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Life’s Celebrations is a multi-year, multi - award winning and highly-reviewed wedding officiant service which serves clients throughout the entire Metropolitan St Louis area, including the Metro East.

Life’s Celebrations was created with the goal of helping people solemnize a wide variety of occasions including weddings, births, passing of a loved one and so on, in a manner that is right for them. Religious, spiritual, or no mention of God, we can help you create the ceremony that fits your lifestyle. Casual or Formal, or somewhere in between, we can make sure that your ceremony fit's the two of you, regardless of who "the two of you" are.

We are available anywhere in the United States, with special focus on the metropolitan areas of St Louis (St. Louis, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties) in Missouri and several counties in Southwestern Illinois including St. Clair, Madison, Bond, Clinton, Monroe, Washington, Perry and Randolph counties.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 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
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Life's Celebrations

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The officiant was professional, organized, and very responsive throughout planning, helping couples feel prepared and at ease. Ceremonies were personalized and smoothly executed, with assistance on logistics like licenses and music. Couples and guests praised the warm, calm, and reliable presence.

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The officiant was professional, organized, and very responsive throughout planning, helping couples feel prepared and at ease. Ceremonies were personalized and smoothly executed, with assistance on logistics like licenses and music. Couples and guests praised the warm, calm, and reliable presence.

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Jack Sent on 05/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely Positive Experience

From the time that we initially met Cris until we both said "I do," Cris went above and beyond in making sure he included every detail that we wanted to be a part of our wedding ceremony. From guiding us through the pre-wedding licensing requirements, including a personalized reading, and also helping us find transportation so that our 4-legged was there with us, Cris made it possible for us to have our perfect day. We would recommend Cris' services without hesitation to anyone who asks, and greatly appreciate everything he did for us. Thank you Cris!

Jack & Khatol
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Meaningful Ceremony

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Chis was professional, easy to work with, and created a ceremony that felt personal and meaningful to us. Everything flowed perfectly, and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was. We are incredibly grateful he was part of our special day.
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Emilia Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful to work with!

Cris was so amazing to work with
Even day of my family was late but he was professional and allowed us time to get things settled without an issue. He was also integral in getting after details settled like certificate submitting and name change processes. Can't recommend enough
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Shannon Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend

Chris is WONDERFUL! Everything was smooth & organized thanks to him. We got many compliments & loved the vows he prepared ❤️
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made our ceremony seamless!

Cris was absolutely amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process in regards to our ceremony. He met with us multiple times to perfect the ceremony, ensuring that any and all questions we had were answered, and was such a joy to be around on our special day. I couldn't recommend him enough!
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Amy Sent on 11/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cris made everything easy

Cris answered all our questions, and reminded us of details we would need to consider, and accomplish. He was a huge help in the planning of our ceremony, which turned out exactly as we hoped.
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Briley Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cris is amazing

Cris is truly are amazing at what he does. Guests were raving about him all night! He made such a positive impact on our wedding day. This is your sign to book him!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Thoughtful and Responsive Wedding Officiant

We’re so happy we chose Cris to officiate our wedding! From the very beginning, he was incredibly professional, organized, and easy to work with. He always responded to our questions quickly and made sure we felt confident and prepared throughout the entire process.
On the day of the wedding, Cris was calm and collected, which helped put us at ease. He delivered a beautiful ceremony that felt personal and meaningful, and we’ve had so many guests tell us how much they enjoyed it.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 12/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cris was wonderful from the start!

Cris was professional, a great communicator, and made sure our ceremony was perfect. One month prior he drafted the ceremony, and sent it to me for review. Cris has been doing this a long time, and knows exactly what to do to make your wedding perfect.
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 12/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cris did an amazing job officiating our wedding

Cris was amazing to work with and helped make our day flow easily and stress free! He was great to work with and helped make our ceremony exactly what we wanted.
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Awards

216
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
The Barnett The Barnett Historic Weddings

Working with Life's Celebrations was an absolute pleasure! Cris was very professional and did a wonderful job creating a beautiful ceremony. We look forward to working with him again!

The Larimore The Larimore Historic Weddings

We enjoyed working with Cris here at the Larimore House Plantation for Angie's and Travis's Sept 2015 Wedding. The bride and groom were very happy with the ceremony!

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