David Nixon, Wedding Minister

Winter Beach Weddings

2009-12-30T13:32:00.001-08:00

If you are planning that winter wedding why not consider the beach.
We include the Wedding Officiant, Marriage License & Certified copy for $450
Photography packages start at $250 for the ceremony.
Beautiful beach wedding photography by Sunset Bride Photographers.

Photography includes CD of all images, 5x7 album and online gallery.
If you book before January 31, 2010 We will discount the package $100

So wedding & photography are only $600 Book now and save $100.

Kind Words from a couple married on the first day same sex marriage was legal in California

2008-11-05T12:52:00.000-08:00

Dear Rev. David,
It's been months since you married my partner Drew and I out on the cliffs at Palos Verdes. That was the very first day that gay weddings were allowed in California. You probably remember us, we were the couple that flew in from Texas, and were second in line to get married! The sad news today that Prop 8 passed has brought you to our minds.

Even though the battle over the legality of our wedding will likely continue, we both know that our love is real, and that our commitment to each other is eternal. I personally wanted to thank you for everything that you did for us that day.

Your kind spirit helped to ease our nerves. After all, it was a big day! The ceremony and location were beautiful and your words were perfect. You really helped to make it a special day that we will remember forever.
We'll keep you in our prayers!
Eric & Drew

Dean + Linda ~ Seaside Community Church Torrance

2008-10-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

I perform all the weddings at this church and it was perfect for Dean and Linda's wedding. They wanted a local small intimate church for their wedding.

They had a great day and looked so happy!

Couples rush to get married before November 4th Election

2008-10-22T09:53:00.000-07:00

Same Sex couples from all over the United States have been calling us regarding the up coming election.

The Los Angeles County Recorders office is urging all couples to get married before the election. Any marriage license issued to a same sex couple and not used prior to Nov 4th might be declared invalid. If declared invalid they will not record it when the couple is married after November 4th.

If you are holding a marriage license now you should get married so you do not lose your only change to get married legally here in California. If you have a big wedding planned and just need to get married now to beat the deadline call us and we will handle all the necessary paperwork.

We will stay open late that night to accommodate all the couples wanting to get married. If you buy your own license at any of the county offices and want a quick no wait wedding we can help. Our chapel is perfect for just the couple or up to 30 guests.

Rev. Dave at Seaside Community Church Torrance

2008-08-26T11:51:00.000-07:00

Rev. Dave married John and Mary Kay at Seaside Community Church in Torrance. This was a traditional Filipino Wedding ceremony complete with the veil, cord and coins.

Redondo Beach Wedding on the Sand ~ Dionne and DaShaun

2008-08-01T15:22:00.001-07:00

Rev. Dave with another happy couple on the beach in Redondo. Unique destination weddings all over the South Bay. From Long Beach to Manhattan Beach and the cities in between Rev. Dave and the staff at www.InstantlyWed.com can make your beach wedding come true.

Same Sex couples should get married before November

2008-07-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

To date we have married almost 100 same sex couples since June 17th. Couples have come from all over the US to get married in California since the ban was lifted. Get married now before voters have a chance to change the constitution here in California.

The Los Angeles County recorders office has told us that all marriages performed before November will remain legal and can not be overturned. But if voters change the constitution in November then no more licenses will be issued to same sex couples.

So anyone married between June 17th and November will have legal marriages recognized by the State of California as legal and binding. New York state currently recognizes California Same Sex marriages. So if you wait you may miss your chance to be legally married here in California.

We will continue to update our blog with news as we get it from the recorders office.

Palos Verdes Cliff Wedding ~ Michelle & Ashley

2008-07-12T10:13:00.000-07:00

Rev. Dee Leckie married Michelle and Ashley on the Cliff in Palos Verdes. The came to California for a Destination Wedding and had a great time.

Testimonial from the couple:
Thank you again for the awesome ceremony. Everything was perfect! ...
Thank you! Michelle & Ashley

Palos Verdes Destination Wedding on the Cliffs

2008-07-10T15:45:00.000-07:00

I enjoy doing weddings at this location. It is a great destination wedding location.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO LICENSES IN CALIFORNIA, THE CONFIDENTIAL AND THE PUBLIC?

2008-07-05T11:28:00.000-07:00

I am authorized to issue the Confidential Marriage License for Los Angeles County as a Notary Public. This makes it very convenient for my couples as they do not have to stand in line at the County Recorder?s Office. However, I also issue licenses to couples I am not marrying.

Please call my office for details on this process. In California we have two types of Licenses the Confidential and the Public. The Confidential was originally started for couples who had been living together and wanted to avoid the dreaded blood test. So starting around 1969 many couples avoided the blood test by taking out a Confidential License, stating that they had been living together. In 1970 California began to allow Notaries Public to issue the Confidential Licenses as a convenience to the public. You could still get the other license (with the blood test) if you went to a County office. However, in 1995 California did away with the Blood Test entirely and you still have the option to buy either license.

The advantage now of the Confidential license is that it is a "Sealed" document and only the couple can get a copy of it from the County Recorder. In this day of identity theft, many couples opt for the Confidential License. A disadvantage is that it must be used in the County in which it was issued - this does not mean you must have the ceremony performed only in that county. But, Los Angeles is a very large County and this usually isn't a problem for my couples. So it is up to you to decide which license best suits your needs - both types are available at a County Office - you are just as married with either type of license. Of course if I am marrying you in Orange or any other County (except LA), you will have to obtain your own license.

The first day was a blast

2008-06-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

So many nice couples came to our chapel to get married.

It was great to be apart of this historic day.

I married a couple that drove all night from Arizona and another that flew here from Texas so they could be married on the first day.

Warning for Couples coming to California to get married

2008-06-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Sunday June 22 we received a desperate call from a Texas couple here for a wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It seems the "Internet Minster" they hired did not show for their wedding.

This scam seems to be directed at Gay and Lesbian couples coming here for destination weddings. The person claimed to be able to issue the Los Angeles County Marriage license and assured the couple they would be there for the wedding that evening.

Lucky for them Rev. David Nixon was available and he drove to Beverly Hills to marry this couple. There are many people out there that claim to be ministers and able to issue the LA County Marriage License.

If you are not sure you can always call the LA County Recorders office in Norwalk and confirm the identity of the person before you hire them. This couple sure wished they had done that before flying here and finding out they had been scammed.

Tomorrow is the big day here in California

2008-06-16T12:03:00.000-07:00

Are you ready to get married...if you want to get married on the first day give us a call.
I can issue you the license in my chapel or bring your own.

By appointment on June 17th and we will stay late to accommodate all the couples getting married on this historic day. We have evening appointments open.

Official says L.A. County will be ready for gay marriages

2008-05-20T15:36:00.000-07:00

The county clerk says ceremonies could begin June 16, the first possible day that the state Supreme Court's ruling allowing same-sex marriages could take effect.

By Jean-Paul Renaud, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 1:27 PM PDT, May 20, 2008

Acting Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan told county supervisors today that his office would be ready to perform same-sex marriages on June 16.That is the earliest date on which the state Supreme Court's overturning of the ban on same-sex marriages could take effect.

Logan said he would extend the corps of volunteers needed to officiate at marriages, and would seek to open new offices to facilitate the ceremonies."We expect that when the decision goes into effect, that there will be an initial peak in the volume of people coming into our office," he said. "We want to be sure we're prepared for that. We want to make sure we're staffed up for that."Logan said he already has received a request from city officials in West Hollywood to have the county open a marriage-license office there.

"It's also possible that they may have somebody in their own staff" to perform the ceremonies, Logan said.Supervisors have also asked Logan to convene an advisory group with gay community leaders to get a better handle on the numbers of couples expected to seek licenses. The Sheriff's Department and the Office of Public Safety, which protects county buildings, also have been asked to provide extra security during the first few weeks the marriages are permitted.Last week, justices struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage in a broadly worded decision that would invalidate virtually any law that discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation. Officials said it would be at least 30 days from the court's action before marriage licenses could be issued. But opponents could ask the court to rehear the case. Even if the court declined, such a request could delay the effective date by up to 90 days.
LA Times Story dated May 20, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lagay21-2008may21,0,6730541.story

The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage

2008-05-15T10:15:00.000-07:00

SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
The case involved a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn a voter-approved law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
With the ruling, California could become the second state after Massachusetts where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
"What happens in California, either way, will have a huge impact around the nation. It will set the tone," said Geoffrey Kors, executive director of the gay rights group Equality California.
California already offers same-sex couples who register as domestic partners the same legal rights and responsibilities as married spouses, including the right to divorce and to sue for child support. It's therefore unclear what additional relief state lawmakers could offer short of marriage if the court renders the existing ban unconstitutional.
A coalition of religious and social conservative groups is attempting to put a measure on the November ballot that would enshrine California's current laws banning gay marriage in the state constitution.
The Secretary of State is expected to rule by the end of June whether the sponsors gathered enough signature to qualify the marriage amendment, similar to ones enacted in 26 other states.
The cases before the California court were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction.
Story from the Associated Press May 15, 2008

Leap Year Wedding on February 29th 2008

2008-02-13T15:42:00.000-08:00

Wedding Chapel Special --- Leap Year Wedding on February 29th 2008
Leap year wedding on February 29th. Get married on a very unique day.

Just think you only have to give an anniversary gift every 4 years.

Book early to get the best time.

$300 package with 15 or more guests will receive a free cake and cider in the chapel. Also one free 8x10 image.
$350 package with 26-40 guests receive the cake, cider, 8x10 and a free CD of all the wedding images.Bride and groom rate for that day is $200 (no guests)Call for available times. We will also have the Torrance park weddings on this day.

St. Patrick's Day Wedding 3/17/08

2008-02-02T10:29:00.000-08:00

Luck of the Irish on your wedding day...
Do you want a fun day to get married? How about St. Patrick's Day in our Wedding Chapel.
The Chapel is decorated for the day and we have a special that includes a green cake and green cider.

HOME WEDDING MINISTER & PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIAL

2008-01-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

HOME WEDDING MINISTER & PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIAL
Special running through 2/28/08 - Get married in your Home - (So Bay area) - $500 - includes Minister, County of Los Angeles Married License issued by our Notary, One certified copy of license, 1 Photographer for 1 Hr - takes about 150 digital images - you get all images on CD(no prints for this package), and website to view your images. Prints can be ordered directly from the online gallery.

The wedding must take place on or before 2/28/08, and be in Torrance, Long Beach, Lomita, PV, local beach cities, Harbor City, Wilmington, or Hawthorne.

Call about other cities and locations. Book today, as spots are going fast.

This is a $125 savings off our normal fees. Call for more details.

Valentine's Day Wedding Special 2/14/08 and 2/16/08

2008-01-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

No need to wait in long lines at the county to get married.
Get married now in our beautiful chapel.

Valentine's Day is on Thursday this year. We have several specials for this special day and Saturday 2/16/08 as well.

On both days we will give all couples one free 8x10.
Free cake and cider for all packages of 15 or more guests.
Book the 40 guest package and receive a free CD of all your wedding images ($75 value)

All offers apply to 2/14/08 and 2/16/08 weddings. Book now for the best times. Do not miss your chance to get married on Valentine's Day this year.
Quick no wait weddings in our beautiful wedding chapel. We will be open late on both days.

Valentine's Day Wedding Photographers are still available for these dates give Sunset Bride a call if you are looking for a photographer. http://www.SunsetBride.com or Email SunsetBride@gmail.com

Year End Elopement - Get married now

2007-12-27T15:22:00.000-08:00

GET MARRIED NOW...NO WAIT WEDDINGS

Get married now before the end of the year. Contact us for our end of the year elopement specials. The County Recorder's office are all booked and if you already have your marriage license we give you a $50 discount off our price.

So do not wait, if you want to get married in 2007 call us now.

Holiday Home Weddings

2007-12-19T13:13:00.000-08:00

We have a special for Holiday Weddings in your home. Visit my website for more information. The day after Christmas is very popular and this year we only have a few slots left.

Call us if you would like to have a Holiday Wedding here in our chapel or your home.

Photographer, Minister and Marriage License all included, see website for pricing.

Winter Wedding Destinations - California

2007-12-10T08:24:00.001-08:00

Are you planning your escape from the winter weather? Beach on the sand and Cliff weddings in the winter are very popular. How would you like to have wedding pictures of you on a beach in December or January to show your friends and family back home? Well that is where we come in.

Book your Winter Beach Wedding with us and we will make your day very special. We take care of everything. Our winter sunsets are the best. Orange sky's and deep blue water make for a romantic backdrop for any wedding.

Give us a call for more details or visit our website... http://www.instantlywed.com/

Winter Wedding Destinations - California - Instantly Wed 310.325.3930

Christmas Weddings at Home

2007-12-08T12:26:00.000-08:00

Christmas Weddings at Home
(also for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day)

Special running through 1/1/08 - Get married in your Home - (So Bay area) - $500 - includes Minister, County of Los Angeles Married License issued by our Notary, One certified copy of license, 1 Photographer for 1 Hr - takes about 100 digital images - you get all images on CD(no prints for this package), website to view your images.

08/08/08 Weddings - Book Early

2007-12-01T09:51:00.001-08:00

Well here we go again. The 07/07/07 Wedding was a phenomenal success and it looks like the 08/08/08 wedding might surpass that. That day is will be very busy for all wedding professionals. We have had many calls from brides about that date and we have several bookings already. So plan now and get your reservations booked.
We were able to marry 28 couples on 07/07/07 and we will accommodate as many or more in '08.
To reserve your minister and location please give us a call.
We have English, Spanish and German Speaking ministers on staff.
August eighth two thousand and eight August 8, 2008 wedding

More reasons to get a Confidential Marriage License...♥

2007-10-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

♥Are you planning to get married in a foreign country like Mexico, France or Italy? Some countries have strict requirements and residency restrictions. Avoid the hassle and get married before you leave.
♥You and your spouse are the only ones that can get a copy of the recorded license. This protects your privacy and prevents anyone from obtaining a copy. So often recorded documents wind up on tabloid websites. You can avoid this by getting married with a confidential marriage license.
♥Often you do not want a former spouse to know you have remarried.
♥You are planning a church wedding but need to get married now for health insurance coverage.
♥For tax reasons, before the birth of a baby or you are purchasing a home.
♥So you can change your name on your passport before you travel on your honeymoon. Often brides would like to change their names before they travel so they have the same name as their new husband. If you are divorced you may not want the former spouses name on your passport, airline tickets etc.
♥You are planning a church wedding here or in your home country but need to start the immigration process. Get married now and with the Express mail option you will have your certified copy in 2 weeks. You will need that certified copy for your Immigration appointment.
♥You are being deployed and want to marry your sweetheart before you leave. To change your Status you will also need the Express mail option. When you receive the certified copy you present it to your commanding officer. We offer this for FREE to all active military. It is our way of saying thanks to all the Armed Forces.

Where do I get a Los Angeles Marriage License?

2007-10-18T14:16:00.000-07:00

We issue marriage licenses for Los Angeles County.

As a Notary Public I can issue you a marriage license. No need to wait in long lines at the county office. Complete privacy in our office or your home.

How soon should I book a minister?

2007-10-18T14:11:00.000-07:00

Well that is a good question. We recommend that you hire the minister as soon as you have a date selected. So it is a good idea to call us and see if we are booked. Our Spanish speaking minister does ceremonies in English as well so we do have other ministers available if Rev. Dave is booked.

Do I need a Blood Test to get married in California?

2007-10-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

No, California did away with the blood test in 1995.

In most California counties certain Notaries Public are authorized to issue Confidential Marriage Licenses for that county only. Unfortunately, this is not generally advertised by the counties.

My wife and I are both Notaries Public - and authorized by the County of Los Angeles to issue Confidential Marriage Licenses for them. The Confidential License is private, "sealed" information and only the bride and groom can ever obtain a certified copy of the document.

I believe California and Hawaii are the only states who have agents such as this to issue licenses for them. The license is the same as the one you would get at the county offices, except it's much more convenient from us -- no lines. I have my credentials from the county of Los Angeles in case you would like to verify this information. Also you could call the LA county recorder at 323/586-6192 and verify this with them. California did away with the blood test in 1995.

Welcome From David Nixon

2007-10-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

I can perform your wedding, either civil or religious, 7 days a week. California does not have "Justices of the Peace", but as a notary, who issues marriage licenses, I can perform a civil or religious ceremony for you in my chapel, on the beach, or a beach side cliff.

I am located in Torrance, California, near the So Bay Beaches. Cities in this area include, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach and Lomita. I have performed weddings all over this area, as well as Orange County and the Valley.

I have married thousands of couples over the years and my experience and dedication are represented in the caring and spiritual ceremonies I perform. Do not trust your special day to someone that is not experienced. I am not a part time minister like so many of the "Internet Ministers" you will find in your searches. I am a Full time Minister this is what I do everyday and I am dedicated to making every wedding special.

I will do all in my power to make your wedding ceremony memorable and meaningful. I have been marring couples for many years and have never missed an event. I pride myself on being early to all weddings.

My Ceremonies are custom made to suit each couple. You choose the readings and passages that best suit you.