Rosalie Mortillaro - Wedding Officiant

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I have more than 15 years of experience as a wedding officiant. I have officiated at a variety of weddings, from lavish, formal affairs with 200 guests to small, intimate gatherings in a French quarter courtyard. I've officiated an "April Fools Day" wedding where all of the guests donned flamboyant costumes as well as a solemn ceremony conducted at the foot of a hospital bed. The ceremony can be custom tailored to your specifications. I have experience with a variety of cultural and religious customs. My father, Judge Steve J. Mortillaro, was the justice of the peace in Metairie for 25 years, and I learned at his knee. I received "Best of 2015" and "Best of 2016" awards from Thumbtack based on customer feedback for my wedding officiant services, and was named as a "Top Pro" in 2017. I enjoy working with the couples, getting to know their "story" and customizing the ceremony to their desires. Please note that additional fees may apply in some cases, based on the event location or additional services needed. A final quote will be given after all of the details of the event are known. It is my honor and pleasure to be a part of your special day. Thank you for your consideration!

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Hired 67 times

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21 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMonClosed

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Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

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Christian

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Buddhist

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Brooke E.

Oct 11, 2017

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The absolute best. Rosalie was incredible throughout the entire process. From suggested readings to vows, to follow through. She was the best. Let it be noted that our wedding happened during a HURRICANE and she moved the time up and drove into a storm for us, FIVE hours early. She is amazing. For sure, this is the officiant you go with, hands down.

Rosalie Mortillaro - Wedding Officiant's reply

Thank you so much, Brooke, for such a nice review! It was truly my pleasure working with you, and hope that your wedding was everything you wanted, in spite of the re-arranging that had to be done! It really was no trouble at all, on my end. Best wishes to you and Michael!!

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Tori H.

Apr 3, 2016

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Rosalie was exactly who we were looking for to officiate our wedding. She met with us beforehand and stayed in touch via email up until our wedding day. She wrote and revised the script for our ceremony to be specific to our lives and relationship. If we ever decide to renew our vows in the future, I'll absolutely be calling on Rosalie again. She was such a delight to work with!

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Julie M.

Jan 5, 2016

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Judith E.

Nov 4, 2015

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Absolutely wonderful experience! My now husband and I searched high and low for an officiant. We were overwhelmed with options and sites galore. We stumbled on Thumbtack and were blessed to have been found by Rosalie when we posted our event. Rosalie was perfect. She spoke with us in advance, got to know us and we talked about what we envisioned for our ceremony. She shared the script she planned with us shortly after and gave us the option to approve or edit - we didn't change a single thing. In fact, we're getting it printed, designed, and framed with our photo. On the day of our wedding we met up in advance, talked (I was fretting about my hair), and she was comforting, kind and just like a friend. It was beautiful, moving and more than we expected. Thank you, Rosalie! We're so happy and grateful to have had you to marry us. XoOXo

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Ashley F.

Feb 15, 2016

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The base price is $160 and includes an introductory phone call, customizing your script, two revisions, officiating the ceremony, and processing the marriage license paperwork. Extra fees apply as follows: • $40 Premium fee for weddings at 7:00 p.m. or later. • $25 Premium fee for French Quarter/CBD, and areas outside of Jefferson or Orleans parishes. • $75 to attend rehearsal (plus premium fee if in French Quarter, CBD, or outside Jefferson or Orleans parishes. • Extra fees will apply in the French Quarter during Carnival season or during special events. Please contact me so we can discuss what is needed, and then I will provide a final quote.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to have a 20-30 minute phone call with the couple to find out what they are envisioning for their ceremony. Then I customize their script based on their requests, and submit to them a few days later for review. I will email an invoice to pay online with a credit card, and payment is due 2 weeks before the ceremony. After the ceremony, I process the paperwork and return it to the marriage license office.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
My father, Judge Steve J. Mortillaro, was the Justice of the Peace in Metairie for 25 years, and I learned at his knee.