My partner and I were a bit apprehensive about hiring someone that we didn't know to play such an intimate role in our wedding. However, after one phone call with Rick Grove, we knew we had lucked out and found the exact right guy! He was warm, funny, reassuring, and immediately gave us both the shared feeling that this was exactly who we wanted to hear from during our most special time. Rick patiently listened to us as individuals, as a couple, and as his clients, and did all he can to accommodate our wishes and personalize our ceremony. He had many beautiful readings and ceremony parts for us to choose from and customize, and provided his own (unjudgmental) guidance to help us choose the perfect ceremony flow. In his individual interviews with us, he asked some open-ended questions and allowed us to truly share what is special about our partner and our relationship, which he tastefully incorporated into his script. Many people told us that the ceremony was beautiful and just the perfect length--we couldn't agree more. Rick Grove feels more like a long-time family friend than a hired officiant, and that just speaks to his absolute perfect fit for this role. He loves what he does, and we loved having him be an integral part of our ceremony. Rick's fees were already quite modest, and were worth every at that. We will be forever grateful for the seamless process and beautiful ceremony that Rick gave to us. You absolutely CANNOT be disappointed here, and we vow to that.

Rick was very easy to work with. He was responsive, professional and easy going. Rick provided many options for us to choose from regarding readings, prayers and details of the ceremony. We couldn’t have been happier with his service. Thank you Rick!

Rick took the time to get to know us and our relationship and customized our ceremony to meet our needs for this special day.

My husband and I were planning an elopement to San Diego and hired Rick for our officiant. He was amazing from the start to the end. Very professional, personable, and performed a beautiful ceremony on the beach. The day could not have gone any better. Thank you for a making our day perfect Rick!!!

Not only did we love his choice of words, but the thoughtfulness in how he ordained and delivered words of wisdom touched everyone. We received so many compliments about the ceremony, and we genuinely loved every moment of it. Thank you so much, Rick it was truly a pleasure and an honor to have you wed us!

Rick Grove officiated our wedding on September 20, 2025 at Loews Coronado Beach Resort, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. From the start he asked guests to be present and put away their phones, which set a relaxed, sincere tone.

He wove a few personal touches into the ceremony—how we met at a house party in 2021, the long‑distance calls, and the proposal in front of our favorite painting. Those details made the service feel truly ours without being over‑the‑top.

During the ceremony Rick used two images that stuck with us. He compared our relationship to a garden, reminding us to “water regularly” and pull weeds early—a simple metaphor that felt both practical and uplifting. He also quoted Leonardo da Vinci’s idea of an arch: two weak points leaning against each other become strong. That analogy captured how we support each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

The short readings (“Wedding Prayer” and a passage from The Art of Marriage) fit nicely, and Rick guided us smoothly through the announcements, processional, vows, ring exchange, and the final blessing. His calm, friendly manner kept us relaxed while we said our vows, and his closing words left us feeling hopeful about the future.

We also received many compliments from our guests on how great Rick was—everyone remarked on his warmth, professionalism, and the personal touches that made the ceremony feel special.

Overall, Rick was professional, warm, and easy to work with. We’d gladly recommend him to any couple looking for an officiant who balances personal touches with a down‑to‑earth style.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant for our wedding. He went above and beyond to make our ceremony truly personal and unforgettable. He took the time to meet with both of us separately before the big day, reviewing our vows, learning our love story, and thoughtfully weaving it into the ceremony. Hearing our story told in his words was such a nice touch as that was the one part we did not review which we loved the surprise aspect!
His voice was calm, confident, and full of warmth, we had so many guests afterward saying how amazing he was! The entire ceremony felt like us, emotional, genuine, and full of love. We’re so grateful for his time, care, and talent. Highly recommend to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about making your ceremony special!

Rick did an amazing job! He was professional, and had great ideas and suggestions. He made sure we had the wedding cermony we wanted. It was like working with an good friend. I would recommend him to anyone.

We are beyond grateful to have had Rick as our wedding officiant. We had several phone calls and meetings with Rick leading up to the big day and very quickly Rick became a dear friend. Most important to us was having an officiant who truly got to know us and our relationship, and Rick was able to do just that and more. He beautifully shared our love story and showcased our personalities during our ceremony. We are so lucky to be able to reminisce on our special day and have Rick be part of those most special moments. We highly recommend including Rick in your big day!

We were absolutely thrilled with Rick Grove as our officiant. He created a ceremony that was personal, heartfelt, and deeply engaging. Rick took the time to really understand us, and it showed in every word he spoke—our ceremony felt unique, meaningful, and perfectly tailored to us.

So many of our guests commented afterward on how wonderful the ceremony was, with many saying it was one of the best they had ever attended. Several even mentioned that if they ever need an officiant, Rick would be their first choice.

We can’t thank him enough for making our special day so memorable and beautiful. We highly recommend Rick to anyone looking for an officiant who brings warmth, sincerity, and a true personal touch.