Catholic Priest Wedding Officiants
Meaningful ceremonies inspired by Catholic traditions, welcoming couples with warmth and respect.
Great Officiants offers a dedicated team of Catholic clergy, including priests, deacons, and ministers, who specialize in beautiful, tradition-rich wedding ceremonies for couples who are unable to marry inside a Roman Catholic parish.
Our clergy are welcoming, inclusive, and affirming of all couples who wish to celebrate their love in a ceremony inspired by Catholic traditions.
Catholic Traditions, a Personal Celebration
Your wedding ceremony can honor the faith and traditions that matter to you while reflecting your relationship and the life you are building together.
Our clergy will work with you to create a meaningful celebration rooted in love, commitment, and spiritual connection.
A Ceremony at Your Chosen Location
Our team includes retired Catholic clergy and clergy from independent Catholic jurisdictions who offer ceremonies outside the traditional parish setting.
Celebrate at a beach, hotel, private venue, home, or another meaningful location, with a ceremony style that fits your vision.
Recognition by the Roman Catholic Church
A ceremony inspired by Catholic traditions does not automatically mean the marriage is recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. If Roman Catholic recognition is important to you, speak with your local parish or diocese about your circumstances and the requirements that apply, including whether convalidation is needed.
Serving California and Around the World
We officiate weddings throughout California and around the World. Let us help you find the clergy member who feels right for your celebration.
Meet Our Catholic Clergy
Explore the profiles below to learn more about our priests, deacons, and ministers.
Father Geoff is one of our Specialty Priests who work with us. Pricing starts at $800
Father Geoff Farrow is an amazing Man. His dedication to his couples and the love for doing Catholic inspired wedding ceremonies is shown in every wedding he does.
He received a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree from Saint John’s College in 1981. He received a Masters of Divinity degree from St. John’s Seminary and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in June of 1985. He conducted services in both English and Spanish and his pastoral experience includes:
Father Jacob is one of our Specialty Priests who work with us. Pricing starts at $800
Father Jacob is Ordained as a priest in the American Orthodox Catholic Church. He is currently in active ministry as a priest of The Franciscan Companions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He serves at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Long Beach and works as a spiritual director for people of many faith backgrounds. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Father Jacob offers meaningful Catholic wedding ceremonies inspired by Western and Eastern Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Father Mike is one of our Specialty Priests who work with us. Pricing starts at $800
Father Mike began his preparation for the priesthood at the minor seminary of the Congregation of the Mission, the religious community founded by St. Vincent de Paul.
Father Armando is one of our Specialty Priests who work with us. Pricing starts at $800
Father Armando Leyva’s journey to the priesthood began at a remarkably young age. Born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico, he was raised by Augustinian Recollect priests from the age of two. By the time he was 11, he had already taken his first formal step toward a life of ministry, entering the Minor Seminary in Sisoguichi, Chihuahua.
Ecumenical Catholic Clergy
Rev Tammy
Rev Tammy (yes she is a she) is one of our Specialty Ecumenical Catholic Clergy who work with us. Pricing starts at $800
Hello, I am Rev. Tammy Fuqua, and yes, I am a woman and an Ecumenical Catholic Clergy.
I serve as an Independent Catholic Priest ordained through the Ecumenical Catholic Communion. My ministry is rooted in the ancient Catholic tradition, apostolic succession, and the sacramental life that generations of Catholics know and cherish. While I stand outside the governance of the Roman Catholic Church, I faithfully preserve the beauty, prayer, and ritual of Catholic worship, while honoring conscience, compassion, and inclusion. At the heart of my work is a simple and sacred belief, that love is holy and that committed relationships are worthy of blessing before God.
About Our Catholic Ceremonies
A Catholic-Style Ceremony With Traditional Blessings
Our Catholic-style clergy provide wedding ceremonies that include the familiar structure, prayers, blessings, and spiritual tone many couples grew up with.
These ceremonies can include readings, vows, rings, and sacred elements that reflect Catholic traditions while remaining flexible, welcoming, and inclusive.
Couples who choose our Catholic clergy receive a ceremony that honors faith, love, and commitment in a way that feels respectful, meaningful, and personal.
Ideal for Couples Not Getting Married in a Parish Church
Many couples who appreciate Catholic traditions choose to celebrate their wedding at outdoor venues, destination locations, beaches, private homes, or event spaces that are not part of a local parish.
Our independent Catholic clergy make it possible to have a Catholic-style wedding ceremony in those settings.
Celebrate your marriage in a location that reflects your vision while incorporating meaningful spiritual traditions.
Perfect for Interfaith and Blended Couples
Our Catholic-style officiants are also a wonderful choice when one partner is Catholic and the other is not, or when couples come from different spiritual backgrounds.
Our clergy provide a caring, respectful, and welcoming way to celebrate marriage while honoring Catholic-inspired traditions and values.
Your ceremony can honor the spiritual elements that matter to you while celebrating the relationship you share.
A Compassionate and Faith-Centered Experience
Our goal is to provide a ceremony experience that is spiritual, welcoming, and deeply meaningful.
Whether you are practicing your faith, reconnecting with your spiritual roots, or simply want a ceremony inspired by Catholic tradition, our clergy are here to support your celebration with dignity and care.
If you are looking for a Catholic-style wedding ceremony that allows you to marry where and how you choose, our team would be honored to be part of your special day.
Serving California and Around the World
We officiate weddings throughout California and around the World.
Let us help you create a ceremony that honors your traditions, celebrates your relationship, and feels meaningful to you.