Weddings
Wedding Ceremony
Officiant will allow one hour for marriage ceremony at the venue, which includes arriving approximately 30 minutes early and staying approximately 15 minutes for signing license and photos.
Officiant will discuss format of ceremony with bride and/or groom prior to ceremony over phone and/or e-mail for a total of one hour prior to the day of event.
Officiant will obtain witness signature(s) and file marriage license with County Recorder within allotted legal timeframe (10 days), by mail or in person.
Officiant will dress to coordinate with ceremony (as best as possible) or wear a neutral color.
Themed weddings may involve an additional charge.
Base fees:
Sacramento area (50-mile radius of Capitol Building) - $400.00
Lake Tahoe - $500.00
Napa Valley - $700.00
For rehearsal, add $100 to base fee.
Elope
No wedding party, no walk down the aisle, no fanfare, and just a few guests.
Officiant will perform a special elopement ceremony at a location of your choice in the Sacramento area! It includes a welcome, declaration of intent, ring exchange, your personal vows, pronouncement, and kiss presentation.
Officiant will obtain witness signature(s) and file marriage license with County Recorder within allotted legal timeframe (10 days), by mail or in person. Best for groups of 15 or fewer.
Fees
Sacramento area (50-mile radius of Capitol Building) - $150.00
Lake Tahoe - $200.00
Napa Valley - $300.00
Just the Basics
Don’t need a ceremony? We’ve got you covered!
The officiant will perform a “Declaration of Intent” ceremony only. It’s a simple civil ceremony. Officiant will obtain witness signature(s) and file marriage license with County Recorder within allotted legal timeframe (10 days), by mail or in-person Note:
This option is only available for this price in Sacramento County and limited to you and a group of 10 or fewer guests.
Fees
Full payment due at time of booking.
$150.00
Other Information
Travel Expenses
0 – 50 miles from Capitol Building
No charge for mileage
50 – 100 miles from Capitol Building
$50.00
More than 100 miles from Capitol Building
$100.00
Overnight stay required
$150.00 per night
Flight required
Cost of airfare
Military Discount
Save on full ceremony officiant services (not applicable to elopements, rehearsals, mileage, or other items)
15% off
Senior Discount
Save on full ceremony officiant services (not applicable to elopements, rehearsals, mileage, or other items)
15% off
Printed Copy of Ceremony
Since each ceremony is designed for each couple, I can provide a printed copy, on commemorative paper, bound in a report cover
$20.00
Sound System
At your own expense. I am comfortable with most microphone setups.
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