COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to the current state of the country during this pandemic, I will unfortunately be unable to perform any ceremonies for the foreseeable future. Please check back for availability in 2021, as I will be happy to help make your special day your own when gatherings are a little safer.
Due to the current state of the country during this pandemic, I will unfortunately be unable to perform any ceremonies for the foreseeable future. Please check back for availability in 2021, as I will be happy to help make your special day your own when gatherings are a little safer.
Garrett McCollum - California Wedding Officiant
I began performing marriages after being asked by a friend. I found that I was swept up in the love between the couple, and the outpouring of love from their families during the ceremony. I have been doing them ever since. I find that each couple's unique relationship is far too complex to apply a general script to, and as such try to personalize my ceremonies for each couple. A wedding ceremony is not something to take lightly, but should never be without some levity.
Whether you want your ceremony to be very traditional, or would prefer something inspired by your favorite ficitional universe; I will always do my best to oblige. I also promise not to use words like "oblige" if you read that and cringed slightly.
Whether you want your ceremony to be very traditional, or would prefer something inspired by your favorite ficitional universe; I will always do my best to oblige. I also promise not to use words like "oblige" if you read that and cringed slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
Where are you available?
I am generally available for weddings anywhere within Monterey County, but I am also open to traveling out of town for your big day. Travel fees will apply to out-of-town weddings.
I am generally available for weddings anywhere within Monterey County, but I am also open to traveling out of town for your big day. Travel fees will apply to out-of-town weddings.
Personalize
Are your ceremonies religious?
I myself am non-denominational, but I will handle any religious or secular aspects of your ceremony with the utmost respect and care.
Can we customize certain aspects of the ceremony?
Yes. This is your wedding day, one of the most important days in your life. I want your ceremony to be memorable and reflect who you are as a couple as you begin the rest of your lives together. We'll discuss in advance what you would like your ceremony to include, so your wedding is just what you want it to be.
Do you accommodate same-sex weddings?
Absolutely, I write each of my ceremonies personally for the couple getting married, and as long as you two are in love I will be happy to perform your marriage. (Non-loving couples will incur additional fees.)
What will you wear to my wedding?
I usually wear a black suit, unless specifically requested not to.
I myself am non-denominational, but I will handle any religious or secular aspects of your ceremony with the utmost respect and care.
Can we customize certain aspects of the ceremony?
Yes. This is your wedding day, one of the most important days in your life. I want your ceremony to be memorable and reflect who you are as a couple as you begin the rest of your lives together. We'll discuss in advance what you would like your ceremony to include, so your wedding is just what you want it to be.
Do you accommodate same-sex weddings?
Absolutely, I write each of my ceremonies personally for the couple getting married, and as long as you two are in love I will be happy to perform your marriage. (Non-loving couples will incur additional fees.)
What will you wear to my wedding?
I usually wear a black suit, unless specifically requested not to.
fees
What is your fee?
Simple Elopement ceremonies begin at $150.00. Travel fees will apply to locations outside of Monterey County. See my Services page for more details. Fees will be due at the in-person consultation.
Simple Elopement ceremonies begin at $150.00. Travel fees will apply to locations outside of Monterey County. See my Services page for more details. Fees will be due at the in-person consultation.