People ask what my style is and it always feels like a hard question to answer. Hopefully the comments below from persons whom I consider life-long friends, give a sense of who I am. I may have a ‘style,’ but my aim is to just love. I show love by caring about the details and being prepared, whether it’s family, friends or you. I am so grateful for the couples who have trusted me for their wedding prep and on their big day!
“Pastor Rich was EVERYTHING we could have asked for in an officiant. He is so incredibly kind, attentive, and made our ceremony so special and personal. He doesn’t make the ceremony about him, all about you and your future spouse. No showiness, no charades as we saw in other officiants we interviewed, all genuine and full of love. We had many guests asking us how long we knew Pastor Rich, because the way he delivered our ceremony was so personal and not in the least generic. Little did they know we had just met him during wedding planning. Pastor Rich makes sure he includes what is important to you whether that be your faith, your story, any details etc and includes these pieces in your ceremony in a way that is so heartfelt. We absolutely loved him and would recommend him to anyone looking for a officiant that makes the entire room feel surrounded by your love. All our love, Pastor Rich!! Kelly & Steve posted 05/09/2022 by Kelly C
I can’t describe in words how great Pastor Rich has been to my husband and I. We had to find a new pastor with two weeks to go to our wedding. Pastor Rich stepped up relaxed the situation and did an OUTSTANDING job. He met with us once for only one hour long and picked up on our personalities and what we visioned our ceremony to be like. Pastor rich was organized, professional, very welcoming and also VERY reasonable on price. He even learned how to say some words in Italian for us:) I wouldn’t look any further for a Pastor – thank you again! Marissa D. and Jim C. (below)
Pastor Rich is such a wonderful person and it was so great to work with him. My husband and I booked him right on the spot after meeting him. He made our ceremony feel so intimate and spoke so beautifully. We received so many compliments from our guests on the job Pastor Rich had done. Thank you for everything, Pastor Rich! Jessica D
Best experience of the wedding! Could not have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding. From beginning to ending Pastor Rich made the process so easy, very open to any of our ideas and dealing with a difficult groom who was extremely nervous. Every guest said that they have not heard such a beautiful message and delivery at a wedding like Pastor Rich did. Thank You so much Pastor Rich for making is easily one of the most memorable days of our lives! Maryann M
The Wedding Studio, Schaumburg IL
My husband and I could not be any happier with Pastor Rich Rubietta!!! He officiated our wedding at The Morton Arboretum. From the first day of our communication Pastor Rich has been organized, easy to reach and very responsive as well as caring! Very attentive throughout the getting to know us process and questionnaire. He has attention to detail and poured his heart into making our religious ceremony so memorable! Meeting Pastor Rich and having our rehearsal was very enjoyable and fun, and he walked us every step of the way through the procession. He is punctual and his suggestions and ideas were so helpful and creative! Pastor Rich is appropriately humorous and fun and we enjoyed that in him!! Our ceremony was perfect!! We received so many compliments from our guests!! We absolutely recommend Pastor Rich to all engaged couples!! God Bless and thank you!! Roxana and Dan
| An Absolutely Fantastic Officiant!! |
| We had the honor of having Pastor Rich be the officiant at our wedding this October. We couldn’t have chosen anyone better! I was pretty skeptical at first of finding an officiant online, it seemed so impersonal and kind of cold. However my apprehension completely disappeared when we first met Rich over coffee. Pastor Rich is an incredibly warm, kind-hearted, and open individual who is also a very experienced and knowledgeable wedding officiant. Pastor Rich made sure every step along the way was about us and what we wanted our wedding to be. He executed all the details of our ceremony just as we’d imagined and was a significant calming presence to our entire wedding party, especially the to the groom. Again, it couldn’t have been better. Thank you Rich, for everything…Sarah and Grant Gibson |
“We both feel extremely lucky that we found Pastor Rich to perform our wedding ceremony. He created such an atmosphere of both reverence for the event as well as familiar humor that we felt as if we were being married by a long time family friend.” Megan and Ryan mryan7686@yahoo.com
“Reverend Rich brings a warm and welcoming presence to a wedding ceremony. He makes everyone feel comfortable, particularly at an interfaith ceremony. It was my pleasure to work with him and I would highly recommend him for your wedding.” Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld Beth Chaverim Humanistic Jewish Community in Deerfield, IL
“My husband and I clicked with Pastor Rich the very first time we met him. When our wedding came, he was very patient at the rehearsal and helped to make sure we were comfortable with how the ceremony would go. Everything he said was so beautiful and really helped set the mood for the wedding. Everyone loved him and talks about how friendly he was. We are so grateful that we found someone like Pastor Rich, to join our two families.” Katie and Jose keschmidt223@comcast.net
Pastor Rich was the perfect choice to preside over our wedding. He took time to direct us through the areas of the ceremony that we had not previously thought about and brought a welcome personal touch to the proceedings. Several of our guests were interested in using his services in the future due to the success of our event. Fran and Zenko fran@medikmark.com
2025
Pastor Rich was great, he did so much to make our wedding day wonderful. Everything was seamless, he is so personable and it felt like he really knew us as a couple. Would recommend! Emma D 5.0. 12/21/2025
Pastor Rich is a wonderful pastor. He was very accommodating, listened to our requests, and is incredibly personable. He is a great orator and is gifted at crafting and excellent ceremony. He is excellent and highly recommend him. All the guests thought he was incredible and did a great job. Kelsey B 5.0. 11/23/2025
Pastor Rich was incredible for our wedding day and ceremony! Would highly recommend! Jayapriya P 5.0. 11/03/2025
Pastor Rich did a wonderful job officiating our wedding. He was warm, professional, and made the ceremony feel personal and meaningful. We’re so grateful for how smoothly everything went and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind and thoughtful officiant. J. C. 5.0. 11/03/2025
Pastor Rich did an amazing job at our wedding. He is willing to work with you and gives you great ideas. I’d recommend Rich to anyone! Riley G 5.0 11/01/2025
Pastor Rich was fantastic! He curtailed the ceremony to exactly what we wanted. He was compassionate and made us comfortable and erased any nervousness we had. I would highly recommend him. David O 5.0 11/01/2025
We can’t imagine anyone other than Pastor Rich officiating our wedding. Our guests raved afterwards about his storytelling. Pastor Rich had a unique ability to weave heartfelt stories throughout a beautiful Christian ceremony. We had one guest say “it was the most beautiful ceremony she has ever seen”. We recommend Pastor Rich whole-heartedly! Doug K 5.0. 10/29/2025
Pastor Rich is an amazing wedding officiant: professional, kind, tremendously curious, companionate and funny. He was a calming presence that helped us navigate the stress of the D-Day. We were really touched when we met with him, so he could learn about our love story and what motivated us to take the leap. This love story was so beautifully recounted to the audience during our wedding ceremony that we both cried. Chose Pastor Rich if you want a heartfelt homage to your love! Joris E. 5.0. 1/06/2025
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding in August 2024. We had a great experience with him from start to finish. He was so helpful with our rehearsal and helped make us comfortable for the big day. He took the time to get to know us and personalize our ceremony fittingly and even had great recommendations to make the ceremony unique! We had many compliments from our guests and would highly recommend him! Jessica B. 5.0. 1/02/2025
Kiley B. 5.0. 1/01/2025
Honestly, Pastor Rich was a huge part of why our wedding felt so perfect. He makes each ceremony so uniquely personal and memorable. We had guests asking if he was one of our childhood pastors that we flew in from out of state because of how deeply he seemed to know us and care. We also had an extremely diverse guest list with many different religions and cultures and he made sure to be respectful and honor all of our guests in a way that felt like it not only encompassed what we wanted to portray, but warmly encouraged others to feel included. It was everything I could have wanted from one of the sweetest and kindest people you could ever hope to meet. Kiley B. 5.0. 1/01/2025
2024
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding in September, 2024. He gave a wonderful, genuine speech that highlighted my spouse and I as individuals and how we fit together beautifully as a couple. I couldn’t recommend him more. Our guests were raving about the ceremony all evening. Sophie G 12/31/2024
Pastor Rich was such a pleasure to work with! It was important to us to have someone who is bilingual marry us and I was skeptical at first- but Pastor Rich really does speak Spanish! He was able to incorporate special elements to our ceremony. He was also very easy to communicate with although we didn’t meet in person until the day of our wedding. Monica L 12/30/2024
My wedding was spectacular thanks to Pastor Rich. I speak Spanish and my husband speaks English, so the Pastor made sure that both families felt comfortable having a bilingual wedding. He personalized the wedding according to our lives. I am very happy and would recommend him a thousand times more. Mariangely H 12/30/2024
Pastor Rich was very friendly, kind, and accommodating. He even took on a special request without any hesitation, and it made me feel his care. He was very warm, and the words he shared at our ceremony had some people convinced that was a family member or that we’ve known him all our lives. We would recommend Pastor Rich to anyone, he really made our day more special. Lucas F. 12/06/2024
Pastor Rich worked tremendously hard to make our ceremony absolutely flawless – we truly can’t thank him enough for the time and effort he dedicated to craft such a beautifully heartfelt, entertaining, and deeply personal message for us and our loved ones. The anecdotes he shared and the way he described our love for each other wonderfully encapsulated our relationship, he seamlessly tied our bridal processional song into his sermon like we requested, and the message he shared about the different types of love was meaningful and inspiring to each and every person there. Guests were truly singing his praises all evening! We can’t think of a better way to start a perfect day, in a perfect place, with all our favorite perfect people. Pastor Rich has our deepest gratitude for making our big day even more special!! Conor O 12/06/2024
We were thrilled with Pastor Rich as our wedding officiant. His professionalism and experience were clear from our first interaction, handling every aspect of our ceremony with grace and efficiency. Pastor Rich kept us informed and engaged, promptly answering all our questions, making us feel confident and secure. His genuineness shone through, as he took the time to get to know us, ensuring our ceremony reflected our love story. His attention to detail and heartfelt service made our day memorable, even with the challenge of having five generations of family and friends. We appreciated his smooth approach that enhanced our multi-ethnic wedding with his excellent bilingual skills, seamlessly incorporating both cultures and languages. In summary, Pastor Rich exceeded all our expectations, playing a significant role in making our wedding day perfect. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a professional, personable, and dedicated officiant. Viva la Marcel y Maria (M&M) Marcel H. 12/02/2024
Pastor Rich is absolutely amazing! He is not only kind and respectful, but he also ensures that every question you have is answered. He takes the time to really connect with you and your partner, guiding you to create the ceremony of your dreams. We wanted to include several Catholic traditions, and Pastor Rich incorporated them flawlessly. He was also able to do our ceremony in Spanish, which was fantastic. He genuinely cares about his couples and goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. Thanks to him, our ceremony was truly unforgettable. Lisset B. 12/01/2024
Pastor Rich did a great job with our wedding. He was very receptive when we had questions leading up to the wedding. During the ceremony, he helped guide us and make us feel at ease. We highly recommend Pastor Rich if you want someone that looks to understand your needs. Matthew F 11/26/2024
Pastor Rich was wonderful! He was communicative during the whole process, and flexible with what we wanted for the ceremony. The ceremony he gave was heartfelt and he made us feel so comfortable. We would definitely recommend! Alex S. 11/22/2024
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding on June 22nd in Lake Geneva. He did an incredible job! Our ceremony was so beautiful, he incorporated lots of personal details and it really seemed like he had known us forever. Many guests complimented us on Pastor Rich, asking us if he was our “home pastor” because he had so many good stories. We will always love pastor Rich!! I hope you choose him to officiate your wedding too, you would be in capable and loving hands! Chelsea F. 7/17/2024
Pastor Rich did an amazing job learning about us. He really took the time to make sure details were correct and incorporate them in our ceremony. We received many compliments on how wonderful our ceremony was. Thank you for an unforgettable moment! Rachel B. 6/26/2024
2023
I am the owner of Panchi Events and had the pleasure to work with Pastor Richl! My clients appreciated that he was available is a very short notice. I appreciated that he took time to know my client’s love story and life. He was great at incorporating laughter and important spiritual lessons that have to do with a healthy marriage. He managed a very beautiful sermon that blended both traditional and personal vows which made the ceremony that more special. posted 12/08/2023 by Nancy P
Pastor Rich was wonderful to work with and extremely professional. One of the bigger deciding factors for choosing an officiant was finding someone that could help guide us along the process. We knew we wanted to write some parts of the ceremony, but we didn’t have a good understanding of the structure, what’s appropriate when, etc. Our guests told us after the ceremony they assumed Pastor Rich was someone that had known us for years. We loved how he went through our story and noted little things he noticed about us as a couple. He was also just genuinely fun to be with on the big day. posted 12/04/2023 by Jeanette P
Pastor Rich is incredibly kind, warm, and effective. After getting to know us he recommended a ceremony flow of events and provided many great ideas to enrich the ceremony both religiously and not. He ran the rehearsal and made us very prepared for the wedding day. The ceremony was perfect annd everyone loved the message. I especially appreciated the quick communication and turnaround. Thank you Pastor Rich!
My now husband and I were looking for an officiant that could deliver an authentic, non-religious, and bilingual ceremony for our October wedding and we are so grateful and blessed to have found Pastor Rich! He is so kind-hearted and patient, and really works with you to craft a personalized ceremony that truly encapsulates your entire love story. When we met with him in-person, he took the time to ask questions about how we met, our relationship, and any other details pertinent to our story, and he incorporated all of these details into the ceremony – I could not have asked for a more perfect delivery of the ceremony. It was so authentic, romantic, light-hearted, and special. I loved his finishing touches of his advice for us, pulling from his own experience and relationship with his wife. Even 1 of my bridesmaids – who introduced me to my husband – got a shout out in the ceremony and I loved it! We received so many compliments from our friends and family about Pastor Rich and he truly knocked it out of the park with everything we asked for. Thank you Pastor Rich for delivering the most memorable ceremony for us. posted 11/27/2023 by Marissa G
Pastor Rich told our story beautifully and brought a bit of humor to the ceremony which helped calm our nerves. He was patient with my husband and I as we made decisions about the ceremony flow and answered any questions we had. Highly recommend! posted 11/11/2023 by Sydney F
Pastor Rich was FANTASTIC! He made our wedding ceremony so special. His wedding speech before marrying us was the perfect balance of humor & heartwarming. We received many compliments from our family & friends about him. Highly recommend!
It was an absolute privilege to have Pastor Rich officiate our wedding. He has a deep, genuine love of people and their stories. His kind demeanor and thoughtful questions convinced me from the first Zoom meeting that he would be the one to help us craft a beautiful, meaningful ceremony. He delivered beyond our expectations. Our ceremony was heartfelt, entertaining, respectful and so true to us. I will always remember the wisdom that he imparted. It was perfect. Pastor Rich was flexible with our ceremony requests, timing, and music. He had wonderful ideas and offered them without expectation or pressure. He is one of a kind and will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you for everything, Pastor Rich! posted 11/04/2023 by Michelle W
Pastor Rich delivered a beautiful bilingual service for my wife and I – thank you Pastor Rich!! posted 10/30/2023 by Jesse Rojo
Pastor Rich and his services were a great part of our wedding day. From when we reached out, he was helpful, warm, and easy to work with. Many of our guests told us they thought we had known each other long before the wedding. He made the info we provided come to life during our ceremony. We definitely recommend pastor Rich to anyone looking for an officiant. posted 10/29/2023 by Kristin A
“Pastor Rich was an excellent choice for our wedding officiant! He is very kind, attentive, and really cares about truly getting to know each individual he works with. He has such a special ability to connect with people within first few moments of meeting them. We actually had multiple guests come up and ask us if we had been long term friends with Pastor Rich because of how naturally friendly he was towards our friends and family! He has a sense of calmness about him, which really helps ease wedding day nerves as well. He does a wonderful job tethering his ceremonies to each couples’ unique story and considers all the little details when planning your special day to make it as great as possible. Pastor Rich is a special person and everyone loved the wedding ceremony. We highly recommend him!”
Pastor Rich was so kind and really took the time to get to know my husband & I before our ceremony. He listened to all our requests closely and was able to give us our ceremony exactly how we imagined it!
I am a wedding planner with Shannon Gail Weddings and Events and I worked with Pastor Rich recently on a wedding at The Langham Hotel! The experience was wonderful from the beginning. He took time with my clients to get to know their love story and details of their life almost as if he were their friend! We collaborated on the ceremony outline and he had some great insight on how to make the ceremony feel personal and flow in a way that felt natural for everyone involved. The day of the wedding he had guests in stitches and tears with his perfectly pieced together sermon that blended together traditional vows and personal vows the couple wrote. 10 out of 10! Thank you Pastor Rich! posted 10/26/2023 by Christine C
My wife Ann and I were absolutely thrilled with Pastor Rich as our officiant. He was personable, funny, had good knowledge of our venue and offered a number of different options for the ceremony. He was an active listener that took the time to get to know our story to ensure our ceremony had a custom feel. He also took great care to ensure we were comfortable with the more religious elements of the ceremony. Our guests found him relatable and funny. We received a good number of compliments on Pastor Rich afterwards. We could not have been happier with the way our special day turned out and highly recommend Pastor Rich to anyone in need of an officiant. posted 10/26/2023 by Phillip D
Pastor Rich is a fantastic officiant and person, and my wife and I couldn’t have been happier to have chosen him for our wedding. From the beginning of our wedding planning process to the end, Pastor Rich was sincere, professional and attentive, answering all of our questions and helping us navigate the most important day of our lives. The planning process was made easy by Pastor Rich. He was constructive and helpful in planning our vows, incorporated the readings and traditions that we requested and even added great content that we did not think of. He continually followed up with us to make sure we were on track with our thoughts and deliverables, which was such a great help considering everything else we had to do. Where he really stood out though, was the ceremony. He did a great job navigating the ceremony, added a few funny stories about my wife and I, and was sincere and engaging throughout. He was thoughtful with his words, conveying the importance of marriage and love and really helped to make our ceremony amazing. After the wedding, Pastor Rich sent us a hand-written note expressing his gratitude for allowing him to be a part of our wedding and wishing us the best of luck, which meant so much to my wife and I. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with Pastor Rich, and highly recommend his services. Thank you for making such a special day even better! posted 10/24/2023 by Alex k
Pastor Rich is truly a unique and heart felt officiant for any wedding. He made our day special. Many of our wedding guests commented later on what a great job he did. Our wedding license was lost in the court system a month later. We needed to contact him to resolve the issue and he immediately responded. posted 09/10/2023 by Todd W
Pastor Rich is an absolute gem! We can’t thank him enough. We gave him short notice for our wedding and he still was nothing but kind. He was a pleasure to work with and made our day very special. We would absolutely recommend him!! posted 07/04/2023 by Monica M
Thank you for everything you do! I received compliments on how wonderful our ceremony was. You made everything be so seamless for us. Thanks Pastor Rich! posted 07/02/2023 by Stephanie P
A perfect match for our wedding! Quick to respond. Informative. Laid back and easy going style. Many thanks to Pastor Rich Rubietta. posted 03/08/2023 by Todd L
Pastor Rich did an incredible job at our wedding. From the time we first met to rehearsal and finally to our wedding day, everything was perfect. He took the time in getting to know us and during our ceremony, it felt like we’d known him forever, It was such a sweet, intimate, and heartfelt ceremony that it was everything we had envisioned. We were beyond happy with our ceremony and just think Pastor Rich did a fantastic job! posted 01/02/2023 by Anna and Mitch M
Pastor Rich delivered such a beautiful ceremony for our wedding! I have a lot of family that only speaks Spanish so it was really meaningful to have had Pastor Rich cover parts of the ceremony in Spanish and is a big reason why we hired him. We loved that he asked us to share our favorite stories as a couple with him so that he could incorporate it into the ceremony. It was especially nice when my now husband and I sent him stories that the other didn’t know about because it was a pleasant surprise to be reminded of that story during the ceremony and know that that was the other person’s favorite memory of you. If you’re looking for a great ceremony that really showcases you as a couple, Pastor Rich is your guy! posted 01/02/2023 by Sandra N
2022
Pastor Rich did such an amazing job with the ceremony! He made sure to get to know us and get to know our story. He really tailored the ceremony to us, and it made everything feel so special, and he did it all with no notes in his hands. He delivered it smoothly and without hesitation. I really could not recommend him enough. He is such a kind, caring man who truly cares about the couples he bonds together. Please do consider Pastor Rich for your wedding! posted 12/15/2022 by Katie S
We had two short meetings with pastor Rich, and everyone at our reception assumed he knew us for a long time! He’s incredibly genuine and it honestly did feel like he knew us really well after our meetings. Really grateful he was a part of our day! Total pro. posted 12/15/2022 by Mario G
My husband and I first reached out to Pastor Rich through the Knot and after our first encounter via video chat we knew we made the right choice. He made every encounter feel natural and fluid. He was friendly and open with our family and friends and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to marry us. Even with the last minute venue change, despite rehearsing at the other venue the day prior, Pastor Rich was able to handle any curve ball we threw at him. posted 12/14/2022 by Brittany K
Pastor Rich went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. From the first time we chatted with him, we had an instant connection and ironically a very similar story. It was fate that we found Pastor Rich. He had such a positive attitude throughout the whole process and took the time to get to know us on a personal level and it was reflected in our ceremony. He gave us great recommendations for our readings and our unity symbol we did. We would highly recommend Pastor Rich! Posted 12/14/2022 by Meg and Jason B
Pastor Rich made our wedding day so special, and he was a pleasure to work with. Leading up to the wedding, he took the time to get to know us, our relationship, and even our families. He brought his personal touch to our ceremony, recalled stories we’d previously mentioned, and he inspired everyone in attendance. If you want an officiant who can shower your wedding ceremony with love, Pastor Rich is your guy. Posted 12/12/2022 by Alex L.
After an extensive officiant search, we decided to move forward with Pastor Rich and we are SO happy that we did. My husband and I are not very religious but did grow up in the church so we wanted more of a spiritual ceremony. As an ordained minister of the Methodist Church, Pastor Rich knew all the traditional aspects of a Christian wedding and invited us to leverage as much or as little of them as possible. The other important aspect that he brought to the table was that he was able to do the ceremony in English and Spanish. While most of our guests were bilingual, we wanted to make sure the most important parts of the wedding (vows and ring exchange) were in Spanish and he was able to not only make it happen but he gave my Spanish-speaking grandma a shout out from the front and thanked her for being there. Loved it. I must admit that not having a full script from him did make me a tad nervous but Pastor Rich DELIVERED on the day of the ceremony. All the prep he took us through–the questionnaire, the calls–led to him sharing a funny, thoughtful, and hopeful message. Our guests went out of the way to say that he did a great job and they could not believe how much he knew about us and our story. Overall, Pastor Rich is there for YOU. He is super flexible, willing to give ideas, calm your nerves and make sure that your day is what you want it to be. His soothing voice and humble presence led us through the most important part of the day and set the tone for what was and is to come. Highly recommend him! posted 12/04/2022 by Nathaly R
I’m here to let the world know Pastor Rich is absolutely wonderful! He’s kind, caring and easy to work with. He has a very calming demeanor and is there for you every step of the way. I highly recommend him, you will not be disappointed! posted 11/22/2022 by Rita K
We are so happy that Pastor Rich officiated our wedding. He is very kind and thoughtful, and he genuinely cares about getting to know the couple. He is very organized and has excellent communication throughout the planning process. We went into wedding planning without much of an idea of what we wanted our ceremony to look like, but he guided us seamlessly through that process. Several of our friends and family thought we had known Pastor Rich for several years based on the very touching and personal ceremony he delivered. The truth is we met him a few months before our wedding – and we are so glad we did! Thank you again, Pastor Rich! -Dan & Aurora C. posted 11/21/2022 by Aurora C
Pastor Rich was the BEST officiant for our wedding! Our ceremony needed to be in both Spanish and English as our two families that spoke different languages and he went above and beyond helping us put together a bilingual ceremony. Not only did he help us incorporate Mexican traditions into the ceremony but all our guests felt included as he took the time to explain everything going on in Spanish and English. He even went above and beyond by giving us advice he’s learned over time with his own marriage, making everything more personal. I cannot recommend Pastor Rich enough! posted 11/17/2022 by Taylor Z
We could not have been more happy than to have Rich officiate our wedding! From our first virtual meet, leading up to our wedding day- the amount of communication was incredible! We asked Rich for some advice and he always feel back on “it’s your day. Do what you think is best” honestly, hearing that from him helped ease some of the wedding stress. I loved how he took the time to ask about our story and what we love about one another. Rich incorporated our story into our ceremony, and our guests were raving about it! We appreciate having him in our special day. Don’t walk… RUN to book Rich! posted 11/13/2022 Becky G
We would highly recommend Pastor Rich. He took the time to get to know us and made the ceremony very personal and special to us. Everyone at our wedding thought we had known him for years and expressed how much they loved our ceremony. Rich is super friendly, kind, and communicative. Thank you, Rich! Pete and I are so grateful for you. posted 10/29/2022 by Bekah & Pete S
Pastor Rich did an amazing job officiating our Jewish/ Catholic wedding this summer. From the beginning, he was kind and helpful, suggesting ways for both of our families to be involved in the ceremony. He was able to blend both of our faiths into a beautiful ceremony that we’ll remember forever. A few of our guests even told us they thought he was a family friend because of how genuine and personal his stories felt! We are so grateful for Pastor Rich! posted 10/28/2022 by Karolina S
Pastor Rich did an amazing job officiating our wedding. From the initial meeting with him to the rehearsal dinner to the day of the ceremony Pastor Rich made us feel comfortable and at ease that the ceremony would be catered to our specifications. He also has the ability to make you feel as though you’ve known him for years and it is very much demonstrated during the ceremony. He also interacts very well with the parents, bridal party and guests. We highly recommend Pastor Rich if you are looking for peace of mind during your ceremony. posted 10/26/2022 by Anthony B
Pastor Rich was a terrific officiant from start to finish! He met us for a virtual meeting to get to know our love story and asked us how he should structure the ceremony. We then met in person for our rehearsal dinner. Pastor Rich was friendly and endearing while getting to know our friends and family. The rehearsal was exceptionally well run. Everyone felt comfortable and confident in their roles for the wedding the next day, even my French grandpa who doesn’t speak a word of English. The ceremony itself could not have been better! Pastor Rich interwove our story with sage advice, drawing from experience on his own marriage. To include my wife’s Colombian family watching virtually, he translated key moments of the ceremony into Spanish. They have told me that they understood every word and that they appreciated the gesture. The ceremony got rave reviews from the guests. Some of my friends were convinced that we had known Pastor Rich for years. Pastor Rich went above and beyond our expectations to make wedding day feel special and personal, and for that we can’t recommend him highly enough! posted 10/15/2022 by Timothe S
Pastor Rich really knows how to make your ceremony meaningful and memorable. He incorporated details into our ceremony in the planning and day of that make our ceremony so special to look back on. He really took the time to get to know my husband and I, and shared details of our story in a beautiful way. He also found ways to incorporate my two step sons into our ceremony that made our wedding day extra special. Thank you for everything, Pastor Rich! posted 10/11/2022 by Kassie B
Pastor Rich was an amazing man to work with in our Hindu/Christian fusion wedding. He was so open to explaining the traditional Indian parts of the wedding, from what the candles symbolized, to the actual wording, and everything in between. Every Indian guest complimented us on finding a pastor who explained it in English. For the Christian side it was flawless. Fun and amazing. Again, fantastic to work with and we recommend getting his complete package. The Rehearsal was easy and he was on time and courteous to all of our guests. posted 09/25/2022 by Ethan C
We really enjoyed working with Pastor Rich for our wedding. He made the whole experience enjoyable and was so responsive throughout the experience. It was really important for us to have an officiant who was bilingual. We were so pleased at the mix of English and Spanish in our ceremony. We feel so blessed to have worked with Pastor Rich for our wedding. posted 09/21/2022 by Kristyn K
Rosanna & Co. has worked with Pastor Rich on a number of occasions during the 2021 & 2022 wedding seasons. Rich is always extremely responsive, kind, approachable, accommodating, and easy to work with. His services are appropriately priced for the high quality given. His ceremonies continue to be comfortable, yet professional, and he always portrays the couple and their love–making the ceremony unique and personal. As “Month of Coordinators”, it is always a joy to partner with Rich to ensure a positive wedding experience for our couples. We help ensure that the wedding day isn’t just about the celebration, but also about the marriage itself. And a big part of that is because of Rich. posted 09/17/2022 by Rosanna & Co. D
Pastor Rich was very professional and he performed our ceremony to our likings. The ceremony was short, quick to the point and he did a video for us which we appreciate very much I would highly recommend him. He will be performing our next vow renewal with a bigger audience/ posted 08/02/2022 by Jean A
I can’t begin to say how delighted we were with Pastor Rich officiating our ceremony! I honestly was so impressed with how personal he made our ceremony as we had only communicated a few times beforehand (we chose our amount and type of communication). It seemed like he had known us for years. He added a personal story of his wife/marriage and how little acts of kindness can go so far. He is a very calm, professional and kind-hearted person that made everything about the ceremony such a wonderful start to our married life together! posted 08/02/2022 by Jeanne B
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pastor Rich. He brought the whole room including myself to tears during our wedding ceremony. From the beginning, he ensured our ceremony would be personal, deeply meaningful and filled with the praise and love of The Father. We recieved countless compliments about our lovely pastor. Everyone was moved and my husband I were touched at how much care and dedication he took to make our union so special. God truly blessed us through Pastor Rich. I could not recommend him enough. posted 08/01/2022 by Shelby M
Pastor Rich was incredible!! He was so organized and helpful from the very beginning. He led our rehearsal with such professionalism and ensured the bridal party and our family felt prepared for our wedding day. He made our ceremony fun and special by getting to know mine and my husband’s love story and sharing it with everyone on our wedding day. I thought it was such a special touch! I can’t thank Pastor Rich enough for making our wedding so perfect! posted 07/10/2022 by Ashley R
It was amazing wedding. Pastor Rich is great. We cannot ask for more. When i contacted him first time, he listened to me and agreed to meet us before wedding for counseling, That was very helpful. We both are Hindu and was very nervous about ceremony and Pastor Rich suggested us so many things. He shows flexibility and suggested some great ideas to include our culture in wedding. He suggested the tea ceremony because tea is very important to us. During ceremony he told story about us which was so beautiful. He made us feel so special and he made our wedding so beautiful with such kind words. he made it so easy for both of us. he answered all our questions before and even day of our wedding he meet everyone personally after ceremony which was very special. we really feel connected to him which was important to us. I am so so grateful. Thank you for trying our tea. We really love everything you have done for us. Thank You Pastor Rich. posted 07/06/2022 by Niki Mistri
Pastor Rich was amazing!! He was there to help every step of the way and even though the day started kinda stressful he definitely helped ease the stress away. My husband and I felt great as he spoke of our love story in front of all the people we loved!! He definitely gave us everything that we were looking for in an officiant!! If we could do it all again we would definitely still choose him!! He was perfect!! posted 07/04/2022 by Synes J
Pastor Rich was incredible and far exceeded our expectations. We had the opportunity to get to know him prior to our wedding ceremony, and he flawlessly remembered every single detail we shared with him, as well as delightfully added his own flair. It felt like we had known him for many years. He’s extremely kind, thoughtful, responsive, and reassuring, and he spoke so eloquently during our wedding. Our wedding guests were raving about him and some even asked for his contact information, so they could get in touch with him themselves. We HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Pastor Rich for any and all weddings. posted 06/06/2022 by Stephanie B
Our church at the time only did Friday weddings (which is super tacky IMO), and almost all other churches would not allow us to be married with them if we were not attending or members. As such, Pastor Rich was a godsend. Real nice guy, really punctual, invests time, good speaker, and if this is important to you, loves Jesus. Highly recommended, especially if you are Protestant Christian and your church can’t deliver the goods. posted 05/26/2022 by M H
Pastor Rich was phenomenal! He is genuine and kind. I appreciate how he took the time to get to know us. My husband and I met at a Tavern in Nashville, and Pastor Rich shared that story so beautifully. I’m not joking when I say he absolutely nailed it. We laughed and cried, and he even had all the wedding guests shout “we do!” – it was so awesome. Most importantly, our families were so impressed by him, that they could have sworn he knew us forever. We have received so many compliments that I’ve truly lost count. We are so blessed to have met Pastor Rich.
posted 05/19/2022 by Emillie Y
We were referred to use Pastor Rich to officiate our wedding, and he was absolutely great from start to finish. It was really easy chatting with him (he is very responsive!) and it was so nice sharing our story with him. We were eager to hear what he’d make of it, and we were so happy hearing his message during our ceremony! We had many people come up to us to say how much they loved our ceremony and the message he shared. He made it emotional, fun, and welcoming to all. I highly recommend having him officiate your wedding! posted 05/16/2022 by Gabby D
Where can I even begin the most amazing beyond amazing sweet funny human you will ever meet pastor rich helped us with our dream wedding even though it was simple he made sure to make it memorable, he is extremely kind and generous helped us out and guided us through such a beautiful experience even after our wedding he still kept in contact with us my wife kassy I cant even explain the gratitude we feel. Thank you so much I highly recommend pastor rich ♥️ posted 03/23/2022 by Maria G
Pastor Rich was the perfect officiant for our wedding. He stuck with us through three date changes and took the time to get to know us. We consider Pastor Rich a great friend for his amazing help throughout the process! We had numerous guest comment on how great and unique the message was. He also did part of ours in Spanish to accommodate part of the family’s native language. Out of all our “vendors” Pastor Rich was the best! posted 03/14/2022 by John L
Pastor Rich you are amazing! You made our day so (easy and) special and filled it with some much love all throughout, that we really couldn’t imagine anyone in the world that we would of wanted up there other than you. Kind, thoughtful and inclusive of any and all details and requests you may have it was an absolute pleasure to work with you. posted 03/07/2022 by Jimmy S
Pastor Rich was the perfect fit for our simple but meaningful wedding. He was very respectful of our wishes and added great recommendations for our ceremony and asked great questions at our planning meeting to tell an amazing story about us. I honestly don’t think I could have summed up our 10 years of dating as beautifully and eloquently as he did. Pastor Rich is not only a true professional, he is also a kind hearted human being and I am so grateful to have had him be a part of our special day. Our guests also raved about him and said he was the best officiant they had ever seen at a wedding. He has a beautiful love story himself and marriage advice that I still frequently reflect on. 100/10 recommend Pastor Rich!! posted 03/03/2022 by Julia M
You can Count on Pastor Rich We got married in Geneva in Oct. 2021. I’ve had other friends and family use a personable relative to serve as officiant in their wedding with mixed results. Pastor Rich has done hundreds (maybe thousands!) of weddings so we figured this was one thing that we wouldn’t have to stress about. Even with COVID, the whole process was smooth. We had two or three Zoom calls to go over the details and only met Pastor Rich in person for the first time at the rehearsal. Through our zoom calls, Pastor Rich will get to know more about you and your partner, how you met, your family situation, what kind of ceremony you want (religious or not so much) and kind of a typical flow for a ceremony. I think really through those calls (plus some texts and emails), Pastor Rich can come up with a more personal delivery during your ceremony that you (and your friends and family) will likely appreciate. During the reception, I had probably 6-7 people complement our officiant and ask how long we knew Pastor Rich just to give you an idea on how well he can personalize things for you. Overall, Pastor Rich is a friendly, kind man who enjoys what he does and is good at it. Give him a shot. posted 01/12/2022 by Brian S
Pastor Rich was so easy to work with from start to finish. He was kind, thoughtful and present. When we had to postpone our wedding date we were met with such grace and understanding- something we are forever grateful for. On our wedding day he was so welcoming and a beautiful storyteller. We couldn’t have been happier with Pastor Rich and the spiritual and loving energy he brought to our special day. posted 01/11/2022 by Baylee K
Weddings are a very stressful time for couples and the selection of an officiant can make or break the moment. After doing a ton of research we came across Pastor Rich. He was very helpful and professional from the beginning and guided us diligently through the wedding process. He took the time to get to know us and our families. He delivered an amazing message at our wedding and left a memorable impression. He kept in communication and submitted our license promptly after the wedding day. Thank you Pastor Rich for everything. posted 01/11/2022 by Kathryn L
Pastor Rich was fantastic throughout the entire process. From planning, rehearsing to the day of, he was excellent. Fun and kept us loose, and he made the day one we will never forget. Highly recommend him for a couple looking for services above and beyond. posted 01/10/2022 by Adam B
Pastor Rich really personalized our ceremony. He really did a great job involving our families and telling our love story. He was a pleasure to work with and made our ceremony one that we will always remember and cherish! He did a great job would highly recommend. posted 01/10/2022 by Jaime V
Pastor Rich was wonderful and just a joy to have at our wedding! He took the time to learn about our story and incorporate that into the ceremony. We had a great time! posted 01/09/2022 by Esmeralda G
We cannot say enough good things about Pastor Rich. After having to postpone our wedding a full year Pastor Rich worked with us and was very accommodating. He pays attention to detail and didn’t leave anything out that we had told him at our meetings. All of our guests and even photographers were so impressed by him at the ceremony. Pastor Rich was exactly what we were looking for in an officiant. posted 01/09/2022 by Kay A
2021
Pastor Rich showed us the value of going with a professional officiant. He was great from our initial meeting and made sure our ceremony was heartfelt and personalized to fit our beliefs. Our wedding guests are still raving about Pastor Rich and our touching wedding ceremony. Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special! posted 12/31/2021 by Rob F
My wife and I couldn’t have been more pleased with Pastor Rich! We reached out to him and he was very communicative and accommodating. Pastor Rich is an amazing man and you will not be disappointed. posted 12/21/2021 by Andrew S
We spent months looking for a bilingual officiant for our May 2021 wedding, and I know we couldn’t have made a better choice than choosing Pastor Rich! He was attentive, timely, flexible (COVID wedding) and couldn’t have been kinder and more helpful throughout our planning process and actual wedding day. Thankful to have had him on our wedding day and would highly recommend him to other couples! posted 12/20/2021 by Kerry R.
Pastor Rich was terrific and exactly what we (and now you) were looking for. Very genuine person who will take the time to understand and get to know you and your “couple story.” He helps guide you through every decision for the ceremony, while being extremely respectful of how you want to individualize to religion or culture. Bottom line: wedding planning is hard and there’s a lot of variation in the photographers, cake, flowers, etc. This part doesn’t have to be hard. Do yourself a favor and don’t browse, just book Pastor Rich. posted 12/16/2021 by Josh & Roza D
My husband and I were on the hunt for an officiant who would be able to do our ceremony in both Spanish and English. We had only 4ish months to plan our wedding, and were hoping for someone who would be flexible with us. Pastor Rich was one of the first people we reached out to. He was professional and incredibly helpful from the start. He traveled over an hour outside Chicago to officiate our wedding. We received many compliments on our ceremony that Pastor Rich created a welcoming atmosphere where our guests felt like active participants. They appreciated the way that Pastor Rich made the ceremony feel intimate and familiar. We set up a webcam to livestream the wedding for our relatives, and Pastor Rich helped us make it all happen. We are so grateful to Pastor Rich for making our day so special. ¡Mil gracias! (My one suggestion for future brides and grooms would be to get his complete package, which includes a rehearsal. We flubbed a few of our lines during the ceremony and would have appreciated the extra practice!) posted 12/09/2021 by Grace M
As an LBTQ couple we were very happy having Pastor Rich officiate our wedding. Our number one concern was working with someone that helped us feel comfortable and accepted. He is very kind, welcoming, and easy to work with. posted 11/06/2021 by Megan N
2021
Pastor Rich showed us the value of going with a professional officiant. He was great from our initial meeting and made sure our ceremony was heartfelt and personalized to fit our beliefs. Our wedding guests are still raving about Pastor Rich and our touching wedding ceremony. Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special! posted 12/31/2021 by Rob F
My wife and I couldn’t have been more pleased with Pastor Rich! We reached out to him and he was very communicative and accommodating. Pastor Rich is an amazing man and you will not be disappointed. posted 12/21/2021 by Andrew S
We spent months looking for a bilingual officiant for our May 2021 wedding, and I know we couldn’t have made a better choice than choosing Pastor Rich! He was attentive, timely, flexible (COVID wedding) and couldn’t have been kinder and more helpful throughout our planning process and actual wedding day. Thankful to have had him on our wedding day and would highly recommend him to other couples! posted 12/20/2021 by Kerry R (updated 05/01/202
Pastor Rich was terrific and exactly what we (and now you) were looking for. Very genuine person who will take the time to understand and get to know you and your “couple story.” He helps guide you through every decision for the ceremony, while being extremely respectful of how you want to individualize to religion or culture. Bottom line: wedding planning is hard and there’s a lot of variation in the photographers, cake, flowers, etc. This part doesn’t have to be hard. Do yourself a favor and don’t browse, just book Pastor Rich. posted 12/16/2021 by Josh & Roza D
My husband and I were on the hunt for an officiant who would be able to do our ceremony in both Spanish and English. We had only 4ish months to plan our wedding, and were hoping for someone who would be flexible with us. Pastor Rich was one of the first people we reached out to. He was professional and incredibly helpful from the start. He traveled over an hour outside Chicago to officiate our wedding. We received many compliments on our ceremony that Pastor Rich created a welcoming atmosphere where our guests felt like active participants. They appreciated the way that Pastor Rich made the ceremony feel intimate and familiar. We set up a webcam to livestream the wedding for our relatives, and Pastor Rich helped us make it all happen. We are so grateful to Pastor Rich for making our day so special. ¡Mil gracias! (My one suggestion for future brides and grooms would be to get his complete package, which includes a rehearsal. We flubbed a few of our lines during the ceremony and would have appreciated the extra practice!)
posted 11/06/2021 by Megan N
As an LBTQ couple we were very happy having Pastor Rich officiate our wedding. Our number one concern was working with someone that helped us feel comfortable and accepted. He is very kind, welcoming, and easy to work with.
2020
My wife and I decided to get married on short notice between Christmas and New Years. We found Pastor Rich on The Knot (highly reviewed) and reached out only 3 days before our proposed wedding day. Pastor Rich responded quickly and was very willing to be flexible to work within our timeline over the holidays which we’re very grateful for. On the big day, he arrived on time, made both of us very comfortable with pre-wedding jitters, guided us through the ceremony and verified all the paperwork was completed correctly. I would highly recommend Pastor Rich if you’re looking for a polite, professional and seasoned officiant” Steve D. 12/30/2020
Pastor Rich was a great officiant for our wedding. He answered all of our questions and was quick at responding to emails. He made the ceremony personal towards us and incorporated some nice religion into the wedding. During the wedding, his calm persona put us at ease. We would 100% recommend him! Kelly F. 5.0. 12/27/2020
No tengo palabras para explicar el agradecimiento que le tenemos mi esposo y yo al reverendo Rich. Desde el primer momento fue muy amable y siempre dándonos la mejor atención para nuestra ceremonia. Se tomó su tiempo para escuchar nuestras inquietudes y trabajar desde lo que nosotros como parejas queríamos y aspirábamos para nuestra ceremonia de matrimonio. No dudaría en recomendarlo al 1000% le agradecemos desde el fondo de nuestro corazón por haber hecho nuestra ceremonia especial y única con nuestras familias más cercanas! //// Words cannot explain how grateful my husband and I are to Reverend Rich. From the first moment he was very kind and always giving us the best attention for our ceremony. He took time to listen to our concerns and work from what we as couples wanted and aspired for our marriage ceremony. I would not hesitate to recommend you 1000%, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our ceremony special and unique with our closest families! Vanessa E. 5.0 12/15/2020
Pastor Rich was very accommodating considering the uncertain times we are going through right now. He made our bilingual ceremony very personal and our guests thought we knew him for years. Thank you Pastor Rich, you made our dream day perfect. Kristen G. 5.0. 11/24/2020
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding last month and we are very happy with how everything turned out! We also did a rehearsal with him and all the bridal party and family felt very involved and that they knew exactly what to do and expect on our wedding day! He took the time to make our ceremony very personable and was very easy to get ahold of and present during the whole process leading up to our wedding (even during a pandemic). We had many people comment on how it was such a beautiful ceremony and that definitely has a lot to do with pastor Rich!” Shannon O. 5.0. 11/20/2020
My husband Bobby and I had the BEST experience with Pastor Rich. When we met (a year before our wedding), he made everything super easy for us! We knew Pastor Rich would be great on the day of our wedding, but he truly went above and beyond our expectations. I can’t wait to see the video from our ceremony so we can relive our special day. Highly recommend Pastor Rich!! 🙂 Juliann S. 5.0. 11/10/2020
Congratulations !! We want to express our total satisfaction with the Pastor Rich Rubieta, a person with many ethical values, humanity, fairness and a good sense of humor. All the attendees at our wedding were delighted with the way the ceremony was carried out. Me and my husband couldn’t be any happier with our ceremony provided by pastor rich!!! We all love the phrase it ended with. ^ Long live love! Jesus V. 5.0. 11/02/2020
Matthew D. 5.0. 11/01/2020
Pastor Rich was great to work with from the moment we decided to have him officiate our wedding, to the end of the ceremony itself. He was always professional and easy to talk to, quick to respond to our questions, and happy to help plan our ceremony and coordinate all of the little moves we would have never thought of. He took the time to get to know my wife and I, and tailor our ceremony to our story and our relationship. We’d recommend Pastor Rich to anyone who’s looking for a professional officiant that can be serious and sincere, as well as lighthearted and fun. Amanda H. 5.0. 11/01/2020
My husband and I are so happy we found Pastor Rich to officiate our wedding over the summer. We were stressed with the amount of planning and replanning we needed to do because of the ever-changing COVID restrictions. Pastor Rich made our ceremony planning EASY and was such a calm and professional presence. He took the time to get to know us and immediately after we first connected, we knew he would be the officiant for us. Pastor Rich provided the right amount guidance and suggestions to tailor the ceremony special to us, but also incorporate the traditional elements we were were looking for which didn’t overcomplicate things. If you want a professional, reliable, officiant who will make your ceremony planning a breeze, I highly recommend Pastor Rich! Audrey J. 5.0. 10/31/2020
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding on July 4, 2020 and he was wonderful to work with! He took the time to get to know us as a couple and really learn our story. His warmth, good humor, and strong faith set the perfect tone for our wedding. He portrayed our story so beautifully, and we are so happy with how it all came together. Thank you, Pastor Rich, for helping to make our wedding so meaningful, special, and memorable!!
William H. 5.0. 10/31/2020
Pastor Rich took the time to sit down and talk with us to make sure he was the right person to officiate our wedding. He really took the time to get to know us and delivered a beautiful personalized service Lynn G. 5.0. 10/31/2020
Pastor Rich is authentic in the truest form. He listened to our story, and curated a beautiful speech that left not a dry eye at the ceremony. He took the time to listen to what we wanted as a couple and made that happen on our wedding day. He’s everything we were looking for in a Pastor – sincere, diligent, funny, spiritual, and memorable. Lindsey B. 5.0 10/30/2020
Pastor Rich made our wedding ceremony absolutely perfect! Having a bilingual (Spanish/English) officiant was very important to us and Pastor Rich did a beautiful job bringing together our two cultures. We received so many compliments on how lovely and personal the experience was for our guests. Pastor Rich took the time to get to know us and was very communicative from start to finish. Even during normal times, wedding planning can be stressful, but bringing the day together during a global pandemic was unthinkable. So grateful that we had Pastor Rich in our corner! Josh and Alex F. 5.0. 10/29/2020
We couldn’t have been happier with our decision to have Pastor Rich be our pastor! From the very beginning he took an interest in our relationship as a couple and helped us with building our connection for the future. Due to COVID, we had to reschedule our wedding date and change a lot of aspects of our big day. Pastor Rich was extremely flexible with our date change and was willing to help with the change in any way he could. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant and we couldn’t have been more happy with our ceremony! We have gotten so many compliments from our family and friends about how much they enjoyed his message on marriage and love. Heather S. 5.0. 10/29/2020
We are so, SO pleased with Pastor Rich. He exceeded our expectations with his sincerity! We had a “get to know you” zoom call with Pastor Rich due to Covid and our ever-changing work schedules. We only met Pastor Rich in-person just mere moments before our ceremony and he was still able to provide us with such a personal and heartwarming ceremony. Pastor Rich is a great man and a phenomenal Pastor! Andrea M 5.0 10/27/2020
With my husband being from India, and me being from Venezuela, we wanted a pastor who could get us married in English as well as Spanish simultaneously. From the first time we meet Pastor Rich, he made us feel incredibly comfortable. He understood our love story and was able to beautifully include that into our ceremony which left our friends and families emotionally overjoyed, as Pastor Rich seamlessly overcame the language barrier for our guests. We highly recommend him!! Lauren M. 5.0. 10/27/2020
We loved our experience with Pastor Rich. He was so kind, supportive, and flexible with our ever-changing COVID wedding plans. Our wedding day ended up being just right, and Pastor Rich helped make it possible.
I called him to do my sister wedding. He was pleasant, genuine, and timely. His message was meaningful and appropriate for the couple. One of the best wedding ceremonies we have ever been to. Great job top notch! Joseph A 5.0 10/26/2020
Pastor Rich was great wedding officiant. He was very accommodating, professional, organized and more importantly showed a huge passion for what he does. His super friendly and heart welcoming personality shows you he genuinely loves what he does and works with you to give you the wedding of your dreams. Magaly M. 5.0. 10/25/2020
Pastor Rich’s personality is one that would easily mesh with any couple. He is so sincere and cares about making a ceremony that fits the couple. Meeting with him put us at ease and made us feel like a weight was lifted off of our shoulders. He was perfect for us. Thank you! Gabby R. 5.0. 10/25/2020
Pastor Rich was wonderful! We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID but decided to still get married with immediate family in the meantime and Pastor Rich officiated our small ceremony. He made the ceremony extremely special and was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. We would highly recommend working with him! Katy M. 5.0. 10/23/2020
Pastor Rich was the absolute best! We could not have hoped for a better person to marry us. The pandemic happening while trying to plan was stressful, but Rich was able to meet with us via Zoom, over the phone, and email to get to know us better, as well as help us with all of our questions and really put us at ease about everything. Our ceremony was beautiful and his words made it sound like he had known us for much longer than a few calls in the past year. If you are in need of an officiant, I would definitely recommend you get in touch with Pastor Rich no matter the ceremony you are looking for. Dani V. 5.0 10/23/2020
Pastor Rich was absolutely wonderful. Several of our friends and family asked us if we’ve known him our whole life, but in reality we only hired him a short WEEK before our wedding – that’s how personal and kind he was. We planned for a church ceremony for a year and a half but then only a week before our wedding date we had to change plans because of Covid-19. We scrambled to find an officiant for our now outdoor ceremony and thankfully we found Pastor Rich. He provided the BEST service and a great price. I loved that he made sure the ceremony wasn’t TOO lengthy but also didn’t feel rushed. I would recommend him to anyone! Sarah T. 5.0. 10/23/2020
My husband and I got married July 2020 (right in the middle of COVID-19). Pastor Rich was so flexible as we changed our wedding date a few times. The rehearsal was extremely organized and put my mind at ease. He made it so there was nothing to worry about on our special day. Pastor Rich officiated our ceremony so well it was as though he had known us forever. There is a reason he asks so many questions during your initial meeting! Our wedding was light hearted, sweet, emotional, and funny. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you, Pastor Rich! Emily G. 5.0. 10/22/2020
My husband and I got married on 9/5/2020 and Pastor Rich was our officiant. We are so happy to have chosen him for our ceremony – he has such a great style and is a joy to be around. We clicked with him from our very first phone conversation and really appreciated his approach to everything. He is very organized, transparent, timely, takes detailed notes and is incredibly positive. When COVID hit, he helped us stay calm and was able to adjust as needed to ensure our big day went off without a hitch! Our families loved him and everyone was thrilled with the ceremony! Thank you Pastor Rich for playing such an important part in our big day! Tesi H. 5.0. 10/04/2020
2019
Pastor Rich was amazing. He was so easy to work with and truly made our ceremony unique! JP and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else guide us through our wedding day. Pastor Rich, thank you so much for creating such a personal and beautiful ceremony! You were truly a blessing! https://youtu.be/Zd777VtSmFc posted 12/15/2019 by Taylor L
Out of all the Pastors out there, my wife and I really believe that we made the right choice. Upon meeting him for the first time he greeted us with a warm hug and treats you like family. He’s kind and very attentive to details when explaining what we wanted exactly for the wedding. Our wedding day came out so perfectly with Pastor Rich and he was early to our venue so as to not be late. We highly recommend Pastor Rich to anyone out there looking for a good officiant. Our wedding was non-denominational since my wife is Muslim and I’m Catholic. He chose the best of both of our sides and put on one great ceremony we will never forget 🙂 posted 12/09/2019 by Ricky D
Pastor Rich was the best decision we had made in the entire wedding planning process. We met him one time, and it felt as if we had known him forever. He delivered the most touching and beautiful ceremony that had exceeded our every expectation. It truly felt as if we were speaking our hearts through the ceremony! He personalized it around my husband’s and my different religious beliefs, and highlighted who we are as people. Our families and guests are still commenting on how it was the most beautiful and intimate ceremony they had ever seen (as are we!). He was genuine, warm, and so very calming through the entire process. Pastor Rich- we are forever grateful for you making this our most favorite and special day of our lives! posted 12/07/2019 by Kaitlynn D
We had a great experience working with Pastor Rich! He was responsive, warm, and did a great job expressing our love during our wedding ceremony. We met Pastor Rich about a month before our wedding for a consultation and to discuss the specifics of our ceremony, and he took everything to heart and delivered it flawlessly during our ceremony. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Pastor Rich and our parents were especially happy with him! I would definitely recommend working with Pastor Rich for your wedding! posted 11/14/2019 by Kristen D
Pastor Rich was the officiant at our wedding and he did a wonderful job. We discovered him through our wedding planner who recommended him. He met with us before the wedding to get to know us and learn about our relationship and give our ceremony a personal touch. He did a great job at the ceremony as well as through the rehearsal and has the kind of personality that puts everyone around him at ease. We would definitely recommend him if you’re looking for an officiant for your wedding! posted 10/31/2019 by Allie Z
Pastor Rich was incredible throughout the whole process, he took the time to get to know us our backgrounds and our love story. His message was so heartfelt and was unlike any other ceremony we have been to. Our families had tears of happiness when he brought up distinct memories we had shared with him. We had 4 different cultural backgrounds attending the wedding ( 4 different languages)- and we were pretty nervous about how it wast all going to go. Pastor rich managed to personalize the message and made sure everyone felt included. Thanks for making our day so special, can’t thank you enough!!!! posted 10/31/2019 by Jeanine C.
Pastor Rich was very helpful from the very beginning. He made sure to get to know us and not just ask what we wanted him to say. Our guests were very happy with the ceremony and we couldn’t have made a better choice! posted 10/30/2019 by Robert Y
Pastor Rich was wonderful! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We were nervous to find someone who would make our ceremony feel natural and comfortable. He took the time to get to know us and our family members and delivered a beautiful, warm and thoughtful ceremony. Everyone thought he was our Pastor from the stories he shared about our relationship! We highly recommend him! posted 10/30/2019 by Alyssa J
You never know what you’ll get when just using reviews to hire a professional, let alone your wedding officiant. After some serious due diligence we selected Pastor Rich. Wow, is all I have to say!! Pastor Rich was responsive, engaging, supportive, helpful, and encouraging. After a meeting, a few phone calls, emails and even text messages we were all set and as ready as we were going to be. Pastor Rich married us on August 16, 2019 and gave us a ceremony we will always remember! He brought laughter, sincerity, spirituality and beautifully personalized simplicity to our intimate backyard wedding! We are Team Pastor Rich! If you are looking for everything in one officiant, have Pastor Rich as your officiant. You will very happy you did! We sure are! posted 10/30/2019 by Marie B
We are so thankful to have had Rich officiate our wedding in Milwaukee. Rich, and his wonderful wife, Jane, have been friends of my family since I was young. When I talked to my Jewish fiance about the possibility of having Rich be our officiant, he was slightly skeptical. We had an introductory Skype meeting which lasted about 20 minutes. We told Rich a little about our relationship and we brainstormed ideas about how to create a beautiful interfaith ceremony that everyone was comfortable with. A few months closer to the wedding, we then met Rich at a coffee shop to talk about the details. We live in Milwaukee and he made an effort to let us know when he would be in the area so we did not have to travel for the meeting. Rich promptly responds to emails, has great ideas, and makes sure everyone involved is included in the planning. The ceremony was intimate and meaningful, and a beautiful blend of religious, which is exactly what we wanted. Rich even had some portions in Hebrew! The way Rich spoke about us made it seem like he has known my husband for as long as he has known me! Rich’s calm and patient demeanor is also something my type A personality self needed on that day. I will absolutely be telling my newly engaged friends to make Rich their officiant. posted 10/29/2019 by Audrey K
It is with great pleasure that we write this review for Pastor Rich Rubietta. Everything we had hoped our wedding to be came true, and Pastor Rich played a significant part of our day as our officiant. We are truly blessed that we were able to find him. He had taken the time to really try to get to know us so he was able to say meaningful words during our ceremony, words that we will never forget. His calming demeanor is something that we certainly appreciate; it certainly put us, our party, and our family at ease. It is evident that Pastor Rich is very comfortable at what he does and genuinely enjoys it! We highly recommend anyone to consider him as their officiant. posted 10/27/2019 by Grace C
Pastor Rich made us feel so comfortable from the moment my husband and I met him! We could not be any happier that he was a huge part in our special day, the ceremony was in spanish and english which was a HUGE plus since most of our family only speaks spanish, Pastor Rich was wonderful and we cant thank you enough! posted 10/27/2019 by Stephany L
We were very lucky to find Pastor Rich to officiate our ceremony! We are from out of town, and he made it easy to get to know each other and share expectations by phone and a nice in person meeting in Park Ridge. We wanted an officiant serious enough to officiate our wedding, with the ability to also bring warmth and smiles to us and our guests…and Pastor Rich provided all of this! He also worked with other vendors and our planner to ensure everything would run seamlessly, as we were not able to use our venue for a rehearsal until just before the ceremony. After our ceremony several guests said “Wow you must have known your Pastor for a long time!, as he did such a beautiful job with his remarks about us and our love for each other. posted 10/27/2019 by Kathy P
My husband and I were very happy with our decision to hire Pastor Rich as our officiant, and my parents were very happy with him as well. We were able to have a bilingual English-Spanish service. The premarital counseling he provided at our planning session was also valuable. posted 10/26/2019 by Emily R
Pastor Rich is terrific. My wife/fiancé was in Colombia which made planning our wedding challenging. From the first time the three of us video chatted, there was never a question if he was who we were looking for. We had a bilingual wedding and, with a steady stream of compliments, everyone including my Colombian in-laws LOVED his ceremony. He provided a very warm and thoughtful service that will never be forgotten. posted 10/26/2019 by Devin S
We couldn’t be happier with our choice having Pastor Rich be apart of our big day! Having him marry us was a little extra special because he married my parents about 23 years ago! My family over the years has made sure to keep in touch with him because he is such a wonderful person. He was so helpful through the entire planning process and really listened to details in our stories to tell on our wedding day! That meant so much to us. posted 10/26/2019 by Noelle M
Pastor Rich was amazing. All our guests in our multi cultural wedding agreed that his ceremony was the highlight of the event. He was relaxed, kept a steady pace, was humble and confident. He explained everything carefully so the entire group was following on the significance of the various sections of the wedding. Before and after the wedding, Pastor Rich was within reach and prepared really well for us. He listened to us carefully and respected all our wishes. posted 10/24/2019 by Anonymous A
My husband and I come from a bilingual family who speak both Spanish and English and amidst planning a short notice wedding, we found Pastor Rich, who helped us make the ceremony enjoyable in both languages. Our family loved the connection he made with everyone, making sure no one was left out of what was being said and involved them in the ceremony. We recently got married in August. The ceremony was beautiful, personal, and memorable. posted 10/23/2019 by Vanessa M
Pastor Rich is everything that we could have asked for in an officiant. His kindness, warmth, and deliberate way of speaking had everyone hanging on his every word. To my wife and I, family means absolutely everything, and Pastor Rich truly made this ceremony about the celebration of family, which is exactly what we wanted. Also, as a Mexican, the lasso tradition was very important to me, and Pastor Rich performed it perfectly! So many of our friends and family came up to us afterwards to say that it was one of the best ceremonies they’ve ever seen. They felt so welcomed and involved, and that was our priority. No matter what type of wedding you plan on having, Pastor Rich will always be one of your best options! posted 10/23/2019 by Andrew A
My husband and I highly recommend Pastor Rich. He had a tall order of combining multiple belief systems for our ceremony and he absolutely delivered. He was able to make all of our guests feel included, and you would have thought he had known us for years. He went above and beyond our expectations by adding an anecdote about my grandparents, who he had only met the day prior. After the ceremony, my grandma came up to me with tears in her eyes…it meant the world to her that Rich had included them in his sermon. Thank you so much to Rich for creating that special moment we’ll be able to carry with us for a lifetime. posed 10/22/2019 by Anna Lee H
Pastor Rich was amazing! so thorough and great. He got to know us very well in the lead up to the wedding and put together the perfect ceremony! He was always very quick to answer any comments or questions we had. He made the process so easy and great! Pastor Richposted 10/22/2019 by Katelyn H
We were so pleased with Pastor Rich as our officiant. All of our friends and family commented on how beautiful our ceremony was because of his professionalism and inclusiveness of everyone into our small ceremony. Pastor Rich was a pleasure and made our special day perfect. posted 10/21/2019 by Mee Na D
My wife and I could not have been more happy with the wedding ceremony. We loved how personal Pastor Rich made it without making it corny or uncomfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. Pastor Rich was exactly what we were looking for, and our wedding was perfect because of it. posted 10/21/2019 by Marisa T
We were incredibly happy that Pastor Rich officiated our wedding and our small ceremony couldn’t have been more perfect. Pastor Rich was warm, thoughtful, organized and very professional from the beginning of the planning stages to the day of our wedding. posted 10/21/2019 by Cory N
What can I say besides Pastor Rich truly made our ceremony so, so special. From the planning process to after it was all over, he was there every step of the way. He is the type of person you can sit and have a conversation for hours with. Just a wonderful man. Kevin, I and our whole wedding party enjoyed having him. As you can tell by our pictures, there were tons of laughs!! Thank you so much for spending our special day with us!! posted 10/21/2019 by Samantha J
Having Pastor Rich officiate our wedding ceremony was a great choice. He is warm, personable and with a sense of humor. From the first time we met, he genuinely took the time to get to know us, asked questions about how my husband and I met and about our relationship and offered suggestions on how to customize our ceremony to best fit our needs. The fact that he speaks Spanish was wonderful as my husband is Argentinian and some of our guests speak Spanish. posted 10/20/2019 by Ramona S
Pastor Rich was the perfect fit for our wedding day. Pastor Rich was very personable and so easy to talk to along the whole process. At our rehearsal, he was informative and right to the point, we felt ready for the big day. On our wedding day, we both were sooo happy to hear everything that Pastor Rich had our together about our story, our families and love. His Spanish was flawless, which was very much appreciated by our guests. We cannot day enough good things about Pastor Rich! posted 10/20/2019 by Catherine C
We found Pastor Rich through The Morton Arboretum. Pastor Rich was everything we were looking for and more. He gave us suggestions and guidance without making us feel pressured. He is personable, kind, understanding, helpful and easy going. Pastor Rich gave us a unique one of a kind ceremony blended with funny stories about us, prayers, words of love and the importance of communication. Our guests loved him and so did we! We highly recommend Pastor Rich. posted 01/04/2019 by Teri W
2018
He was awsome! Super easy going and was willing to go to” new heights” for us. Rich was within our budget and perfect for us. If i could’ve flown him to Switzerland for our ceremony there i would have. I would highly recommend him! posted 12/15/2018 by Rachelle S
Pastor Rich is very warm and caring. You will feel like he genuinely wants the best for you and your future spouse. He was lively and friendly during the ceremony, even though we had scorching heat! He thought of everything and acted like an MC for the ceremony. He was just great!! posted 11/01/2018 by Caitlyn P
We enjoyed working with Pastor Rich! He was thoughtful and open to our ideas to making our ceremony unique. He was very responsive to all of our questions during the entire process. Our guests were very complimentary about Pastor Rich’s style and presentation. We would definitely recommend him to any future couples! posted 10/31/2018 by Mike A
Pastor Rich is incredible. From the moment we met, he made my husband and I feel like he had known us for years. He met with us before our wedding, followed up before the big day, came to WI for the rehearsal and wedding and continues to keep in touch. Pastor Rich takes the time to show you that he genuinely cares about you and your relationship and that has meant the world to us. posted 10/31/2018 by Michele K
Pastor Rich made our ceremony unforgettable! Not only did he put us at ease but he also captured all of our guests’ attention! We heard nothing but good things about the ceremony. The ceremony lasted the right amount of time and Pastor Rich provided beautiful messages to us about life, marriage and our future ahead. We were grateful to have him be our officiant and highly recommend him! posted 10/31/2018 by Natalya P
From the moment I first reached out to Pastor Rich I knew I had made the right decision. He was very quick to respond and extremely easy to talk with. I had a lot of questions on the order of the ceremony and working with him took one less stress out of wedding planning! We met Pastor Rich a few months before the wedding and he was able to learn about us as a couple. Our wedding was in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Pastor Rich conducted THE MOST beautiful ceremony. He made the ceremony very personal and our guests were extremely impressed. I highly recommend Pastor Rich for your wedding ceremony!!! posted 10/30/2018 by Erica K
Pastor Rich was great and very helpful from the very beginning. He was responsive to all communications. He performed an incredible and religious bilingual ceremony in both Spanish and English. We went over our initial ceremony plan line by line and with Pastor Rich’s expertise we had our perfect wedding. posted 10/30/2018 by Doug J
Pastor Rich was able to travel to rural Wisconsin for our outdoor ceremony and was easily accessible via email and text for any questions. He included special characteristics of my spouse and I in the ceremony and was easy to talk to. posted 10/30/2018 by Kady Z
Pastor Rich was the best officant I could have asked for! I was planning a wedding in Chicago while living in another state. This provided the obstacle of not being able to immediately meet officiants in person. Pastor Rich was very flexible in being able to meet and my now husband because we would flying in from out of state (even offered us a ride to the airport). He was very friendly and provided us with a lot of very good ideas on how to how to incorporate our faiths into the ceremony (I’m Catholic and husband is Jewish). He was very happy to include any last minute changes to the ceremony program. He listened and addressed any concerns we had for the big day. I would happily recommend Pastor Rich to anyone looking for an officant. posted 10/30/2018 by Helen C
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding at the Hoosier Grove Barn 6/9/18. From our very first meeting with him, we knew he would be perfect for our special day. It was such a relief to find someone so kind, down to earth, and professional. He helped guide us through the planning process with ease, and provided a lovely, memorable ceremony. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! We highly recommend his services! posted 10/30/2018 by Danielle A
We could not have been happier with our choice to have Pastor Rich marry us! From the first time we met Pastor Rich, we instantly felt comfortable and had a connection with him. He took the time to really get to know us and our love story. Past Rich made our ceremony so personal to us, even remembering the small details! He made us feel so unique and cared for during the entire wedding process. Anytime we had a question, he instantly answered 🙂 Thank you Pastor Rich for being apart of our wonderful day! We cannot thank you enough for making our ceremony everything we ever dreamed of and more!! posted 10/30/2018 by Brittany C
Austin and I are so lucky to have found Pastor Rich to officiate our wedding. From our first meeting at a coffee shop, he made us feel comfortable and he really got to know us. Pastor Rich was very open to working with us and our Hindu Priest to make our fusion wedding perfect. He walked us through every step at the rehearsal and made our ceremony very personal. We had many friends and family members come up to us and tell us that they loved what he said. We highly recommend him! posted 10/28/2018 by Deblina D
Pastor Rich couldn’t have been a more perfect fit for our wedding day! He took the time to really understand our story. I had guests who though we had known our pastor since we met! I would highly recommend using Pastor Rich to officiate your ceremony. He made everything so easy and it was not stressful AT ALL! posted 10/28/2018 by Dana L
Pastor Rich is great! He officiated our wedding in August of 2018. We are an interfaith couple so I was a little anxious in trying to find someone who would be understanding and who we both felt comfortable with. On the first phone conversation with Pastor Rich I instantly felt comfortable. He is so kind and understanding and has such a calming demeanor. He made me feel comfortable and reassured me that we will work together to make it a special ceremony. Pastor Rich was very responsive and patient with my procrastination 🙂 We did a rehearsal and he walked us threw everything so we didn’t have to worry about figuring out all the details. He put together a beautiful ceremony for us and made it so meaningful and personal. He shared some personal stories that so many people can relate to no matter what your religion and we had so many people come up to us after and comment on how much they loved what he said. People are still bringing it up when they see us 🙂 We highly recommend Pastor Rich. posted 10/24/2018 by Angela A
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding at the Morton Arboretum. Since we live in California, it was a relief that Pastor Rich was accommodating to our schedule, and really took the time to get to know us. He incorporated so many of our personal stories into the ceremony that a few people at our wedding thought he was a childhood friend! Pastor Rich is a pro, we enjoyed working with him. posted 10/24/2018 by Lara T
My now husband is not religious and I am; I wanted an officiant that could give us a semi-religious but semi-non religious ceremony. After meeting Pastor Rich for the first time, my husband and I knew he was the right fit for us! He asked questions about us as individuals and as a couple, he really tried to get to know us. He shared his love story with his wife, and made us feel like he really cared and understood true love. He also didn’t put any pressure on us to make a decision, as other officiants had. We selected him and couldn’t be happier! He was there to help us every step of the way – even with all my questions! We were so happy with our wedding rehearsal and wedding ceremony. The rehearsal helped me feel prepared and ready for the ceremony. After the wedding, guests kept telling us how unique, fun and beautiful the service was. He really listened to what we wanted and was able to perfectly share our love story with our guests. By far, Pastor Rich offered the most for an amazing price. His services included a rehearsal, wedding ceremony, script review, guidance, endless communication and his years of experience. Others charged extra for a rehearsal or script or unlimited communication. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! posted 10/22/2018 by Michelle Z
Our wedding ceremony was unforgettably perfect. We and our guest really enjoyed every moment. I really liked the fact that our officiant payed close attention to detail and provided a personalized experience as well as provided a bilingual ceremony. The wedding ceremony was fun as well as intimate. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Definitely recommended. posted 10/22/2018 by Destiny A
Pastor Rich was personable, professional, fun, easy going, and made our ceremony interesting! Our families complimented him after our wedding and said that he was the perfect fit. Not only did he incorporate religious and nonreligious statements but he did not bore our crowd! There were laughs, tears, and smiles during our ceremony all of which we wanted. Even when the PA system failed a time or too Pastor Rich continued doing an excellent job with the ceremony and directing my husband, myself, MOH, & BM. His effort to get to know us showed and was very responsive with emails. Thank you Pastor Rich! posted 10/21/2018 by Katie M
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding this past August in Chicago, and it was great to have a Pastor that is able to offer a service in Spanish, also, as my in-laws are from Spain and don’t speak English. Everyone commented to us afterwards about the warmth and down to earth quality that pastor Rich possessed, something I really wanted for our more relaxed wedding! He was also very attentive and caring, always probing us for different ways to make our wedding better. Thanks Pastor Rich! posted 10/20/2018 by Joshua H
We had such a wonderful and lovely experience with Pastor Rich on our wedding day. Although we lived at quite a distance, Pastor Rich made an effort to get to know us personally as a couple, and incorporate that into a beautiful ceremony at our wedding. He was very responsive to all of our emails and was a joy to work with! posted 10/20/2018 by Rachel M
Pastor Rich was great!! He took the time to get to know us. It made our ceremony fun and very special. Our guests got to learn a bit of how my husband and i met … And everyone enjoyed it. It also helped a lot, that he is bilingual. We had some guests that only spoke Spanish and others that only spoke English…. But thanks to him everyone got to enjoy the ceremony, since he translated in both languages. posted 10/19/2018 by Nancy G
Pastor Rich was the perfect choice for our special day! He made the ceremony incredibly personal and we couldn’t have asked for anything better! We received compliments from everyone on how amazing the ceremony was! posted 10/04/2018 by Karlie K
Pastor Rich was phenomenal. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a pastor. He was very understanding with our views and respected that. He didn’t push things we did not want at our ceremony. From beginning to end he was very helpful. All of our guests loved him, we received many compliments. He’s a very personable guy. I’m so happy with our choice of Pastor Rich. Our ceremony was wonderful! He remembered many personal details of myself and husband and used that during the ceremony, I really enjoyed that. Can’t recommend enough. posted 09/21/2018 by Brittany T
Pastor Rich was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend him for your wedding! My Husband and I are not religious and did not want a religious wedding ceremony. Pastor Rich was so accommadating and made sure our ceremony was personal and exactly what we wanted!! Our guests raved about the ceremony and how wonderful of a job he did! He was always prompt in answering any questions we had and really got to know us on a personal level and it showed in the ceremony! He is so warm, nice, and genuine! Thanks Pastor Rich for making our wedding day unforgettable!! posted 05/07/2018 by Hannah L
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Pastor Rich really knows how to make your ceremony meaningful and memorable. He incorporated details into our ceremony in the planning and day of that make our ceremony so special to look back on. He really took the time to get to know my husband and I, and shared details of our story in a beautiful way. He also found ways to incorporate my two step sons into our ceremony that made our wedding day extra special. Thank you for everything, Pastor Rich! Kassie M. Crown Point IN 10.4.22
After an extensive officiant search, we decided to move forward with Pastor Rich and we are SO happy that we did. My husband and I are not very religious but did grow up in the church so we wanted more of a spiritual ceremony. As an ordained minister of the Methodist Church, Pastor Rich knew all the traditional aspects of a Christian wedding and invited us to leverage as much or as little of them as possible. The other important aspect that he brought to the table was that he was able to do the ceremony in English and Spanish. While most of our guests were bilingual, we wanted to make sure the most important parts of the wedding (vows and ring exchange) were in Spanish and he was able to not only make it happen but he gave my Spanish-speaking grandma a shout out from the front and thanked her for being there. Loved it. I must admit that not having a full script from him did make me a tad nervous but Pastor Rich DELIVERED on the day of the ceremony. All the prep he took us through–the questionnaire, the calls–led to him sharing a funny, thoughtful, and hopeful message. Our guests went out of the way to say that he did a great job and they could not believe how much he knew about us and our story. Overall, Pastor Rich is there for YOU. He is super flexible, willing to give ideas, calm your nerves and make sure that your day is what you want it to be. His soothing voice and humble presence led us through the most important part of the day and set the tone for what was and is to come. Highly recommend him! NV R. Schaumburg, IL 12.7.22
Thanks to him our ceremony was special, romantic and funny. Exactly as I asked. It was perfect! With my husband being from India, and me being from Venezuela, we wanted a pastor who could get us married in English as well as Spanish simultaneously. From the first time we meet Pastor Rich, he made us feel incredibly comfortable. He understood our love story and was able to beautifully include that into our ceremony which left our friends and families emotionally overjoyed, as Pastor Rich seamlessly overcame the language barrier for our guests. We highly recommend him!! Andrea M. San Francisco 11.9.20
My husband and I had the privilege to have Pastor Rich as our wedding officiant. Our wedding was July 12 2019, a very HOT HOT HOT day and our ceremony was outdoors but besides that Pastor Rich made the best out of it! From the moment we first met him he was super lovely and made us feel like we’ve been knowing him for years! I love that our ceremony was in both English and Spanish! He was just the best and I’m so happy we chose him. Stephany L Chicago 10.27.19
Pastor Rich was amazing. Not only was he affordable but absolutely perfect. He had a sense of humor. He really cared about us and what we wanted. I would recommend him to anyone. Rachelle O Pardeeville Wi 2018
Pastor Rich is great! He officiated our wedding in August of 2018. We are an interfaith couple so I was a little anxious in trying to find someone who would be understanding and who we both felt comfortable with. On the first phone conversation with Pastor Rich I felt comfortable right away. He is so kind and understanding and has such a calming demeanor. He made me feel comfortable and reassured me that we will work together to make it a special ceremony. He was very responsive and patient with my procrastination 🙂 We did a rehearsal and he walked us threw everything so we didn’t have to worry about figuring out all the details. He put together a beautiful ceremony for us and made it so meaningful and personal. He shared some personal stories that so many people can relate to no matter what your religion and we had so many people come up to us after and comment on how much they loved what he said. People are still bringing it up when they see us 🙂 We highly recommend Pastor Rich. Angela A. Chicago 9.7.18
Pastor Rich is amazing. He met with us before our big day and had great communication leading up to our rehearsal and wedding in WI in July of 2018. He’s one of those people that you feel like you’ve known for years from the moment you meet him. All of our family and friends commented about the beautiful ceremony. I can never thank him enough. Michele K. Muskego, WI reviewed 2018
Pastor Rich was great and very helpful from the very beginning. He was responsive to all communications. He performed an incredible and religious bilingual ceremony in both Spanish and English. We went over our initial ceremony plan line by line and with Pastor Rich’s expertise we had our perfect wedding. Brittany B. Morton Grove 2018
Austin and I are so lucky to have found Pastor Rich to officiate our wedding. From our first meeting at a coffee shop, he made us feel comfortable and he really got to know us. Pastor Rich was very open to working with us and our Hindu Priest to make our fusion wedding perfect. He walked us through every step at the rehearsal and made our ceremony very personal. We had many friends and family members come up to us and tell us that they loved what he said. We highly recommend him! Deblina D. San Francisco reviewed 2018
Pastor Rich couldn’t have been a more perfect fit for our wedding day! He took the time to really understand our story. I had guests who though we had known our pastor since we met! I would highly recommend using Pastor Rich to officiate your ceremony. He made everything so easy and it was not stressful AT ALL! Dana W. Sunny Isles, FL reviewed 2018
Pastor Rich was simply the best. He made my son and daughter in law’s special day so memorable. He is a true professional with a heart that exudes warmth into everything he does and says. So happy we found him. Roberta H Chicago 2018
Pastor Rich was the perfect choice for our special day! He made the ceremony incredibly personal and we couldn’t have asked for anything better! We received compliments from everyone on how amazing the ceremony was! Karlie L San Francisco 2018
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding this past August in Chicago, and it was great to have a Pastor that is able to offer a service in Spanish, also, as my in-laws are from Spain and don’t speak English. Everyone commented to us afterwards about the warmth and down to earth quality that pastor Rich possessed, something I really wanted for our more relaxed wedding! He was also very attentive and caring, always probing us for different ways to make our wedding better. Thanks Pastor Rich! Joshua H. Glencoe, IL 2018
We just got married and Rich was amazing. Such a caring guy and personal ceremony. Everyone thought he had known us for years but we’d only met him once in person and once over Skype. Knows what he needs to do and ask to get the right info for what was a beautiful and perfect length speech/sermon in our fairly short wedding ceremony. I’m not religious but my wife is and he blended this perfectly. Really made it so special for us. Thanks Rich William M. Lake View East – Chicago 2018
First, it is clear that Pastor Rich is experienced in officiating over a wedding and he’s also extremely friendly and entertaining person! We had a few challenges in putting together our marriage ceremony. It was done in a bit of a rush with many details to organize. We found Pastor Rich by referral from our venue and arranged to meet with him to discuss our personal history and some simple planning details. Then a few weeks later, without a rehearsal, we all showed up and got married. Pastor Rich ran the whole thing. He patiently worked with all of our last minute hurdles and made everyone very comfortable. He described our personal details as if he’d known us for many years and provided meaningful perspective on building a lasting relationship.
Long story short – the ceremony went great and we feel indebted to Pastor Rich for proving a wonderful experience for all. Ronald U. Woodridge, IL 3.5.18
Pastor Rich made my Wedding Ceremony unique and personal. I’ve always wanted to get married outside but was worried about my Ceremony not being religious enough. But with the help of Pastor Rich he still made it a special and religious ceremony. He also spoke in Italian and Spanish for us besides English. We were very happy with his service. If you are looking for personalization and creativity contact Pastor Rich Carmela M. Streamwood, IL 11.5.17Pastor Rich officiated my wedding on August 5, 2017 in Milwaukee. He was amazing to work with and even though we only met once before our wedding day, he was able to make the ceremony feel so personal. My husband and I are not very religious and Pastor Rich was so flexible and understanding of our wishes. We had so many compliments from our guests that our ceremony was the best they had ever seen! I would highly recommend working with him. Amanda S. Oconomowoc, WI 11.18.17
Pastor Rich truly makes your wedding experience unique. He takes the time to get to know you, your families, and friends and makes sure to incorporate that into the ceremony. Pastor Rich is such a kind, genuine and faith filled human being. If you are looking to solidify your wedding ceremony with a great officiant, he is the one. Steven S. Roselle, IL 11.5.17
Pastor Rich did a remarkable job on our ceremony. Our families still talk about how great Pastor Rich was and our wedding was in June! He was very personable, great sense of humor, and was extremely genuine. He put both our minds at ease and created a perfect ceremony that suited our personality and style. Ultimate professional and friend, we were very grateful we chose Pastor Rich. We highly recommend him for your special day, you will be happy you did. Z.S. Des Plaines, IL 2017
Choosing Pastor Rich to officiate our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. He made our ceremony about us and our relationship but also made it lighthearted where our guests were entertained. Pastor Rich truly cares about your happiness and will do everything he can to make your perfect ceremony come to life. Thank you Pastor Rich! Natasha M. Chicago 2017
Pastor Rich is a wonderful officiant. He took the time to understand our story and share it during our wedding. Pastor Rich is also very easy to talk to and quick to communicate back with any questions that we had. He also customized our wedding and spoke both English and Spanish for our families. As well, he included cultural traditions in our wedding and explained them to our guests. Our families and guests all asked about him and raved that he made our ceremony so wonderful! We appreciated all he did for us and loved what he did to make our day so special! Carly M Bartlett, Il 10.31.17
I didn’t grow up dreaming of weddings but I’m confident that I had my dream wedding this year. Pastor Rich gave a toughing sermon that was thoughtful and personal for my husband and I’s relationship. He also brought together pieces of both our religions, Catholic and Jewish, to help unite our two families and traditions. Even without a wedding planner, just a fantastic friend standing-in as our day-of-coordinator, Pastor Rich Rubietta lead the wedding party and the day confidently and smoothly. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Our day was perfect for us and we have a lot to celebrate for many more years. Ashlee G. Cook County 2017
With Pastor Rich our wedding was amazing! Pastor Rich is a very responsible person with a great sense of humor. Our wedding took place without any stress. Beautiful speech and gentle disposition helped me have a dream wedding! Monika C. Czarna Gora, Poland 2017
Pastor Rich officiated our wedding back in August and we couldn’t have been happier! Everything went very smoothly, and many people at the wedding had complimented us on how nice of a ceremony it was. We are very thankful to Pastor Rich and definitely recommend him as a wedding officiant! Brett W. Carol Stream, Il 2017
I truly could not put into words how amazing and special it was to have Pastor Rich as such an important part of our wedding ceremony. Not only was he kind, genuine, and passionate about what he does – he truly made us feel so calm and at ease, and we had no doubt that he was the right officiant we did not have to visit with any others after meeting him the first time. He is AMAZING at officiating. Our entire wedding ceremony was crying, laughing (literally, cracking up), and truly feeling every word he said. I had people coming up to us (even to this day), saying what a great officiant he was, how perfect his message was, and how amazing the entire ceremony was thanks to him. It’s really hard to find someone who encompasses all of the above (I myself am in the wedding industry and trust me, I know the best when I find them!). DO NOT HESITATE to choose Pastor Rich as your wedding officiant – you won’t be disappointed. 🙂 Brooke A. Evans, GA 2017
Pastor Rich was great to work with! We met a few months before the wedding to get to know each other and he had great suggestions for the ceremony to help us get organized. Pastor Rich helped us through the rehearsal and ceremony all while going the extra mile by incorporating part of the ceremony in Spanish. Many people asked us where we found Pastor Rich as he was amazing!!! i would recommend him to everyone! Irivin P. Roselle, IL 10.12.16
Pastor Rich performed an outstanding romantic wedding ceremony and caused many smiles with his humor and positivity. We gave him very little notice about our wedding date, vows and wedding ceremony details and order. Not to mention that we were late to start the ceremony and it was us who caused the delay. But Pastor Rich was just so calm, patient and encouraged us not to worry. He treated us like his own family, even after 30 or more minutes of delay. In all rush from our home to hotel Baker St. Charles IL, where our wedding was, we forgot our marriage license. Thankfully Pastor Rich was there to calm us and solve the problem. He was above kind and professional. Again we were lucky to get recommendation from our family friends and we are glad we chose Pastor Rich. We will definitely recommend him. Pastor Rich is a very good Pastor: understanding, professional. Humor, sense of calmness and experience definitely shows! Our experience was amazing and we will remember our wedding ceremony as the one of the most beautiful days in our lives, thanks to Pastor Rich!!
Love and blessings! David and Aleksandra S. Yorkville, IL 8.28.16
Pastor Rich completely exceeded our expectations. My husband and I wanted a non-religious, fun, personal ceremony and we truly couldn’t have found a better man for the job. He was very easy to communicate with and always quick to respond, remembered my husband and I’s story to a T as well as other details about the two of us for our ceremony, and made us feel like family all along the way. We received compliments regarding the ceremony and the “flow” all throughout night and many people were surprised to hear that Pastor Rich wasn’t someone that we had known for ages – although it felt like we had by the end of it all! Our wedding was a thousand times more incredible than we could have ever imagined and we couldn’t have done it without Pastor Rich. Alyxandra W. Chicago 6.18.16
We couldn’t have been any more happier and honored to have Pastor Rich marry us! He is hands down the best!!! He took the genuinely interested in getting to know my Husband and I! During our ceremony he was able to verbalize how we felt about each other in a very sweet, heart fulling way!!! He is such a nice kind hearted man!!! We fall in love with Pastor Rich!!! He walked everyone through the rehearsal the night before the wedding to make sure everyone knew what to do! He got to the venue early the day of the wedding to talk to us to remind us on what to do if we had any more questions! He is truly one of a kind! We got so many raving compliments about how amazing Pastor Rich is! He made our special day that much more special!!!! If you are looking for a officiant look no further Pastor Rich is your guy!!!! Thank you so much Pastor Rich again!!!! 🙂 Your Truly – Nikki & Ramy!!!!!!! Rolling Meadows, IL 6.10.16
2014
Pastor Rich Made Our Ceremony Perfect!!
Pastor Rich was wonderful. He was extremely responsive and helpful from day one. I was nervous because my husband and I were extremely unsure of how we wanted the ceremony to go, at the rehearsal Pastor Rich comforted us and walked through everything so that we could add/change anything we wanted. We were also unsure of how intimate it would be since we did not know Pastor Rich, however he asked a lot of questions and really got to know my husband and I, at the rehearsal he came up with the perfect personal touches that fit us and our bridal party to a tee. On the wedding day everything was absolutely perfect, thanks to him. All of our guests/wedding party LOVED him and said how great our ceremony was. Reviewed On 11/17/2014 Kelsey J
Wonderful!
Pastor Rich is super personable and helpful! He did a great job engaging our audience at the ceremony. Highly recommend! Reviewed On 11/16/2014 Rupika A
Great Experience
I’m so thankful that my husband and I found Pastor Rich to marry us. Before our wedding we had a little meeting with the pastor so that he could get to know us and so we could make sure that he was someone that would reflect our style and tell our story in a way that was “us”. Instantly we felt so comfortable with him. This meeting was really enjoyable because it allowed us to really reflect on us as individuals and as a couple. Pastor Rich kept in touch with us quite a bit just making sure our planning was going good, and making sure all our questions were answered. The day of the wedding out ceremony had to start 1 hour late because some of our VIP’s got a little lost on the way. I understand that wedding officiants have a very busy schedule during wedding season and he kept me calm and reassured me that everything was fine. I was very thankful for his patience that day. I would highly recommend him! Reviewed On 11/16/2014 Danielle S
The Sledge Wedding
Pastor Rich performed a wonderful ceremony. He aided and coached my husband and I prior to the ceremony, which I appreciated dearly. I did not know what to expect but he was great. To be honest, we were slacking a bit on finding a pastor to marry us, but I am happy that my husband found Pastor Rich. He worked with our busy schedule and was very patient with us. And even though we didn’t talk much prior to our wedding he talked about us and told our story as if we were all long time friends. My husband and I enjoyed our ceremony so much that we even talked about getting Pastor Rich to perform our ceremony 10 years from now when we renew our vows. I am happy to have had Pastor Rich marry us. Reviewed On 10/30/2014
Thank you!
Pastor Rich was wonderful, and he made our ceremony personal and just what we were looking for. Throughout the planning process he was easy to work with, and listened to our thoughts and concerns, and accommodated our somewhat unusual reading requests into a beautiful ceremony. Reviewed On 10/30/2014 Nicole N
Amazing Officiant
My husband and I had our wedding officiated by Pastor Rich this past August and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision. Upon our first premarital visit with Pastor Rich, he asked us questions about how we met, how we grew up, what qualities we like and dislike about each other to get a feel for us as a couple. We talked about ourselves and individuals and as a couple. He, in turn, told us about himself. We thought that was very important as Pastor Rich incorporated what he learned about us into our wedding ceremony and getting to know him made us feel comfortable in choosing him as our officiant. Pastor Rich was very easily accessible and very kind, making us feel like we have known him for many years. He listened to and incorporated our ideas into the ceremony and preformed it flawlessly. I must say we were both touched with the words he spoke about us in front of our family and friends. We would definitely recommend Pastor Rich to any and all who are seeking a stress-free and beautiful wedding ceremony experience. Thank you Pastor! – The Granos (08.16.2014) Reviewed On 10/30/2014 Courtney C
Pastor Rich is highly recommended!
Pastor Rich was a great find! He was very personable, thoughtful, and genuine. Upon meeting with us, we quickly found that he truly wanted to make our ceremony unique and special. Pastor Rich’s experience with wedding ceremonies was very helpful as we planned for our big day. He was easily accessible by phone and email and answered all of our pre-ceremony questions. During the rehearsal, he made our wedding party feel comfortable and important. Pastor Rich created a warm environment and welcomed our family and friends to be a part of the ceremony. On our wedding day, he made sure our ceremony ran smoothly. We definitely recommend Pastor Rich to any Bride and Groom to be. He was fantastic! The Lazzaras Reviewed On 10/30/2014 Jenny R
Amazing Experience
We used Pastor Rich to perform our wedding ceremony on October 18th. I can’t say enough good things. We met prior to the ceremony and we all sat down together and visited which was a great experience. Pastor Rich really tried to get to know my husband and I and how we were brought together as a couple, and also really got to know us individually. My husband and I did pay the higher priced option to also be able to have him at our rehearsal. I felt it was worth the extra money. It gave such peace of mind after rehearsing with him and our bridal party and family. Our experience was amazing! We really made a great connection with Pastor Rich and I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone to perform their wedding ceremony! Reviewed On 10/30/2014 Lauren B
An Absolutely Fantastic Officiant!!
We had the honor of having Pastor Rich be the officiant at our wedding this October. We couldn’t have chosen anyone better! I was pretty skeptical at first of finding an officiant online, it seemed so impersonal and kind of cold. However my apprehension completely disappeared when we first met Rich over coffee. Pastor Rich is an incredibly warm, kind-hearted, and open individual who is also a very experienced and knowledgeable wedding officiant. Pastor Rich made sure every step along the way was about us and what we wanted our wedding to be. He executed all the details of our ceremony just as we’d imagined and was a significant calming presence to our entire wedding party, especially the to the groom. Again, it couldn’t have been better. Thank you, Rich, for everything. Reviewed On 10/29/2014 Sarah R
Great Officiant!!!!!
Pastor Rich was everything we were looking for in an officiant. He is a very good listener, very perceptive and very personable. He was also very amenable to what we wanted our ceremony to be. In our first meeting with him he asked a lot of questions and got a very good idea of who we were as a couple and it really showed during our ceremony. He was funny and charming and everyone enjoyed what he had to say, but at the same time
he didn’t steal the show and he kept it about us. He was everything we had wanted in our wedding officiant and we got lots of positive feedback about him from people who attended. I would definitely recommend him to a friend. Reviewed On 10/27/2014 Jamie A
Wedding ceremony October 2014
We were extremely happy with his services! From the time we first met all the way to the day of the wedding he went above and beyond for us especially taking into account the very little instruction we gave him on the ceremony. We felt like he truly cared for us and was not just performing another “gig”. Many of our friends and family commented on how well he handled our wedding and asked if we were friends for a long time because it seemed so. He was very helpful in guiding us in the process and very knowledgeable and open to sharing ideas. He was open to our desires and specific requests. Thank you!! Reviewed On 10/25/2014 Sultan O
Great ceremony
We got a ton of compliments on pastor Rich and we really enjoyed his ceremony. It was sweet, spiritual, funny and personal. Very satisfied and would highly recommend Rich! Reviewed On 10/25/2014 Jennifer B
Pastor Rich will make your wedding ceremony the highlight of your day!
My wife and I poured over reviews for a pastor for our wedding. Her and I both agreed that we did not want to do a church wedding, and being from different faiths we wanted to find a pastor that would not only respect our decision, but incorporate both Catholic and Lutheran aspects to our wedding ceremony without being overly “churchy”. We found this in Pastor Rich Rubietta. Initially we met with Pastor Rich and immediately fell in love with his calm demeanor, attention to detail when it came to what we expected from a pastor, as well as his genuine interest in us as a couple. He asked several questions to get to know us individually, as well as a couple. While I thought this was simply a nice gesture, he surprised both of us by incorporating some small yet intricate details of our lives into the ceremony he officiated. Pastor Rich, while he stays busy makes every effort to accommodate a busy wedding schedule, he was tolerant to our somewhat rambunctious wedding party during our rehearsal, and made every effort to make sure when we were done rehearsing we were confidant for our big day. We were. On the day of he was on time, even early which allowed for some pictures with him. He coordinated with the dj, venue, and wedding party making everything seamless for both my wife and I which was great of him! The ceremony he performed was very heartfelt, included aspects from both our lives, both our religions, and he kept it light yet meaningful as well as adding some genuine humor to keep everyone awake and interested. In closing, Sarah and I want to thank you Pastor Rich for making us comfortable on our big day, also for taking the time to genuinely bring two people together as one. Your eloquent words and concern for us as a couple made this a very easy review to write. Thank you for everything you did! We truly met a stranger and made a great friend in the process of our wedding! Wishing you and everyone reading this review all the best in everything you do! With love, Jonathan & Sarah Saum Reviewed On 10/25/2014 Sarah Nz
Wonderful Night
Pastor Rich was a extremely friendly man who had us talking at great length about our lives, and that was in the first few minutes when we met. He made sure to cover every detail for his duties as our officiant and helped make our ceremony very personal and special. He worked with us through the weeks leading up to the wedding without any complaint or negative feelings. My wife and I were very pleased with everything he did, and would highly recommend him to any prospective couples. Reviewed On 10/23/2014
My husband and I got married in Tiffany garden Chicago. We are so happy that we chose Pastor Rich . He was very easy to work with and helped us through every step of the way. Our ceremony was exactly what we hoped for. He is very kind and thoughtful. Thank you, Pastor Rich! Reviewed On 10/23/2014
Great Ceremony!
We had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Rich in June of 2013, He did my sister’s wedding at the Brookfield Zoo and we absolutely loved him. When I proposed to my wife and we began planning for our big day there wasn’t a doubt in our mind that we would hire Pastor Rich for our ceremony. His personalization, attention to detail, and true care to get to know us was really impressive. Being that neither of us have had a life long relationship with him his words at the ceremony meant so much. You would’ve sworn he has known us for years. Anyway, for anyone looking to plan their ceremony Pastor Rich is great, probably the best! I would give him 10 stars out of 5! He did a great job! Reviewed On 10/20/2014 Jim B
So personable and professional, highly recommended!!
After speaking to 5 perspective officiants, my fiance and I knew on first meeting that Pastor Rich was exactly who we were looking for. We truly enjoyed our pre-ceremony counseling, Rich was prompt to respond to my many emails about details, he was flexible with our ceremony suggestions, very helpful and our family loved him during our rehearsal! On the day of our wedding he kept me calm and cool and delivered a funny yet touching ceremony, he focused on who we were as a couple and delivered some wonderful words of advice. At the conclusion of the ceremony, many guests expressed how impressed they were with Pastor Rich and thought he had known us for years (a testament to how personable he is, we only met months before). I highly recommend Pastor Rich, a pleasure to work with, both a professional and a very kind person!! Reviewed On 10/18/2014 Katie M
Wonderful!
Pastor Rich was absolutely wonderful, from start to finish. My now husband and I were booking our vendors out of state, and had called several different officiants but were not very impressed. Once we spoke with Pastor Rich we knew he was the one. He was very kind and genuinely interested in my husband and I. He wanted to know about us and what exactly we wanted. He was very helpful in providing suggestions for our ceremony, but never too pushy. He was always responsive, whether by email, phone, or text. We never had any doubt that it was going to be an amazing ceremony, and it was! Definitely recommend Pastor Rich! Reviewed On 10/14/2014 Emily M
Fantastic service
Pastor Rich was exactly what we were looking for. My wife and I are not religious and we were searching for someone who could make our day special. Rich met with us months before the wedding and took detailed notes that he included in a ceremony that was just perfect. Highly recommend! Reviewed On 10/12/2014
Wedding Day with Rich!
My husband and I were married almost a year ago on November 2nd, 2013 on a very CHILLY and windy day! We had our ceremony outside; and there were continuous jokes about how we had survived our ceremony that day. Pastor Rich is a very genuine and caring person. We are so blessed that we were married by him. Our memories of our wedding day are filled with joy and laughter because of the great ceremony we shared with him. My sister is getting married in May of 2015, and she was so impressed and moved by our ceremony that she is also using Pastor Rich to marry them! It was a great experience; and we are so glad we found Rich to share in our big day. Reviewed On 10/12/2014 Carolyn B
Pastor Rich was awesome!
My husband and I chose Pastor Rich to officiate our outdoor wedding. He met with us right away and really listened and understand just what we wanted in our ceremony. He was very accommodating and caring about our unique situations and wants. During the rehearsal, Pastor Rich was fun and energetic just like my family and bridal party! He got down to the details quickly and efficiently. I didn’t think it was possible, but on our wedding day, Pastor Rich was so flexible and even more understanding and caring. We started a half hour late and he didn’t let that bother him or make him rush through our ceremony. He took his time and made it so special to us. I still to this day get compliments about what a great job Pastor Rich did and how he must have known us for years to speak at our ceremony in the personal and intimate way he did. He incorporated the right amount of religion that we were looking for and made both sides of our family extremely happy. I am so glad we went with Pastor Rich to officiate our wedding! I would highly recommend Pastor Rich for your wedding. He is so personable and provides great service to couples. He is a great Pastor, but more importantly a great person! Reviewed On 10/12/2014 Leslie
Highly recommend!
Pastor Rich was great before and during our ceremony. Upon contacting him he was warm, gracious and highly professional. His information package was the exact information we needed to design our perfect wedding and to create the vows that WE wanted. We were so impressed by his desire to get to know each of us as individuals and also as a couple. He took an interest in creating our perfect day and was very prompt getting back to us with all the answers to questions we had. On our wedding day (8/10/2013) he was on time and performed the ceremony exactly as we had defined it and with sincere feeling and expression. No surprises, no flaws, just exceptional, contributing to the perfect day. Thank you Pastor Rich, you are forever in our fondest memories. For other readers, we highly recommend Pastor Rich as his five star rating was well earned. Reviewed On 8/10/2014 Lana
Excellent
After our initial meeting with Pastor Rich, my wife and I knew we had to hire him as the officiant for our wedding. He really takes time to get to know couples on a personal level and make the experience relaxed and comfortable. Pastor Rich is very organized and helpful when it comes to ceremony preparation and he is also open to unique/personal ideas from the bride and groom. Our friends and family also had nothing but positive feedback about Pastor Rich and how smoothly our ceremony ran. I definitely would recommend working with Pastor Rich to make your wedding a memorable experience. Reviewed On 8/01/2014 Christina G
Best Choice!
My husband and I are both in the military and arranged time to have a wedding back home. We live in El Paso, Tx and Pastor Rich was all the way in my home state of Illinois. Planning a wedding being thousands of miles away is hard enough! Pastor Rich took all the stress away. He was very easy to communicate with and helped us to personalize our ceremony to how me and my husband wanted it to be. Pastor Rich was open to our ideas and wanted to make our day super special! At the last minute we made a slight change to how we wanted things and he was able to roll right with it with no problem. Our day was wonderful, I couldn’t of asked for anyone better to have been apart of our day. Reviewed On 7/31/2014
Great officiant
Pastor Rich was fantastic and really helped make our ceremony personal and special. He talked us through everything when we first met with him so we’d know what to expect. During the ceremony he was funny, thoughtful, and threw in personal touches about our relationship throughout the ceremony. We really couldn’t have asked for a better officiant of our wedding. Reviewed On 7/31/2014 Maggie S
Pastor Rich was wonderful to work with! When we first met with him he took the time to really get to know us. He was very accommodating of our preferences and wanted to make sure we were comfortable with everything. On the day of the wedding, he made sure that everything was perfect. All of our guests made comments about how nice of a ceremony we had. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant! able before hand with any questions we had and was helpful through out. He could have not ask for a better ceremony! Reviewed On 7/29/2014 Ashley W
Love Love Love Pastor Rich!!
Living in San Diego and planning/having your wedding across the country in Chicago isn’t easy. We are so happy and lucky we selected Pastor Rich as our officiant. Pastor Rich was everything we had hoped for and so much more. We love you, Pastor Rich!!! Reviewed On 7/29/2014 Michelle
Pastor Rich is a true gem!
Wow! Pastor Rich was exactly what we wanted in an officiant. He’s very flexible, personable, experienced, and friendly. We connected immediately on the first visit and felt comfortable that he was right for us. He gave us a ceremony outline as a guide for us to customize and without a glitch, he was graceful, calm and performed our ceremony with ease. Our ceremony was top notch because of the passion he has for what he does! He was quick in getting our marriage certificate to the County; when we returned from our honeymoon, our official copies were waiting for us. It was an honor to have you wed us Pastor Rich…Thank you!! Reviewed On 7/26/2014 Jennifer O
Pastor Rich will enhance your wedding day!
Pastor Rich was recommended to me by one of my coworkers. I was told that he was extremely nice, and very genuine. After meeting Pastor Rich, I couldn’t have agreed more! My husband and I had a surprise wedding. Pastor Rich was extremely flexible and easy-going. Even without a rehearsal, he led the perfect ceremony. I loved his genuineness and his ability to capture mine and my husband’s thoughts and reiterate it in a beautiful ceremony. I would highly recommend Pastor Rich to anyone! Reviewed On 7/21/2014 Gina N
Amazing and personal
Rich was the perfect choice for our rooftop ceremony in Chicago. He got to know us and incorporated so many things that made our ceremony simply lovely. He was responsive to all of our requests and I would recommend him to anyone in Chicago! Thank you for making our night perfect. Reviewed On 7/20/2014 Missi W
Pastor Rich is FANTASTIC
We live in Chicago, but got married in St. Joseph, MI and Pastor Rich was an absolute pleasure and made the journey to MI for our rehearsal and ceremony. We can’t say enough good things about him. He made our ceremony so personal, special, REAL, and exactly what we wanted. It was perfect! And he really impressed us when he could hear a boat coming, leaned-in and told my husband and I we were going to pause for a moment, because the boat would stop and blow their horn….and he was right! It was too funny and we swear he must have eyes in the back of his head to have known that was coming! He’s the nicest man, and I know he will always be there for us – not just on the big day, but throughout our lives and marriage. Reviewed On 7/20/2014 Caroline T
Fantastic Officiant
Pastor Rich helped make our day as special as we hoped it would be! He was extremely helpful when it came to planning our ceremony and personalizing it to us. Our guests came up to us throughout the reception and days following saying how wonderful our ceremony was. Pastor Rich seemed as if he knew us for years. We would recommend him for an officiant to any of our friends and family! Reviewed On 7/19/2014 Erin C
Pastor Rich did a wonderful job with our small and intimate ceremony. He was warm and engaging. Our families also thought he was great. Reviewed On 7/18/2014
Highly Recommend
We are truly blessed that Pastor Rich was able to officiate our wedding ceremony. He made the ceremony so personal to us and it was so beautiful and meaningful. He also managed to throw a little humor in there too! 🙂 During the wedding he made sure to greet each of our guests after the ceremony with a handshake. We received so many compliments of Pastor Rich after the wedding! Working with Pastor Rich before the wedding in the planning phases was a breeze. He really made everything so easy and was very flexible to our requests. We are so happy that we choose Pastor Rich! Reviewed On 7/17/2014 Catherine S
The Only Choice For Your Wedding
Pastor Rich is definitely the only choice for your wedding. My husband and I were skeptical when we starting meeting officiants. To choose someone to illustrate your love story and introduce you as a married couple to your friends and family is a huge deal and I know we made the right choice. Pastor Rich knew what he was doing, cared about who were and how we met and was very professional. It was more than a job for him. We were lucky to find him! Reviewed On 7/10/2014
Great Pastor
From the initial conversations Pastor Rich made us feel comfortable. He was very flexible in meeting times. Since our wedding was out of state this made it very nice and stress free when it came to planning. He made our ceremony complete and it was very personalized. Many friends and family members commented on how uniquely “us” the ceremony was and how personable and personalized Pastor Rich was. He listened to what we said about each other and used it to create a great ceremony. Working with him was a pleasure and I do recommend him to anyone. Reviewed On 7/01/2014 Juliana L
***AWESOME***
Crazy as it sounds, we chose Pastor Rich because he looked good in photos! Yeah….that’s right. Luckily….he has an awesome personality as well! We could not be happier with our choice! He has a very kind demeanor which relaxed us at the alter. Spend 2 minute with the Pastor and you’ll be ready to empty your soul before him! He’s that good….:-) Reviewed On 6/23/2014
Perfect and Personal
Pastor Rich was an excellent officiant. He met with us, got to know us, and truly helped us create a ceremony that fit us as a couple. Pastor Rich went out of his way to make everyone in the wedding party feel comfortable and prepared for the ceremony. On the wedding day, he was personal and professional. Not only did we love our ceremony (especially the sermon), but our families and friends loved it as well. My husband and I highly recommend Pastor Rich! Reviewed On 6/22/2014 Elizabeth K
I put a lot of thought into the officiant who would preside at our wedding; to me it was one of the more important aspects of the day. I’m so glad I chose Pastor Rich; he brought a great deal of warmth and humor to the wedding and made it feel comfortable, not rigid. He was great to work with and was very flexible in the meeting and planning process, which was appreciated by this out-of-state couple! We will always appreciate the role he played in our wedding. Reviewed On 6/22/2014 Gina W
Fantastic officiant
Pastor Rich led our wonderful Jewish / Catholic wedding ceremony on May 25, 2014. We have received very high praise and complements on the ceremony from everyone (both sides of the family). He did a wonderful job getting to know us, and the ceremony was extremely personal. He took time to figure out what was important to us in the ceremony and came with ideas and suggestions. He did a fantastic job leading the service. We highly recommend Rich! Reviewed On 6/14/2014 Mariah R
Fantastic officiant
Pastor Rich led our wonderful Jewish / Catholic wedding ceremony on May 25, 2014. We have received very high praise and complements on the ceremony from everyone (both sides of the family). He did a wonderful job getting to know us, and the ceremony was extremely personal. He took time to figure out what was important to us in the ceremony, and came with ideas and suggestions. He did a fantastic job leading the service. We highly recommend Rich! Reviewed On 6/14/2014 Mariah R
Best Decision We Made!
I was very nervous about using an officiant that I found on the internet. The amazing reviews about Pastor Rich led me to him and I want to return the favor to future brides! Pastor Rich truly made our ceremony special. He met with us beforehand so that he could get to know us and made our ceremony personalized – everybody thought he was a family friend! At the rehearsal, he was very friendly towards everyone and made us all feel at ease and prepared for the big day. You want the best for such an important part of your wedding and Pastor Rich is such a wonderful man who will tailor your ceremony to your desires, religious or non-religious preference, and will speak with passion and genuineness that will set the tone for a beautiful and meaningful wedding! So happy that we found him!! Reviewed On 6/12/2014 Linda B