2022 was a year full of love and light as a wedding officiant performing wedding ceremonies in Oklahoma.

This is the second year in a row that I hold the number two spot for the top wedding officiants in Oklahoma City, OK via Wedding Rule.

This year, I consistently performed large wedding ceremonies that accommodated guests in the 200 - 300 range of guests. All of these weddings were bilingual weddings that I had the honor to perform.

I also traveled more than any other year before to new up and coming wedding venues and familiar venues within the wedding industry. The wedding industry in Oklahoma is one of a kind and I've enjoyed being a part of it for the past 13 years.

The list of cities I visited:
Ardmore, OK,  Blanchard, OK,  Chickasha, OK, Edmond, OK, Yukon, OK,  Mustang, OK, El Reno, OK,  Muskogee, OK,  Norman, OK, Newcastle, OK, Tuttle, OK, Purcell, OK, Shawnee, OK, Tulsa, OK, and all over the Oklahoma City metroplex and downtown OKC is where I frequently marry couples.

I am proud to be a bilingual wedding officiant that serves my community in both English and Spanish in the OKC metro.

I’d like to thank family and friends for referring me to their newly engaged friends and for trusting me to be their wedding officiant for their special day.

Thank you to all my vendor friends within the Oklahoma City wedding industry that continue to refer me as well.

To my brother David, thank you for always being so supportive throughout every facet of life.

To my mom, I could not have made it this far without your love and support throughout my evolution and growth as a bilingual wedding officiant in Oklahoma. I owe all of my success to you, as you instilled in me self-discipline, self-love, self-care, and resilience in all chapters of life. That I should always do things from the heart and to always do my best.

You helped pave the way for me to believe in myself and use my abilities to help and serve others selflessly, while still going after my own goals and dreams. Thank you for believing in me. I love you mom, you are my shero.

Last but not least, I am repeatedly grateful to be booked a year ahead. I am looking forward to performing wedding ceremonies throughout Oklahoma in the year 2023.

With gratitude,
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Rev. Yareni Alvarado

​Sebastian and Erika of Austin, TX had their elopement in Oklahoma City, OK.

The young couple are high school sweethearts and wanted to get married on their anniversary.

Family and friends traveled with them from Austin, TX to Oklahoma City, OK to join them on their special day.

The young couple shared heartfelt vows and are excited to begin their new chapter.

Best wishes to the happy couple!

Review from mother of the groom:
“We looked everywhere for a wedding officiant and could not find what we were looking for until
when we found you on the internet. It was a no brainer that we wanted you to marry our son and daughter-in-law. May God bless you for all that you are doing within your community. You are highly gifted and talented with your work.”

Jorge Luis and Zaida of Yukon, OK had an intimate wedding ceremony at their home.

There is something so special about saying your "I Dos" in the comfort of your home, where special memories are yet to be made.

Wanting to make their day extra special, the couple had family members travel from Virginia to join as they became one.

Jorge Luis and Zaida's wedding ceremony was focused on love and the joining of two hearts.

Best wishes to the happy couple!

Review from the bride: "Thank you so much for our lovely wedding ceremony. Your love for what you do shines brightly."

Rafael and Livier of Moore, OK had a backyard wedding ceremony.

On a Sunday afternoon in Moore, OK, a beautiful backyard wedding was performed! Rafael and Livier exchanged wedding vows under a white canopy surrounded by fresh flowers. The couple requested a Spanish wedding ceremony that included vows spoken from the heart.

Family and friends streamed their wedding ceremony live on various social media outlets. Those in attendance cheered loudly once the couple sealed the deal with a kiss. Shortly, after the wedding ceremony ended, Rafael and Livier made a toast thanking everyone for joining them on their Sunday nuptials.

Best wishes to Rafael and Livier!
 
Review from the bride:

“Thank you for marrying us. It was a really nice wedding ceremony and we’re glad you made it all work out. Thanks again.”

Jose Luis and Mariela of Muskogee, OK married at Will Rogers Gardens in Oklahoma City, OK.

The couple are originally from Los Angeles, CA and recently relocated to Muskogee, OK. 

To begin their new life journey together; Jose and Mariela chose a meaningful day to get married in the great state of Oklahoma. Their family and friends traveled from out of state as well to be present for their nuptials. 

It was a beautiful day in Oklahoma City, OK to marry a young couple in love.

Best wishes to Jose Luis and Mariela!

Review from the bride: "You better believe that I am 100% going to be recommending you to all of my family and friends. Thank you for going above and beyond for us. None of this could have been possible without you. Thank you so much!"

Alex and Samantha of Oklahoma City, OK married at The Springs Event Venue in Blanchard, OK.

Alex and Samantha’s wedding ceremony was an event of a lifetime! The bride made a grand entrance as her mother and father walked her down the aisle. As her parents gave her away to their future son-in-law there was not a dry eye insight.

Family and friends made a guests list of over 300+ guests. It was pure harmony as their guests showed love and support all throughout their wedding ceremony. Alex and Samantha’s wedding ceremony was full of love and joy. It was a joyous occasion that included lots of laughter therefore giving a glimpse into their future of a long, loving, and lasting marriage.

Alex and Samantha’s wedding ceremony has been one of the most beautiful and heartwarming wedding ceremonies that I have been a part of. 

Once again, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to be a bilingual wedding officiant that performs wedding ceremonies in Oklahoma. It is always an honor to create and perform one of kind wedding ceremonies for couples exactly as they imagined.

Best wishes to Alex and Samantha!

Review from Father and Mother of the Bride:
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“This is exactly what we wanted for our daughter. Thank you for performing our daughter’s and son in law’s wedding ceremony. We are so grateful for you and your services.” 
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As the saying goes, "there's a first time for everything!" On Sunday, August 28th, 2022 at Redlands Community College at the Darlington Chapel in El Reno OK, I married a lovely couple. The couple requested to not have a social media presence of their wedding day. This was a first for me along with other vendors that were part of the wedding as well and it was quite the sight to see.

​For their wedding ceremony, it was an unplugged ceremony. Guests were instructed to not have their phones out so guests could be present during their wedding ceremony. It was like being back in the 90’s before smartphones were around.
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This unplugged wedding ceremony was romantic and one-of-a-kind. Everyone attending was solely focused on the couple saying their own unique vows to one another. Emotions ran high as there was not a dry eye in sight! It was like time stopped for these two individuals to say their loving words that united them in holy matrimony.
 
This wedding ceremony will always be remembered for the way two people chose to get married - in this day in age of social media.
 
Best wishes to the happy couple!

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Sidenote:
*The newlywed couple requested to remain anonymous.

Jose and Rosa married at the Muskogee Civic Center in Muskogee, OK.

Jose and Rosa's wedding ceremony setting was definitely meant for a king and queen! Jose and Rosa's wedding was all about the small details and elegance. The bride's dress was a fully custom-made gown that she wore majestically on her wedding day! The bride and groom's wedding colors were emerald green and gold. Emerald green represents growth, harmony, and balance. While gold represents wealth, elegance, and luxury. The wedding colors brought forth their personalities and what they aspire to be in the future as a couple together. 

The couple requested a sand ceremony that mixed together emerald green sand and gold sand which united them as one. Jose and Rosa also exchanged custom wedding vows that made their wedding ceremony extra special. This wedding ceremony was full of laughter and pure joy!

Best wishes to Jose and Rosa!


Review from the mother of the bride: "Thank you for making my daughter's wedding ceremony so special and for traveling all the way to Muskogee, OK for their wedding day. You came highly recommended and you did not disappoint! Thank you so much for all that you do!"

Everardo & Esther married at The McGranahan Barn in Yukon, Oklahoma.

​Everardo and Esther had a custom Spanish wedding ceremony that included the arras and lazo ceremony. Their wedding ceremony was full of farmland in an outdoor setting that was accompanied by that good ol' Oklahoma wind. It felt like a cool fall day in the middle of May which made for outstanding photo and video content for the couple.

Th couple had a custom-made lazo made of eucalyptus leaves which represents strength, protection, and abundance. All in attendance were ecstatic for the couple to be exchanging vows after being together for over 11 years.

Everardo and Esther had a mariachi band from beginning to end along with other Mexican traditions that showcased a beautiful upscale Mexican wedding. Best wishes to the happy couple!

Review from the mother of the bride: "Please tell me you have business cards so that I can refer you to my family and friends. My goodness you did an incredible job! Thank you for being my daughter's wedding officiant. I will be recommending you!"

Charlie and Amy of Edmond, OK married at Merrick Hollow in Wellston, OK.

Set in a beautiful wooded-style venue, Charlie and Amy’s Merrick Hollow wedding was both elegance and prestige!

While their guests looked on, the couple exchanged their heartfelt vows surrounded by trees as their background. Amy and Charlie had a custom bilingual wedding ceremony that included the tradition of the lasso ceremony. The lasso ceremony represents two souls joining in love. 

Their big day was full of love and laughter. Amy and Charlie are both looking forward to beginning a new chapter together.

Best wishes to the newlyweds!

Review from grandfather of the groom: "Wow! You did an amazing job! You are such a professional and your articulation was outstanding. This is the best wedding I've ever been to. Thank you for being a part of it."