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  • Serves New Orleans, LA
Jacquelyn R. says, "I had the esteemed pleasure of meeting Pastor Brisbon, from a couple that live in New Orleans whom are very dear friends of mine. When I, and my then fiancé decided to elope on what would have been my birthday weekend turned wedding, I was besides myself with angst, and my nerves, were off to the races. My panic level immediately went into overdrive because I was getting married in New Orleans, and was totally oblivious as to how I was going to be able to pull everything together and still make my day as amazing as it truly was. I immediately contacted all parties and entities that we needed to speak to for the marriage license and permits filings for our ceremony. Everything was coming together but we still didn't have an officiant to preside over the ceremony, and with rain in the forecast for the day of the wedding, we now didn't have a location for the ceremony. My sister-in-Christ (Tiffany Crawford) who has worked with Pastor Brisbon on several occasions, knew exactly what I was looking for when it came to who would be officiating the services for our wedding. It was imperative that not only did I have to have a true man of God, performing the ceremony, but someone who has a deep spiritual connection with God, as well as being very knowledgeable in kingdom law to bless our union the way God intended. Pastor Herbert Brisbon was all of these things and more. From the first initial phone conversation we shared, I felt so so at ease with him. Through the coarse of the conversation and after learning that our outside venue would be canceled due to rain, Pastor Brisbon offered us the chapel for the wedding and allowed us to take our time with the photographer to capture all the beautiful moments from our special day. From start to finish, the level of service provided was nothing short of true professionalism, reverence and class. "Pastor Brisbon, Robert and I want to extend yet another thank you for stepping up and being there for us for our special day. From the moment we arrived in New Orleans, everything was happening in real time and could have been just as disastrous as the weather that day, but you assured us that in spite of the gloomy weather you, and God would see us through to the end. Our wedding day was such a beautiful moment for us. So full of love and happiness, and you sir, played such an integral part of it all. For that we are eternally and forever grateful." "And now these three remain; faith, hope and love; but the greatest of these is love" I Corinthians; 13:13 LOVE Robert and Jacquelyn Rodriguez 3/1/24"See more

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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

Do wedding officiants offer remote or virtual services?

Reach out to wedding officiants in your area, and ask them if they can offer a remote or virtual ceremony. Some officiants may be willing to meet in person while maintaining 6 feet of distance, while others may prefer to conduct the entire service over the phone or a video call service such as Skype or Zoom.

Familiarize yourself with the social distancing rules in your community, city and state, and move forward only if both you and the officiant are comfortable with the arrangement. 

What does it mean to officiate a wedding?

To officiate a wedding is to oversee the official union of two people in marriage. A wedding officiant is vested with the power to legitimize your union in the eyes of the court. An officiant also sets the tone for your ceremony, leading the couple through their vows and shaping the experience with the words they choose and the pace they set. An officiant may be based in a religious faith, may be an interfaith officiant, may be a secular officiant, or may be a friend or family member who has received ordination online.

You can have a traditional wedding officiated, or you can also have an officiant oversee a commitment ceremony, a vow renewal or an elopement. Once the wedding is complete, the officiant will ask you to sign the wedding certificate, and will then submit the document to the court on your behalf. This makes your marriage legal. Wedding officiants work with you no matter how simple or elaborate you would like your ceremony to be. The more involved wedding officiants are in the planning and customization of the ceremony, the more they will typically charge.

Who performs a wedding ceremony?

Anyone who is authorized by the court or a credible online source has the power to perform a wedding ceremony. Traditionally, wedding officiants were ordained members of a religious organization or civil officiants authorized by the court to legally marry two people. With the increasing customization and personalization of weddings, many couples are asking a friend or family member to become ordained and act as their wedding officiant. Wedding officiants can represent a wide range of backgrounds including Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, nondenominational, interfaith or nonreligious. There is no legally required structure for a wedding ceremony, so couples can customize the language of the ceremony and their vows in any way they desire (though members of some religions may have specific requirements). To legally validate the marriage, the couple and the wedding officiant must sign a marriage certificate after the ceremony verifying the date and names of those involved. The wedding officiant should then submit the certificate to the court, which will in turn mail an official marriage certificate to the newly married couple.

How much does it cost to officiate a wedding?

The national average cost to hire a wedding officiant is $150-$200. Wedding officiant rates are affected by the date of the ceremony, the time of day, and how far the officiant has to travel. Some officiants may charge extra for additional ceremonies like unity candles or sand ceremonies, as well as the cost of the supplies. Many wedding officiants have higher rates for larger weddings and lower rates for smaller, more intimate ceremonies. Personalizing the ceremony means a lot to some couples. Wedding officiants may have flat rates for standard ceremony templates, perhaps $100-$125, and charge more for a more customized experience, such as $150-$200. This allows the couple to collaborate with the wedding officiant as they are building a unique ceremony script. 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. If your venue has parking or other fees, you may need to pay on behalf of the officiant. Often wedding officiants can rent sound systems and wireless mics if you have an outdoor wedding location or venue that is not wired. These extras will also increase the overall cost.

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