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Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Where Love Aligns & Vows Come to Life

Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

5.0

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Officiant

Great Planner

Marriage License & Certificate

Martha was absolutely wonderful to work with! She created the most beautiful script for our ceremony and was extremely helpful with helping us coordinate how the processional should run during our rehearsal (since we’ve never done this before, this was beyond helpful). Would highly recommend her!!

Claudia B.

5.0

Our officiant was absolutely amazing! She drove several hours away to attend our wedding! She put together the most amazing ceremony I could have asked for. She also bought a dress just for our Hawaiian style wedding. I would refer her to anyone!

Heather H.

5.0

Rev. Martha Bautista

OWNER, ORDAINED MINISTER

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Aligned Hearts & Vows, based in Des Moines, IA, offers personalized, heartfelt wedding officiant services across Central Iowa. We specialize in ceremonies that honor your unique love story, ensuring your day feels authentic, warm, and aligned with your values. From elopements to full weddings, we guide you through the process with ease and joy. Services: * Custom wedding ceremonies * Elopements & micro weddings * “Sign & Go” legal-only signings * Rehearsals & ceremony coaching * Script writing for friend/family officiants Why Choose Us: * Fully personalized scripts reflecting your story * Professional, caring guidance * Flexible packages to fit your needs * Support for couples of all backgrounds & beliefs Serving: Central Iowa, with travel options available. Officiant: Martha Bautista, ordained & passionate about helping couples align their hearts on their wedding day. Let us help you create a ceremony that feels true to you.

Black-owned and Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

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Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian

Interfaith

Jewish

Conservative

Spiritual

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

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Rev. Martha Bautista

Owner, Ordained Minister

Rev. Martha Bautista is an ordained, non-denominational minister based in Iowa. She proudly serves couples of all faiths, backgrounds, and orientations. Since becoming ordained in 2022 she has found joy and passion in helping couples celebrate their love story through meaningful, heartfelt ceremonies.

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Aligned Hearts & Vows is praised as warm, professional, and deeply accommodating, crafting personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple's story. Reviewers highlighted her calm presence, quick responses, rehearsal guidance, and flexibility, including long travel and special touches. Many said she saved their day and highly recommend her services.

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Claudia B

Martha was absolutely wonderful to work with! She created the most beautiful script for our ceremony and was extremely helpful with helping us coordinate how the processional shoul...

d run during our rehearsal (since we’ve never done this before, this was beyond helpful). Would highly recommend her!!

Response from Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Thank you for this wonderful review! I loved working with you and helping bring your cerem...

ony vision to life. It's always my goal to make couples feel confident and comfortable throughout the process, so I'm thrilled to hear the rehearsal guidance was helpful. Congratulations again, and I wish you both all the best in your marriage!

Heather H

Our officiant was absolutely amazing! She drove several hours away to attend our wedding! She put together the most amazing ceremony I could have asked for. She also bought a dress...

just for our Hawaiian style wedding. I would refer her to anyone!

Response from Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt words! It was truly an honor to b...

e part of your special day and to travel to celebrate with you both. ❤️ That little “oops” moment is exactly why I believe an officiant should be more than just the person standing up front—I’m there to help you breathe, feel calm, and remember that your day doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. I loved embracing your Hawaiian theme, but most of all, I loved being welcomed so warmly by you and your family. Thank you for trusting me to be part of such a special moment and for recommending me to others. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful adventures together! 💕

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Cassondra W

Martha was great to work with. She was able to create a wedding ceremony script that was curated to our relationship. She even added in a few extra things for us to help our guests...

with clues for our sip & solve crossword. She was very quick with responses to our questions, and offered several different affordable packages to choose from. On our wedding day Martha arrived early, was dressed professionally and made our ceremony run smoothly. I would definitely recommend Martha to anyone looking for an officiant.

Response from Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! It was truly an honor to be p...

art of your special day. I loved creating a ceremony that reflected your unique relationship—and incorporating the fun sip & solve elements for your guests made it even more special. Thank you for trusting me with such an important moment in your lives. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and beautifully aligned hearts.

Michele S

My original officiant had to cancel 2 weeks before my ceremony & Martha literally saved my day! Very professional & quick with responses. She made it feel like we had been working ...

together since day 1. Thank you Rev. Martha

Response from Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad I was able to step in and help make you...

r day everything you hoped for. It was such a joy to be part of your celebration, and I’m honored you trusted me with such an important moment. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! — Rev. Martha | Aligned Hearts & Vows

Terry M

We can’t thank Rev. Martha Bautista of Aligned Hearts and Vows, LLC enough for making our wedding day so special. From the start, she was incredibly warm, friendly, and professiona...

l, and she never batted an eye at our somewhat unusual request to hold a tiny ceremony at the Ankeny Public Library with just us and our immediate family. She handled every detail with kindness and understanding, creating a ceremony that felt intimate, joyful, and perfectly “us.” Her calm presence and thoughtful words made the day feel effortless and unforgettable. If you’re looking for someone who is both accommodating and genuinely caring, Rev. Martha Bautista is absolutely wonderful. We are so grateful for her help in making our unique celebration everything we hoped it would be.

Response from Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be part of your beautiful...

and unique celebration at the Ankeny Public Library. Your vision for an intimate ceremony was so heartfelt, and seeing the love you share with your family was truly inspiring. I’m honored that you trusted me to help create a moment that reflected you so perfectly. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, laughter, and love as you begin this new chapter together. 💛

Amy H

Our wedding day would not have been the same without Aligned Hearts & Vows. From the very first consultation, Rev. Martha made us feel heard and understood. She took the time to le...

arn about our story, our values, and what mattered most to us, and she wove all of that into a ceremony that felt deeply personal and authentic. Her calm presence and genuine warmth put everyone at ease. The words she shared captured our love perfectly. We especially appreciated her thoughtful guidance throughout the planning process; she offered helpful ideas while encouraging us to make the ceremony uniquely ours. If you’re looking for an officiant who will celebrate your love with heart, care, and professionalism, we wholeheartedly recommend Aligned Hearts & Vows. They truly live up to their tagline: Where Love Aligns and Vows Come to Life.

Response from Aligned Hearts & Vows, LLC

Amy, thank you so much for sharing these kind words! It was an absolute joy to get to know...

you both and to help bring your love story to life in a way that reflected who you are. Your trust and openness made the planning process such a pleasure. I feel honored to have been part of your beautiful day and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together. 💛 Rev. Martha

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(515) 402-2555

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Owner, Ordained Minister

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