Most couples spend months on flowers, venues, and food —
and meet their officiant just twice.
What if one of those conversations actually changed everything?
The centerpieces were beautiful. You smiled. You moved on. Three months later — can you describe a single arrangement?
The dinner was excellent. But you've had excellent dinners. It faded. What you experienced at the table is already gone.
The moment the ceremony made you feel something — or the moment it didn't. That's what stayed. That's what always stays.
Your ceremony is the only unrepeatable moment of the entire day.
Every other element can be rented, swapped, or outsourced.
This one belongs entirely to you.
Here's what most couples discover — often too late: the officiant shapes how the entire ceremony feels. Not just the words, but the energy, the pacing, the moment the room holds its breath.
I've been officiating weddings for over 30 years — in Malibu, on vineyards, on beaches, in backyards, and everywhere in between. Over those decades I've built a proven seven-part ceremony framework, with a curated library of readings, vows, blessings, and rituals tested at hundreds of real weddings.
"You don't stare at a blank page. You don't get a generic script. We build your ceremony together — line by line — until it sounds unmistakably like you."
"Imagine, one year from now, watching the video of your ceremony — and hearing every word exactly as you hoped it would sound. That's what we're building together."
I start where other officiants skip: a real conversation. About your story, your values, what makes your relationship extraordinary. Because the ceremony that moves people is the one that's truly, unmistakably yours.
You deserve to know exactly who will be standing at the altar with you — their voice, their presence, their warmth. This is that conversation.
A short introduction · Complimentary consultation available immediately after
Choose the experience that fits your vision — or let's design something that doesn't exist yet.
Just the two of you — and every word counts more because of it. Intimate, intentional, and completely free of everything that isn't yours.
A full, thoughtfully crafted ceremony built around your story — for every person you love watching. This is the one they'll talk about for years.
Some love stories deserve to be celebrated twice. This is a ceremony that honors where you've been — and declares where you're going.
"The ceremony was pure perfection! His voice makes the romantic words sound so deep and gives you goosebumps — there was not a dry eye in the house."
"He really took the time to guide us — thoughtful, personal, and kind. I can guarantee every engaged friend I send to Leslie will not be the last."
"Professional, considerate, and patient. Leslie's warmth and reassuring voice creates a ceremony without anxiety. Bravo and thank you."
A proven seven-part framework. Hundreds of curated options. Built around your story — not someone else's.
A relaxed conversation — phone, video, or in person. You share your story. I listen. No pressure, no obligation.
I walk you through the seven parts of your ceremony and the curated options inside each. You pick what resonates — readings, vows, rituals, blessings.
I weave your story into the ceremony — names, moments, values, inside details. Unlimited revisions until every line sounds exactly like the two of you.
I show up prepared, professional, and genuinely excited for you. You feel it. Your guests feel it. It becomes a memory.
Refined over 30 years. Every wedding I officiate flows through these seven moments — customized to you inside each one.
No fine print, no surprises. Just honest answers to the questions couples ask most.
Serving Los Angeles · Malibu · Orange County · Ventura County · Santa Barbara · Palm Springs · San Diego · all of Southern California
Have another question? Ask me →Most couples book 6–12 months out, especially for peak season (May–October). Popular weekends fill quickly. If you have a date, reach out now — availability is confirmed only at booking.
Yes — all of Southern California. Orange County, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, San Diego, and beyond. Travel outside greater LA may include a travel fee. Ask during your consultation.
Absolutely. Vow guidance, sample templates, and personalized suggestions are included. Use my templates, write your own, or blend both — whatever feels most authentic.
Yes. Fully ordained and legally authorized to perform and sign marriage licenses in the State of California. Your marriage will be 100% legally recognized.
$595 all-inclusive — that covers your consultation, custom ceremony script, unlimited revisions, day-of officiating, and marriage license completion. A $195 retainer locks your date. No hidden fees.
Yes — religious passages, cultural traditions, unity candles, handfasting, sand ceremonies, cultural blessings — all woven seamlessly into a ceremony that feels cohesive and deeply personal.
Tell me your story. If we're a fit, we'll build something together that your guests will never stop talking about. If not, I'll still wish you the most beautiful wedding.
Complimentary consultation · No pressure · No obligation