The Process

Together we will create a wedding that celebrates who you are as a couple and what marriage and commitment mean to you.  Here are the steps we’ll take:

  • An initial meeting (either in person or remotely) – We’ll talk about your ideas for what you want your ceremony to be and the process we’ll use to create it.  This is your opportunity to determine if we’re the right fit for one another.
  • If you choose to use me – I’ll email you a contract.  You’ll sign it and pay a $95 retainer, and then we’ve locked in the date and time.
  • Options – I offer two options, both of which provide the warm and personal experience you expect and deserve for your wedding:
  • Option 1 – For those who prefer a simpler experience, I offer a choice of three ceremony scripts:  spiritual, non-traditional, or short and sweet.  Please rest assured that these are not cookie cutter scripts.  They are original scripts, written by me, and they are tried and true.  With this option I do still encourage you to write your own vows, and I will send you samples to get you started.  You can also choose to use any of the sample vows exactly as written.  Couples who have used these scripts, as well as attendees at the weddings where they have been used, have been extremely happy with their experience.  They have described their ceremonies as warm, heartfelt and memorable.
  • Option 2 – For those who prefer a more customized and personalized ceremony,  we will work together to create an original and unique script that weaves in your history as a couple.  We’ll include many personalized elements, such as thanks to relatives and close friends who had a part in that history, readings, things you love most about one another, etc.  We’ll spend as much time as we need and make as many revisions as necessary until we’re sure your ceremony will reflect exactly what you want it to say about your wedding and your marriage.

Pricing

Basic pricing for my services as a Wedding Officiant in Albuquerque:

Option 1:  $250      Option 2:  $350

If attendance at a rehearsal is required, there will be an additional $100 fee.

Basic pricing for my services as a Wedding Minister in New Mexico: I will perform weddings anywhere in New Mexico.  Up to one hour travel time each way from zip code 87102 is included in the price.  For longer distances, the following charges will apply:

1- 1.5 hours each way from zip code 87102-$100
1.5-2.5 hours – $150
2.5-3.5 hours – $225
3.5-4.5 hours – $300

Additionally, if the travel time is 3 hours or more, hotel accommodations for the night before the ceremony will also be needed.

I can perform weddings in almost every state.  If you’d like for me to travel to your state we’ll just need to verify my credentials with the local county officials, and in some cases I will need to register with the county ahead of time.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET’S GET STARTED.

BEGIN YOUR MARRIAGE WITH A PERFECT WEDDING CEREMONY

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