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Calif. Officiant Sees Increase in Requests for Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies

13 Jun 2008 03:45:57 GMT

Impromptu Weddings on the Rise

LOS ANGELES -- For 15 years, wedding officiant Chris Robinson has been helping couples quickly elope and experience a stress-free wedding day with a simple “I do� at truck stop coffee shops, on the sandy shores of Calif., in airport terminals and even on the set of a TV reality show. And over the last couple of weeks, he has seen a significant increase in the number of requests for same-sex marriage ceremonies since California�s Supreme Court overturned the ban on same-sex marriage. He currently has several ceremonies booked for next week, and the calls keep coming.

With as little as a two-hour notice, Robinson, aka “The Officiant Guy,� is one of the only officiants in Calif. who is an attorney and a specially authorized notary public. This unique authorization allows him to issue Los Angeles County “confidential� marriage licenses on the spot, with only the presence of the couple and the officiant. During a good week he can marry as many as 8 to 10 couples in a day.

Robinson predicts an extra busy summer schedule as a result of the lift on the ban for same-sex marriage and rise in impromptu weddings. Surprise weddings have become the antithesis of big weddings, which can run into tens of thousands of dollars and can cause significant stress for couples and their family members. Soaring gas prices, the current housing crisis, and busy schedules are forcing couples to think twice about elaborate, over-the-top weddings and instead to focus on the simplicity of their love and their wedding day.

“I really enjoy being a part of helping couples celebrate their wedding day with as little stress as possible,� says Robinson. “And I�m especially excited to be able to provide same-sex couples the beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony they deserve, whether it�s on a beach in Malibu or in a quiet backyard, enabling them to forego the long lines at the county clerk�s office.�

According to a recent report released by William�s Institute at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, same-sex weddings will likely boost California�s economy by creating news jobs and increasing the demand for wedding services such as Robinson�s.

Other services Robinson provides to help ease the strains of wedding planning include expert advice on wedding locations, a “wedding vow kit,� and assistance in expediting the post-marriage legal documentation. Celebrities, such as self-proclaimed bachelor Scott Baio have also called on Robinson�s services. Recently, Robinson was featured on VH1�s “Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant� as he married off the actor to girlfriend, Renee Sloan.

A father of three (a set of 4-year-old twins and 5-year-old son), Robinson is married to renowned Southern California maternity and fine art nude portrait photographer, Linnea Lenkus, www.linnealenkus.com.

If you would like to interview “The Officiant Guy,� please call Michelle Shortencarrier at 562-980-2908 or e-mail at michelle@longbeachpr.com. You can visit his website at www.officiantguy.com.

Airport Weddings are Rising, USA Today and ABC News reports with Chris Robinson, Officiant Guy

11 Jun 2008 00:13:44 GMT

USA Today and ABC News reported today on the trend in airport weddings. Reporter Harriet Baskas wrote an article called, "Will you marry me - - at the airport?" citing how more and more couples are getting married at the airport. Chris Robinson, Officiant Guy, owner of one of the most popular wedding websites in Los Angeles performs airport weddings often. Baskas interviewed him about this interesting increase. Couples on the go, couples wanting to avoid the bureaucracy of a foreign wedding and couples wanting to get it over and done with contact OfficiantGuy.com. "Robinson says he often gets last-minute calls from couples who have planned a wedding in Tahiti or some other exotic destination and realize that they'll have less bureaucratic hassles if they get married legally in this country first. " Click the title to read more.

The Trend in Surprise Weddings, Associated Press Interviews Officiant Guy

4 Jun 2008 03:03:08 GMT

Chris Robinson was interviewed and quoted for an article named "Surprise! It's My Wedding" by Associated Press writer Alision Lapp and the feed was issued to many news sources including MSNBC and AOL.com In the article, Ms. Lapp writes about the trend in surprise weddings. Since Officiant Guy has participated in many surprise weddings and is the top wedding officiant in Southern California she asked him for his input. "'Often, he said, people who opt for a surprise are seeking an antidote to the "Bridezilla" syndrome, in which the bride-to-be dedicates many months and a small fortune to creating a perfect, and perfectly extravagant, wedding.'" Click on the link to read more.

Officiant Guy, Chris Robinson, Officiates The Scott Baio-Renee Sloan Wedding

17 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT

On the season finale of VH1's reality television show "Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant" Scott Baio finally marries his longtime sweetheart, Renee Sloan. Scott and Renee chose Chris Robinson, aka Officiant Guy, to perform the wedding ceremony. The wedding, which took place in December 2007 on a Los Angeles rooftop was filmed for VH1. In attendance were Hugh Hefner, Jason Hervey, Johnny V, Linnea Lenkus (Robinson's own wife) and of course, baby Bailey Baio.

Spirit - Southwest Airlines Magazine talks about Destination Weddings

12 Sep 2007 08:39:31 GMT

The September 2007 issue of "Spirit" published by Southwest Airlines talks about OfficiantGuy.com.
Chris Robinson, Officiant Guy, received an email recently from the writer of the monthly colum, Fly Girl, in Spirit Magazine saying that she found his website very informative and was suggesting his website to her readers.
Containing information on how to obtain a Los Angeles marriage license, Southern California wedding locations, wedding ceremonies, and information on how to have an easy wedding in the City of Angels, OfficiantGuy.com is becoming THE resource for a Southern California Wedding.

"What's Your Time Worth?" airs this week with Officiant Guy

8 Apr 2007 18:50:00 GMT

Check out "What's Your Time Worth?" this week on the Fine Living Network. The cable televsion show features the time-saving efforts of Chris Robinson, aka Officiant Guy. Officiant Guy provides a wedding service making it very easy for couples to elope. He can provide a marriage license and then officiate your wedding ceremony - making it a one-stop shop. Officiant Guy is located in Los Angeles county.

Officiant Guy - Los Angeles Wedding Officiant

4 Nov 2004 08:16:07 GMT

Chris Robinson is Officiant Guy. He is a California non-denominational wedding minister who can issue a Marriage License in Los Angeles County and officiate your wedding ceremony. Chris has been a wedding officiant since 1993. He performs weddings all over Los Angeles County and Orange County and is an elopement specialist.

The Officiant Guy on Bridezillas

22 Sep 2006 17:03:21 GMT

Los Angeles Officiant Guy, Chris Robinson was recently seen on Bridezillas TV show marrying an emotional couple. Robinson, the officiant, is a very popular marriage official who marries many L.A. couples and provides an instant marriage license service to them. He remembered the marriage license, but the bride forgot the wedding ring. Chris is seen offering his own wedding ring to borrow for the wedding ceremony. During the wedding ceremony, which took place in the Los Angeles area, he kept his cool, easy manner while the bride and her family were extremely emotional. The Bridezilla episode that features this wedding minister will be airing periodically this season and is named episode 10, Kristina. More information about this popular wedding vendor can be obtained from by calling (562) 547-3255 or (310) 493-3663 or visiting OfficiantGuy.com

Officiant Guy on TV Again

17 Jan 2007 20:18:45 GMT

Wedding Officiant, Chris Robinson, will appear on Fine Living TV Network's new television show, "What's Your Time Worth" on April 14th at 8:00 p.m. and 8:30pm. This episode was filmed in Los Angeles county.

Wedding Blog from Officiant Guy

26 Mar 2007 00:42:07 GMT

The latest part of the wedding website of OfficiantGuy.com, the popular Los Angeles wedding minister, has launched today. Check out the latest wedding information at www.OfficiantGuy.com/blog/