Your Wedding Should Sound like you.
Not a template. Not a performance. Not the same ceremony I gave somebody last Saturday.
I create personal wedding ceremonies filled with the stories, laughs, happy tears, and little moments that make your relationship yours.
Wedding Officiant + Emcee | San Francisco & Northern California
Hey, I'm Rudy.
I’m a wedding officiant, emcee, former professional stage performer, and—admittedly—a bit of a romantic.
I believe the best ceremonies feel less like something being performed at you and more like someone telling your story really, really well.
So before I write anything, I get to know you. How you met. What you love about each other. The ridiculous and funny stories. The meaningful ones. What makes you laugh. What you absolutely do not want somebody saying in front of Grandma.
Then we build something that actually feels like the two of you.
Heart when it matters. Humor when it fits. And absolutely no copy-and-paste wedding scripts.
Seriously. It's your wedding.
Want something romantic and traditional? Beautiful.
Want your guests laughing five minutes before everybody starts crying? Even better.
Want a small group in a park, just the two of you somewhere private, or a room full of everyone you've ever loved? I'm there.
There isn't one “right” way to get married.
My job isn't to tell you what your ceremony is supposed to look like. My job is to listen, help you figure out what feels right, take care of the details, and make sure that when you're standing there together, the moment feels unmistakably yours.
Big wedding. Tiny wedding. Traditional wedding. Weird wedding. Let's make it yours.
Testimonials
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“The perfect mix of humor and heart.”
The Vilelas
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“He had our guests laughing and crying all day."
The Lindsays
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“He made this part of the wedding planning incredibly easy.”
Confidential Wedding ‘22
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"We were so thankful to spend the day with a fun officiant!"
Confidential Wedding ‘23
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"He really helped create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our guests"
The Cataps
Choose Your Adventure
The Ceremony
Your story. Your people. Your moment.
We'll start with a conversation so I can get to know the two of you and understand what you want your ceremony to feel like. From there, I'll create and deliver a personalized ceremony that reflects your relationship, your personalities, and the way you want to begin this next chapter together.
Romantic, funny, traditional, unconventional—or somewhere beautifully in between.
Perfect for: Full weddings, intimate ceremonies and couples who want something personal without feeling overly scripted
Just Us
No ballroom required.
Maybe it's the two of you in a park. Maybe a handful of people you love. Maybe you're having the big celebration later and just want this moment for yourselves.
Whatever intimate looks like to you, I'll create a ceremony that still feels meaningful, personal, and worthy of the moment.
I'll also make sure your completed marriage paperwork gets where it needs to go afterward.
Small ceremony. Big moment.
[ LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL ]
The Celebration
You got married.
Now let's have a damn good time.
As your emcee, I'll help keep the celebration moving without making your reception feel like a game show. I'll handle introductions, announcements, transitions, and the moments that keep everyone engaged while working alongside your planner, DJ, venue, and wedding team.
After more than a decade performing onstage, I'm very comfortable with a microphone—and more importantly, I know when to use it and when to get out of the way.
You enjoy your wedding.
I'll help keep the party on course.
The Full Journey
From “Dearly beloved...” to “Everybody get on the dance floor.”
I'll officiate your ceremony and stay with you as your emcee for the celebration, giving your wedding one consistent voice from the moment you say “I do” through the biggest moments of your reception.
It's the best of both worlds—and one less vendor you have to worry about.
One person. One vibe. One unforgettable day.
Incarceration Wedding
Love doesn't stop because life gets complicated.
I provide respectful, judgment-free wedding officiant services for couples navigating marriage while one partner is currently incarcerated.
These ceremonies can involve additional rules, paperwork, scheduling, and coordination depending on the facility. I'll work with you to understand your situation, help navigate the ceremony process within the facility's requirements, and make sure that even under unusual circumstances, your wedding is treated with the care and dignity it deserves.
Your circumstances may be different. Your commitment isn't less meaningful.
[ LET'S TALK ]
Contact ME
I would love to chat and learn about you and your partner! I respond 7 days a week 8am-6pm PST initially through email, with a scheduled follow up phone call for a later date to ensure I am a good fit for you, your budget and your special day. If you could be so kind to include your wedding location in your initial message, that would be incredibly helpful! Thank you so much.
-Rudy