About
On WeddingWire since 2008
Rich Rubietta is a friend and Pastor to countless area couples. Whether faith-based, spiritual or a non-religious wedding, he will help you design a dream Wedding celebration that reflects your personalities and values! His motto is, "It's your wedding!" so he wants to serve you in the ways that you need. He makes the ceremony about you and your style. He is fun, calm and super-dependable.
Pastor Rich is a bilingual wedding Officiant, serving the entire Midwest region in IL, WI, IN, MI and beyond. He is committed to serving all couples and families without discrimination.
Pastor Rich is one of the original Officiants on The Knot and Weddingwire. His first wedding was 40 years ago, so God has given him a wonderful of wealth of experience. He is appointed as a Liturgy and Worship Consultant in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church and also leads Assemblies and In-Services in Catholic and Public schools. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and later obtained his Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity Divinity School.
Services Offered
Pastor Rich offers planning, rehearsals and Ceremonies, with email support during the entire planning process. As an Elder, (like a tenured Priest), he is fully licensed and will create custom ceremony elements with each couple. He is thankful for a wide variety of friendships, including persons who are religious, non-religious, multi-cultural, LGBTQI, multi-generational, and various abilities, while collaborating on weddings with Rabbis, Pastors, Muslim and Hindu Priests along the way. Pastor Rich believes in marriage equality and has a non-discrimination policy, on all levels.
Services:
My Premium service includes a Planning Meeting and a Rehearsal to prepare for your Wedding, for $1,195.
If you don't need a Planning Meeting or rehearsal, that's absolutely fine. I will give you the same attention to detail and care, no matter which services you request.
Wedding with a Rehearsal, minus Planning Meeting is $1,095.
Wedding with a Planning Meeting, no Rehearsal is $995.
If you're a do-it-yourselfer on wedding prep and you'd just like an informal ceremony, using some questionnaires to help me prepare, the rate is $895.
Please visit chicagopastor.com for more details or call / text 847 363 5737
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Pastor Rich is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional officiating services. He is described as kind-hearted, patient, and willing to craft personalized and bilingual ceremonies that perfectly capture the couple's love story. Reviewers appreciate his humor, heartwarming speeches, and ability to incorporate their favorite stories into the ceremony. Pastor Rich's professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility throughout the planning process are also highly commended. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Pastor Rich for his sincerity, professionalism, and ability to make the wedding ceremony personal and special.
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2 EndorsementsAbsolute pleasure to work with!
Pastor Rich has a passion for joining couples in love and will bring warmth and unique style to your special day.