A More Perfect Union - Hope Mirlis

Couldn’t Have Chosen a Better Officiant!

From our very first conversation, we knew we were in great hands. She was warm, professional, responsive, and made the entire process feel so easy. Even when the weather forced us to make some last-minute changes on our wedding day, she was incredibly flexible and helped everything continue without added stress. The ceremony itself felt natural, heartfelt, and truly reflected us as a couple. We laughed, we cried, and most importantly, we were able to be completely present in the moment. She brought such a calming and positive energy to the day, and we couldn’t have chosen a better person to officially marry us. If you’re looking for an officiant who is caring, dependable, and genuinely invested in making your ceremony feel special, we highly recommend her. We’ll always be grateful that she was part of such an unforgettable moment in our lives!

Amazing Officiant!

Hope was the officiant for our wedding and was the perfect decision for us! My partner and I are of different ethnicities and different religions. We struggled finding an officiant because we wanted 1) a neutral third-party; that 2) could provide a secular service; while 3) also incorporating some cultural aspects (e.g. Jewish breaking of the glass). That is a pretty tight line to walk, but Hope was incredibly thoughtful and flexible in her approach. We felt comfortable right away and well-understood during our exchanges. Hope nailed it pretty much on her first draft, and finalizing the ceremony was one of the most seamless parts of our planning. On the day of, Hope’s execution was amazing! We loved seeing her words come to life and she was one of the most talked about parts of our wedding. Our guests were impressed with her presence, her writing, and the atmosphere that she created to honor our relationship. We loved working with Hope and would highly recommend her for your wedding!

My wife and I feel really lucky that we found Hope. She helped us with both our premarital counseling and our wedding ceremony, and from the beginning she made us feel so comfortable and supported. What makes Hope special is that she genuinely cares. She took the time to really get to know us as individuals and as a couple, and our conversations with her often went beyond just planning a ceremony. She asked thoughtful questions, helped us reflect on our relationship, and made the whole experience feel meaningful and personal. When it came to the wedding itself, she was there for us every step of the way. She listened, communicated, guided us, and made sure the ceremony felt like us. On the day of the wedding, she was such a calming and supportive presence. Hope truly went above and beyond for us, and we will always remember how kind she was to us during such a special time in our lives. We could not recommend her more.

Hope was recommended to us by our DJ, Brent Fierro (empanadamn), and what a recommendation that was. I had no idea how much help Hope would be in our process. She is a true professional who brings the energy & enthusiasm & poise. She worked closely with us across many virtual meetings to ensure our ceremony included everything we wanted and nothing we didn't. By the time we got to the ceremony, I felt like Hope had a really good sense of the both of our personalities and that made it all the more special. Hope guided us through 5 or 6 revisions of our public vows, providing firm yet constructive criticism on each individual one. Many of our guests have highlighted our vows as the most beautiful part of the evening, which was a vision we outlined to Hope right from the start. Hope made sure we were grounded and walked us through a short meditation right before the ceremony. She ensured that we were fed after returning from photography during our cocktail hour (see 3rd picture). And she took care of our marriage license with no issues. Best in the business and highly recommend!!!

Hope is the absolute best! From our first introductory call, we knew we were in great hands. She made us feel comfortable to be ourselves right away. Throughout the entire process, we felt genuinely supported and cared for. We felt confident Hope would tell our love story in a way that felt authentic and true to us. On the big day, Hope brought a calming and grounding presence, which meant so much amidst all the excitement. Our ceremony was everything we had hoped for and more. So many of our guests came up to us afterward to tell us how incredible the ceremony was and how deeply they could feel the love in the room. We are forever grateful that Hope was such an important part of our wedding day. Thank you for giving us a ceremony we'll cherish for the rest of our lives!