"When looking for an officiant for our wedding, we wanted someone warm, approachable, and with a great sense of humor—and Clay was exactly that! He worked with us to create a personalized and meaningful ceremony that was both short and memorable. My mom still talks about how much she loved it! Clay’s background as a family and marriage therapist makes him incredibly easy to talk to, and his thoughtful approach helped us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the process. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant!"

          ~Irina and Michael Kretschmer, NY
 

"We are so grateful and honored to have had Clay as our officiant! His calming demeanor and professionalism provided a warm presence for our wedding that was felt and appreciated by all in attendance. Our family and friends had nothing but amazing praise for how he conducted the ceremony. We could not have felt more prepared for the experience thanks to our meetings with Clay and because of the opportunity to create a ceremony that spoke directly to our relationship. We loved the format he used to help us create the ceremony as it allowed us to tailor it in our own time and write vows that were personal to us. He settled our nerves during the ceremony with confident delivery and subtle smiles. All of the careful planning allowed us to be fully present in the moment, and for that we are thankful."

          ~Lindsey and Shane Nouri, CA

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"We feel so fortunate to have had Clay officiate my daughter's wedding. From the first contact he was responsive, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and kind. He worked closely with the bride and groom and the ceremony was exactly what they wanted. Clay has a strong, clear voice which added to the beautiful ceremony he created for them. Clay is fantastic!"

         ~Ann Conaty, Walnut Creek, CA

 

"Clay was so wonderful from beginning to end. He really took the time to understand our love story and get to know us to really personalize our ceremony. He really went the extra mile to explain everything to us and to make sure we felt comfortable and prepared on our special day. I would recommend Clay to anyone who really wants that extra special touch on their day. My husband and I want to thank him again for the wonderful job he did representing us and setting the tone for our ceremony. Thank you again Clay!"

        ~Theresa Parini, Sacramento, CA

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"When we got engaged, we knew we wanted to create a ceremony that was authentic to our promise to each other. Having Clay officiate was a huge part of making that happen. He met with us beforehand to talk about the ceremony, help us revise our vows, and ensure that he kept true to our wishes for the day. He is friendly and thoughtful, can recommend poetry if you are having trouble finding your own words, and respects all faiths. He is even qualified to help you navigate family dynamics and anticipate married life because of his MFT credential. It's also helpful that his voice is gorgeous!"

          ~ Joe and Lacey Alessandra, Los Angeles CA

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"Clay was an excellent wedding officiant who crafted a beautiful ceremony with minimal effort on our end. He wove in our personal stories and vows seamlessly and with ease and we couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out. Highly recommend Clay- thanks for all you did to make our special day even more special!"

          ~Mina and Alex Gattinella, NY

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"We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant than Clay. From start to finish, he was professional, organized, and made sure to regularly touch base with us every step of the way making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. Clay was incredibly accommodating with our last-minute changes and shared our personal story with such warmth and heartfelt emotion.
One of the most special touches was how he helped us create custom vows that perfectly reflected our relationship and personalities. He guided us through the process with care, ensuring every word felt authentic and meaningful.

 

Our hand-fasting ceremony was also beautifully planned and executed-thoughtful, symbolic, and seamlessly organized. Clay’s attention to detail and calm presence made the moment unforgettable, and our guests are still talking about how unique and heartfelt it was. We can’t recommend him highly enough to any couple looking for a truly personal and memorable wedding experience."

          ~Ashley and Dustin Penning, Texas

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"Clay was wonderful to work with. We had a very long, detailed, specific ceremony that Clay was able to handle wonderfully. We included multiple unity ceremonies from Russian cultural weddings and had live interpretation. All of which Clay was able to perform smoothly and elegantly. Clay met with us several times before the ceremony. He was flexible with scheduling and generous with his time. We appreciated how genuine he was the whole time and excited for us and supportive of the process of writing our ceremony."

          ~Michelle and Yury

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"Clay is an amazing officiant, from the very beginning he provided us ideas that aligned with our vision and he was very vested in our story of how we met. When we put the ceremony together he promptly reviewed it and gave us constructive advice, utilizing his knowledge of weddings and understanding of guests reactions to ensure smooth transitions, tasteful jokes all while delivering an emotional story. He was very professional during the entire process and was effective in telling our story, it couldn’t have gone any better and I would highly recommend him if you are looking for an officiant. He’s got you covered no matter what kind of ceremony you are envisioning (funny, emotional, religious, etc.)."          ~Rosie and Derek Sottile, NY

 

"At our first meeting, Clay was so easy going and we knew he would be a perfect officiant for us. We met several times throughout the process to go over the ceremony, and he was kind enough to work with our crazy schedules whenever we had to meet. We had the most amazing wedding ceremony that was a true representation of our relationship, and we are so grateful to Clay for being a part of our special day!"

          ~Cassi and Ray Mellinger, NV

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"We initially chose Clay because we wanted someone who had a spiritual lens and also offered premarital counseling, and we are so happy that we did! Clay has a calming presence and takes his role as officiant very seriously. He was kind throughout, extremely easy to reach at any time, and provided us with a list of very useful templates to create our unique ceremony script. Both during premarital counseling and for the ceremony, he was flexible and offered wonderful guidance throughout the process. He also walks through the logistics of signing the marriage license and sends the license with receipt of shipping the day omafter the wedding. All in all, he was wonderful and he has our highest recommendation!"

          ~Ramya and Cameron, OR

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"My (now) wife and I come from mixed cultural backgrounds, and we initially had trouble figuring out what a wedding ceremony should look like for us. Clay was incredibly approachable, and looking back simply went went above and beyond anything we could have expected. He was incredibly accommodating when we tried coming up with a ceremony draft with mixed success, and took the loose ideas that we had and crafted the most wonderful ceremony from it. He kept us collected and on track throughout the planning process, and his calm and warm personality made for a truly beautiful ceremony. We are both so grateful for his presence - thank you Clay! If the opportunity presents itself, we cannot recommend him enough."

          ~Rehan and Amy, CA

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"We were so happy and impressed with Clay's role in officiating our wedding. My fiancé and I talked with him on the phone when we first hired him to officiate. He listened to the type of ceremony and vows we were interested in having, and chatting also allowed him to get a general feel for us as a couple and get to know him a bit as well. We also answered some questions about us as a couple and our values and common interests. This helped him to really personalize our vows. He did an AMAZING job on our ceremony. The words he wrote really captured how we felt about one another, our families, and our dreams/goals for our future together. Clay sent them to us to review and give feedback. After Covid hit, he had to alter them because they were written with an audience in mind and it turned into an elopement with just my fiancé and I. He was extremely professional and did a fabulous job leading us through the ceremony. He allowed us to relax and really feel the commitment and meaning behind the words in the vows. It was an extremely emotional day, and he was a very calming presence. We will forever cherish the intimate and personal feeling of the ceremony and the words that Clay prepared. I highly recommend him!!"

          ~Megan and Mark Lobo

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"Sometimes we are not immediately aware of having received a gift of grace until we see its effects on

our lives.  As always, in gratitude for what Clay offers."

~ Michele Ogilvie, Ojai, CA

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