Great Officiants
Long Beach, CA 90802
(map) Phone: 855-933-8697
Reviews for Great Officiants
GUEST




alan was the best!!!!!! he was so much fun i couldn't ask for anything better , the staff is pleasent to deal with also on a scale from 1 to 100 i would give them 110+ awsome job alan thank you so much
GUEST




Alan Katz did an amazing job! Did everything we asked of and was even early =)
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Alan Katz officiated our wedding on May 5th 2012 and he did a great job. He added in some humor and special touches to our ceremony. Also he was very helpful when our day of planner was confusing us a little. Also all our of guest complemented the ceremony saying how they enjoyed it and how they liked that our officiant wasn t trying to make everyone cry. THANK YOU!!! Alan is the best!!!
GUEST




Alan Katz officiated our marriage on April 29, 2012 and it was a ceremony to remember! He is such a special person. If you want a memorable wedding, use Alan or any one of his talented officiants! GREAT OFFICIANTS IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GUEST




Alan was the best!! I am so happy with the way our ceremony turned out. We were both completely nervous, but he just had a way of keeping the ceremony fun yet romantic! It felt like an old friend we had known for years was officiating our wedding.
GUEST




Alan did an amazing job at our wedding. We were really impressed with the way he seemed to fit into our ceremony. It was fun, loving, serious and perfect. Thank you so much Alan, we had the best time.
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Alan was great! He was available almost any time of day for questions and when he was unable to reply right away, his assistant would respond.
He was extremely professional and worked out all the cues with our DJ right when he arrived and also went over everything with our photographers to make sure they knew what was going to happen. He made our ceremony fun and unique from what you usually see during a wedding. He helped to hold the attention of our guests and make it not only about us, but about everyone sharing the experience.
We got great compliments on our ceremony, due in great part to Alan and his interactive style. Definitely consider Great Officiants during your search for... a great officiant!
GUEST




The New Mrs. Jim Myers says: NO NEED TO GO TO VEGAS! I could not believe how easy this was for our wedding on March 26, 2012! I totally recommend Alan and his staff. They are really great!! Thanks Alan!
GUEST




We couldn't have had a better experience! Thanks for a wonderful wedding Alan!
GUEST




Alan Katz.....what can I say....He did a great job at my wedding. He was fun, lively, and a professional. I get embarressed really easy, and with Alans energy and a joke here and there, made it much easier for me to stand in front of my family and friends and say my vows. My Husband and I had a great time listening to Alan, and he got our family and friends laughing as well. Thank you so much Alan.
GUEST




5 stars all the way! We couldn't be more thrilled to work with SoCal Officiant! Since day one they have been so responsive. Rev. Sarah was amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and was always available whenever we needed her help. We received so many compliments from our guests. Our ceremony was SO beautiful! I highly recommend.
GUEST




We selected Rev Roger to perform our ceremony and he was fantastic! Very professional and took the time to get to know my fiance and I beforehand. He did an amazing job and I would highly recommend this company.
GUEST




If you are planning a civil wedding and you don't want the regular "court wedding", this is a perfect place to get married. Me and my husband were both busy with work and it was very inconvenient for us to go to court to file an application for marriage license.Luckily,we found this place where they take care of everything!All you have to do is show up at your wedding. Gaby was our officiant and she was very friendly and accomodating to all our needs.Eventhough it's just a civil wedding,she made it very unforgettable and romantic experience for us. I would highly recommend this place.
GUEST




Alan was absolutely perfect for our ceremony. He lightened the mood with tasteful jokes, made it fun without making a mockery of it, engaged all of our guests, and really tied it together with genuine care and made it feel so special. Everybody commented on how great he was, and we are beyond happy with the way it turned out. There was not a dry eye in the house! The ceremony add-ons offered really made it unique (we did a family sand pouring and he even offers the intro from The Princess Bride!!) and he was very professional without being stuffy. We can't say enough great things about Alan! We are so happy we made the trip to Long Beach from North County to meet with him. We recommend him to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable wedding ceremony!
GUEST




Alan Katz married us in mid January in Burbank and it was everything I hoped for! I was able to work with him on the phone and online, he was even equipped so that my dad was able to pay the balance by credit card five minutes before the ceremony started. He took care of everything! The ceremony pace was perfect and he added his own touches to keep the guests involved. The marriage certificate was sitting in our mailbox when we returned from our honeymoon! My guests all said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to! Thanks, Alan!!!
GUEST




So Cal Officiant is amazing! Alan answered any questions I had and helped us with getting our marriage license. We chose Roger Lundblade as our officiant and he made our wedding the best experience we could have possibly had. Roger was funny, ad made our ceremony very personable and unique. I had many guests come up to me afterwards and tell me how great they thought he was. My husband and I were married on 1/14/2012 and only had about 2 months to plan everything. Alan was very accommodating to our needs. I would highly reccomend using So Cal officiant!
GUEST




Alan was AMAZING!! He was so attentive, proffessional, fun, funny, everything we wanted and more. We wanted a fun funny ceremony and Alan gave us that and more. He really captured the feel we wanted. It made people laugh and cry! We got SO MANY compliments on our ceremony thanks to Alan! I couldn't imagine our ceremony without him!!!
GUEST




Roger Lundblade performed our ceremony, and he was perfect. He exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Roger took the time to get to know us, and he personalized our ceremony beautifully. On top of performing the best ceremony that we've ever witnessed, Roger is an extremely lovable person that you won't forget.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect,....and Roger Lundblade was an key ingredient in our perfect day. He'll always hold a special place in our hearts.
We highly recommend SoCalOffiant,.....and you will not find better than Roger Lundblade.
GUEST




Alan Katz was absolutely amazing!! Upon our first meeting we knew that he was the perfect officiant for us! He was humurous and professional at the same time. He helped to keep us calm in the tumultous time we were in. His door was always open whenever we had questions our concerns. Our ceremony was romantic, comedic and memorable all at the same time. We were debating on video taping the event, and ultimatly decided to do so. My mom was sooo glad we did, she said that ceremonies are usually all the same, but after ours she had to admit it was very unique and was very glad we had the video to look back on. We've had so many positive comments about our wedding! About how different and memorable it was. I couldn't have asked for anything better!!
GUEST




Alan was exactly what we were looking for. He was very funny while at the same time maintaining his professionalism. Quite a few of our guests had asked where we had gotten him from. He also gave us plenty of options in how we wanted to do our ceremony including the Elvis suit, even though we went with the traditional style fun wedding.
I believe he also does marriage licenses as well, can save you from wasting two hours at the court house.
GUEST




Alan Thank You sooo much for making this a day that I will always treasure. My entire family loved you. We laughed, we cried & most of all We enjoyed our day thanks to you. Anyone looking to have a Romantic & Fun wedding this is it... Alan Katz & SoCalOfficiant is definetly the place to go
The Ross Family
wedding date 10/22/11
GUEST




Alan Katz was amazing! He did a phenomenal job at my husband and I's wedding; We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Adams' family wedding date- 10/16/2011
Susan Brumer
GUEST




We had Alan for our officiant. We found him because he actually married my mother and step father. We loved him ! He did a awesome job. He made ceremony fun and interesting. I had so many compliments on him as well all my guests loved him too! Would highly recommend him.
GUEST




I LOVED my ceremony!!! My officiant was Carolyn and she was awesome. I received many comments from family members that it was the best ceremony that they have been to. They provide you with many different options for your ceremony and you can change it around to what suits you as a couple.
GUEST




My husband and I contacted So Cal Officiant about a month before our wedding. We were beyond pleased with our officiant, Pris Munson. She was amazing! She was very kind and professional and went out of her way to make our ceremony exactly as we wanted. It is very obvious she is passionate about being an officiant. We strongly recommend her. Our ceremony was personalized to us and not boring. Pris did an outstanding job!
GUEST




Everyone kept saying what a beautiful ceremony we had a personal unique wedding. Pastor Sarah Halverson was great!
GUEST




I initially booked a comedian from SoCal Officiants, but sadly, he had passed away before my wedding took place. Alan quickly found a replacement officiant to take over our vows and we could not be happier with Roger. My husband and I went to see his show before asking him to officiate the wedding and we had a wonderful time! Roger is funny, personable, and an all-around good guy! He put together a short, sweet, and comedic show for our guests. Our friends and family were still raving about it well after the ceremony. If you want a funny and memorable wedding ceremony, book Roger, he's fantastic!
GUEST




I need to get a marriage license in order and the staff there are very helpful in scheduling me an appointment on the same night after work and dinner. The service was professional and efficient. The person processing our paperwork is thorough and very patient in explaining the information to us. Thank you!
GUEST




So we had Alan perform our wedding and all I can say is...awesome job! I had always wanted a traditional wedding with flair and he was willing to give me my flair. He did the Princess Bride wedding speech as my greeting and even tried something new with us since we did a Unity Cross ceremony. He was right there making the rehearsal and ceremony flawless and I can't thank him enough! Even when rain and a plane (no, the rhyming is not on purpose) tried to foil my day, Alan kept everyone, including me, laughing!
GUEST




OMG Alan was by far the best Minister ever. Everyone who attended on 9/10/11 enjoyed the ceramony and said it was something they would never forget. I plan to renew my vows on my 5 years of marriage and am hiring him again. Thank you Alan for making my day special and something we will never forget.
Thanks
Roger and Patty Contreras
GUEST




Alan and the staff at SO Cal officiant were so easy to work with and my wedding day was absolutely perfect!!! Alan was on time and made our day unforgettable, fun and not stressful at all!!!
GUEST




Alan Katz has a knack for keeping the ceremony light and entertaining, and brings the whole package to the wedding location, music and all. No extra work for us! He gets everyone involved and motivated. He really understands it's the "little things that matter," with ad-libs that helped to make it so much more personal for us. And with a great sense of humor, wow! We could not have chosen a better officiant.
GUEST




I had a semi casual small beach wedding. It was very personal and fun, he got everyone involved. It was exactly what I asked for he was great. And his willingness to dress however you want him to is so fun he can really accommodate any theme or style. Great guy!
GUEST




When it was time to pick an officiant, we knew we wanted somebody with personality, spunk, humor, and professional. We found all of those qualities and more in Alan! Alan got along so well with my family and friends, and during the ceremony he got people laughing and tearing up. He knew just the right times to throw in a bit of humor, and just the right times to keep it mushy and sweet. Thank you for marrying us Alan, you're the BEST!
GUEST




Alan was fantastic! Throughout our year of planning, Alan was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls. He really listens to the bride and groom's vision of their ceremony and delivers exactly what they want. We chose the "favorite ceremony" and the sand ceremony which we did with my children (there was not a dry eye in the house). Alan is great at reading the guests and bride and groom, and delivers humor when appropriate and can also bring the room to tears (in a good way). Our ceremony was perfect! After the ceremony guests commented on how much they liked the ceremony and how great Alan was. Thanks Alan!
GUEST




We loved them! It has been two weeks since are wedding and we continue to receive nothing but rave review regarding Alan's ceramony. Our guest said that they felt included and it was simply a wonderful experience. I would and will recommend So. Cal Officiant any chance I get.
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GUEST




FUN, FUNNY and FUN.....are three things that i expected for my ceremony. On the day of my wedding, LAUGH, MORE LAUGHING and EVEN MORE LAUGH are what i hear in the audience. Even though i was very nervous because i'm hearing impaired but Alan is very supportive and help me get through the whole process of ceremony. I'm so thanksful and glad that i've met him through Carcano DJ & Lighting. I couldn't asked for a funnier & professional officiant than Alan.
Vendor response to review
I love reviews like this.
We strive each and every wedding to make it AWESOME.
GUEST




We got married June 18th and I could not have been more satisfied with Alan. I wanted a non-denominational officiant to marry me and my husband... we wanted a ceremony that wouldn't bore our guests, and really was able to express "us" and who we were... something that would be funny, entertaining, yet classy and sweet.
The way he delivered our ceremony was something we will never forget - the crowd got involved, and even busted out laughing at how funny some parts of the ceremony were -- all while not detracting from the special and sacred moment which was our marriage.
Thank you Alan for giving us a memorable wedding. We had friends tell us that was one of the best ceremonies that they had ever witnessed... thats priceless :)
GUEST




Alan, Thank you for making our SPECIAL DAY EXTRA, EXTRA SPECIAL!!!! Jon and I are VERY PLEASE and HAPPY with the service you have provided us. Start from consulting day until Wedding day, you were always efficient, helpful & very professional. You are truly awesome to work with. YOU ROCK!!!
P.S. Will never forget YOU and so as our family & friends. Definitely a Wedding Ceremony to Remember.
Thank you!!!!
Love,
Michelle & Jon Urbano
Wedding Day: June 11, 2011
* Future Bride & Groom who is searching for a good, professional & reliable officiant, I highly recommend So Cal Officiant ALAN KATZ* If i were you guys, call & book with him now. Best wishes.... =)
GUEST




My husband and I loved Alan! He met with us and answered all our questions. Walked through all the steps. EVERYONE at our wedding commented on how great Alan was! He was funny & romantic just like me and my husband! Alan is the BEST!
GUEST




I have to admit I was a little wary at first to pick So Cal Officiant and Alan Katz to perform our wedding. I had looked at the website, videos, reviews, etc and I was afraid it would be all goofiness and no romance. But I was running out of time and my husband-to-be seemed to like them, so I booked them... And boy, words cannot express how wrong I was to be apprehensive! First of all, within an hour or two of contacting them through the website, Alan called me. He remained that prompt throughout the whole planning process. The tools on his website allowed me to create my perfect custom wedding ceremony from home, which was convenient for me since I live out of state. There are so many add-ons and extras available so that your ceremony is tailor-made especially for you. When we did meet with him, he went above and beyond to help us, not only with the ceremony planning, but with the whole complicated marriage and marriage license process. And he's so personable! He allowed me to create my whole ceremony FROM SCRATCH, even working with my husband and I to keep our hand-written vows secret from each other until the ceremony. He also worked with us through last minute scrambling and provided us with many things that we forgot to get ourselves. And the ceremony... It was so romantic and sweet! Alan's funny comments were perfectly timed and in no way over the top. They actually really helped break up the tension, since I was pretty much crying from beginning to end! lol! Everyone said it was the most unique, special, entertaining, and beautiful ceremony they had ever seen! I would recommend Alan and So Cal Officiants to anyone. They are so willing to work with you to create the perfect balance of romance, tradition, humor, and fun especially suited for you!
GUEST




Carolyn was the most wonderful officiant and made Bobby and my wedding day the best day of our lives. She was very responsive to every question we had a fully explained to us how the whole marriage license process worked. She also made our ceremony so memorable, every guest couldn't stop talking about our ceremony! since it was both of our birthdays on our wedding day, she got a cupcake for each of us and had our moms light the candles, so fun! we will defiantly always remember our ceremony because of Carolyn!
GUEST




We loved having Alan for our wedding. He was the perfect blend of funny and serious for our ceremony. He was also really great at incorporating the things we wanted into our ceremony. Highly recommend him.
-Bride, Dalea Faulkner
GUEST




Alan was a dream to work with and helped to create my perfect day. We got married last Sunday and he helped us pick out the location: a beautiful lighthouse in Long Beach. He made it easy, he kept us in budget and he was a complete pro. I recommend Alan to any bride-to-be. Weddings should be fun and easy. Because of Alan, I was able to show up and enjoy my day!
GUEST




I wasn't sure what I was looking for in an officiant. But I'm glad I didn't have a firm idea set or else I wouldn't have such a great spirit to liven our wedding ceremony (Thanks Alan!)!
Alan Katz was very helpful and entertaining, not to mention pointed us in the right direction of a great venue with beautiful views (The Sky Room) and gave us a reference to Tom the florist at Bixby Knolls Florists who liven up our wedding with lovely flowers.
After our wedding I had so many guest compliment and ask "Who was your officiant? He was fantastic!" This was so true. Alan made our ceremony memorable and was friendly not only to us but all of our guests.
GUEST




Alan Katz was the officiant at my wedding on May 7, 2011! He was absolutely amazing! We did the comedic/my favorite ceremony and we added in the glass crush! He really made you feel comfortable standing up at the alter! All of my guests came up to me after and told me how amazing he was! They loved the humor in our ceremony because it wasn't the same old, boring, traditional ceremony! It was fun, entertaining, and romantic all at the same time! My now Husband and I, were very nervous, but Alan made us feel at ease! I would definitely recommend him as an officiant! He will customize the perfect ceremony for you!
GUEST




Alan Katz was theeee best! He made my wedding fun and entertaining. Prices are very reasonable and he's so easy to communicate with. I gave him some special verbiage I wanted in our vows and it was almost as if he had it memorized. I still get compliments on his personality and how fun he made my ceremony. I was very pelased with his professionalism yet quirky ways. He worked directly with the DJ for key words on when to start the music. What was even better was he knew to jump out of the way for our first kiss as husband and wife so he's not in our backgound in the picture...=) thank you Alan! I could not have asked for a better day!
GUEST




I am very glad that we chose Alan from So Cal Officiant to help us with our ceremony. Alan took care of everything for us, from paper work to the ceremony. The place is beautiful and the chapel is right next to the office which makes things so convenient for us. Our guests were impressed with the whole process.
Vinh
GUEST




Reverend Ralph Barlow was so easy to work with and was a very loving person with great suggestions for our wedding ceremony. He mad our wedding day so memorable.
GUEST




If anyone needs a reliable wedding officiant, SoCal Officiant is the place to go. Tim Pollard married us on 4-9-11, and was awesome! He was always there to answer my questions before the wedding. He arrived early and waited patiently as I was a whole 45 minutes late!
Thanks!
GUEST




Alan was amazing. It was stress free, we laughed, beautiful, and non religious. We called and within 24hrs we were married! Perfect! THANKS ALAN!
GUEST




Alan Katz if the best officiant! He make our wedding so memorable. His so nice. If you have any question just email him or call him or even text him and he will answer right away. His so nice. I will recommend him to my friends and family
GUEST




Alan's Services As An Officiant And Business Owner Were Great!!! My Husband And I Loved The Flexibility, Costs And Alan's Professionalism. I Would Surely Recommend His Services To Those Looking For Flexibility, Fun, And Overall Satisfaction!
GUEST




We knew that we wanted a private ceremony. We did not want to go to the courthouse and deal with all the chaos there. I did a lot of research on Officiants and local wedding chapels. I picked a winner. I sent an email at five a.m. on Sunday morning that we wanted to get married that same afternoon. I got a call back from Alan at about eight thirty in the morning. I simply had to fill out the online application and submit it back to him. So, we went and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the location was. Some of these places are really tacky. He escorted us in, it took a few minutes to do the paperwork and get some signatures, we then went into the Chapel and he performed an AWESOME ceremony. He is witty and knows his stuff. This is the guy. I would recommend him to friends, family or anyone I know. By the way, he travels too. If you want to get married at the beach or other location..he does it. My fiance' was nervous. I believe Alan really made him feel comfortable. I am so happy with the entire experience, there is nothing I would have changed. After the ceremony, we went down to Shoreline Villiage and had a great dinner. We sat outside, it was sunny and warm and celebrated our marriage. What a day. Thanks Alan!!!!
GUEST




ALAN WAS SO GOOD AND MADE OUR CEREMONY ENJOYABLE. HE HELPED US SO MUCH TO CALM OUR NERVES. I WOULD FOR SURE RECOMMEND HIM TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
GUEST




My wedding officant was the best. I will recomend him to others, he was kind, respectful and funny. Thanks for helping me at the last minute.
GUEST




Alan was awesome! He made our day wonderful! Everyone talked about what a great and fantastic job he did. Way to Go! You made our Wedding FUN and VERY ROMANTIC.
GUEST




If you have a good sense of humor and love to laugh along with being sentimental, the you have got to use Alan for your wedding officiant!! We had a blast with his character which made us smile, bring tears to our eyes, and melt our heart all in one!
GUEST




We had Carolyn. She was so funny I kind of wanted to take her with me after so the laughs could keep coming. Oh wait, they kept coming anyway. She was great! She totally calmed me down when talking to her on the phone and right before the wedding. And trust me, when you planned to go to the courthouse to elope and 30 people come barging in to say they want to see an actual "wedding", it's kind of stressful. 10 hours later, Carolyn handled it beautifully!
As for the chapel, well, I'm not quite sure what to expect from a wedding chapel, but it was clean, the bridal room was nice, large, cozy. The bathroom was clean and stocked. I give it an A+.
GUEST




I had the honor of being married by Alan Katz from So Cal Officiant. From the moment we walked into the office he was very personable and had me laughing . He explained everything to us and made us comfortable. The wedding ceremony was awesome! He made each guest feel like they were a part of the ceremony and I could not help but laugh when he was having us say his vows. He truly is a fun guy. Thank you Alan we will never forget you !
I highly!!!!! recommend if you are getting married in So Cal you call Alan I promise you will not be disappointed!!
GUEST




Alan is amazing! My husband Jerry and I renewed our vows in California. We could not recommend him more. He was responsible, professional and flexible but most of all he was funny. Use him- you won't be disappointed!
GUEST




We had the distinct pleasure of having Alan a part of our wedding! Alan gave a touch of humor along with a dash of romance to give us the perfect ceremony. He was there to loosen us up before the ceremony and even joined the groom and groomsmen to chanting a "Whoa Bundy!" right before to have us coming out with all smiles. A definite A+ and we would most certainly recommend him to those looking for that unique ceremony.
GUEST




We decided to elope on fairly short notice and came across Alan's website and decided to take a chance! We were very, very happy with our choice!! Alan was very helpful and professional! He replied very quickly to all of my emails and was right on time for our elopement! :) We did not have a witness so he helped us ask one of the hotel staff and he even took a few pictures of us with our camera! Oh, and I have to mention he took the time to travel and marry us on his Birthday!!!! What a guy! ;) And if you are looking for someone for a theme wedding, I am pretty sure he can do a mean Elvis impression!!!! :) ***
GUEST




Alan Katz performed our wedding and he was great. Even though we were married in Southern California all of our planning was done from Georgia through phone calls and e-mail. Alan accommodated all our requests making it as stress-free as possible. He truly went above and beyond what I expected the day of the wedding. Alan was very professional and was great with the audience. I had nothing but compliments from people that attended. One of more notable comments to me was that his ceremony was a breath of fresh air compared to any other wedding they have attended. Alan truly did help make our wedding a very special one and I will gladly recommend So Cal Officiant to anyone getting married.
GUEST




We live in Seattle and chose Alan from the internet. We were leery at first - but Alan was always available when we needed him and all of his information checked out. Alan was AWESOME in helping us plan our "grape day". I cannot give Alan enough kudos. He's great to do business with and goes above and beyond to ensure your special day is wonderful. I would HIGHLY recommend him for your officiant whether it is a local or destination wedding. Alan - YOU ROCK!!!!
GUEST




we hired Alan to do our halloween wedding. We could NOT have chosen a better officiant. He was funny, witty, charming, and down right fun. He knew how to draw in the crowd and keep them entertained. We were VERY please with how well the ceremony went and how we will never forgot how wonderful it was and the way Alan made everyone have a blast, i highly recommend him.
GUEST




Alan Katz was our officiant. The ceremony was short and sweet. He kept all of us entertained and laughed throughout the ceremony. Our guests are still talking about our ceremony. We will always remember this special day. Thanks Alan.
GUEST




Alan Katz is the best wedding officiant ever! From the moment we met him at his office we knew we picked a winner. My husband and I are the shyest people on earth and being as nervous as we were, he made us laugh and really feel comfortable about our ceremony.
The real fun started with our rehearsal where he made both of our families laugh and get together. From creating a secret code (kicks and spins) for our mothers rose ceremony since they were there, to making our families more comfortable by getting chairs for our elderly parents to sit, he even got them to talk to each other... he was amazing.
The wedding was filled with the groom being sick, technical difficulties with grooms vow music, planes interfering, glass crushed on the 2 count and the roses were missing for the mothers rose presentation. Alan pulled it off so flawlessly that everyone was laughing so hard. His timing on jokes was impeccable. He turned a ceremony that could of gone really bad, to the most fun, romantic and memorable ceremony ever. Our families and friends were talking about it for weeks after wards.
We would gladly recommend Alan to perform your wedding. If you want fun and perfection, get Alan!
GUEST




Alan was great! He definitely made our day very memorable. Not only did he make it a memorable day but he made it fun and entertaining. It was more than what we expected. Thank you Alan!
-JR
Vendor response to review
Thanks So Much for your comments. It is important for me to give our couples the wedding of their dreams. at www.SoCalOfficiant.com we strive to exceed your expectations.
GUEST




Alan did an amazing job at me and my wife's wedding. He put on quite a show full of entertainment and life. He even stayed later than expected to entertain the guests while me and my wife got our pictures taken. I defiantly recommend him for your wedding if you want it to have life.
GUEST




We had George Honn as our officiant. I have to say he took the time to make our day personal and very memorable. He incorporated several ideas that we liked, and was open to suggestions we made. This was very important to us because we are seniors and our wedding wasn't the usual young bride and groom cookie cutter wedding. He brought our families into the ceremony and spoke of the relevance of putting two large families into one flock. His reflection on our love for God and family was a perfect balance. Thank you for sending us the perfect person to marry us. He took the time to sit with us, have dinner together, and really write a ceremony that told our story. Highly recommend him!
Vendor response to review
Glad you liked George. Our Officiants pride themselves on performint the right ceremony for each couple. Be it religious or non-religious we are happy to custom craft each ceremony exactly how the couple wants it.
GUEST




We had Tom Mosley marry us on 10-10-10. It was a perfect ceremony. It had some humor and our guests really enjoyed it. Tom gave us exactly what we wanted. We would recommend Rev. Tom to any couple who wants a relaxed and fun wedding.
Vendor response to review
Tom is a great Member of our Officiant teal. With 20 Officiants to serve our couples www.SoCalOfficiant has become the leader in the marketplace for Wedding Ceremonies.
GUEST




Tom Mosley was the Officiant for my wedding on 10-9-10. I can't begin to say how much my husband and I enjoyed the ceremony he prepared for us and our guests. Tom even attended our rehersal dinner and coordinated my entire ceremony from beginning to end. He did the most incredible job. My guests are still raving about how wonderful he is and what a fantastic ceremony it was. It was funny, romatic and full of love. He even added a little personal touch I had requested. Tom was absolutely the best. I highly recommend using Tom as your officiant from Socalofficiant.com.
Vendor response to review
Having a FUN ceremony is so important. So many of the wedding officiants out are BORING. We try to make each ceremony Fun.
GUEST




David Roman Daniels was our officiant & he was AMAZING!!!! Our ceremony was fun, romantic & short, but more importantly it was exactly what we wanted. David had some great ideas & he is so genuine that we felt an instant connection with him. David really supported us & helped us to remain calm during our wedding. He really set the tone for the whole day & we get constant compliments on how lovely our ceremony was. David, we are so thankful we found you & we feel truly blessed that YOU married us. WE'd pay double!
Vendor response to review
David is AWESOME!! As one of our top Officiants he bonds so well with the couples and it shows in the ceremonies.
GUEST




Alan Katz is one of the most professional, kind, and most reassuring individuals that can guide you through your nuptials - thank you Alan! He performed our ceremony this past September and was able to combine our personalized preferences to a very simple yet meaningful ceremony. Alan is extremely knowledgeable on the process and legalities on getting a marriage license and can guide you through in the most calming demeanor that looks out for your best interests.
Bonus - he is extremely creative and his blog is great: http://www.socalofficiant.com/blog/
Again - thank you Alan!
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Alan did a handbinding for me & my husband's 2 year anniversary. It was unusual circumstances, as we were celebrating a reconciliation more than an anniversary! It was heartfelt, very personal, and so incredibly special. Fabulous Officiant, FABULOUS service!
Vendor response to review
It was an Honor to help you renew your vows. You are a great Couple. http://www.socalofficiant.com




David Roman Daniels was the officiant at our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic. In addition to being incredibly friendly, David was extremely receptive to our ideas and executed everything flawlessly. The ceremony was fun, meaningful, and very personal to everyone in attendance. Do yourself a favor and consider hiring David to conduct your wedding ceremony. Thank you for everything, David!
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Alan made our wedding wonderful. He is funny yet romantic. We did the Elvis wedding because it was a second wedding and we wanted something special. Alan was fantastic and stayed and entertained our guest thru dinner and was avaliable for everyone to have pictures taken with him. Everyone is still talking about it!
Vendor response to review
I love doing the Themed Weddings. It is soooooo much fun to be creative. Elvis Weddings are the best!!!
GUEST




very professional, easy to work with, and entertaining!! Alan was perfect for our ceremony and we enjoyed every minute of it!! Kept everyone laughing and having a good time. THANK YOU!!
Vendor response to review
Being PROFESSIONAL is important on your special day. Our couples count on us to make them look even better.
GUEST




How could Alan not have all 5 star reviews? He was absolutely amazing! Everyone loved it! I loved it! My bride loved it! EVERYONE! My brother and his fiance run a high end wedding photography company out of New York City. They go to weddings every weekend and they said Alan was BY FAR their favorite officiant EVER!
We got married on a pier in Long Beach and Alan would wave to the people passing on boats and include them in the ceremony. A helicopter flew over(it is long beach) and he incorporated that into the wedding! Now everytime Jen and I see a helicopter we kiss and think of our special day.
As I stated above, I got married on a public pier in Long Beach, it was supposed to be a very relaxed low key wedding. Well, the permiting process was a nightmare! The people in the city government bounced us from person to person and wouldn't call us back. This dragged on for WEEKS Alan steps in and gets everything taken care of in HOURS!
If you have a stick up your ass, then Alan is not for you. If you want a day that you can remember, then Alan is definitely your man! Romantic, funny, witty, great!
Vendor response to review
Comments like this are what we thrive upon. It is our goal to hear comments like this after every wedding. Being the #1 rated Officiant company in So Cal gives us the volume to have been able to learn and create and be better than all the other companies out there. It shows thru comments like this and the ones that we hear every day. We take pride in our skills.
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Alan:
Rob and I cannot tell you how many compliments we got on you. You did a fantastic job and we loved every minute of it. I will definitely refer you to my friends and family.
Thank you for being a part of our special day!
Mr. & Mrs. Force
Vendor response to review
We love the compliments. When we walk away from a ceremony we want and get these praises from the guests. It makes our couples so thankfull that the chose us.
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Alan was great! couldnt be happier as he was very flexible with us throughout the wedding even with last minute add ons. We are so glad we didnt go to the court house as we would have missed out on this great opportunity!
Vendor response to review
Flexability is important. Having the ability to issue marriage licenses and having the coolest little chapel in So Cal helpes our couples avoud the lines and stress of going to the county clerks office.
GUEST




Alan was amazing, he made everyone laugh and cry at the same time. He also didn't read out of a book and we were really impress how he memorized what to say all while keeping good eye contact with our guest.
Vendor response to review
Laughter and tears. If we can invoke them both in a ceremony then we have done our job.
GUEST




I have known Alan for EVER...he is an amazing man & did an amazing job at my wedding. My husband and I were so pleased, so many people commented on how much they LOVED our ceremony & our officiant. Thank you so much Alan! You were AMAZING & we have already recommended you to other soon to be couples!
Vendor response to review
When my friends and family choose me it is really great. I have that built in connection that cant be created any where else.
GUEST




Our wedding was very unique so I'm very happy that we were able to find someone who was as excited about our silly ideas as we were. Unfortunately, more people were talking about how awesome the ceremony was instead of how beautiful, I, the bride, looked :)
Vendor response to review
Silly ideas are the best. Having the same old boring ceremony sucks. This is why we encourage our couples to help us create something special each and every time.
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What can I say about Alan. Alan is the MAN!!!... The two things I heard the most from my guest was how cute the ring bearer was and how Amazing Alan was. The ceremony was wonderful. Made not only my Husband and I relaxed and comfortable but also my guest!!!... Was not stuffy or distant... I loved this guy from the first meeting we had with him and knew he was the only one I would want to marry us.
Vendor response to review
Bonding with our couples is so important. This is why we try to communicate as much as we can to insure an outcome like this.
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I could not have asked for more. Alan's professionalism and humor were unparalleled. He went above and beyond to make our special day as perfect as it could have been. First of all he had all of the legalities already taken care of for us and made that whole aspect of it simple and worry free. The ceremony was also more than i could have asked for. Alan truly speaks from the heart. Highly recommended hands down.
Vendor response to review
Understanding the legalities of marriage is importans as in addition to a loving moment it is also a legal agreement. Understand how to prepare, issue, sign and file it properly insures that our couples legal requirements are met.
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Alan truly has a heart for those seeking marriage, his aim is to grant only what you wish to hear from your ceremony.
If your not sure where to start with your marriage plans, call Alan Katz with Edgewater Wedding Chapel.
Jacque and Eddie
Married Jan 8th 2010
Edgewater Wedding Chapel
Vendor response to review
We created the Edgewater wedding chapel as a way to make marriage simple. we issue the license and perform the ceremony instantly.
GUEST




Alan Katz was the officiant for our wedding ceremony on October 24, 2009 at Ponte Winery in Temecula. He really helped set the tone for our low-key, fun-filled wedding!!! His ceremony took my husband, myself and our guests on an emotional roller coaster - there was laughing, cheering, crying, and more laughing. We had the time of our lives on our big day, and have Alan to thank for that. Many of our guests informed us that it was the most fun they had ever had during a wedding ceremony. He really understood who we are as a couple and what our expectations where for our day. He took charge and kept our wedding party on track during the rehearsal and kept us cool and collected during the ceremony.
We actually decided to use Alan, because my husband witnessed one of his previous ceremonies and got his business card. I would refer him to anyone who is planning a wedding because he really makes it worthwhile and memorable. We will always think of Alan fondly when we look back on our wedding day!
*Katie and Kevin Morrow
Vendor response to review
Having other Wedding vendors choose us to do their ceremony is the best compliment ever. They see it all the good the bad and the ugly. So many other wedding vendors have chosen us for their ceremonies. That says alot for the vision we have created at So Cal Officiant.
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David Daniels married us on Sept 12, 2009 and I'm so glad that he picked us:-) He made our wedding day a truly wonderful and happy experience!!! We met him about a couple of months before the wedding for a consult and he was so personable, friendly and undemanding!!! He wanted our day to be what we wanted not what he wanted or what someone else wanted. He remembered everything we had talked about and put a really "personal touch" on the ceremony!!! He was like a friend of the family and I'll always remember him and be appreciative of everything he did to make our day extra special!!!
Thank you David and God Bless you always!!!!
Donna & Glenn Nash
Vendor response to review
David always gives that "Personal Touch" tha is so lacking in other ceremonies. That is why he is one of our most requested Officiants.
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Alan Katz just performed my wedding in July, I was completely nervous and he worked with me to make sure that I was as calm as possible. My decorators mixed my sand together for the sand ceremony and Alan got me more and saved the day! All of my guest commented on how impressed they were with Alan and my ceremony!! I have several friends planning a wedding right now and I have sent them all to Alan!
Vendor response to review
We are ready for almost anything. We carry extra supplies with us. From a protable sound system to sand to pins. We are ready to pitch in and help.
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I am in LOVE with So Cal Officiant. I originally booked Alan and he TOTALLY 'got' us. They have the option to do a comedic (non-denominational) ceremony which is exactly what we wanted. A couple weeks before the wedding, Alan had to go out of the country but he gave us his top guy David. David was absolutely amazing! He put us at ease with pre-wedding stress, he was able to pick up everything Alan left for him and he had our family and friends in stitches -- they loved him! I HAVE recommended them to friends and will again and again
Vendor response to review
Many couples families say to us that it was like we have known them for ever. That is what we like to create is each ceremony.
GUEST




Our ceremony is still being talked about in glowing terms! I like to think it is partially due to my new husband and myself, but Alan Katz our officiant (and owner of So Call Officiant) deserves most of the credit. We had no problem setting an in-person appointment with him at his office in Long Beach and immediately we felt like he was an old friend. He also took care of the marriage license, so all we had to do was sign on the dotted line. His personality and style may not be for everyone, but if you are looking for someone who is a genuine nice person, loves what he does and is funny enough to be on SNL, then this is your officiant. He made everything so easy and relaxed that my husband and I were able to add our on “adlibs” during the ceremony. During the reception our guests made a point of telling us that it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever seen; loving, but fun like us!
Vendor response to review
Being able to Adlib is so important for an officiant. You never know what will happen during the ceremony and you have to be ready to react properly ans swiftly to go with the flow and save what could be crazy moment. This is where we shine.




Rev Ralph Barlow from SoCal Officiants provided a beautiful, "short and sweet", ceremony that was tailored to our traditions and time frame. We were lucky to have found him at the last minute and he was very accomodating and professional. Rev. Ralph was EXTREMELY organized!!! He already had a template of his ceremony format(s) which he emailed to us and allowed us to make the changes that we wanted. He was very accomodating and even allowed us to incorporate our own wording and Filipino traditions of the veil, cord and coins. His organization and promptness was so helpful since it made everything so much easier. We trusted him 100% to be there on time and provide a beautiful ceremony for us. Rev Ralph did an amazing job for us on our wedding day and made everything so meaningful and memorable for us. I couldn't be happier with his services!
Vendor response to review
Ralph ROCKS!!! Bringing the traditions that are important to you are paramount in helping us custom craft your ceremony. Ralph has got this down.
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Our Officiant was David from So Cal Officiants and all I can say is he did an amazing job! We wanted our ceremony to be fun and light hearted, and David captured it and kept the crowd smiling throughout the service. We were so pleased, and David was offered some great advice and helped keep us calm during the ceremony, which was a hige plus!
GUEST




Highly recommend Edgewater chapel if you want to walk down an isle in front of your family (and unlimited friends watching on the live web cam). Alan was an amazing officiant and will cater to whatever type of ceremony that you desire!
I've heard that he'll pretty much perform your ceremony at the venue of your choice.
Price was very fair especially since it was pretty much stress free!
GUEST




We used SoCal Wedding Officiants for our wedding and weren't disappointed in the slightest! Everyone that I spoke with was professional and courteous. They listened to what we needed and genuinely made us feel like they just wanted us to have the wedding that we wanted. Our officiant was Carolyn and she was fantastic! Her down to earth personality and friendliness set us at ease right away. She was prompt with all follow up and very prepared. Her drive was not a short one and we had a sunrise service, but she was prompt and ready to go! Thank you SoCal Wedding Officiants and Thank you Carolyn! Our day could never have been as successful as it was without your help!
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Alan is great at what he does. He can improve when the situation calls for it and is very respectful to the couples' wishes. My husband and I eloped and he was able to sing a song for me as I walked down 'the aisle'. He is wonderful and always available to talk.
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My husband and I eloped to Vegas in August of 09, and planned a formal ceremony for family and friends when we returned. We renewed our vows and had a reception at The Vineyards in Simi Valley February 20th 2010. Alan was the officiant and he did a great job! We wanted a ceremony that was fun and lighthearted, just like our romance had been and continues to be. The mood of the ceremony he performed was perfect and the guests kept telling me how much they enjoyed it! It was totally stress-free! As long as you tell them exactly what you're looking for you will not be disappointed!
Bridal Show Southern California wishes to endorse Great Officiants.....They have a super!!! Reputation. Thanks
Alan and the team at So Cal Officiant offer a wide diversity of customized wedding styles and venue options. Highly experienced and professional!
I work with So Cal Officiant as one of their contracted "bilingual" wedding officiant. I found So Cal Officiant's staff are professional and informative. They always provide us the industry's up-to-date information and ensure we are all aware of the changes. People who work at and with their network are also reputable with good work ethic. We recommend brides and grooms finding their wedding officiant.
A Great Company to work with very reliable and professional!!
So Cal Officiant has many wonderful officiants to meet any personality of couples. My experience working with Carol Leal was awesome. She is very detailed and really cares about those she officiates.
Of all the Officiants that have performed weddings here at The Enchanted Manor, I loved the personal touch this man gave to the bride and groom. I highly recommend his unique and special style.
Allen and his team always know exactly what to do to help personalize your ceremony! Very professional and easy to work with.
Alan and his team is always a blast to work with. Always willing to go the extra mile! We would highly recommend to anyone!
He exudes professionalism and affability. He was the officiant for my best friend's Parent's Anniverary, and I encountered him again performing an amazing ceremony for my wife's colleague at the Sky Room.
So personable, touching and unique to every couple he works with.
Alan Katz has done many wedding ceremonies here at La Palapa Del Mar, our brides have complimented his professionalism and his up beat positive energy.
We recommend Alan to all our brides and continue to hear the many happy couples say,
"Hes The Best".
La Palapa...
It was a pleasure working with you at Eagle Glen Golf Club recently. Your unique style was refreshing and it appeared that everyone enjoyed the ceremony. The ceremony was fun yet personal and it was as if you had known the bride and groom for years. It is not a surprise that you are so highly rated on Wedding Wire. We look forward to working with you again soon. Jay @ www.theDJayCompany.com
I recently shot a wedding at Monteleone Meadows in which Alan was the officiating individual. The ceremony itself went off wonderfully with the humor injected by Alan. He was an easy person to work with and I would definitely recommend him.
Alan Katz is awesome and easy to work with. We enjoy having Alan peform weddings at our venue as he is funny and up beat. The Bride, Groom and guests walk away loving Alan.
Alan has an exceptional gift for creating fun and memorable weddings! Definitely a Thumbs Up in my book!
Alan Katz of So Cal Officiant & crew.
Are the number one Officiant group here in California with over 800 weddings a year! Get Alan he is great! we do all kinds of fun weddings together in Los Angeles & Orange County. His link is on our page at www.ocdoves.com "Newport Coast White Dove Release"(714) 903-6599 He also the main Officiant at Disneyland Anaheim call him at (714) 453-9971 and book your Wedding Date!
About Great Officiants
I'M Alan Katz, the Presiding
Officiant of
GreatOfficiants.com
We are the Largest Wedding Officiant Company in the Greater Southern California area.
Our team has Won the 2010, 2011 and 2012
WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award
I have performed more than 3000 Wedding Ceremonies
in the last several years and I LOVE IT.
Ever since I performed my first Wedding I realized that I had a real passion in my heart to perform Fun and Romantic Wedding Ceremonies. Ceremony after Ceremony people come up to me and tell me it what an awesome Wedding it was and in the case of
the Themed Weddings, that it was unforgettable.
I have assembled a team of 20 Experienced Officiants
My Officiants and I perform Fun and Romantic Weddings that range
from Traditional to Creative and Innovative. Couples choose So Cal Officiant because they DON'T want the same old dreary Weddings they have seen over and over again.
We provide a Fresh Approach to getting marriedone in which many tell us it was the Best Wedding they have ever attended.
You want REVIEWS just read the ones on this website that will convince you.
It is our goal to perform a Wedding that exceeds your expectations and makes your Wedding Day as you always dreamed it would be.
I am a member of the National Association of Wedding Ministers and the Association of Bridal Consultants..

We can issue Marriage Licenses instantly at our office or on the go.
We have a fully decorated Wedding
Chapel that holds up to 25 guests.
Together, we will design a Special Ceremony to make your Wedding a magnificent experience to remember.
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