J. Taylor Choate Ministries
About
I believe wedding ceremonies are incredibly special! Often they are the most signficant event in an individuals life up to that point in time.
For me, the ceremony should be:
- Short but meaningful. (I keep them around 25-30 minutes).
- Light-hearted but initimate.
- About the bride and groom. (No off-cuff personal stories from me).
- Rooted in scripture. (I believe God teaches us in the Bible what a marriage ought to resemble).
I love celebrating with people in some of their most exciting moments of life. Watching the nerves take over and helping calm down a bride, or helping a groom get his head on straight...those things excite me.
Rarely do people remember what specifically was said during the ceremony, but they remember the moments all around the ceremony. I like helping create positive moments.
Specialties
Ceremony type
Service type / affiliation
Number of guests
Need help writing vows
Ceremony language(s)
Officiant needed at rehearsal
No reviews (yet)
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Lets dicuss:
- Faith values.
- Ceremony ideas (anything special?)
- Bridal Party
- Vows/Rings
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have served both fulltime and bivocationally in christian church ministry for over a decade.
- Certified Pre-marital Counselor.
- Earned accredited degrees in: Biblical Studies (AA), Ministry Leadership (BA), and Organizational Leadership (MA)
- Performed numerous wedding ceremonies across Texas.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Average honoraium for performing wedding ceremony includes:
- Travel & lodging expenses (if required); both for the rehersal and wedding ceremony.
- $150 - $500 for ceremony officiant services and legal marriage certificate signage. Average honoraium is $250
- $225 for pre-marital counseling if desired.
What types of customers have you worked with?
- 1st time marriage
- Remarriage
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
- What are your faith values.
- What are your beliefs about marriage.
- How do you envision your ceremony from start to finish.