Regular licenses - Confidential licenses - Civil ceremonies - Commitment Ceremonies - Wow renewals -
Elopements
Illustrated here, Rev. David Greene
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Santa Barbara Wedding Officiants
Listed below, are some of Santa Barbara's most popular ordained Ministers. They will impart to your ceremony personal meaning, elegance and dignity.
Although non-denominational, Officiants listed here are familiar with serious religious rites and able to create Ceremonies that incorporate symbols, tradition or rituals from various faiths. Each has special skills that you will find listed next to their names.
Standard ceremonies are written to touch and inspire. Custom ceremonies and Pre-marital counseling are available
Each Minister can provide you with personal references.
Confidential Marriage Licenses
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Listed here for your information, are the questions all Ministers will want answered.
(Courtesy of Reverend Terri Cooper)
- Date of your wedding
- Location and time
- Home phone
- Cell phone
- email
- Will you be walked down the aisle by anyone?
- If so, do you wish to be “given away” or “presented"?
- Full name of Bride
- Full name of Groom
- Informal Name of Bride and Groom if preferred
- Our wedding party will consist of
Just Family
Just Friends __ Both F and F_____ Just the two of us___
- Civil (no prayer or blessings) or Religious/Spiritual (non-specific – includes opening prayer, ring blessing and closing benediction
- Inclusion of child(ren) in ceremony?
- Rings? One ______ Two ______ None ____
- Vows: “I do” ___ repeat after minister ____ We will compose our own ________
- How to announce us: (1. Mr. and Mrs., 2. just first names, or 3.first names and his last name
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Judge Tomas Adams
Judge Adams has performed weddings for the last 20 years, including celebrities weddings. He is much in demand and sometimes you must reserve a year in advance and you might have to answer questions from his clerk first.
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Reverend Sheila Lodge,
began officiating weddings in 1986, when she was Mayor of Santa Barbara. She now specializes in Civil Ceremonies.
"I consider it a privilege to be part of your very special day. Whether there are no witnesses or many friends and family, it is a time that calls for a ceremony that expresses what you each want to say. I am happy to work with you to make it so".
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Rev. Sheila Lodge
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Rev. Terri Cooper, M.A., MFT
"Rev. Terri, non-denominational minister and Marriage Therapist, creates the ceremony that speaks your heart’s message. Performing secular and spiritual ceremonies, Rev. Terri’s expertise, gentle humor and soothing manner makes this sacred event a treasured and joyful memory."
 Witnesses signatures.
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To contact an officiant, please fill out the short form below
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Reverend Jerry Bellamy
is a retired catholic priest, performing in the capacity of a non-denominational minister for all faiths, or secular ceremonies.
30 years experience in Santa Barbara.
The reverend speaks Spanish. |
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Rev. David Bard Greene
Non-denominational, with a doctorate in metaphysics. Great presence.
His first consultation is free.
He will write a personal wedding for each couple.
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Paperwork needs explanations |
 : ic@destinationsantabarbara.com
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- Rev. Michael Finucan was ordained by Universal Life Church
- Santa Barbara local - Lived in Santa Barbara since 1978 and involved in local politics (attends city council and harbor commission meetings)
- Licensed Captain - has officiated ceremonies on his previous boat, the Hornet and would be available to captain and officiate along the coast or at the islands
- Same Sex ceremonies
- Religious and spiritual ceremonies
- Confidential marriage licenses
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If you cannot be at the Courthouse within the listed opening hours or if you prefer complete confidentiality, we can obtain for you a Confidential Marriage License. There must be proof that the couple is already living together (such as driver's licenses with the same address).Call: (805) 689 5463
: ic@destinationsantabarbara.com
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Rev. Richard Tobin
Non-denominational minister. Rich can help you obtain a Confidential License (Conditions apply)
I perform formal, or outdoor casual ceremonies.
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