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Maria Pelton
Maria Pelton
Professional Wedding Officiant

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Hi! My name is Maria and I'm The Officiant. I'm a non-denominational, non-traditional, professional wedding officiant with over 9 years of experience marrying amazing couples.

How do you want to remember your wedding ceremony? This is one of many questions that I ask my couples. Why? Because for me it's a very important one.

Your ceremony sets the tone for all that comes next. Your ceremony should speak to you & your partner and tell your story; how it began, what brought you to this moment, and all that's yet to come as you enter into marriage.

Your ceremony should also captivate your family & friends; your guests, who are sharing in this intimate moment with you. I want your guests to hang on every word that's spoken, and enter your cocktail hour talking about how your ceremony was so meaningful, so memorable, so you!

As a professional wedding officiant I wear many hats; from first connecting with the two of you on a real level in order to then create (from scratch) a ceremony that speaks to you, to making you feel comfortable throughout our time together; and making sure you are present during your ceremony in hopes of easing some of those jitters, to making sure I always have tissues for those moments when a tear may be shed, to drawing your guests in and keeping them engaged.

What I want for you is for you and your guests to remember your ceremony long beyond your wedding day.

Let's make it unforgettable!

**Being new to The Knot platform my reviews are limited. To read reviews showcasing my work please see my Google Reviews.**

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FAQ’s

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NY
VT

What languages do you speak?

English
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Maria is highly praised for her exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers commend her for crafting personalized ceremonies that truly capture the essence of each couple's relationship, bringing tears of joy to many guests. Maria's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail are consistently highlighted, along with her ability to create a calming and meaningful atmosphere. Guests express admiration for her kind demeanor, quick responsiveness, and the memorable impact she has on the overall wedding experience. Many describe Maria as a gem who goes above and beyond to make ceremonies special and unforgettable.

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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.

Maria is highly praised for her exceptional officiating services at weddings. Reviewers commend her for crafting personalized ceremonies that truly capture the essence of each couple's relationship, bringing tears of joy to many guests. Maria's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail are consistently highlighted, along with her ability to create a calming and meaningful atmosphere. Guests express admiration for her kind demeanor, quick responsiveness, and the memorable impact she has on the overall wedding experience. Many describe Maria as a gem who goes above and beyond to make ceremonies special and unforgettable.

Monika
Monika Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable ceremony by an extraordinary person

Maria was absolutely amazing. Right from the first meeting, she took the time to get to know us and what we wanted, and it really showed in the custom ceremony she put together. She's the epitome of grace and was a total hit at the wedding. Everyone loved her, and we couldn't have asked for a more magical day. If you're looking for someone who'll make your ceremony special and unique, she's the one to go with. We can't recommend her enough!
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Crystal Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service!

My wife and I had been to 6 weddings in the year we were married (2024) ours was the last one of the year to attend, We had been to a few before that as well and we noticed a trend with alot of ceremonies. They were very cookie cutter, all very similar, and saying the same things (our 2nd and 3rd wedding of the year had the EXACT same ceremonies). We were very excited to hear that Maria wrote her own ceremonies for each couple! She got to know us over a couple of meetings, and gave us some homework to do in order to create the best ceremony possible. Boy did Maria deliver, it was amazing and had many people in tears (which was the goal). She was incredibly professional in every way, she had amazing communication back and forth. She had us read though our ceremony before hand to change anything, and there was a couple things to add and change and she was delighted to do so. She took care of sending in our marriage certificate, she printed our vows so we didn't read off a phone during our unplugged ceremony (which she beautifully told our guests to keep their phones away for as well). Everything we could have wished for and more was brought to us by Maria and we couldn't be happier
Marissa
Marissa Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Love Story created by Maria

Maria is the most kind hearted, enthusiastic, and genuine officiant that one could ask for. Through out the process of planning our wedding ceremony Maria was extremely professional, thoughtful and responsive. We had MANY questions and each question was swiftly answered putting our minds at ease in the mist of the crazy wedding planning going on. The ceremony she created for my husband and I really tailored to our specific relationship showing the time and effort spent to create something unique for our love story. After the ceremony had ended so many of our loved ones were raving about how special Maria's ceremony made our day. You will want her to write your love story, she is truly talented in her profession! We can't thank Maria enough!!
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