Pricing is based on the average amount of time that it takes to respond to and communicate with a couple, prepare a customized or standard ceremony, travel time, time for the rehearsal, time for the ceremony. All of that time has value. While every day is precious, certain times of the year and certain days of the week have more value.
If you care about custom vows, want input to the ceremony, options to choose from, consider a CUSTOM ceremony. If you just want someone to show up on the reserved date and perform a standard ceremony, choose STANDARD.
PACKAGE ONE: CUSTOM CEREMONY **MOST POPULAR**
In a custom ceremony, you can review a variety of vows, exchange of rings, other elements like blessing of families, unity candle, readings and music selections. You may use various options as they are, you may revise or write your own. When you are finished, you email me the results in an email or Word document and I will prepare the Custom Ceremony based on your choices. You must also choose between religious and non-religious.
January 7 – March Ceremony – $225. Additional $150. for rehearsal.
April – January 6 Ceremony – $275. Additional $200. for rehearsal.
*See note below about travel.
Prices above pertain to weddings taking place in 2019-2020.
While a rehearsal is not required, it is recommended if the wedding party includes more than 4 people standing up with you (2 each). If you are considering involving a child under 5 years of age, think again. I have seen young children completely turn the ceremony into chaos because they cannot stand quietly. If you are being pressured to involve young children, simply say no. Your ceremony is too important to have it hijacked by a tired, cranky child. He/she and YOU will be much happier.
PACKAGE TWO: STANDARD CEREMONY
NO CUSTOMIZATION other than your names.
The reason this option is cheaper is that it requires less of my time in planning and communication. You will simply tell me whether you want a standard religious or civil (non-religious) ceremony.
January 7 – March Ceremony $125. Additional $100. for rehearsal.
April – January 6 Ceremony $175. Additional $125. for rehearsal.
*See note below about travel.
Prices above pertain to weddings taking place in 2019-2020.
While a rehearsal is not required, it is recommended if the wedding party includes more than 4 people standing up with you (2 each). See note above about including young children in your wedding party.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Regardless of which ceremony, mileage expense is required. We donate 60 miles* of travel, round trip. Beyond 60 miles RT, the mileage expense is based on the IRS figure of 50 cents for business travel. Figure the distance from the OK state capitol ROUND TRIP to the wedding location, subtract 60 miles, multiply the remaining miles by .50 cents* That is what is owed for mileage expense.
If you schedule a rehearsal the day before the wedding, then mileage is figured the same way, with NO 60 mile discount. This amount should be included in the advance payment.
The maximum mileage/gas charge for 2019-20 is $200. per day, anywhere in Oklahoma.
*If a rehearsal is scheduled the day before the wedding, and the location is more than 90 miles away from OKC, one overnight lodging expense and 1 RT mileage will be required.
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Full advance payment is required. We take cash or credit cards via Pay Pal. Any major credit card will work. After the deposit to hold the date, the remaining payment is due no later than the day before the wedding date. If you are paying cash, you may pay me the day of the wedding.
REFUNDS
If your plans change, you forfeit your Reservation Deposit. All other money will be refunded. If I have to cancel because of a major life event (family/health emergency, natural disaster, etc), a full refund will be issued. I have never cancelled on a wedding.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT
$50. deposit per date (one for wedding, one for rehearsal) Deposit is non-refundable if your plans change. All other money will be refunded.
BARTER
See FAQ #7 regarding bartering.
*All travel expenses subject to change