Question 1

Can we personalize our ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I work with every couple to personalize your ceremony. Even my "just come marry us" elopment ceremonies are tailored to your basic preferences. And my fully custom-written ceremonies give you opportunities to contribute to the ceremony creation as much as you wish. I create an initial draft based on consultation with you, and you can edit/add/change until we have a final ceremony script that you are very happy with. My scripts also include your processional and recessional details, giving you and your bridal party a written go-by, helping everyone do their part.

Question 2

We’re legally married already. Can you still do our ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I've worked with couples whose marriage was a complete secret, and we kept it that way, and with couples whose guest knew they were already married and they wanted to recreate the wedding experience with them. It just involves a few subtle wording changes.

Question 3

How long have you been in business?

Accepted Answer

I did my first wedding about six years ago. And since leaving the corporate world I've been doing weddings for the past three years on a regular basis.

Question 4

How many weddings have you done?

Accepted Answer

I've done about 50. This year I have another 30 booked. And while I have ample experience with weddings of all shapes and sizes, I approach my relationship and attention to each couple with a fresh set of eyes.

Question 5

Do you do rehearsals? Is that included in your cost?

Accepted Answer

Yes I am happy to do rehearsals. I price them separately, and the fee depends on the day of the week, time of day, and travel distance. I strive to be a great value for my couples...by scripting the processional and recessional details into the ceremony, being available for a final virtial walk-through of the full script with the couple, and by arriving early for the ceremony, a separate-day rehearsal can be avoided; this saves the couple $.

Question 6

Do you provide or require premarital counseling?

Accepted Answer

I do offer premarital coaching and counseling, "Helping Build A Strong Foundation for a Lasting, Successful Marriage". It is not required.

Question 7

Do you perform ceremonies in other languages such as Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do ceremonies fully in Spanish, all in English, or a blend. The degree to which a couple wishes to weave spanish into their ceremony often depends on the bride and groom's language capability / comfort, and that of their guests. I could also weave in a bit of French or Geran into an English ceremony. I have also worked with couples to make translations of the ceremony available to family. Once we did a PowerPoint on a big screen with the full wedding ceremony in English and Mandarin, side by side. And I've spoken a few words in Nepali to family that was face-timing into the ceremony from Nepal.

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