Questions & Answers

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? The primary reason a couple comes to me is for a Romantic Ceremony performed by a religious officient. Many of my couples are inter-faith couples..

• What are your standard payment terms? I ask for $150 as a deposit. The balance at the time of the event..

• What is your event cancellation policy? The loss of your deposit. But it would be applicable if another date is secured..

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? I am willing to travel about 150 miles. Anything beyond 25 miles requires a travel fee. .

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? 40-60.

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? None. You are adults. I assume you are capable of understanding the commitment you are agreeing to make..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? I send in the marriage license within 5 days of the ceremony..

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? Nothing. .

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

• How long does the ceremony usually last? My ceremonys are about 18-23 minutes. .

• Do you normally attend the reception? It depends on the couple and how long I have known them. For couples I have recently met, usually not..

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

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? You are welcome to write your own vows. I can forward some helpful rules to write vows that will be meaningful..

• Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? Absolutly, I am more than happy to forward a sample ceremony for a couple to review. .

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? I primarily serve New York and New Jersey..

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