father Jerry!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Imogen and Giovany, you have made so many wonderful choices in your lives together. You chose each other, your careers, friends, and the wonderful Unitarian Society church building in Santa Barbara. It was great to be a part of your wonderful day. Let's stay in touch with each other. Father Jerry Bellamy
Jordan S. Married on 07/07/2023
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Would reccomend!
Father Jerry drove a few hours to be a part of our special day! We did not meet in person until the day of the wedding but we did have a few phone calls leading up to the wedding day. Father Jerry did a great job of getting to know us and incorporating everything we wanted into the ceremony. You cannot go wrong with Father Jerry!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Jordan and Doug, yes, your wedding at the Landmark Vineyards in Kenwood, was beautiful. It is near Santa Rosa and above Napa. Even though your schedule, and living in Texas, restricted us to doing our ceremony planning by telephone, everything worked out beautifully. Well done. Your family and friends appreciated what you did for yourselves and for them. Come to Santa Barbara for a when you have time. Father Jerry Bellamy
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Jessica R. Married on 06/24/2023
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Father Jerry is the best!
We love Father Jerry! From the very first phone call, we knew Father Jerry was a perfect fit for us and our ceremony. We loved his humor, kindness, values, and flexibility. My husband's family is from Spain and since Father Jerry speaks Spanish, he was able to do our ceremony in both English and Spanish. We loved how we could include my husband's family, even from a far distance. They tuned in via Zoom, all the way from Spain. That was very important to us. He was very easy to work with. Our initial consultation was by phone since we were from out-of-town. We liked how he gave us different options to pay, including Venmo or Zelle. When planning over the phone, he was able to do a run-through rehearsal of what to expect day-of. He gave us great suggestions of what to include in our ceremony, like the Rose Ceremony for Mothers, low-pressure letters written by hand the night before to read aloud to each other, and the freedom to choose passages read by each of our mothers during the ceremony. We loved these special touches and everyone in attendance did too. What we also really loved was how he added a moment in the middle of our ceremony for us to just pause and look around and take the setting and everything around us in. Our guests and photographers couldn't stop talking about how wonderful and funny he was. We are so happy we found him and that he was available on our special day. Thank you for everything Father Jerry! We're so grateful to you!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Jessica, what a wonderful couple you are. Your generosity and sense of sharing brought your family members in Dublin, CA, and other family members in Spain, together for your special wedding in beautiful Santa Barbara. Your ceremony was a reflection of who the two of you are. I just helped the two of you find your ceremony. It was hiding within your relationship. Your ceremony was not something from a book or something you found on the internet. It was a reflection of your love for each other. Remember, Santa Barbara is now "your town". Blessings. Father Jerry
Ds Pompa Married on 05/18/2023
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Perfection
Father Jerry did an absolutely perfect beach ceremony for our wedding! He is efficient yet not rushed, incorporates appropriate humor and doesn’t miss any of the details. He clearly explains everything and guides you through the entire process and the ceremony. When he says “all you have to do is show up” it’s 100% true. Our guests are still raving about him and how perfect our ceremony was. Thank you wedding wife and everyone writing reviews because that’s how we found the BEST OFFICIANT EVER ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so very much Father Jerry!!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Sarah and Dominic, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Yes, I had a part to play in all of it, but it was your ceremony. It reflected your personalities and the values of your parents and friends. We celebrated your wedding at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, on the sand. What a beautiful day. We did all of our planning in Santa Barbara months before your big day. It all came together. Blessings in your future. Father Jerry
Alejandra R. Married on 05/05/2023
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Beautiful & Emotive
Father Jerry delivered such a wonderful ceremony, his message to us and to our families was beautiful and will be forever remembered. It meant so much to us and our loved ones. Loving, Funny and meaningful all at once.
Reminded us and reiterated what this is truly all about, beyond flowers, music and food, our union first and foremost. It was important to us to have God's message of love and friendship (with a bilingual touch ;) ) conveyed on this day especially and always. We will always refer back to it throughout our lives. So fortunate to have found him. Father Jerry is warm and funny and understood what we envisioned from our very first conversation with him.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Alejandra and Michael, we celebrated your wedding at the beautiful Summit House in Fullerton. Everything was really perfect. All of your 100+ guests were sitting on the edges of their seats as your ceremony moved forward. They hung on every word. Brandi, your coordinator, did wonderful work also. I am so happy that our paths crossed at such a happy time for you. Hugs to all. Father Jerry
Angeel C. Married on 03/26/2023
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Absolutely impeccable and perfect
Father Jerry was everything we been asking to complete our beautiful wedding day, we wanted to have a intimate and also spiritual ceremony with that little bit touch of religion & feel God’s presence more close to us, then Father Jerry came like an Angel from heaven and help us to have the most unforgettable memories ever; From the beginning he was clear with everything, responsible and professional, he also let us include our foot washing ceremony and give us a couple of suggestions of what we can do to perform better, he also were able to perform in English and Spanish, which for my guests, they were so happy be able to understand the meaning of his beautiful message, & I was just there thinking how happy I was and how honored our wedding was for the fact we have father Jerry officiating our big day!!
Thank you Father Jerry we will remember you for always ❤️
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Sylvia H. Married on 03/04/2023
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The Priest I was hoping to find
As a Catholic bride and a non-Catholic groom, I wanted to ensure I got what I wanted and my husband didn't feel pressured to hurry up and convert. Father Bellamy was amazing, funny, and personable, and I can't say enough about how it all turned out so wonderfully. He also gave us a great suggestion he calls "the rose," which we changed to be our own with jewelry for our moms. He also had us write notes to each other the morning of the wedding that he read, taking the pressure off us, nervous bride and groom. Thank you, Father Bellamy, from the bottom of our hearts! Mr. and Mrs. Roberts.
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Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Sylvia and Randy, it was such a wonderful experience to help you find and celebrate your wedding at the beautiful Presidio Chapel in Santa Barbara. There are only four Presidios, dating back to the 1770s and 1780s in California. I have performed weddings at all of them. What a historical and lasting memory you provided for your family and friends. Blessings, Father Jerry Bellamy
Natasha Married on 02/18/2023
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Father Bellamy is Amazing
Such a beautiful person. Fun, loving and hilarious. We planned our own wedding and without Father Bellamy it would have been a real dud. Almost all of the ceremony was his idea. We have a family that varies in religious practice. His sermon was beautiful. Just enough Christianity for the religious folks but not too preachy. Wonderful ideas for vows, gifts for mothers, etc. He truly made our day.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Natasha and Arthur:
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. Your ceremony was holy and at the same time, a hoot. But, remember, all I did was to help you find your ceremony that was hiding within your relationship. It really was YOUR ceremony. We just found it together. The Alice Keck Park in SB was spectacular that day. I look forward to seeing you in town. Father Jerry Bellamy
Marc D. Married on 02/07/2023
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Absolutely perfect!!!
Father Jerry is incredible! Our ceremony was EXACTLY what we pictured. He took the time to get to know us, our family, laugh with us, and tailored our wedding to exactly what we were looking for. We met a few times before the wedding, and had a final meeting at the Bellmond El Encanto hotel where we stayed. We were beyond satisfied with our experience and he exceeded our expectations! Thank you Father Jerry.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Marc and Yesenia- you came all the way from Riverside for your very simple and beautiful wedding in Santa Barbara. The 7 of us celebrated for the 700 who would have loved to have been invited. We will tell them of your love for each other. Father Jerry
Adri Married on 01/08/2023
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Delivered a Perfect Interfaith Ceremony in a Historic Chapel
My husband and I really wanted a ceremony that didn't feel like just a formality. We both had religious upbringings, but our families come from different faiths. We hoped that Father Bellamy could create a spiritual tone without being specific enough to risk stepping on anyone's personal beliefs. He did exactly that and so much more!
We first met with him in Santa Barbara, where we discussed what our ceremony would look and feel like. After the meeting, he emailed us an outline that we later used to run our rehearsal. The outline was so comprehensive that we managed to do everything without a coordinator, and we actually felt confident about it (which is saying a lot because I'm a big worrywart).
The ceremony took place at the Wee Kirk O' the Heather, a reproduction of a 14th-century Scottish church, on the grounds of Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA. Father Bellamy perfectly suited the Old World charm of the chapel, dressed in his traditional vestments.
Father Bellamy said all the right things. He has such a fun, quirky personality that puts everyone at ease, but he also masterfully created an environment in which we all felt spiritually in tune with each other and with God. After the ceremony, several of our guests remarked that the ceremony really touched them and that they felt like they were participating instead of just spectating. You absolutely will not regret hiring Father Bellamy!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Adri and Martin, you really brought both of your families and cultures together. Your mothers actually went to the front and read the selections you had chosen, English and Spanish. We were Catholic Christians and Mormons, all together, celebrating your love and commitment to each other. Thank you for your sharing your lives with all of us. Dios es Amor.
Kristen P. Married on 12/17/2022
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The Best Officiant Ever!
We loved having Father Jerry officiate our wedding! He was such a joy to work with and really made sure our ceremony was true to who we are. He eased our fears and answered all of our questions throughout the ceremony planning. We planned the ceremony together and it was so much fun, we pretty much started crying then and there! Father Jerry was a big hit with our family and friends. Half of our family speaks Spanish and it was great that he could do part of the ceremony in Spanish! Many of our other vendors also noted how great he was and said he was fantastic. We definitely would recommend Father Jerry to anyone who is looking for a profound, fun, and special ceremony!
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Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Kristen and Julian, yes, I have celebrated many, many weddings at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades/Malibu area, but your ceremony was so unique. You made it a point to include your different cultures and experiences. You celebrated your relationship and that was so important to your parents, your four grandparents, family and guests. You incorporated the "jumping of the broom", along with the traditions of the cord and coins. Blessings in your life together. Father Jerry
Ginny G. Married on 12/03/2022
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Enchanted Garden Ceremony
Father Jerry performed a very heartfelt ceremony in a beautiful garden setting, which he recommended. He added a bit of humor and engaged everyone. He was everything we expected and more!! We felt as if we had known him for years. We appreciated his professionalism and experience. We highly recommend him for any couple wanting a simple yet meaningful wedding ceremony.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Ginny and Ed, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. How wonderful of you traveling from Florida to plan and celebrate your ceremony. You had about 12 very special people present for your ceremony in Ojai. I hope to see you back in this area again. Blessings for your New Year. Father Jerry
Ty Gabriel Married on 11/26/2022
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Thanks Father Jerry!!
We were very, very fortunate to find Father Jerry!! In addition to the expected services, he also volunteered his own creative ideas (which we used) and helped make our day even more special. Thank you Father Jerry!!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Ty, you and your beautiful wife from Athens, Greece, made such a beautiful couple. Remember how the sun was shining through the leaves as you were making your promises of love to each other? It was a golden moment. It also turned out that I met your father more than 40 years ago when I was in the parishes. Blessings in your futures. Father Jerry
Ilse S. Married on 11/26/2022
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Father Jerry is the Best!
We were so pleased with Father Jerry as our officiant for our wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse - Mural Room! From the start of the ceremony planning, he was a joy to work with during the whole process. The wedding day was such a whirlwind but I can honestly say the ceremony was my favorite part and the part that I am able to remember in detail the most! Father Jerry made sure to take pressure off of us and keep our nerves to a minimum. He added light humor to the ceremony and everyone raved about him and the ceremony after. I highly recommend him so you have a memorable wedding ceremony too!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Ilse, thank you for sharing your feelings. It is interesting how your ceremony can be the most memorable part of your entire wedding day, if it is planned correctly. There were only 20 people present but they represented the hundreds of people who would have loved to be there. Even little Matthew did great work with the rings. I think he will remember that for the rest of his life. Blessing. You live in the SF Bay area, but remember that Santa Barbara can always be your second home. Father Jerry
Alicia Married on 11/11/2022
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Our Intimate yet personal wedding on 11.11.22
Father Jerry was the hit of our wedding. We came across Father Jerry while attending a friend’s wedding last year. Both my fiancé & I loved their ceremony & why, because of Father Jerry! Father Jerry made our memorable day special for us and guest. He was personable, very funny, conducted our ceremony both in English & Spanish, along with picking the perfect sermon for us. He also let us include certain religious rituals in our ceremony, which was very cool 😎 of him!!
We definitely got great feedback from our guests how much they really enjoyed our ceremony. They all thought Father Jerry was a perfect match to marry us!
We would highly recommended any of our friends who are either getting married for the 1st or last time to have Father Jerry marry them!
…our wedding was held in a private room for our closest family members & friends at a restaurant in Oxnard, Ca on a busy Friday night, November 11,2022. Father Jerry was right on time as planned …and of course the bride 👰♀️ was late (that would be me ) Father Jerry just assured me everything was fine, I was right on time & calmed my nerves..
Thank You Father Jerry.. you were awesome !!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Alicia and Mike: we celebrated your wedding at a great restaurant in Oxnard. Even the people in the restaurant, who were not guests, applauded for you. Everyone was praying for you, regardless of their religious backgrounds. You blessed Oxnard. It is great to know you and will see you at your friends' weddings in the future. Father Jerry
Jas Married on 11/04/2022
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Perfect for our Yosemite Wedding
Fr. Jerry responded to my Yelp message within a couple of days. He was very easy to talk to and did not waste any time in starting the planning process with us. He told us about his experience officiating weddings, which is extensive, and we set up a date to meet in person. Before meeting in person, Fr. Jerry was very responsive via Email and phone. We met in Santa Barbara and went over our ceremony plan. He had great recommendations for us and we pretty much went with everything. We wanted a Christian-based ceremony. We also wanted to include the Filipino tradition of the unity candle, veil, cord, and coins since I am Filipino. Fr. Jerry was very familiar with all of these requests and was able to incorporate them smoothly. Having a destination wedding in a national park can pose some amount of stress considering the drive time, unpredictable weather, fees, road closures, and just a general uncertainty of how everything will pan out. On the day of our ceremony, Fr. Jerry called me to reassure me that he was nearby and would be at our site as planned. He was not only on time for our ceremony, but he was early, and we were even able to start the ceremony a little earlier than planned, which worked out well for us. He really made the ceremony special and unique. Our guests even commented on some of the thoughtful things he did throughout the ceremony. I would definitely recommend Fr. Jerry to officiate a wedding.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Jassy and Zach: What a beautiful day we had on the valley floor of Yosemite, at the Yosemite Community Church. Yes, there was ice all around and some snow on the ground. All of us had tire chains but we missed the big snow event on 11/6/22. You brought your mixed religious and cultural family backgrounds together, into a wonderful, magical moment. It was great meeting, planning and celebrating together. Father Jerry
Trevor Married on 10/01/2022
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Fr. Jerry is an incredible officiant
Father Jerry was the best officiant we could have ever asked for! He married us in the Mural Room of the Santa Barbara Courthouse. He made our ceremony incredibly comfortable, spiritual, and light-hearted. He added elements to the ceremony that pleasantly surprised and delighted our families. Moments we will cherish for a lifetime. If he's available to officiate your wedding, you should not hesitate for a second to book him!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Trevor and Kellie, even though, by design, you had a small number of guests, they were the best ever. They merely reflected the two of you. All were involved. They brought the best of Manhattan Beach with them. Remember, Santa Barbara is now your second home, the town where your ceremony was performed. Father Bellamy
Brigid W. Married on 09/12/2022
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AMAZING incredible and perfect
Where do I start... Father Jerry is just THE BEST. At weddings, people usually talk about the food or the music. At my wedding, folks did not stop talking about what a great job Father Jerry did. He had the perfect balance of making people laugh and cry, myself included. He included our parents and made them feel special. He made our guests feel welcome as well. And he struck a great balance of making the ceremony feel very intimate without a lot of pressure on us as a couple. I can honestly say that working with Father Jerry was one of the best decisions I made in terms of planning our wedding.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Brigid and Youness, the great Central Valley of CA was even greater on the day of your wedding. What a wonderful living memory you gave to yourselves, family and friends. Blessings, Father Jerry Bellamy
Matthew G. Married on 09/10/2022
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An unforgettable ceremony!
Father Jerry exceeded the expectations we had for an officiant. My husband and I had a great introductory phone call with Father Jerry. He offered an in person planning session in beautiful Santa Barbara that allowed us to review all details and plans for the ceremony. Our family and friends will not stop sharing their positive memories of Father Jerry during our ceremony. I HIGHLY recommend him! We will truly cherish our special day and the great words Father Jerry shared with our family and friends…. Our ceremony was truly unforgettable. Thanks a Father Jerry!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Matthew and Taylor, it was a beautiful afternoon at the Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach. Both of your families and friends come from traditional back grounds, and they brought the best of who they are to your celebration. They reflected your love for each other. Thank you. Father Jerry Bellamy
Carolyn F. Married on 09/03/2022
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Great officiant!!
My husband and I used Father Jerry as our officiant for our wedding on 9/3/22 in San Francisco. We met with him several months prior in Santa Barbara, where he spent time getting to know us and helped us plan out the entire ceremony. He was very responsive throughout the planning process and would occasionally email us to check in during the months leading up to our ceremony. He was very professional, funny, and extremely charismatic. We really enjoyed the planning process and felt he made our ceremony personable with a few unique added touches that I have not seen in other wedding ceremonies before. We heard nothing but great things from our friends and family after the event and we would highly recommend him to all other couples looking for an officiant in CA!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Carolyn and David - your day was perhaps one of the most beautiful days, ever, at the St Francis Yacht Club in SF. Everything was perfect. You planned everything so beautifully. Sue and Gigi did great with their readings. I look forward to seeing you again in SB. You should schedule your trip for when Prince Harry and Megan will be in town. They will be living about three miles from here. Father Jerry
J J Married on 07/30/2022
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Fees like a lifelong friend
Fr. Bellamy is a total pro, but he will make you feel like a lifelong friend. He brings a perfect combination of humor, sentimentality, meaning, and (if you prefer) spirituality to a ceremony. It was so comforting knowing that everything in the ceremony would go perfectly under his guidance. I can't count how many people asked where we found him after the ceremony. He brought amazing levity and heart to the ceremony without stealing any of the spotlight in any way. He also had wonderful advice leading up to our wedding and really took the time to get to know us ahead of time. This was such a wonderful decision for us. I would recommend him to anyone.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
T and G. What a path you took. Living in Santa Clara, meeting in Santa Barbara to do the planning and then celebrating your wedding at the Swallow Creek Ranch in Cayucos, above Morro Bay. Your ceremony was about 10% bilingual. You set the tone and are totally responsible for such a successful wedding and day. I hope to see you again in SB. Father Jerry
Leanne G. Married on 07/15/2022
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Trust me when I say he is the ONLY person for the job!!! We were blessed to have Father Jerry marry us!
Father Jerry Bellamy was an angel sent from above when we started to plan our interfaith wedding ceremony. As a practicing Catholic marrying into a Jewish family, I was feeling extremely anxious about who would marry us in a way that honored both of our family’s traditions and cultures without offending anyone, or making people feel left out. Then we found Father Jerry. Everything suddenly became very clear. He had all the answers I was looking for and actually had a concrete game plan. He has designed beautiful interfaith ceremonies a million times, and all of a sudden, my worries turned into excitement and I knew in my heart we were in good hands.
He was such a calming presence and made my husband and I feel so at ease through the whole journey to the altar. I was so happy to find out he knew so much about my Catholic Filipino background and exactly how to integrate it with Jewish wedding traditions. I very clearly remember my shock when he said, “Do you know how long I’ve been doing Filipino/Jewish weddings?? Decades!” There are very few people on the planet who can say that and actually execute a beautiful ceremony combining very different cultures. We knew we’d found our person.
A few months before the wedding, he sat down with us for hours in-person to plan every last detail of the ceremony so that we felt 110% comfortable and very excited. He really was the answer to all of my prayers, and come wedding day, everyone immediately understood why we chose him. His words about love were incredibly moving and he was hilarious at the same time.
Father Jerry was the best wedding decision we made. And fun fact, he’s done a ton of celebrity weddings! I promise you won’t find anyone better. He really is the best of the best!!!
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Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
You know, your ceremony, and your entire wedding day, was a true celebration, of the two of you, your families and friends, and cultures. You are the reason it all went so well. I know I played a small role. I helped you unlock the ceremony that was hiding within your relationship. The bridge between the two of you became the bridge for everyone there to become one supportive, celebrating family. Remember, Santa Barbara is now your home. Visit often . . . Father Jerry Bellamy
Matt Married on 07/02/2022
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Dream Wedding With Father Jerry
Our wedding was early July at Trump National Tolf course in Palos Verdes, CA. After searching around for the perfect minister to perform our ceremony, we found beyond perfect with Father Jerry. From the initial introductory telephone call, we know he was the one we wanted to conduct our ceremony. Father Jerry was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with planning our dream ceremony. We met with him a few weeks before the wedding so he could learn more about us as a couple and completely customize the ceremony to us and our desires. The wedding ceremony was amazing and we have Father Jerry to thank for it. All of our family and guests are still raving about how great he was and how it seemed as if he had known us for years. More importantly, my wife and I are still talking about how special he made our moment at the altar. I highly recommend Father Jerry for your big day.
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Matt and Roxy: What great work both of you did to prepare such a beautiful day and celebration. How great it was to bring the Armenian Orthodox and Roman traditions together that day. Each member of your families was so overjoyed at combining the two religious traditions. Let's stay in touch. Father Jerry
Mary E. Married on 06/17/2022
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Unforgettable and lovely!!
Father Jerry Bellamy was absolutely unforgettable. His words were so touching and his jokes added a perfect touch (especially for our nerves)! I am so grateful we were able to have him as our officiant!
Father Jerry Bellamy's reply:
Mary and Mitchell: Thank you so much for your review. We did all of it as a team and planned every step and word. The Zaca Mesa Winery was brilliant that day. Let's stay in touch. Father jerry
