Questions & Answers

• What is your event cancellation policy? You may cancle at any time but stipend is non-refundable..

• What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? I don't have one..

• What are your standard payment terms? Stipend is paid in full and in advance before I will commit to be your officiant..

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? This is not a business for me. It is a means to support our ministry to the poor. I, personally, receive none of the stipend. You decide at our face-to-face meeting whether or not I am a suitable officiant for you..

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? Our wedding preparation form and divorce decree from previous marriages..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? Immediately though ten days are allowed in Michigan..

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? No counseling required. One face-to-face meeting is required however..

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? 10-12..

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? Up to 45 miles from Wyandotte, MI. No fee..

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? Certainly. I prefer that you do. It will make your ceremony more personal..

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

• Do you normally attend the reception? Not usually..

• How long does the ceremony usually last? That's up to you to decide..

• Will you marry couples of different faiths or previous divorce? Yes..

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? Any State which allows ordained clergy who are authorized to witness/officiate at marriages..

• Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? Yes..

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