FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The very base basic fee of $319 is for those requesting basic Civil Ceremony AT YOUR LOCATION (Required short Civil Ceremony- up to 20 people as guests/witnesses at customers location. Includes all legal processing of Marriage Certificate as required by State, prep/road time, *mileage, fuel and tolls may be slightly additional if over 50 miles) also includes administrative costs including Thumbtack fee). [I ALSO OFFER - AT MY LOCATION BASIC STATE REQUIRED WORDED CEREMONY AT MY LOCATION UP TO 4 GUESTS $239 - ONLY IN PENNSYLVANIA) Discounts for Basic Civil Ceremony if you choose to come to my location for Basic Civil Ceremony and legal paperwork.) For Ceremonies requiring more details please call and we'll go over details and information to give you a fair and informed quote. It is ALWAYS better to have a brief conversation to get a better idea of what will be best for your Ceremony. The quote you are given during our consultation includes all communications, time, travel, fuel, toll, parking, mileage, writing your customized ceremony, performing your ceremony, E-Mailing Ceremony to you for review so that if you wish to add/delete or change any part of Ceremony you have that option prior to your Wedding Day , verifying witnesses if required by State, completing your Marriage License as required by State, filing of your Official Marriage Certificate with your Marriage License Bureau the very next business day and my archiving of your paperwork and files and administrative costs. Some Couples prefer to also have a Sand Ceremony or Unity Candle or Loving Cup or other Traditions within the ceremony. Some information that is important when looking to confirm your Officiant: Where is Ceremony being held, time and date. If a venue; is there a coordinator, do you require Officiant at a rehearsal, how large is your wedding party of bridesmaids/groomsmen, is there a D.J./Live Music or Bluetooth, Photographer, videographer and do you wish any specific traditions. All of this information assists with determining timing. Not a problem - we can put that in your ceremony! Some couples prefer Officiant to attend Rehearsal and should you need me there we can certainly book that rehearsal date/time. It is an additional $139 to have me at your rehearsal. I usually go through the ceremony completely - twice - and assist with the line up and entrance of the Wedding Party/Participants. Whatever you need to make this as stress free, smooth, enjoyable and beautiful!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically the customer takes a look at my profile and reviews. And I am very happy to say that I have been awarded a Top Professional on Thumbtack and Best Of over several years (Top Professional five years in a row) per my client reviews. I always make my couples a top priority! We usually begin with the client calling me and we have an initial brief chat. They hire me. I then speak with the couple individually or together either over the phone or in person for a consultationbefore writing their ceremon. Often I am asked to write their vows so these conversations help me get to know their story and their wishes and ideas. We then confirm dates, times and make sure their marriage certificate is in order. I will then write a personalized ceremony for you and e-mail it to you for review and any changes, edits, additions that you would like. You approve the written ceremony. I perform every type of ceremony from non-denominational, interfaith, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish Traditions, all Faiths and I have been a very involved participant in Marriage Equality. Love is Love and I am happy and honored to join you both together in Marriage! I arrive the day of the ceremony (usually about a half hour early) we look over the marriage certificate, take care of my fee, and briefly go over the ceremony (often I will have written a very personalized ceremony for the couple that we've gone over together) . We begin their ceremony on time and in whichever way they have planned. After the ceremony I sign all the documents and present the couple with their marriage certificate. I then take the portion to be completed and I file with the county/State.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Chaplain Certifications, Ordination, Study of World Religions, as well as non-denominational Ceremonial Seminars.