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The Marriage Minister

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned Professional
  • Great Planner
  • Officiant
Vanessa
Louisa
Morgan
Julissa
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

The Marriage Minister is a concierge officiant service based in Tucson, Arizona, and proudly serving couples in Phoenix, Scottsdale,Chandler, Gilbert and more! We are dedicated to creating wedding ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful, and true to each couple’s story. We focus on making your planning experience smooth, organized, and stress‑free, offering steady support from the first conversation to the moment you say “I do.”

We design fully customized ceremonies — modern, traditional, spiritual, or completely unique. Our couples questionnaire helps us learn your story, your personalities, and the details that matter most. Using your responses, we craft a ceremony draft that you can revise until it feels perfect. Every word is shaped to reflect you.

The Marriage Minister provides comprehensive officiant services, including thoughtful consultations, detailed ceremony preparation, ongoing communication, rehearsal guidance, professional officiating, and a personalized wedding script created just for your day. Our goal is to ensure your ceremony runs smoothly and feels heartfelt, intentional, and unforgettable.

We’re honored to be recognized by WeddingWire, The Knot, Zola, and Google, and even more grateful for the over 100 couples who have entrusted us with their ceremonies. Your trust and your stories have helped us reach this milestone, and we are proud to be part of so many beautiful new beginnings.

Whether your wedding is next week or next year, we’re here to help you create a ceremony that reflects your love and leaves a lasting memory.

Services Offered
Each service includes personal consultations, custom ceremony preparation, and unlimited communication to ensure the ceremony is exactly as you envision. We will work closely with each couple, providing ceremony templates, vow suggestions, and reading samples while giving them full control over the final ceremony script. They also conduct wedding rehearsals to ensure everything runs smoothly on the big day.

We will gladly travel to any unique backdrop that you may have in mind. We have performed celebrations in Prescott, Phoenix, Tombstone, Mount Lemon, Gates Pass and Texas Canyon. "Your Celebration, your way."

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$50

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

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Baptist
Catholic
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AZ
NV
NM
NY
OH
OR
TX
UT
VT

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of The Marriage Minister

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The officiant couple was warm, professional, and highly responsive, guiding couples through a personalized ceremony process. They accommodated short notice, attended rehearsals, tailored scripts to couples' stories and faiths, and even helped with photos. Their heartfelt, engaging deliveries drew rave reviews and are highly recommended.

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The officiant couple was warm, professional, and highly responsive, guiding couples through a personalized ceremony process. They accommodated short notice, attended rehearsals, tailored scripts to couples' stories and faiths, and even helped with photos. Their heartfelt, engaging deliveries drew rave reviews and are highly recommended.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 33 reviews
Google
5/5 4 reviews
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Eric Sent on 06/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Paulina and Eric

Jim and Kathy were amazing in all aspects when it came to helping us be wed. The script was created and sent to us quickly, and the two of them were on time and prepared for our rehearsal. Jim and Kathy both showed amazing patience and helped deliver a very warm and heartfelt ceremony which we will never forget. We cant thank them enough and recommend them 10/10!
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down AMAZING!!!

From the initial moment I reached out to Jim, he was very personable, kind, and attentive. He requested a zoom meeting right away to meet up with my fiancé and I to discuss ideas of what we were looking for. He came to rehearsal on the other side of town (with no extra charge). He always responded quickly and efficiently. On the day of He delivered a ceremony that included every element of what we had discussed. It was beautiful! Our guests raved about what a great job he did! We were so pleased! Hands down AMAZING!! Thank you Jim! - Chris & Vanessa ❤️
Louisa
Louisa Sent on 09/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful ceremony with James!

We couldn’t be happier about the ceremony with James officiating! His speech was articulate and delivered so eloquently. He is also charismatic and we enjoyed talking with him.

The process was also professionally handled. It started with a nice message introducing himself and asked if he could call me. He gathered details, emphasized flexibility, and seamlessly got a draft together. I actually teared up when reading it for the first time. We added some details about our love story but otherwise kept what he put together. After the ceremony he gave us a copy, which meant a lot to us. 10/10!

I highly recommend James!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding officiant! From the moment we met, they completely matched our vibe and made the whole ceremony feel so personal and natural. Their attire was absolutely on point, and they brought such a warm, friendly energy that instantly put everyone at ease.
We loved them so much that we invited them to stay for the party — and we’re so glad we did! They fit right in with our guests and even helped get the dance floor going. Truly such a fun, memorable part of our wedding day. Highly recommend to any couple looking for someone professional, personable, and genuinely fun to celebrate with!
Julissa
Julissa Sent on 05/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Ceremony!!!

Jim and Kathy are amazing!!! They went out of their way to make sure me and my husband had a beautiful memorable wedding! The ceremony they prepared for our wedding was so beautiful and we were also given a copy of our vows. I highly recommend Jim and Kathy for your wedding ❤️ they are the sweetest people!!!!
Johnnie
Johnnie Sent on 04/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding Experience

Jim was funny, thoughtful, and made our wedding a delightful experience. We highly recommend him.
Edith
Edith Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best!

I can’t begin to explain how happy we are that we chose Jim and Kathy for our wedding! They both are the perfect balance of love, care and professionalism. They made sure to always make us feel heard and walked us through every step of the way. We could with certainty say it doesn’t get any better than them. The price is also amazing.. highly recommend to everyone.
Robyn
Robyn Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best most professional !!!

The minister and his wife both are some of the most amazing people!!! They are very professional and passionate about what they do , my ceremony was so beautiful and even more they I hoped for !! They really listen to what you want and go above and beyond to make your dreams come true !!! I’d recommend them 100,000 fold !!!!!
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Robert Sent on 10/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Jim and Kathy were incredibly helpful and responsive. They are super kind and went above and beyond to make sure everything went perfectly on our special day! Any questions we had were answered same day and they made sure to triple check that everything was the way we wanted. We cannot recommend them enough!
Seth
Seth Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Officiant!

James and Kathy are awesome to work with. They’re very personable which made the process so much easier. They were also very accommodating and responsive to our changes. The ceremony was very beautiful and I would definitely recommend them to any couple.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Team

James (Jim) Tijerina-Spalten
James (Jim) Tijerina-Spalten
Owner/Officiant
Kathy Spalten
Kathy Spalten
Creative Consultant
Jacob Carter
Jacob Carter
Associate Officiant

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