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The Socal Wedding Officiant

The Socal Wedding Officiant

San Diego, CA
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    Eric B. Sent on 11/15/2023
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    Chad Richards Wedding Ceremony Review - 11/04/2023

    We had the pleasure of working with Chad to create our perfect wedding ceremony. We wanted a non-denominational ceremony that paid homage to each of our family's religions and unique wedding traditions. Chad worked with us to build a ceremony that felt balanced and wholesome for both of our families, without being overly religious in general (which was important to us). On the wedding day, Chad was overall very professional and courteous, and he brought an energy that helped us relax and enjoy the moment. The result was an incredibly powerful ceremony that our guests are still talking about! We could not be happier we chose to work with Chad - we highly recommend him for your wedding if you want a unique and memorable ceremony!
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    Megan B. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    We are so happy we chose Pastor Chad as our officiant!

    We are so happy we went with Pastor Chad as our officiant! He took into account everything we wanted for our ceremony, kept our friends and family engaged, and made it personal to us. We received multiple compliments on our ceremony and how great our officiant was. We also did premarital counseling with Pastor Chad which was super beneficial. Highly recommend him for your wedding!
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    Jessica S. Sent on 10/22/2023
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    Wonderful officiant!

    Chad was great. Loved the service and how he included humor and fun! Definitely recommend.
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    Josh Sent on 08/20/2023
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    Simply amazing!

    Chad was an incredible officiant!
    We met with him a few months before the wedding to get to know us so he could make a bespoke ceremony just for us. We are not religious but he gave us options to add more or less religious narratives.

    He added much needed humour to our ceremony as I was crying non-stop.
    He told great stories and lessons and really made the ceremony special. He made everyone feel part of the ceremony.

    We had multiple guests say how impressed they were with Chad.

    If you are considering going with Chad and the SoCal Wedding Officiant team you will be glad you did.

    Chad, thank you so much for making our day so special!

    Josh & Amy
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    Breana W. Sent on 05/31/2023
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    Amazing experience

    Chad was absolutely amazing at our wedding! He was so wonderful and did a great job. He told our story beautifully. I’m so happy that we went with him. Definitely recommend to anyone getting married.
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    Ashley L. Sent on 07/23/2023
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    A Seamless and Personal Experience

    Choosing a wedding officiant is no small task as they play a pivotal role in shaping one of the most important moments of your lives. When my partner and I decided to tie the knot, we were fortunate enough to find Pastor Chad who made the entire process not just smooth but also personal. From the moment we met him, it was evident that we were in good hands.

    He expertly navigated us through the necessary steps before and after the ceremony, ensuring that our marriage would be official without any hiccups. His wedding ceremony “homework” was brilliantly designed, making it incredibly easy for us to provide him with all the essential details. This ensured that the sermon he delivered was not just beautiful but also tailor-made, as if he had known us both forever. It was heartwarming to witness the seamless integration of our love story into his sermon, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

    We wanted a ceremony that was meaningful and intimate but we hesitated to ask a friend to handle such an important responsibility. Thankfully, Pastor Chad stepped in and filled that role with grace and sincerity. He took the time to get to know us, to understand our journey as a couple, and to genuinely connect with our love story. The result was a ceremony that felt uniquely tailored to our relationship, evoking tears of joy and heartfelt smiles from us and our guests.

    If you are seeking a wedding officiant who will not only make the process seamless but also infuse your ceremony with a personal touch, we highly recommend Pastor Chad. You can rest assured that your special day will be filled with love, warmth, and memories that will last a lifetime. We are grateful for his role in making our wedding ceremony so special!
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    Christopher R. Sent on 05/01/2023
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    This Pastor is the Master!

    Chad was amazing since our first meeting! We interviewed several officiants and he was by far the most impressive. I was hesitant about the optional pre-marital counseling portion but took the advice from my parents and in laws and decided to go for it. Chad’s ability to make my wife and I extremely comfortable and open about discussing the important parts of a marriage was really appreciated. I think he truly helped give us the tools to start a successful, happy marriage. At the ceremony, he knocked it out of the park. He did a great job catering the ceremony to our personalities. I can’t recommend his services enough!
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    Morgan B. Sent on 06/02/2023
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    Amazing and exactly what we wanted

    The ceremony with Chad was incredible. He took our words and made them his own and everyone was blown away. Many people came up to us afterwards asking where we found Chad because it was such a good personal ceremony.
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    Taylor D. Sent on 11/01/2022
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    Fantastic Ceremony!!

    Chad officiated our wedding this past October and did not disappoint!! He was extremely professional and worked with us to understand exactly what type of ceremony we wanted. He then prepared an incredibly personalized ceremony that focused on us as a couple and the history of our relationship. It was such a unique approach and we received so many compliments from family and friends.

    Chad will help make the ceremony planning process a breeze and you can be confident that he will deliver a very sentimental yet modern ceremony. Would absolutely recommend him!!
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    Loralyn Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Amazing pastor and marriage counselor

    Pastor Chad was beyond amazing! We had the pleasure of working with him during marriage counseling as well as have him lead our ceremony as the officiant. Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have found him. He made our wedding so special! Working with him through our marriage counseling, we had the pleasure of getting to know him on a more personal level prior to the wedding. He is so professional and just an overall kind and and personable person. We highly recommend him if you’re looking for a great officiant for your wedding.
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    Priscilla R. Sent on 09/17/2022
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    Amazing Officiant!!

    Chad is so awesome to work with! He did an amazing job officiating my wedding and would highly recommend!
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    Angelica Sent on 10/29/2022
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    Amazing Officiant

    We had a meeting with Chad and really enjoyed talking to him. He made us feel comfortable on our wedding day. We never mentioned anything about phones being on or off during our wedding, but very thankful that he announced prior to keep phones low during the ceremony.
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    Rachel Sent on 08/18/2022
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    The perfect officiant!!

    Chad was an absolute blessing on our big day. When we first met him, he was welcoming, warm, and seemed genuinely interested in our relationship. On our big day, he had a magic way of both getting laughs from our guests, while making it feel like the intimate, unity ceremony we wanted. He spoke directly to my partner and I while reciting what marriage meant, requires, and provides. I couldn’t give higher praise or recommend him more.
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    Josie S. Sent on 08/02/2022
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    An Amazing Officiant!

    Chad did a phenomenal job at our ceremony. We luckily had premarital sessions with Chad and truly got to know each other. He personalizes everything and creates a ceremony that is truly just for you and your spouse. I received countless compliments on how beautiful the ceremony was and how unique it was because of how customized it was. We can’t thank Chad enough for being a part of our special day!
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    Lauren P. Sent on 09/02/2022
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    Perfect ceremony!

    Thank you Chad so much for an incredible ceremony! Chad was recommended through my wedding planner, and it was easy right from the beginning. Chad is very professional, organized, and communicative which helped so much in laying down the foundation for the ceremony. It was one part of the planning process that did not cause additional stress at all. We did a call early in the process and he very much understood our vision and goals for the wedding.
    I was so happy to see him on wedding day, he made the process more fun. Our wedding was last week, Friday 8/26/22, and it was beautiful thanks to Chad! The service felt so personal and special. We received many compliments on our officiant from our families who kept asking if we had known each other for years.
    We are so happy - thank you again Chad !! 100% recommend
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    Kathryn C. Sent on 06/07/2022
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    Amazing Officiant

    Chad made our wedding day so special. He was able to take what we wrote about each other and craft a beautiful ceremony. He's a great public speaker that even had our guests laughing at times. 10/10 recommend using him for your special day!
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    Alyssa L. Sent on 05/27/2022
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    Personalized experience which made it 10x better

    Chad is the absolute best! He took his time to get to know us beforehand in a zoom call. He was so thorough in explaining the process. I have a few friends getting married currently and are so surprised that we found someone who gets to know us beforehand. A gem! When the big day came he did his part so beautifully. Not only was everything so eloquent but he made the guests laugh. Can’t say enough good things about Pastor Chad. We really could not have picked anyone better for this. Thank you thank you thank you!
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    Lauren M. Sent on 06/03/2022
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    Simply the best!

    Wow! Chad was truly the perfect match for our wedding ceremony! First and foremost have to say he is incredibly personable and my husband and I were so excited after we had our initial meeting. He took time to ask us about our religious journey. We were honest and told him our story and he did so well to accommodate us. My husband and I are not extremely religious by any means; however, we welcomed the presence of god in our ceremony. Chad really listens! And made our ceremony the perfect balance. I must also say that Chad valued our story. My husband and I dated for eleven years before sealing the deal and we wanted to make sure that our history was presented in our ceremony! And man did Chad do a beautiful job! He asked us questions in our wedding homework that truly captured the essence of us. Even now we are still getting comments from friends and family about how amazing our officiant was! Take it from us… your search is over. Chad is the right choice to deliver a wonderful experience for you and your family!!!
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    Greg S. Sent on 09/13/2020
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    Best Officiant Ever

    Chad is absolutely amazing. He is so helpful and responsive leading up to your wedding date. He gets to know the both of you and makes the ceremony personal, meaningful, and funny. Chad was always quick to respond to any questions we had and super helpful figuring out the ceremony and vows. He makes the ceremony more sincere and lighthearted at the same time, some might say he's a magician. At the end of it all we were so glad we had decided to go with Chad he made our wedding complete.
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    Kaelin M. Sent on 03/08/2022
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    Great Officiant

    My husband and I come from different religious backgrounds (both Christian though different denominations) and knew we wanted a relaxed ceremony that incorporated our faith. Chad did this perfectly for us. The ceremony was personal, funny, and beautiful. We had multiple guests asking where we had found him, and if he had his own church service! He made us feel comfortable throughout the process and invested time in knowing us as individuals and as a couple. Thank you, Chad
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    James F. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Best out there

    Chad is amazing. My wife and I connected with him so quickly and he is super laid back and easy to get along with. We ended up even having Chad do our premarital counseling and it was TOTALLY worth the money. I would highly recommend using Chad for your wedding. We also did counseling with him too so we got to spend a lot of time together so it felt like our ceremony was even more special and personal. After the ceremony friends and family came up asking us who the officiant was and how we knew Chad because we all seemed like we were friends for a long time. If your shopping for an officiant and want a fun, laid back but serious and loving ceremony, look no further; Chad is your man, you will not be disappointed.

    Thanks so much for being a part of our wedding day and making it so special !
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    Brittney A. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    Chad is the man

    As I was planning, I was having a hard time choosing and officiant. I didn't want our ceremony to be drawn out and boring. Chad came recommended to us from a friend and our first interaction with Chad made me rest assured that we found our guy. He took the time to get to know us and made our ceremony short and sweet but still told our love story. We received many compliments about Chad from our guests and based on that way he spoke, many people thought that he was our one time friend! If you're looking for a fun officiant, Chad is your dude!
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    Lauren Sent on 10/03/2021
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    Best officiant ever!!

    Chad is the best officiant! We were worried about looking for an officiant and not knowing how to choose one, since this role is so prominent in a wedding. We immediately clicked with Chad and knew right away he was perfect to marry us. He kept the ceremony short, but fit so many meaningful words into it. He really took his time to get to know us and make our ceremony perfect. He also filed our license for us, which was one less thing we had to worry about amidst all the wedding stress! Thank you, Chad!!
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    Michael T. Sent on 09/25/2021
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    Highly Recommend

    Chad was a great officiator for our wedding. He was very communicative throughout the process leading up to the wedding any time we had any questions or concerns. He did a great job with the actual ceremony and our guests had a lot of positive feedback about him. We would highly recommend Chad.
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