Pricing is based on the average amount of time that it takes to respond to and communicate with a couple, prepare a customized or standard ceremony, travel time, waiting time, time for the rehearsal, time for the ceremony. All of that time has value. While every day is precious, certain times of the year and certain days of the week have more value.
If you care about custom vows, want input to the ceremony, options to choose from, consider a CUSTOM ceremony. If you just want someone to show up on the reserved date and perform a standard ceremony, choose STANDARD.
PACKAGE ONE: CUSTOM CEREMONY **MOST POPULAR**
In a custom ceremony, you can review a variety of vows, exchange of rings, other elements like blessing of families, unity candle, readings and music selections. You may use various options as they are, you may revise or write your own. When you are finished, you email me the results in a Word document and I will prepare the Custom Ceremony based on your choices. You must also choose between religious and non-religious.
January – March Ceremony – $250. Additional $100. for rehearsal.
April – December Ceremony – $350. Additional $150. for rehearsal.
While a rehearsal is not required, it is recommended if the wedding party includes more than 4 people standing up with you (2 each), if there are children involved, musicians and processional, etc.
PACKAGE TWO: STANDARD CEREMONY
NO CUSTOMIZATION other than your names.
The reason this option is cheaper is that it requires less of my time in planning and communication. You will simply tell me whether you want a standard religious or civil (non-religious) ceremony.
January – March Ceremony $150. Additional $100. for rehearsal.
April – December Ceremony $250. Additional $150. for rehearsal.
While a rehearsal is not required, it is recommended if the wedding party includes more than 4 people standing up with you (2 each), if there are children involved, musicians and processional, etc.
FREE VIDEO GIFT
For those packages that are $350. or more, we provide a free gift* of one unedited mini video tape of your ceremony. If you would like us to transfer the video to DVD, $100. for the first copy, $50. per copy thereafter. Each DVD comes with a protective box cover.
*In the event of a camera malfunction, there is no substitute free gift. Advance payment for DVDs will be fully refunded.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Regardless of which ceremony, mileage expense is required. We donate 60 miles* of travel. The mileage expense is based on the IRS figure of 50 cents for business travel. Figure the distance from the OK state capitol ROUND TRIP to the wedding location, subtract 60 miles, multiply the remaining amount by $.50.* That is what is owed for mileage expense. If you schedule a rehearsal the day before the wedding, then mileage is times two (include 60 miles for the second trip). This amount should be included in the advance payment. *Subject to change depending on rising gas prices.
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Full advance payment is required. We take credit cards via Pay Pal. You do not need a Pay Pal account, any major credit card will work. Remaining payment is due 60 days before the wedding date.
REFUNDS
Either party may cancel the agreement. If your plans change, you forfeit your Reservation Deposit. All other money will be refunded. If I have to cancel because of a major life event (family/health emergency, natural distaster, etc), a full refund will be issued.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT
$50. deposit per date (one for wedding, one for rehearsal) Deposit is non-refundable if your plans change. All other money will be refunded.
BARTER
See FAQ #7 regarding bartering.
*All travel expenses subject to change