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Rev. Mercy - Bilingual Wedding Officiant is a wedding officiant based in Los Angeles, California. Company founder and lead officiant Mercedes Ibarra is a bilingual Interfaith and Interspiritual Minister who is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ordained by One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in 2016, Rev. Mercy specializes in creating unique ceremonies for couples who don't fit the traditional mold. Whether couples come from multi-faith households or identify as spiritual rather than religious, Rev. Mercy can customize a ceremony that gives them a sense of tradition and community. She also believes that Love is Love and Black Lives Matter. Rev. Mercy is currently providing COVID-safe weddings.
Services Offered
- Personalized and meaningful ceremonies
- Bilingual Spanish and English ceremonies
- All-Spanish or all-English ceremonies
- Interfaith or Multi-faith ceremonies
- Single-faith ceremonies
- Spiritual but not religious ceremonies
- Secular ceremonies
- Civil Unions
- Vow renewals
- Planning meetings
- Rehearsals
- Pre-marital/spiritual counseling
- Signing and returning the marriage license to the appropriate county clerk
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned
- Woman-owned
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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 pre-marital counseling (per session)?
$147
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
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian
On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?
Less than 30 mins.
30-60 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
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
What languages do you speak?
English
Spanish
Reviews of Rev. Mercy - Bilingual Wedding Officiant
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Mercedes received glowing reviews as an officiant for weddings, with couples praising her personalized approach and attention to detail. She was commended for taking the time to understand each couple's unique love story and incorporating it into a heartfelt and bilingual ceremony. Many guests appreciated her professionalism, organization, and ability to create a memorable and seamless experience for the couple on their special day. Mercedes was noted for her calming presence, warmth, and ability to capture the essence of each couple, leaving lasting impressions on both the couple and their guests.
Taylor Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Magic Maker
I couldn’t have ever envisioned a more perfect ceremony than the one that Rev. Mercy crafted for us! Our family and friends are still talking about how it was one of the best ceremonies they’ve ever attended. From the initial contact and throughout the entire process Rev. Mercy was attentive and highly professional. We felt comfortable with her from the very first meeting and were touched how she really captured the essence of our relationship and presented it in such a beautiful and memorable way. We had a bilingual ceremony that blended both Jewish and Mexican cultural traditions in such a way that both of our families felt seen and honored. Even the little details from having attire that matched with our color scheme were not overlooked. She is truly the best! Thank you Rev. Mercy for creating the magic that set the tone for our entire wedding!
Marivel Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
A ceremony that truly reflected us
Mercedes provided such a wonderful service for our wedding—truly one of a kind. From the very beginning, she took the time to meet with us and genuinely get to know my husband and me. She asked thoughtful, detailed questions about our lives, our journey together, and what truly mattered to us.
She beautifully incorporated our individual preferences, values, and beliefs into the ceremony, making it feel deeply personal and authentic. The entire service felt like a true reflection of who we are as a couple, rather than something generic or scripted.
So many of our guests commented on how meaningful, emotional, and unique the ceremony was. Mercedes made us feel seen, understood, and completely at ease on such an important day. She played such a special role in making our wedding unforgettable, and we are incredibly grateful for her. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly personalized and heartfelt ceremony.
She beautifully incorporated our individual preferences, values, and beliefs into the ceremony, making it feel deeply personal and authentic. The entire service felt like a true reflection of who we are as a couple, rather than something generic or scripted.
So many of our guests commented on how meaningful, emotional, and unique the ceremony was. Mercedes made us feel seen, understood, and completely at ease on such an important day. She played such a special role in making our wedding unforgettable, and we are incredibly grateful for her. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly personalized and heartfelt ceremony.
Rita Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best Bilingual officiant!
Mercedes was the best bilingual officiant we could’ve asked for at our wedding! She was very interpersonal, professional, kind, and open minded! She made a huge impact on our wedding by including our story, a beautiful reading, and family and friends into our ceremony. She also met up with us to get to know us and our story, in order to make the ceremony even more meaningful. I would 100% recommend Mercedes!
J Palting Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Wedding Ceremony
Rev. Mercy provided us with a fantastic wedding experience. She made us feel comfortable right from our first meeting, and really took the time to ask great questions and get to know us before drafting the ceremony. Since many of our relatives speak Spanish, it was essential for us to find an officiant who was bilingual and sensitive to the cultural expectations of traditional Latino wedding customs.
The day of the wedding went perfectly, and we couldn't have asked for more.
The day of the wedding went perfectly, and we couldn't have asked for more.
Shaggy Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect day for us
We couldn’t have asked for a better minister for our day. Super thoughtful, very professional, even dressed with the theme (Victorian steampunk). The wedding wouldn’t have been the same without her. I only wish she stayed for the reception she was so great!!! 10/10
Mikey Sent on 12/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing experience
Reverend Mercy did an incredible job officiating my wedding. As a person with high social anxiety, I never thought I would be able to have a traditional wedding, standing in front of all of our family and friends, but Reverend Mercy accommodated me in so many ways. Because of how comfortable she made me I was able to experience my special day with my wife, and have a ceremony full of class, tradition and practicality. I am so thankful to have found her.
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