I Do x Two

$400

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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Responds in about 4 hours

Introduction

First and foremost, congratulations on your engagement!! If you're looking for an experienced officiant/celebrant to create a ceremony uniquely your own, you've found "your person"! I got my start over 10 years ago when I was sworn in as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for Alameda County, then I went out on my own because civil ceremonies are...well... let's just say they are cookie-cutter. I wanted to work with clients to create a ceremony that they'd enjoy and remember for years to come so I went out on my own. I like to start by scheduling a "get acquainted" call via Google Meets or Zoom call so you can decide if I'm a good fit for you both. I suggest you interview more than one officiant. If we're a "go", we'll sign an agreement, a 50% deposit will be made and your date will then go 'in ink' on my calendar. Happy to share the remaining details during our call. My pricing starts at $400, add-ons depend on what other services you may need ("day of" coordination/photography for INTIMATE sized weddings only), also commute traffic considerations, whether or not you want me there for rehearsal, mileage, tolls and parking, if applicable. Again, congratulations and thanks for your consideration! I hope to hear from you.

Overview

Hired 150 times

Serves Castro Valley, CA

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1 employee

25 years in business

Business hours

Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pmMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Margaret M.

4 weeks ago

They made our special day extra special. Saundra is an outstanding wedding officiant. We hired her with 3-weeks notice before our wedding which was a small intimate affair in our backyard with just the two of us, our children, one other couple and our dog. Through questionnaires and suggestions from her vast expertise, Saundra guided us to make the ceremony a very personal, meaningful and joyous event. We paid for the officiate plus photography package and are delighted by the results. Joe’s photographs are beautiful, taken with an artistic eye, and much better than you can get from attendees’ cell phone pictures. Plus, we wanted our attendees to enjoy the event, not photograph it. They were very well prepared and professional; you do not need to worry. They are a great team and lovely people. Amazing experience!

I Do x Two's reply

Hi Margaret, What a delight to have met you and Bob and be chosen to both officiate and photograph your wedding. We appreciate your kind words about our services!

Jasreen H.

Dec 14, 2024

We are so grateful to have had Saundra as part of our wedding day! From the moment we met her, we knew we were in excellent hands. As our officiant, she was professional, thoughtful, and patient, showing genuine care for her couples. The ceremony questionnaire she provided was incredibly helpful in crafting a heartfelt and personalized ceremony. We received countless compliments on how meaningful and touching the ceremony was. We cannot thank Saundra enough for making our day so special!

I Do x Two's reply

Hi Jasreen, It was fun working with you both as you blended elements of your respective cultures into this celebration that showcased your love for oe another. Thanks for your sharing your feedback.

Adrian R.

Nov 3, 2024

Saundra went above and beyond to make sure that out wedding experience was the very best it could be! And even though we had some family running an hour late, she was very gracious and waited for them to arrive before starting the ceremony. She led the ceremony professionally, and made it an experience we could all remember.

I Do x Two's reply

I'm delighted that you both were happy with the ceremony and for such an important day we definitely needed to wait for your parents. Wishing you both all the best!!

Anne-Sofie R.

Nov 8, 2023

We reached out to Saundra last minute to officiate our wedding, and she was the best at helping out from everything between deciding on location in SF, write the most lovely speech incorporating our personal stories and making the day feel special and personal. While we've only known Saundra for a few weeks, she made the ceremony feel so personal and intimate, and she truly has the best energy and warmth that you'd want on your wedding day! Much love from Anne-Sofie and David.

Leslie E.

Jan 9, 2021

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Planning a Zoom wedding during a pandemic was challenging, but we were determined. After interviewing five different officiants on video calls, we clicked with Saundra immediately. This was not a sales pitch, quite the opposite. She was warm, welcoming, and asked us about our story and about our background, which immediately put us at ease. Once we chose to work with Saundra, she continued to come through for us. Always proactive and on time, always listening. We went through a few different drafts of our ceremony, working together to make it personal and memorable. Saundra was always open to our ideas, and she very tactfully made suggestions that were in our best interest. She was also very knowledgeable about getting our license, which was no easy feat while our county's courthouse was shut down. Saundra absolutely inspired confidence, trust, and care. On the day of our ceremony, Sandra calmly directed everything, which was fortunate, as we were having nerve wracking technology issues with our Zoom call! She expertly gave us cues under her breath, like to face the camera, etc. It's funny, when I think back, I was excited and not paying attention to those details. Thank goodness Saundra is such a pro. You can see from the pictures below, she made us look good, and we had a great time, too! It is possible to create a special, memorable, and moving ceremony with an online wedding, and it's all about who you choose to work with. We are thrilled to have found Saundra for our special day, and our time together will be revisited again and again in our pictures, our videos, and our stories.

Details: Wedding • Jewish • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen

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Saundra Anderson

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I factor in commute time to your wedding venue and whether or not you need me for rehearsal. To provide you a quote means I need to know: your wedding date (to check for availability), time of your ceremony (even if just an estimate), city where you're wedding will be held so I can factor in commute time to and from. As a military brat (USAF), I offer a military discount as a "thank you" to active duty personnel and to teachers too.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Start with a complimentary consultation--via Google Meets or Zoom.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Served as an Alameda County Deputy Marriage Commissioner, I’m also a Certified Wedding Planner, Graduate Cal State East Bay Wedding Certification Program, 2015.