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About
Hello and congratulations!!!
We are a team of non-denominational ordained ministers in New Jersey. Couples choose us because we make their wedding day personal, stress-free, and filled with heart.
We are all about Love and Connection.
As wedding officiants, we don’t just read words. We take the time to get to know your love story and create a ceremony that feels like you. And as a dog chaperone, we give you peace of mind knowing your dog is cared for and included in your big day without you or your guests having to worry.
It’s like two stop shopping for a vendor because our team loves doing each service equally.
Having performed over 425 wedding ceremonies since we started, we pride ourselves on professionalism with warmth, so you can relax and truly be present in the moment. We strive on making your ceremony and your memories will be unique, meaningful, and unforgettable you and your guests.
Overview
Hired 63 times
Background checked
4 employees
10 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 9:00 pmMon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Wedding
Elopement
Commitment ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Mychala B.
Oct 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The overall experience with Maria was amazing. She made sure that everything was ready for the ceremony and let us know everything that needed to be done not just for the wedding ceremony, but also when applying for the marriage certificate at the Office of Vital Statistics. Working with Maria is the best way to ensure that everything is completed exactly how you want and where you want.
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
Trang D.
Sep 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rev Maria and Rev Mike were great! I would recommend them to anyone looking to find an officiant for their wedding! They were very responsive and made sure I got the vow ceremony I wanted. Thank you for helping us on our special day!
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Paola V.
Sep 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rev Mike and Marie were responsive and very professional. They held a beautiful ceremony for us and we are glad we got to share our special day with them. 10/10 recommend.
Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Heather P.
Jul 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are so incredibly grateful to Maria for making our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable. From the very first conversation, she took the time to understand who we are as a couple and what was important to us. She blended personal touches with tradition so beautifully, and created a ceremony that felt intimate, meaningful, and completely “us.”
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how heartfelt and genuine the ceremony was — full of love, laughter, and just the right amount of tears. She spoke with such warmth, grace, and presence, and made everyone feel part of something special.
If you’re looking for someone who is not only professional and prepared but also deeply kind and thoughtful, we couldn’t recommend Maria more highly. Thank you for being such a special part of our day — we’ll never forget it.
Details: Elopement • Jewish • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Cindy R.
Jun 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rev Maria was absolutely wonderful!! She was responsive to my initial inquiry at 10pm on a Saturday night and at any time of the day or night for any questions or concerns. She gave us insight on different vows we can add to make our ceremony absolutely us!! Rev Maria put me totally at ease so I can focus on all the other wedding details. We highly recommend Rev Maria!
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding!
Cindy and Sonny Mao
Details: Wedding • Christian • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
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Maria Festa
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We like to keep things simple, so we offer one complete package that includes everything you need for a beautiful, personalized ceremony.
We also proudly offer discounts to military, police, EMS, and firefighters as a thank you for the work they do.
With our package, you will have unlimited meetings, calls, texts, and emails whatever it takes to make sure your ceremony feels just right. You’ll also receive a printed copy of your custom-written ceremony along with a personalized marriage certificate that’s perfect for framing or adding to a scrapbook if you’d like.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I love to get to know my couples as it makes it fun and easier to put together the ceremony of their dreams. Getting to know them either by *****, ***** or getting together in person adds a very personal touch to this process in the planning of their wedding. We go over the marriage certificate and how to obtain it then what to do afterwards.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
