Wedding Officiant · Cleveland & Akron, Ohio
I'm here to remind you of all the reasons you're together, and to write the ceremony at the heart of your dream wedding.
"Wedding planning can be overwhelming. My focus is to remind you of all the reasons why you're together. Let me be your confidant and an advocate for your marriage."
Ari
Meet Ari
I was raised in a home that celebrated everything: a Catholic mom, a Jewish dad, and a childhood of Easter ham with a side of Passover matzo ball soup. It taught me that a ceremony can hold every tradition that matters to you, and nothing that doesn't.
By day, I work as a federal ombudsman, a neutral resource who drafts documents and helps settle disputes. On weekends, I'm drafting a very different kind of script: the one at the heart of your love story. Two callings, one throughline, which is helping people through the moments that matter most.
My own wedding taught me what really matters about the process: honest vow writing, the family traditions worth keeping, and staying present in the moment. Today I live on the eastside of Cleveland with my husband, our two little girls, and three doodles, and I bring that same warmth to every couple I marry.
Lots of love, Arielle
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Ceremonies
From an intimate courthouse signing to a full wedding with rehearsal, every ceremony is written around you: non-religious to interfaith, all faiths and none, LGBTQ+ friendly, whatever pronouns you prefer.
Travel beyond Geauga and Cuyahoga is welcome, with a small county travel fee. Ohio residents apply for the license in their home county, and it stays valid for 60 days.
Using a friend or family member as your officiant? Officiant Prep ($250–$750) guides you both through the courthouse, script, rehearsal, and legalization, so you're truly married at the end of the day.
From garden weddings in the Metroparks to Lake Erie at sunset, Ari has married couples across Northeast Ohio's loveliest settings, and she's always happy to recommend the right one for your day.
Photographer partners
Ari works alongside some of the region's most talented photographers, whose images bring these ceremonies to life:
A few words from recent couples, drawn from her 33 five-star reviews on Google.
Arielle is the best! We can't imagine our day without her. She is professional, joyful, and above all, the best team member for such an intimate day. I would recommend her services to anyone getting married!
It felt like we had a friend standing up there with us on our wedding day. Arielle is efficient, warm, hilarious, and very professional. I can't recommend her enough for anyone hiring an officiant in the Cleveland area!
From the very beginning she was professional, kind, and genuinely invested in making our ceremony meaningful and personal. Calm, confident, and so well-spoken, she set the perfect tone for the whole day.
Inquire
Have a question about availability, pricing, or the right ceremony for you? Send a few details and I'll be in touch.
Thank you
Your note is on its way, friend. I can't wait to hear about your day, and I'll be in touch soon.
Lots of love, Arielle