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Emalee H. Sent on 05/25/2023He was the first vendor we booked - we knew he was the man for the job!
Jon was the absolute best officiant we could have ever asked with! He worked with us over the months leading up to the wedding on the order of service for the ceremony (including picking out our vows) and it ended up being absolutely wonderful!
You can tell he knows what he's doing and feels comfortable speaking in front of large crowds (200 people for us). He had the perfect balance of serious and humorous to lighten the mood -- which is honestly needed in such a serious moment, sometimes ceremonies can feel rather stuffy especially if you're not writing your own vows.
We had so many people come up to us during the reception telling us how great our officiant was and we couldn't agree more. You can't go wrong with having a professional marry you and your soulmate, especially Jon! -
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Ode Sent on 02/10/2024Amazing and Accommodating Officiant
We needed an officiant in a very short period of time for our wedding and Jon came through for us in an amazing way. He was very responsive during the build up to the big day, as well as accommodating due to the last minute nature of the request. He worked with us through out the days leading up to the wedding to ensure the wedding went according to our preferences and values.
On the of the wedding day, he delivered! He was kind, funny and made sure the ceremony went smoothly. He arrived on time, was very knowledgeable about what to do with our license and also submitted it for us in time with no hiccups and we got our certificate a few weeks after. I will highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for an officiant for your wedding. -
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Tony Sent on 12/08/2023The Best Officiant Out There!
After combing through several wedding review sites, such as you are probably doing right now, my fiancé and I came across Jon’s website. After our initial Zoom meeting with him, we felt very comfortable with choosing him as our officiant. He’s professional, warm, flexible, courteous, charming and compassionate. He’s been doing this for many years now and it shows. The entire process from A to Z was seamless and he guided us through every step of the way. We eventually opted to write our own vows, but he was prepared with several to choose from. For the ceremony we wanted a hint of spirit and religion, but not too much, and Jon certainly delivered. He’s a natural up there and it made us feel as relaxed as possible. It definitely felt like he was in our corner giving us support and encouragement in his own way on the most special day of our lives. We would highly recommend Jon’s services to anyone getting married, you won’t regret it! -
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Catherine B. Sent on 12/14/2023Great Officiant!
I would absolutely recommend Jon as an officiant! Jon's process for planning the ceremony was so helpful in guiding us through the decisions to make sure our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. He provided some example readings when we were unsure of what we wanted and they helped us find the perfect reading. The ceremony ran so smoothly and some of our guest commented on how much they loved it -
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Rosanne M. Sent on 08/29/2023Fun and Memorable
Jon Olson was the perfect officiant for our wedding. We first found him on Google while searching for Wedding Officiants in Redondo Beach. He is friendly, humorous and professional. My husband and I really enjoyed listening to his speech/advice on how to make a marriage last. It was realistic and practical. He has such a cool vibe. It didn't matter if the mood/tone of the wedding was heartwarming, serious or full of laughter he was able to adjust his speech and provide us with a fun and memorable experience. -
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Sarge L. Sent on 10/13/2023Personable, Reliable and Great Presentation
We contacted Jon after reading reviews online. He responded right away. Set up a call to get to know us and was super engaged with our vision. At the wedding he showed up on time, had an incredible speaking voice with inflection and emotion. It was perfect. We are also two men getting married and he was very inclusive for LGBTQ. -
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William B. Sent on 07/07/2023Exceptional!
Jon is exceptional, a rare person with a rare talent! My partner and I wanted to do things “Off-the Cuff” and have a very spontaneous wedding (no rehearsals, no written vows, just wing it and have fun with each other). We both have a good sense of humor and wanted to pick and joke with each other during vows and Jon easily kept up with us as we turned our wedding vows into something akin to a roller-coaster ride with twists and turns and lots and lots of FUN! Jon was simply amazing with his natural ability to just join in the fun and hop on the ride with us. And we even found out that Jon has his own sense of humor! He jumped right in and made us laugh with his own spontaneous comments. Jon is truly an amazing person and Officiate! He is well deserving of every 5 star rating he gets. That being said, we will gratefully and lovingly add our own 5 star rating to the others who have been so very blessed to have him as their officiate. Just get Jon for your special day and then relax and leave the rest to this true professional. The moment we got him for our wedding, all our concerns or worries about anything vanished. He has a rare talent for helping people get focused and relaxed. Boy did we need that! Simply stated, he was by far the “best wedding gift” we could have gotten for our special day! -
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Patrick G. Sent on 05/04/2023
Best Officiant!
Choosing someone to marry us was a major concern for my wife and I when we were planning our wedding. We had been looking at different places for several weeks, but no one really seemed like the right fit. We eventually came across Jon Olson and given his expansive amount of experience, we decided to go with him. It ended up being one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. Jon was professional and attentive. He understood the demands and stress that come from wedding planning and he made every accommodation he could to make the experience more manageable for us. Jon took the time to get to know us, and answered all of the questions and concerns we had. It was evident that he truly was an expert in his field and this put us at ease.
On the big day, Jon arrived early and was the epitome of professional throughout the entire ceremony. He did a wonderful job of incorporating all the elements we wanted into our ceremony while keeping it lively and engaging. After the ceremony and in the days and weeks following our wedding, dozens of friends and family members commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and Jon’s message. We cannot thank Jon enough for being a part of our wedding and being a major reason why it was everything we wanted and more. -
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Irina Sent on 02/11/2023
Professional and detail-oriented!
Jon Olson was "the one" to officiate our wedding! We were very pleased with how professional he was, and how smooth the ceremony drafting process was. He tailored the ceremony to our preferences and was very detail oriented in regards to wording, correct order, etc. I also appreciated him opening with an anecdote - it really helped to relieve my anxiousness approaching the ceremony. -
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Cristina B. Sent on 11/09/2022Wonderful officiant!
Jon was a wonderful officiant at our October wedding! It is so easy to get lost in the details of the reception (colors, signage, flowers, etc.) that sometimes it felt like the ceremony can fall on the back-burner from a planning perspective. My husband and I had our initial call with Jon, and he really got us so focused and excited about the ceremony. He presented us with terrific options ranging from secular to religious, and then also worked with us to incorporate our cultural traditions in a way that was really special to our families. He was on time, upbeat, super kind to all of our bridal party, and gave us advice during the ceremony that our guests still remember and quote to us! Just a lovely experience and would recommend to any couple who wants to entrust their wedding ceremony to a professional. -
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Stephanie W. Sent on 10/18/2022He's the best!
We had a small wedding on 10/15/22.
I honestly was clueless about all things wedding planning, but I knew I wanted to find an AMAZING officiant, even with our budget limitations.
I believe I just found Jon through Yelp. He is listed as the best officiant around. This was important to me because I knew he would make the ceremony special, personalized, and if anything went wrong (which of course it did, because Murphys Law,) he kept everything on the rails with professionalism, kindness, and a smile.
He was there through the entire process with all my anxious questions. He was especially helpful are reassuring about the process of marriage licsense and changing of my name.
They way he asked us questions, created a worksheet and order of service for OUR ceremony. It was very special and personalized.
Do not hesitate to hire Jon if you want a special service with a personal touch, heart. All of our guests loved him, and we love him too!
Thanks for your work, Jon! -
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Cici C. Sent on 11/01/2022Professional and personal!
We hired Jon for our wedding this past October and had a great experience! He was always responsive whenever I reached out to him (and if he wasn't, it was cuz my email went to spam accidentally, oops!) and very thorough in giving us all the information we needed. Once we were officially on his books, he sent over a worksheet for us to fill out ahead of our call together to go over ceremony planning. Anything we weren't too sure about, we were able to rely on Jon's expertise to help guide us and give suggestions on what to do for the ceremony to help make it feel more personalized to us as a couple.
On the day of the wedding (no rehearsal prior as there was no wedding party), Jon was a calming and reassuring presence. The ceremony was beautiful, well-spoken and well-paced (we received some compliments from guests afterwards as well). I don't think we could've asked for a better officiant--if it wasn't already apparent, I highly recommend booking Jon to officiate your wedding! -
Jen Sent on 09/20/2022
Personable, Professional, and we Received Compliments on his Service!
We were married in July 2022 and John was so amazing and personable. We had so many remarks about how wonderful his sermon was and how personable he was to us as a couple. We chatted with him a few times over the phone before we got married and he did amazing delivering on the non-denominational service that was respective of my religious beliefs and also respective of my husband's beliefs (they are different). He was so much more than any 'rent-an-officient,' and we really felt seen and special on our day. Thanks Jon! -
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Florence C. Sent on 10/19/2022A perfect wedding ceremony
As someone who has not attended many weddings myself, we had no idea where to start or how ceremonies typically go. Since our initial phone call, Jon was always kind, patient, knowledgeable, and approachable throughout the entire process. He is detail-oriented and fast at replying our inquiries and questions. Jon made great efforts to truly understand what we wanted (and didn’t want) and to get to know us as a couple, which helped make our ceremony feel personable and not generic. He is a natural at public speaking and helped us create our dream wedding ceremony and a memorable time for our guests.
Thank you Jon! -
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Kelly S. Sent on 08/19/2020
Professional, organized and a helpful guide!
Jon officiated our elopement amidst all of the challenges that the COVID presented us. When we made the decision to elope, it was a difficult one, as we had dreamed of a wedding that included all of our family and friends. We wanted to find an officiant that would help us feel comfortable in answering lots of questions and help to navigate the challenges of this crazy time.
From the start, Jon was very accommodating with helping us choose a date, helping us navigate the marriage license process (which was not easy during the pandemic) and guiding our ceremony structure while leaving us with the perfect amount of autonomy. He is organized and experienced and his calm demeanor takes away any anxiety and stress that might come with wedding planning.
On the day of our ceremony, Jon was prompt and prepared to guide us through the best day of our lives! He added special touches to the ceremony that made it even more meaningful to us and you could tell that he really took the time to (virtually) get to know us.
After the wedding, he took care of sending in our marriage license and made sure to communicate a copy and next steps with us.
We are truly grateful that we had a professional like Jon to guide us through a process that neither of us knew anything about. We cannot recommend him enough! -
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