Jersey Wedding Officiants and Ceremonies

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Introduction

𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 has been devoted to helping couples 𝒕𝒊𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒕 with love, authenticity, and care. Having officiated over 165 wedding and elopement ceremonies, we have had the honor of being part of diverse love stories that are each unique, special, and meaningful. Your wedding day is about celebrating your bond, and we are here to ensure your ceremony is a reflection of your journey together. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 We are a compassionate team of 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 who are passionate about making your day unforgettable. Whether it’s an elaborate event, an intimate elopement, or a simple signing of your marriage license, we bring warmth, care, and attention to every detail. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝘀? 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 is extremely important to us. Your love story deserves to be celebrated in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you. Whether you want a traditional, spiritual, non-religious, or a quick and simple ceremony, we honor your wishes and tailor every detail to wants and needs. 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 We understand how overwhelming wedding planning can be, and we are here to make the process go as smooth and easy as possible. From unlimited communication to handling the filing of your marriage license, we take care of all the details so you can focus on what truly matters which is starting your married life with joy, grace and ease. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 As part of our commitment to making your ceremony special, you will receive a beautifully written copy of your wedding ceremony and a keepsake marriage certificate. These mementos are perfect for framing, scrapbooking, or simply cherishing as a reminder of the day you said, “I do.” 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 Whether you’re exchanging vows in a grand venue, a serene outdoor space, a beach or the comfort of your home, we adapt to your needs. No matter the setting, your day will be memorable, meaningful, and uniquely yours. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 Your wedding day is more than an event. It is a moment where your love takes center stage. We approach every ceremony with warmth, compassion, and a deep commitment to making your day meaningful, beautiful, and uniquely yours. 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲 At 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, we don’t just officiate weddings. We create moments filled with love, joy, and connection. Since 2016, we’ve been helping couples 𝒕𝒊𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒕 with heartfelt care and attention, and we would be honored to be part of your special day. Let us make your ceremony everything you have dreamed of and more. Contact us today to begin creating a wedding experience you will treasure forever!

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 33 times

Serves Brick, NJ

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2 employees

9 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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26 reviews

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Crystal E.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Absolutely wonderful! The moment I met Maria I felt comfortable and reassured that we chose the best person to officiate our daughter's wedding. Maria was easy to communicate with and helpful with the overall approach to the ceremony. We are grateful to have found such a lovely person to work with.

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Nathaniel W.

1 month ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Maria was great. She personalized our wedding the way we wanted and made sure we were pleased the entire way. She was available before the wedding and during. Very nice woman. We would recommend her for anyone in NJ who’s in need of an officiant. Thank you so much Maria!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Jersey Wedding Officiants and Ceremonies's reply

I’m so grateful for your kind words and the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful moment in your lives! It was truly a heartwarming experience to witness the incredible love and support of your family. The chemistry you both share is nothing short of magical, and the intimate, remote setting you chose made the day even more perfect. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you both, creating a ceremony that reflected your vision and unique love story. I’m so thankful for the trust you placed in me and for the chance to share in your joy. Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and magical moments together!

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Gloria G.

1 month ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Thank you, Maria, for officiating our wedding on November 23rd, 2024. Maria was integral to the traditional Rosary Lazo wedding planning process. She went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was exactly what we had envisioned. We are deeply appreciative of her hard work and dedication and cannot recommend her highly enough.

Details: Elopement • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • I'm flexible

Jersey Wedding Officiants and Ceremonies's reply

Thank you, Gloria and Mauricio, for your incredibly kind words and for honoring me with the privilege of officiating your beautiful wedding ceremony. The love and support of your family was so heartwarming to witness and left a lasting impression on my heart. Getting to know the both of you throughout this journey has truly grown into a friendship that I deeply treasure. In this big world, we are here to lift and support one another, and it was a joy to be a part of your love story. Gloria, spending time with you, sharing ideas and dreams, and weaving those special details into your ceremony was such a meaningful experience for me. The heartfelt inclusion of your family in the lasso ceremony was a perfect representation of two people in love coming together to create a family united by faith and commitment. It was inspiring to witness your deep love and dedication to one another. It is an inspiration I know will stay with everyone who had the joy of witnessing your union. Your review means the world to me because my goal has always been to create ceremonies that are far from average, ones that truly reflect the love and commitment couples like you share. I’m so grateful for the bond we’ve built and the memories we’ve created together. Please know that I will always be here for you, cheering you on in your life together. Wishing you both endless love, joy, and blessings as you continue this beautiful journey together!

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George K.

Nov 21, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Maria officiated our wedding in November and we could not be more pleased with how everything turned out. Maria was a pleasure to work with. She is very professional and very kind. She is very knowledgeable about the whole getting married process and on top of answering all of our questions and requests. She was obliging and super flexible with the type of ceremony we wanted and made sure everything ran smoothly. She took her time getting to know us and made sure every little detail is perfect. She was also very responsive and easy to talk to. Overall, she helped make our special day nothing short from magical. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect and professional officiant! Thank you Maria for making it such a beautiful and memorable ceremony. We would highly recommend her to anyone.

Details: Christian • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Jersey Wedding Officiants and Ceremonies's reply

Thank you George and Erika for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words. It was truly an honor to officiate your wedding in your warm and loving home in New Brunswick. The atmosphere you created, filled with live music and the joyful presence of friends was such a beautiful reflection of your love and made the celebration feel so magical and unique. Your story how life brought you together again after so many years is so inspiring and it was such a privilege to be part of your journey. Getting to know you both was such a meaningful experience for me, and I am so grateful for the trust you placed in me to bring your vision to life. It is evident every detail of your day was crafted with so much care and love. I was truly touched to witness the joy, connection and the zest for life that you both share. I wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure as you continue writing your beautiful story together. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such an unforgettable moment in your lives. May your journey together be filled with countless cherished memories. Congratulations again!

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Nirav H.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

I would highly recommend Reverend Maria and Mike for the wedding ceremony. They are very professional and go over all the details with you prior to the ceremony. They make the ceremony personal to the needs and wishes of the couple. Also, they are very responsive to messages, which makes for a very smooth and seamless experience. Highly recommened!

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Maria Festa

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I only offer 1 complete package. I offer discounts as well to military, police, EMS and firefighters. Included are unlimited emails and phone calls. I also provide a complete printed out hard copy version of your custom ceremony on your choice of varied upgraded paper and a personalized marriage certificate suitable for framing or scrapbook usage if you’d like.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I love to get to know my couples as it makes it fun and easier to put together the ceremony of their dreams. Getting to know them either by phone, email or getting together in person adds a very personal touch to this process in the planning of their wedding. We go over the marriage certificate and how to obtain it then what to do afterwards.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have always loved the happy, joyous feeling that takes place during a wedding ceremony. Seeing the joy and happiness that is shared between a couple but also friends and family, brings warmth to my heart. I had reconnected with an old friend who I had met at a wedding expo while representing my after wedding event planning business Uniquely RIA (Romantic Intimate Atmospheres). While catching up with the happenings of our lives, he had spoken to me with so much passion and enthusiasm about his new venture in life in becoming a wedding officiant. He encouraged me to consider officiating weddings by interning and assisting in the ceremonies he was performing. He knew that it would bring me such joy in being a part of a joyous day in uniting and solidifying two people who are in love that wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.... as one. Since I reconnected with this friend, who also is an ordained minister, we have partnered up and work well together. I have also married many friends and family members before deciding to provide this service to the public.