Life's Celebrations

I was blown away how easy and smooth Cris made our day. It was a huge weight lifted off of our shoulders. He was helpful, efficient, and professional. He was quick to respond and answer any questions we had. He even helped us with the process of getting our license. Definitely well worth it!

Cris was absolutely amazing! He truly cares about his work and I am so blessed we were able to book him for our wedding. Look no further... choose Life Celebrations!

Cris is AMAZING!!!! Extremely organized, responds to emails right away, and listens to what you and your partner want for the ceremony. Thank you so much for everything!

Cris was the perfect wedding officiant for our ceremony. He personalized and customized the ceremony to our unique style. His care, attention to detail and communication with us through flexible conversations leading up to the wedding made our day absolutely wonderful. He even provides guidance after the big day. Thanks you!

Cris was great to work with, from our first zoom interview until the ceremony. During the initial interview, he was extremely organized and answered every question we had and we felt very secure in our choice of having him as our officiant. The ceremony script that he sent to us was perfect as is, but he was willing to make any changes that we may have needed. He was very clear that it was our wedding and he wanted us to have the ceremony that we wanted. Highly recommended!

Cris was great! He gave such a heartfelt and professional ceremony, was on the ball about explaining things with the marriage license to us, and he was responsive when we needed to change some things about the ceremony.

We very much enjoyed working with Cris! We found him on The Knot, and we are so glad we did! From the first zoom meeting, Cris was fun to talk to and very professional. He has a lot of experience officiating weddings and was able to explain each step in depth, accommodating our wishes along the way. He helped incorporate our story into the ceremony so that it felt more personal. He had us and our guests laughing throughout!

Cris is the best of the best! From the time you hire him to the time you have your wedding he works so hard to meet with you and personalize your ceremony to get it exactly how you want it! He has been doing this for a long time and it shows! He is very knowledgeable and provides religious and non-religious options for your ceremony. He works hard to get to know you as a couple and works that into the ceremony. He is wonderful to work with, has a great sense of humor and is reliable. Look no further and book him ASAP!

Cris was fantastic! He was great to work with and our ceremony was hit! The planning process was smooth and easy. Cris was very organized and knows what he is doing. He also worked well our venue coordinator and the DJ to make sure the ceremony went perfectly. He is funny, personable, and professional. We received so many compliments from our family and friends. I highly recommend choosing Cris to be apart of your special day!!

We loved working with Cris! He’s got ceremonies down to a science, and will work with you to customize them to your liking. He gives you plenty of options and ideas as well! From our first zoom call to day of ceremony, it was such a pleasant experience & he did a great job!

Cris was the perfect officiant for our wedding. He was always professional, kind, personable, and very patient. He worked tirelessly with us to create a ceremony that was deeply personal and meaningful to us. Thank you, Cris!

Cris was absolutely amazing to work with! He was professional, knowledgeable, and quickly answered all of our questions. He crafted and officiated a BEAUTIFUL ceremony that was unique to us and perfect in every way. Everyone I talked to at our reception commented on how wonderful our ceremony was!

We were in search for an officiant and found Cris on the Knot. After the first meeting via Zoom we booked with Cris. He was very professional and made the entire process easy explaining different parts and listening to what we wanted our ceremony to be. We liked that we were able to read through the ceremony and Cris provided us a couple different readings until we found the one we liked. We also now have a copy of our ceremony for keepsakes as well. It was nice walking into our rehearsal and him having it all together and running it very smoothly. He is also VERY responsive, which is great during the wedding planning process! We can’t thank Cris enough for being our officiant! If you are in need of an officiant, we would highly recommend Cris!

Where do I even start! Hiring Cris was one of easiest and best choices my husband and I made for our wedding. Our first meeting to discuss what we wanted for our ceremony we were kind of clueless. Cris helped explain everything and gave so many options to make our ceremony more about our relationship. From there we played with the contents of the ceremony to make it ours. For us we wanted something personal, little religion, with lots of laughter. And that is exactly what our ceremony was. So many guests have expressed our ceremony is one of their favorites because of Cris. I was so stressed about the actual ceremony part but Cris made the process so easy. We cannot thank him enough for making our wedding so special to us. He even helps with the after! Planning a wedding is already a lot but after you get the marriage license he takes care of the rest and gives you tips on name changing! Everything even after the wedding has been a breeze because of Cris!

Cris is amazing. our ceremony was beautifully written and we got so many compliments on how personalized it was. Not only that, he was always available when I had questions and helped me go through the name change process after the wedding. He really went above and beyond

Cris was a delight to work with from day one. We had a zoom meeting with him to go over our expectations and he told us a bit about how the ceremony typically goes. He customized his service to our liking and never judged our choices or went off script. He has a ton of experience in the industry, something like 800+ weddings he has officiated. He knows what he's doing and made our wedding day that much better! You don't ever have to worry with Cris, he was punctual, professional and kept our guests entertained throughout the entire ceremony. We had several compliments after our wedding about how engaging he was and no one ever felt bored during our ceremony. Thank you so much Cris! 💓

Cris was wonderful to work with! He communicated well with us prior to our wedding and made the ceremony so seamless and smooth. He shared our story so well with all our friends and families!

Cris was absolutely amazing to work with. He create an absolutely beautiful script for our wedding ceremony. He is a must work with for vendors.

Cris was fabulous! In the beginning, we had a zoom call with a handout he provided that explained the flow of the ceremony, along with different options for the unity part of our ceremony. He sent out a detailed questionnaire about how we met, what our plans are, memories, etc. that he used to create our ceremony. He then drafted it up and was willing to change it however many times we needed until we were happy. He always responded to my emails within an hour of me sending one. We had several guests speak to him afterwards about how great he was. He was flexible with scheduling our rehersal with the venue as well. 10/10 experience and would recommend to others!

Cris was the absolute best choice we could have made when hiring our officiant. Every communication we had throughout the ceremony planning process was so easy and thorough. Cris provided a full draft of our ceremony that we were able to look at and edit, we knew exactly what our ceremony would look like! He also ran our rehearsal at the venue the Thursday before our wedding and I am SO glad he was there to direct where people should stand, when to hand off bouquets, timing and transitions. We would have been so lost without his dedicated professional knowledge. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and everything happened exactly the way we had rehearsed. He had also worked with our DJ previously and the two of them had cues for music down!! He also stepped out of our frame for the shot of the first kiss! It was very nice to have the peace of mind in knowing what we should be doing and when during the ceremony, we were able to relax and enjoy the ceremony ourselves without having to worry about any of the details. I would highly recommend Cris to anyone who is looking for an officiant!!

Cris was wonderful to work with, I am so happy we went with him for our ceremony. He made the entire process so easy and smooth and came up with the perfect ceremony for what my husband and I wanted. He is super knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and always prompt with communication. I could not recommend him enough, thank you Cris!!

Cris was so wonderful to work with! We booked him fairly early on and nailed down a general idea of what we wanted for the day. A few months before the wedding we finalized everything and he was very accommodating with all of our requests. The ceremony was perfect and he told our story exactly the way we would’ve wanted it told! Loved Cris and definitely recommend him to other couples. :)

Cris was absolutely wonderful to work with. My wife and I were coming from different religious backgrounds and we didn’t want either element to overpower the other in the ceremony and he did a beautiful job blending it all together. Cris also met with us as much as we needed to review the drafts he created, and made any changes we requested in a prompt manner. He made suggestions to us when we asked for it and was always available for questions when they arose. Above all, Cris was efficient. He made sure we knew timelines and what to expect during the rehearsal and ceremony which was such a relief in the planning process. All we had to do was show up for both nights and he took care of the rest 😊 He delivered a beautiful ceremony for us and our guests, and we could not be more grateful. Beyond that, he has been a great resource for us for any marriage license, name change, etc. items that we had to do in prep for the wedding and then after. We wholeheartedly recommend Cris!!

Life’s Celebrations (Cris) was a pleasure to work with. He did a great job creating a perfect ceremony for us. He made sure to personalize our ceremony & was very organized in planning. He also helps you with getting your marriage certificate & changing your name after the wedding. He is responsive and quick to answer any questions along the way. I would recommend Cris to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding.

Cris was seriously the best! I was a little hesitant about hiring someone that we didn't know. But, he listened to your story and took every detail very seriously. We had so many compliments the day of the ceremony. If you're looking for someone that will make your special day extra special; Cris is your guy.

We could not have been more pleased with Cris's services for our wedding. Communication leading up to the day was always prompt. The rehearsal was very quick and efficient. We received several compliments from our guests about his great work during the ceremony. We were able to customize what we wanted, and he did a great job of filling in the gaps for things we did not want personalized.

We used Cris for our wedding in September 2021 and he was wonderful. Leading up to the wedding, he was always communicating with us, very responsive, and helpful. We were able to customize our ceremony to fit our style and comfort levels, and he gave us some very great ideas that we didn’t even think of doing beforehand. Our guests loved the ceremony and thought that it was perfect, and we can't recommend him enough!

We used Life's Celebrations for our wedding in November 2021. Cris wowed us from the first meeting nearly a year prior. He is incredibly detailed, kind, and made us feel so comfortable. He had an entire template we walked through to make sure we discussed every aspect of our ceremony and he produced a beautiful ceremony having only met us over zoom/ email. It was important to us to honor both family's religious affiliations while remaining true to who we are as a couple and Cris did this with ease! In addition, he helped us add in a tree planting unity ceremony which was the cherry on top! The entire ceremony was touching, heartfelt, and felt so uniquely us. I couldn't have asked for a better officiant! I would recommend Cris to anyone in a heartbeat!

Cris was such a pleasure to officiate our wedding. He was so very helpful and reassuring throughout the entire process. From the planning of finding wedding readings, to the whole script for the ceremony, to even the day of nervous jitters. He made sure everything was going to go smoothly. Very professional and we are so grateful for his kind words and help throughout the journey to get us married. Thank you!!!

Cris was incredible! From the first phone call he was just so friendly and inviting. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect and personalized, and we received so many compliments. Our day was perfect and we couldn’t have done it without him!

Cris was absolutely amazing! We actually had the pleasure of meeting him when he married my sister and brother in law. He does an absolutely fantastic job! He really gets to know you as a couple. He did a great job at telling “ our story”. All the details and things we wanted were done with no problems. Rehearsal ran smoothly because he is always well prepared. We didn’t really know what to expect or even do and Cris lead us in the right direction. Super personal and wanted to make sure he got all the details right. Would highly recommend him !

Cris was so incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He made us feel comfortable and confident of our ceremony months in advance. He also did an incredible job of leading the rehearsal, even with a few (young) distractions. Our ceremony was perfect. He gave us ideas to work with for a unity element that tied our families together better than we would have ever thought to do. He added bits of humor to keep it light, but was very professional the whole time. He took care of our license following the ceremony, and because of him, we had nothing to worry about from start to finish. We were a little leary hiring our wedding officiant based off of reviews, but we could not recommend him enough. You can absolutely trust him with your wedding ceremony!

Cris was outstanding. He took the time to get to know us, ensure the ceremony was perfect for us, and kept us on track for writing our own vows. He came highly recommended to us and would highly recommend him for your ceremony. Thank you for being a part of our very special day!

We are so happy that we went with Cris. He did an amazing job with our wedding. He was super responsive, flexible, and really helped to make our wedding feel exactly how we wanted.

Cris was a wonderful officiant. He is prompt to respond whether it is through text, email or phone. During our first meeting I found Cris to be personable, creative, and efficient. He set clear expectations and gave us the guidance we were hoping for. Cris is very detail orientated, he helped us achieve a nice flow for our ceremony. My family and friends loved our ceremony! It was the perfect mixture of tradition, religion, and fun with personal touches throughout. During the planning process Cris gave us a little “homework” to do with plenty of time to complete it. From the “homework” we completed Cris was able to personalize our ceremony. He sent a rough draft for approval, I found that this really helped ease my nerves for the day of the wedding because I knew what to expect. I would highly recommend Cris as an officiant!

Cris was the best officiant we could have asked for. We connected right away with his geniune and friendly personality. He is easy to communicate with, quick to respond to messages, and made sure everything was organized and ready to go on our wedding day. He also knew how to make our ceremony true to us as a couple and we were able to personalize our ceremony how we wanted. We really appreciate everything he has done for my husband and I, and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant.

From the time that we initially met Cris until we both said "I do," Cris went above and beyond in making sure he included every detail that we wanted to be a part of our wedding ceremony. From guiding us through the pre-wedding licensing requirements, including a personalized reading, and also helping us find transportation so that our 4-legged was there with us, Cris made it possible for us to have our perfect day. We would recommend Cris' services without hesitation to anyone who asks, and greatly appreciate everything he did for us. Thank you Cris! Jack & Khatol

Cris was absolutely amazing. Not only was he helpful throughout the entire process- he truly made our ceremony one to remember. From our first call, we knew that he was going to capture our story perfectly and he did just that. His attention to detail allowed everyone to understand not only us as a couple but where our story started and how we got to our special day. Our ceremony was personal, thoughtful and inviting for all of our friends and family. We could not be any happier with how are entire day went and Cris was definitely the final piece to it all!!

Cris was everything we could have hoped for even when our wedding day was impacted by COVID. Not only was he flexible, but he made us feel secure in our decisions and was always up for whatever we ended up going with. He came recommended to us by two of our vendors. We also attended a friend's wedding where he officiated and we got to see him in action before our big day. Highly recommend!!! Thank you for everything, Cris!

Cris was our first choice when selecting an officiant for our wedding at Silver Oaks! He was very kind and open to all of our requests to make our wedding the beautiful and special event we imagined! I would highly recommend him for your ceremony. He was patience and very responsive to all of our questions and I had a lot!

Cris really took his time to get to know us as a couple and to put together a ceremony that fit our needs/values perfectly. Cris was professional, on time, and made our ceremony fun and light hearted which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn't recommend him more!

Cris was so wonderful as our officiant for our ceremony on 09/26/20. We met with Cris early on, and he walked us through the entire process and typical order of a ceremony, which was incredibly helpful. After deciding to have Cris officiate, he was always quick and responsive in all communications. He was more than willing to make adjustments or rewrite portions of our ceremony, and it was evident it was very important to him that our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. When we couldn't decide on a reading, Cris promptly sent over several to choose from, and ensured us he had more if we didn't like those. The day of our wedding, Cris was professional, warm and funny performing our ceremony. He even snagged a picture on his phone of us getting family portraits following the ceremony, and sent it to us later that evening. So thoughtful!! He also handled everything with our marriage license, and made sure we remembered the needed documents on the big day. Even though St. Charles is no longer providing keepsake marriage licenses, he went out of his way to get one for us. He also offered to help me through the name change process, when I finally get around to it! Cris was incredibly enjoyable to work with and did a wonderful job officiating our ceremony - if you select him for your big day, you won't regret it!

You cannot go wrong with hiring Cris. He is professional, responsive, and friendly. We couldn’t have been happier.

Cris is professional, easy to work with, and his communication is top-notch! He made planning our ceremony so easy! He gave us lots of guidance and options to completely customize it ourselves and make it personal and fitting for us. One of the coolest stories about our wedding - we had to reschedule due to COVID. Miraculously, all of our vendors were available for our rescheduled day... except for Cris. He had a rehearsal scheduled for the day of our wedding (Friday). He wanted to make it work so badly. He called the other couple, explained our situation, and gracefully asked if they’d be willing to change the time of their rehearsal so he could be at our ceremony. He did NOT have to do that! That was so kind. I have shared that story so many times, and I think it speaks volumes about Cris. He truly cares for his couples and loves his job!

Cris was the only piece of the puzzle we were missing and he was perfect! Cris works with you and makes the ceremony personalized to each couple! My husband and I did not get married in a Catholic Church, but were both raised catholic so by our request he added special prayers and readings to our ceremony. Cris has done hundreds of weddings and his expertise and the advice he provides is priceless!