About this vendor
With Marie, the focus is always on you two and what matters most to you on your marriage journey.
Let's Get Married by Marie is a wedding officiant and elopement planning service based in Riverside, CA and serving the entire West Coast. It is run by Minister Marie Burns Holzer, an expert officiant who has performed over 1,300 ceremonies (and counting!) since 2011. She is dedicated to curating a meaningful ceremony for each of her couples.
Marie loves to collaborate with couples from varied backgrounds, welcoming those who are religious, spiritual, atheist, agnostic, and interfaith. That's because you can choose to have as simple or as custom a ceremony as you want. Whether your celebration is in English or Spanish (bilingual in Spanish and English), Marie wants to make your wedding vision -- simple or elaborate, small or grand -- to become a cherished memory.
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Religious Affiliations
- Baha'i Faith
- Buddhist
- Christian
- Catholic
- Protestant
- Interfaith
Wedding Activities
- Premarital Counseling
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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We had a very disappointing experience with Marie, who canceled on us just TWO WEEKS BEFORE our wedding. We paid for her most expensive package and she refused allow us to just REA...
D the her script for OUR CEREMONY. (See attached emails)
She talks about how much she cares about her couples and how she customizes each ceremony to reflect them, but unfortunately, she does not seem to follow her own ethics or values. We hired her because our initial consultation went great and her reviews were stunning. However, we soon realized that she doesn’t actually conduct herself in the way she presents online.
On our first call before booking, we were under the impression that we’d be able to work with her on the ceremony script, provide feedback, and make small adjustments to include what mattered most to us as we bought her MOST EXPENSIVE PACKAGE.
After booking, on our planning call, we brought this up — and she immediately shut us down, saying she does not share the script. We were taken aback but decided to trust her when she said she would instead send us a timeline and section descriptions (with options for each part of the ceremony) so that we could still feel comfortable with the content and flow.
After multiple reminder emails, we finally received the “timeline,” which only listed generic headings like “Greeting,” “Love Story,” and “Vows” — with no details or descriptions. After sitting with the idea of not knowing what would actually be said at our own ceremony, we grew anxious and politely asked if we could see a rough draft of the script for our ceremony. We even acknowledged in our message that we knew she didn’t usually share it but hoped she could make an exception so we’d feel at ease.
To our surprise, she refused immediately, became defensive and rude, and then canceled on us altogether — just two weeks before our wedding day.
To make matters worse, she decided to keep half of our payment ($500) even though she was the one who canceled.
We were shocked and deeply disappointed by her attitude, her lack of professionalism, and the way she handled the situation. Our planner also tried to communicate with her but was given attitude and had no professionalism.
We’re sharing this so other couples know what to expect. As the Bride and Groom, the vendors we pick should work to make US feel good. The way she treated us was NOT okay. We should be able to read what will be said at OUR ceremony as WE are the ones hiring HER. For her to not even try to make the couple comfortable is truly appalling. Attaching our emails for reference.
We are beyond thrilled with our elopement, and we owe it all to Marie!
The entire experience was truly flawless.
After the ceremony, photos, and celebratory dinner, as we were he...
ading back to our Airbnb, I kept saying to my now-husband, "I honestly couldn't have asked for a better day. Everything went off without a hitch - everyone was so lovely, the weather was perfect, the ceremony was just what we hoped for, and the ceremony location was exactly what we envisioned. It was just perfect."
As someone who's usually a little high-strung and a notorious planner (aka "Type A"), Marie brought me such a sense of calm and made everything feel effortless. Choosing her to guide our elopement was hands down the best decision we could have made. She played such a vital role in bringing our dream day to life, ensuring it was exactly what we envisioned.
We had our wedding in March of this year (2025), and can’t say enough wonderful things about having Marie as our officiant! We found her through a recommendation that came from our...
wedding planner (Kindred Wedding & Events), and it ended up being a perfect match for what we were looking for. We wanted to work with someone that was kind, personable, embraces all love, and is genuinely excited about being the person marrying us on the best day of our lives. Working with Marie was such a seamless process, she helped us craft a short & sweet ceremony while adding personality to it and including a couple readings we provided her. We felt strongly about having a ceremony that didn’t feel long or religious, and she executed this perfectly for us. She was also so prepared, warm, and calm before, during, and after the ceremony which helped us feel more relaxed. If you’re looking for someone who doesn’t judge/discriminate, helps you craft a ceremony that feels super personal and represents your love, and is so happy to be a part of your wedding, we would highly recommend having Marie as your officiant!
Marie was an absolute dream to work with! She made sure we were both completely comfortable every step of the way. She constantly made sure to answer any questions if we had any an...
d lifted us up on our wedding day in a way we could have never imagined. Her words - unique to each couple - more beautiful than the fresh roses along side us. If you are looking for someone to make your day completely about you as a couple, your story, and your personalities separately and as a couple, then she is the one for you. We cannot thank her enough for her amazing work. Plus, she sent us over a copy of our ceremony so we can cherish our day forever.
Thank you again Marie.
The New Mrs. Darian Banner (:
Marie was the perfect officiant for our same-sex wedding. We chose the “short and sweet” ceremony and she blew us away with her thoughtfulness both before th ceremony (walking us t...
hrough what to expect) and during the ceremony (making us feel comfortable and supported). Marie offered things like a land acknowledgment and a reminder to turn off cell phones (things we hadn’t thought of) to ensure our ceremony was respectful and free from interruptions. Her commentary on what marriage is, the good and bad, etc., was wise, humorous and relatable. We were so happy we chose Marie and got many compliments about her work from our guests.
If you're still "on the fence" about who to pick for your day go ahead and hop off it and hire Marie. I really mean it when I say I can't imagine anyone doing a better job. She rea...
lly goes above and beyond to get to know you both as a couple and as individuals. It felt like she was a friend we've known for years. Her words were the perfect blend of romance, humor and getting down to business. She's professional and flexible, including helping us find a new location on the fly when there was a last minute problem with our venue. She helped keep us calm and our ceremony ended up being beautiful and private. I can't recommend her enough!
We were browsing for an elopement officiant in Santa Monica, and came across Marie. We really liked the vibe she shows on her website, and we also really liked the different optio...
ns she offers for her services. After an initial zoom meeting that went great, we decided to work with her. Marie is great at providing helpful information all through the process! She also found our location for the ceremony, which worked out perfectly. The best thing about having Marie as an officiant is that she took the time and made an effort to get to know us as a couple, and used that weave together a unique and beautiful ceremony. We LOVED how she took our history, and our vows and the readings by our children and made a memorable and magical ceremony!
Marie was super amazing - performed a perfect simple ceremony for us. We loved the day and she played along with all our silly requests to make the day unique for us. Thank you M...
arie!
Marie was incredible! After our first meeting with her we knew we wanted her to be our officiant. We really appreciated how she took time to get to know each of us as well as us as...
a couple. She was very helpful and clear on the details of the actual marriage license which put us at ease since we were a Canadian couple getting married in California. For our ceremony, Marie helped us create vows and I dos that felt right for our relationship. She spoke so beautifully at the ceremony about us as a couple, it was perfect. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with her! Thank you Marie!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Marie for my microwedding and couldn't be happier with the experience she provided. Right from our initial consultation, it was clear Ma...
rie understood my partner & I's vision for an intimate and unforgettable elopement. She listened attentively to our ideas, offering valuable insights and suggestions that complemented our vision.
On the day of our elopement, Marie went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her calm and reassuring presence allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the moment, knowing that every detail was taken care of. From the stunning flowers to the heartfelt ceremony, she orchestrated a day that exceeded our wildest dreams.
Not only is Marie a masterful planner, she is also a warm and genuine person who truly cares about her clients. Her passion for creating unforgettable experiences is evident in everything she does, and we felt incredibly lucky to have her by our side throughout the entire process.
Thank you, Marie, for giving us the elopement of our dreams. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. You are a true gem, and we are forever grateful for your expertise and dedication!
I don’t think we could have imagined a better ceremony & that is thanks to Marie. From our very first virtual meeting, we automatically knew the vibe with her was going to be great...
. When doing our research on officiants for our elopement, LetsGetMarriedByMarie kept popping up. We’d browse her sight but it took us awhile to decide if we’d elope in CA or go out of state. Once we decided, we booked our photographer & on his list of recommendations for officiants, there we saw Let’sGetMarriedByMarie again. We quickly booked our consultation & our elopement date & it was smooth sailing from there. Marie really took the time to make the ceremony for two people she didn’t know a month prior, into a ceremony that felt so personal. We appreciated how non-generic it was and how she allowed us options to make it as untraditional & anti-boring as we wanted. Marie knew we wanted stress-free, we wanted intimate, & she made the whole experience just that. Marie married us on our 10 year dating anniversary & if she’s still doing this in another 10 years, we’ll definitely have to look her up for vow renewals :)
Marie was very helpful in every step of the process in our elopement. We could not have asked for a better suited person to help with all of our planning, writing vows, getting all...
the licenses. She sent us reminder emails throughout the process, which helped us stay on track and made sure we did not miss anything. She has an amazing team behind her as well. The flower arrangements were perfect and the photos came out beautifully.
If you are considering booking Marie to officiate your ceremony, here is your sign to BOOK HER NOW! After going through our wedding planner’s list of recommended officiants, we de...
cided to contact Marie because we liked that she was non-denominational but also open to whatever beliefs her clients hold- she is accepting and flexible. After our initial meeting with Marie we knew we had made the right choice. She is friendly and professional, but also is one of those people who you feel like you’ve known for years even after meeting just 5 minutes ago. As far as ceremony planning, I swear Marie has it down to a science. It was so easy- she gave us room to do whatever we wanted yet somehow still did all the heavy lifting. She knows how to gather the information she needs to make a truly unique ceremony experience and make it seem effortless. In closing I’ll just say this- during our first meeting Marie told us how many people come up to her after a wedding to say that she delivered the best ceremony they had ever witnessed. At the time I thought it was just hyperbole. Well I’ll be damned if my Husband and I didn’t have multiple guests of our own tell us exactly that! No joke, she is that good!
Located in the UK, we needed to organize a wedding in the redwoods, and Marie made it manageable and enjoyable.
Besides helping us choose a beautiful location and flowers, she ex...
pertly handled every ceremony detail, including securing a crucial park permit.
Always welcoming, punctual, and clear in communication, Marie put us at ease. We were especially pleased with the personalised ceremony script and the talented photographer she recommended.
Wrap-up: with Marie's professionalism and friendliness, wedding planning was a breeze.
If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding, look no further! My husband and I can’t say enough great things about Marie. We eloped out to Joshua Tree, California last mon...
th. Marie assisted and guided us in the planning of our ceremony with such professionalism, ease and flexibility. Upon meeting her virtually, we immediately felt comfortable trusting her with this task. She is very kind, open minded and perceptive to her couples’ wants/needs when constructing her ceremonies and we had no doubts that it would be beautiful on our wedding day. The ceremony she wrote for us was perfect and very intimate and personal to both of us. Many of our guests afterwards continued to tell us how beautifully written the ceremony was. Hiring Marie as your officiant will be one of the best decisions you make.
Marie was absolutely amazing. She made our elopement unique to who me and my wife are as people and it was the perfect experience. Marie is super professional but also someone who ...
you would want to be friends with and that made us feel comfortable with her at the wheel. Thank you very much Marie for everything!!
Working with Marie was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I loved the chats we had in the run-up to the ceremony to plan our vows & come up with a ceremony that ref...
lected our relationship, values & interests. The ceremony itself was pure magic and we heard so much incredible feedback from our guests. "Best ceremony ever," "so touching," and everyone loved the ring blessing!! I even had a couple guests tell me that Marie's words reminded them of some things about marriage they needed to hear. Thank you for making our day unforgettable <3
Marie was our officiant and she did such an amazing job! She has a process to ensure you get a ceremony that looks exactly how you want it to look and is “uniquely you”. Many of ou...
r guests repeatedly asked if we knew Marie prior to wedding planning because it seemed like she knew us well. Truth is, we didn’t know each other prior to planning but I am so glad we got to know each other during the process! I am a wedding vendor myself and VERY picky about who I work with for my clients as well as who I would allow to be a part of my big day and I am so glad that we went with Married By Marie for our wedding.
We got married by her at Griffen Park L.A. and she's great. Be sure to use people she recommends because they are so great as well. Very patient and helpful.
Marie was AMAZING! She was always willing to answer all of our questions. The wedding was crafted to match what we envisioned and it was everything we wanted. Marie was also very k...
ind and was able to help us get in touch with a couple of photographers less than a week before the wedding.
If you are a couple that is more casual all the way to be lovey dovey 24/7, I would highly recommend Marie. She will be able to make your special day even more special.
Let’s Get Married by Marie is the best!
Marie will approach your wedding with professionalism and top-notch coordination. Marie was great at following up with us when we were plan...
ning for our wedding ceremony and really made us feel like it was OUR ceremony.
On the wedding day, she showed up prepared and ready to go. We were blown away with how smoothly she handled the ceremony process.
Our guests also mentioned that they were really impressed with how personal she made the ceremony.
I cannot recommend Marie enough! Stop searching for an officiant and go with Marie. You won't regret it!
I've known Marie for some time now and when I reconnected with her in regards to my upcoming wedding my now wife and I knew she was the right person for us. She is very supportive ...
throughout the entire process, she is well equipped with resources that we needed and she always had a smile on her face to keep us excited. We loved how she incorporated elements of how we met and got together in the ceremony and how she made sure that we had peace of mind right before we jumped into the wedding and right after. She had folks in tears of joy as she spoke about our journey. We would for sure recommend her to anyone looking to get married, she was the best decision we made.
We were absolutely amazed by the quality of service provided by Marie. With most of the vendors we talked to, there was this level of intimidation that was present, but with Marie,...
she instantly took control and made us feel at ease. It was always about what we wanted, and what we felt comfortable with. Whenever we would ask for her opinion, she would really talk us through the different situations. She worked hard to make sure that every choice we made was the best fit for us and really made us feel special.
The details she spent her time on were absolutely worth it. I didn't think an officiant had much of a role in the wedding, but I was excitedly wrong. She listened to all of our concerns, she took all of our thoughts into consideration, and she didn't do anything without letting us know beforehand. It was a truly magical experience, and all of our guests made sure to let us know that it was an absolutely beautiful ceremony. The way she spoke, and the way everything came together really made this a special day for our families, and for ourselves
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding day was booking Marie as our officiant. The level of care she took when writing and planning our ceremony went above and beyond wh...
at we could have hoped for. We asked for something fun, light and laid back, with just the right amount of sentimentality, and she truly delivered with a beautiful, bespoke ceremony that we'll never forget. Marie really took the time to get to know us as a couple, both via video calls (because we're based in the UK!) and through a questionnaire we each individually filled out. The result was a ceremony filled with cute stories and lots of laughter. Marie performed it perfectly; she's kind, warm, funny and a total professional.
We should also add that Marie really helped us with our wedding license questions. Getting married abroad can be daunting, so we really appreciated her insight. Thank you so much for everything Marie.
Marie is the absolutely amazing and special. Everything was perfect and easy from beginning to end. Made everything SPECIAL!
Let’s Get Married by Marie was just the most wonderful marriage service we could happen upon. If you’re unsure about what kind of wedding you want, but you know you want it to be p...
erfect, then Marie is your gal. All I knew was I wanted it to be small and in the desert. Marie was like, “Your wish is my command.” Fairly priced for what you get, and she’s got tons of options for you. Even with the tiniest hiccup in our plans, Marie resolved it and had options for us before I even knew there was an issue. I will forever have this girl’s contact information in my back pocket for anyone looking for marriage service recommendations.
We were blown away !!!!
We got everything that we pictured. Marie made everything seamless. We didn’t have to think about much except to pick our outfits and show up!
Marie kne...
w the Amazing spots in our marriage place of choice ( Joshua tree) . She had great photographers to choose from and the floral arrangements chosen were lovely.
My husband and I weren’t sure about any of the legal things that needed to be done or how to get a permit … or the fact that we even needed one!
Thank you Marie for making our wedding day so fabulous and one that we will always remember
My husband and I discovered Marie when she officiated my cousin's ceremony. My cousin raved about her and when Marie came to check in on her before the ceremony, I was just so move...
d by her warmth and sincerity. Her words were so beautiful and after my cousin said how wonderful it was to work with her, my husband and I knew we wanted to consider her for our ceremony. After our first meeting with Marie, there was no question we had to have her be our officiant. Our main focus for our wedding was always the ceremony. This is where we wanted the most impact for the day. It's the culmination of our love story and we really wanted this to stand out. Marie excelled at this! She truly listened to us and made our non traditional ways of thinking feel validated. Our wedding was meant to happen right as the pandemic started and we didn't feel right going forward. Marie was absolutely amazing in working with us given the very rare circumstances. I can't tell you how grateful I am for her support during the difficult times of trying to execute a wedding around a pandemic. She always had our back when we felt anxious or nervous. If you're looking for a unique and impactful ceremony, look no further because Marie is your girl! She's attentive, smart and such a blast! She brings beauty into your love story for everyone to see. You won't regret having her for your special day!
Marie is phenomenal! From start to finish, she was communicative and eased all of our wedding worries. We were eloping to a place we had never been, and we trusted her and her proc...
ess… and things could have not gone more perfect. The elopement package she provides with flowers and a photographer helps keep things easy, so you can focus on the ceremony. She was also adaptable and accommodating with COVID which was very much appreciated.
We chose Marie because we could tell she is the best at what she does, and it’s true…. Believe what you read in her reviews. She has a true gift for understanding people and exactly what they would like out of their ceremony from a single zoom meeting - truly a wedding wizard! Marie was great with our family as well, they raved about how personable and kind she was.
Honestly, we can’t say enough good things about Marie. My husband, Ben, and I, had the honor of having Marie create our wonderful, and unforgettable ceremony in Big Sur, CA back i...
n August. She made every bit of planning so seamless and helped us pick out literally EVERYTHING when it came to our day. From the ceremony, to flowers, the ceremony location (and exact spot down to latitude and longitude practically), our wonderful photographers, to figuring out filing and applying for our marriage certificate, and to even helping us with our vows, we barely had to lift a finger. She was SO helpful and SO supportive in what we were looking for regarding our big day. We will forever be grateful for Marie, and anybody looking to elope or have a kick-ass lady officiate your wedding, she’s the one for you!
Minister Marie took our wedding celebration to another level. We received multiple compliments and i must say that the ceremony was the highlight of our wedding. Our guests got to ...
participate, they experienced every emotion from tears to laughing. Minister Marie was super easy to work with. If you're looking to have a super special ceremony that is custom made for both you, look no further, Minister Marie is the one!
Minister Marie was such a pleasure to work with. 2020 has been a whirlwind for us and from the initial planning, to postponing, to changing to an elopement, Minister Marie has made...
the whole process so easy for us! During the time before our Elopement, she really got to know us through our conversations, and little “assignments” she would give us to understand our personalities and our interests. She made our elopement so personal, so special and as she claims “Anti-Boring”. We love her so much we have invited her to do our postponed big wedding for next year as well! If you're looking for a customizable and meaningful ceremony and not those cookie cutter types, contact Marie! She's absolutely amazing!
Marie is simply the best! After having two 2020 weddings fall through, we knew we wanted to still get married this year - and Marie made that happen. From our first Zoom call, my...
(now!) husband and I both finally felt at ease about planning our wedding.
Marie coordinated everything for our elopement - removing the stress of our big day. The flowers were gorgeous. Our photographer was amazing. The cake and champagne were delicious. We were able to stream our wedding to our family on the east coast. Our ceremony was custom and was full of laughter and tears. It was simply PERFECT.
If you're even considering Marie, do yourself a favor and just contact her - you will not regret it! <3
Marie is outstanding! We decided to elope and contacted Marie for her services. She kept in touch with us all throughout our engagement and made this whole process so incredibly ea...
sy. She took care of the flowers, coordinating with the photographers, and filing the documents. We loved her method in having us each fill out a questionnaire privately so that she could learn more about our love story and using this to put together our beautiful ceremony. We got married right at the beginnings of the city mandates related to the pandemic and she immediately went into action and thought of all our available alternatives. She pretty much did all the work for us and thanks to her, we had a completely stress-free experience. Thank you so much Marie!
Marie truly changed my perspective on weddings. While I was thrilled to become engaged, the idea of walking down an aisle was making me sick. Alternatively, the idea of being marri...
ed in a bland courthouse chapel was equally depressing. Marie offered the perfect middle ground with a beautiful, stress free, and affordable wedding day. She acted as part coordinator, and part minister - all laid out with an easy to follow process. We could not be happier with our experience!
I found Marie when hunting for an officiant after my now-husband and I decided last minute to elope in the Pacific Northwest. I sent her an email and she was very quick to respond ...
and professional. She showed a genuine interest in our relationship and it was clear she loves what she does. We interviewed a couple other officiants and there wasn't even a close second place. Marie stood at the top of our minds for our best choice.
On the day, I was touched and so pleased with how she put our story together and brought a sense of humor and added personality to our ceremony. I sent our ceremony out to family & friends after our elopement and everyone asked how long Marie had known us. The ceremony was so personal & perfectly written people thought she'd known us for years. I'm so happy I will be able to read this over for years to follow. It couldn't have been more perfect. We laughed, we got misty eyed, it was light-hearted and profound at the same time, it was just what we wanted our marriage to be described as.
Let us tell you how magical Marie is! Marie has an innovative way of getting to know you and how you envision your special day as a couple. You end up with a completely tailored an...
d curated experience that is unique only to you. We had so much fun planning with her; it was utterly stress-free; she handles all the details for you. All. Of. Them! When our special day arrived, she blew us away with the genuine words written. In addition to the extraordinary & very personal twist she put into our ceremony. If we ever renew our vows, it is no question we'd want her by our side officiating again!
There are not enough words to describe how incredible Marie and her services are. We wanted an elopement and even through two reschedules and a pandemic, she was always so supporti...
ve, caring, and flexible. We are not traditional people and wanted our elopement to be a reflection of that. MARIE DELIVERED ABOVE AND BEYOND. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, the location was stunning, the photographer was amazing. If it was socially acceptable, I would probably still be crying from happiness and excitement HAHA LOVE LOVE LOVE her! We cannot recommend her enough. She is your girl if you want any and all of your wedding/elopement visions to be a reality. She will do exactly what you want and make this day all about you. Thank you, Marie!
Can't say enough about how completely amazing the experience of working with Marie was for us as a couple!!! Feeling scattered and now sure about how to do an elopement? Just follo...
w Marie's super easy, fun, and detailed instructions and then enjoy the process. We were searching for someone that could make our destination elopement more than just a few words spoken in some impersonal room.... and she blew us away! Our favorite things about working with her were - her upbeat, positive energy, she's got all the references you need to help with flowers, pictures, or places to stay, her creativity with our vows, and finally - she loves, loves, loves what she does and it shows up in everything!! Couldn't imagine a better experience to start our life together as a married couple!
First anniversary almost here and reminiscing about our elopement in Joshua Tree National Park...A very special day taken to the next level by the absolutely amazing, #antiboring o...
fficiant Marie! From the very first email, through the whole planning process, and the big day itself, she did her utmost to make every step as easy, comfortable, and personalised as possible. Even after having done all the preparations via email and Skype, Marie’s through-the-screen personality made it feel like we were meeting up with an old friend. With her attention to detail, attentiveness, and flair for fun she gave us a beautiful, stress-free and most of all very personal ceremony - exceeding all our expectations! Marie - thank you again for helping make our day perfect!
You cannot go wrong with Marie. Our guests are still raving about her months later. My (now) husband and I wanted a wedding with both "tears & cheers". We wanted our wedding to...
feel festive and heartfelt which is a difficult balance to strike. Marie pulled it off perfectly. Marie works hard to have the ceremony feel personal so she gets to know you both through meetings and questionnaires, and in the end it really helps her speak in a way that demonstrates and understanding of you both. She also gives you a variety of options on how to approach the ceremony (both flow and wording) so you can craft something that fits you as a couple. Finally, Marie is genuine and authentic which is comforting as you stand in front of everyone you love giving the most serious commitment of your life.
There's no better person to have by your side as you say "I do".
There are so many thing that we could say about Marie...She's funny, kind, and we love her so dang much. My husband and I are wedding photographers and we have worked with Marie a ...
number of times and been able to witness her beautiful ceremonies. Each one was is focused on the love and uniqueness of the couple. When we decided to renew our vows on our 10 year anniversary we knew that it HAD to be Marie that preformed the ceremony.
We renewed our vows at the Valley of Fire in Nevada and Marie wrote a beautiful and meaningful ceremony but she also was on the spot flexible when we forgot some of the items we wanted to use in the ceremony.
We HIGHLY recommend Marie. Your ceremony is so important, it's the entire reason the two of you are planning such a perfect day. Don't even give it a second thought...hire Marie it will be the best thing you do.
Booking Marie was hands down the greatest wedding decision we ever made. In booking our officiant, we wanted someone who could sculpt a unique ceremony that felt like us, rather th...
an going with a generic, impersonal script. And that's exactly what she did. And she did it beautifully.
Marie carefully takes the time to get to know you and your partner as individuals, and a couple, long before the ceremony writing process begins. She will ensure that the three of you are exactly on the same page and will tailor your ceremony to whatever needs, interests, and ideas you have. And from there, she goes above and beyond in making the most important part of your wedding day memorable, and most importantly, meaningful.
We received so many compliments from our guests that she delivered the greatest ceremony they have ever heard. She is a lovely, thoughtful, hilarious human being, and I am so grateful that she was a part of our day.
I can not say enough amazing things about Marie! She performed our ceremony on October 5 2019 and it was perfect! She is so personable and we felt very comfortable with her. All o...
ur guests said she was the best officiant they had seen. She was a great combination of emotional, funny and loving. Would highly recommend!!!
My husband and I recently eloped in Joshua Tree National Park after choosing Minister Marie’s Epic Elopement package. It was everything we wanted and more! She was so helpful throu...
ghout the planning stages, providing guidance and support, and the online consultations were informative and convenient (especially since we live in Canada!) The ceremony itself was exactly what we wanted; a romantic vibe while also being upbeat with some humour. She nailed it! Our family and friends couldn’t believe we hadn’t actually met her in person before that day, and mentioned that it seemed like she had known us forever. You will not be disappointed if you choose Minister Marie. To put it plainly, she’s the best.
Our small, family elopement ceremony in Joshua Tree was sweet, personal, and elegant. Marie's professionalism, care and intuitive storytelling just blew us away!
Throughout the pl...
anning stage and after our skype meeting from the other side of the world, we knew we'd chosen the best celebrant for our wedding. Her attention to detail, methodical organisation and excellent communication meant we were confident and reassured that we could rely on her to deliver a truly individual and thoughtful wedding ceremony.
From the moment we met her we felt calm and comfortable. Her ceremony was more personal, more tasteful and more eloquent than we could have imagined. She focused on exactly what we wanted: to celebrate our love for each other in front of our families. From the information we provided during only one meeting and from one questionnaire, she just got us. She made our family members smile, laugh and cry, talking about us and to us as though she'd known us forever. The two of us were nodding and grinning knowingly from the very first word of the marriage ceremony, a reaction we are sure to continue to have for years to come when we remember our wedding day!
Thank you, Marie, for being so central to our perfect day and truly making it a ceremony we will look back on with so much love, pride and smiles!
Marie was phenomenal from start to finish. Being from the East Coast, she walked us through step by step of what we needed done in Orange County before and after the wedding. She t...
ook the time getting to know the both of us prior to the wedding and it showed during the ceremony. Zero complaints. I would recommend Marie to anyone.
THE BEST EVER! Marie is truly the best that in the business. She took the time to get to know us and fully prepared us for the big day. What we weren't prepared for was how insanel...
y amazing and blown away we'd be by the intimacy and passion of the ceremony. Marie put in the damn work and it absolutely showed! We were so insanely lucky to have her there to guide us through our day. We had SO MANY people come up to us after the ceremony and tell us that it was the best, most thoughtful and personal ceremony that they'd ever seen. We snorted laughing, we ugly cried and and we gushed the entire way through. We love Marie! We can't say enough about her. She is the best decision that you'll make on your wedding day.
Hiring Marie was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding by far! I was initially concerned about hiring an officiant online, after all you're essentially hiring a strange...
r to play a crucial role in the most important day of your life! But all my doubts were quickly absolved when we had our first meeting with Marie! She's very personable and friendly, and is clearly very passionate about what she does. She always made sure we were feeling comfortable and understood, and asked all the right questions to really get to know us, our story, and what we wanted out of our ceremony. She talked to us together and individually, helped us write our vows, and put together a ceremony that was more perfect than we could've imagined! It was so "us", full of love and joy, there were good laughs and tearful moments too. We had kind of a specific request to do a wine sharing in honor of my late stepdad and Marie worked it into the ceremony so perfectly. We got so many compliments from guests about the ceremony and how it perfect it was for us! Even my hard-to-please traditionalist grandparents were impressed, lol! She was also very easy to communicate with throughout the planning process, she was by far one of the least stressful aspects of wedding planning. I would definitely recommend Marie to anyone looking for an officiant, she really exceeded my expectations and I'm so so so happy we chose her for our special day!
We were so happy to have Marie as our celebrant. We had an intimate wedding in Joshua Tree surrounded by a few of our closest family members.
We were organising the wedding from t...
he U.K. and also whilst traveling so it was great that all her communications were very organised and clear, and she also helped us with some of the legal stuff beforehand.
On the day, the ceremony was beautiful, and she captured the two of us so well. It was so personal, thanks to the Skype call we had with her a month or so before the wedding and also from filling in the Love Story questionnaire. There wasn't a dry eye in sight, and also lots of laughter.
Thanks for making our day so special! F&J
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