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Maria Makes It Official

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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
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    Tara M. Married on 10/08/2022
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    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!
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    Megan S. Married on 10/02/2022
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    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.

    Maria Makes It Official's reply:

    Megan, It was so much fun working with you both in creating your ceremony :) I am so happy that you two had a wonderful time and that Candy was a pleasure to have on your big day. I am excited to catch up with you guy in the future!! Congratulations again and thank you so much for having us as part of your big day!!
    Sincerely,
    Maria
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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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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Rochester Rochester, MI, 48307
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