Weddings by Roberta Central Coast

Weddings by Roberta Central Coast (WBRCC) Roberta Thompson, Officiant Qualifications: Since 2017, WBRCC has officiated over 430 weddings, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, celebrations of life, and baby blessings. Credentials: American Marriage Ministries (ID 689024). Graduate: Wedding Merchant Business Academy Member: International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants, Central Coast Event Network, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. Business licenses: City of Santa Maria and County of Santa Barbara. Languages: English, Spanish. Travel areas: Counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Kern. However, WBRCC is authorized to officiate anywhere in the United States. Venue ideas: beaches, vineyards, parks, backyards, boats, hilltops, chapels, hotels, courthouses, government buildings, poolsides, vacation rentals, restaurants, event halls, country clubs and jails, etc. Ceremony options/preferences: civil (non-religious) or religious with readings and passages. Diversity and inclusion for all is welcome. Insurance: WBRCC is insured by Performing Entertainers and Event Professionals. Marriage certificate/license: couple must obtain a marriage certificate/license from any County Clerk- Recorder in California. WBRCC will file the certificate/license with County Clerk-Recorder on the couple’s behalf. California state law does not permit Officiant to sign a marriage certificate/license from another state All-inclusive fee: WBRCC fee is based on time involved with couple: time writing the ceremony script, travel within north Santa Barbara County and South San Luis Obispo County, time spent at the ceremony and filing of the certificate license. Any travel outside of those geographical boundaries, will increase the overall fee. Fee details: creation of a personalized ceremony script, unlimited contact time with the couple/family, filing of the marriage license with the County, detailed instructions given to witnesses to complete their portion of the marriage certificate/license, travel expenses, a scanned unofficial copy of the marriage certificate/license. Payment options: fees are due in advance of the ceremony. No money is accepted on the day of the ceremony. A 10% discount is offered to active duty military couples.