Simple Ceremony Chicago

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Featured on "Married at First Sight" season 18! I will guide you through the process of how to get married- from clerk's office to ceremony! Last minute ceremonies, elopements, micro-weddings, courthouse alternatives and backyard weddings my specialty :) The most popular service is the "Vow, Rings, Married!" 3-minute ceremony, $200 at the location of your choice in Cook County. For couples who just want to get their license signed I offer legal minimum “Married in a Minute” ceremonies. These take about 5 minutes from start to signing and are available for $125 at my home office location. We are also happy to come to you for a $50 travel surcharge. More traditional custom ceremonies are $300 at the location of your choice in Cook County. Travel and parking surcharges may apply depending on location.

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Hired 124 times

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1 employee

6 years in business

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Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pmMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

Services offered

Type of ceremony

Wedding

Elopement

Commitment ceremony

Vow renewal

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Christian

Catholic

Jewish

Muslim

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I can work with couples who need help writing vows

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Tarek A.

Jun 9, 2025

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Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

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Clarisa R.

Oct 20, 2020

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In less than a week of our decision to get married, Brenda made it happen. From the very beginning to end she made everything super easy for us. We were so glad we had Brenda as our Officiant, even our family loved her. Always professional and super sweet. Thank you so much again Brenda, for everything! Especially our ceremony it was beautiful.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Xiaojin N.

Jun 16, 2021

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We are so grateful and happy to have had Brenda as our wedding officiant! She was very helpful throughout the process - including scheduling the ceremony, answering our questions about the ceremony, and officiating. We were able to meet her virtually before the wedding, and this check-in really helped to ease our mind. We also appreciate how professional and caring she was in officiating the ceremony. Thank you, Brenda!

Details: Wedding • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Milica R.

Nov 13, 2020

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Brenda did an amazing job at our ceremony. She is very organized, responsive and she created a ceremony exactly how I wanted. I wouldn’t have anyone else plan and perform our wedding because she went above and beyond. If you’re looking for someone to plan and perform your ceremony, Brenda is the person to go to. Thank you Brenda for everything!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen

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Ryan G.

Nov 1, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

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Brenda Winstead

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
"Married in a Minute" legal minimum license signing- $125-$175 "Vows, Rings, Married!" 3-minute express ceremony- $150- $200 "Custom Ceremony" 15 minute custom ceremony- $300
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Each couple is sent a short questionnaire to gather the information needed for their marriage ceremony. I keep the process as easy as possible while keeping the lines of communication open to answer any questions and concerns.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a minister ordained by the Universal Life Church. I have performed over 300 religious and secular ceremonies everywhere from public parks to formal banquet halls.

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