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Weddings In The Wild is a go-anywhere wedding officiant on the Redwood Coast of North California. Hello I'm Paul Marsh, a wedding officiant who serves couples that want a beautiful ceremony in a gorgeous location, nearby in nature or deep in the wild. An officiant, concierge and adventurer with more than 40 years of experience. Located in Arcata and serving Humboldt and Del Norte counties since 2015.

Services Offered
Ceremony performances are joyful and heartfelt. I creates custom ceremonies to meet your personal needs and a standard ceremony option is available. We work together to reflect what is imporytant to the two of you in your ceremony. Also, I can help you with vows and give marriage license guidance. Additonal Concierge Service is available for help with planning destination weddings. I act as your planning assistant to help with decision making and provide insights on location, travel, marriage licenses, and logistics. Whether you want a formal wedding, a small gathering or just the two of you, I would be honored to officiate your wedding, nearby in nature or deep in the wild.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$600

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$400

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$100

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

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
CA
CO
ID
MT
NV
OR
WA
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings In The Wild

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Paul, based in the redwoods near Eureka, CA, received rave reviews as an officiant for various weddings, including intimate gatherings and adventurous elopements. Couples praised his personalized ceremonies, professionalism, seamless planning process, and his ability to create magical and stress-free experiences. Paul's adaptability, attention to detail, local knowledge, and responsiveness were highlighted, making him highly recommended for unique and unforgettable weddings in natural settings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Paul, based in the redwoods near Eureka, CA, received rave reviews as an officiant for various weddings, including intimate gatherings and adventurous elopements. Couples praised his personalized ceremonies, professionalism, seamless planning process, and his ability to create magical and stress-free experiences. Paul's adaptability, attention to detail, local knowledge, and responsiveness were highlighted, making him highly recommended for unique and unforgettable weddings in natural settings.

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D Brown (. Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful beach wedding

My fiance and I were lucky enough to find Paul to help us create our perfect wedding. Paul met with us and not only gave us great location choices, he also spent the time to get to know us. Paul helped us choose a fantastic location for our wedding. He personalized the ceremony. It was just my fiance, paul and I (and our dog, lol). Paul was charming, professional and went above and beyond to make our wedding on a secluded beach awesome. We were so fortunate to have him. I would highly recommend Paul for your wedding, whether you're planning big or small. He is absolutely the best!
Nicole
Nicole T. Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant!

Once my husband and I decided to elope in the Redwoods, we wanted an officiant who was easy-going and an outdoor enthusiast like ourselves. We were so excited to come across Weddings In The Wild. Once we met with Paul over FaceTime, we knew he was the officiant for us. Paul arranged the perfect short (but very sweet!) nature-oriented ceremony, just like we wanted! He gave us a transcript of the ceremony, which will help us re-live the moment. Paul was always happy, easy to talk to, and was a wonderful additional to our wedding day!
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Jessica G. Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Paul was a wonderful addition to our ceremony! He was very easy and flexible to work with. He really supported us on our journey and helped to navigate through the whole experience with grace and ease. His knowledge and expertise really shined through and gave us comfort throughout this entire process. If you are looking for an officiant in this area we highly recommend him!!

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