Married by AE

Bilingual Officiant

The Greater Houston Area & Beyond

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5.0

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Our wedding was October 4th, 2024. My review is late but I think about my wedding day, and Abner officiating it ALL THE TIME. we loved being able to have a bilingual officiant, my portions were said in English and my husbands were said in Spanish (we both speak Spanish but I knew I’d be too emotional to properly pronounce the words😂) he effortlessly included the arras coin ritual, and the lasso ritual, without missing a beat. He was incredibly kind to speak to and you could feel his passion for joining couples in marriage as he spoke. I have recommended him to many engaged couples since 2024, he is truly the best of the best.

Elizabeth G.

5.0

Abner is the absolute best! I was having a difficult time finding an officiant that didn't just feel like they were preforming another wedding like a business transaction, if that makes sense. I talked to a few and it wasn't until I found Married by AE that it felt like they were actually there for us. Abner was so nice with working with us and helping us make our ceremony bilingual. Now my Spanish is not the best and I get nervous speaking in front of people, but he was so kind in helping me when I stumbled on my words. lol I am so thankful that we found Abner, because he really did an amazing job officiating our wedding, he made it so beautiful, and fun! I loved that he even added bits of our story in how my husband & I met in it. Our guests absolutely loved him! Thank you so much Abner!

Samantha T.

5.0

Abner España

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HOUSTON’S BILINGUAL OFFICIANT Abner España, owner and lead officiant of Married by AE, offers luxury, bilingual wedding officiant services in Houston and beyond. Abner España, oficiante principal de Married by AE, ofrece servicios de oficiante de bodas de lujo y bilingües en Houston y más allá. With over 400 weddings performed, we focus on creating personalized ceremonies that reflect your unique love story and values. Con más de 400 bodas realizadas, nos enfocamos en crear ceremonias personalizadas que reflejen tu historia de amor única y tus valores. FOR QUICKER REPLIES - PLEASE VISIT AND FILL OUT AN INQUIRY FORM ON OUR MAIN SITE. PARA UNA RESPUESTA MÁS RÁPIDA, POR FAVOR VISITA Y COMPLETA UN FORMULARIO DE CONSULTA EN NUESTRO SITIO PRINCIPAL. PRICING/PRECIOS: Services range from $100-$650. Please see our website for more details. Nuestros servicios varían entre $150 y $650. Por favor, visita nuestro sitio web para más detalles. Married by AE is a wedding officiant in Katy, TX.

Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business

3+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Planning

Se Habla Español

Religious Affiliations

Christian

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

Awards and Affiliations

2025 'Best of Weddings'

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Abner España

Owner

Abner España is the owner and lead officiant of Married by AE, a premier bilingual wedding officiant service offering luxury and professionalism to couples in the Houston area—and beyond, wherever your love story takes us. At Married by AE, we are passionate about helping couples craft a ceremony that authentically reflects their unique love story. With over 400 weddings performed, we pride ourselves on a couple-first approach, ensuring that your ceremony is a true reflection of your values, beliefs, and personal style. Our team specializes in delivering a warm, engaging, and memorable presence at the altar. We believe every couple deserves a ceremony that leaves their guests saying, "Wow, that was the best wedding ceremony I've ever experienced!" Let us help make your big day as unforgettable as your love.

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Reviewers praised the officiant for delivering beautiful, personalized bilingual (English/Spanish) ceremonies that often included cultural rituals. He was described as professional, punctual, flexible, and calming, helping nervous speakers and adapting to last-minute changes. Couples and guests loved the heartfelt delivery and many strongly recommend him.

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Elizabeth G

Our wedding was October 4th, 2024. My review is late but I think about my wedding day, and Abner officiating it ALL THE TIME. we loved being able to have a bilingual officiant, my ...

portions were said in English and my husbands were said in Spanish (we both speak Spanish but I knew I’d be too emotional to properly pronounce the words😂) he effortlessly included the arras coin ritual, and the lasso ritual, without missing a beat. He was incredibly kind to speak to and you could feel his passion for joining couples in marriage as he spoke. I have recommended him to many engaged couples since 2024, he is truly the best of the best.

Samantha T

Abner is the absolute best! I was having a difficult time finding an officiant that didn't just feel like they were preforming another wedding like a business transaction, if that ...

makes sense. I talked to a few and it wasn't until I found Married by AE that it felt like they were actually there for us. Abner was so nice with working with us and helping us make our ceremony bilingual. Now my Spanish is not the best and I get nervous speaking in front of people, but he was so kind in helping me when I stumbled on my words. lol I am so thankful that we found Abner, because he really did an amazing job officiating our wedding, he made it so beautiful, and fun! I loved that he even added bits of our story in how my husband & I met in it. Our guests absolutely loved him! Thank you so much Abner!

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Monica C

So grateful we booked Abner for our intimate elopement. After our conversation about the big day, I felt so at ease that everything would work out. He made sure I felt heard and un...

derstood. He was also very flexible and willing to travel even after changing locations the night before. Needless to say the whole process felt so easy and uncomplicated. Absolutely no stress, nothing but joy. Praise God and thank you Abner.

Brian T

We are so incredibly grateful for Nery and the beautiful ceremony he created for us. From the very beginning, he made us feel comfortable, supported, and truly understood. Having a...

bilingual ceremony in both English and Spanish meant the world to us, and he delivered it with so much warmth, care, and intention. Nery made sure everyone felt included, understood, and emotionally connected to the moment. The way he flowed between both languages was seamless and deeply meaningful, especially for our families. Standing there and seeing our loved ones fully present and engaged was something we will never forget. So many of our guests told us afterward how touched they were by the ceremony. He helped make our wedding day unforgettable, and we will always be thankful for the love, respect, and calm presence he brought to one of the most important moments of our lives. We couldn’t recommend him more.

Jennifer A

We had the pleasure of having Nery as our wedding officiant, and he was absolutely amazing! He nailed everything we discussed and was incredibly punctual. Nery is very friendly and...

has such a good soul. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. 10/10 recommend! Thank you, Nery, for making our day so special.

Ana E

Amazing experience Abner took care of ever for us! He really worked with us and gave me such a great piece of mind. He listened to us and was able to do a bilingual ceremony so w...

e were able to have it in English and Spanish! There’s no worry with him. I would 1000% recommend him for all ceremonies!

Erin E

Choosing Married by AE was one of the best wedding decisions we made. Abner was extremely patient with us in the first consultation, talking through different options until we got...

a better idea of what kind of ceremony we wanted. From start to finish, he was helpful and reliable. On the day of your wedding, he is flexible and quick to adapt to change. During the ceremony, my veil fell off mid-kiss and ruined the picture, but Abner was able to salvage the situation and got us to redo the kiss & photo in such a flawless way that the crowd didn't even notice! We had a bilingual ceremony; Abner does a good job in keeping both sides engaged. It was greatly loved by both my English and Spanish speaking family! To this day, we get so many compliments on how lovely the ceremony was, and how genuine it felt. We even had guests asking us for his booking info the next day! We couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us. We will continue to recommend him to everyone we know!

Vanessa D

I just wanted to take a moment to share how incredibly fortunate we were to have Abner as our officiant. From the very beginning to the end of our special day, Abner made our weddi...

ng so memorable and unique. We honestly couldn't have asked for anyone better. He took the time to ask about our love story, putting it together beautifully to share with everyone during the ceremony. His personal touch added an extra layer of warmth and meaning, making our wedding truly one-of-a-kind. If you or anyone you know is looking for an officiant, I can't recommend Abner enough. Thank you, Abner, for making our wedding day so perfect!

Mitchelle C

Tuvimos una experiencia increíble con el pastor Abner. La comunicación fue fluida durante todo el proceso de planificación y nos hizo sentir completamente cómodos en todo momento. ...

Fue más allá de lo esperado para asegurarse de que nuestra ceremonia fuera bilingüe, lo cual era muy importante para nosotros. Además, incorporó un hermoso momento de adoración en medio de la ceremonia, lo que añadió un toque muy especial. Su habilidad para conectar con todos y hacer la ceremonia personal e inclusiva realmente hizo que nuestro día fuera único. ¡Lo recomendamos muchísimo!

Jasmin C

Married by AE did my whole ceremony. Everything was perfect. I got so many compliments by how well our efficient Manny was the way he spoke in such a poise and strong manner. He ev...

en did a beautiful prayer all in Spanish. It was very important for us to do a Spanish ceremony because of our family members. I can’t explain how wonderful he spoke and prayed over us for the ceremony. Everything was so thought out and perfectly explained. Manny was early and very detailed from the get-go about how I wanted the ceremony to go. He waited till after the ceremony to take a photo with us. It was just perfect. I definitely recommend them if you are looking for a efficient for your wedding.

Daniela G

Abner was incredible! Having a bilingual ceremony was very important to us, and his delivery was amazing. Abner was quick to respond, and was very flexible with any changes. Having...

Abner marry us was truly a blessing!

Ethan S

Abner was great! He was timely, professional and he prepared a phenomenal speech for our ceremony.

Natalie R

If you’re looking for a bilingual officiant then Abner is who you need. My wife and I made it a priority to have a bilingual officiant and after the wedding we kept getting complim...

ents about our officiant/ceremony. From how smooth the transitions were from English to Spanish and the messages he read throughout the ceremony. I can’t begin to thank him enough for the amazing job he did.

Travis H

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our wedding! From the very beginning, he was professional, organized, and an absolute pleasure to work with. He took the time to g...

et to know us personally, which made our ceremony feel intimate and heartfelt. His delivery was flawless—he spoke with such warmth and sincerity that every guest was captivated. His ability to strike the perfect balance between formal and personal made the ceremony truly memorable. We are so grateful for the care and thoughtfulness he put into every detail. If you’re looking for someone who will make your special day even more meaningful, look no further. Highly recommend!

Elda M

Always in communication, always on time! (He has done two weddings for our family)

Judith G

Abner and his team were amazing! They communicated with us prior to wedding day and also the day of, right before starting the ceremony, to confirm the details we had discussed. Ne...

ry officiated our wedding this past weekend (12-14-24) and it was amazing. He was so nice and professional and our guests loved the ceremony. Thank you so much Nery!!!!

Jennifer R

Nery officiated our bilingual ceremony on 10.12.24. He was incredible at speaking both English and Spanish and making everyone feel included. The day of our wedding he arrived on t...

ime and did a quick run through of the ceremony with us. He was detailed and attentive to our request. Thank you so much! - Mr. & Mrs. Vesmirovsky

Zugeiry I

My wedding day was nothing short of amazing but the greatness of it kicked off with our officiant. Abner was amazing! We asked him to do the ceremony bilingual and he did so good! ...

Many of our guests complimented his excellent service! From the moment I reached out to him, to the day of my wedding day, Abner made the process so easy and worry free. During the planning process, he asked all the right questions, addressed things I hadnt even thought about and really got to know my husband and I as a couple to make our ceremony that much more unique. You will not go wrong booking with Married by AE for your special day! 😊

Wendy D

Abner was amazing. He was everything we asked for. He was kind, sweet, and funny. He reassured us through the process and explained every detail on what we needed to do before the ...

big day. He made our ceremony special by being able to share this moment with everyone by being bilingual. He is worth every penny. If you have wedding that requires both Spanish and English he is the way to go. It definitely surprised my family and made them love the ceremony more.

Emanuel S

Abner, our wedding officiant, was truly incredible. Not only did he arrive earlywith assembling the final touches on the decorations, but he also delivered a heartfelt and captivat...

ing speech that resonated deeply with my wife and me. We were so grateful for his meaningful presence on our to lend a hand special day.

Armando F

Abner was very professional, warming highly would recommend him to anyone, you will not regret!

Alejandra L

He was on time, and very kind and very patience with us. Love him!

Heyni s

I apologize for the long-overdue review, but I couldn't let more time pass without expressing my heartfelt thanks to our wedding officiant. From the very start, he was incredibly a...

ttentive and kind, making sure every detail of our ceremony was perfect. His warmth and sincerity brought so much comfort to us, and he created a beautiful, personalized ceremony that truly captured our love story. His words were heartfelt, and his presence added a special touch to our day. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful officiant. Thank you for making our wedding day so magical and memorable. We are forever grateful!

Stephanie C

Estamos tan felices que encontramos a Married by AE para oficiar nuestra ceremonia de boda. Tomó el tiempo en escuchar nuestra historia de amor y escribió una ceremonia única a nos...

otros. Mis papás estaban también llenos de orgullo y felicidad escuchando las palabras de AE. Si buscas alguien que puede dar una ceremonia bonita y en español, debes de contratar AE. Gracias por hacer nuestro día súper especial!

Peyton L

Abner was absolutely amazing!! Having Abner, who is a bilingual officiant, for the wedding brought a lot more value to an already valuable day. He was very punctual, professional, ...

and guided my wife and I through the entire process. He also communicated to us before the wedding so if we had any questions he would answer very quickly. I highly recommend Abner, he’s a very well spoken and professional man!!

Deiondre F

Very professional A warm presents he’ll answer all your questions and ease your mind with any doubt you have 1000/1000 highly recommended

Sabrina O

He was absolutely great! Our wedding day was the first time meeting with him and seeing him in person and he did not fall short on anything. He made us feel very comfortable and pr...

ovided the perfect words. We got many compliments on how beautifully he presented our wedding ceremony. He dressed very professional and looked very happy to be apart of our day. I will recommend him to all my family and friends who are getting married!! I actually have my husband’s father and step mom interested in using him as well!! Thankyou Abner, for all you did on our day!

Anthony A

Abner and team are true professionals when it comes to wedding officiating. This wouldn't have happened without a leader like Abner. Nery was very helpful and brought so much joy t...

o our wedding. Even though it was a short time that Nery was in our presence, it was a very heartwarming message and a smooth fluid beautiful ceremony. I thank you and your team for everything.

Isabel G

GOD is amazing, my wedding was beautiful. Abner was on time and I thank him for that!

Sandra F

Abner is great! The bilingual wedding ceremony was a delight. The seamless blend of English and Spanish, coupled with cultural traditions, created a uniquely beautiful celebration ...

of love that will forever be a cherished memory. We are so greatful that he was the one to officiate our wedding. Thank you!!

Paul B

Abner was amazing from beginning to end. He made our special day so much more special. He made my wife and I so comfortable and it was like we were with family as he spoke and lif...

ted the ceremony with his character. Thank you so much for making our moment more than anything we imagined ❤️

Rachel P

I couldn’t have found a better Officiant for our wedding. Abner has a 10+ in my books. He was caring and tentive to details. All our family, guest, husband and myself were left wit...

h such a beautiful ceremony for sure to remember.

Rayne A

Abner was wonderful! We kept our ceremony short and sweet and he definitely made it a great one! He took his time on a phone call with me to learn all about me and my husband. We ...

were sent an original script and we wanted a few changes for it to reflect us as a couple and Abner immediately re-wrote one that was perfect for us! My husband and I definitely recommend people go to him if they are in need of an officiant!

Georgina C

Abner made our wedding ceremony absolutely perfect. He was so prompt in responding to our emails/messages. We are truly blessed to have found him, as we wanted a Christian ceremony...

, and he exceeded our expectations. We have no regrets at all and recommend him to everyone! We had lots of compliments from our friends and family. Many thanks Abner!!!

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