Marriage by Mari

Weehawken, NJ

$250-400

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Congratulations on your engagement!
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 experience in crafting ceremonies that are meaningful and memorable.

I offer all types of wedding ceremonies:
• same sex
• bilingual
• bicultural
• interfaith
• non-denominational
• secular

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.


Reviews

28 reviews

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Ban

April 30, 2026

We Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Officiant!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mariela as our wedding officiant, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience!

From the very beginning, she was incredibly professional, responsive, and thorough. She took the time to clearly walk us through every step of the process, answered all of our questions with patience, and made what could have felt overwhelming feel completely seamless and stress-free.

On the day of our ceremony, Mariela brought such a calm, warm, and reassuring presence. She guided us through everything so effortlessly, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy the moment without worrying about any of the logistics. Her attention to detail and organization really stood out, and it made a huge difference in how smoothly everything flowed.

What we appreciated most was her flexibility and genuine care — she truly goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done right and that you feel confident every step of the way.

If you’re looking for an officiant who is reliable, kind, and exceptionally easy to work with, Mariela is the one! We’re so grateful she was part of such an important moment in our lives!

Hired as: Wedding Officiant


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Poonam M.

April 14, 2026

Grateful to Mari

We are incredibly grateful to Mari for all the support she provided throughout our wedding journey.

Everything was explained clearly, and we always felt reassured and well-supported at every step. What could have been a stressful experience turned into something smooth and manageable thanks to her professionalism, patience, and kindness.

We truly appreciate the time and effort Mari invested in helping us, and we would absolutely recommend her services to any couple navigating the wedding process.

Thank you again, Mari, for being part of our journey - it meant a lot to us! <3

-JP

Hired as: Wedding Officiant


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Nicole R.

January 18, 2026

Excellent Warm Lovely Officiant

Mariela provided us with the most lovely and warm ceremony I could ask for. She listened to us and created a ceremony that was exactly as we wanted. Brief but emotional, bilingual, warm, and with all the right tones, energy and highlights you want in a ceremony speech. She guided us through the whole process and made it very very easy for us. Would highly recommend her for any wedding needs.

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Jacqueline G.

January 4, 2026

Wonderful experience with Mariela!

Mariela was a gem. She was available quickly, answered our inquiry in a timely manner. She made our wedding experience so intimate and lovely. We had the ceremony in our home but she made us feel like we were on top of the world! Very highly recommend❤️

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Rachel M.

November 18, 2025

Absolutely wonderful!!

Its hard to find the words to describe how perfect Mariela’s ceremony was. I could not have asked for a better officiant. Mariela made the process fun and easy, and her delivery of our love story brought me to tears. Guests could not stop complimenting Mariela’s ceremony. I cannot recommend Mariela enough!!!

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Booking information

Price range: $250-400

Languages: English, Spanish

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

What to expect

Once hired I will get you know and your partner by:

-sending you a couple's questionnaire
-a comprehensive list of readings and poems you can add to your ceremony
-walk you through a typical wedding ceremony and help you tailor it to your specifications
-walk you through the steps of getting your marriage license
-conduct a zoom and/or phone call to get to know you and your partner
-write you a beautiful, bespoke wedding ceremony
-perform your wedding ceremony that you will cherish forever!

About

My name is Mari, and I'm a wedding officiant based in NJ (NYC Metro). Allow me to introduce myself and express my interest in being a part of your special day.

I love officiating weddings! It's such a privilege to be a part of a couple's journey as they commit their lives to each other. I'm passionate about creating personalized ceremonies that reflect the unique love story of each couple. I am a trained performer and public speaker who have JOYFULLY been servicing the NYC Metropolitan Area for 8 years.

To learn more about me and my officiating style, please visit my website.

I'm available for a free consultation to discuss your wedding vision and how I can help you create a ceremony that is both meaningful and unforgettable.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation.

Best regards,
Mari

P.S My husband is a professional photographer who specializes in elopement's, so will give you a special deal if you hire us both for your special day!

PPS I am a trained singer who can sing you down the aisle if that is something that interests you :)

Services offered

Past booked events

December 2023

09

Saturday

License Signing

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Set list

I can sing you down the aisle!

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