Building your together, together.
Because your journey is my joy!
“From start to finish, working with Rev. Whittney-Marie was an absolute dream! She created an atmosphere of joy, love, and laughter for our big day, and we could not have imagined a more perfect experience from start to finish.”
A & M
Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm in Goleta, CA.
On your wedding day, do you want...
​Joyful Laughter?
Vibrant Energy?
An Abundance of Love?
Your Love, Your Way?
Yes? You've come to the right place!
Joyful Laughter
Laughter is a soothing balm for both the soul and your union. Let's embrace those smiles at the altar, where your love story takes center stage.
Plus your photographer will be happy too :)
"She was able to expertly articulate our love. She got the laughs, she got the tears, and at the end of the day, people kept telling us how awesome our officiant was!"
C & D | Topanga, CA
Vibrant Energy
Envision an officiant radiating vibrant, infectious energy for you, your guests, and the vendor team. Let's establish the perfect tone, setting an irresistible vibe.
"Rev. Whittney-Marie was so easy to work with and her positive and light-hearted energy was exactly what I was looking for in an officiant.
A & G | Castle Green, Pasadena, CA
An Abundance
of Love
Love is the heartbeat of it all – connecting every thread of your journey together, making every moment meaningful. Let's have an abundance of it on your special day!
"Whittney-Marie felt like a longtime friend and made us feel at home in her presence. Rev. said to us, “I’ve got you.” ... and that she did. Relieved is an understatement. She never missed a beat.
J & C | Malibu, CA
Your Love,
Your Way
Be heard, seen, and truly listened to. Your personal journey deserves a celebration tailored to honor your authentic union.
"After our first call, we had the best feeling about Whittney-Marie. We felt heard, seen, and listened to. I remember Fred and me looking at each other and immediately saying, 'Yup! That's who we want to marry us!'"
J & F | Hart & Main, Santa Clarita, CA
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As seen on...
Love Is Love: 30 LGBTQ+ Wedding Vendors on Pride, Progress, and Plans
by Maggie Kreienberg
While Rev. I, do Officiating was founded just over one year ago in February 2020 with the "intent to provide a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ couples and their families," Rev. Ijanaten has been in the ministry for nearly a decade. "I specialize in affirming all love," she emphasizes.
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"My approach to weddings is simple: lead with a laugh and accompany the couple's love story in all its layers."
Seeing my name in print never gets
old...especially when there's a cute picture too!
Cheese!
Testimonials
"It was amazing from the the first time we did a zoom call to the writing of the ceremony to the actual wedding day."
- Joanmely & Rodolfo
"love is friendship caught fire"
...burn baby burn!
...burn baby burn!
New Client Consultation
Together we have the incredible opportunity to craft magic with the symphony of joyful laughter, the vibrant energy that emanates, and the overflow of boundless love.
Your love story is the canvas, and we'll paint it with these beautiful hues.
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Let's connect and discuss how this experience can be your reality for your wedding ceremony.
Happily ever after begins here...
"She prides herself in showing up, completely, and for that reason,
you are motivated to do the same.
She was a constant source of positive energy and unyielding support."
Shonise & Jamez
The East Angel, Los Angeles, CA.