Ryan J. Johnston

I originally became an ordained minister online because I wanted to be able to show up for people the way they actually are, not the version of themselves they feel forced to present for a “traditional” ceremony.

I’ve spent most of my life in communities like the furry, cosplay, fantasy, & alternative lifestyle spaces, & I’ve seen how many couples want something meaningful & real, but don’t always feel safe, understood, or welcome in the usual wedding world.

Getting ordained gave me the ability to legally & respectfully officiate weddings for people who deserve a ceremony that feels like home, personal, affirming, & free to be as private or expressive as they want.

I’m originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, & spent a few years living in Billings, Montana before moving to Northern California. I’m now settled in Rancho Cordova, & I’m available for local ceremonies as well as travel depending on scheduling.

I hope to use my online ordination to create a safe, welcoming space for couples who want a ceremony that truly reflects who they are, especially those in alternative lifestyles & fandom communities who may not feel comfortable with a traditional officiant.

More than anything, I want to help people feel seen, respected, & celebrated, & give them a moment that’s meaningful, personal, & legally recognized, without judgment or pressure to fit into someone else’s idea of what a wedding “should” look like.

I don’t believe love needs to fit into one specific religious box to be valid or meaningful. My approach as an officiant is inclusive & respectful, & I’m happy to provide ceremonies that are spiritual, non-religious, or tailored to your personal beliefs & values.

No matter your background, identity, or lifestyle, my goal is to create a ceremony where you feel safe, seen, & genuinely celebrated.

What makes my ceremonies special is that they’re truly personal, inclusive, & judgment-free. I don’t believe love has to fit a traditional template, & I take the time to understand what matters most to each couple so their ceremony feels authentic & meaningful.

I’m especially experienced & comfortable working with couples from fandom, cosplay, fantasy, & alternative lifestyle communities, & I create a space where people can celebrate freely, whether they want something heartfelt & elegant, fun & nerdy, or more private & intimate.

My goal is simple: make sure you feel safe, seen, & genuinely celebrated on one of the most important days of your life.

Yes! I’m based in Rancho Cordova (Northern California) & I’m most familiar with officiating & traveling around the Sacramento area & the greater NorCal region, including the Bay Area & surrounding cities.

I also have personal roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, & experience traveling between states, so I’m open to destination ceremonies as scheduling allows, especially for couples planning fandom, fantasy, or alternative lifestyle-friendly events.

Yes, I’m happy to work with couples who want something traditional, something completely non-traditional, or anything in between. I offer ceremonies that can be public or private, lighthearted or deeply emotional, & always centered around what feels right for you.

I’m also comfortable officiating for couples in alternative lifestyles & relationship structures, & I approach every ceremony with professionalism, respect, & a judgment-free mindset.

Most importantly: my job is to make sure your wedding feels safe, affirming, & unforgettable, because your love deserves to be celebrated exactly as it is.