Your Ceremony Matters

I highly recommend Rev. Dalton. We got married on 10/29/2011 and we are still receiving compliments on how beautiful our ceremony was. On our first phone conversation he asked a lot of questions. He really tried to get to know us and our families. About 3 weeks before the wedding, he sat down with us and went through everything with us so we would feel comfortable on our special day. He incorporated a lot of love and family unity in our ceremony. He really personalized everything for us. I would highly recommend him. You will be happy you went with him.

Rev. Dalton is simply fantastic!! He is truly enthusiastic about making a ceremony tailored to the couple and is beyond inclusive of all those sharing in the event. We first met with Rev. Dalton at his office in Sonoma to discuss our ceremony at Old St. Hilary's Church in Tiburon, and to get a general sketch of how the event would unfold. He provided us with a wealth of suggestions and options to choose from with regard to the exchanging of the rings, the vows, blessings, readings, etc. He asked questions about our backgrounds, our families, our guests and our lives together to get a real feel for the two of us. We exchanged emails with Rev. Dalton and his assistant, Jennifer, and did a skype call about 2 weeks prior to the wedding to review the ceremony.Throughout all of the steps leading up to the ceremony, Rev. Dalton provided a genuine warmth, charisma, sweetness and was so witty! We knew we were in wonderful hands. The morning of the ceremony, he even called me to see how I was doing! The ceremony itself was beyond words- truly heartfelt and beautiful. Rev. Dalton was eloquent and made a point to make everyone in the room feel a part of the celebration. You could honestly feel everyone hanging on his every word as he relayed lovely sentiments on marriage and guided us through the vows and exchanging of the rings. He somehow made everyone in the room tear up, reflect well, and laugh heartily all at once!! This whole experience was truly spiritual and we can't thank Rev. Dalton enough. He is a lovely person who cares so deeply. Congratulations to you and enjoy your special day with Rev. Dalton!

My husband and I had our hearts set on a destination wedding, but the most daunting part of the process was imagining a stranger uniting us during the ceremony. Upon a recommendation from our venue, I contacted Rev. Dalton and we immediately clicked. He took so much time with us during our phone interview and really made an effort to get acquainted with us. He really respected our wishes for a Christian-based ceremony, even though we were getting married outside of the church. Perhaps what really put me at ease was the fact that he knew my childhood priest and I felt relaxed knowing there was a connection there. Most importantly, my guests were so impressed with how personal and interactive he made the ceremony. Most of them had never been so moved during a wedding ceremony and those are the moments that truly count.

Reverend Paeder Dalton made our wedding so incredibly special. We have an integrated family (2 stepchildren) and a new baby and he made sure to include all of the children in the ceremony and made them all feel very special. He also included all of our immediate family members and recognized and thanked all of our friends for coming. Our guests are still commenting on what a beautiful ceremony it was and that Rev Dalton made it all about love and family and not just at typical ceremony. We are forever grateful to him for making it an even more incredible and special day!

Reverend Dalton made our day!! From our initial phone conversation until the day of the wedding, he put us at such ease with his professionalism, his sense of humor and demeanor! We so appreciated the phone call the morning of the wedding to reassure us that all would be okay and the service was in good hands and to make sure we ourselves enjoyed the day. The fact that he wanted to include all family and guests in the service was very touching.We would highly recommend Rev. Dalton to any bride and groom wanting to get married in the Sonoma area. A truly memorable experience!Olivia & John Yacukowicz

Reverend Dalton was recommended to us by our planner. My husband and I were planning a destination wedding in Sonoma County and in our first meeting, I was drawn to his excitement for getting to know us. I knew it would be important that our officiant understand us in order to make our ceremony meaningful and memorable for ourselves and our guests on the day of our wedding. Throughout the planning process, Reverend Dalton provided many unique ideas to make our ceremony represent us. On the day of our wedding we received many kind comments from our guests in regards to our ceremony. Reverend Dalton was truly a pleasure to work with, and we are so lucky to have had him share in our special day. Thank you again!

Reverend Dalton was awesome! Very caring and gave us some very great advice on marriage. He included my entire family in the ceremony during the ring ceremony and made everyone feel comfortable. My whole family loved him! Our ceremony was unique and really fit our personality.

Rev. Dalton was so nice and helpful in planning our ceremony and made it special for us. It was like we had a friend to marry us. He will be someone that we keep in touch with and remember always.

We used Rev. Daton for my October 2010 wedding. He was amazing! We loved every aspect of the way he conducted our ceremony. He is extremely personable and made our ceremony incredibly personal, intimate and memorable. He also added a sense of humor where needed! He also has a very charming Irish accent that was a delight to listen to! We also indicated to him that we wanted a "short and sweet" ceremony, and he did a great job keeping it that way! His office was also very responsive, thorough and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!!

My husband and I loved Rev. Dalton! We were totally comfortable having him officiate our wedding - he was very comprehensive while we were planning. We planned our Napa wedding from Chicago, so most of it was via phone calls and emails. We had so much fun during our ceremony and everything that he had to say was so heartfelt and just right on. We had multiple guests comment during the reception what a great job he did and how well it captured our relationship. My mom is still talking about how great Rev. Dalton was. I just took a half star off for value and flexibility because he is not cheap (but given how happy we were with his service I am not upset I paid up), and because he runs a pretty tight ship with timing for planning calls, etc. Overall he was fabulous and if we had to do it over again we would absolutely go with Rev. Dalton!

What can I say about Reverand Peadar but he is AWESOME! He did a great job at our ceremony and really added some special touches that meant alot. I have been to ceremonies before which are quite boring and I can honestly say ours wasnt. He also is great about following up and really making sure he gets the important details just right! He has a big heart for LOVE and it shows. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a special touching ceremony that they will remember!

Rev. Dalton is just amazing. He helps create a unique and beautiful ceremony that won't put your guests to sleep! He is very detailed, which will but any bride at ease. We are so glad that he was such a huge part of our special day. We wouldn't have it any other way! Thanks Rev. Dalton!

I can not speak highly enough about Reverend Dalton. My husband and I are not religious, so frankly, finding the perfect officiant was not high on our list of priorities. Once we spoke to him on the phone, however, we knew we had found a perfect fit. Reverend Dalton is in high demand in the Sonoma/Napa area, and it's easy to see why. In our conversations leading up to the wedding, he took the time to get to know us and learn about our families, which made our ceremony feel so personalized. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful our ceremony was, and said that it seemed as though Reverend Dalton had known us forever. I can't recommend him highly enough!

We LOVED working with Reverend Dalton. He helped us to create the ideal wedding ceremony. In fact, a huge number of our guests commented that it was "the best wedding ceremony" of which they had been a part. We first met Reverend Dalton over the phone (since we live in Chicago) for a get-to-know you conference call. He was excited that we were seeking an officiant very early in the wedding planning process. It really allowed him to get to know us during the year and a half we planned the wedding. We met with him in person three times prior to the wedding day, and he would occasionally give us a call to check in. He provided us the freedom to craft the ceremony that was right for us and helped to provide suggestions when we needed them. I would VERY HIGHLY recommend Reverend Dalton to couples seeking an officiant. We were so satisfied with the wedding ceremony; Reverend Dalton was very inclusive with our guests and personalized our ceremony by bringing in details that he uncovered about us in our meetings together. A+!!!

When we first spoke with Rev. Dalton over the phone, we knew immediately he was the perfect officiant for our wedding and personalities. Rev. Dalton officiated our wedding this past August at Jacuzzi Vineyards. Needless to say, it was absolutely the best night of our lives. The ceremony was BEAUTIFUL! Both my husband and I, along with all our family and friends were so touched by his ability to make our ceremony so personal and intimate. He helped set the tone and joyous mood for the entire evening. Both he and his assistant, Jennifer, were very helpful and supportive the entire process and months preceding our big day. We couldn't be happier, and without a doubt made the best decision when choosing him to share in our special day.

Rev. Dalton made our ceremony perfect. My husband and I liked him from our first meeting w/ him. He was sweet, kind and humorous. We liked his approach to a wedding. With Rev. Dalton, we really did not have to worry about anything, it just all came together. My family from China also enjoyed the ceremony officiated by Rev. Dalton, and they enjoyed his being a part of our wedding. Rev. Dalton also looks really nice on our wedding pictures :)

Rev. Peadar Dalton made our special wedding day the most wonderful day of our lives. He included our friends and family in the ceremony and remembered their names. He catered to our needs and was very prompt in any questions that we had and always available. Rev. Dalton speaks from the heart, which makes the ceremony unique.

Reverand Peadar Dalton was the Officiant at our wedding on June 19th, 2010 at the Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma CA. I have to say, the entire night was magical, but it was the ceremony that made our night more than we can have ever hoped for. Rev. Dalton was so incredibly wonderful to work with and we would recommend his services HIGHLY to anyone who is getting married. He has the unique ability to make people feel comfortable and part of the ceremony and we heard nothing but wonderful comments! If you choose Rev. Dalton, you will NOT be sorry!!Annie and Marc Nelson

Again, our wedding planner Rosemary brought to us Rev Dalton. It was him, or a woman (who were weren't opposed to, but she didn't grab us, or a another 6'5 guy (hubby and I aren't tall people, so didn't want to look like munchins in pics) so went with Rev Dalton. Honestly, I was a bit afraid of his accent being distracting ('where are my lucky charms's - type jokes), but instead it made people fall in love with him! Bryan and I wrote our own vows, which was nerve-racking, but Rev Dalton was so calming and made me feel like he would take care of everything during the ceremony, that I wasn't nervous at all. He is an amazing man!

Rev. Peadar Dalton was the officiant for our wedding on June 19th 2010 at the Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma CA. I was raised in Sonoma and returned there to get married. As we do not live in the Sonoma area currently, we needed some advice as to who we should contact. The winery recommended Rev. Dalton and we are SO glad that they did! Our wedding ceremony could not have been more special and Rev. Dalton was wonderful to work with. If you are getting married in the Napa/Sonoma area, we HIGHLY recommend Rev. Dalton. He is absolutely right...Your Ceremony Matters. Thank you Rev. Dalton for helping to make our dream wedding come true!

Rev. Peadar Dalton married us on a beautiful Autumn morning at MacArthur Place in Sonoma, California. His suggestions, ideas, encouragement were very good and welcome and the ceremony itself was exactly what we wanted. It was just the two of us and we wanted something very simple but also memorable. Rev. Dalton was accomodating in every possible way and we would recommend his services to anyone regardless of religious denomination or size and style of wedding.

Rev. Peadar Dalton married us on a beautiful Autumn morning at MacArthur Place in Sonoma, California. His suggestions, ideas, encouragement were wonderful and most welcome. The ceremony itself was exactly what we wanted. It was just the two of us and we wanted something very simple but also memorable. Rev. Dalton was accomodating in every possible way and we would recommend his services to anyone regardless of religious denomination or size and style of wedding.

Rev. Peadar Dalton made our day very special. His suggestions and ideas were great. The ceremony itself was just perfect (even though he made me say longer vows :)). We would recommend his services to anyone regardless of the size and style of wedding.

Reverend Peadar Dalton was so genuine and sincere every time my husband and I met with him to discuss our ceremony. He gave us great ideas to make our ceremony unique and special and also listened to what we wanted. So many of our guests complimented us about how wonderful and heartfelt our ceremony was. We definately reccomend Rev. Dalton for your wedding!

I instantly liked Reverend Dalton when I first met him. He makes everyone around him feel comfortable and I was impressed by how passionate and sincere he was about his job and what he spoke of. I am so pleased I chose him to officiate our wedding ceremony. He did a wonderful job speaking to us as a couple and making everyone present feel like a part of the ceremony, not just a spectator. He spoke of many important points that resonated with us as a couple and what we want our marriage to be. He was very respectful of merging two cultures and making sure what was important to us was present in the ceremony. He knows what is at the heart of the ceremony and will make sure this is not compromised. He also added some light-hearted humor to the ceremony. I received many compliments on our ceremony and Rev. Dalton. I can't speak highly enough about him.

Rev. Dalton was amazing! Our wedding guests seemed to enjoy the ceremony as much or more than the actual reception because of Rev. Dalton's touching speech. He has a very special way of including all of your guests so they feel apart of your special day. We did a blessing of the rings which was something I haven't heard of but it turned out to be one of the most touching parts of the ceremony. I highly recommend Rev. Dalton!!

Reverend Dalton is amazing. He made us feel like we had known him for years, even though we had just met. His service was full of wisdom, humor, and emotion, and was very appropriate for the moment. He gave us advice during the ceremony that we will use in our marriage for years to come! Very highly recommended!

Peadar Dalton was wonderful to work with--he is professional and so friendly and easygoing. It is important to him to create a ceremony that is meaningful to the couple and their families, and he really succeeded! We loved his beautiful words about love and marriage, and how he included our families in the ceremony. Afterwards, everyone asked me how long we had known Peadar--because it seemed like he had known us forever! We got so many compliments from our guests; many told us it was the best ceremony they had ever seen!

Reverend Dalton is everything you could ask for in your ceremony. His friendly Irish accent, his personality and his ability to create a unique personal atmosphere made our wedding so very special to us. His symbolic speech about love and devotion and what is important in a happy marriage will be long remembered.THANK YOU!

Outstanding! We absolutely adore Reverend Dalton. After he served as the officiant for my sister at her wedding and conducted a naming ceremony for her daughter, we were completely awed by his ability to capture your attention. The way in which he articulates the meaning of love, marriage and devotion can only be described as perfect. We were more than pleased with his professionalism and openness to creating a ceremony that expressed our personal beliefs about marriage. We cannot thank him and his staff enough for guiding us through the whole process with such ease. He is the only man for the job!!!!

From the moment we contacted Reverend Dalton, my fiance (now wife) were put at ease with his professionalism, organization and personalization of what we required of him. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Reverend Dalton and finalize that work with an unbelievable beautiful ceremony that was everything we could have asked for. Reverend Dalton catered the ceremony to reflect my wife and I and our varied backgrounds with elements of spirituality that just captured the moment perfectly. Not only does Reverend Dalton provide a professional service but also becomes a friend throughout the planning phase of the ceremony. We would highly recommend the use of his company, Your Ceremony Matters, and look forward to sending him our photos when we receive them.

My wife Laura and I were married by Rev. Dalton in the most wonderful ceremony we could have hoped for. From our initial conversation with Peadar to the follow up after the wedding, everything was handled perfectly. As you can tell by the other reviews on this site, Peadar has an extraordinary ability to bring all of the wedding's participants together so they are all truly involved and present. His insights into our relationship with each other, our friends and our family were expressed beautifully, spiritually and in a truly moving fashion that removed anything cliched or routine from what all of our guests said was truly the most memorable ceremony they had ever attended. While we hadn't met Rev. Dalton until the morning of the ceremony (well, almost- as I ran into him two days before while waiting for Laura to have some important pre-event hair styling- I recognized him from his wonderful voice, as he was discussing an upcoming ceremony with another couple at a Starbuck's in Santa Rosa!), we felt as if he really knew us from our extensive and insightful conversations with him while planning the ceremony.If you are looking to have a wedding ceremony that is unique, lovely and will truly resonate in your hearts, then by all means you should speak to Peadar Dalton!Ross G.New York CityMarried in Rutherford, CA., 9/20/08

It was a giant leap of faith to book a wedding officient "on-line" all the way from Canada, but we are thrilled we trusted Rev. Dalton. We had a long phone conversation before we booked, and I shed a few tears (happy ones) with his warm and personal assurances. Our ceremony was beautiful, and Paeder's words were personal, gentle and loving. My husband and I felt very lucky to have met him, and would whole heartedly recommend sharing your day with him.

Just wanted to write a review and say that Pedar is AMAZING!! We had a quiet elopement at the Gaige house and he made us feel so special. Thanks for all of your advise and a beautiful ceremony.

Peadar Dalton married us this past September. We loved him! Our experience was wonderful. Probably 95% of our guests commented on Peadar's words during our ceremony. They ALL thought his comments were very insightful, positive and fresh. Every single one of them was able to take some positive words home with them that they could bring into their own relationships. We recommend Peadar overwhelmingly!!! :D The second we met him, we knew he would would be the perfect officiant for our wedding. He was able to creat a ceremony that was unique to us and that made us feel very special. It was a wonderful way to start our life together. We couldn't imagine it any other way. Thank you so much Peadar!!!

We had our elopement ceremony at the Calistoga Ranch (in CA) on August 16th. Peadar was recommended to us by the resort and we met him about 20 minutes before the ceremony. He was just wonderful and he completely personalized the ceremony and our guests remarked that it was the best ceremony they had witnessed to date given his meaningful message and charming delivery. We would recommend Peadar very strongly to anyone looking for a wonderful officiant for their ceremony.

Margarita was our wedding coordinator and we couldn't have been more pleased. She was amazing!! Every detail was covered. She worked very closely with us up until the date and I was truly confident that everything would be perfect... and it was!! I would very HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!! She is awesome!

This is it! If you are looking for an officiant who is welcoming, kind, articulate, and inviting - then Peader is your man. We were married 2 weeks ago at a winery in Napa in front of 170 people. Peader is calm and confident in front of a crowd. his Irish accent also lends charm and uniqueness to the ceremony (We are both of Irish decent and our families appreciated a bit of heritage incorporated). Peader can be as spiritual and religious as you want. Both of us are Catholic, but did not want too much religion brought into the ceremony. He paid attention to our families and brought them into the ceremony for a blessing of the rings (which was a pleasant surprise to them), had the maid, matron of honor and bet man bless the rings as well, acknowledged our guests who traveled from each state and country, and also asked for everyone to say a prayer for us and our future together. With so many great ideas of what to add to add to your wedding ceremony, we chose a wine ceremony since we were at a winery. Peader spoke about our individual wines and how they represented our individuality - then we blended them together making a rose wine and Peader spoke about our new lives together as a family. Everyone at the reception asked where we found him and gave us many compliments on his officiating. He is wonderful and I highly, highly recommend Rev. Peader Dalton.

We were so blessed to have Rev. Dalton officiate our ceremony. We had a bicultural ceremony and wanted it to be spiritual yet not religious. Rev. Dalton truly joined our families together and respective faith beliefs in a respectful and deep manner. I have and will continue to recommend him to all :)

My wife and I highly recommend Rev. Dalton's services. He was extremely thoughful in his preparation, had very original ideas for the ceremony, and yet was appropriately responsive to our input. He also did a wonderful job of putting the wedding party at ease both before and during the ceremony.

If we could give Rev. Dalton 6 stars we would! We were married in a ceremony of about 40 people in St. Helena and Peadar truly helped to make our ceremony a an intimate, personal, unforgettable experience. As a destination wedding we did not know many people in the area, but every vendor we talked to raved and raved about Peadar and he absolutely did not disappoint. We can not imagine a more perfect ceremony that was truly about the two of us. He absolutely took to heart everything we mentioned about the ceremony and was able to add personal touches we just loved. We really wanted to make the ceremony about the two of us but also incorporate our familes and friends into the day and Peadar was able to do that in a way that has people now 3 months after the wedding still talking about it. Peadar is an absoutely amazing person who really got to know not only us, but also our familes and friends. We will always remember how wonderful he was on that day and cherish the memory!

Peadar married us at Ca'Bianca in Santa Rosa in June of 2008. There are no words to describe how amazing he was. We felt as if we had known him forever, and after our first meeting with him, knew he had to be the one to marry us. It was so important for us to have a beautifully unique ceremony that reflected who we are as a couple, and what it meant to us to be coming together as a family. Peadar did such a beautiful job of making my daughter a part of the ceremony, and brought up her new grandparents to welcome her to their family. We absolutely loved the way he reached out to all of our friends and family, and included everyone. Every time I think of our wedding day, it is the ceremony that stands out. Peadar, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We feel truly blessed to have found you. We look forward to having you baptize our children in the future!Jessica and Kurt Chapman

Reverand Dalton was fantastic! Our ceremony was beautiful and meaningful to both us and our guests. He was willing to do a non-denominational/non-religious ceremony as well! And what he came up with was just lovely. And who can beat the Irish accent?

Peadar and his staff were wonderful!! I would highly reccommend him to everyone! We got married in a different state than where we lived and Peadar was still able to give a very personal ceremony, He knew more about us than I ever recall telling him, it was as though he had known us for years. He included many of our family members in the ceremony which they all really liked and made all of our guest feel very welcome. The ceremony ran very smoothly and had tons of personality, it was perfect! (a mix of seriousness-i think everyone cried, lots of laughter, uniqueness and not too lengthy) We got tons of comments from our guests on how impressed they were with Peadar, they all loved him too. Peadar was very organized, professional, flexible and genuine. He has a great personality(and a great Irish accent) and has a Catholic background but works with any belief/faiths and is truely open to what you imagine for your day. Him and his staff were wonderful in helping us design a ceremony that was unique to us and what we wanted. They helped us with were to start and had tons of options/reccomendations. You can't go wrong with Peadar!!!

“We received your phone message yesterday, & once again were reminded what a beautiful ceremony you performed. We feel so lucky that you were the one to marry us. We appreciate that you spent so much time getting to know us & felt comfortable talking to you. The ceremony you performed was so personalized, & incredibly special to us. It was an emotional event for both of us. Our vows could not have been more perfect. The meaningful verses you quoted & your words are still remembered, & will be heartfelt memories for always. We can’t thank you enough.”

"Thank you so very much for so beautifully and meaningfully officiating our wedding. It was absolutely perfect and we were so touched by all the surprises and poignant things you incorporated, including having the audience participate and reading from Archbishop Tutu's writings. Our parents were so honored with the tea ceremony. Simply put, you captured all the sentiment and gratitude we wanted to convey to our friends and family. We could not have wished for anything different."

“Please accept our sincere gratitude for the beautiful way you conducted our wedding ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a more appropriate person for that position. It is a privilege to meet someone who has heard & answered their calling with such eloquence. We were hoping to have a small intimate ceremony that made our guests feel included & important. With your help, we truly succeeded. Our guests were in tears & thanked us for including them in our special day. You noticed & mentioned all of the details that made our wedding personal & unique. We feel so bless to have shared our day with you. One would have thought you’d known us for years. We couldn’t be happier with your services & hope our paths cross again”

“Wow! There are so many things to thank you for. The first that comes to mind is how good of a listener you are. We are thankful for your exquisite ability to capture, after meeting us only twice, the intricacies of our lives, families and friends. You made everyone feel welcome. We will always be grateful for how you joined our spiritual lives, our families, & ourselves. Our wedding would not have been the same without your graceful presence. We could not have asked for a better celebration & a better officiant. Our guests continue to remark on the charm, wit, warmth, & magic you brought to our special day. While we have only known you a brief time, you have made an indelible mark on our lives, now & forever. We have been blessed by your being.”

Before meeting with you, we were concerned about the cost of performing the ceremony. We decided that it would be worth the extra money to have someone speak so eloquently on our behalf. It is only now after the ceremony, in looking back at our wedding video, pictures and talking with friends and family that we know that you were not only worth every penny, but a BARGAIN at that! We will always be grateful to you, for you delivered the mood we envisioned for our guests and ourselves on that spectacular October day. Thank you sincerely for making our wedding ceremony the most touching and heartfelt event.

The Eloquence String Quartet and Trio highly recommends Peadar Dalton. We have performed many weddings and particularly enjoy Peadar's warmhearted words for his bride's and grooms and their families. We also enjoy his friendly sounding Irish accent.

Reverend Dalton is one of the best officiants in the Sonoma and Napa areas, and frankly anywhere. He spends quality time getting to know his clients and tailors a perfect ceremony for each couple. If I was renewing my vows, I would definitely want Reverend Dalton to perform my ceremony!

I am honored to endorse Peadar Dalton of Your Ceremony Matters. He is one of the best Officiants in the Bay Area and ALL of my clients love him. His calm demeanor, yet strong presence is the perfect choice for any wedding ceremony. It's evident when you meet Peadar, how much he loves his job and his positive attitude is what makes him the best at his profession!Robbin MonteroOwner of A Dream WeddingWedding Planner

Paedar Dalton is one of our absolute favorite officiants to work with at weddings. Even though we have played for hundreds of weddings, we find ourselves listening and absorbing his words of wisdom to couples on their wedding day, and reflecting on our own wedding vows. His friendly Irish accent is a pleasure to listen to and his compassionate demeanor makes all guests feel welcome and included in the ceremony.

Rev. Dalton is such a wonderful officate. All of our couples have appreciated his sincerity and kindness while working with him on their special day. He cares about his couples!