Marry Me Mendez

BLESSED! My husband and I wanted to renew our 20th anniversary vows on the beach in Miami and the one aspect we worried about the most was choosing an officiant. After all, the ceremony is THE most important part of a wedding ceremony or vow renewal and having to choose an officiant from several states away isn’t ideal as you can’t meet in person. I stumbled upon Chriselide’s website by chance and the moment I saw her twinkling eyes,I knew I had to look no further. For me, eyes are the window to our souls and her eyes radiated love, affection, compassion, joy and warmth so I knew her soul would be just as beautiful and I was right about that. From the moment we first spoke on the phone - her kind, gentle voice put me at ease immediately - I knew we had found a gem and I knew we were in capable, exceptional hands with Chris. In the time leading up to the vow renewal, she was in touch, reachable and really took the time to learn about our 25 year love story so that the ceremony was not generic, but instead, very personal to us and our journey. We met Chris in person for the first time about 10 minutes before our ceremony and when she took me in her arms for a warm, welcoming embrace, the connection that I felt with her from afar was solidified in that moment. My husband was a little nervous in the hours leading up to the vow ceremony but even he was instantly at ease upon meeting Chris. The setting, the beach, the weather - all of it was beautiful, but the most beautiful part of our ceremony were the words Chris spoke to us. There were laughs, there were tears (and I am NOT a crier but she even moved me to tears) and there were wonderful memories recalled as Chris took us down memory lane our 25 year history of love - speaking of tender moments we had shared throughout the years, retelling our funny stories and reminding us that we overcame some significant challenges in our relationship by relying on our love, faith and commitment to each other and to our family. Chris is a beautiful soul inside and out. It is clear that she values the important things in life - love, commitment, family, faith - and truly finds joy in celebrating those things with the world around her. Not only will you not be disappointed in choosing Chris, you will walk away feeling deeply moved and blessed that you had the privilege to meet her, work with her and be a part of “the essence of Chris”. She truly is a gift from God and although we live thousands of miles apart, she is a part of us that we will always cherish. Thank you Chris - you are one special soul!!

Chris, thank you for creating such a beautiful Christening Celebration for little Clark! It was moving, an expression of happiness and love. We are grateful! Eddie & Marco

What a treat it was to have you officiate our wedding. I first met you at the only bridal expo I went to, and your energy was just so exuberant and loving. You were the first vendor I booked, and ever since we first chatted, we connected. You saw the vision of what we wanted, and communicated so effectively. Not only did you look beautiful that night and speak from the heart, but you also recorded our vows for us, which was a very sweet surprise. I knew I wanted those recorded somehow and although the video guys probably got some of it, just to have them perfectly heard, and close-up is perfection. Thank you so much for an incredible Ceremony and for getting our license so fast! #hitched #weddingvendors #weddingofficiant

Chris was amazing. She made sure we were relaxed and comfortable during our ceremony. She was personable with our vows. She made us feel like family. She incorporated a moment of silence for fathers that are no longer with us. She made everything possible.

Where do I even start?! Chris was helpful from day 1. Always right at my finger tips for any question or concern. She was genuinely concerned with our day being special and unique to us. She is familiar with every tradition and very adaptable to any idea we had! She made our wedding ceremony unforgettable and we are absolutely over the moon with our experience as it exceeded all expectations. Just beautiful all around! Our guests raved about her and yours will too

"We couldn't have asked for a more perfect officiant for our special day! Chris went above and beyond to make our wedding ceremony truly memorable. From the moment we first met and spoke with Chris, we knew we were in good hands. Her warm and calming presence immediately put us at ease during the planning process. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, which resulted in a ceremony that felt personal and heartfelt. On our wedding day, Chris delivered a beautiful and touching ceremony that had both us and our guests teary-eyed with happiness. Her words were eloquent, and her delivery was flawless. Ms. Mendez managed to strike the perfect balance between traditional elements and our unique personalities, making the ceremony feel both meaningful and uniquely "us." We are incredibly grateful for her professionalism, warmth, and expertise. She played an integral role in making our wedding day a dream come true. If you're looking for an officiant who truly cares about creating a memorable and meaningful ceremony, we wholeheartedly recommend Chris Mendez. We love her for making our day so special!"

My hubby and I were in search of the “Right” Officiant. One that we did not know. Long story short, we went to a Bridal Expo and ran into Chris and the connection was warm, and caring. Definitely not pushy! We booked her and the passion and professionalism she put into making sure we were calm and ready made the experience with her magical! The Ceremony was perfect with her there by our sides. She has a gift and I pray those that are looking and read this, please put your mind at ease and know you have ran across this site for a reason! Chris is the right officiant to marry you! Thank you for the before and after work you put into making our day so special and Blessed! May God bless you with desires of your heart! #BestOfficiantEver!

From the time we found Chris’ IG page, everything felt right. We, immediately, scheduled a virtual meeting and we instantly felt reassured that she was the right person to officiate our wedding. She was professional, inviting but most of all she was down to earth like we are. We wanted someone who understood our wants and needs for our ceremony, and Chris delivered beyond our expectations. Even when there was a hiccup with our marriage license due to us, Chris handled the situation with the utmost professionalism and kept us calm and at ease the entire time. We couldn’t have picked a better person to officiate our wedding with such satisfaction. We wholeheartedly recommend Chris for your next wedding and tell her Neek & Nell sent you ;) Check out our wedding videos for yourself: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiybdtIHlY2tVoBatGQUNEEKEHHkcllmb

Chris helped make our wedding ceremony magical and so thoughtful. From step one, working with her was like working with a friend! She has a great sense of humor and will make you feel so comfortable. She prepared beautiful vows for us to recite that meant so much to us and our guests. Our wedding would not have been the same without her!

Chris Mendez was such an amazing and professional wedding officiant. We has a last-minute cancelation of our original officiant, so we were on the hunt for a new one. We are an interracial, bilingual, and multi-religion couple so it wasn't easy finding someone who could perform such a complicated ceremony. Everyone we spoke to kept saying "They've never done anything like this before". But, Chris was comfortable doing everything we asked for (jumping the broom and breaking the glass). She even met with us while we were in town one week before the wedding to get to know us. We found that very endearing and personal since we haven't met any other vendors before. During the bilingual ceremony, she made the crowd feel welcomed and had a sense of humor. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a detailed polished ceremony.

After searching months for an officiant, we found Chris. We knew she was our officiant within 5 minutes of our consultation. She was professional and thorough. She took the time to learn about us and about our wedding. We were able to contact her for advice and recommendations. She was not just our officiant, but also a great consultant throughout the entire wedding process. Our wedding would not be same without her. She curated a unique, memorable ceremony for us. We are forever grateful to her.

It is my pleasure to write this testimonial for Ms. Chriselide Mendez for her fantastic job as our officiant at our 25th wedding Renewal/Anniversary. I was amazed by her professional and business attitude throughout the entire proceeding, and admired her character has to be expected. Chris did a wonderful job and we would have asked for no more or no less. Thank you Chris a job well done.

Chris was an amazing officiant for our wedding! She was kind, professional, helpful, and made the ceremony feel personal for us. She was also very accommodating with the location and style of the ceremony. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Chriselide, We like to think that finding genuine, loving, compassionate, intuitive beings isn't hard. It's natural for us to practice intentionality, makinh sure that we focus on inclusion and accessibility in all the things we do together, both ASA couple and individuals. However, we never expect this of others, knowing that we are all on our own journeys. It is refreshing that across a digital and physical divide of 1000 miles you made what has been an ordeal before you a priceless memory afterwards. Your attention to detail, your selflessness and patience, your humor and wittiness, and your general knowledgeable nature make you INVALUABLE. God only knows where you will go but it will be most definitely to the aid of those who need you most. Plus, your just so cute and honest and gracious and we think some of the guests really feel in love with you too! (Remember when the kept trying to come up at the beach and later on they told us they wanted to talk to you but we're scared, lol). Anywho, the actual review, right? Usefulness: A well of knowledge; Avid researcher so she will look up different things to accommodate (any and all) requests. Even if you decide not to go with her, she provides resources and tips for navigating the narrative process. Prompt and thorough. Follows up and provides encouragement/support without your asking. Affordability: You get what you pay for. She has a package that fits every need to from a simple civil ceremony to a multiple religion ceremony. She customized your ceremony to fit your needs and asks questions to make sure you don't miss anything. Quality: Top tier. She understands and intuits the needs of others so this is what you are actually paying for. She a generously loving person and so this reflects in the services she provides to you! Her website is through and explanatory, she is clear and concise in her communication, and she's a workaholic so she available virtually wherever. Accessibility: She makes suggestions about how to alter or accommodate the special needs of guests, if any. She's also available by text, phone, email, zoom, and in person. Personality: Super sweet and funny. Young at heart, and a giver by nature. She's beautiful, forthcoming, honest, and thoughtful. If you are looking for someone who cares for everyone they meet, she's the one. Style (Customization): She super customized our wedding (if you want one of a kind officiating that isn't cookie cutter, look no more) and accommodated a sand ceremony that incorporated our son, a beach name scrawling with a poetry reading, special declaration/vows script, and did it all on like a days notice. She can do impromptu/short notice ceremonies and since she researchers and creates everything from scratch, your getting GREAT quality work. Location: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Gables (and likely more areas!) Language(s): English, Spanish, Creole Thank you so much for making our day so special. Wouldn't have been the same without you! ❣️

Best decision we’ve made to have Chris as our officiant. She married us on 2/13/22 and until this day our guests cannot stop talking about our wedding. Please please please don’t second guess it she’s the best officiant and you won’t have a boring ceremony and she will personalize your ceremony as if she knew you all of your life. I can’t stress enough that this will be one of the best decisions you will make!!!!

Troy and I want to thank you for all your help and your services for our special day. You were AWESOME and very patient as we got through our rehearsal and the ceremony. You being there was like part of our family and because of that, it was easy to work with you. You are very kind and I will always love and appreciate you. Thank you for EVERYTHING!

Where do I begin... My now husband and I searched near and far for who we felt would be best for fit our special day. We interviewed lots of people lol. We stumbled across Chris via Instagram, I reached out and she responded right away to schedule a consultation. My husband is not the easiest to persuade, but after talking to her, we both agreed that she was THE ONE! Funny thing is, she was the furthest in distance away from us. We decided that whatever the cost would be for travel and lodging, she's our officiant. From booking, to her saying "you may now kiss your bride", Chris showed an unmatched amount of support all the way through. She was very patient with tailoring our wedding just the way we liked it. Most of all, she was always available, just a email or call away. We booked her as our officiant, but she is family. She has a great spirit and that's something you don't let go of. Thank you so much Chris! With much Love, The Murdocks

From the start of the process, all the way to the end, Chris has been very supportive, attentive and here to answer all of our questions. We could not have chosen anyone better than Chris to officiate our wedding. Our ceremony was personalized and it was beautiful thanks to her. Book her!!! She is the sweetest and the best!

Chris officiated our wedding on October 23, 2021 and was absolutely AMAZING. You would have thought she knew us personally. She was very authentic. I had one of our guest say if they were to get married they would want Chris to officiate their wedding and say the same exact thing she said at ours. Chris was absolutely AWESOME from the the first time we spoke to her on the phone. We knew right away that we would want her to officiant our ceremony. One of the best decisions we made. She kept in touch leading up to our ceremony. Even checking to see if we needed her help with anything with it being a destination wedding for us. Chris didn’t leave right after the ceremony. She actually stuck around to help out and celebrate with us. Which we are forever GRATEFUL. If we had to do it all over again we for sure would have Chris. She made our day special. And we cannot thank her enough.

I was blessed to have Chris marry us, she was kind, caring, patient and thoughtful all around in dealing with us and our wedding. Her follow up and making sure to cover all the details was fantastic. She is a MUST hire!!!

Keen, prompt, kind, and extremely patient, are just a few words that I would use to describe Chris. She was the best officiant we could have chose. She made the process easy for us from beginning to end. Always available and willing to give information, even if it had nothing to do with officiating. She really made it an easier process for us and relieved a lot of the wedding stress. A must book.