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“He didn’t feel like just an officiant doing a job — he felt like someone who truly cared.”

— Dominic & Keri - March 19th 2026

Helping couples create personal, meaningful ceremonies throughout San Diego County.

Over 30 years helping San Diego couples feel comfortable, confident, and completely at ease

during one of the most important moments of their lives.

Professional Wedding DJ services also available.

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Learn more about Gary Kelley — Wedding Officiant & DJ

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📞 Call or Text Gary directly: 858-339-0060

What couples are saying:

“Gary’s voice was calm, clear, and incredibly soothing… he guided us in a way that felt natural and heartfelt.”

Gary Kelley creates relaxed, personal wedding ceremonies for couples throughout San Diego County

From beach weddings to intimate backyard celebrations, each ceremony is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your story and feel natural, meaningful, and completely your own.

Your Wedding Ceremony Should Feel Like You

Your wedding ceremony should feel relaxed, personal, and truly reflective of the two of you.

I’ve had the privilege of guiding hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years, and my approach is simple — to create a moment where you feel comfortable, present, and completely at ease.

My goal is simple: for you to feel completely present and able to enjoy every moment of your ceremony while I guide the flow and take care of the details.

Whether your ceremony is traditional, spiritual, lighthearted, or completely non-religious, we can create something that feels authentic and comfortable for everyone involved.

What to Expect

Every couple is different, and every ceremony should feel authentic to your story.

Some couples prefer a traditional ceremony with familiar vows. Others want something lighthearted, personal, or completely non-religious. Some include readings, family traditions, or symbolic moments. Others prefer something simple and elegant.

We’ll talk through the possibilities together and shape a ceremony that feels natural and meaningful for you.

On your wedding day, my role is simple — to provide calm guidance and a confident voice so the ceremony flows smoothly and everyone feels comfortable in the moment.

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Gary was truly an exceptional wedding officiant, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had him as part of our special day. From the very beginning to the end of the ceremony, he guided us with such kindness, warmth, and professionalism that immediately put us at ease.

He sent us a voice recording beforehand, and we loved it. At our wedding, his voice was clear, calm, and soothing, which made a huge difference during such an emotional moment. He led us through our vows in a way that felt natural and heartfelt, allowing us to stay present and truly take in every second. Many of our guests later mentioned how much they appreciated his gentle tone and the way he carried the ceremony—it created such a beautiful and intimate atmosphere.

Our wedding day itself was quite hectic, especially with the unexpected challenges of moving between outdoor and indoor spaces due to the heat. Despite everything going on, Gary remained composed, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful throughout. He handled every situation with grace and made sure the ceremony flowed smoothly, which meant so much to all of us.

We’re still waiting to receive our wedding photos and videos from the photographer, so it’s a little disappointing that we don’t have those moments captured just yet—but even without them, we clearly remember how wonderful Gary was and how beautifully he led our ceremony.

What stood out the most was not just his professionalism, but his genuine care. He didn’t feel like just an officiant doing a job—he felt like someone who truly cared about making our ceremony meaningful and memorable.

We will never forget this day, and Gary played a huge role in making it so special. We’ve already recommended him to friends and family, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for a wedding officiant who is both professional and genuinely kind.

Keri and Dominic - Temecula - March 19th 2026

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Gary Kelley is a beloved San Diego personality with years of experience. He knows how to make clients feel special and brings a charismatic, professional presence to every event. We’ve hired Gary for multiple events, and he is truly first class. There is no other option in our opinion.
— Lana & Fred Liebhaber

We cannot thank Gary enough for the care, professionalism, and compassion he showed during my husband’s Celebration of Life. He created a warm, meaningful atmosphere and guided every moment beautifully.

During an incredibly difficult time, having someone so calm, reliable, and thoughtful made all the difference.

I highly recommend Gary to anyone looking for an officiant, Minister, or DJ who is not only talented, but genuinely caring.
— Renee & Madison Knudson

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“Our ceremony was exactly what we hoped for — meaningful, warm, and effortless. Gary’s voice and presence made everyone feel comfortable.”

— Emily & Ryan

Why Couples Choose Gary

A confident, professional speaking voice developed through decades of radio broadcasting

A calm and confident presence during your ceremony
Many years of experience with weddings throughout San Diego County
Professional speaking experience from decades in radio and media
Clear guidance so the ceremony feels natural and relaxed
A personal approach focused on your story

My goal is simple — to help create a ceremony where everything feels effortless, meaningful, and truly yours.

San Diego
La Jolla
Del Mar
Encinitas
Carlsbad
Oceanside
Coronado
Rancho Santa Fe
Solana Beach

Clairemont
Mira Mesa
La Mesa
El Cajon

Lakeside
Jamul
Alpine

Chula Vista
Otay
Imperial Beach

Temecula
Fallbrook