Weddings by Father Geoff

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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 helpful suggestions:

1. Keep an eye on your wedding expenses to ensure a strong start to your marriage. It's essential to wisely balance value and cost. The cheapest option is rarely the best; however, the most expensive choice isn't always ideal either.

2. When speaking with various vendors, such as photographers, florists, pastry chefs, and caterers, don't hesitate to seek their professional advice. You can ask them, "If I gave you carte blanche, or if this were your wedding, how would you handle (their area of expertise)?" You'll be surprised by the insights and creative suggestions they can offer. This will also aid you in your selection process, revealing each vendor's depth of knowledge, professionalism, care, and attention to detail.

3. Tips for outdoor weddings: Google the sunset time and check the temperature and weather forecast for your wedding location on your planned date. Have a backup plan for your ceremony site and reception in case of rain.

4. plan for at least one hour of sunlight for outdoor wedding photography after your wedding ceremony concludes. 

Alternatively, consider taking photos before the ceremony when your clothes are pristine and your hair and makeup are fresh.

Other benefits of this option include:

  • You can head straight from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and enjoy it with your family and friends.

  • It will also give you a later ceremony start time.

  • Discuss these options with your photographer and wedding planner.

5. Your wedding will create cherished memories for you and your loved ones that last a lifetime. I invite you to read my biography and reviews. Here are some questions to consider when choosing your officiant:

  • What is the officiant's educational background? 

  • Do they hold an advanced degree from an accredited graduate institution?

  • How many years of experience does the officiant possess? 

  • Do they have actual pastoral experience working within diverse communities?

  • Do they provide published and transparent pricing?

  • Will they collaborate with you to customize your wedding ceremony?

  • Do they offer guidance and support in obtaining your marriage license before the wedding and marriage certificate after the wedding?

  • Do they provide pre-marital counseling?

  • Do they have published reviews? 

  • How did guests react to the officiant's commentary or sermon during the wedding? 

Please take a moment to visit my website for free and helpful resources. Here are some key sections to explore:

  • "Your Wedding" page: The "Personal Vows" section offers tips on writing your vows and professional framing options 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.

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

NOTA: Vivimos en California y muchas parejas tienen abuelos que no hablan inglés y compañeros de trabajo y amigos que no hablan español. ¿Cómo podemos asegurarnos de que todos se sientan bienvenidos e incluidos en la celebración de nuestra boda? Para su información, podemos llevar a cabo su ceremonia de boda completamente en español o tener una ceremonia bilingüe en inglés y español.

To move forward, please click "Schedule a Planning Session" in the navigation bar at the top of my website. This step will allow us to get to know each other better, make your wedding more personal and meaningful, and determine whether we're a good fit. 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.

A Journey Of Two Hearts

1717 East Vista Chino, A7-490

Palm Springs, California 92262

Telephone: (760) 799-1685

Email: FatherGeoff@gmail.com

www.aJourneyOfTwoHearts.com

  • Laurie’s customers, Larissa and Emmett, just married walking off the aisle together.
  • Rustic table setting at one of Laurie’s customers wedding.
  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.
  • Laurie’s customers, Evan and Kade, running down a mountain after getting married.

Wedding Stories

  • Sarah & George

    Amazing experience with Father Geoff!

    Working with Father Geoff was so easy. He was incredibly organized and professional and answered so many of our questions before our wedding day. Each time we met, we were put at ease that our ceremony would be perfect, and he had everything handled. He was such a calming presence on the wedding day and delivered a beautiful ceremony. Thank you, Father Geoff!

  • Roxana & Adrian

    Father Geoff was amazing! We had a very special and perfect wedding ceremony!

    I met Father Geoff at a previous wedding I coordinated for one of my past clients. After being present at the ceremony, I knew I wanted Father Geoff to officiate and bless our marriage ceremony as well. Since the moment we were engaged, we both knew we wanted an outdoor ceremony and having it blessed and officiated by a Catholic priest was very important to both of us. Father Geoff was able to check off those boxes. To top it off, he was able to officiate our wedding ceremony in both English and Spanish which was very important to my fiancé and I since his side of the family are English speakers and my side of the family are Spanish speakers only. Father Geoff held multiple phone meetings with us to make sure we were comfortable with everything and gave us flexibility on customizing our ceremony. He never tried to force anything on us which I absolutely loved. I was always able to email and text/call him whenever I had a question I was overthinking. After our wedding ceremony, many of our guests let us know how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how beautiful it was. I would definitely recommend Father Geoff! Thank you so much for everything and for making our wedding day very memorable.Sent on 09/21/2023

  • Mellisa & Oscar

    Highly recommend Fr. Geoff!!!

    Extremely professional! He did everything exactly as he stated and was on time for phone calls and the ceremony. Everything went very smoothly and Fr. Geoff made us feel comfortable and ready for our big day. I can't say enough about how great he was. I highly recommend Fr. Geoff. His service was very pleasant and everyone at our wedding commented on how great he did! Top notch!!

  • Duy & Timothy

    Fr. Geoff was a wonderful officiant for us two interfaith husbands

    My husband and I are happy we hired Father Geoff Farrow to officiate our wedding (May 2024 in Santa Ana). Although I'm not religious, my husband and his family are Catholic, so it was important to us to have a Catholic-style ceremony. Fr. Geoff provided a great one! And even before the wedding day, he was very professional and helpful in explaining the process for the ceremony and the wedding license, both on an initial phone call shortly after we hired him and another call shortly before the big day. We also appreciate that he emailed us on the first business day after our wedding to provide a tracking number for the mailing of the marriage license. Fr. Geoff was the right choice for us!

  • Adriana & David

    Hearts full of Love 💕

    Hello and good Evening Father Geoff!
    We just wanted to stop in and sorry for the delay in saying “THANK YOU!” for our beautiful ceremony. The time went so fast, we didn’t get to thank you enough for your kinds words that were felt at heart, and everyone keeps praising you for the ceremony as well. You made a lot of people (including myself) choke up when you mentioned about parents waking up, when they indeed didn’t want to, but had too. Everyone resonated with the percentage example you gave. Thank you so much, our hearts are filled with so much love and respect! Respectfully, The newlyweds David and Adriana Briseño

  • Jenna & Michael

    Beginning to End, an Incredible Experience

    I can't say enough about how wonderful Father Geoff is, and what a positive influence he had over our wedding experience. From our first introduction, through to prepping for the ceremony, to the big day itself, Father Geoff was really the constant reminder for both my husband and I of what the day is really about. Beyond being an incredible advisor through this process, his communication was super clear, concise, and always ahead of schedule. On the day itself, his ceremony was perfect beginning to end. We heard from so many of our family members how perfect the tone, and subject matter of his homily was, and that it hit on every important subject for a newly-wedded couple. 10/10 would do it all again.