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About
Hi, I'm Ebbony, the founder of Tomoro Ceremonies.
With more than 150 weddings officiated across the Bay Area—from intimate elopements at San Francisco City Hall to vineyard celebrations in Napa Valley and coastal ceremonies overlooking the Pacific—I've learned that the most meaningful ceremonies aren't about tradition for tradition's sake. They're about telling your story in a way that feels genuine, personal, and unmistakably you.
Before becoming a wedding officiant, I spent over 15 years in luxury hospitality, creating memorable experiences for guests across Australia, London, and the United States. That background has shaped the way I approach every ceremony: calm, thoughtful, highly organized, and completely focused on making you feel at ease.
Whether you're planning a simple legal ceremony or a celebration with all your favorite people, I'll guide you through the process and create a ceremony that's heartfelt, engaging, and filled with the moments you'll remember long after the day is over.
It is a privilege to stand alongside couples as they begin their marriage, and I'd be honored to help tell your story.
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Hired 8 times
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4 years in business
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I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Rose Mary S.
Jul 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a wonderful experience with Ebbony. She was warm, professional, and genuinely interested in getting to know us and our vision for our ceremony. She made us feel comfortable, answered all of our questions, and it was clear how much she cares about the couples she works with.
In the end, we chose another officiant because they were a better fit for our budget. It was a difficult decision because we were truly impressed. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for someone who is thoughtful, personable, and dedicated to creating a meaningful ceremony.
Wedding Officiant
Maddie L.
May 22, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Ebbony as our officiant was an absolute delight! Her responsiveness and support leading up to the wedding were exceptional. We were thoroughly impressed by her expertise and professionalism during our meetings to discuss the logistics. Ebbony went above and beyond by providing us with a thoughtful questionnaire about our relationship, which she skillfully incorporated into a deeply personal and heartfelt ceremony. We received numerous compliments on how personal our ceremony was! Ebbony promptly submitted our wedding license the following Monday, even sharing photos as proof for our peace of mind. We wholeheartedly recommend Ebbony as an officiant - she exceeded our expectations in every way!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 101 - 150 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Tomoro Ceremonies by Ebbony's reply
Thank you so much, Maddie! I loved every minute of being your and Michaels's wedding officiant! Thank you for choosing me to play such a special role in your day x
Wedding Officiant
Jessie S.
Jun 17, 2023
Ebbony is incredible & strongly recommend her. We feel so lucky to come across her page and have her as our officiant. Truly couldn't have asked for a better person on our special day. It felt like we've known her forever and she made everything so comfortable. She is an excellent communicator, flexible, and was so easy to work with throughout the process. She wrote our vows and we chose not review them prior to the ceremony. Which ended up perfect, they were a surprise and she captured our story, both of our personalities and values throughout. She radiates the love, sweetness and happiness of such a special day. We were married at the San Francisco City Hall. Ebbony was early and had already scoped out the location. We were late and she led us to where we needed to be and settled us down. Her professionalism, warmth and ability to guide us through such an important moment in our lives, is something we'll never forget. Thank you so much!
James G.
Jan 26, 2023
For a very reasonable price, Ebbony was a perfect officiant. She was there for Amanda and myself every time we needed to talk to her, and she also helped us be productive and get everything we needed done on time, such as finding our location and witness, writing our vows, and purchasing our marriage license. She let us know when she wouldn't be able to talk, and was available and quick to respond the whole rest of the time. She took all of our silly and sometimes outlandish requests completely seriously, and was super helpful and open to anything we had in mind. She put together a perfect and beautifully written ceremony, and was always friendly and cheerful.
Damaris S.
May 26, 2023
We used Ebbony for our ceremony and I cannot recommend her enough! She is puntual, met us at our location right in time. She is reasonably priced, we had an very intimate ceremony and found her prices to be reasonable! She is very responsive and was able to meet all my needs, questions and concerns!
Tomoro Ceremonies by Ebbony's reply
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Damaris! The pleasure was all mine.
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I've been in the wedding industry for 15 years, so when you book me, you have a true wedding professional by your side.
Please see below for my pricing structure:
City Hall Wedding Ceremony:
$475 - Monday to Friday only
Personalized ceremony between 15 - 30 minutes in duration.
$725 Classic Ceremony
Personalized ceremony between 15 - 30 minutes in duration.
Travel included up to 30 miles. Over this radius, it is $1.75 per mile from
Walnut Creek.
During our initial consultation, we can discuss this further, and I can provide you with a detailed proposal based on your location and needs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
If you choose me, I want to meet you personally or virtually. My favorite part of this job is getting to know you both! I want to know all of those parts of your love story that make you look back and giggle. If you would like personalized elements incorporated into the day, there will be a fun questionnaire to fill out.
We discuss your ideas for the ceremony and any rituals, readings or traditions you would like included.
On the day, I'm there to support you. I will be there 30 minutes early. I will have a fully charged PA system (if needed) and am ready to calm any nerves you may have.
Let's get you married!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been in the wedding industry for over 15 years and have worked in Australia, London and now the USA. I have held wedding planning roles in some of the world's largest luxury hotels and resorts. I also work within my family business of owning a wedding venue based in NSW Australia. I work remotely and manage all marketing and booking channels. If you would like to see this, feel free to look up Bidja Estate in Ourimbah NSW Australia and read all reviews.
