Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart

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$300

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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Responds in about 1 hour

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About

Are you looking for a wedding officiant who will create a ceremony that is as unique and special as your love story? Look no further! I am a licensed wedding officiant with over 8 years of theatre and public speaking experience in crafting ceremonies that are both meaningful and memorable. I offer a variety of services, including: I offer all types of wedding ceremonies: • same sex • bilingual (eng/span) • bicultural • interfaith • non-denominational • secular **I also offer support and coaching for a friend or family member who wants to officiate your wedding ceremony. No matter what type of ceremony you envision, I am here to help you make it a reality. I am passionate about helping couples create a wedding day that they will cherish for a lifetime! **I have a video of me officiating a bilingual wedding ceremony in my gallery for you to view my officiating style!**

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 105 times

Serves Weehawken, NJ

Background checked

1 employee

10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

Services offered

Type of ceremony

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Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Muslim

Need help writing vows?

I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Reviews

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

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Angela L.

Jun 27, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mariela was an incredible officiant, and we're so happy we found her. From the beginning, she was incredibly professional and responsive. She made sure to run through the ceremony details with us before our wedding day so that we'd be comfortable, and crafted a wonderful speech based on the love story that we gave her. So many guests told us how incredibly impressed and touched they were with her speech and delivery. Thank you so much for making our special day even better! :)

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of my wedding officiant services! It truly means a lot to me to read your kind words and know that I was able to contribute positively to your special day. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I'm so grateful for your support. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

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James r.

Dec 21, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mariela was such a great wedding officiant, very open minded, understanding for our preferences and choices and a great host.

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

It was my honor. Thank you!

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Jessica G.

Nov 25, 2025

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

Caroline J.

Nov 3, 2025

Mariela officiated our small family wedding in August, and we couldn’t be more grateful. She crafted a ceremony that was exactly what we wanted — short, personal, warm, and beautifully delivered — and helped make the day so special. She also guided us through the legal process and was incredibly helpful throughout. We’re so happy she was there!

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

Your wonderful review brightened my day! Thank you so much for your trust and your generous feedback. I am dedicated to helping couples start their marriages on the right foot, and I hope yours is beautifully long, deeply fulfilled, and wonderfully fruitful for many decades to come!

Stephany C.

Sep 5, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Wonderful experience! Our officiant was kind, professional, and explained everything about the ceremony so well. She made it all flow perfectly.

Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

Thanks so much sweet Stephany! Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness :)

Wedding Officiant

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Mariela Hill

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My price varies depending on how large your wedding is: License signing $250 Elopements $300 2-10 guests $350 11-50 guests $400 50-100 guests $450 100+ guests $500
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
As an experienced Wedding Officiant, I specialize in creating bespoke wedding ceremonies that perfectly reflect your unique love story. My process ensures a deeply personalized ceremony every time: we start with an initial inquiry call, you complete a detailed couple's survey, and we finalize the plan with a follow-up meeting to cover all the exact ceremony details. Let me craft the perfect wedding script for your personalized wedding vows and special day.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a trained actor of 28 years, as well as an early childhood educator. I use the skills I've learned from acting (enunciation, projecting my voice, pausing for dramatic effect- eye contact with your guests), and teaching to perform the perfect ceremony for my couples!