Love is Weddings

Your wedding, told in your words.

Ceremonies & Pricing

A ceremony as unique as your love story.

Your wedding ceremony should reflect who you are as a couple. Whether you envision something simple and intimate, elegant and traditional, or completely personalized, we offer a variety of ceremony options to help create a meaningful experience that feels authentically yours.

No one else will ever share the vows you will share. Whatever we do in the creation of your ceremony, it should reflect the perfection of the life you are creating together.

Of course, if you want to spend more effort on celebrating your union and less time selecting words, you can always opt for one of my many pre-written ceremonies. Religious or non-religious, recommitment ceremonies and non-traditional themes are all available. We can discuss what works best for you during our Zoom consultation.

The "It's All Love" experience

Custom Ceremony

As you undertake your marriage — a marriage that will be as unique as the two of you — it seems fitting to offer you the widest range of possibilities for the actual ceremony.

We begin with your Love Story. One of the things I love to do with my couples is have them tell me how they met, sometimes together, sometimes individually. When those two views are put together, guests love it — and so do you. Your ceremony becomes a reflection of who you are as a couple.

From there we add whatever belongs: personal vows, readings, prayers, words to family and friends, and any unity ritual you desire. Religious or non-religious, recommitment ceremonies and non-traditional themes are all available.

Simple, sincere, unhurried

Elopement

For many couples my pre-written Elopement Ceremony is ideal. It’s a beautiful, non-religious ceremony that is perfect for those who want to spend more effort on celebrating your union and less time selecting words.

You can even add your personal vows and we are ready to go. You select from religious or non-religious ceremonies, non-traditional or even recommitment ceremonies. This is your wedding — you should have the options you want.

If you do not have a venue and want to go easy on your budget, I have two beautiful settings right here at my home in Fallbrook. Each one easily supports up to twenty guests.

Our exclusive build-your-own package

Wedding Choices

My exclusive “Wedding Choices” package puts you in complete control of what is said. You will receive, via e-mail, a package containing every element of a wedding you could desire. As you scroll through the package, simply delete what you do not want in your wedding. What remains is your unique ceremony.

Choices include vow styles, readings, scripture, prayers, words to family and friends, and rituals — and you do it right from your computer. No one else will ever share the vows you will share. This can be your completed ceremony or a starting point.

There is also a place within Wedding Choices which honors a new blended family, and a moment to remember family members who have passed on yet remain an essential part of who we are.

Ceremony options

Three ways to say I do.

Love Is, Weddings also offers recommitment, deployment, and other ceremonies upon request. Every package includes attention to detail, customized vows, and no-hassle ceremonies.

Going all-out

It’s All Love

$625

If you’re going all-out, this is the ceremony for you.

Most chosen

Make It Yours

$525

By far the majority of my couples select this package — a beautiful way to have an affordable personalized ceremony.

Simple & sincere

Elopement Ceremony

from

$425

For many couples my pre-written Elopement Ceremony is ideal. You can even add your personal vows and we are ready to go.

Love Is, Weddings also offers recommitment, deployment, and other ceremonies upon request. Every package includes attention to detail, customized vows, and no-hassle ceremonies.

Your go-to person

Simple, rewarding, hassle-
free.

As a professional wedding officiant, my goal is to work with you to create the perfect ceremony — one which reflects who you are as a couple. I offer no-obligation consultations to learn what’s important to you, then help you incorporate your special touches into your wedding ceremony.

Threading your way through the details of planning is sometimes very challenging. What would it be like if you had a “go-to” person to help you untangle the details? That’s just what you get with Love Is, Weddings.

 
You don’t have to know the answers. That’s what I’m here for — to help you have the perfect ceremony without drama.

Selecting an officiant

Price is part of the equation —
only part.

Love Is, Weddings.

“Reverend Brian was great, he is so kind and made everything so easy. He gave us great advice and provided many examples of different ceremony styles for us to browse through. He also reminded us to get our marriage license application on time.” — Breanna H.

— Breanna H.

Ceremonies within your ceremony

Small rituals, lasting meaning.

As for those ceremonies within your wedding vows, these too can be almost unlimited — but let me offer just a few ideas. Or create your own depiction of what your commitment means to you today, tomorrow, and forever.

01

The Unity Candle

The Unity Candle can be for the two of you exclusively, or it may include other members of your family to reflect a new oneness. In many cultures the mothers light your individual candles. A word of caution — live flames can be tricky outdoors, and battery candles make a lovely substitute.

02

The Rose Ceremony

The sharing of flowers is an ancient expression of love. At the conclusion of your vows, I present you with a beautiful rose to symbolize your first gift as a couple. You then share that rose with your new spouse to symbolize your willingness to give to each other. Another version is to present flowers to your parents — always an “Ah” moment for your guests.

03

The Sand Ceremony

Perfect for two people to demonstrate the joining of their lives, or to represent the blending of families. The Sand Ceremony can include children, friends, or other loved ones, underscoring the unification of intentions while retaining your individuality.

04

The Ribbon Ceremony (Handfasting)

Traditional to many faiths, adaptable to any wedding as a symbol of a committed union. After your vows, the officiant — or even your parents — loosely bind your hands to display your joining. This is the root of the phrase “tying the knot.”

05

Ring Warming

If you want to incorporate all of your guests rather than have them be spectators, your rings are secured to a pillow and passed among the guests to bless them with love before they are exchanged.

06

Presenting Gifts

Presenting small but meaningful gifts to parents, children or other important family members can be a touching ritual — a quiet way of saying “I honor you.”

Honoring family

Everyone who matters has
a place.

If you would like to include children from one or both sides, there is a place within Wedding Choices which honors your new family and underscores that while you are getting married, your children are an essential part of your union.

Often we have family members who have passed on, yet who are still an essential part of who we are. They too have a place in your wedding, if you choose. We can take a moment to reflect upon their importance in your lives.

Beyond the traditional

Renewals, destinations &
out-of-the-box celebrations.

Recommitment Ceremonies

One of the most loving things a couple can do is to renew their vows. A ceremony with family and friends who know you both as a couple is a deeply spiritual and heart-expanding event. After the test of time, our emotions are fuller, our understandings deeper. What a wonderful gift to give yourselves — as an anniversary gift, a birthday gift, or as a gift to the young people around you to demonstrate that while weddings can be an event, marriage is something which must be earned through commitment.

Destination Weddings

If your dream is to celebrate your wedding at an exotic location — Hawaii, Bali, or whatever your desire — I am available to travel. Rather than depend upon the officiant in some far-off place to do your vows the way you want, let's create the ceremony here and pack our bags.

Out-of-the-Box Ceremonies

If it is in your nature to hold your wedding in an unusual setting, I can support you fully. The possibilities are unlimited: skydiving weddings, beachfront weddings, mountain-top weddings, hot air ballooning, wine country, or park weddings. If you have a hankering for an out-of-the-box ceremony, let's talk.

Beyond the traditional

All paths. All love.

Where do we do weddings?

San Diego County and beyond.

Love Is, Weddings serves North San Diego County, Southern Riverside County, Temecula, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, La Jolla, San Diego, and all points in between. Dreaming of somewhere farther? I’m available to travel.

Because — Love Is.

Let's create your ceremony —
then pack our bags if we must.

No-obligation consultations, at your convenience. Come as you are — bring your story.
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