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Joyful Weddings by Mary

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I became a wedding officiant because I genuinely love being part of one of the happiest days in a couple’s life. There’s just something really special to me about witnessing love and being there with you as you bring your ceremony to life in a way that feels meaningful, personal, and truly you. I’ve now had the honor of officiating over 25 weddings. Every couple has been different, and that’s honestly what I love most about this work. I believe your ceremony should reflect who you are and what you imagine for your wedding day, not just follow a standard script. I also have experience as a wedding MC, which helps me understand how the ceremony fits into the overall flow of your day. At the end of the day, I hope that this whole process feels easy, heartfelt, and joyful for you both. Whether it's an intimate wedding or a grand affair, religious, non-religious, cultural, or just quirky and fun, I enjoy bringing your hopes to reality. A few things to keep in mind as you consider reaching out, as I am charged for each initial message. 1. The cost for the ceremony is based on your specific desires as each ceremony is uniquely designed for you 2. I officiate ceremonies in English only 3. I do not provide witnesses 4. I am only licensed to officiate in Minnesota and some parts of Wisconsin Thank you for your consideration. I would be honored to help curate a ceremony that truly reflects you.
Overview

Hired 12 times

Serves Minneapolis, MN

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1 employee

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun3:00 pm - 9:00 pmMon4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Christian

Catholic

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Muslim

Need help writing vows?

I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Briana P.

Jun 17, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Mary was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding officiant. Not only was she very professional, but she also went above and beyond to ensure our ceremony was seamless. She added the perfect level of energy and charisma. Our guests were so impressed by the ceremony and said it felt like she had known us for years. Thank you, Mary! We really appreciate everything you’ve done!

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

Joyful Weddings by Mary's reply
Thank you for the lovely review Briana. It was a pleasure and a delight to officiate your wedding.
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Pri D.

Jun 21, 2025

Mary was a great officiant, she took the time to learn about me and my husband and check in on me with frequent texts. She is very patient and calm, I have all great things to say about her I highly recommend to book her for your wedding she will not disappoint
Joyful Weddings by Mary's reply
Thank you so much for the lovely review Pri. It was a joy to officiate your wedding.
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Alyssa J.

Apr 5, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Mary was amazing! We needed an officiant last minute, and Mary was more than glad to help us! She worked with us to create a beautiful ceremony that still felt authentic even with the little time we knew each other. She was caring about our time and really made sure we got wanted. She even gave us a gift! Mary was a phenomenal officiant! Highly recommended.

Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Joyful Weddings by Mary's reply
It was an honor to officiate your wedding Alyssa. Thank you for the opportunity and wishing you and your husband a beautiful marriage.
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Michelle B.

Aug 29, 2025

Mary was wonderful. She told our story from the beginning. She was very engaging and she captivated the whole audience. I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. My whole family just raved about her!!! And she looked amazing! I wish I had something else to hire her for… lol, but seriously. You could not go wrong hiring Mary. She is simply AMAZING!!!
Joyful Weddings by Mary's reply
Thank you so much Michelle. It was a delight to officiate your wedding.
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Tiffany H.

Nov 4, 2024

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Great job, Straight to the point. Very engaging had a very small wedding Mrs. Mary it in perfectly THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Joyful Weddings by Mary's reply
Your wedding was so much fun to officiate. There was joy, laughter, and most importantly there was love. I feel honored to have been part of your special day.
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