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About
Our Weddings are done the Cowboy way with simple but straight forward values. We love what we do, and enjoy customizing your ceremony just for you. We guarantee your guests have never seen one like it before. In addition to officiating, we offer our own creation; the "Branding Ceremony." We work with you to design a cowboy brand which becomes your wedding logo and can be used on your website, napkins, invites etc. It becomes your theme if you wish. We forge a real branding iron and during the marriage ceremony we break and pay tribute to anyone special in your life. The story of you is told and how you got here today. Its an inclusive beautiful way to say thank you to those that "brung ya" to the dance. Together we take the iron from the fire, and brand the leather attached to pieces of barn-wood. Sizzle, smoke and fire fill the air, and from then on the couple will "ride for their very own brand." There is more...... but know this; its as fun and creative as it is individualized and emotional, all surrounded with honor and promise, gratitude and love. It's just the Cowboy Way.
Its different, not new or just the latest thing, its a reminder of what life is all about. The simplicity and the inclusion of family has in the previous ceremonies healed many bygones and marked the day for family togetherness. Nothing could make us happier than bringing the best out of folks who love one another.
NEW OFFERING: ELOPEMENT VENUE FOR SMALL BACKYARD WEDDINGS, LIMITED TIME PRICING NOW $495 INCLUDES OFFICIATING CEREMONY.
My Anaheim Hills Ranch Home. Pool side Ceremony with City Lights View. Water Falls and Koi Pond, outdoor Bar and Grill, Barn and Corral, Bridal Ready Room, Up to 50 guests. Includes wedding cake and bottle of champange. Catering Service available.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 151 times
Serves Anaheim, CA
Background checked
3 employees
22 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Kaitlynn S.
Jun 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Bob added character and a unique charm to our wedding! The branding ceremony was one of a kind and provided us with a keepsake that will be with our family for generations! All of our guests had amazing things to say about Bob and the way he performed the ceremony! Would definitely recommend Bob to anyone looking for a unique, special, family oriented ceremony!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Zoey M.
Jun 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so happy that Bob led our ceremony!! He is communicative and responsive. We decided to share our vows privately and to restate prewritten vows during the ceremony, and as we were expecting the traditional vows that are often recited, Bob had provided beautiful vows for us and it meant so much to both of us. We also asked during the planning process to start off our ceremony with a prayer and Bob led a such beautiful prayer for all us and it just meant so much. Bob is an amazing officiant and very kind! We’re very thankful that he made our ceremony so special.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Bri V.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Bob is such a gift!!! My initial conversation with Bob felt so warm and genuine. His presence and everything he believes in really resonated with me, and having him be a part of our wedding was so special.
Even through all the adrenaline of the wedding day, I had accidentally left my vows with Bob. He was so kind and thoughtful and mailed them back to us with the sweetest little letter, I wasn’t expecting that at all thinking I misplaced it elsewhere but that small gesture in itself shows his kind nature.
Bob truly has such a special heart, and we are so grateful we had him as our officiant. He’s got a special twang to him as well with his gun show, so unexpected for the guests and so fun for us!! We love Bob 🤍🥹
Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Trisha F.
Jun 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are SO happy we chose Cowboy Bob to marry us! We chose to get married on Amtrak in Los Angeles en route to Seattle and he made the experience perfect for our intimate and meaningful experience! I would’ve chosen all the positive descriptors for this review including responsiveness and punctuality but it limited me to 3. I would HIGHLY recommend using Cowboy Weddings and Branding!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Amanda R.
Mar 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
My husband and I wanted an intimate vow renewal for our 20 year anniversary, still special and also needed to be at our home. The branding ceremony was a perfect fit for us and we loved how personal the vows were for us- Bob did a wonderful job capturing our faith and relationship. I definitely recommend Cowboy Weddings n Branding, and would use again- maybe need a party to celebrate our 21st anniversary ;) Thank you, Bob!
Details: Vow renewal • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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Robert Zemel
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our Ceremonies are simple yet great. They are more than fine all by itself. We come dressed in western wear, usually in period clothing, cowboy hat and will carry a holstered Six Shooter if all the same to you. (We fix'em so they only shoot blanks) And our charge for the service is discounted for for new business this month to just $195. And with a "Branding Ceremony" or any other services ordered the officiant fee is waived. We have additional offers for your consideration. The Branding Ceremony is by far the most exciting service offered brides and grooms since we can remember. It's our creation and is inclusive and interacting with your guests making them part of the special day. Included is the Conference meeting where we learn about you and the families, Brand Design, (your logo) Branding Iron, Artwork and Camp Fire. Also, to spice up your service with or without the branding a pose member can be present. This cowboy is available to seat guests if needed, swipe a few gifts at gun point, entertain the youngins, but most of all, when I ask if there are any persons thinking about objecting to your marriage, the cowpoke saunters through the guests with an itchy trigger finger sending a message that there better not be anyone objecting or it will be his last idea. Once the guests are cleared he will turned to me and say, "Go ahead boss, there ain't none out here." He will also, upon the pronouncement of Husband and Wife start shootin up the sky like Yosemite Sam might do. The cost for pose is just $150 per member. Booked rates are honored no matter how far in advance. We have Props and Cowboy Games which we can discuss later.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
This depends on the service requested. For a simple service, its always nice to meet in person as it makes for a much more personal ceremony. But we do not require such a meeting and a phone call can suffice, either way we don't charge for the time.
The Branding Ceremony does require some face time in order that I learn your stories and who will be honored at the camp fire. Also together we design your own personal brand, which can be used throughout your entire event.
If you have pose, its a good chance to choreograph whatever you wish to happen.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been doing ranch style weddings since 2004. During my career I wanted more for the bride and groom. The unity candle and sand deal are tired and guests have seen it done a 1000 times. The Branding Ceremony is like slowing down a country western song and taking the family back to grandma and grandpa carving their initials in the big oak tree. I thought about how grandparents are unfortunately ignored or just not thought about. Parents are much the same. The Ceremony honors the families of the Bride and Groom for making such a great persons, which the other has chosen to love. Its become a way for one to thank the others family and show the values won't be forgotten as the couple "ride for their brand.' Since the ceremony is my invention we are improving it all the time and each ceremony is customized to the couple and the family so my training never stops.