The Marriage Minister

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Prices start at $300

Packages

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10% off all services

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About The Marriage Minister

The Marriage Minister

Owner Officiant

James (Jim) SpaltenThe Marriage Minister is an award winning officiant service that serves all of Arizona. With the help of my wife and assistant Kathy we write and officiate ceremonies tailored to your vision. Whether you want a religious, non-religious, or an interfaith service we can craft a ceremony that you, family and friends will remember for a lifetime. We are versed on many unity ceremonies, handfasting, candle, lasso and arras and many interfaith traditions. Check out our feature in VoyagePhoenix magazine.

It's the little things that make the biggest difference. Listening goes along way. Like rewriting a ceremony until it's what you want. Answering a question that you may think is silly. There is no such thing as a silly question. This is a day you may have dreamed of growing up. You have met the person you want to grow old with, to make memories with. Here you are. It has to be nothing short of perfect. Kathy and I are here to make that day a reality. If you ask us what has kept us together for almost 40 years we'll tell you what has worked for us We love sharing our philosophy. Finding the right officiant is as important as the right venue.

In three words: Creative, Flexible, Honest

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Other
  • Spiritual
  • Wiccan

The Marriage Minister packages

Cool Summer Deal

Description

10% off all of our officiant services. Near or far

What’s included
  • All inclusive ceremony, travel, meet ups etc.

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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3 reviews

  • CE

    Chienna & E.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 9, 2026

    Great service!

    We found James Spalten on Zola, and from our very first conversation, he impressed us with his warm personality and professionalism. He is an excellent communicator, speaks well, and has a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Communication throughout the process was seamless. James and his wife were organized, responsive, and easy to work with. They took the time to collaborate with us and understand exactly how we wanted our ceremony to be. We especially appreciated that they offered different ceremony styles—non-religious, semi-religious, or fully religious—allowing us to choose the option that best reflected our preferences. On our wedding day, James delivered a beautiful ceremony. He spoke eloquently, made everyone feel comfortable, and created a meaningful experience for us and our guests. He was friendly, personable, and truly a pleasure to work with. We were also honored to be their 101st wedding ceremony! We are so grateful to have had James officiate our special day and highly recommend him to any couple looking for a thoughtful, professional, and engaging wedding officiant.

    James Spalten•Jun 9, 2026

    Chienna and Edwin, we can't thank you enough. Not only for your kind words but for letting us be part of this new and exciting part of your lives. This honor is never taken for granted. We are grateful to for leading us into our next 100. I truly loved listening to your heartfelt vows, that's why I always keep tissues handy, not only for you but for me as well. May God bless and keep you both, your family and friends. Jim and Kathy

  • RS

    Rashanda S.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 20, 2025

    Bride

    From the moment we first spoke with The Marriage Minister, we knew we had found the perfect officiant for our wedding. Their communication style was consistently considerate and respectful, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was simply incredible - the ceremony they crafted for us was truly memorable and incredibly special. Our son was included in a meaningful way, and the words they spoke reflected our love story in such a personal way that had our friends and family feeling truly connected to our commitment. We have made lifelong friends with The Marriage Minister, and their care and professionalism was bar none. Our day would not have been the same with any other minister. We are forever grateful for the time they took to get to know us and our love, making the ceremony feel so intimate and meaningful for all who attended.

  • J

    Joy

    Rating: 5
    •Aug 28, 2025

    Professional and pleasant!

    Jim is great officiant! He is prompt at showing up at the time requested in attire appropriate for each occasion. Jim listens and executes your requests. He keeps the ceremony moving along in a calm and peaceful manner that’ll make your special day pleasant!

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We are now well over 100 weddings. On May 29th. 2026 we officially hit 100. We celebrated with the couple giving the a certificate and a $100 gift cart to Amazon.
The Marriage Minister has been serving couple for over 3 years. James has been officiating ceremonies for about 5 years.
Absolutely. My wife Kathy has been instrumental in writing ceremonies loved by all of our couples. All of our ceremonies are written around the responses we get from our couples questionnaire.
We love rehearsals. It is included in our Tucson ceremonies if we are available. I think there was one time we couldn't accommodate a rehearsal. We do charge for travel in the Phoenix area ($50.00).
That could be called a Vow Renewal ceremony or a re-commitment ceremony. Either way yes, of course.
We don't require premarital counseling, that is truly an individual thing. It is important to know who you want to spend the rest of your life with by the time you have contacted me. I do counsel. However I am not a licensed therapist. I can offer to you what has kept Kathy and I together for almost 40 years. We often get asked "How do you do it?" We're happy to share our success.