Wedding Officiants in Martinez, CA

2024 - Winner "People's Choice Award" & "Best of Wedding Award" Based out of Sacramento, California, Wheeler-Events is an officiant service that takes great pride in connecting people and showcasing their love. Officiant Lonnie is the owner of this business, and he will be your guide as you enter your journey into marriage. This professional will be at your side to give your support and help you create a loving ceremony filled with your desires. Services Offered Wheeler-Events offers its services to couples wanting to exchange their vows. Lonnie can perform his services to fit a range of spiritual backgrounds and ceremony types. These include civil union, interfaith, religious, non-religious, and vow renewals. In addition, premarital counseling is available for couples to further understand one another before their big day. Full service travel agent for destination weddings and honeymoon travel.

I am a zen priest. I was ordained in 2009 and became a teacher in 2012. To everything I do, I bring 15 years of residential zen practice, including five years of intense monastic practice at Tassajara, and many silent retreats. There are two main fields of expertise I offer on Thumbtack: Conducting weddings is one of the most rewarding things I have done as a priest, starting with friends and acquaintances, and now on Thumbtack. I have been delighted to be involved with many multi-cultural, same-sex and queer weddings. I believe in and support everyone's right to love, and to marry the person they love. I would be happy to be an officiant for any couple who would like a Buddhist or non-denominational wedding ceremony. I love the formal aspects of zen, but I also want to bring meditation to people who will never set foot in a temple. I teach at large corporations, tech companies, start-ups, yoga studios, retreat centers, schools, colleges and the county jail. I enjoy introducing people to this transformative practice, in whichever style is most appropriate to their needs. My years of experience means that I know how to navigate the highs and lows of a meditation practice, and can advise people on whatever they may encounter on the path. Much of my work as a teacher has been counseling people as a spiritual advisor. If you would like to meet with me one-on-one to discuss issues you might be having and how the wisdom of a zen approach might help you, please be in touch. I used to offer this in the Spiritual Counselling section, but since I got so many strange contacts (all of which I have to pay for), I have discontinued offering that officially, but you can still reach out via the meditation instruction if you need to have a conversation. Studying this practice has helped me to be present for each moment and each situation, so I can show up completely to what and who is in front of me.

Are you looking for something a little different than traditional vows? Weddings can be so boring and predictable.. Do you take this blah blah blah. We've all sat through them. Why not have your event customized with a little humor? Whacked Weddings offers you the chance to have outrageous characters officiating at your special day. Forget an Elvis impersonator. How about a long lost drunk uncle or a clown or maybe even a gorilla? If you want something that's personal to you, we can create something together. Let's make your day something fun that you and your guests will always remember. I am fully vaccinated and Covid compliant

🌟 About Me No matter your spiritual beliefs — or even if you have none — I’m passionate about creating a meaningful, joyful, and memorable celebration of your love. Every ceremony I officiate is uniquely crafted. I don’t use templates or generic scripts. Instead, I take the time to get to know you as a couple, understand your story, values, and vision, and write a personalized ceremony that reflects the essence of your relationship. I’ll guide you with care and joy throughout the entire process — from the moment we connect to your wedding day. ✅ Fully bilingual (English & Spanish) ✅ Ordained in the State of California through the Universal Life Church Monastery ✅ Available for civil, spiritual, interfaith, and symbolic ceremonies ❤️ Sobre mí El amor al arte de escribir y dejar huella en el corazón de quienes me escuchan es lo que me inspira. Cada ceremonia que celebro está escrita con dedicación y cariño. Ningún guion se repite, porque cada boda es una historia de amor irrepetible que merece ser contada con autenticidad y emoción. Dedico mi tiempo a conocer a cada pareja, a comprender sus valores y creencias, para así poder crear una ceremonia inolvidable que refleje su amor de manera única y significativa.