About
I have officiated hundreds of weddings at over 50 different--mostly outdoor--wedding venues in Central Texas plus many homes, parks etc. I have no reviews on Fash YET--I'm new-- but MANY REVIEWS on Wedding Wire and The Knot. 5 out of 5 stars over 25 years! Folks love my ceremonies. See reviews here: https://www.weddingwire.com/vendors/reviews?_ga=2.80868951.1591539070.1742212657-1698497567.1722291159
Feel free to text me to ask questions or to set up a 10 minute phone call that will help you see if I'm a match and help me know what you want in your ceremony: 512-845-3864.
You are welcome to direct what you want in the ceremony, including adding elements you want. I am a good sounding board for ideas. I like to get to the site early to see if there's any loose ends needing attention. I know how to keep the ceremony brief, positive and with a touch of humor. It is a celebration of marriage. I do traditional Christian, light Christian, generically religious and non-religious.
Typically the message I do is only 7-11 minutes depending on weather conditions. If you add processional and recessional and vows, then the whole ceremony is about 15 minutes. I do many SIMPLE CEREMONIES where only the couple is present, sometimes with a photographer and sometimes with just a handful of guests. (I charge a little less for simple ones)
My charge includes unlimited consultation by phone, text, email or visit.
I enjoy seeing a ceremony that brings some laughter and hearing meaningful comments afterwards. $200 is base charge, but sometimes less if close to me and super simple. Also I add a travel fee (I'm in Buda Texas) which goes up if I'm on the road in Austin during rush hour. So, for example I've charged $320 for a Round Rock wedding (about 35 miles from me) that included rush hour driving. If on a weekend and not rush hour, the same wedding would be $280. That's just an example. Another example: Austin mid town or north Austin would be $300 if rush hour, but $260 otherwise. A little less for South Austin depending on how far south. Contact me and let's text chat: 512-845-3864
Specialties
Ceremony type
Service type / affiliation
Number of guests
Need help writing vows
Ceremony language(s)
Officiant needed at rehearsal
Photos and videos
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to visit in person with a couple. If that's not possible then a phone call is good. That way they can see if I am a match personality-wise. I like to get to know the couple so I can add a little personal element to the ceremony.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
How did you get started in this business?
What types of customers have you worked with?
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
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What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Look for someone who is a pastor if you want a pastoral touch and a Christian ceremony. However, many pastors are not geared to the type of ceremonies that are held in most venues. Find a pastor who knows to keep the message brief, positive and light.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Do you want a Christian ceremony or a secular one? Do you want special elements in the ceremony, like symbolic elements after the vows, and is the officiant familiar with them?
ALSO have you considered a winter wedding? Weddings from November through March, in Texas have about a 75% chance of being beautiful Spring-like days, whereas summer weddings can be oppressive.
If you choose a summer wedding, find out how much shade is over the wedding site at the same time of the day as your ceremony. Consider elderly folks who physically struggle with the heat. Have iced water bottles and consider allowing the guests to hang out in the climate controlled building before the wedding and not dismissing them to the outdoor wedding site until you are sure the wedding is just 5 or 10 minutes away.