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About
I make my wedding ceremonies especially the way my clients would like them to be. I add a personal touch to make the ceremony special and unique. I am very creative and a great speaker. I am a retired schoolteacher and I love creative writing and public speaking. I am happy to share wedding ceremony samples and ideas with my clients so they can choose what they want to include in their special and unique wedding ceremony. I really care about the couples wedding ceremony and their marriage. I want everyone to be relaxed and happy on their wedding day. I love sharing the word of God with others. I love making my clients wedding just the way they have always dreamed it would be. I also enjoy officiating baby dedications and baby baptisms. I will also officiate celebration of life ceremonies! I am ordained through the National Association of Christian Ministers . I am not permitted to officiate same sex weddings. I also do not speak Spanish. I would love to be your wedding officiant!
Overview
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12 years in business
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Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Patrick F.
Jun 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We could not ask for a more touching and poignant ceremony experience
Maritsa was quick to respond, and was collaborative in ensuring that both parties had all documentation and registrations previously arranged
We cannot say enough about our PERFECT wedding ceremony
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
Hartlove's Wedding Ceremonies's reply
Thank you so much Patrick! Your wedding ceremony was so special and beautiful! I enjoyed being your wedding officiant. I wish you much love and happiness always.
Wedding Officiant
Connie J.
Jun 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was very responsive, had examples to review and didn't mind we had a few changes. Very sweet, kind and she did a great job of performing our ceremony. "A plus"
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Hartlove's Wedding Ceremonies's reply
Hi Connie, It was a pleasure and an honor being your wedding officiant. Your wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful!
Wedding Officiant
Brittany S.
May 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Maritsa was great! She responded quickly and did the ceremony last minute for us. Great to work with would highly recommend!
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Justin M.
Aug 6, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Maritsa is very experienced and did a great job helping us getting started with ceremony vows that we could tweak to our liking. She was punctual, professional, and super nice. I would recommend her any day.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Hartlove's Wedding Ceremonies's reply
Thank you so much Justin, your beach wedding was so unique and beautiful. It was a pleasure being your wedding officiant! I enjoyed meeting you and Ashley and your sweet children. I wish you all much love and happiness always!
Wedding Officiant
Sarah S.
Jul 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We were so blessed to have Marista as our officiant. From start to finish, she carried such a calm and spiritual energy that grounded the whole ceremony with love. Even with some last-minute changes, she remained incredibly patient and supportive, making sure everything still felt intentional and personal.
Her presence brought such peace, and her words were beautiful and heartfelt. On top of that, her husband captured some amazing photos and helped document such a special moment in time.
As if all that wasn’t enough, Marista even surprised the couple with a beautiful gift—something so thoughtful and touching, it truly meant the world.
If you’re looking for an officiant who leads with love, grace, and authenticity, Marista is the one.
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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Maritsa Hartlove
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard price for writing your marriage ceremony, performing your marriage and turning in your marriage license to the office of Deeds is. $250.
This includes a meeting before the wedding ceremony with the bride and groom to plan the wedding ceremony. There is an additional $100 fee for the wedding rehearsal. A $50 travel fee may be charged if more driving time is over an hour in each direction.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to talk with the new couple so I can get to know the couple and what their wedding ceremony expectations are. I will send wedding ceremonony samples and ideas so the bride and groom can choose what they want to include in their special and unique wedding ceremony. I like to write the ceremony after talking with the couple so they can make sure the ceremony is what they want for their wedding day. The couples wedding ceremony should be the way they have always dreamed it would be! It is a good idea to also have a wedding rehearsal to make sure everyone involved in the ceremony is comfortable. A wedding rehearsal is very important to ensure everything goes smoothly on the wedding day.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Middle Level Education. I have currently completed a wedding planner certificate class. I have officiated many weddings over the last nine years. I have been a schoolteacher for 40 years and I love public speaking and creative writing. I love making each wedding ceremony special and unique just the way the bride and groom would love it to be. Your wedding day will always be a day you will remember.
