WEDDING  FEES


One of our first steps is a "meet and get acquainted" consultation at either a Starbucks, in your home, or in my home in King City.  We can also just "meet" via e-mail or on the phone, if that's easier for everyone.  Obviously, there is no charge.

Deposit

If you both decide you would like me to perform your ceremony, there is a $50 non-refundable deposit required.  This is needed to secure your date and time for my services.  This is, of course, taken off of the total fee for my services. 

Base Rate for a Ceremony

My base rate for a wedding ceremony is $175.  For a ceremony at a place where there is traveling involved, there is a traveling charge of at least $15, depending on where in Oregon or Washington, you decide to get married. 

Civil Ceremony

A basic Civil Ceremony fee is only $100.  This is performed in my home and you provide the two witnesses needed for legal purposes.  If I need to provide the two witnesses, it would be $30 more, because I pay each witness $15 for their time and travel.

Cancellation Policy

Life happens, sometimes when we least expect it, so if you need to cancel an already set wedding date with me, there is a $50 fee.  Your deposit will cover this cost. 

Optional pre-marital Consultations

If you would both like a pre-marital consultation, I am more than happy to discuss this option with you.  Notice I said "option".  It is not a pre-requisite for my services.  However, if you so choose, we would meet one time for an hour and a half.  Fee for this session is $85.


                                 INITIAL CONSULTATION

Now comes the fun stuff!  We get to sit down together and discuss ideas for your wedding ceremony and share suggestions. 

Again, whatever fits your personality and whether you both want traditional or non-traditional, what I say during your ceremony can be made-to-order just for you.  Some couples like to write their own, while others like me to come up with words to say specifically for them. 

There are some who prefer to actually say their own vows, rather than have me read them, which is a wonderful way to start your lives together, also.  However, if you've chosen to say them, then all of a sudden your nerves get the better of you, I can still take over and read them for you.

After our consultation, I can e-mail you (don't you LOVE modern technology?) what we've discussed.  Then we can e-mail each other and fine-tune what I'm to say, to your specifications, of course, right up until the day before your ceremony.

If you're going all out, with bridesmaids etc., a rehearsal the night before helps everyone figure out BEFORE the nerves kick in, where they stand and when they walk, when the musical interludes are etc., so it all flows as smoothly as possible.