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On WeddingWire since 2022

Authentic Awakenings is a wedding officiant based in Houston, Texas. They specialize in creating one-of-a-kind ceremonies that reflect your unique relationship, resulting in an experience you and your guests will never forget.

Our officiant Lily is able to provide Spanish / bi-lingual services!

Services Offered

Authentic Awakenings will get to know your personality and love story before the wedding so that they can create a beautiful custom ceremony. They can coordinate with your wedding planner and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly on your wedding day. In addition to officiating, they offer pre-marital counseling or one-on-one counseling services and can provide private yoga, guided meditations, and sound bath healing sessions to get you in a great headspace before your big day.

  • Wedding officiating
  • Pre-marital coaching
  • One-on-one coaching
  • Custom spiritual ceremonies
  • LGBTQIA+ affirmative
  • Bi-lingual services (English and Spanish)

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$444

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$175

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$75

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling
Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Buddhist
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

TX

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish
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Reviews of Authentic Awakenings

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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23 reviews
100% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Alex receives glowing reviews for officiating weddings, with couples praising his exceptional communication, reliability, and ability to personalize ceremonies to reflect their unique love stories. He is described as professional, accommodating, and supportive, with a keen attention to detail that results in meaningful and memorable ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his punctuality, flexibility, and friendly demeanor, making him highly recommended for couples seeking a personalized and special wedding officiant experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Alex receives glowing reviews for officiating weddings, with couples praising his exceptional communication, reliability, and ability to personalize ceremonies to reflect their unique love stories. He is described as professional, accommodating, and supportive, with a keen attention to detail that results in meaningful and memorable ceremonies. Reviewers appreciate his punctuality, flexibility, and friendly demeanor, making him highly recommended for couples seeking a personalized and special wedding officiant experience.

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Christopher S. Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic job

Alex was amazing. Everything we could have asked for throughout the whole process. Great communication, great attitude, and very reliable. Would absolutely recommend.
Brittnie
Brittnie S. Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!

Alex is absolutely amazing. We could not have asked for a better experience. We were not your traditional couple when it came to vows and we had a few hurdles we needed to get around to make our ceremony feel like “us”. Alex listened from the very beginning and checked every box we wanted or needed. We cannot recommend him enough!
Taylor
Taylor S. Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Alex is the best!

We are so thankful that Alex was able to officiate our wedding. Alex was incredibly responsive throughout the script writing process and really captured our story perfectly. Our day would not have been the same without him!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Team

Alex Gillespie
Alex Gillespie
Owner
Lily Montenegro
Lily Montenegro
Officiant

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