Reverend Connie Jones-Steward

 

There are a lot of wonderful officiants and celebrants out there so you may be wondering what sets me apart from the rest. Let me begin by saying that I am a trained celebrant, minister and anthropologist which means that I have both spiritual and academic insight, along with practical experience, into the history and creation of ceremony and ritual and the importance that many people place on their role when celebrating the milestones of their lives.

 

Secondly, I am fully vested in providing you with caring service and an attentive ear. Beginning with our initial contact I pay attention to what you want and don't want in your ceremony and will work to co-create that ceremony with you.

 

When I arrive at our initial consultation I will bring sample ceremonies and photos from past weddings so you can get a sense of my style. During the weeks and months leading up to your wedding, I am but a phone call, text message or email away if you want to bounce an idea off me or make changes. I also use this time to coordinate with your wedding planner and other professionals so that we can work together to ensure that your wedding goes smoothly. Finally on the day of your wedding I arrive 45 minutes - 1 hour early to review the license and work out any details and then, rather than rushing off to my next appointment, I allow ample time after your wedding for signing the license and other post-ceremony details. If you have any wedding related problems or questions after the big day I am at your service.  In short, I'm there for you from beginning to end.

California is a great place to have your wedding. We have miles of beautiful coastline for those desiring a beach wedding and our Southern California climate is generally amenable to outdoor weddings year round. California is also one of the easiest states in which to get married. There is no residency requirement, no wating period and no required blood test. And thanks to the Name Equality Act of 2007, now the husband who marries in California can change his name as easily as the wife can.

Given all of these benefits, I forsee California as soon surpassing Las Vegas as the wedding destination of choice for those couples who desire a simple and quick wedding.