Pastor Danny Cortez

Pastor Danny Cortez

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About

I'm very flexible with the wishes of the couple. Whether you want the service long or short, funny, religious or non religious. I try to make it memorable without taking the spotlight away from the couple. I am a Christian minister but am able to officiate non religious ceremonies if the couple prefers.

I also offer pre-marriage and post marriage counseling options if the couple desires it. I'm culturally sensitive to the varying needs and traditions of everyone. I don't discriminate based on race, class, gender, age, sex, religion, etc.

I enjoy seeing the commitment and sacredness of love unfold. There is something magical and mysterious when two people become one. I want to honor that in the marriages I officiate.


Highlights

Hired 8 times
1 employee
11 years in business
Serves La Mirada , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Specialties

Ceremony type

Wedding, Elopement, Commitment ceremony, Vow renewal

Service type / affiliation

Christian, Catholic, Interfaith, Non-denominational (mentions God), Non-religious (no mention of God)

Number of guests

20 guests or fewer, 21 – 50 guests, 51 – 100 guests, 101 – 150 guests, 151 – 200 guests, 201 – 300 guests

Need help writing vows

I can work with couples who need help writing vows, I can work with couples who do not need help writing vows

Ceremony language(s)

English

Officiant needed at rehearsal

I can attend rehearsals

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devin G.

My wife and I renewed our vows for our 10 year wedding anniversary in Las Vegas. We had hired someone else to conduct it, but last minute that person cancelled on us. You can imagine how stressed we were. Thankfully someone recommended Pastor Danny. He went out of his way not only to save the day, he also managed to deliver a sermon that impacted & touched not only my wife and I, but also the lives of everyone who was present.
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March 07, 2024

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gloria H.

Pastor Danny Cortez professionalism, kindness, and genuine love for what he does truly shone through on my wedding day. He went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect, and I couldnt be more grateful for his guidance and support.
I would highly recommend Pastor Danny to any couple looking for a caring, compassionate, and talented officiant to marry them. He made my wedding day truly special and I will always be grateful for the beautiful ceremony he created for me and my spouse. Thank you, Pastor Danny, for making my dreams come true.
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March 06, 2024

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maria G.

Pastor Danny met with my son and his fiancée weeks prior to the wedding date and really took the time to get to know them and offer counseling. His sermon reflected how well he listened to their stories about how they met, what they loved about one another and challenges they have faced together. You felt how unique Pastor Danny’s sermon was in his ability to intertwine the struggles they overcame, the joy, laughter and love that followed without losing & boring the audience with lengthy speech. Keeping the listeners interested is key and Pastor Danny left all of us in awe. Very kind & passionate- you can see how much joy it brings him to see couples come together in matrimony.
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March 06, 2024

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Olivia H.

Pastor Danny made our ceremony so special! He took the time to meet with us a few months prior to the wedding and made it a point to ask what we wanted out of the ceremony. It was important to us that our ceremony felt like it was about us vs a script and Pastor Danny made this happen.
We also had a meaningful premarital discussion and Pastor Danny gave us great advice on seeking out couples that can be mentors in the years to come. It was very evident that Pastor Danny valued his role in our wedding day. He was kind, personable, and even made the wedding guests laugh! Couldn’t have asked for a better officiant.
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July 11, 2019

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Susan Y.

Danny was responsive, professional, sincere and an absolute pleasure to work with. He’s very experienced doing weddings and gave us some great ideas and made our wedding day so meaningful. We are an LGBTQ couple and he did a fantastic job representing us but making it comfortable for our conservative families. Highly recommend Danny!
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July 10, 2019

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Lindsay Y.

Danny did an AMAZING job officiating our wedding. He and his wife met with us beforehand and really took the time to hear our story and understand our values. On the day of, we felt so supported throughout the process. He’s a greater speaker and the homily was perfect and spot on. Overall, Danny officiating was a highlight of our wedding and one of the things we were most grateful for.
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July 10, 2019

Frequently asked questions

I start with a phone call to talk to make sure we are a match. Then I like to meet in person so that i can get to know the couple. It makes any words that I share in the ceremony more personal. I also help guide the couple through the details of the ceremony to ensure that it flows well.

I have two ordinations with two different denominations. I'm officially licensed to officiate weddings in several states including California. I received a Masters degree from Talbot Seminary in La Mirada, CA.

My rate to officiate a wedding is $250 in LA and OC counties. (travel rates apply outside of these counties). This includes pre-wedding meetings to talk through the ceremony.

Services offered

Wedding Officiant