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Maria Makes It Official is a wedding officiant service based out of Rochester, Michigan. The officiants, Maria Ingall and Cathleen are ordained ministers in the Universal Life Church and are passionate about creating meaningful ceremonies for couples. Taking into account the soon-to-be weds' traditions and their story, the officiants weave together a vow exchange that reflects the importance of the event.

Services Offered

Maria Makes It Official offers services designed to make the planning process simple. The officiants want your day to be tailored to you and your vision and enjoy helping you achieve an unforgettable vow exchange. With a focus on crafting touching ceremonies, Maria and Cathleen understand how momentous the occasion is. The licensed officiants can perform different types of ceremonies, such as non-religious, civil unions, interfaith, and more. They can also help you write custom vows and assist with a rehearsal to ensure the day is a success.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

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

$150

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

MI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Maria Makes It Official

Kyle
Kyle Sent on 08/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Port Huron wedding

Maria was awesome! She became part of the party , energetic and fun!
Her Husband Lorelle did our photography and carried the same energy. If we could rate them 6 stars we would! Thanks again Maria and Lorelle! You helped make an already wonderful day even better!
Kyle & Katherine
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Daniel Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

very impressed and please

I have to say after reading the reviews I was very excited. I loved the ceremony and the process to making it final. She allowed open communication whenever. She created a beautiful piece we loved. Would highly recommend.
Tara
Tara Sent on 02/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Officially Wonderful

We could not have asked for a better officiant than Maria- I doubt there is one. Meeting her for the first time was like hanging out with an old friend. She’s easy to work with and a lot of fun. She makes it as easy as possible for you to have a ceremony that’s personalized to you as a couple, without the stress of you writing your own vows. My husband wanted me to write our vows, I did not want to (so many other things to do!), and in the end we were both happy that we chose to let Maria handle that instead. We also had her run our rehearsal and were very happy with that choice as well, it made us feel much more confident on our wedding day. I had always thought of the ceremony as more of a formality to get over before the party, and dreaded standing up in front of so many people. But largely because of Maria, I really enjoyed the ceremony, as did my husband- it felt personal and emotional, not formal and stiff. Our guests truly enjoyed it too, as Maria kept it short and made them laugh, just like we wanted. She really made a special day even more special. Thank you Maria, for making it official!
Renee
Renee Sent on 10/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

09/30/22 wedding

Maria and her sister Cathleen made the rehearsal and wedding day super easy! Cathleen was our Officient and she was super nice and very professional. Our ceremony was intimate and she really captured our personalities. Would recommend over and over again!
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Megan Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant ever

Maria helped us customize our wedding ceremony to make it fit to us perfectly. She gave us inspiration on how to write our own vows and proofread them to make sure they sounded alright. Sadly, Maria lost her voice the weekend of our wedding but she was sincere and very bummed about it (as was I). But she had a backup plan and sent a friend, Candy, to officiant our wedding and she nailed it.
Theresa
Theresa Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Officiant

Maria is the definition of a perfect wedding vendor/officiant!! We had major issues with our officiant and needed to find a new one when we were within the 2 months window of wedding day. After reaching out and receiving >10 "no's" because everyone was booked, Maria called me right away, found our what was happening, and made it work. I needed her to travel across the state, and all she asked was that I pay for a place for her to sleep. Which was a no brainer! Working with her to create the perfect reading/vows/ ceremony for us was easy, because she is so good at what she does. When she traveled, we had to pay for her highest package, but that turned out to be a blessing in disguise because she was soooooo incredibly helpful as a second "coordinator" (I had already hired a wedding planner). Not only was she helpful and sweet, but we could tell the moment we met her that she cares about making our day perfect and special. Any request we had, she obliged. She danced the night away with us, listened to me vent at one point, and fixed any problem we needed her too! If we lived near her, I would want to be her best friend!! We will never forget how special and fun she helped make our wedding day. We couldn't have imagined any one else officiating our wedding! Highly recommend Maria, anytime, anywhere!!
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Stephanie Sent on 08/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience with Maria

I cannot recommend choosing Maria as your officiant enough. From the day that me and my wife met her, it was like she knew us for years. She was so knowledgeable and took the time to meet with us to plan out the perfect ceremony. She was very communicative and always available to talk whenever we had questions. On our rehearsal day, she provided us much needed guidance on how the big day should go. Without her, we would have definitely been very lost. On our wedding day, she gave the best ceremony and people kept asking us if she was a long time friend - that’s just how good she is! She will make your ceremony exactly as you envisioned, if not more. We couldn’t be more happy with how the ceremony went and she was the perfect choice. You will not be disappointed if you go with Maria!! Highly recommend.

Minh & Stephanie H.
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Abigail Sent on 08/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful

Maria was wonderful, a million times over. The ceremony was so beautiful, and personal. The questionnaire she has you fill out to really get to know you, works wonders in making a non-cookie cutter ceremony. Besides that she is just a beautiful soul. Fun to be around, and great at helping relieve planning stress and ay of stress. Some of our guests asked if she was a friend we asked to do our ceremony. It really does feel like she became our friend. Couldn't have asked for a better person to marry us.
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Kristin Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute pleasure to work with

We had such a wonderful experience with Maria. From our first meeting, we knew we were in good hands. The process of putting together our wedding ceremony was flexible and collaborative. The end result was a lovely and unique ceremony that felt personal and perfect to us. Maria was easy to get in touch with, very responsive to communication, and made the entire experience of getting married WAY less stressful. We are so grateful and happy that she was a part of this big moment!
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Naidee Sent on 09/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

♥️ Perfect

Maria has been amazing, helping us with resources. She has been a part of our planning and all the events leading up to the wedding she’s really got to know us as a couple and I’m excited to have her officiate.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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I worked with Maria Makes it Official recently. She was very professional and to the point. After speaker with her throughout the night I learned a little more, and realize that each and every service she performs is truly customized to the couple. I would recommend Maria Makes It Official to anyone looking to get married, and hope to work with her again in the future.

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I have attended a ceremony that Maria officiated and she did such a beautiful job. The ceremony she delivered was personal and unforgettable. Everyone who attended the ceremony raved about how amazing she was. As an officiant myself, I can honestly say that she is one of the best out there! I highly recommend her services to anyone.

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