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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 129 times
Serves Weehawken, NJ
Background checked
1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
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2025
2024
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Cindy D.
Jul 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! Mariela made our ceremony feel personal and special. She was super responsive through out the entire process and flexible. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for an amazing officiant!
Details: Elopement • Catholic • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Tianyu W.
Jul 31, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so grateful to have had Mariela as our officiant. From our very first conversation to our wedding day, the entire process was smooth, thoughtful, and completely stress-free.
The ceremony she created felt deeply personal, and the poem reading was incredibly touching. She guided us through every step with patience and clarity, making sure we felt prepared and confident.
On our wedding day, everything was beautifully organized. Mariela’s experience, professionalism, and cheerful energy immediately put us at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment of the ceremony.
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Thank you again, Mariela, for making our ceremony so meaningful and unforgettable. We can’t thank you enough!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Justine D.
7 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mariela is incredible at her craft.
When we were first looking for an officiant we were having a hard time finding the right match - someone who felt authentic and aligned with what we were looking for at our micro wedding.
From the first email exchange ahead of our intro call to the actual wedding day, everything about working with her was seamless - she is detailed, responsive, anticipatory, and a great listener.
On the day of she put everyone at ease - not just us as the bride and groom, but all of our family members involved in the ceremony. Multiple guests commented afterwards that it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they’ve ever attended. Highly recommend booking her!
Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Scott K.
Jul 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mariela put together a lovely wedding ceremony that we will remember forever. She was available to answer all questions we had leading up to the event and made sure we were prepared and had a memorable event. Being bilingual was also a blessing, and we highly recommend her as a top notch weddingofficiant.
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • Spanish • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Nikhil k.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was absolutely wonderful! She was very kind, warm, professional, and punctual. She made the whole process easy and stress-free, and everything went very smoothly. We really appreciated her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a weddingofficiant!
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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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 $300
Elopements $350
2-10 guests $400
11-50 guests $450
50-100 guests $500
100+ guests $550
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!
