Pensacola Beach Perdido Gulf Shores Alabama Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonies by Secular Officiant E. J. Campfield

Notes from My Newlyweds...

Here are a few of the "thank you" notes and photos I've received over the years, performing weddings in Los Angeles, California and along the Florida-Alabama Gulf Coast.

I've officiated at everything from intimate beach weddings for two all the way up to large, entertainment industry celebrity weddings with literally hundreds of guests. In Los Angeles, I was frequently called by TV and movie production companies for wedding scene advice & consultation and even appeared on an episode of Fox TV's "Anything for Love" to marry a couple on national television. Though the Hollywood glitz was great fun, the Gulf Coast has also been home for many years, and I enjoy the wonderful people here all the more.

I very much appreciate the privilege to officiate at the weddings I perform and hope to work with you on yours as well...

Steve & Alex ... March 30, 2002 Ceremony

Amy & Ron ... August 16, 2003 Ceremony

"Your calm demeanor before the wedding made Jeanine & Eric feel at ease with you and the upcoming ceremony...and you performed the ceremony with such eloquence. You certainly made their special moment the perfect moment... Thanks again!"

--Teresa (mother of the bride)

Jeanine & Eric... June 1, 2006 Ceremony

Sarah & Brian ... September 15, 2007 Ceremony

Candi & Jerry ... June 9, 2007 Ceremony

"Thank you ... you made our day wonderful! There was a lot of talk from our guests
about how we added the children to our vows and to the sand ceremony. Just everything worked out so great. We are really pleased with the ceremony. Thank you so much,
even though thank you is not enough to say to you because you have made a wonderful life for US!"

--Rebecca & Wesley

Rebecca & Wesley & children... April 29, 2006 Fairhope Bayside Ceremony

Heather & Mark ... May 19, 2007 Ceremony

Nicole & Jerrell ... March 12, 2005 Pensacola Beach, FL Ceremony

"Mike and I planned our wedding in two weeks. I got online and found E. J. Campfield on the internet. When I called, we talked and he described his own life and marriage... I just felt a connection. So, we set up a meeting and my fiance liked him as well! He thought our plans were fabulous and allowed us to write out our vows and create our own ceremony. He was very loving and flexible. (Both our Mothers enjoyed him as well!!)"

--Mike & Jenn

Mike & Jennifer ... November 9, 2001 Ceremony

Theresa & Eric... February 19, 2006 Sunroom Ceremony

Meridith & Pete ... May 14, 2007 Ceremony

"E. J. is magnificent and we would highly recommend him. We wanted a secular wedding which represented our values, and yet would satisfy the expectations of our guests. The service was wonderful and emphasized the value and meaning of marriage without mention of religion. E. J. brings a seriousness combined with joy that you might not expect from a "new age" wedding. We were thrilled with his professionalism, calming influence, and well thought out service. We altered his prepared speech only slightly for our preferences. The guests were pleased and we've seen the service many times over in our video -- the words ring true every time."

--Mehrak & Vincent

Mehrak & Vincent ... May 10, 2003 Ceremony

Jessica & Dennis... November 10, 2007 Handfasting Ceremony

"Thank you again for making our wedding so special! The handfasting ceremony was perfect and I love that we still have the actual "knot" we tied in our wedding. You have been so easy to work with and bring such a presence to the ceremony."

--Teresa & Stan

Teresa & Stan ... February 11, 2007 Handfasting Ceremony

Ken & Lisa ... March 4, 2005 Fairhope, AL Bluffs Ceremony

"We had our first anniversary last Monday and it was more relaxed, but just as happy
as our wedding a year ago. E. J., thank you for a wonderful ceremony. You made our special day even more perfect."

--Susanne & Brad

Susanne & Brad ... August 9, 2003
Perdido Key, FL Beach Ceremony

"E. J. was a wonderful wedding officiant. He covered the basics, of course: he showed up early, dressed appropriately, stayed strictly within our script, and submitted the necessary paperwork promptly for our wedding certificate. It goes well beyond that, though. When we first met him, we had a friendly conversation with a person we rapidly grew to like and respect. E. J. is a kind, well-spoken man with a welcoming demeanor. He was flexible with the last-minute changes we made to our vows and the ceremony. He was also good-humored about some of the elements inherent in a beach wedding. It was a pleasure to have him there on our special day, both for his role as an impeccable officiant and for his personal presence."

--Tom & Nicole
July 28, 2002 Ceremony

"July 4th we will celebrate our 1st year anniversary... Thank you again so much for doing our wedding and making it so special for us. It was so beautiful."

--Clint & Monica

Clint & Monica ... July 4, 2007 Ceremony

"We just wanted to send you a big giant thanks for doing our ceremony, especially on such short notice. It was PERFECT, and we received so many compliments on your service. Again, thanks so very much!!"

--Anthony & Jessica

Anthony & Jessica ... September 29, 2007 Ceremony

"We were going through our old emails and discovered that we may not have sent you a picture of the lovely ceremony you performed! Also - the last one before Ivan!"

--Brian & Michelle Scott

Brian & Michelle ... September 12, 2004
Navarre Beach, FL "Hawaiian Tropical" Ceremony
(36 hours before evacuation for Hurricane Ivan)

"We haven't had a chance to formally thank you for what a beautiful job you did with our ceremony! All our family and friends complimented us on what a unique and beautiful service it was. We agree and we couldn't have been more pleased with having you marry us.... I also wanted to thank you for making me feel very comfortable when I was really nervous. You calmed me and helped me remember why I was there. We would definitely recommend you to anyone we know that is planning on getting married."

--Kerrie & Felipe
May 19, 2007 Ceremony

--Liz & Phil ... May 19, 2007
Perdido Key, FL Beach Ceremony

"E. J., thank you so much for all your help with our wedding. You truly made it a wonderful occasion. Please take care and stay safe."

--Tam & Ken Wallace

--Tam & Ken ... July 16, 2004 Handfasting Ceremony

"My wife Joanna and I feel very fortunate that E.J. Campfield performed our wedding ceremony. Because my wife and I come from very different religious backgrounds, and neither of us are active in religion, it was important that we have an officiant who understood both our desires and the delicacy of the religious beliefs of our respective families.

"From the moment we met E.J., we knew we had found the right person to conduct our ceremony. His warmth, his sincerity, and his professionalism were very comforting to us. At our ceremony, that warmth and comfort were felt by all who listened to E.J.'s beautiful and truthful words. Our wedding day is one of our most treasured memories, and both Joanna and I are grateful that E.J. was there to perform a wonderful ceremony and help us start our lives together."

--Matthew & Joanna Johnson
November 3, 2001 Ceremony

Jennifer & Jason ... August 23, 2003 Ceremony

"Hi, E. J. -- Bill and I both want to thank you so much for the wonderful job you did with the ceremony as well as your help coordinating things before hand. Thanks again for a fantastic job and for helping to make our wedding that much more memorable."

--Bill & Tamra
October 13, 2001 Ceremony

Lorraine & Nick ... April 25, 2004 Ceremony

John & Jury... May 25, 2002 Ceremony

April & Dustin... August 27, 2005 Orange Beach, AL Ceremony
(hours before mandatory evacuation for Hurricane Katrina)

"E. J., we just wanted to thank you for a great ceremony. All of my family commented on how it was perfect and you were great! Thank you again for making our day so special. I will send you a picture when we get them."

--Kari & Patrick
April 17, 2004 Ceremony

Scott & Michelle ... October 20, 2001 Ceremony

"David and I loved having E. J. as our wedding officiant! We knew what we wanted for our special day and he made sure we got exactly what we wanted. Thanks for everything, E. J.!!!"

--Rachel & David Cooley
November 29, 2003 Ceremony

Trevor & Laura ... July 19, 2003 Ceremony

KayDee & Ben ... March 24, 2002 Ceremony

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