Book wedding officiants in Chicago, IL

What sets me apart is the heart and intention I bring to every ceremony. With the honor of standing beside nearly 400 couples and families, I’ve learned that no two love stories—or milestones—are ever the same. Whether it’s a wedding, elopement, or quinceañera, I craft each ceremony to reflect your unique journey, values, and dreams. As a bilingual officiant fluent in English and Spanish, I ensure that every guest feels seen, included, and connected. From Chicago to destination celebrations, I bring warmth, authenticity, and joy to every unforgettable moment.

“We've partnered with Mercy The Officiant on multiple occasions and consistently recommend her to couples. She...” — Katherine S., 28 days ago

Beyond officiating, I offer elite day-of coordination services and full-scale event design. By blending expert logistics with bold design execution, I will ensure your ceremony is a seamless, deeply intentional experience that honors your exact vision and personal philosophy. Ordination Credentials: The Satanic Temple + ULC

“Working with Unbound Ceremonies was a game-changer for our couples' big days. From the initial consultation, they were...” — Ada, 1 month ago

What sets me apart is how deeply personal I make each ceremony. I don’t use templates—every ceremony is custom-written from scratch, weaving in your story, personalities, humor, and heartfelt moments. As a former wedding photographer, I understand the flow of a wedding day from every angle. I support couples writing their own vows and offer coaching and scripts for friend or family officiants. My ceremonies are warm, inclusive, and always centered on you. I have extensive experience with multicultural, interfaith, and fusion weddings, and I’m a proud LGBTQ+ ally.

“Our wedding day was truly magical, as we chose to elope with just a few close friends in attendance. Carla was...” — Julie K., 3 months ago

I served as pastor to five congregations and as a chaplain for two social service organizations. I received my Master of Divinity Degree from Garrett Seminary on Northwestern's campus and my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois in Champaign. My most recent work as a chaplain to teenagers in foster care and then to seniors at a nursing home has been tremendously rewarding and challenging. To help achieve balance and perspective, I began officiating weddings. Over the last 15 years, I've had the great privilege of sharing couple's Love Stories and celebrating their life long commitment to one another,

“We had such a great experience working with Love Is Love for our ceremony. From our first conversation, Steven was...” — Meera R., 29 days ago

Sara’s background includes over ten years of service as a minister and educator, during which she honed her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. She has served as a spiritual director and spiritual wellness coach, offering empathetic guidance to individuals seeking a deeper connection with their faith and purpose. Sara’s unique combination of roles has shaped her into a skilled officiant who excels at weaving personal stories, spiritual depth, and heartfelt connection into every ceremony she creates.

“My wedding ceremony officiated by Sara was absolutely perfect! From our very first meeting, I could tell how friendly...” — Megan O., 9 months ago

I’m Robert, a wedding officiant with over 20 years in the event industry and 1,000+ celebrations under my belt. I create meaningful, joyful ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique love story. Based in Chicago, I’m honored to serve couples across the area and beyond.

“Robert was very thorough throughout the whole process! He is very caring and thoughtful to help make the day special for...” — Zac S., 9 months ago

I offer a wide range of officiating services including commitment ceremonies, marriage license signing, ceremony officiating, rehearsal, officiant training, relationship agreement, and premarital counseling (secular, Gottman).

“Rebecca was so great to work with. We had her as our officiant and are so happy we found her. Unlike a lot of people we...” — Liz, 1 year ago

I am a certified Master Life-Cycle Celebrant, dedicated to designing a ceremony that expresses your personal relationship and reflects your values and sensibilities. Whether you are traditional or unconventional, secular or spiritual, ethnic, multicultural, LGBTQ+ or gender non-conforming, I take great care to create a sense of transformation meaningful to you.

Classy. Funny. Flawlessly professional. I bring clean, family-friendly humor, engaging content, interactive games, and top-notch time management to make your wedding unforgettable. ✅ Naturally funny, always clean – I specialize in family-friendly humor that keeps everyone entertained. ✅ Engaging & interactive – I don’t just talk at your guests — I involve them with fun, tasteful games and meaningful interactions that keep the energy alive. ✅ Elegant presentation – I dress to match the class and style of your wedding, blending right in with your carefully curated aesthetic. ✅ Fluent, articulate, and well-spoken ✅ Punctual and professional

We like to tailor each ceremony to the couple and make our own scripts. Ceremonies reflect what the client wants whether it is religious, casual, funny, short and sweet, you name it! We incorporate your story in a way that allows your guests to see into the journey of your relationship and make them excited to be witnessing your union.

You are the reason for Fab Weddings. I do more than learn about you--I will love you, answer any questions, calm any jitters, and reduce every possible stress related to the ceremony. All of our times together focus on YOU, your hopes and dreams, your concerns, your love. Helping couples is a great privilege, and love always wins. For Fab Weddings, this is not a business. It is a blessing. Energy, presence, grounding, lightness, depth: you deserve the best, and Fab Weddings wants the best for YOU.

“Jane was one of the best parts of our day. After my now husband heard me laughing and talking easily through my initial...” — Sarah, 1 year ago

Creating a ceremony that reflects your preferences is a collaborative process. I offer couples unlimited time with me to ensure they have the ceremony of their dreams! I will arrive at your venue no later than one hour ahead of time to ensure all last-minute details are cared for. Following your ceremony, I securely file all marriage licenses via certified mail.

“Lois is a wonderful efficient. She is organized and helped us be organized. She totally understood us and wrote us a...” — Wendy K., 11 months ago