Starting at $175
I am in the San Antonio area. I travel up to 150 miles to marry you in a location of your choice.
I have several customizable wedding scripts. We will make one that’s perfect for your day.
I can take any type of card or cash whichever you prefer. I don’t take deposits. No payment is taken until after the ceremony.
There is a $50 fee for a rehearsal.
Please check my calendar for availability.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 171 times
Background checked
1 employee
2 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 9:00 pmMon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Wedding
Elopement
Commitment ceremony
Vow renewal
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Jewish
Buddhist
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 responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.
Exceptional 5.0
116 reviews
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Michelle R.
May 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had an excellent experience with Cari Allen. She was professional, compassionate, and made the ceremony feel truly personal and meaningful. Her calm presence and thoughtful words helped create a beautiful atmosphere that everyone appreciated. Communication was clear from start to finish, and she went above and beyond to make the day special. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a caring and reliable officiant. 🤍
Details: Wedding • 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
Annette C.
Feb 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’m very happy I picked Cari she is very Professional at what she does. The vows she read was great. Couldn’t have asked for a better Officiant.
Great person to talk too.
Cari once again thank you very much
Details: Wedding • Catholic • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Orlena G.
Feb 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Cari was absolutely wonderful to work with as our officiant. She was incredibly responsive, always replying quickly and keeping in touch throughout the entire process. She honored all of our wishes while offering gentle, thoughtful recommendations that made the ceremony even more special. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt completely supported and at ease. We’re so grateful she was part of our day and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, professional officiant. Thank you Cari, Ron and Orlena
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Susan D.
Feb 16, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Highly recommend. Wonderful experience. Cari was prompt in responding and helped us pull together a beautiful small ceremony. Her communication made the process worry free, she was beyond professional making everyone comfortable.
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Kylie W.
Mar 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Cari was amazing! Immediately responsive, helpful, and so sweet! She let ua write our own script for our ceremony, answered my MANY questions with grace, and even showed up to our ceremony early and ready to go! She checked in with us several times from first contact to ceremony, and even messaged back the day after to congratulate us again. I’d recommend her to anyone! Especially anyone looking for a small and low-fuss ceremony like ours.
Details: Wedding • 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
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Cari Allen
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fee is $175, I can take cash or card, whichever you prefer. I don’t take deposits, and no payment is taken until after the ceremony
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I ask them what they want, starting with wedding scripts, then finding out about personal preferences.
I ask about the venue, wedding party and time of ceremony
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
With my years of customer service, and being a widowed mom of an autistic child, I’ve learned how to be patient, and make everyone happy
