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Life's Celebrations

Life's Celebrations

Belleville, IL
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    Sarah Z. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Great Officiant!

    Cris was great to work with, from our first zoom interview until the ceremony. During the initial interview, he was extremely organized and answered every question we had and we felt very secure in our choice of having him as our officiant. The ceremony script that he sent to us was perfect as is, but he was willing to make any changes that we may have needed. He was very clear that it was our wedding and he wanted us to have the ceremony that we wanted. Highly recommended!

    Life's Celebrations's reply:

    I so enjoyed being chosen to be the one join you and Scott in marriage and share such a special time with your family and friends

    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with other couples on Wedding Wire

    And by the way….I love doing baby blessing ceremonies should you and Scott be blessed in the future!!
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    Joseph Y. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Great officiant!

    Cris was great! He gave a very professional and heartfelt ceremony, was on the ball about marriage license and music for the ceremony, and was very responsive to our questions as well as changes we had to make to the ceremony.

    Life's Celebrations's reply:

    Joseph and Diana, I was honored to be chosen to help the two of you have the wedding ceremony you truly deserved and I was so pleased to get such compliments from your family and friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! I wish you guys an amazing life together!
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    Erin W. Sent on 11/18/2023
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    October wedding with Cris

    Cris is the best of the best! From the time you hire him to the time you have your wedding he works so hard to meet with you and personalize your ceremony to get it exactly how you want it! He has been doing this for a long time and it shows! He is very knowledgeable and provides religious and non-religious options for your ceremony. He works hard to get to know you as a couple and works that into the ceremony. He is wonderful to work with, has a great sense of humor and is reliable. Look no further and book him ASAP!
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    Emily R. Sent on 11/12/2023
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    Highly Recommend

    Cris was fantastic! He was great to work with and our ceremony was hit! The planning process was smooth and easy. Cris was very organized and knows what he is doing. He also worked well our venue coordinator and the DJ to make sure the ceremony went perfectly. He is funny, personable, and professional. We received so many compliments from our family and friends. I highly recommend choosing Cris to be apart of your special day!!
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    Ashley J. Sent on 08/11/2023
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    Highly Recommend!

    We loved working with Cris! He’s got ceremonies down to a science, and will work with you to customize them to your liking. He gives you plenty of options and ideas as well! From our first zoom call to day of ceremony, it was such a pleasant experience & he did a great job!
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    Andrea D. Sent on 05/23/2023
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    One of best parts of our wedding day!

    Cris was absolutely amazing to work with! He was professional, knowledgeable, and quickly answered all of our questions. He facilitated a BEAUTIFUL ceremony that was unique to us and perfect in every way. Everyone I talked to at our reception commented on how wonderful our ceremony was!
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    Allye W. Sent on 03/19/2023
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    Great Experience!

    We were in search for an officiant and found Cris on the Knot. After the first meeting via Zoom we booked with Cris. He was very professional and made the entire process easy explaining different parts and listening to what we wanted our ceremony to be. We liked that we were able to read through the ceremony and Cris provided us a couple different readings until we found the one we liked. We also now have a copy of our ceremony for keepsakes as well. It was nice walking into our rehearsal and him having it all together and running it very smoothly. He is also VERY responsive, which is great during the wedding planning process! We can’t thank Cris enough for being our officiant! If you are in need of an officiant, we would highly recommend Cris!
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    Brittany Sent on 01/31/2023
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    Personal and Guidance

    Where do I even start! Hiring Cris was one of easiest and best choices my husband and I made for our wedding. Our first meeting to discuss what we wanted for our ceremony we were kind of clueless. Cris helped explain everything and gave so many options to make our ceremony more about our relationship. From there we played with the contents of the ceremony to make it ours. For us we wanted something personal, little religion, with lots of laughter. And that is exactly what our ceremony was. So many guests have expressed our ceremony is one of their favorites because of Cris.
    I was so stressed about the actual ceremony part but Cris made the process so easy. We cannot thank him enough for making our wedding so special to us.

    He even helps with the after! Planning a wedding is already a lot but after you get the marriage license he takes care of the rest and gives you tips on name changing! Everything even after the wedding has been a breeze because of Cris!
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    Megan L. Sent on 11/16/2022
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    Amazing! Best ceremony I could have asked for

    Cris is amazing. our ceremony was beautifully written and we got so many compliments on how personalized it was. Not only that, he was always available when I had questions and helped me go through the name change process after the wedding. He really went above and beyond
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    Lindsey Sent on 10/15/2022
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    Professional & Very Responsive

    Cris was a delight to work with from day one. We had a zoom meeting with him to go over our expectations and he told us a bit about how the ceremony typically goes. He customized his service to our liking and never judged our choices or went off script. He has a ton of experience in the industry, something like 800+ weddings he has officiated. He knows what he's doing and made our wedding day that much better! You don't ever have to worry with Cris, he was punctual, professional and kept our guests entertained throughout the entire ceremony. We had several compliments after our wedding about how engaging he was and no one ever felt bored during our ceremony. Thank you so much Cris! 💓
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    Erica O. Sent on 10/26/2022
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    Wonderful Officiant! 10/10 would recommend

    Cris was fabulous! In the beginning, we had a zoom call with a handout he provided that explained the flow of the ceremony, along with different options for the unity part of our ceremony. He sent out a detailed questionnaire about how we met, what our plans are, memories, etc. that he used to create our ceremony. He then drafted it up and was willing to change it however many times we needed until we were happy. He always responded to my emails within an hour of me sending one. We had several guests speak to him afterwards about how great he was. He was flexible with scheduling our rehersal with the venue as well. 10/10 experience and would recommend to others!
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    Allie B. Sent on 10/12/2022
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    Absolutely amazing to work with

    Cris is an absolutely amazing!
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    Alli Z. Sent on 06/19/2022
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    Cris was amazing!

    Cris was so wonderful to work with! We booked him fairly early on and nailed down a general idea of what we wanted for the day. A few months before the wedding we finalized everything and he was very accommodating with all of our requests. The ceremony was perfect and he told our story exactly the way we would’ve wanted it told! Loved Cris and definitely recommend him to other couples. :)
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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 05/31/2022
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    Wonderful Experience!

    Cris was absolutely wonderful to work with. My wife and I were coming from different religious backgrounds and we didn’t want either element to overpower the other in the ceremony and he did a beautiful job blending it all together. Cris also met with us as much as we needed to review the drafts he created, and made any changes we requested in a prompt manner. He made suggestions to us when we asked for it and was always available for questions when they arose.
    Above all, Cris was efficient. He made sure we knew timelines and what to expect during the rehearsal and ceremony which was such a relief in the planning process. All we had to do was show up for both nights and he took care of the rest 😊
    He delivered a beautiful ceremony for us and our guests, and we could not be more grateful. Beyond that, he has been a great resource for us for any marriage license, name change, etc. items that we had to do in prep for the wedding and then after.
    We wholeheartedly recommend Cris!!
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    Anne L. Sent on 03/07/2022
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    Personalized & Unique

    Cris was seriously the best! I was a little hesitant about hiring someone that we didn't know. But, he listened to your story and took every detail very seriously. We had so many compliments the day of the ceremony. If you're looking for someone that will make your special day extra special; Cris is your guy.
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    Kayla M. Sent on 11/05/2021
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    So amazing!

    Cris was such a pleasure to officiate our wedding. He was so very helpful and reassuring throughout the entire process. From the planning of finding wedding readings, to the whole script for the ceremony, to even the day of nervous jitters. He made sure everything was going to go smoothly. Very professional and we are so grateful for his kind words and help throughout the journey to get us married. Thank you!!!
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    Matt M. Sent on 02/17/2022
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    Great experience

    We could not have been more pleased with Cris's services for our wedding. Communication leading up to the day was always prompt. The rehearsal was very quick and efficient. We received several compliments from our guests about his great work during the ceremony. We were able to customize what we wanted, and he did a great job of filling in the gaps for things we did not want personalized.

    Life's Celebrations's reply:

    Good Morning Matt and Amy! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your very kind words. It was such a pleasure to work with you guys and to be a part of your special day. I'm so happy that your guests found the ceremony memorable and that you guys found it memorable! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together and I hope our paths cross again if I'm blessed to work with any of your family or friends Cris
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    Emily F. Sent on 10/28/2021
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    10/10 would recommend!!

    Cris was such a pleasure to work with from the initial meeting, all the way until the ceremony. He was always so quick to respond and made it a point to make the ceremony as personal as possible. We got so many compliments on our ceremony - thanks again Cris!!!
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    Alana B. Sent on 10/12/2021
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    Incredible experience!

    Cris was so incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He made us feel comfortable and confident of our ceremony months in advance. He also did an incredible job of leading the rehearsal, even with a few (young) distractions. Our ceremony was perfect. He gave us ideas to work with for a unity element that tied our families together better than we would have ever thought to do. He added bits of humor to keep it light, but was very professional the whole time. He took care of our license following the ceremony, and because of him, we had nothing to worry about from start to finish. We were a little leary hiring our wedding officiant based off of reviews, but we could not recommend him enough. You can absolutely trust him with your wedding ceremony!
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    Alyssa V. Sent on 10/25/2021
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    Highly recommend

    Cris was absolutely amazing! We actually had the pleasure of meeting him when he married my sister and brother in law. He does an absolutely fantastic job! He really gets to know you as a couple. He did a great job at telling “ our story”. All the details and things we wanted were done with no problems. Rehearsal ran smoothly because he is always well prepared. We didn’t really know what to expect or even do and Cris lead us in the right direction. Super personal and wanted to make sure he got all the details right. Would highly recommend him !

    Life's Celebrations's reply:

    Alyssa and Derek, it was such a pleasure to catch up with the family again and be part of your big day. You guys were so much fun to work with and I loved learning about the two of you, and sharing your story with everyone present. I wish you guys a long and happy life together!
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    Monica A. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Highly Recommend!

    My husband and I can't thank Cris enough for not only being a part of our big day but also helping us afterwards with the marriage license! Planning a wedding during a pandemic wasn't the easiest thing we've ever done but we knew from our first Zoom call with you that we were in good hands. The time and thought Cris put into our ceremony helped deliver the best ceremony speech we've ever heard. You could say that I might be biased since it was for my wedding but we were told over and over by our guests that it was the best ceremony they've ever attended!

    Not only did Cris deliver an amazing ceremony speech, he was also willing to help us when we had to change venues a month before the date. Then on top of that, he met me at City Hall, a month later, to help get our Marriage License (which was "lost in the mail"). Thankfully, he was very organized and kept a copy so that they were able to use that!

    I would highly recommend Cris!
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    Brandi M. Sent on 09/15/2021
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    Outstanding Officiant!

    Cris was outstanding. He took the time to get to know us, ensure the ceremony was perfect for us, and kept us on track for writing our own vows. He came highly recommended to us and would highly recommend him for your ceremony. Thank you for being a part of our very special day!

    Life's Celebrations's reply:

    it was a wonderful and one of kind experience for me! Loved working with you guys. But for a while, I thought we were going to need to get on one of the marina boats.

    But ending the day with a rainbow, doesn't happen for everyone. Wishing you and yours a happy and long life together.
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    Amy E. Sent on 07/02/2021
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    Wonderful!

    Cris was a wonderful officiant. He is prompt to respond whether it is through text, email or phone. During our first meeting I found Cris to be personable, creative, and efficient. He set clear expectations and gave us the guidance we were hoping for. Cris is very detail orientated, he helped us achieve a nice flow for our ceremony. My family and friends loved our ceremony! It was the perfect mixture of tradition, religion, and fun with personal touches throughout. During the planning process Cris gave us a little “homework” to do with plenty of time to complete it. From the “homework” we completed Cris was able to personalize our ceremony. He sent a rough draft for approval, I found that this really helped ease my nerves for the day of the wedding because I knew what to expect. I would highly recommend Cris as an officiant!
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    Rebekah M. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Amazing Service!

    I can't express how much we loved this officiant. He was super responsive and helped make our wedding exactly what we wanted. He was also so flexible, taking on our wedding with only a couple weeks notice.
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