Relax and Enjoy!

Congratulations on finding the love of your life and planning for your big day!

Your wedding marks the start of your journey together as a married couple. Instead of viewing it as a scripted performance, embrace it as a joyful celebration. Family and friends—those who are most important to you in this life—will be by your side. The memories of this day will remain in your heart and in the hearts of your loved ones for a lifetime.

Here are a few reasons to select

A Journey of Two Hearts

& Father Geoff for your ceremony:

• Extensive Experience: Father Geoff brings over 40 years of experience, having officiated thousands of weddings.

• Comprehensive Resources: He offers a dedicated website that provides couples with a practical, step-by-step guidance to navigating the entire marriage process.

• Personalized Planning: You will benefit from a personalized Wedding Planning Session and a Final Review Session, designed to ensure your wedding day is worry-free.

• Bilingual Services: Father Geoff is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to conduct ceremonies entirely in either language, or as a beautiful bilingual service.

• a Complimentary Thirty minute Pre-Marital Counseling session with Dr. James Walton, PhD a marriage and family therapist licensed by the State of California.

• Inclusive Approach: He serves Same-Sex couples with the same level of sensitivity and respect, grounded in the belief that Marriage Equality is fundamentally about human dignity and Civil Rights.

• Focus on the Couple: Please note that weddings officiated by Father Geoff are not recorded as sacramental marriages in the Roman Catholic Church. This allows him to provide highly meaningful and personalized ceremonies for couples of all backgrounds and different beliefs.

• Transparent and Published Pricing. We ensure complete transparency regarding the pricing for your wedding package.

  Please know that our package price is comprehensive and straightforward. We guarantee that the final cost is clearly defined, with no hidden fees, unexpected charges, or aggressive upselling strategies.

  Our goal is to provide a stress-free experience.

I look forward to helping you create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony.

About Father Geoff

Father Geoff graduated with a Bachelor of Philosophy from Saint John's College in 1981. He then completed a four-year postgraduate Master of Divinity degree from St. John's Seminary and was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in June 1985.

He has 23 years of experience in Active Ministry within the Catholic Church. Additionally, he served as an Officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. His military training included Officer Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and Chaplaincy School at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. He was subsequently stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in Palmdale, California.

His Air Force Chaplaincy training equipped him to serve people of all theological beliefs.

Father Geoff is fluent in both English and Spanish and has dedicated his ministry to serving diverse communities in both languages. For more detailed information, please click the “Biography” link in the Menu at the Header.

Please note that weddings officiated by Father Geoff will not be recorded as sacramental marriages in the Roman Catholic Church.

Please take a moment to visit my website most of your questions will be answered there, especially:

• "Your Wedding" page: 

  Contains an outline of a Traditional Wedding Ceremony and an outline of a Contemporary Wedding Ceremony.

  Additionally, the "Personal Vows" section offers practical suggestions for writing your own vows, along with professional framing options to consider after your wedding.

• "Journal Questions" page:

  Discover insightful information on pre-marital counseling.

• The "Marriage License" page

  Provides instructions on obtaining your marriage license before your wedding, getting marriage certificates afterward, and Name Change information.

  Pricing

  Thank you for your interest. Below is the pricing information for our services in Southern California.

• Pricing by THE LOCATION where the wedding will take place:

  • Riverside and San Bernardino Counties: $775.00

  • Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties: $855.00

  • Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties & City of Malibu (90265 ZIP CODE): $900.00

  The prices Above include:

• The $200.00 Non-Refundable Retainer: This payment is due at the time of booking to officially reserve & set your wedding date, time, and address.

  AND

• The Standard Wedding Fee This payment is due immediately before the start of your wedding ceremony on your scheduled wedding date.

I developed this website as a helpful resource to assist you in preparing for your wedding. It will offer practical advice and valuable insights to ensure your wedding day is joyous. This will allow you to concentrate on your love for one another and the beginning of your life together as a married couple.

I wish you both a beautiful wedding and a Happy married life together.

Warm regards,

-Fr. Geoff

Our Next Step Together:

To move forward, please click "Schedule a Planning Session". 

Our next step is to schedule a conference call to plan your wedding ceremony. This call is designed to last approximately 90 minutes and will allow us to get to know each other better and begin customizing the ceremony details. You do not need to prepare anything for our time together.

During this planning session, we will cover the following key areas:

* The process for obtaining your marriage license from the county before the wedding.

* How to obtain marriage certificates and legal proof of marriage from the county after the wedding.

* A comprehensive, start-to-finish review and customization of your wedding ceremony.

* A discussion of common questions and logistical concerns.

* An overview of the provided (but not mandatory) marriage counseling session included in this service.

* An explanation of Name Change options, protocols, and procedures.

 Our initial planning session is free and does not obligate you to choose me as your wedding officiant.

Father Geoff was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1985 and has 23 years of pastoral experience within the Catholic Church. However, to extend services to couples of all faiths and at all venues, he will sign your marriage license as a Minister of the Universal Life Church.

Please note: Weddings officiated by Father Geoff, a former Roman Catholic priest, will not be recognized as sacramental marriages by the Roman Catholic Church. The title 'Father' is commonly used across various denominations and does not signify any formal affiliation with any specific denomination.