Tonya Nicole Machen

About Tonya Nicole Machen

Tonya lives in Illinois and was ordained by American Marriage Ministries on February 9th, 2026.

Based in Peoria, IL and serving the Central IL area. I got ordained in 2013 with Universal Life Church to perform my sister's wedding. It went well! I was then asked to do a couple of friend's/coworker's weddings and those also went really well! I started putting myself out there more in 2020 to help couples that were having to cancel their big weddings due to the pandemic and things have taken off! I have over 15 years experience in the wedding industry, from being a banquet manager and event sales person, to bartending, serving and setting up for weddings at various Illinois wedding venues. I love performing ceremonies and making every couple's special day even better. Creativity and uniqueness are my specialty! Want something non-traditional? I can do that! I serve all couples from all walks of life! Let's celebrate LOVE! https://www.sweetsimpleceremoniestonya.com/