Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart

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$300

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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Responds in about 7 min

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About

Are you looking for a wedding officiant who will create a ceremony that is as unique and special as your love story? Look no further! I am a licensed wedding officiant with over 8 years of theatre and public speaking experience in crafting ceremonies that are both meaningful and memorable. I offer a variety of services, including: I offer all types of wedding ceremonies: • same sex • bilingual (eng/span) • bicultural • interfaith • non-denominational • secular **I also offer support and coaching for a friend or family member who wants to officiate your wedding ceremony. No matter what type of ceremony you envision, I am here to help you make it a reality. I am passionate about helping couples create a wedding day that they will cherish for a lifetime! **I have a video of me officiating a bilingual wedding ceremony in my gallery for you to view my officiating style!**

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Current Top Pro

Hired 117 times

Serves Weehawken, NJ

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1 employee

11 years in business

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2025

2024

Services offered

Type of ceremony

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Christian

Catholic

Jewish

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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Banita W.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mariela as our wedding officiant, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience! From the very beginning, she was incredibly professional, responsive, and thorough. She took the time to clearly walk us through every step of the process, answered all of our questions with patience, and made what could have felt overwhelming feel completely seamless and stress-free. On the day of our ceremony, Mariela brought such a calm, warm, and reassuring presence. She guided us through everything so effortlessly, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy the moment without worrying about any of the logistics. Her attention to detail and organization really stood out, and it made a huge difference in how smoothly everything flowed. What we appreciated most was her flexibility and genuine care — she truly goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done right and that you feel confident every step of the way. If you’re looking for an officiant who is reliable, kind, and exceptionally easy to work with, Mariela is the one! We’re so grateful she was part of such an important moment in our lives!

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

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

It was such a profound honor to stand beside you as you began your journey together, and I remain so grateful to have shared in the magic of your day. I wish you both a lifetime filled with endless love, laughter, and beautiful memories.

Wedding Officiant

Mark L.

Feb 19, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mariela did an amazing job officiating our wedding; making a small, intimate event with family on short notice feel truly special!

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

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

It was such a joy to be part of your day! Thank you so much for the kind words; I’m thrilled that I was able to make your intimate ceremony feel as special and significant as it deserved to be. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

Wedding Officiant

Angela L.

Jun 27, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mariela was an incredible officiant, and we're so happy we found her. From the beginning, she was incredibly professional and responsive. She made sure to run through the ceremony details with us before our wedding day so that we'd be comfortable, and crafted a wonderful speech based on the love story that we gave her. So many guests told us how incredibly impressed and touched they were with her speech and delivery. Thank you so much for making our special day even better! :)

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of my wedding officiant services! It truly means a lot to me to read your kind words and know that I was able to contribute positively to your special day. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I'm so grateful for your support. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

Wedding Officiant

Maryam K.

Mar 25, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

Wedding Officiant

Nicole r.

Jan 18, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Spanish • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart's reply

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Mariela Hill

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My price varies depending on how large your wedding is: License signing $300 Elopements $350 2-10 guests $400 11-50 guests $450 50-100 guests $500 100+ guests $550
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
As an experienced Wedding Officiant, I specialize in creating bespoke wedding ceremonies that perfectly reflect your unique love story. My process ensures a deeply personalized ceremony every time: we start with an initial inquiry call, you complete a detailed couple's survey, and we finalize the plan with a follow-up meeting to cover all the exact ceremony details. Let me craft the perfect wedding script for your personalized wedding vows and special day.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a trained actor of 28 years, as well as an early childhood educator. I use the skills I've learned from acting (enunciation, projecting my voice, pausing for dramatic effect- eye contact with your guests), and teaching to perform the perfect ceremony for my couples!