Weddings by Venna (Elopements & Intimate Weddings)
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About
Hello! My name is Lavenna Carter along with my Husband Thomas Carter we are the owners of Weddings by Venna. Our goal is to make your wedding day special, memorable and affordable.
We recently updated our pricing and are confirming how to reflect changes on Thumbtack. Please review the questions and options below:
1. Do you have your marriage license, and which county issued it?
2. Do you require one or two witnesses? (Additional $25 per witness)
Ceremony Options
• Sign & Go: $80 (you come to us) or $100 (we come to you)
• Elopement 1: $100 – Traditional vows at our venue, simple photos, license filed; you provide two witnesses or add for a fee
• Elopement 2: $250 (Mon–Thu) – Includes one witness, decorated venue for up to 12 guests, traditional vows, license filed
• Elopement 3: $275 (Fri–Sun) – Same as Option 2
• Elopement 4: $150 – We come to you; you provide two witnesses; traditional vows; license filed; up to 12 guests
Please confirm your preferred option. Payment in full is required to reserve your date.
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Overview
Hired 34 times
Background checked
2 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 3:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Stripe, and Venmo.
Services offered
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, value, and responsiveness.
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Judy P.
Oct 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thank you for giving me a stress free elopement wedding. We are glad how simple things are. I really appreciate that you have a bouquet for me to use during the ceremony and for the photo. It is a memorable wedding photo. And giving us the option where to take pictures.
Details: 2 signatures • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Notarization
Miaja W.
Jun 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Super professional, dressed to match our theme, kind, on time and assisted with helping us take photos of our small affair would definitely highly recommend to my friends and family
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Iyanah N.
Sep 23, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Venna did an amazing job! The ceremony was beautiful and she was helpful throughout the process! Very efficient and thorough.
Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Weddings by Venna (Elopements & Intimate Weddings)'s reply
Thank you for allowing me to preform your wedding ceremony. It was so beautiful!
Wedding Officiant
Zakendria B.
Aug 13, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
She made the entire experience super quick and worth our time. Top tier professionalism and I was happy to share the celebration with her.
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Erin W.
Apr 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Venna is amazing! She responds very quickly. Thank you so much!
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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Lavenna Carter
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Many options to fit your budget starting at $75.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You tell me what you want for your simple wedding and we go from there,
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?