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Ariel

I became a wedding officiant because I love the meaning of weddings. They are a special day where loved ones gather around from near and far to celebrate a special and unique occurrence, it is simply amazing to be able to be a part of that. The ceremony is a central piece to the wedding, the words that are spoken and the promises that are made in front of so many witnesses is the binding contract that a couple makes. Making those words meaningful and personalized for each couple is something that I truly enjoy doing.
I am open to different beliefs, traditions and religions. I speak 5 languages and have performed various bilingual wedding ceremonies and ceremonies entirely in Spanish. I love embracing other cultures and ways of life, and find that this helps me to see things through other people's eyes. Generally, the ceremonies that I perform blend a lot of romantic sentiment with a touch of the light-hearted.
I would like to help you create a wedding ceremony that truly reflects who you are. Making your vision for your wedding ceremony a reality is my goal. I enjoy working with couples to create something that is meaningful and memorable for everyone.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$300

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?

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?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

Reviews of Weddings by Ariel

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Jillian Sent on 07/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ana Requena was our officiant at our wedding last weekend in Santa Barbara. She was fantastic! She was very easy to work with throughout the process and was very professional. Great value as well. I would highly recommend Ana if you are getting married in the Santa Barbara area!
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Maria Sent on 01/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel was the perfect officiant for our wedding. In our first meeting, we told her our story and she came up with multiple suggestions of ceremonies to choose from, with alternatives for specific sections that are often customized. We then created our own ceremony by putting together the parts we liked best. Ariel added her final touch by writing a very nice and personal introduction. She speaks multiple languages and made parts of the ceremony in Spanish and parts in Portuguese. Ariel was very attentive and made sure that we provided the information she needed on time. People were crying during the ceremony :) We highly recommend Ariel to officiate your wedding!
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User1975468 Sent on 12/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ana was extremely knowledge with the process and very professional.
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Aileen Sent on 09/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel was amazing! She was super supportive and professional throughout the entire process of us planning the wedding and especially on the day of, when she helped out with a TON of last minute details. I am so glad she was the one to officiate our wedding. She was so enthusiastic and genuine. She really helped or day feel special.
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D Sent on 07/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel was an amazing officiant at every step of the process. She took time out to meet up months beforehand to get a sense of who we were and how we envisioned our ceremony. Countless correspondences between then and the wedding day helped lay out the ceremony and made us confident that it would be great. She translated everything into Spanish wonderfully, and on the day of delivered a brilliant bilingual ceremony. She was articulate and projected the kind of energy/presence you'd hope for your wedding. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Melissa Sent on 04/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel was great! We met with her before our wedding and hit it off! The minute we met Ariel, we knew she was the perfect person to marry us. We got to know each other and Ariel really picked up on the details about my husband and I. I love the fact that she is bilingual and was able to translate exactly what I wanted her to translate for the ceremony. Ariel was very professional and down to earth. The ceremony was also well done. There were moments of laughter and moments where I cried. Thanks for a memorable wedding ceremony Ariel!
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John Sent on 04/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel , was very professional ! She made our wedding day perfect !! Could of not asked for anyone better !!
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User1231010 Sent on 07/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel was an amazing officiant for our wedding! She made our ceremony very personal and beautiful. My husband and I both appreciated that she was able to incorporate both English and Spanish into our ceremony. I highly recommend Ariel to any couple looking for an officiant!
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Ryan Sent on 09/25/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel was a FANTASTIC officiant. Her remarks were extremely personal and her professionalism is beyond compare- we had some serious microphone problems (from our DJ) and she handled the situation flawlessly, continuing the ceremony with good humor, grace, and completely unfazed. I can not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a dynamic, personable, and professional officiant (and she is completely bilingual in Spanish to boot)!
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Bri Sent on 09/25/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Ariel did such a wonderful job as our wedding officiant! She was so easy to work with and really took the time to learn about my fiance and myself. The ceremony she wrote for us was romantic, sweet, and very personal. She has a great presence and was very clear and easy to understand. Even my grandmother who has to wear hearing aids said that she could completely understand the ceremony and thought it was beautifully written. Ariel is also multi-lingual and speaks Spanish fluently which is a huge plus. Many of our guests commented to us afterwards that she was the best wedding officiant they had ever seen and that our ceremony was one of the most touching. She was amazing!
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Awards

13
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Immaginare Events by Giseli Spera Immaginare Events by Giseli Spera Wedding Planners

Having worked with Ariel is always a pleasure. Her ceremonies are so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you Ariel.

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