Wedding Officiant Services

Our CEO, Adolfo Lopez, has been part of the wedding industry for 14 years. And ADOLFO & CO. was born five years ago. We are a small business in the Chicago Bridgeport neighborhood. We operate at the Bridgeport Art Center, where we have our wedding studio and office. Adolfo & Co. emerged from the lack of bilingual wedding officiants in the Chicago wedding industry, so we embarked on a journey to provide just that! Bilingual wedding officiants & ceremony services for what we are known for.

A Wedding Officiant is responsible for legalizing your marriage by signing the marriage license as a witness. Our signature represents the legal obligation we carry on such a significant event. Another important responsibility is officiating your ceremony. And ADOLFO & CO. ceremonies define who we are. In other words heartfelt, moving, skilled, and makes everyone feel included. 

ADOLFO & CO. was born in 2018. Our concept was to provide bilingual wedding officiants and memorable ceremonies. We became known rapidly, and our small business took off! To this date, we have married over 1000+ couples. 

We get asked this question often. And we will try to give the most assertive answer. So we are a small business composed of not just one, two, or three officiants. The fact that we have a team makes us more flexible and available. Now, if you choose a particular officiant and he or/she isn't available, it is up to you to work with another of our experienced officiants. And yes! We are certified to marry couples anywhere, especially in other counties or states. 

The wedding officiant and ceremony. That's it! Our forte is just these two. But these services also adhere to performing vows renewals, wedding rehearsals, and booking our wedding studio for elopements and small weddings. 

We provide services at diverse and unique venues such as hotels, banquet halls, boats, restaurants, outdoor spaces, our wedding studio, and more. Remember that you can get married anywhere you desire. You name it! 

Elopements and small weddings happen at ADOLFO & CO. wedding studio/office. It is a hidden gem many call it. It's chic, loft-style, with high ceilings, rustic, white walls, large glass windows, exposed brick, tons of natural light, cozy, private, and intimate, with parking, and the best part is the view of the Chicago skyline. Strictly accommodates 12 guests. Make an appointment with us today and come and check it out! 

We are here to guide you in the process! Even though the couple is the only one that can obtain a marriage license, we will answer all of your questions regarding applying for a marriage license. We have all the information you need. We recommend starting the process for your marriage license a month before the wedding. But you can obtain a marriage license even the week before the wedding. So don't panic! 

We offer different pricing options to suit your wedding ceremony vision. Please call us to discuss our wedding services. Pricing starts from $399.

Travel fees to the ceremony location beyond 21 miles from zip code 60609 incur a travel fee.

Yes, the majority of our ceremonies are non-denominational. But we can integrate the couple's religious/cultural beliefs by including biblical scriptures or having a family member participate during your ceremony by reading a spiritual lecture.  

Yes, we are LGBTQ+ friendly. We will be honored if you choose ADOLFO & CO. to officiate your wedding. 

Both! Our wedding ceremony programs are dedicated to our clients exclusively. And we also take into consideration the ideas and vision of the couple. Customizing a ceremony is often portrayed by one of the following: when the couple decides to write their vows, tell their love story, perform any ceremony traditions, etc.

We encourage you to do it! Please write your own vows. And if you need our help don't hesitate on asking. Your guests and you will always remember this moment. Let's create a memory forever. But also some couples would love to do their vows in private and that is fine! In that case, we will go ahead by asking the traditional ones.

30 minutes or less. Always!

From our initial consultation and booking of our professional services, we will work with the couple according to their wedding date. And needs. ADOLFO & CO. begins concentrating on your wedding 60-90 days prior. Nonetheless, our commitment to you is that you can always call, text, and email us. We are here to guide you in the process! 

Most definitely! We offer a rehearsal as part of one of our packages. Every couple feels more prepared and confident when having a rehearsal a day or/a couple of days before the actual wedding.  

We arrive at the venue around 30 to 45 minutes before your scheduled ceremony time. Being late is out of the question. 

We wear a suit or dress. Predominantly we stick to the color black or navy blue. A traditional robe and stole are NOT part of our dress code.

That's our job! Legalizing your marriage license is part of our obligation, also filing your marriage license at the County Clerks' office. Note: this excludes other states or "special circumstances."

Certainly! In case of illness or unforeseen circumstances, ADOLFO & CO. is ready to provide another officiant from within our company. Highly experienced and qualified to perform your ceremony.