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***Ask about week day rates*** ****Payment plans available**** ***Emergency Services Available*** ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ ❤❤❤Spring Special❤❤❤ **ASK ABOUT MY WEEKDAY ELOPEMENT PRICING** **Monday thru Thursday** **w/in 20 miles of ******* **Please mention this special when booking** ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ I am Reverend Martha, an ordained non-denominational Minister, serving all races, faiths, and lifestyles since 2010. Over the years, I have developed a compassionate understanding of everyone's individual circumstances and put my 100% into every service and ceremony that I create and officiate. ​ Whether you are looking for a small intimate affair or a larger event, I will work with you to create the Wedding of your dreams. ​ Base Officiating Fee - $300 (depending on location) Which includes one initial meeting (done virtually) to go over your details and initial outline of ceremony, *************************************** as well as the writing, officiating and filing of your marriage license with the local registrar. Secure your date with a $50 deposit. ​ I always work with my couples to the best of my ability to meet your specific needs and try to do my best to accommodate. I offer a military discount so please let me know if you are or have served. ​ HOLIDAYS: THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR SERVICES OFFICIATED ON HOLIDAYS. The MINIMUM fee for a HOLIDAY Wedding is $1450.00. This fee is subject to change based on distance traveled and the length of your service. All fees are set before your wedding day and must be paid in Advance (Holiday weddings only). Holidays include (New Years Day, Easter, St. Patricks Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, Ramadan, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Labor Day, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Years Eve) etc... I am a believer in the spirit of love and commitment regardless of sexual preference. Same sex, & trans gender couples will be treated with the same respect as heterosexuals and I will do all that I am capable of to make your day special.
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Hired 91 times

Serves Matawan, NJ

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1 employee

16 years in business

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Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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2021

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

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Alisha T.

Feb 24, 2025

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Thank you, Martha for making our day so very special! We couldn’t have asked for more! From the moment we spoke, we knew you’d be the perfect person to marry us. You are absolutely lovely and thank you again for everything!

Details: Wedding • Catholic • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Alisha, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such an honor to be part of your special day, and I’m so happy everything felt perfect. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! Rev. Martha
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Amy T.

Dec 10, 2025

I did not where to begin to find an officiant. I lightly looked online and came across Marti. She was not only friendly, outgoing, responsible for being on time and taking out the time to tweak our ceremony to fit our style. She allowed us to make changes and just made the ceremony great. I highly recommend her for anyone who is looking to get married and needs a responsible person to make your day special. She was on time, dressed professionally and guided us through the process ( which we needed - lol ). We felt comfortable and would not change one thing! I HIGHLY recommend Marti! With all of the options on the web, I felt that this was meant to be and we could not happier and like I said I would not change anything. 10 out of 10! Amy and Matt Tiso.
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Amy & Matt, Your review truly touched my heart. From the moment we connected, I felt an instant warmth from both of you, and I’m so grateful you chose me to be part of such an important moment in your lives. I loved working with you—your openness, your sense of humor, and your excitement made the entire process such a joy. Seeing everything come together so naturally is something I’ll always remember. Thank you for trusting me to guide you, personalize your ceremony, and help create a moment that felt genuinely “you.” Hearing that you wouldn’t change a thing means more to me than you know. Wishing you and your family all the love your hearts can hold. Love and Hugs, Rev. Martha
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Rachel C.

Nov 13, 2025

We couldn’t have been happier with Martha as our wedding officiant. She was incredibly kind, warm, and genuinely such a nice person to work with throughout the entire process. From the first message, she was prompt with every reply and made everything feel easy and stress-free. She took the time to learn exactly what we wanted and tailored our ceremony perfectly to us. It felt personal, thoughtful, and so authentic to our relationship. She checked in with us consistently—before the wedding, after the wedding, and at every step in between—always keeping us updated and making sure we felt supported and prepared. On the wedding day, she delivered the ceremony beautifully. Her presence was calming, her words were heartfelt, and she brought such a special energy to the moment. We received so many compliments from our guests about how meaningful and well-spoken the ceremony was. We truly can’t recommend Martha enough. If you want someone who is professional, thoughtful, incredibly kind, and genuinely invested in making your day perfect, she is the one. Highly, highly recommend!
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Rachel and Jauxnas, Thank you both, for such a beautiful review. Even though we were miles apart, meeting over Zoom and staying in touch through texts and emails never once made me feel distant from you. I truly felt connected to your story, your love, and the vision you had for your ceremony. Every message, every conversation, and every moment we spent planning together reminded me how special your bond is. It meant so much to me that you trusted me—without having met in person—to help shape one of the most important moments of your lives. I cherished getting to know what mattered most to you and making sure your ceremony reflected that love honestly and wholeheartedly. When your wedding day arrived, I felt so honored to stand with you both. Seeing your ceremony come to life, knowing all the heart that went into it, was incredibly moving. Hearing that it touched your guests and felt meaningful to you truly fills me with gratitude. Thank you again for your kindness, your trust, and your beautiful words. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I’m wishing you both a lifetime of love, joy, and moments that feel just as genuine and heartfelt as the day you said “I do.” With much love and congratulations, Rev. Martha
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Natalie R.

Jun 21, 2025

Mrs.Martha really made my day special she had a very special way of writing our vows as she asked me about our life relationship and love for one another-she was on top of everything she couldn’t have been more perfect. If I had to choose I would choose her every time we all appreciated the patience her warm spirit and most of all the way she handled the whole ceremony from start to finish. Blessed to have had her be apart of our special day. Thank you so much ❤️
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Natalie, Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It truly warms my heart to know that your ceremony felt special and meaningful to you. From the moment we began talking, I could feel the love and devotion you share, and it was an honor to help bring that into your vows and your ceremony. Listening to your story, learning about your relationship, and putting those feelings into words was something I genuinely cherish. Your kindness, and openness made the entire process such a joy for me. Being trusted with such an important moment in your lives is something I never take lightly. Seeing your ceremony come together from start to finish was incredibly special, and I’m so grateful that I was able to be part of it. Thank you for allowing me to share in your joy and for making me feel so welcomed and appreciated. Hugs to you both, Rev. Martha
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Lauren M.

May 23, 2025

We feel so lucky to have had Martha as our wedding officiant. From the moment we connected with her, she made us feel heard, supported, and truly excited for our ceremony. Martha took the time to get to know us as a couple and created a ceremony that was deeply personal, meaningful, and full of love. On our wedding day, Martha was calm, kind, and professional—exactly the presence we needed. She delivered our ceremony with such heart and sincerity that many of our guests told us afterward how beautiful and moving it was. Her words captured our relationship perfectly, and we’ll never forget the way she made us—and everyone there—feel. If you're looking for someone who is thoughtful, organized, and genuinely passionate about creating a special experience, we cannot recommend Martha enough. She made our day unforgettable.
Beautiful Beginnings's reply
Hi Lauren, Thank you so very much for your heartfelt review. It means the world to me knowing that I was able to capture the essence of your relationship; put it into words and share your amazong love your family, and friends on your special day. I wish you and Carlo a lifetime of continued love, and happiness. 💛🧡
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