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Forever and Ever, I do! L.L.C. is a wedding officiant business based in Des Moines, Iowa. Reverend Lisa Apolonio is an ordained, non-denominational minister who is passionate about helping couples commemorate the most romantic day of their lives. This minister works with clients of all faiths and backgrounds and is a proud supporter of the military and LGBTQ+ equality. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and delivers custom ceremonies in both. When she’s not presiding over weddings, Rev. Lisa can be found reading, cooking, and designing jewelry.

Services Offered

Forever and Ever, I do! L.L.C. offers officiant packages for elopements, quick weddings, and traditional nuptials. Her most comprehensive option comes with unlimited communications, personalized or standard scripts, help writing vows, a one-hour ceremony, a commemorative certificate, and marriage license filing. This package also includes travel for up to 50 miles to the venue and a rehearsal ahead of the festivities. Whether you’re looking to elope to a magical destination or celebrate with all your friends and family, this officiant has you covered. From her experience in the industry, Rev. Lisa has many vendor relationships and provides add-ons such as hair and nail consultations.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$400

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$150

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$40

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
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

IL
IA
KY
MN
MO
NE

What languages do you speak?

English
Spanish

Reviews of Forever and Ever, I do!

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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99% recommend it
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Lisa and Martha are highly recommended wedding officiants at this venue. They are praised for their personalized and beautiful ceremony scripts, as well as their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the wedding planning process. The staff, including Lisa and Martha, are commended for their responsiveness and willingness to assist with any questions or concerns. Overall, customers highly recommend working with Lisa or Martha for a stress-free and memorable wedding ceremony.

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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.

Lisa and Martha are highly recommended wedding officiants at this venue. They are praised for their personalized and beautiful ceremony scripts, as well as their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the wedding planning process. The staff, including Lisa and Martha, are commended for their responsiveness and willingness to assist with any questions or concerns. Overall, customers highly recommend working with Lisa or Martha for a stress-free and memorable wedding ceremony.

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Victoria W. Sent on 05/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lisa was the best!

Lisa was so amazing to work with! From the moment we spoke on the phone, we were impressed with her attention to detail and getting to know us as a couple. When we read through the script she sent us, we were so excited she captured what meant most to us. She was so professional and made our ceremony so perfect!
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Rebecca S. Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Martha is the best!

Martha was absolutely amazing! Working with her to perfect our wedding script was a breeze. She helped make rehearsal run smoothly and the ceremony went just off without a hitch!! Martha was so nice and great to work with. We are so glad she was the one to marry us and it couldn't have gone better!!
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Natalie D. Sent on 06/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lisa is incredible!

Lisa and the staff were absolutely amazing. We wanted a bilingual ceremony and Lisa spent a lot of time translating everything into Spanish for my partner's family. We went through several drafts of our script and Lisa always responded with corrections in a timely manner. We couldn't have asked for someone better to perform our ceremony. Highly recommend!

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