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WEDDING OFFICIANT
Weddings are Personal
Words matter. . .
All of our couples want the same, special feeling at their wedding. And we know each couple brings their own unique story, emotions, beliefs, and expectations so we like to incorporate all these into their ceremonies.
About Us
Rev Steve Beck
Steve is an ordained non-denominational Minister/Officiant who has been performing weddings for 24 years. He is an exceptional communicator emphasizing the importance of customer service. Personal connection between Steve and his couples is essential, his concern is to focus on each couple's personal, emotional, and spiritual needs. He has the uncanny ability to keep nervous couples and family calm during the wedding and a natural laid back attitude to seem like he's known you forever.
Sonya Beck - admin
Sonya is Steve's bride of ALMOST 28 years and a wedding florist by trade so she understands that planning weddings can be stressful. As the main administrator and scheduler for Rev Beck (the "Keeper" of the calendar), she knows the importance of timely communication and helpful direction. For many couples, she is the first to talk or email with. She will keep couples on track from the first meeting, to finalizing ceremony details and answering questions, to the signing and mailing of the marriage license.
Specialty Wedding Ceremonies
Sand Ceremony
The Wedding Sand Ceremony has become a popular way to celebrate the joining of two lives but also a perfect way when blending children into a new family relationship. The bottle provides a wonderful keepsake that will last a lifetime.
Wine Ceremony
Like the Wedding Sand Ceremony, the Wine Ceremony is another way to unite and toast to the blending of two lives into one . . .
"LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE DEEPLY"
Bourbon Blending Ceremony
The Bourbon Blending Ceremony is for the spirits connoisseur and the perfect blended keepsake bottle for toasting after the wedding or on your one year anniversary.
Love Letter/Vow Renewal Box
A love letter exchange is a romantic ceremony that will serve as a lasting reminder of the commitments made to one another. Heartfelt letters, encapsulating your thoughts and feelings are locked away in a wine box to be revealed on an anniversary.
Lasso
The Lasso is associated with a wedding prayer during the ceremony. As part of the ceremony to symbolize unity, a large loop of rosary beads is placed in a figure eight shape around the necks of the couple after they have exchanged their vows.
Arras Coins/13 Coins
Arras Coins/13 Coins
Arras in Spanish means pledge. Thirteen coins (arras) are given by the groom to the bride during the wedding ceremony. The groom giving the coins signifies his willingness to support her and trust in him.
Memorial Candle
Memorial Candle
Arras Coins/13 Coins
A memorial candle can be a great way to celebrate the life of a lost loved one, and bring joy and comfort to family and loved ones, by enabling the ritual of remembrance to be perpetuated and acandle lit each day to ease the pain of loss.
Rose Ceremony
Memorial Candle
Rose Ceremony
The bride and groom exchange two red roses, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other throughout their entire married life.
Dove Release
Memorial Candle
Rose Ceremony
The use of snow white doves at weddings can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman times when doves were gifted from the bride to the groom. The appearance of the snow white dove came to symbolize holiness, innocence and fidelity.
Unity Candle
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
A Christian wedding tradition is the lighting of the unity candle. The set-up includes three candles: one that represents the bride, one that represents the groom, and one that represents their covenant marriage.
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
The release of live butterflies at wedding ceremonies lends a beautiful meaning to the auspicious occasion. It signifies the beginning of a new life as two people come together to share their joys and sorrows with each other.
Handfasting
Butterfly Release
Jumping the Broom
Handfasting is an ancient roman and Celtic wedding tradition which involves tying the bride and Groom’s hands together to symbolize coming together and remaining together.
Jumping the Broom
Breaking the Glass
Jumping the Broom
Jumping over the broom symbolized wedded love defying evil and witchcraft. The practice may also be related to a British version of carrying the bride over the threshold.
Loving Cup
Breaking the Glass
Breaking the Glass
The Loving Cup ceremony is for the bride and groom to share their first drink together as wife and husband, showing the coming together of two families. The cup can be passed down from generation to generation, ensuring happiness and good fortune to all who drink from it.
Breaking the Glass
Breaking the Glass
Breaking the Glass
Couples include this tradition in their wedding ceremony as it symbolizes the absolute finality of the marital covenant.
Good questions to Ask
What type of marriage license do we need?
There are two types of marriage licenses in the State of California - Public or Confidential. Confidential does not require a witnesses signature.
How do we get a Marriage License?
To obtain a marriage license for your wedding, the couple must appear together at the Clerk-Recorder's Office of their county of choice. The license is good within any county in the State of California. The couple must be unmarried and both 18 years old (proof with a valid photo ID like a driver's license, green card or passport).
COVID-19 has changed a few things for the counties, so please contact the county you wish to obtain your marriage license. Sooner rather than later is always best.
How do we get a Marriage License?
To obtain a marriage license for your wedding, the couple must appear together at the Clerk-Recorder's Office of their county of choice. The license is good within any county in the State of California. The couple must be unmarried and both 18 years old (proof with a valid photo ID like a driver's license, green card or passport).
COVID-19 has changed a few things for the counties, so please contact the county you wish to obtain your marriage license. Sooner rather than later is always best.
How long is the Marriage License good for?
The license is valid for 90 days and can be used anywhere in California. If the license expires unused, another license must be purchased before your wedding. The officiant cannot obtain one for you.
Who files the license after the wedding?
Once the couple hands over their marriage license to the officiant, it is the responsibility of the officiant to get the witnesses signatures, complete and mail the license back to the county for recording. It is NOT returned to the couple after the ceremony.
Does the minister/officiant send us a copy of the license?
Beginning January 2010, marriage licenses are no longer considered PUBLIC RECORD, and only authorized individuals are permitted to request a copy of the recorded marriage license.
Is there anything we need to do for the ceremony?
It is completely up to you and what you would like in your wedding ceremony. Some couples like it very simple and others go all out. You can add in various specialty ceremonies like the sand or wine ceremony and Steve as your wedding officiant can help design the perfect ceremony.
Do we need the minister/officiant to be at the rehearsal?
Not necessarily. Remember the minister/officiant can line up your wedding party for the processional "walk-out" during the rehearsal but he will not be able to help with this on the wedding day because he will be standing at the altar.
A lot of venues we work with have amazing coordinators who can assist with the processional, and we highly recommend using their expert services.
But in saying this, each couple and each wedding situation is different, so we can help you decide if you will require your minister/officiant at your rehearsal.
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