About
I provide professionally delivered and personalized wedding ceremonies that celebrate your relationship. I take time to create a unique wedding ceremony that reflects who you are and the story of your love.
I enjoy surprising couples with creative ceremonies. While all wedding ceremonies have things in common, I take the time to get to know you and learn about your story of love. This enables me to create a wedding "homily" (a short inspirational message that gives personal meaning to your moment) that you will remember and that your guests will love!
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Need help writing vows
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Officiant needed at rehearsal
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christopher paul L.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I use Zoom (virtual online meeting) for interviews or in person meetings for couples to meet me and I can share how I provide services as a wedding officiant. I share a wedding ceremony planning document to help couples create their ceremony.
Once selected, I meet with the couple (Zoom or in person) and help them use the ceremony planner to outline the specifics of their ceremony. I also spend time hearing about the couple's relationship story, which enables me to create a unique homily for their wedding ceremony. I also offer consultation about ceremony rituals and readings they may wish to use in their ceremony.
I send the couple a copy of the draft of their ceremony for editing or approval.
I stay in touch with the couple, especially as the wedding date approaches, to ensure good communication.
Once the wedding is concluded, I sign the certificate and describe how they can obtain certified copies of their county-issued wedding cerfificate, and then I mail the certificate to the Courthouse.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a B.A. in Theology and a Master's of Divinity degree from Andrews University Seminary. I have 5 years experience as an ordained pastor and 32 years experience as a certified chaplain in healthcare, and 4 years experience as a college chaplain. I have conducted over 350 wedding ceremonies for couples.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I charge based on the kind of ceremony a couple desires.
For an "Elopement" ceremony (a short ceremony and signing their wedding certificate and license) I charge $75.
For an informal ceremony (in a home or park) I charge $125, which includes travel, no rehearsal and a personalized wedding ceremony. I also meet with the couple using Zoom to plan their ceremony.
For a formal ceremony in a formal setting and a rehearsal, I charge $225. This includes meeting with the couple, the rehearsal, travel, and signing their license and certificate.
For weddings that involve considerable travel (more than an hour travel time one way) I charge an extra $50 to cover my travel expenses.
How did you get started in this business?
I began conducting weddings as a young pastor and chaplain in a college setting. I have always had plenty of opportunity to conduct weddings by virtue of my calling and work; however, in the last 5 years, I created my own business conducting weddings, approximately 40 per year since then.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with military couples, young couples, couples finding love late in life, and couples who find love again after a previous marriage. I am an equal opportunity wedding officiant and provide weddings for same sex couples, inter-racial, and inter-faith relationships.