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Father Jerry Bellamy is a retired Catholic priest, in CA. He has been planning and performing weddings for over 50 years. Ordained after 12 years of seminary training, he spent 9 happy years in parishes. In 1981, he retired from full time ministry because he wanted to be married. He and his wife have two wonderful children. Both children are professionals in California. He is still a Priest but performs weddings as a non-denominational minister. Father Jerry specializes in both religious and non-religious ceremonies. He also speaks Spanish.

This is NOT his “side job”. This is what he does.

Services Offered

Father Jerry is bilingual and will work with you to plan and celebrate your wedding, in English or Spanish traditions. So many of his couples are not religious, as adults, but were as children. Many couples are agnostics, atheists or are just upset with the church of their parents. Father Jerry very often helps bridge the gap between what the couple wants and what their parents want. Father Jerry’s couples usually want to be married outside of traditional churches or temples or synagogues. He also celebrates weddings, side by side, with Rabbis, Imams, Ministers, and Elders of other religions. He will take the time to sit down with you to plan your ceremony. His approach is to help you find the ceremony that is hiding within your relationship. Your wedding could end up being rather traditional, or not very traditional at all. The average duration of a ceremony is about 28 minutes.

“What makes a person holy, is determined by how loving one is, not by how religious one might be. We celebrate how great or holy it is that you love each other. Dios es Amor.”

Frequently asked questions

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Reviews of Father Jerry Bellamy

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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444 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Father Jerry receives glowing reviews for his personalized and touching wedding ceremonies. Brides and grooms appreciate his attention to detail, ability to incorporate religious or cultural elements, and his warm and engaging presence that makes ceremonies heartfelt and memorable. Couples highlight how Father Jerry\'s planning, flexibility, humor, professionalism, and inclusivity made their wedding ceremonies unique and special. From accommodating various traditions to keeping guests engaged and laughing, Father Jerry\'s services are highly recommended by couples for creating beautiful and meaningful ceremonies that surpass expectations.

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Father Jerry receives glowing reviews for his personalized and touching wedding ceremonies. Brides and grooms appreciate his attention to detail, ability to incorporate religious or cultural elements, and his warm and engaging presence that makes ceremonies heartfelt and memorable. Couples highlight how Father Jerry\'s planning, flexibility, humor, professionalism, and inclusivity made their wedding ceremonies unique and special. From accommodating various traditions to keeping guests engaged and laughing, Father Jerry\'s services are highly recommended by couples for creating beautiful and meaningful ceremonies that surpass expectations.

Matt
Matt C. Sent on 06/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A radiant halo on any wedding ceremony

To preface our experience with Father Jerry, my wife and I do not consider ourselves as religious. We were searching for a priest to officiate our wedding ceremony primarily to humor our families. We also wanted to find someone that could sprinkle in some Spanish throughout the ceremony to indulge my wife’s Spanish-speaking relatives. It did not take long for us to discover Father Jerry on the internet, as you probably have noticed yourself based on the stellar reviews.
In our consultation with Father Jerry, he spieled his philosophies on love, marriage, religion, Catholicism, and it became very clear to us that we had picked the right person. We will not spoil his spiel, but his thoughts on what constitutes a “religious” person and what constitutes a “holy” person resonated with us – especially as a not-so-religious couple. We also appreciated his playful, yet diligent demeanor.
The ceremony itself was everything we had wanted, and it was executed perfectly by Father Jerry. We incorporated many activities into the ceremony, most of which were proposed by Father Jerry. These activities helped keep our guests engaged and some were even able to participate, which was very much appreciated. Father Jerry spoke with grace, humility, humor, and all of his words were genuine. It very much felt like we were being married by an old friend.

We sincerely recommend Father Jerry’s services to all couples.
Thank you again for everything, Father Jerry.

- Matt & Maybelline Cunanan
Candice
Candice M. Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Casual Double Wedding at Cachuma Lake

Father Bellamy was professional, funny, flexible, spiritual/religious and created the perfect ceremony for our casual - double wedding - on the lake. My son and his fiance were an addition to our original plan and Father Bellamy included them into the ceremony perfectly. Every one of our guests commented on how lovely, unique and calm our wedding was... and we definitely contribute a lot of that to Father Bellamy - his planning, style, delivery and overall personality. He listened to the four of us and was attentive to our wants and expectations. We would not have changed a thing :)
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Nadia D. Sent on 06/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Santa Barbara Wedding

Couldn’t recommend Father Jerry enough. He was perfect for our big day. My husband and I were both baptized (myself Romanian Orthodox and my husband Catholic) but are not practicing and he was the perfect balance for us. Took every consideration and request of ours on board including my father’s Romanian Orthodox traditions. It was so beautiful, funny, loving and joyful. Wouldn’t have changed our day with Father Jerry for the world.
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It is very challenging for couples to not only choose the right person to marry them but also to find the right person! In this small pocket of California there are limited choices. I am so relieved when my clients mention Father Jerry because I know not only will they have a memorable and exquisitely penned ceremony but they will also go into their day organized, calm and excited. Father Jerry has many years of experience and knows how to set my clients' mind at ease. I highly recommend him for the job!

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Father Jerry Bellamy will make your wedding ceremony relaxed, personal and beautiful. I love how he gets to know the couples so that the ceremony rings authentic to who the couple is. I always know my couples are in good hands when working with him.

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