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Mercedes Ibarra, a.k.a., Rev. Mercy
Mercedes Ibarra, a.k.a., Rev. Mercy
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Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

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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

FAQ

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

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Reviews of Rev. Mercy - Bilingual Wedding Officiant

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Mercedes received rave reviews for her officiating services at various weddings, with couples praising her personalized and heartfelt approach to ceremonies, bilingual skills, attention to detail, and ability to incorporate unique cultural elements. Reviewers highlighted her professionalism, calming presence, communication skills, and flexibility in tailoring ceremonies to suit individual preferences. Guests appreciated her ability to create emotional, memorable, and inclusive ceremonies, making the wedding day special and stress-free for the couples. Overall, Mercedes was highly recommended for her exceptional officiating services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Mercedes received rave reviews for her officiating services at various weddings, with couples praising her personalized and heartfelt approach to ceremonies, bilingual skills, attention to detail, and ability to incorporate unique cultural elements. Reviewers highlighted her professionalism, calming presence, communication skills, and flexibility in tailoring ceremonies to suit individual preferences. Guests appreciated her ability to create emotional, memorable, and inclusive ceremonies, making the wedding day special and stress-free for the couples. Overall, Mercedes was highly recommended for her exceptional officiating services.

Taylor
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
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.
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Mayra Sent on 12/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding officiant - Mercedes Ibarra

Our officiant was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, she was professional, organized, and attentive, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. She was accommodating and kind, even allowing us to pay in manageable installments, which made everything so much easier. She went above and beyond—meeting with us via video calls, driving to Santa Barbara, and delivering a ceremony that was personal, heartfelt, and flawless.
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John Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Presence During Our Ceremony

Mercy was the perfect match for us. She has a relaxed energy that (when you're standing up there, heart pounding, in front of everyone you love) really calms you down and lets you be present. Thank you, Mercy!
Rita
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!
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Ana Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Ceremony, Happy Bride

I am so happy that we booked Mercy to officiate our wedding. She’s kind, genuine, professional and extremely talented at what she does. My guests confused her for a friend of ours because she’s such a gem and easy going. She met with us a few times prior to our wedding to finalize details and made the entire process seamless! I appreciated her willingness to accommodate our requests and answer any and all questions we had. I highly recommend her services, you will not be disappointed. Thank you!!
J Palting
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.
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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
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Cynthia Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great officiant

My husband and I were looking for a bilingual officiant that would be able to tell our love story in both Spanish and English. Lucky for us we connected with Mercy and she was quick to respond and answer all our questions. She was very responsive and helpful, from writing our vows to even guiding us with the process of obtaining a marriage license. She made the experience stress free and we knew we were in good hands!
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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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