Gary Kelley officiating a wedding ceremony beneath a floral canopy at sunset

San Diego Wedding Officiant

Your Love Story.Beautifully Told.Exclusively Yours.

Heartfelt, personal ceremonies written just for the two of you — from intimate elopements to grand celebrations.

When you book Gary, you get Gary.

Gary Kelley with a bride and groom at an outdoor wedding ceremony
Gary Kelley celebrating with a wedding party at an evening receptionGary Kelley with a bride holding her bouquet at a wedding reception

Meet Gary

Three decades of storytelling — now at your wedding.

Gary Kelley has spent thirty years as a broadcaster, entertainer, and storyteller — on air, on stage, and in front of audiences across San Diego. Now he brings that same warmth, presence, and craft to the most important moment of your life.

Every ceremony Gary officiates is written exclusively for that couple. No templates. No recycled vows. Just your story, told the way only you could tell it. Congratulations, Nika & Will — October 30, 2026.

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Three moments, one voice — yours.

In Action

See Gary at Work

A few glimpses of real ceremonies — the emotion, the laughter, and the words that made them unforgettable.

Featured CeremonyA newlywed couple kissing at the end of the aisle as their guests applaud
Estancia La Jolla WeddingA beautiful, heartfelt ceremony at one of San Diego's most romantic garden venues.
Intimate ElopementA beach wedding ceremony beneath a wooden floral arch overlooking the ocean
Coronado ElopementAn intimate celebration overlooking San Diego Bay — just the two of you, the water, and your vows.
Liberty Station WeddingNika and Will at their Liberty Station wedding ceremony in San Diego on October 30, 2026
Nika & Will — Oct 30, 2026Nika and Will celebrated their love at the historic Liberty Station — a ceremony full of joy, laughter, and personal vows.

Every couple. Every love story.

Gary officiates weddings for all couples — straight, LGBTQ+, interfaith, multicultural, and everything in between. Love is love, and every ceremony deserves to be told with the same care and joy.

The couples are all part of his story.

Kind Words

What Couples Are Saying

Every review is real, recent, and from a couple Gary personally officiated.

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"Gary made our ceremony feel like it was written just for us — because it was."
Lauren & Dustin Williams
"He remembered every detail we shared and wove it into something we'll never forget."
Janel Agnew
"Warm, funny, and completely present. Our guests are still talking about it."
Gwen J

Ready to start your story?

Reach out and let's talk about your wedding. Gary personally responds to every inquiry.

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A bride and groom kissing at an outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the coast