Welcome!  My name is Halsted M. Bernard and I write and perform personalized wedding ceremonies within the San Francisco Bay Area.

To write your ceremony, I begin from a basic outline, then draw from my library of readings and vows to customize it. I also encourage you to suggest your favorite songs, books, poems, movies, and traditions which I can then weave into the whole, making your ceremony truly personalized.

I will be delighted to perform your ceremony on your special day. I have extensive experience with microphones, both lavaliere and handheld, so I can work with your existing sound system. I also have a trained actor's voice and am able to project to small audiences outdoors as well as indoors.  Some of the couples I have married have written sparkling testimonials.

If you don't know the first thing about obtaining  a marriage license, never fear! My resources will show you what steps you need to take to make your wedding legal in the state of California.

If you have any questions for me that aren't covered here, or would like to inquire as to my availability on your special day, please contact me.  Congratulations on your future together!