Alex was AMAZING! We highly recommend him for your Officiant services. He was very thorough and eager to answer any questions throughout the entire process. The service was as wonderful as we would have hoped for. Thank you SO much for making our special day so memorable!

I would be remiss if I didn’t write a review about Alex from Authentic Awakenings. He met my wife and me at the Galleria Waterfall in Houston, and from the moment we showed up, he was already there, early, smiling, and ready to go. He was professional but still laid back, and honestly, he just made everything feel easy. From start to finish, his communication was on point. He stayed in touch, kept checking in, and asked all the right questions about what we both believed so he could put together a ceremony that actually felt like us. That meant a lot, because my wife is religious and I’m not, and Alex didn’t make that weird or complicated. He found the perfect middle ground that made it special for her and still real and comfortable for me. He wrote the whole script himself and would check with me to see if I wanted him to change anything to make sure we both felt right about it. My wife had no idea I’d been planning it all along, and Alex helped me pull it off perfectly. We didn’t hire a photographer because nobody else was there—it wasn’t anybody else’s day but ours. Alex even grabbed a few pictures for us that captured everything perfectly. It was a true surprise elopement, just raw and emotional. My wife was crying, I got emotional, and even Alex got choked up. It was everything I hoped it would be, the start of something beautiful, and I’ll always be grateful to Alex and Authentic Awakenings for helping make that moment what it was.

Alex was an amazing officiant for our wedding. We were nervous having someone marry us that we did not have a long standing relationship with but Alex met with us, was warm and felt like we had known him forever. From talking us through every step, getting to know us, writing our wedding script to being there for us on our wedding day before and after the ceremony. He was amazing every step of the way. My husband said he really helped calm his nerves at the altar and he even asked us what we would like him to wear. He genuinely cares about his couples and is very detailed orientated. We would recommend Alex all day everyday.

Alex was the perfect officiant for our wedding! He took the time to get to know us and write the perfect ceremony to truly capture our love story. He also submitted the marriage license in a timely manner! His attention to detail and responsiveness helped make our big day even more special. If you want an officiant that people feel like you've known your whole life, this is your guy!

Best choice we could’ve made for an officiant! Alex was down to earth, experienced, confident, and personable. He was helpful and communicative throughout the whole process and made it easy. Thank you for everything!

Alex was a joy to work with—polite, approachable, supportive, and curious on what he needed to do to meet our goals as a wedding officiant (May 2025). He met with us before a couple of times, grounded the wedding party the morning of the ceremony, led a beautiful ceremony, and facilitated the completion of our county wedding certificate. Great choice for us!

We had the pleasure of working with Alex Gillespie for our vow renewal ceremony, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the start, Alex was kind, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. He met with us twice over Zoom to go over the details of our ceremony and offered suggestions we hadn’t even considered, which made the day very special and customized. We needed help finding musicians for the ceremony, and he connected us with a wonderful string quartet. Alex also provided a simple Google form for a few of our friends and family to gather insights about our relationship, along with a separate form for us to share our story—which he seamlessly and beautifully wove into the ceremony. His pricing was very fair, and he was always quick to respond to our questions. We highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for a personalized, meaningful, and well-crafted wedding or vow renewal ceremony.

We highly recommend Alex Gillespie from Authentic Awakenings, who officiated our wedding and made it truly unforgettable! From our first meeting, he took the time to understand our love story, crafting a personalized ceremony that beautifully captured our journey together. Alex delivered the ceremony with warmth and sincerity, creating a loving atmosphere that resonated with our guests. We received numerous compliments on how moving and engaging it was. With his professionalism and attention to detail, we felt supported throughout the planning process. If you're looking for an officiant who will make your ceremony memorable, we wholeheartedly recommend Alex Gillespie from Authentic Awakenings!

Loved working with Alex and how he got to know us to make sure everything was a good fit. He gave great advice and worked with us well on making of dream ceremony come to life.

Alex was amazing. Everything we could have asked for throughout the whole process. Great communication, great attitude, and very reliable. Would absolutely recommend.