Maritza Ivonne Zaldivar

I am a Notary Public in Los Angeles County, California, and I sought ordination to expand my ability to serve couples during one of the most important moments of their lives.

While I value the legal aspect of officiating weddings and signing marriage licenses, my intention goes beyond that. I wanted the authority to guide and officiate ceremonies that are meaningful, intentional, and reflective of the commitment being made.

I was born in El Salvador and have proudly called California home for over four decades. My background has shaped my values around family, commitment, and resilience, which I bring into every ceremony I officiate. I was born in El Salvador and have proudly called California home for over four decades. My background has shaped my values around family, commitment, and resilience, which I bring into every ceremony I officiate.

I want to officiate weddings in a way that is intentional and meaningful, helping couples enter marriage with clarity, purpose, and a strong foundation for the life they are choosing to build together. My goal is to create ceremonies that are not only memorable, but also deeply impactful—where each couple feels grounded in their decision and confident in the commitment they are making.

I was raised in and am personally affiliated with the Catholic faith, which has shaped my values around commitment, respect, and the sacredness of marriage.

At the same time, my approach as a minister is inclusive and centered on honoring each couple’s unique beliefs, backgrounds, and preferences. I strive to create ceremonies that are meaningful and respectful, whether they are faith-based, spiritual, or non-denominational.

“I design intentional ceremonies for couples who are not entering marriage by default—but by decision.”

I do more than officiate weddings—I help couples step into marriage with clarity and intention. My ceremonies are designed to be meaningful, structured, and reflective of the life the couple is consciously choosing to build together, rather than simply following tradition.