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The Best 5 Wedding Ceremony Officiants in Arcata, CA

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Ariela Productions

5.0

Arcata, CA

Offers 9 ceremony types
Starts at $1,000

I’m Ariela, a queer wedding planner, officiant, and ceremonial guide based in Northern California. With 15+ years in community arts and creative production, I bring both logistical expertise and soulful presence to every celebration. My ceremonies weave together ritual, somatic grounding, and intentional design—so your wedding isn’t just an event, but a meaningful expression of your love and values.

“Working with Ariela was an absolute gift and truly a godsend! Ariela brings such warmth, presence, and creativity to officiant work, crafting a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful to us. From the very first conversation, Ariela listened closely to our story and offered thoughtful guidance, blending ritual, symbolism, and joy in a way that truly honored who we are. Guests are still telling us how moving and memorable the ceremony was. Ariela has a rare ability to create a sacred yet celebratory space — we couldn’t imagine a better officiant for our wedding!”

Spencer, a month ago

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Pronounced by Patrick

5.0

Offers 9 ceremony types
Starts at $450
Serves Arcata, CA

Hello there! I'm Patrick, a professional wedding officiant based in Paso Robles, California...Our little drinking town, with a farming problem...but I do travel! I take absolute delight in helping make your wedding ceremony just as you envisioned it. After all, it's your special day! In addition to working as an officiant, I'm also the owner of a distillery in Paso Robles, a voice-over specialist, and I have a multiple-subject teaching credential. That's right, the booze making officiant!

“Patrick is an amazing wedding officant. We had no idea we would be making a lifelong friend when we hired him as our wedding officant after finding him online. He will start your wedding off on a high note with his lovely speech he gives. We recieved lots of compliments on our ceremony thanks to him. He has broad experience in public speaking and is a very charismatic man. Cheers to Patrick! Thanks for making our wedding the perfect day.”

Hannah F., 6 months ago

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Love-N-Promises

5.0

Offers 10 ceremony types
Starts at $120
Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

Your ceremony doesn't have to be "cookie cutter" or "run of the mill." I work with all my couples to present a ceremony that truly reflects your relationship. My goal is to ensure that you and your guests experience a meaningful and entertaining wedding ceremony to start your special day.

“Pamela helped us personalize and customize our wedding. It was detailed and included what was important. Her communication is excellent, and she has an eye & an ear for details. I highly recommend.”

Liz and F., 6 months ago

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Winner Weddings by Roya

Offers 5 ceremony types
Starts at $1,050
Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

Roya Soleimani Winner is a wedding officiant, specializing in Persian and multi-cultural ceremonies. She works with each couple to design and conduct a ceremony that reflects their love, cultural traditions, and vision for their wedding. Roya works with couples to provide a loving, unique, and thoughtful ceremony. The Persian wedding ceremony has thousands of years of history, and Roya helps give it a modern feel. Love is the root of so much happiness in this world.

Aligned Newlyweds

Offers 10 ceremony types
Starts at $2,000
Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

Guiding couples through intentional commitment, emotional growth, and meaningful ceremony. I started Aligned Newlyweds to help couples build a strong foundation for a lifetime of love. Rooted in our company core values—Tenderness, Harmony, Curation, and Celebration—I'm honored to support you on your wedding day and beyond. As a Licensed Therapist and Marriage Consultant, I have the joy of co-authoring love stories every single day. I’m excited to help you craft a beautiful beginning!