Questions & Answers

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? I officiate the number of ceremonies per year that God sends my way. This number varies each year..

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? I follow a strict code of ethics. Therefore, I do not compete with my fellow collegues. I am well trained, professional, fexible, and I deliver a great message. .

• What are your standard payment terms? There is a $100 deposit and the balance is paid 60 in advance of your wedding.

• What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? All my couples are satified. .

• What is your event cancellation policy? If your wedding is cancelled within the alloted period all monies are refunded except the deposit..

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? My fee is inclusive and my maximum travel range is 70 miles..

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? Prewedding coaching is not required, but it is available..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? The marriage license is filed within the alloted time period indicated by the state your ceremony is officiated..

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? You don't need to bring anything to the first meeting except your ideas..

• Will you marry couples of different faiths or previous divorce? Yes, I serve all faiths and all people..

• How long does the ceremony usually last? The ceremony is allotted 30 minutes..

• Do you normally attend the reception? There are times when I can stick around for part of the reception, but not always..

• Do you have a back up officiant on call, in case of an emergency? I belong to a spiritual community with other minsiters that will step up to help a fellow collegue..

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? Yes, you will be given the opportunity to provide input throughout the entire process..

• Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? Yes, you will get an opportunity to read and approve the ceremony that will be officiated..

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.

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