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Erika the Officiant

English
Spanish
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned Professional
  • Officiant
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Erika the Officiant is a wedding officiant based out of Chicago, Illinois. Erika believes that marriage is a huge step in someone’s life, and she will go above and beyond to ensure that all of her clients are comfortable. Her goal is to craft a ceremony that will create memories that last a lifetime. Erika and her team will help you personalize every aspect of your ceremony, so no matter the style or your unique traditions, Erika can meet and exceed all of your expectations.

Services Offered

Erika the Officiant can officiate non-religious weddings, interfaith weddings, vow renewals, civil unions, and single-religion weddings. She also has experience working with couples who are Baptist, Catholic, and nondenominational. Erika hopes to create a connection with her clients while nurturing the existing relationship between two people. Her fantastic communication and public speaking skills allow her to make your special day memorable.

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

LGBTQ+-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 11 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

FAQ

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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?

Bilingual

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Jewish
No Denomination
Pagan
Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

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Erika is an outstanding, bilingual wedding officiant who is professional, warm, and highly responsive. She tailors ceremonies (religious or secular), helps with rehearsals and paperwork, and is flexible for last-minute requests. Couples praise her calming presence, clear delivery, and willingness to go above and beyond to make the day personal and stress-free.

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Erika is an outstanding, bilingual wedding officiant who is professional, warm, and highly responsive. She tailors ceremonies (religious or secular), helps with rehearsals and paperwork, and is flexible for last-minute requests. Couples praise her calming presence, clear delivery, and willingness to go above and beyond to make the day personal and stress-free.

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Evelyne Sent on 05/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Erika is a highly talented Officiant.

It was a tremendous honor to have Erika as our officiant at our wedding ceremony; she has a special talent to make your wedding memorable; her experience and understanding of a diversity of cultures make her great at her job.
She guided us through the whole process and has a very fluid communication with us.
Erika has a variety of ideas that help you as a couple to plan the type of ceremony you really want; she is very flexible in all aspects from pricing to religious/non- religious, funny or formal ceremonies.
Our families and friends still amaze of her work and the ceremony still in their memories as in ours.
Thank you Ericka for helping us and made our wedding more special and memorable.
God bless you! Evelyne and Roberto 5//8/26.
Carmen
Carmen Sent on 06/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Made our day unforgettable!

Erika was absolutely amazing and professional! She made our day a bit less nerve racking! Giving us breathing exercises to help calm the nerves. Everything was exactly how me and my husband wanted! The ceremony was smooth and very easy to get through! We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! Thank you Erika!
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Izchel Sent on 06/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional service!

I recently hired Erika as the minister for my wedding ceremony, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. From the moment I reached out to her, she was quick to respond and took the time to thoroughly explain how everything would work.

On the day of the wedding, Erika arrived before the scheduled ceremony time to help me walk through the details and ensure everything went smoothly. She effortlessly conducted the ceremony in both Spanish and English, which was greatly appreciated by my bilingual family members.

Not only was Erika professional and efficient, but she also went above and beyond to help me feel comfortable and at ease. She even went out of her way to assist with posing my entire family for photos so that everyone could be included in the special moment.

Overall, Erika truly made me feel like a priority and I couldn't have asked for a better minister for my wedding. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a caring, experienced, and bilingual officiant. Thank you, Erika, for making our ceremony unforgettable.
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Megan Sent on 06/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant Ever!

Erika is truly amazing! She made herself available for all of our questions and concerns. She responds very fast. She is open minded and super creative with styles of the ceremony. Her perspective on Love is beautiful. She has a kind heart and wants to make sure that your special day is as perfect as it can get. Erika takes the time to get to know you on an intimate level. I got extremely comfortable sharing pieces of my life with her. She spoke very clearly during the ceremony and spoke with confidence. She is very heartfelt and genuine. I recommend her to marry anyone!!!
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Miodrag Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Erika was everything we needed for our big day

We just wanted to tank you Erika for making our important moment so special. Erika was super responsive. It was very easy to communicate. She listened what we wanted and then gave us few options that did fit in our budget which was kinda tight. But nevertheless she made us feel special and valued. Her charisma and character is what we liked the most. Loving person. She helped us with the space and took a few photos with my phone. But most of all she made it everything so easy. Thank you Erika for work that you doing!
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Steven Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Erika was the perfect officiant for our wedding!

Erika was the perfect officiant for our wedding ceremony. She was super friendly and helped us figure out exactly what we wanted in our ceremony. Cannot recommend enough! Thanks Erika!
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Ron Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

God’s gift

Thanks to Erika she made my wedding day what it was. When something could go wrong that day it did but then Erika showed up and got me and my wife calm and she made our wedding amazing. Thank you Erika you were amazing. You went above and beyond the calling and it was amazing. Thank you. Thank you is not enough for what you did for us.
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Darice Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing !!

Last minute we decided we wanted something more special and intimate. Erika came through for us with less than a month’s notice and was super responsive and kind from the start.
She helped us find a beautiful location for the ceremony and gave us options for what could be said, which made everything feel really personal. She was so thoughtful and made sure the whole experience was smooth and meaningful.
My abuelita absolutely loved the ceremony, and that meant so much to us. We’re so grateful to Erika for making our day feel so special. Highly recommend her!
Taecely
Taecely Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful bilingual service

Erika did a phenomenal job conducting a beautiful bilingual service in Spanish and English. Working with her was smooth and made any changes easy. She also assisted with rehearsal session that gave my wedding party more insight on what we should do. Everyone complimented her performance, her voice was clear of understanding during the ceremony as well. I am so glad we met Erika and she will forever be apart of our big day!
Montserrat
Montserrat Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Erika was amazing!

We are beyond thankful to Judge Erika for officiating our wedding ceremony in Spanish. It meant so much to us and our families to have such an important moment in our language. The ceremony was heartfelt, clear, and beautifully delivered. Judge Erika made us feel comfortable and truly made the day unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful experience. Highly recommend!
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