Pastor Martín Cisneros, Officiant

When you book me, you get a pastor, not just an officiant.

We start with a conversation, in person or by phone, where I listen to your story and what matters to you. From there I prepare a ceremony shaped around you, and you see the words before your wedding day. No surprises, no generic script.

On the day, I arrive early, coordinate with your planner, DJ, and photographer, and guide the ceremony with a calm, warm presence, in English, Spanish, or both, so every guest feels included. Afterward, I make sure your marriage license is signed and handled properly.

You can also expect me to be reachable, prepared, and steady throughout. My job is to carry the ceremony so you can be present for it.

I'm Pastor Martín Cisneros, an ordained minister since 2003 and a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain. For more than twenty years I have stood with couples on one of the biggest days of their lives, from my very first wedding in a park under South Mountain in Phoenix to my own son's wedding at The Wigwam in Arizona.
I am a pastor before I am a vendor. That means I listen first. Your ceremony should sound like you, not like a script, whether it is a ballroom celebration, a backyard gathering, an elopement, or a vow renewal. I officiate in English, Spanish, or a blend of both, so the people closest to you feel included.
Couples tell me the same thing afterward: they felt calm, listened to, and free to actually enjoy their wedding. I also offer premarital counseling for couples who want to build on solid ground before the wedding day, and I officiate funeral and memorial services with the same care.
I am based in San Antonio and serve the surrounding area. Wedding ceremonies start at $300. Tell me about your date, and let's make it personal.

Very simple. I bring myself, my ceremony book, and a backup copy of your ceremony. I do not need staging, lighting, or any special setup.

For sound, if your venue or DJ provides a microphone, I am glad to use it. For small gatherings and indoor ceremonies, I can also speak without one.

What I do need:
- Access to the ceremony space about 30 minutes before start time
- A small flat surface nearby for signing the marriage license afterward
- Your marriage license in hand on the wedding day. In Texas, get it from any county clerk at least 72 hours before the ceremony; it stays valid for 90 days. I sign it after the ceremony and make sure it is properly recorded.

Rehearsals are available and usually run about 30 minutes. I am based in San Antonio and serve the surrounding areas.