Services Include:

he fee for my services includes at least two meetings to get to know the couple and the ceremonial details as well as an additional one to two premarital counseling meetings if requested. I also complete and send the marriage license to the state for approval and take care of other ceremonial details leading up to the day. I usually spend approximately 18-36 hours preparing for each wedding ceremony. As part of this preparation, I feel it is important to get to know each couple prior to performing the ceremony. Though I feel this is best done in person, it certainly does not have to be. I am happy to communicate by phone and/or email as well.

The types of services I celebrate are: Catholic, non-denominational Christian, Jewish-Christian, and interdenominational. When we meet together, we will create a service order that reflects your faith tradition and relationship with one another. However, the basic service order for a Christian ceremony is: welcome, prayer, readings, declaration of intent, exchange of vows, lighting of unity candle, Lord’s Prayer, final prayer, nuptial blessing, and announcement of couple. Coordination of ceremony details with the musicians, wedding coordinator, and other entities involved with your ceremony is also part of what I do. I consider the seamless coordination of these details to be very important in the overall tone of the day, so I am eager to help as needed.

It is my desire that the couple be comfortable with myself as their officiant and that we both have a clear understanding of the details of the day. Together, we will create a meaningful ceremony that reflects your relationship with one another and your beliefs. Although I don't require pre-marital counseling, I am eager to provide each couple with pre-marital materials that they can utilize if they wish to further deepen and develop their relationship during this time of preparation. I encourage couples to take advantage of the premarital counseling services offered. I believe in providing tools to help couples to communicate and become closer during the preparation process. My desire is to help to create the most special day that I can for each couple.