Q. | What
are normal fees for a wedding officiant? | A. |
The
fee for your wedding can vary depending on the officiant.
Some charge as little as $165 to as high as $500. |
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Q. | Who
should perform our rehearsal? | A. | I
have found through the years that a couple feels much more comfortable if the
officiant performs the rehearsal. | |
Q. |
What
is the best way to choose an officiant? |
A. |
Even
though some brides and grooms contact an officiant by e-mail,
I still believe, in addition to the email, in the good old-fashioned
telephone and a personal visit with that officiant. |
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Q. |
What
do we need to discuss with our officiant about our
wedding day? |
A. |
If
you mean the language in your ceremony, make sure you have
gone over the ceremony
with your officiant--how it is organized and what will be
said. |
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Q. |
How
early should I book my officiant? |
A. |
At
least six months before your wedding date. |
Q. |
Rev. Silvett, do you perform immediate
weddings? |
A. |
Yes, I can perform your wedding on the
same day that you contact me, based on availability. |
Q. |
How
should we handle payment for our officiant? |
A. |
I
have found the best way to handle payment for an officiant is
to ask if he or she prefers cash, check or credit card.
Also,
find out for there is a deposit and how much. When you
meet with your officiant, go prepared to pay your deposit,
or before your first meeting, let the officiant know that
you would like just to talk. This clears the air on your intent
and your meeting will go much smoother.
Also
ask when final payment is due. Some officiants request
final payment as much as one week or one month in advance
of your wedding day. When final payment is requested on your
wedding day or at your rehearsal, request one person (usually
your best man) take care of paying your officiant. Remember,
there is nothing more uncomfortable than standing around waiting
to receive a final payment. |
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