| SOME THINGS YOU MIGHT ASK ME... |
| How Much Do You Charge? See my FEES page. Do you accept PayPal or credit cards? PayPal NO Credit Cards NO Do you use a contract? Yes- to protect you and myself- and to have all the cards laid out on the table before we play. Do you require premarital counseling? No. How do we reserve our wedding date with you? First, contact me via email or phone to see if your date and time is available. Once you decide to use my services, I will require a $50 (non-refundable) deposit to hold your day in my calendar. Why are deposits "NON-REFUNDABLE"? Do we have to have a Rehearsal? No you do not. A rehearsal is NEVER mandatory. But if you choose to have one, there is an additional $100 fee plus travel charge if ouitside Pinellas County. I will come for 1 hour to help you coordinate the wedding party. The rehearsal iscludes a very funny wedding vow ceremony and pictures. What are your credentials? I am a member of The National Notary Association The American Association of Notaries The National Association of Wedding Ministers The American Association of Wedding Ministers The American Council of Wedding Officiants The Professional Wedding Officiant Association I have been conducting weddings and other religious services since 2001. My ministry was obtained through the following legally recognized Churches: The Universal Life Church The Church of Spiritual Humanism Rose Ministries Universal Ministries The Church of Seven Planes The Church Of New Life and The Love Church I hold my spiritual beliefs in high regard and my belief in my "Creator" is present in my every day life. I believe "No one ministry is more important than another, as we are co-laborers working together as we fulfill our life destinies in ministry together." I live my life with honor and compassion for others. Must we meet face to face with you first? No; of course I would prefer to meet you, but I know you're busy. Many of my couple's are from out of state. If we can't meet in person, we'll chat on the phone and spend time online. Remember, my job is to make YOUR dream come true, and to take the written ceremony stress OFF of you :) I do ask that you send in a photo of the two of you so I know whom I'm looking for on the day that we do finally meet. What will happen at our meeting if we DO choose to meet? We will just have a casual conversation. It usually only lasts around 60 minutes and gives you an opportunity to ask me any questions you might have. It is very laid back and generally takes place in my home or a local venue on weekday evenings. I will show you all the options that I offer for your ceremony. This is not a meeting where I test couples to determine whether or not they should be united in marriage. It is really more of a test to see if you like me well enough to be the one you invite to preside over your nuptials. What if you are unavailable for our wedding date and time? I have 2 other ministers to whom I can refer. You can rest assured these ministers will be of the highest quality and very professional. They will read the ceremony that I have prepared for you through our development stage. What kind of ceremonies do you perform? I perform many different kinds of ceremonies. I have many, many different texts & readings for you to choose from, (which I will send you via email to view) or we can write a completely new ceremony~ it's up to you! If you tell me what you would like in the way of a ceremony I will make sure you get what you desire. I have performed traditional religious ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, and a variety of special theme weddings. I am able to incorporate different faith traditions when couples desire or deem appropriate. What time will you arrive at our ceremony? Depending on your option choices, I will arrive 30-90 minutes prior to the start of your ceremomy. For rehearsals I generally arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the starting time. How are you different from other wedding ministers? Officiating weddings is more than reciting words and making pronouncements. Weddings are about people. My experience in dealing with a variety of people from my years in customer service and in the medical field, {along with being a mother of 4 and grandmother of 4!} will prove essential to the success of your ceremony. I will be calm and unflappable for you. I bring a rare combination of professionalism and humor to all that I do. Plus- I believe the day is all about YOU! This makes me an ideal wedding officiant. Do you stay for the rehearsal dinner and/or reception? Please do not feel that you have to ask me to your rehearsal dinner or reception! It is neither expected nor necessary and you will not hurt my feelings if you do not have the budget, space, or inclination to invite me. I have been truly blessed and feel honored by the number of couples who are selecting me to officiate their wedding. Because of this, I usually do not have the time to attend these added events as I may be on the way to another wedding ceremony! But I truly appreciate you thinking of me! What other services do you provide? Commitment Ceremonies Renewal of Vows Baby Blessing/Naming Ceremonies Coming of Age Ceremonies Memorials House Blessing Ceremonies Friendship Vows Pet Weddings Spiritual Mentoring Will you travel outside of Pinellas County, Florida? I am licensed to perform ceremonies any where in the state of Florida. If I am available and you meet my travel fee requirements there should be no problem. If you have any more questions- please feel free to call me! 727-686-8751 |
| For 2 reasons: 1. I am reserving this date and time for you and you alone. Other services on this date may have been turned down due to your reservation. and 2. Because I am going to send you samples of ceremonies that I have worked at putting together and I want to be compensated for my time and talent. The deposit is deducted from the total cost of your ceremony fee~ so only the balance is due on or before the day of the event. |