FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The national average cost for a wedding officiant is $650 – $800. The type and length of ceremony, travel, and premarital counseling all affect the cost of a wedding officiant. Whether you decide to blow it out with a big wedding or elope with just the two of you at city hall or the county courthouse, your nuptials should be one of the most special days of your life. Hiring the perfect wedding officiant will be the cherry on top of a cherished memory, so let’s break down exactly what you need to find the best match. The type and length of the ceremony, travel, guest count, wedding ceremony rehearsal, and add-ons can all affect wedding officiant cost. At its simplest, a wedding ceremony includes the signing of the marriage certificate as well as an exchange of vows. Many officiants refer to this as an elopement or a basic package. Expanding the ceremony to include religious or symbolic rituals, readings or other elements may affect the cost of the service. Costs vary greatly depending on the type of ceremony. A simpler event, such as an elopement, will cost less than a larger wedding ceremony. Officiants frequently perform these types of weddings: Traditional wedding Commitment ceremony Vow renewal Elopement Customization of Your Ceremony Customization can increase costs. Many officiants offer a standard ceremony template. At the pre-wedding meeting, the officiant will ask whether the couple plans to write their own vows and how much input they have about the rest of the wording and flow of the ceremony. Additional planning meetings and extra communication can add up to a higher overall cost. FOR ALL WEDDINGS that I perform in Maricopa County , The MAXIMUM fees for my services will NEVER EXCEED $300.00 If you are a Senior or a Veteran you will receive a 20% discount off of the TOTAL Fee. THE ONLY ADDITION TO MY FEES WILL BE AN AMOUNT OF $.64 PER. MILE FOR MILEAGE EXPENSES FOR ANY DISTANCES FURTHER THAN 25 MILES RETURN FROM PEORIA, AZ.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After I submit and you accept my quote (NEVER more than $300) we will arrange an appointment with each other at my office in Peoria or if more convenient I can attend an appointment with you at your choice of venues. At our initial appointment we will together identify your expectations for your wedding service. It is very important that the prospective BRIDE and GROOM BOTH attend the appointment. At this time I will provide you with an Arizona Marriage License Application that you must fill out and submit to the State. You may apply in any County in Arizona for your marriage license. he license is valid State Wide and expires after one (1) year. Once you have given me your instructions as to how you want me to perform your ceremony we will discuss if you need/don't need help with preparing your vows or if you wish me to use the vows I have. If using my vows you will leave the meeting with a copy. Finally we will confirm your wedding date and the time and venue. At this point I will ask you for a 50% deposit of the total wedding cost for my services towards the final amount that we agree to for your service. I DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA TO ATTEND YOUR REHEARSAL! Upon conclusion of your ceremony I will send your signed marriage license into the State or you may do so if you wish. Nothing in life is cast in stone, and as such you may cancel my involvement in your wedding at any time up to two weeks prior to the big day, with a FULL REFUND of your deposit. On your WEDDING DAY , I require the balance of monies owing upon my arrival at your venue. You may pay your deposit and final balance by Credit Card,Debit Card, Zelle, Pay Pal, Check or Cash.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am well versed and trained in all aspects of performing marriages. I can and do make the ceremony as religious or non religious as you instruct me to. I am a Fully Licensed and Bonded Arizona Notary Public NSA,NNA. I hope I can be a part of your special day. I certainly will not disappoint you.