Questions & Answers

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? I'm been a full-time minister since 1995, so besides public leadership and speaking experience I have formal ministry education. I've also been told at all the weddings I've performed by at least one person that "...it was the best wedding they have ever been to." Plus, I'm not the typical looking minister..

• What are your standard payment terms? $150 deposit to schedule date and time, then the balance paid 45-days before the wedding day..

• What is your event cancellation policy? Lost of $150 deposit after booking. Less then 2-weeks before 50%. .

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? I will travel upto an hour each way without additional charge. If I have to fly, then I would expect the cost be picked up by the couple..

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? Depending on my ministry schedule. I could do as many as 30..

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? None, unless the couple choose pre-marital counseling, which I have many years of experience doing and enjoy working with couples. I use an online tool that helps us determine areas of potential conflicts. Speeding up the process and working on only the necessary issues that may create major issue in the future..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? By the next business day. I personally take the marriage license to the County Offices if it's in San Diego County..

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? None.

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

• How long does the ceremony usually last? Could be as short at 10 minutes, but typically between 20-40 minutes based on options that the couple picks for their ceremony..

• Do you normally attend the reception? No, only if they are previous friends, or unless the couple really would like me to and I'm available. .

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

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? Yes.

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

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? Anywhere in the USA.

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