Questions & Answers

• What are your standard payment terms? My website spells this out. There is a 50% deposit at the time you engage me. The balance is due the week before the wedding. If it is a problem, you may pay at the rehearsal..

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? It is my sincere intention to create the most sacred and special ceremony that you can imagine: one that clearly represents your desires, dreams, visions. You are presented with a commerative book of the ceremony in its entirety as a keepsake after the wedding..

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? The prospective bride and groom are provided with materials and suggestions for decision making. In the initial interview, I may ask you some questions about how you met, the length of your relationship, and whether or not you've discussed important issues like money, children, personal space, etc. If I feel that it would help to have a few counseling sessions, I will suggest it..

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? Several.

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? Yes, I am willing to travel. If the wedding is no more than an hour away, no fee. Otherwise, we'd look at that AND I have done long distance weddings..

• What is your event cancellation policy? Partial refund only if cancellation is received in sufficient time for me to fill the date..

• What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? Have never run into any dissatisfaction, therefore, I do not have a specific policy. However, I want you to be satisfied..

• How long does the ceremony usually last? Around 30 minutes, give or take..

• Will you marry couples of different faiths or previous divorce? Absolutely, in fact I specialize in inter-faith weddings..

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? I have a form that I use to help us create your ceremony. There are no specific documents that you would need--just names of participants..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? It is immediately mailed by me..

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? Every state in the United States.

• Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? Yes, you may although I like to have a few surprises for you to make the ceremony more spontaneous. However, yes, you may read it..

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? Of course! I encourage it..

• Do you have a back up officiant on call, in case of an emergency? Yes..

• Do you normally attend the reception? I'm always happy to join that celebration and offer a special blessing..

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