Ever After Vows

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Pricing

Prices start at $275

Packages

Prices start at $225

About Ever After Vows

Ever After Vows

Owner & Wedding Officiant

Ever After Vows is a veteran-owned, fully insured wedding officiant service based in Montgomery County and serving Greater Philadelphia, surrounding Pennsylvania, and South Jersey. I provide personalized wedding ceremonies, elopements and micro-weddings, vow renewals, and marriage license signings. Ceremonies may be Christian, nonreligious, interfaith, spiritual, or blended. Couples receive thoughtful writing where applicable, calm guidance, clear ceremony-day cues, and marriage-license completion and return according to Pennsylvania or New Jersey requirements.

Couples work directly with me from the first conversation through the ceremony itself, so the person learning about your plans is also the person preparing and performing your ceremony. I listen closely to your story, values, beliefs, and vision, then shape the experience around what feels most authentic to you. Full custom ceremonies may include a personalized Reflection on Love, vow guidance, readings, unity traditions, and family participation. Every service is delivered with thoughtful preparation, clear communication, warmth, and a calm, organized presence on the day.

In three words: Calm, Empathetic, Thoughtful

Services

Ceremony types

  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Other
  • Secular
  • Spiritual

Ever After Vows packages

Quick “I Do” License Signing

Price$225

Description

For couples who want a simple, professional way to make their marriage official without a full guest-facing ceremony. Most appointments take about 5–10 minutes and include brief declarations, marriage-license completion, and return to the proper Pennsylvania court or New Jersey local registrar.

What’s included
  • 5–10 minute marriage license signing
  • Review of the marriage license and identification
  • Brief consent declaration of intent pronouncement
  • Officiant completion and return of the paperwork
  • Optional simple ring exchange
  • Flexible meeting locations within the service area

Elopement & Micro-Wedding Ceremony

Price$295

Description

A warm, streamlined ceremony for just the two of you or an intimate gathering of approximately 2–30 guests. Your ceremony is thoughtfully prepared around your preferences and may include vows, rings, personal touches, and a joyful pronouncement.

What’s included
  • Brief planning conversation
  • Personalized ceremony wording
  • Repeat-after-me or personal vows
  • Ring exchange and optional personal touches
  • Marriage-license completion and return
  • Keepsake copy of the ceremony

Forever Yours Custom Ceremony

Price$425

Description

A fully personalized wedding ceremony written around your story, values, beliefs, and vision for the day. I shape the wording, pacing, and ceremony flow so the experience feels meaningful, polished, and authentically yours.

What’s included
  • Planning consultation
  • Detailed couple questionnaire
  • Fully personalized ceremony
  • Personalized Reflection on Love
  • Vow, reading, and ritual guidance
  • Venue and vendor coordination
  • License completion and return
  • Keepsake ceremony copy
  • Rehearsal available as an add-on

I Still Do – Vow Renewal

Price$325

Description

A personalized, symbolic ceremony celebrating your marriage milestone, recommitment, and life together. Your ceremony may include refreshed vows, family participation, readings, unity traditions, and religious or secular wording shaped around what feels meaningful to you now.

What’s included
  • Personal planning consultation
  • Personalized ceremony writing
  • Help refreshing or creating vows
  • Optional children or family participation
  • Optional Readings, blessings, or unity traditions
  • Keepsake copy of the ceremony

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

19 reviews

  • JW

    Jordan Wissinger

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 11

    France did a phenomenal job officiating our wedding. He was responsive from the beginning, accommodating to our requests and brought professionalism with a lot of fun character. If you want an officiant who can do it all, bring some funk to the party and be a class act when it comes time to be that, France is your man. We highly recommended him and hope all who are looking at him as an option choose him.

    Ever After Vows•Oct 11, 2026

    Jordan, thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! It truly means a lot to know that you felt supported throughout the entire experience. One of the things I love most about officiating weddings is finding that perfect balance between the meaningful, heartfelt moments and the joy, laughter, and personality that make each celebration uniquely yours. I’m so glad we were able to bring a little of all of that to your special day! And I have to say, “bring some funk to the party” might be one of my favorite compliments yet! Thank you again for trusting me with such an important moment in your lives and for taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories! — France Ever After Vows

  • AB

    Autumn behrent

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 28, 2026

    France was amazing! He beared through the rain & chaos like a champ!

    Ever After Vows•Sep 28, 2026

    Autumn, thank you so much. Standing out there in that rain with you and John is something I won’t forget! I know how cold you were, but through all of it, I just wanted to make sure the two of you could still have the ceremony you had hoped for and a moment you would remember forever. I only wish the weather had given us a little more room to slow down and take in every part of it. Thank you for trusting me through all of the rain and chaos, and for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It was truly an honor to be part of your and John’s wedding day. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

  • RB

    Russell Bakes

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 17, 2026

    France, officiated the wedding in a very personal and considerate manner that made the ceremony very special. I so appreciated his preparations and sincerity. It was wonderful.

    Ever After Vows•Sep 18, 2026

    Russ, thank you so much for taking the time to share this. It means a great deal to hear that the ceremony felt personal and sincere from your perspective as a guest. I put a lot of care into preparing each ceremony so it genuinely reflects the couple, so your words about the preparation and consideration really mean a lot to me. I’m grateful you were there to experience it, and I truly appreciate your kindness both after the wedding and in sharing this review. Thank you again, Russ.

  • BV

    Bogdan Vasko

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 15, 2026

    France did everything perfect was very polite and helped us to make that day unforgettable!

    Ever After Vows•Sep 16, 2026

    Thank you so much, Bogdan! It was an honor to be part of your and Anastasiia’s wedding day. I’m so glad I could help make the ceremony special and unforgettable. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

  • ST

    Sabrina Tosti

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 13, 2026

    We cannot say enough good things about France! From the moment we spoke on the phone to the day of our ceremony he was so kind and genuine. We LOVED that he had included a questionnaire that allowed us to tell him more about ourselves which he weaved into our ceremony as if he knew us for years! In fact everyone at our wedding thought that we knew France! Everyone said how awesome, friendly, family-type of person that France was. France truly made our ceremony unique to us - it was just SO SPECIAL. We had so many wonderful compliments and guests telling us how moving the ceremony was - exactly the vibe that we wanted! We love France and couldn't recommend him more. We were so fortunate to find him! Thank you, France!

    Ever After Vows•Sep 13, 2026

    Sabrina, thank you so much for this incredibly kind review. It means a lot to hear that the ceremony felt so personal and true to you and Nate — and I absolutely love that your guests thought we had known each other for years! That is exactly what I hope the questionnaire and our conversations help create: a ceremony that feels like you, not something generic. It was such a joy to be part of your wedding day, and I’m truly grateful that you trusted me with such an important moment. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

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Ever After Vows has been serving couples since 2022. I started the business with a simple goal: to provide personal, meaningful ceremonies with thoughtful preparation, clear communication, and a calm, professional presence throughout the process.
I have had the honor of officiating dozens of celebrations, including full venue weddings, intimate elopements, micro-weddings, vow renewals, and marriage license signings. Each ceremony is thoughtfully prepared around the couple, the occasion, and the experience they want to create.
Absolutely. Full custom ceremonies are written around your story, personalities, values, beliefs, and plans for the day. You may also include personal vows, readings, unity traditions, family participation, or religious and cultural elements. Elopements and micro-weddings are personalized around your preferences in a warm, streamlined format.
Yes. I can attend and lead your rehearsal as an optional add-on. Rehearsal leadership includes processional order, positioning, ceremony cues, family participation, and the recessional. The fee is based on the rehearsal location and timing and is quoted separately from the ceremony package.
Absolutely. I create personalized vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, and symbolic celebrations for couples who are already legally married. Your ceremony may include your story, refreshed vows, readings, family participation, blessings, or unity traditions, without the need for a new marriage license.
I do not provide or require premarital counseling. My role focuses on planning, writing, and performing your ceremony, along with helping you feel prepared and comfortable for the wedding day. Couples are always welcome to pursue counseling or spiritual preparation separately if it is meaningful to them.
Yes. I officiate weddings, elopements, micro-weddings, vow renewals, and marriage license signings in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Ever After Vows is based in Montgomery County and serves Greater Philadelphia, surrounding Pennsylvania, and South Jersey.
I perform Christian, nonreligious, spiritual, interfaith, and blended ceremonies. During our consultation, we will discuss your beliefs, traditions, preferences, and boundaries so the ceremony feels authentic to you and welcoming to the people celebrating with you.
Yes. I offer intimate elopement and micro-wedding ceremonies as well as brief marriage license signings for couples who do not want a full guest-facing ceremony. Marriage license services include completion and return of the paperwork according to Pennsylvania or New Jersey requirements.
Peak-season Saturdays often book several months in advance, so reaching out once your date and venue are confirmed is encouraged. A planning window of 6–12 months is helpful for many full weddings, while elopements, micro-weddings, and marriage license signings may be available with shorter notice.
Yes. I review the marriage license, complete the officiant portion after the ceremony, and return the paperwork to the appropriate Pennsylvania court or New Jersey local registrar. Couples remain responsible for obtaining a valid marriage license before the wedding.
After the agreement and deposit are completed, I’ll guide you through the next steps for your service. Full custom ceremony couples receive a detailed questionnaire and planning consultation, while elopements, vow renewals, and license signings follow a simpler planning process tailored to the occasion.
Yes. Couples receive a keepsake copy of the completed ceremony after the wedding. Full custom ceremonies are thoughtfully written and refined around your questionnaire, consultation, preferences, and plans for the day.
Travel of up to 100 miles round trip is included in the ceremony price. For locations beyond that distance, an additional mileage fee may apply. Any travel charge will be clearly included in your estimate before you book.

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