Chriselide, We like to think that finding genuine, loving, compassionate, intuitive beings isn't hard. It's natural for us to practice intentionality, makinh sure that we focus on inclusion and accessibility in all the things we do together, both ASA couple and individuals. However, we never expect this of others, knowing that we are all on our own journeys. It is refreshing that across a digital and physical divide of 1000 miles you made what has been an ordeal before you a priceless memory afterwards. Your attention to detail, your selflessness and patience, your humor and wittiness, and your general knowledgeable nature make you INVALUABLE. God only knows where you will go but it will be most definitely to the aid of those who need you most. Plus, your just so cute and honest and gracious and we think some of the guests really feel in love with you too! (Remember when the kept trying to come up at the beach and later on they told us they wanted to talk to you but we're scared, lol). Anywho, the actual review, right? Usefulness: A well of knowledge; Avid researcher so she will look up different things to accommodate (any and all) requests. Even if you decide not to go with her, she provides resources and tips for navigating the narrative process. Prompt and thorough. Follows up and provides encouragement/support without your asking. Affordability: You get what you pay for. She has a package that fits every need to from a simple civil ceremony to a multiple religion ceremony. She customized your ceremony to fit your needs and asks questions to make sure you don't miss anything. Quality: Top tier. She understands and intuits the needs of others so this is what you are actually paying for. She a generously loving person and so this reflects in the services she provides to you! Her website is through and explanatory, she is clear and concise in her communication, and she's a workaholic so she available virtually wherever. Accessibility: She makes suggestions about how to alter or accommodate the special needs of guests, if any. She's also available by text, phone, email, zoom, and in person. Personality: Super sweet and funny. Young at heart, and a giver by nature. She's beautiful, forthcoming, honest, and thoughtful. If you are looking for someone who cares for everyone they meet, she's the one. Style (Customization): She super customized our wedding (if you want one of a kind officiating that isn't cookie cutter, look no more) and accommodated a sand ceremony that incorporated our son, a beach name scrawling with a poetry reading, special declaration/vows script, and did it all on like a days notice. She can do impromptu/short notice ceremonies and since she researchers and creates everything from scratch, your getting GREAT quality work. Location: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Gables (and likely more areas!) Language(s): English, Spanish, Creole Thank you so much for making our day so special. Wouldn't have been the same without you! read more

BLESSED! My husband and I wanted to renew our 20th anniversary vows on the beach in Miami and the one aspect we worried about the most was choosing an officiant. After all, the ceremony is THE most important part of a wedding ceremony or vow renewal and having to choose an officiant from several states away isn't ideal as you can't meet in person. I stumbled upon Chriselide's website by chance and the moment I saw her twinkling eyes,I knew I had to look no further. For me, eyes are the window to our souls and her eyes radiated love, affection, compassion, joy and warmth so I knew her soul would be just as beautiful and I was right about that. From the moment we first spoke on the phone - her kind, gentle voice put me at ease immediately - I knew we had found a gem and I knew we were in capable, exceptional hands with Chris. In the time leading up to the vow renewal, she was in touch, reachable and really took the time to learn about our 25 year love story so that the ceremony was not generic, but instead, very personal to us and our journey. We met Chris in person for the first time about 10 minutes before our ceremony and when she took me in her arms for a warm, welcoming embrace, the connection that I felt with her from afar was solidified in that moment. My husband was a little nervous in the hours leading up to the vow ceremony but even he was instantly at ease upon meeting Chris. The setting, the beach, the weather - all of it was beautiful, but the most beautiful part of our ceremony were the words Chris spoke to us. There were laughs, there were tears (and I am NOT a crier but she even moved me to tears) and there were wonderful memories recalled as Chris took us down memory lane our 25 year history of love - speaking of tender moments we had shared throughout the years, retelling our funny stories and reminding us that we overcame some significant challenges in our relationship by relying on our love, faith and commitment to each other and to our family. Chris is a beautiful soul inside and out. It is clear that she values the important things in life - love, commitment, family, faith - and truly finds joy in celebrating those things with the world around her. Not only will you not be disappointed in choosing Chris, you will walk away feeling deeply moved and blessed that you had the privilege to meet her, work with her and be a part of "the essence of Chris". She truly is a gift from God and although we live thousands of miles apart, she is a part of us that we will always cherish. Thank you Chris - you are one special soul!! read more

With so many working parts of a wedding, you wouldn't think the officiant would be just as important as the dress. I haven't been to many weddings before, but Chris delivered an experience and service like I've never had (and I'm super happy it happened to be my wedding lol). First off, she made sure we had a sit down to go over the day, she gave great suggestions from her previous experience which helped for the big day! I told her a few key details about our love story and mentioned I'd like to have a special thanks for those who were most special to us. I swear I didn't give her much, but the way she carried the ceremony was one to be in awe of. She is so well spoken and delivers her message clearly. The words she spoke over my marriage were so touching and inspiring. I already was emotional, but she had both my husband and I just continuously crying in happiness. A great touch she added was the printing of our vows and handing them to us when the time called for. She really just gives a personal touch like no other! She even offers to mail in your license! This is customer service you can't pay for or even try to put a dollar amount on. My wedding was soo amazing and Chris was a big part in making it happen. read more

Preparing for your perfect day can be highly stressful, and finding the perfect vendors can be quite an obstacle. Coming across Chriselide Mendez was an extreme pleasure, and we are grateful to have met her. My now wife and I were unsure of the right officiant to choose, and we didn't know any personally, so we were hesitant to book someone we hadn't known. Chriselide is the type of person that the first time you meet her, you feel like you've known her for many years. She takes the time to get to know and truly understand you and your mate. She even reached out to us before the wedding day to meet and talk. We filled out surveys tailored to understanding me and my wife's love, and it felt very personable. Christelide made things easy as soon as we connected with her, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant. She is warm and very kind and an overall breath of fresh air. Thank you for contributing to the happiness and success of our day. I hope I only go down this marriage road once, but if I could do it again, we would book her over and over. To anyone looking for an officiant, don't look any further and book Christelide Mendez! read more

Chris was the best decision we made for our wedding ceremony. She created a personalized, heartfelt experience that perfectly reflected who we are as a couple -- blending spirituality, emotion, joy, and just the right touch of humor. As a wedding officiant, Chris was warm, professional, and truly invested in making our day unforgettable. Our guests loved the ceremony, and we felt supported and celebrated every step of the way. We highly recommend her to any couple looking for a unique, meaningful, and memorable ceremony. Thank you, Chris, for making our day so special! Reseña de Wendy & José Luis Vásquez Boda - 3 de mayo de 2025 ¡Chris fue la mejor elección para nuestra ceremonia de boda! Nos preparó una ceremonia personalizada llena de amor, emoción, toques espirituales y momentos divertidos que jamás olvidaremos. Como oficiante de bodas, fue profesional, cercana y estuvo presente en cada detalle. Nuestros invitados quedaron encantados, y nosotros más que felices. La recomendamos al 100% a todas las parejas que buscan una ceremonia única y con alma. ¡Gracias, Chris, por hacer nuestro día inolvidable! read more

"We couldn't have asked for a more perfect officiant for our special day! Chris went above and beyond to make our wedding ceremony truly memorable. From the moment we first met and spoke with Chris, we knew we were in good hands. Her warm and calming presence immediately put us at ease during the planning process. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, which resulted in a ceremony that felt personal and heartfelt. On our wedding day, Chris delivered a beautiful and touching ceremony that had both us and our guests teary-eyed with happiness. Her words were eloquent, and her delivery was flawless. Ms. Mendez managed to strike the perfect balance between traditional elements and our unique personalities, making the ceremony feel both meaningful and uniquely "us." We are incredibly grateful for her professionalism, warmth, and expertise. She played an integral role in making our wedding day a dream come true. If you're looking for an officiant who truly cares about creating a memorable and meaningful ceremony, we wholeheartedly recommend Chris Mendez. We love her for making our day so special!" read more

The Johnson's would like to thank Chris Mendez @MarryMeMendez for providing outstanding Officiant services prior to, during and after our wedding day. We had to fire our original officiant a month before our wedding , but we didn't panic though because God works in mysterious ways and he lead us to Chris Mendez @MarryMeMendez! From our first conversation we felt the good vibes and positive energy. She was welcoming, punctual, professional, she answered all of our questions, gave us a ton of information and this was all before we booked her. We didn't want the our first time meeting our Officiant to be on our wedding day. So she offered to meet us for brunch so we can catch up and get to know each other. It was great! That's when we knew we had a winner. On wedding day she was beautiful and delivered an even more beautiful ceremony that was tailored to our story. She spoke clearly, incorporated some fun humor and was inspiring. All in all we were very happy with the officant services she provided and would recommend her to anyone looking for Officiant services. Thank you Ms. Mendez, we love you! read more

Where do I begin... My now husband and I searched near and far for who we felt would be best for fit our special day. We interviewed lots of people lol. We stumbled across Chris via Instagram, I reached out and she responded right away to schedule a consultation. My husband is not the easiest to persuade, but after talking to her, we both agreed that she was THE ONE! Funny thing is, she was the furthest in distance away from us. We decided that whatever the cost would be for travel and lodging, she's our officiant. From booking, to her saying "you may now kiss your bride", Chris showed an unmatched amount of support all the way through. She was very patient with tailoring our wedding just the way we liked it. Most of all, she was always available, just a email or call away. We booked her as our officiant, but she is family. She has a great spirit and that's something you don't let go of. Thank you so much Chris! With much Love, The Murdocks read more

We don't even know where to start- Chris was AMAZING! And not just in a professional manner- she has such a beautiful aura about her that just gives you such comfort and trust. I knew from the first meeting with her that we had made the best choice. My husband and I weren't very creative and needed a ton of guidance, and she was basically like 'no problem, here's what I suggest....here's a great option...let me do this for you..." and she executed effortless. We were so surprised with how she spoke so deeply and sincerely about us in the ceremony- it felt as if she's been with us since the day we met! Like are we related??? How do you know us so well LOL. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts- I wish to give you ALL your flowers while you are here on earth and highly recommend anyone that is looking for a sincere, heartfelt, and loving person to officiate your union. I feel like I've made a new friend for life- LOVE YOU CHRIS!! read more

From the time we found Chris' IG page, everything felt right. We, immediately, scheduled a virtual meeting and we instantly felt reassured that she was the right person to officiate our wedding. She was professional, inviting but most of all she was down to earth like we are. We wanted someone who understood our wants and needs for our ceremony, and Chris delivered beyond our expectations. Even when there was a hiccup with our marriage license due to us, Chris handled the situation with the utmost professionalism and kept us calm and at ease the entire time. We couldn't have picked a better person to officiate our wedding with such satisfaction. We wholeheartedly recommend Chris for your next wedding and tell her Neek & Nell sent you ;) Check out our wedding videos for yourself: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiybdtIHlY2tVoBatGQUNEEKEHHkcllmb read more

My hubby and I were in search of the "Right" Officiant. One that we did not know. Long story short, we went to a Bridal Expo and ran into Chris and the connection was warm, and caring. Definitely not pushy! We booked her and the passion and professionalism she put into making sure we were calm and ready made the experience with her magical! The Ceremony was perfect with her there by our sides. She has a gift and I pray those that are looking and read this, please put your mind at ease and know you have ran across this site for a reason! Chris is the right officiant to marry you! Thank you for the before and after work you put into making our day so special, valued and Blessed! May God bless you with desires of your heart! #BestOfficiantEver! read more

What a treat it was to have you officiate our wedding. I first met you at the only bridal expo I went to, and your energy was just so exuberant and loving. You were the first vendor I booked, and ever since we first chatted, we connected. You saw the vision of what we wanted, and communicated so effectively. Not only did you look beautiful that night and speak from the heart, but you also recorded our vows for us, which was a very sweet surprise. I knew I wanted those recorded somehow and although the video guys probably got some of it, just to have them perfectly heard, and close-up is perfection. Thank you so much for an incredible Ceremony and for getting our license so fast! #hitched #weddingvendors #weddingofficiant read more

Chris was absolutely amazing! She gets to know the bride and groom extremely well and is there for anything you need. She is there for the bride every step of the way and is willing to give a helping hand if you need it. She is there if you are stressing and need to vent and is very easy to work with. My husband and I met her to go over our ceremony layout one afternoon which was nice to meet her and go over all the details. My husband family is Spanish so we decided on doing the bilingual ceremony and it couldn't have been more perfect. Chris is caring, funny, sweet and so much more. If you are looking for an Officant do no hesitant to book her for your wedding, you won't regret it! read more

Chris is an incredible person, as well as being an incredible professional in her field. We were looking to have a personalized, simple but special ceremony and that's what Chris offered us, I love the fact that she is bilingual, she made us feel very comfortable. She was there for any questions I had, she helped me with a lot of patience and professionalism with each of those doubts. She took care of all the paperwork, we just had to enjoy the beautiful moment. For real this woman is really amazing !!, if I could I would give her 10 stars, even more. Thank you very much Chris for making our wedding such a wonderful day. I totally recommend her services, you will not regret it. read more

We had the best experience using her service . she came on time to our wedding and matched our theme . she also help us along the way when there was a flood in Florida and all of your guest flights was canceled she contacted me and let me know Everything was fine and the weather wasn't as bad as the news said . and I was able to tell my guest with confidence to continue to rebook their flights . she also allowed me to ship my broom to her house that me and my husband jump doing our Cermony it was a very nice and great experience. read more

After searching months for an officiant, we found Chris. We knew she was our officiant within 5 minutes of our consultation. She was professional and thorough. She took the time to learn about us and about our wedding. We were able to contact her for advice and recommendations. She was not just our officiant, but also a great consultant throughout the entire wedding process. Our wedding would not be same without her. She curated a unique, memorable ceremony for us. We are forever grateful to her. read more

Where do I even start?! Chris was helpful from day 1. Always right at my finger tips for any question or concern. She was genuinely concerned with our day being special and unique to us. She is familiar with every tradition and very adaptable to any idea we had! She made our wedding ceremony unforgettable and we are absolutely over the moon with our experience as it exceeded all expectations. Our guests keep raving about her and how perfect the ceremony way. Just beautiful all around! read more

Keen, prompt, kind, and extremely patient, are just a few words that I would use to describe Chris. She was the best officiant we could have chose. She made the process easy for us from beginning to end. Always available and willing to give information, even if it had nothing to do with officiating. She really made it an easier process for us and relieved a lot of the wedding stress. A must book! read more

Troy and I want to thank you for all your help and your services for our special day. You were AWESOME and very patient as we got through our rehearsal and the ceremony. You being there was like part of our family and because of that, it was easy to work with you. You are very kind and I will always love and appreciate you. Thank you for EVERYTHING! read more