About this vendor
Having worked together for almost 20 years, Austin and Christel are truly wedding pros.
Details
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Reviews
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5
out of 5.019 reviews
Christel was an AMAZING officiant for our elopement! She offered us a beautiful and heart warming ceremony that felt unique to us. She brought a joyful, fun energy and we just love...
d working with her!
We wanted a very simple vow exchange on our own property with just the two of us present (and a dog). I found Christel's profile and immediately felt she was the one person we nee...
ded to help make this happen. What I didn't expect was for Christel to make our simple ceremony so much more meaningful and memorable. She was the piece to our puzzle needed to make it complete. Christel amazed us with her genuineness, sense of humor and her unabashed joy of love. When we originally reached out, we had no idea what we needed but Christel offered many options and naturally we picked pieces of different options and even changed things up a bit right before the ceremony. Christel flowed with it all with ease. People come into your life for a reason. We were blessed to have Christel part of this most important part of our life. If you want the perfect genuine soul to join and officiate your union, Christel is definitely the person you should choose.
We had Christel as our officiant, and she was perfect! Super helpful, communicative, and accommodating. Our ceremony was beautiful, and we couldn't have asked for more!
Christel is amazing, and if I had to do it all over again she’d be the one thing about our wedding I would absolutely not change. She is so personable, caring, and FUN. She thinks ...
of everything before you even have time to, and makes the process so easy. The ceremony aspect was hands down the easiest part of our wedding planning because of Christel. Absolutely recommend!!
Christel was truly one of the most incredible parts of our wedding day—something we never saw coming.
Going into wedding planning, an officiant felt like a simple box to check. Ou...
r planner recommended Christel, and we said “sure,” not realizing how meaningful that decision would become. Looking back, she didn’t just officiate our wedding—she elevated the entire experience in a way we’ll never forget.
From the very beginning, Christel went above and beyond. She took the time to check in with us before the ceremony and walked us through everything, so we felt completely prepared. On the day itself, when I started to feel overwhelmed, she grounded me in the most genuine, calming way. She reminded me to breathe.
The ceremony she created was absolutely beautiful. She was thoughtful and intentional, and she truly listened to what we wanted, shaping something that felt uniquely us. It wasn’t just a script—it was a reflection of our relationship, delivered with warmth, grace, and authenticity.
Beyond her professionalism (which is unmatched), what really stood out is who Christel is as a person. She is incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuine. She blended so naturally with our friends and family that many people assumed she was someone we had known for years. That says everything.
What we thought would be an afterthought became one of the most impactful parts of our wedding—not just because of the role she played, but because of the heart she brought to it. Christel left a lasting impression on us and everyone who was there.
There truly aren’t enough words to capture how grateful we are for her.
Christel was truly one of the most incredible parts of our wedding day—something we never saw coming.
Going into wedding planning, an officiant felt like a simple box to check....
Our planner recommended Christel, and we said “sure,” not realizing how meaningful that decision would become. Looking back, she didn’t just officiate our wedding—she elevated the entire experience in a way we’ll never forget.
From the very beginning, Christel went above and beyond. She took the time to check in with us before the ceremony and walked us through everything so we felt completely prepared. On the day itself, when I (as the bride) started to feel overwhelmed, she grounded me in the most genuine, calming way—reminding me to breathe and offering words of comfort that meant more than I can express.
The ceremony she created was absolutely beautiful. Every option she provided felt thoughtful and intentional, and she truly listened to what we wanted, shaping something that felt uniquely us. It wasn’t just a script—it was a reflection of our relationship, delivered with warmth, grace, and authenticity.
Beyond her professionalism (which is unmatched), what really stood out is who Christel is as a person. She is incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuine. She blended so naturally with our friends and family that many people assumed she was someone we had known for years. That says everything.
What we thought would be an afterthought became one of the most impactful parts of our wedding—not just because of the role she played, but because of the heart she brought to it. Christel left a lasting impression on us and everyone who was there.
There truly aren’t enough words to capture how grateful we are for her. If you are considering an officiant, we cannot recommend Christel highly enough.
Christel did amazing! Every step of the process working with her was simple and easy to follow. She made our ceremony feel so warm and heartfelt! Can’t wait to work with her later ...
at our vow renewal 🥰🥰 Her husband Austin was our photographer. He was an absolute joy as well! Love the energy and the vision he had for all our photos.
Christel is an amazing officiant and really helped put us at ease throughout our wedding planning and ceremony. Highly, highly recommend her! She’s funny, sweet, and down to earth....
She’s so full of love and compassion, definitely reach out to her if you’re searching for an officiant that gives your wedding a personal touch.
Thank you so much, Christel!
Love,
The Wheelers
Christel and Morgan were the very best and made the wedding process go smoothly. I highly recommend them!
Christel did a fantastic job! My partner and I are super picky so we really dug through her "preset" ceremony selections to piece together our own. She did a great job bouncing bet...
ween us before the ceremony to make sure we were all on the same page. I do wish the ceremony had been a little shorter, she had added in a paragraph or so from her selections, and then read a substantial portion of our letters, but rain was extremely imminent which had everyone a little stressed about time. Otherwise we had an amazing ceremony.
Christel was amazing to work with and she made our ceremony unforgettable! We received so many compliments from our guests on our ceremony! She was able to inject just the right am...
ount of humor and personality into the ceremony to keep people engaged. We were also able to meet with her several times before the ceremony and she personalized it so well to us. Highly recommend Christel for your ceremony!
You have GOT to have Christal as your wedding officiant. This is her true calling. Not only is she passionate about her ‘job’ but she made us feel so calm in the midst of the weddi...
ng storm. Her attentiveness to the little details that you had no idea was so refreshing. Her personality oozes calmness which made our wedding ceremony so enjoyable. Such a warm memory of a day that went by way to fast! Thank you Christal for an amazing experience!
We had such a great experience from start to finish. Christel was wonderful! Her ceremony at Chapel Dulcinea was just the perfect length with jokes at the right moment. She interac...
ted with the guests and kept their attention. Our family kept commenting how well she spoke and that she was good! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
We could not have asked for a better ceremony experience. Austin made our day stress free with his guidance, infectious laugh, and bubbly personality. He had a beautiful way with w...
ords, and calmed our anxiety about tripping in heels or messing up the vows . We will forever cherish our wedding ceremony. Thank you Austin for everything!
We decided to elope and wanted something classy but simple. We went with the ceremony/photo package offered by Christel and her husband Austin. We can only give them 5 stars beca...
use 6, 8 or 10 stars aren't available. She and her husband were perfect for our big day. Kept us calm, focused and made everything memorable in so many ways. Most importantly they knew how to let us be us and enjoy the process. Highly professional from beginning to end. Their knowledge, creativity and passion for giving us the best experience possible is something that we'll always remember and be thankful for.
Christel is one of a kind and certainly made our special day perfect! It's like having a family member on your side, guiding you through it all. She loves her "job" so much and you...
can tell. The ceremony was so personal. She mentioned my grandparents which made me teary eyes, well her whole speech did! Thank you for everything, Christal! We will never forget <3
I liked Christel before I even met her based on her website. I liked her more after talking to her on the phone. And then even more after actually meeting her! She's what I call "...
real people"--down to earth, great sense of humor, very caring, and genuine.
She is super-responsive and really knows weddings.
We are very pleased with her overseeing our vows on our special day. We highly recommend her!
Cristal was amazing. She helped me customize the best ceremony and vows. We are very non romantic people. She helped us have fun but express our love at the same time. She calmed m...
e down when I was freaking out about my wedding and answered all my questions without delay. Loved her!
Where do I even begin?? Christel and Austin are like family now! They are AMAZING people and thay are DAMN good at their jobs! We really appreciate all you have done, and would lov...
e to continue to work with you in the future! These two really care about others and they belong in the wedding industry - thanks again Austin and Christel! - Jay & Cher
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272 Forest Lake Dr, Del Valle, TX
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