Hire Tie The Knot Ceremonies | Officiants, Ladera Ranch, CA, USA

About Me

Hi I’m Frank

Tie The Knot Ceremonies is led by Frank Meola, an ordained non-denominational minister and authorized California marriage license issuing agent who has been uniting couples across Southern California since 2005. Known for his warmth, wit, and meticulous attention to detail, Frank crafts ceremonies that balance heartfelt sincerity with unexpected smiles — leaving guests saying it was the most memorable ceremony they've ever attended. Whether you need a simple civil ceremony, a fully personalized wedding, a Quinceañera, or a last-minute elopement, Tie The Knot Ceremonies has a package designed for you.

What you can expect from me?

California Marriage License Issuance As an authorized issuing agent of the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder, I can issue California marriage licenses valid throughout the entire state. This means you can handle both the officiant and the license in one place, with wedding-related notary fees waived when licenses are issued through me.
Tiered Ceremony Packages From a simple Basic ceremony to the fully immersive Deluxe package — which includes four hours of my dedicated time for vendor coordination, rehearsal walk-throughs, and even reception opening remarks — there's a level of service to match every couple's vision and budget.
Deeply Personalized Ceremonies My Personalized and Deluxe ceremonies include a questionnaire, personal comments, and the couple's choice of ceremony accessories such as sand kits, unity candles, handfasting cords, and personal vow books — many included at no additional charge.
Calm Under Pressure I'm known for landing on my feet when the unexpected happens. I arrive early, stay organized, coordinate with vendors, and bring a calming presence that keeps your day on track no matter what.

What you can expect from me?

California Marriage License Issuance As an authorized issuing agent of the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder, I can issue California marriage licenses valid throughout the entire state. This means you can handle both the officiant and the license in one place, with wedding-related notary fees waived when licenses are issued through me.
Tiered Ceremony Packages From a simple Basic ceremony to the fully immersive Deluxe package — which includes four hours of my dedicated time for vendor coordination, rehearsal walk-throughs, and even reception opening remarks — there's a level of service to match every couple's vision and budget.
Deeply Personalized Ceremonies My Personalized and Deluxe ceremonies include a questionnaire, personal comments, and the couple's choice of ceremony accessories such as sand kits, unity candles, handfasting cords, and personal vow books — many included at no additional charge.
Calm Under Pressure I'm known for landing on my feet when the unexpected happens. I arrive early, stay organized, coordinate with vendors, and bring a calming presence that keeps your day on track no matter what.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several ceremony tiers to choose from: - **Basic** ($450): A simple ceremony with one add-on and a maximum of 15 guests. Ceremony accessories (sand kit, unity candles, etc.) are the couple's responsibility, though kits are available to purchase. - **Custom** ($495): Includes up to two add-ons, no guest limit, and complimentary personal vow books. - **Personalized** ($550): Everything in Custom, plus personal comments based on a questionnaire sent two weeks prior. Includes your choice of personal vow books and a sand kit or Cord of Three Strands at no extra charge. - **Deluxe** ($1,095): A personalized ceremony plus four hours of officiant time (including the ceremony) for vendor coordination, a walkthrough with the bridal party, and optional reception opening duties such as a welcome or grace. Overtime is charged at $100/hour after four hours. All ceremonies include unlimited phone, email, FaceTime, or Zoom consultations and filing of the marriage license with the County Clerk, plus a TTKC certificate.

Yes. As an authorized issuing agent of the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder, we can issue California Confidential Marriage Licenses, which are valid throughout the entire state. Adding license issuance to any ceremony package is available for an additional fee (for example, the Basic ceremony with a TTKC-issued license is $785). Wedding-related notary fees are waived when a license is issued through us. The county fee for a Confidential Marriage License is $122, plus an administration fee.

We serve a wide range of Southern California communities across multiple counties, including: - **Los Angeles County**: Cities from Beverly Hills and Burbank to Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and many more. - **Orange County**: Including Anaheim, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, San Clemente, and more. - **Riverside County**: Including Corona, Palm Springs, Temecula, Murrieta, Riverside, and surrounding areas. - **San Bernardino County**: Including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Redlands, Big Bear Lake, and more. - **San Diego County**: Including San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, La Jolla, and others. Travel surcharges apply based on one-way mileage, starting at no charge for 0–20 miles and increasing beyond that. Toll fees may also apply depending on the route.

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