Mariela: The Wedding Officiant With A Heart

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Wedding officiant needed at rehearsal?

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Responds in about 25 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 125 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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Cindy D.

4 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Elopement • Catholic • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

Scott K.

1 month ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Wedding Officiant

Tianyu W.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

We are so grateful to have had Mariela as our officiant. From our very first conversation to our wedding day, the entire process was smooth, thoughtful, and completely stress-free. The ceremony she created felt deeply personal, and the poem reading was incredibly touching. She guided us through every step with patience and clarity, making sure we felt prepared and confident. On our wedding day, everything was beautifully organized. Mariela’s experience, professionalism, and cheerful energy immediately put us at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment of the ceremony. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Thank you again, Mariela, for making our ceremony so meaningful and unforgettable. We can’t thank you enough!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 21 - 50 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

Joy N.

Jun 8, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

“Thank you for officiating our wedding and helping create a ceremony we will cherish forever. We are so grateful for your presence and support on our special day.”

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

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James And Veronica A.

May 21, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • Christian • 151 - 200 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

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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!