Wedding Officiant

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. The Budget Weddings and Marriage License Signings

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. How to obtain a Marriage License
Where to locate Vows Readings and Ring Exchanges

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Whether your prefer a simple secular ceremony, a unique,
non-denominational ceremony with special celebrations
such as sand, roses or unity candle, or a traditional
celebration I can help narrow down your preferences

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. As a non-denominational Wedding Officiant, since 1994, I am a contemporary Celebrant who honors and respects beliefs/traditions - religious, spiritual or secular. My fees vary with each couple and are structured to support the time dedicated to your wedding ceremony, while also working within your budget. I travel the Greater Twin Cities area

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Congratulations on your engagement! I’m honored to be a part of your Day!

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Questions about what Minnesota requires for one to be married and how many witnesses do you need.

You may apply for a license in any county in Minnesota regardless of residence or where the ceremony takes place, or where Wedding Officiant has their credentials on file, as long as you are married within Minnesota.

Both Parties must be present to sign the application.

There is a five-day waiting period from the time the application is signed and the license is issued.

You may have the license mailed, or you may go to your county office and pick it up.

After a license is issued, it is valid for six months.

You must have at least 2 witnesses 16 years old or older

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. A Bride and Groom call me to say their Wedding Officiant had not shown up for their service at Como Park .
They asked if I could come and perform the service - I happen to be about 5 miles away and told them I could head right over.
I had my wedding notebook in the car - I was there in about 10 mins
They were so very thankful - the Grandmother took me and gave me a never ending hug and said Ilove for doing this.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. PLEASE NOTE
MINNESOTA NO LONGER HAS JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

Judges and Wedding Officiants (Ministers, Celebrants, ect) may perform weddings.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. Thoughout my life I worked in the area of socail services, community services. This was a natural move.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. On January 17 of 2009 (January 17th was my parents wedding date in 1942) I performed a ceremony in a chaple named after the priest that married my parents. It was a joyous feeling.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I review vows and readings weekly and select new ones to add to my master list.
In addition I write new vows and ring exchanges to fit individuals.
I keep up on the laws governing Marriage in Minnesota.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. BUDGET WEDDING SPECIAL
ALL Planning is done by email Select from our top three vows and ring exchanges
ONLY $125

Basic Ceremony
Ceremony with on-site coordination planning by email
$150-250

Full Service Ceremony
Same as the Basic Ceremony plus full rehearsal & one preliminary meeting
$200-450

SIGNATURE ONLY
Signing of marriage license without ceremony You must have two witnesses 16 years old and older

At Your Location $75 Our Location $50

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Are you available on a short notice?

What ever the reason
Short Notice is our specialty!

I am more than happy to accommodate your needs. I am available on short notice, especially on weekdays/nights. I have worked with short notice weddings of every size - from romantic elopements to grand soirees for hundreds. I will help you with your ceremony creation with ease
Whatever your wishes are, from a traditional ceremony to a combination of many traditions, non-denominational, spiritual, interfaith and civil, as your Wedding Officiant
I will work to make your wedding ceremony be a real reflection of you. A memorable and enjoyable event for you, your family and your guests