Meet the team!

Elizabeth Staniszewski

Elizabeth is the Owner, Lead Coordinator, and Minister of At-the-Altar; serving IL, WI, IN, and parts of Michigan. Elizabeth, or Liz, is a bit OCD in that she takes great pride in her ability to be efficient in her work as well as punctual to every event. She is sarcastic in a good way and is in Love with Love. Liz believes everyone should have a Happily Ever After! She works with most faiths and welcomes couples from the LGBTQ+ community.

Ariel Staniszewski

Ariel is an ordained Minister and Wedding Planner. She serves the Chicagoland area as well as Northwest Illinois. Ariel is a Marine Veteran who loves a good adventure and can’t resist the “little black dress!” Ariel works with most faiths and welcomes couples from the LGBTQ+ community.

Chris Harris

Christopher Harris is a pastor ordained by Calvary Redemption Center Ministries. He believes that marriage is a covenant that is sacred, created by God and should be celebrated as so. Christopher’s goal as marriage officiant is to lead each bride and groom down the path of establishing that covenant between each other as well as God. One main point that Christopher loves to drive home to each wedding party is that it is a celebration and should be a life experience that they will always remember.

Stevi Kersh

Stevi Kersh was ordained in 2015 by the Universal Life Church Ministries and loves bringing joy to couples on their wedding day by performing customized ceremonies that truly reflect the couple’s outward expression of love. Stevi serves Indianapolis and the neighboring area.

Makenzie Mitchell

Hello! My name is Makenzie Mitchell. I love the experience of getting married. I would be honored to be apart of your special day. I hope to be your best fit. here’s a quote on how I see your day going.
‘once in a while right in the middle of an ordinary life… love gives us a fairytale.’ Makenzie serves Maryland, works with most faiths, and welcomes couples from the LGBTQ+ community.