Who should I choose to officiate our wedding ceremony?

Many couples have a friend or family member that have been ordained online to officiate the ceremony.  Please keep in mind that you will need a fully legally ordained minister, ordained by a real church or religious denomination to officiate your ceremony.  I fulfill the requirements for being a fully legally ordained minister.  (This does not mean that you have to have a religious ceremony).   

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My word of advice is to hire a professional wedding officiant (with experience) that specializes in weddings.  Do not let the price of a professional wedding officiant stand in the way of having the ceremony that you have always envisioned.  Cheaper is not always better. If a person is charging a super low fee, there is a reason. You want your wedding officiant to be professionally dressed and to speak well during your ceremony.  Do not short change yourself on this important part of your ceremony

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What does Always Faithful Wedding Service charge?

Each wedding is very different.  Fees are based on your needs and the location of the wedding.  I will be happy to give you a no obligation quote based on the information you provide. Please keep in mind that the wedding officiant is the one vendor required at your wedding for your marriage to be legal.

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My fee covers the following: 

 

• Unlimited Correspondence (Meeting you in person, Text, Messenger, Email, Phone, Facetime, or Video Chat)

• Several sets of wedding ceremonies (after a contract is signed and a deposit is secure) are forwarded to you to cut, paste and add.  If you do not find any to your liking, one is specifically written for you

• Travel Location (roundtrip distance) of the ceremony

• Arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to ceremony (Check in with all parties)

• Officiating ceremony

• Secure witness signatures

• Return marriage license upon next business day by mail or if in Onslow County I return personally.

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**Backup officiant in case of emergency 

 

**I do not charge to bless the meal when invited to stay for the wedding dinner.

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Rehearsal 

If you have a professional wedding coordinator or someone you have delegated to conduct the rehearsal, I may not be needed. I leave that up to you and the wedding coordinator to decide.  If you do not have anyone to conduct the rehearsal, I am often secured to do so and base my fee accordingly.