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2012-13 Ceremony Fees
Thanks to all our wonderful couples who made all our prior years such a success! Costs for the support items we use, continue to rise - we have suffered huge increases in business costs during 2008-2011, and it looks to not stop for 2012-13. However, we recognize that couples are under huge constraints trying to do more with less. We are holding prices without increases - again for 2012. I know all-things wedding are expensive, but quality services and people are key!
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Also, due to popular demand, I have added and expanded services available to you! I heard your requests and responded! For that Special Day - I can provide you with a custom wedding ceremony. I will help you select or write those incredibly important nuptial thoughts and words. Creating that memorable ceremony will provide you with a lifetime of wonderful memories. |
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I will start your consultation at the time of your initial telephone or email contact. To be able to properly answer all your questions, I will send a simple form for you to fill out, or ask you these questions over the phone.
I need to understand all the details of your wedding to assist you with proper planning. That includes what type of ceremony you prefer, dates and times, wedding size, ect. After I have this information, we can set up a ‘face-to-face’ meeting so that we can get to know each other. If this meeting is not logistically possible, then we will handle via phone and email. |
LOCAL JUDGE OR CITY OFFICIAL NOT AVAILABLE?
I AM YOUR PERFECT CHOICE - I TRAVEL THE ENTIRE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO PERFORM CIVIL AND CUSTOM CEREMONIES
Prices shown are effective for 2012 weddings - prices and packages/ content subject to change without published notice. Please call or email with detailed information – I am happy to provide a accurate quote! Future year weddings may book at 2012 prices. Please always request a quote – thanks!
Quotes are happily submitted for all weddings – they are good for 3-5 days.
Non-contracted weddings are not protected from price increase–excluding confirmed reservations A deposit and reservation form must be placed/completed - to hold your ceremony reservation date |
4 years running, I was voted best by the nation's leading wedding website: WEDDING WIRE representing the
Top 5%
of all ministers/officiants in the U.S.!
Basic Services
Starting at $200-up/Civil, $250-375-up/Basic
Courthouse weddings are a pain. You can’t set an appointment, and you might waste all day
awaiting a judge on their courtroom break. And the courthouse is neither personal or romantic. But we have a great alternative! We come to you. It can be your home, business, hotel, park– wherever you are located and provide a loving but basic ceremony.
We offer Civil Service/”Justice of the Peace”, Basic-Personalized, or Vow-Renewal Ceremony
Packages. Please contact us about these specific package offerings.
(Basic services have some limitations to availability – please call to confirm what is available for your wedding date!)
Personalized Packages – with the quality of a Full-Service package!
Personalized Wedding Ceremony Package
Available any weekday - including Friday. Saturday - before 1pm, and Sunday afternoons! Package pricing range from $425 w/o rehearsal, $475-500 with rehearsal*
This package works great for couples on a strict budget, but wants all the quality that comes with a custom ceremony. It also includes Rev. Brian’s unique and powerful ceremony delivery that has made him Michigan’s #1 requested wedding minister/officiant!
You will receive outstanding email and phone support as you plan all the details of your wedding. Also available (if required for your wedding), is a professionally written and directed rehearsal.
Please request a quote, as each couple, wedding, and ceremony has different requirements.
(2012-13 pricing - future year and ‘destination’ weddings pricing may be different - pricing subject to change without notice or update of web pricing)
*rehearsals are same-day - or Thursday. Friday or Saturday rehearsals have to be approved, based on time/location, and may be at extra cost. Please call for availability for this package for your wedding
Personalized previous custom-written ceremony script – with many choices!
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Beautiful 15-25 minute ceremony including special services (Unity Candle, ect.)
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Professional planning and direction of your rehearsal*
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Unlimited email and telephone consultations
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30-60 minute ‘face-to-face’ initial consultation (Meetings held in Saginaw or Genesee
Counties only - travel to other counties for meetings available at extra cost)
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Religious/non-religious, spiritual or ‘theme’ wedding choices
Handling of all State wedding documents with County Clerk
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Many other services provided to ensure your day is perfect!
- *Limited location availability at pricing shown. Services available Sun–Thurs without restriction. Friday and Saturday, by quote and interview-offer only
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Standard Full Service Custom Wedding Ceremony Package
The Best Full-Service Wedding Ceremony Package
This is our most popular package!
Package price - $650*. Unlike others, we do not start low and add options. Pricing is based on more than 90% real events. No surprise budget quoting! Credits are available – please call for a quote!
Includes initial meeting, 1-2 hour ceremony planning meeting and professional rehearsal*, ceremony research, planning, and written to your choices and input. And Rev. Brian's award-winning cermony performance comes with every wedding cermony! Plus many other support features, including day-of site services.
*(2012 pricing - future year and 'destination' weddings pricing may be different. Overnight travel is extra - pricing subject to change without notice or update of web pricing)
*rehearsals are always scheduled – based on your needs! Friday and Saturday rehearsals are reflected in the pricing above. Credits are available for non-premium time rehearsals (call for availability).
- Custom written ceremony script – written just for you!
- Beautiful 20-45 minute ceremony including special services (example - Unity Candle, ect.)
- Expert planning of your wedding ceremony/coordination with your other wedding vendors
- Professional planning and direction of your rehearsal*
- Unlimited email and telephone consultations
- 60-120 minute 'face-to-face' initial consultation (Saginaw, Ingham, Shiawassee, and Genesee Counties only - travel to other counties for meetings available at extra cost)
- Religious/non-religious, spiritual or ‘theme’ wedding choices
- Handling and Certification of your Michigan Marriage License/with County Clerk
- Many other support services provided to ensure your day is perfect!
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Travel Weddings - Hawaii, Bahamas, Cancun - We Love 'em!
Hawaiian Specialists - Kauai, Maui, or Lanai -
Fees - Custom package weddings only, plus airfare/food/lodging - and minor daily charge
- Ask us about your wedding – work with someone close and take us with you.
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Add-on Consultation option (where not part of package or additional meeting required) – Fee level $75-100
Witness for Civil Ceremony – Fee level $25 each
Travel fees may apply to weddings outside of my regular service area. Fees and wedding package prices are subject to change without notice. Other items available upon request – please inquire with your ideas! |
My Fee As a wedding minister in the located in the Mid-Michigan area, I spend a lot of time helping each couple plan their wedding ceremony. A good or great wedding does not happen by itself. It takes a lot of planning and coordination. |
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Most couples fall into a group that have an appreciation of what a professional officiant brings to them - the know-how, the experience, and the coordination expertise to make their ceremony outstanding. They also understand the consequences of making the wrong choice in a minister. When these couples call my home or office, their questioning often begins with... "What will your services and ceremony do for us?"
Unfortunately though, the remainder of other couples belong to the second group, who make their decision using ‘price’ as their primary selection criteria. They lead with the question... "What is your fee?" These couples typically assume that all officiants are alike because every wedding they've ever attended was alike. They reason..."If they're all the same why not try and find the cheapest?"
But there is a big difference between "price" and "cost." If the ceremony gets messed up, the "cost" will be much greater than the cost to have less than a first-class professional officiant. Someone you can count on to conduct your ceremony properly. And the price difference between a "cheap" officiant and a top professional is the cost of a nice dinner and a movie. As in everything, if something is good, it's not cheap. And if something is cheap, it's likely not very good.
I do want you to know that I understand budgets and careful cost planning. Talk with me about options.....please don't assume that all officiants are the same, and base your decision on the fee. My approach is to inform and educate couples - giving them a complete understanding of everything I do in a wedding ceremony and the reasoning behind it. This allows the couple I work with to make informed decisions about hiring me or any other officiant. I do not claim to be ‘perfect’ for everyone, but I think once you have met me, you're very likely to decide to ask me to perform your ceremony. |
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