Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Bilingual Wedding Officiant in Florida
Marry Me Mendez is a premier bilingual wedding officiating company and premarital counseling service based in Florida. Founded by Chriselide Mendez, an ordained minister and certified officiant by the Wedding MBA, the company specializes in creating personalized, culturally inclusive ceremonies that blend English, Spanish, and Spanglish. With over three decades of experience as an intellectual property paralegal and Florida Public Notary, Chris brings professionalism and trust to every service. Recognized with Couples' Choice Awards on WeddingWire and The Knot, Marry Me Mendez offers customized ceremonies for diverse couples, including LGBT communities, destination weddings, and symbolic rituals.The company emphasizes premarital counseling through SYMBIS certification, empowering couples with tools for lasting partnerships. Every ceremony reflects the couple's unique love story, ensuring guests of all language proficiencies feel immersed in the celebration. Marry Me Mendez's commitment to excellence, cultural sensitivity, and heartfelt storytelling has made it a trusted name in Florida's wedding industry.
Services
Bilingual Ceremonies
Elopement Services
Vow Renewals
Destination Weddings
Premarital Counseling
Symbolic Rituals
Ceremony Coordination
License Filing
Rehearsal Services
Virtual Ceremonies
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Bilingual officiating in English, Spanish, and Spanglish for inclusive ceremonies
- Personalized storytelling tailored to your unique love story and traditions
- Award-winning service recognized by WeddingWire and The Knot
- Premarital counseling with SYMBIS certification for lasting partnerships
- Experienced in diverse ceremonies including LGBT, destination weddings, and rituals
Associations and certifications
- Wedding MBA
- SYMBIS
What people say
Personalized ceremonies
Bilingual expertise
Professional yet warm
Premarital counseling
Cultural sensitivity
Services
Bilingual Ceremonies
Crafting seamless bilingual ceremonies in English, Spanish, or Spanglish that engage all guests. Our services ensure cultural traditions are honored while making complex language transitions feel natural. Couples receive customized scripts that reflect their heritage and love story.
Premarital Counseling
SYMBIS-certified counseling sessions designed to strengthen relationships before marriage. We focus on communication, conflict resolution, and shared values through structured programs tailored to each couple's needs and goals.
Destination Weddings
Travel-ready officiating services for weddings worldwide. We handle cultural adaptations, local paperwork requirements, and logistics coordination to ensure flawless ceremonies in any location, with transparent cost breakdowns.
Vow Renewals
Custom vow renewal services celebrating milestone anniversaries. Our ceremonies incorporate personal history, achievements, and future aspirations while maintaining the emotional depth of the original commitment.
Symbolic Rituals
Incorporating meaningful rituals like sand ceremonies, candle lighting, and cultural practices into modern weddings. Each ritual is explained contextually to enhance guest understanding and engagement during the ceremony.
People
Chriselide Mendez
Wedding Officiant & Owner
Ordained minister with Wedding MBA certification and SYMBIS premarital counseling expertise. Over 30 years as an intellectual property paralegal and Florida Public Notary. Specializes in bilingual ceremonies blending English, Spanish, and Spanglish for diverse couples.
Questions
Do you offer bilingual ceremonies in languages other than English and Spanish?
While our primary focus is English/Spanish bilingual ceremonies, we can incorporate key phrases or cultural elements from other languages through customized scripting.
Can you officiate non-religious ceremonies?
Yes, we specialize in non-denominational ceremonies that focus on personal values, cultural traditions, and the couple's unique love story.
What areas do you serve for destination weddings?
We officiate weddings worldwide, with domestic travel within the US and international services requiring additional travel arrangements.
Do you provide premarital counseling for same-sex couples?
Yes, we offer inclusive SYMBIS-certified counseling for all couples regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
What symbolic rituals do you commonly perform?
Popular rituals include sand ceremonies, candle lighting, hand-fasting, jumping the broom, and breaking the glass, with customization options available.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weekend weddings, with shorter notice availability sometimes possible for weekday or off-season dates.
