Questions & Answers

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? I want to make your wedding memorable and meaningful. Every wedding is custom-written and carefully rehearsed. I deeply care about my client couples, and I deeply care about the ceremony. I listen and respect my clients. I have been trained in the history and theory of ceremony and ritual..

• What are your standard payment terms? I accept all forms of payment; credit card via Paypal only..

• What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? It's YOUR ceremony. You should hire the officiant YOU want. (What is satisfiCATION, anyway? :) ).

• What is your event cancellation policy? I require a non-refundable deposit to guarantee the date of your wedding. .

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? ALL TRAVEL IS INCLUDED, as well as the rehearsal. I have travelled as far as 87 miles one way to perform a ceremony..

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? I have averaged two ceremonies a month. I do my best not to double book, so that I may concentrate my energy and thoughts for your wedding..

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? No. I do not REQUIRE pre-marital counseling. but I AM AVAILABLE to conduct counseling sessions..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? Immediately, on the first business/mailing day after the ceremony..

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? None. We discuss your ideas and vision at our first meeting. We will touch on marriage licenses during our conversation. Then, I will provide you with some things to take home..

• Will you marry couples of different faiths or previous divorce? YES. YES! YES!!!! I honor and respect ANY and ALL backgrounds, histories, faiths, beliefs, cultures and preferences. I am most experienced in non-religious ceremonies..

• How long does the ceremony usually last? As long as YOU want it to be. On average, with a processional and recessional, ceremonies aren't usually longer than 20-30 minutes in length..

• Do you normally attend the reception? I love love. Therefore, if a couple invites me, I may graciously accept!.

• Do you have a back up officiant on call, in case of an emergency? YES. As a Certified Celebrant, I have a network of back up officiants, so no matter what, you WILL be married on your wedding day!.

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? I RECOMMEND IT. Your own words can capture and express your love to each other! I am available for guidance and ideas, or choose and adapt from many examples!.

• Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? ABSOLUTELY. Through a series of drafts, I work with a couple to make sure the ceremony is exactly the way they want it. I do not perform ceremonies without the final approval of the couple..

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? I am authorised to solemnise marriage ceremonies in the states of California and Nevada..

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