Hi, I’m Marybeth Steigenga—wedding officiant, counselor, and champion of lasting love. For over three decades, I’ve been married to my best friend, and for just as long I’ve been walking beside couples as they prepare for their own sacred “I do.” Whether I’m standing beside you at the altar or sitting across from you in a counseling chair, my deepest belief is this: love is sacred, marriage is a covenant, and your story deserves to be honored well.

As a wedding officiant serving couples across Southern Arizona and the desert southwest, I believe your ceremony should be more than a formality—it should reflect your story, your faith, and the kind of marriage you’re choosing to build. Whether it’s an elopement under the saguaros or a small chapel wedding, my goal is to craft a ceremony that feels personal, sacred, and true to who you are. 

I’m not a “show up and read a script” officiant. I take time to learn who you are—your history, your values, the obstacles you’ve overcome, and the legacy you want to build together. Your ceremony should feel like you—personal, meaningful, faith-filled (if you want it to be), and full of reverence, joy, and maybe a well-timed laugh.

I’ve seen what makes marriages thrive: honest communication, shared values, humor, humility, and a promise to keep choosing each other. That’s the kind of marriage I believe in—and the kind I love helping couples prepare for.

With over 20 years of marriage counseling, Christian premarital coaching, and officiating weddings across Arizona, I’ve helped couples not only plan a beautiful ceremony—but build a strong, faith-rooted foundation for marriage. As a Tucson wedding officiant, I work with couples who are dating with intention, newly engaged, or already married and wanting to grow in communication, connection, and commitment.

What makes me different?

32 years of marriage myself — I don’t just talk about commitment; I live it.

Marriage and premarital counselor in Tucson — professionally trained in communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection before and after “I do.”

Certified life coach, Christian counselor, and ordained Arizona wedding officiant — blending practical tools, faith, and heart.

Calm, compassionate listener — I make space for your story, your values, and your unique personalities.

Rooted in service — I’m here to help, guide, encourage, and create a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful, and sacred—not cookie-cutter.

Whether your ceremony is under the desert sky, in a chapel, or at a family home, I’d be honored to walk with you—before, during, and after your wedding day.

As a wedding officiant and marriage counselor in Southern Arizona, I don’t just help couples get married—I help them begin a marriage with intention, faith, and meaning. Whether you’re planning a desert elopement, intimate ceremony, or faith-centered wedding, my heart is to create something personal and lasting—not scripted or generic. 

I believe every love story carries the fingerprints of hope, resilience, and choice. I’ve spent years walking with couples through engagement, marriage counseling, grief, and major life transitions, and I’ve seen this truth again and again: a wedding is one day, but a marriage is a lifetime of choosing each other.

I care about legacy. Your ceremony isn’t just about today—it’s the beginning of the story future generations will tell.

I care about people feeling seen. I take time to learn your story, your values, your faith (if you want it included), and I reflect it back with honor and authenticity.

I care about marriage thriving, not just starting. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I bring wisdom, tools, and gentle honesty into every conversation and ceremony.

I care about serving you well. Whether that means praying with your grandmother before the ceremony, rewriting your vows at midnight, or calming nervous hands before walking down the aisle—I’m there.