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Love Wins Always!!
Always and 4ever ceremonies is the perfect solution for all your wedding needs in the Aurora, IL, area. I am an experienced non-denominational wedding officiant. I strive for perfection to give you a personalized ceremony that will reflect your unique love story.
Your special day will go without a glitch and be unforgettably beautiful with your love at the forefront. I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your vision for the ceremony of your dreams. Sit back, relax, and let me take care of all the details so you can say "I do" without any stress or worries. At always and 4 ever ceremonies, all love is sacred, so regardless of your background, beliefs, or life journey, we can still help you begin your next chapter.
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Native American-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
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Rev. Rachel consistently receives high praise from couples for her exceptional communication, personalized ceremonies, and calming presence during weddings. Couples appreciate her professionalism, knowledge, and the thoughtful touches she adds to make each ceremony unique and meaningful. From last-minute officiating requests to vow renewals, Rachel's services are described as smooth, hassle-free, and deeply significant, making her highly recommended for couples seeking a sincere and caring officiant for their special day.Review photos
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Rachel was fantastic to work with! We reached out to her only a few weeks before our ceremony due to our previous officiant falling through. She jumped right in and put together a beautiful ceremony for us! Rachel is super communicative and helpful throughout the process, and she was such a calm and steady presence on such a hectic day!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words..I was honored to unite you ... Much happiness and success
Rachel was incredible to work with! Very easy to communicate with and she always answered in a timely manner. She kept in touch up until the day of the wedding. The ceremony was exactly what we wanted and Rachel helped make that happen!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2024
Thank you for the wonderful review.. Many blessings to the newlyweds.
Rachel was the officiant for our wedding over 4th of July weekend. We had already done the big wedding in Punta Cana a weeks before and had a smaller wedding in my in laws backyard so we could make it official. Rachel was amazing! She was on point with her communication, organization and timeliness. She made sure she understood what we were looking for and helped make our “official” day an amazing one! All the guests also complimented how nice and great she was as well.
Response from the Vendor on 07/07/2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I enjoyed all of you.
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Rev. Rachel was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make our ceremony beautiful and to explain everything along the way. Though we did not know her personally the ceremony still had a personalized feel to it.
We would highly recommend Rev and Rachel!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words. Many blessings on your new journey.
My husband and I were engaged for over 10 years, but due to the cost of healthcare once married, we were never able to actually get married. When our situation changed and we could finally tie the knot officially, we didn't want to wait at all. We contacted Rachel on a Wednesday and ended up having our ceremony two days later, on a Friday afternoon. We just wanted it to be the two of us and were truly only looking for someone to sign the papers and take care of the legal stuff, but, my goodness, we got so much more!!!
Thanks to Rachel, our wedding ended up being one of the most special things we've ever experienced. It was a beautiful fall day, and rather than doing the ceremony at our house, Rachel suggested we walk to the park across the street where she found the perfect spot between two trees near the river. Keeping with the theme of fall, her message compared the changes we would see in our life together to the changes we were seeing around us in nature. (We asked for a non-religious ceremony and she totally respected that.) Through her incredibly thoughtful message, she made us feel even more connected to each other and to the world around us. It was just so beautiful and perfect. And as it turns out, it didn't end up being just the two of us there at all--a flock of geese were nestled in the grass behind us. It was a moment we'll never forget, and that is all because of Rachel.
As for the more logistical things, Rachel was easy to get in touch with and always responded promptly to each communication. We had most of our conversations via text which was really convenient for me and my preferred way to communicate. Her fee was very reasonable, and she, of course, was super knowledgable about all the marriage legalities. She took care of filing our paperwork promptly and even gave us a timeline so we would know what to expect with getting our marriage certificate.
All in all, it was a smooth, hassle-free, personal, and deeply meaningful experience. I whole-heartedly recommend Rachel to anyone getting married in any type of ceremony. We feel so lucky we found her!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/09/2024
Thank you so much for a beautiful review, You guys were the best!! And it was a very deep hearted ceremony and I'm so glad that you loved it...
Rev. Rachel was so organized, a great communicator, and a loving person during our ceremony. I recommend her highly and want to stress that she really is great and will always be a huge part of our life.
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2024
Thank you so much, I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and your loved ones.. Many blessings to come..
Rachel was a great officiant and calming presence at our wedding. We are very grateful to have found her. She performed a beautiful ceremony and made us feel like the focus, which we appreciated. She charged a reasonable rate, which can be really tough to find! Thank you Rachel!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2024
Thank you so much it was a joy meeting you both and your families, Best wishes always
Rachel was very professional, and help lead my whole bridal team she made everything so easy for us the day of the wedding and it was perfect she was the best definitely recommend rachel! Thank you Rachel !!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2023
You guys were a blast to work with;)
Thank you for choosing me..
I highly recommend Rachel if you're looking for an officiant for your wedding. We ended up in need of an officiant last-minute and she was very quick to respond! She was extremely professional, courteous, and understanding in assisting us. Her ceremony options were customizable, so we were able to mix and match to put together the reading that was right for our wedding. Rachel was also very helpful in guiding us through the process during a quick rehearsal and keeping everyone on track on the wedding day itself.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2023
Thank you so much, You and Katie were awesome and I enjoyed putting together a ceremony for you both...
My husband and I were going to be celebrating our 55th anniversary and thought we should do something a little special. We decided we wanted to renew our vows and Rachel was the perfect choice! She came to our home where we gathered around our pond joining hands as Rachel spoke of our young love that has endured all these years! It was a wonderful day! Now if only I could of still fit in my wedding gown it would of been perfect…lol Thank you Rachel for officiating our special day, you were awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2023
Pleasure was all mine, Here's too many more years together.
We are so grateful that Rachel officiated our wedding. In the months leading up to the big day, we had two video calls with her to discuss our plans and preferences. Rachel was very helpful in compiling a lovely ceremony script. She was thoughtful and flexible, and addressed important matters that we had not considered yet. On our wedding day, she arrived early and took the time to get to know everyone. She made us feel very comfortable. Then, Rachel led the short ceremony wonderfully and confidently, clearly invested in what was happening. Afterwards, she quickly signed the marriage license and waited patiently for us to toast and cut the cake. We were also very pleased that Rachel was willing to file the paperwork the next day, so that we were able to pick up our marriage certificate the same week.
Response from the Vendor on 07/25/2023
Thank you so much for such a beautiful review, I appreciate that and I enjoyed every second of meeting the family.. May your life be amazing together. Love always wins
We cannot express the happiness you have brought us. Thank you for officiating our wedding. You helped us create a beautiful ceremony that we will always remember. What Made it that much more personal was how you customized our ceremony to reflect who we are as a couple. We sincerely thank you for celebrating our joy and for being a part of our special day
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2023
You are very welcome, I enjoyed every second..
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Rachel Perez-Guerra
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I am a wife, mother to 5 grown kids, and grandmother to 1
20 beautiful grandkids..I love meeting people and spending time with my family, I'm a die hard Chicago Cubs fan, and love to walk along the Lake Shore in Chicago, I also love to travel, and go to vintage stores... and find the best gem of restaurants to try in different cities. I love everything weddings and am ready to work with you on giving you the absolute best ceremony.. Unique to your very own love story
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