Marriage Officiant Monterey
Performing wedding ceremonies Since 1972
Your love story deserves a ceremony as extraordinary as the Monterey Peninsula itself. Whether you’re exchanging vows on the windswept cliffs of Big Sur, beneath the cypress trees of Pebble Beach, or along the pristine shores of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Santa Barbara Wedding Minister brings warmth, professionalism, and heartfelt authenticity to your special day.
Creating Meaningful Moments from Monterey Bay to Big Sur
When you choose Santa Barbara Wedding Minister as your wedding officiant in Monterey, CA, you’re selecting more than someone to legally solemnize your marriage. You’re choosing a partner who understands that your ceremony is the emotional cornerstone of your wedding day the moment when promises become sacred, families unite, and your journey as a married couple officially begins.
I have performed hundreds of ceremonies throughout Monterey County, from intimate elopements at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove to grand celebrations at the historic Carmel Mission. I bring deep local knowledge, genuine compassion, and the flexibility to create a ceremony that perfectly reflects your unique bond, whether you envision a secular celebration, interfaith blessing, or non-denominational service.


Why Couples Choose Santa Barbara Wedding Minister for Monterey Ceremonies
✅ Local Expertise Over a decade of experience officiating weddings across the Monterey Peninsula. We know the perfect timing for Garrapata State Park ceremonies, how to handle ocean winds at Asilomar Beach, and which Point Lobos spots offer stunning views with clear acoustics.
✅ Customized Ceremonies That Tell Your Story Your ceremony should reflect your unique journey. We learn your story during consultation and craft personalized elements—from cultural traditions to sand ceremonies—creating an authentic celebration that’s genuinely yours.
✅ Stress-Free Legal Compliance As authorized California officiants, we handle all marriage requirements. From guiding you through Monterey County’s license process to filing documentation, we manage the paperwork so you can focus on celebrating.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
1. All people, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, have the fundamental right to marry the person they choose.
2. Every couple has the right to choose who will officiate and solemnize their marriage ceremony.
3. All qualified individuals have the right to perform marriage ceremonies and solemnize marriages.
4. Marriage equality includes equal access to all legal benefits, protections, and responsibilities that come with matrimony.
MARK MACCLERK2022-08-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The good father was the best!, on time, looking great. My wife and I are both Catholics that have been married before so not being able to marry in our parish, we found Father Bellamy online and could not be more happy!!!!!!, awesome service in a traditional way but with a tweak of "the modern church" throughout the ceremony. His time in the church came up numerous times as he had provided services to a lot of our guests thirty years ago!!!!!, what a blessing to have a priest who has served the local community for so long. Love you Father, from me and my Wife Margaret :) Laura Jagels2022-08-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband and I finally had our post-COVID wedding ceremony on 7/10/22 and we were lucky enough to have Father Bellamy officiate. My husband was raised Catholic while I was raised Lutheran. Father Bellamy was able to perform a bilingual ceremony that respectful of both of our religious backgrounds and pleased both our families (which is no small feat)! Most importantly, Father Bellamy made it so that my husband and I could enjoy the ceremony while it was happening. In the flurry that is a wedding, I don’t remember everything from that day but, thanks to Father Bellamy, I do remember the wonderful time at the alter with my now-husband. Father Bellamy is incredibly professional, kind, and funny. I highly recommend him! Claire Chancey2022-06-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Father Jerry married my husband and I a week ago in Santa Barbara at the courthouse and the whole experience was 10/10 wonderful. Our first 2 hour sit down was super casual and we laughed a lot, which let us know we made the right choice! His ceremony plan was helpful in thinking through how the pieces fit together and his suggestions were great for two people who had never done this before :) We loved our actual wedding ceremony - it was our favorite part of the whole day! Father Jerry's attitude and character made everything run smoothly and our guests LOVED him, they are still commenting on how great he was. Benny Lopez2019-11-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Father Jerry Bellamy is the absolute best! From the moment we met him, we knew he was the one we had been searching for, as he was an incredible fit for our personalities. He is kind, funny, laid back and yet, a true professional. During our initial meeting, he walked us through the entire process, explaining every step of the way. He saw our vision and brought it to fruition on the day of our wedding. He was well prepared and executed his duties with ease. Many of our guests later explained how his personality made the experience feel more engaging than any other wedding they had ever attended. I highly recommend his services and know you will not regret choosing him! Frank2019-10-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Father Jerry performed our 25th wedding vow renewal this past September in Santa Ynez and it was a ceremony my wife and I will never forget. Think of a perfect simple ceremony and that’s what Father Jerry performed that day. Easy to work with, very delightful attitude and easy going. Thank you very much Father Jerry. We love you and will will never forget the beautiful ceremony. Brent Resh2019-02-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so glad we found Father Jerry. Our entire experience was great, from the first phone call with him to see what we were looking for and if he would be a good fit for us. You could tell by that first call that he really cares about what he does and that he really cares about getting to know you. He was a perfect fit for us, as an ex-priest, because both our families are mostly Catholic. He was flexible enough to work with us at our outside venue, and we were thrilled we picked him. We visited him in Santa Barbara and spoke with him in person for over an hour about ourselves and what we wanted from our wedding ceremony. All of his suggestions were spot on, and it was clear that we were in good hands. The weekend to Santa Barbara to meet with him was one of the highlights of our wedding planning. Father Jerry was a hit at our wedding. Everyone had nothing but great comments about how great he was. He made everything stress free. Our ceremony was perfect and beautiful. Thanks, Father Jerry! Amber Hill2019-01-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Father Jerry performed our wedding ceremony on the beach in La Jolla. He did an amazing job and brought a bit of each of us into the ceremony in a unique way that had all of our guests laughing/crying the whole time. Father Jerry’s attention to detail during our initial meeting translated into truly representing our dynamic throughout the ceremony. Veronica Weber2018-12-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Father Jerry was the perfect officiant for our wedding! He is a professional that made everything so easy and tailored our ceremony so it was a perfect fit for us. Going into it, we had little idea what we wanted and no idea how to organize a ceremony....1 meeting with him, a few emails, and our ceremony was all set! We got so many compliments from guests as the ceremony was all inclusive, focused on the importance of love....with great comedic timing mixed in! There were laughs, there were tears... we can't say enough about how special he helped make our day! Raul Oropeza2018-11-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He officiated our elopment ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse. It was beautiful. His experience really shows. His direction and ideas were very helpful in planning out the ceremony. Katherine Baviera2018-11-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were so pleased with Father Jerry as our officiant for our wedding in Santa Barbara! From asking him questions before hiring him, to him meeting us in person for over an hour to plan our whole ceremony, to the actual wedding ceremony, he was a joy to work with during the whole process. The wedding day was such a whirlwind but I can honestly say the ceremony was my favorite part and the part that I am able to remember in detail the most! Father Jerry made sure to take pressure off of us and keep our nerves to a minimum. He added light humor to the ceremony and everyone raved about him and the ceremony after. He was willing to work with any ideas we had and he had great suggestions that we appreciated as well. I highly recommend him so you have the wedding ceremony that you want to remember forever!









