Frequently Asked Questions | Forever, Together

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the questions we're asked most often (and questions you should be asking any prospective Officiant!)

  1. How much will my wedding cost?
  2. Do you charge for in-person meetings?
  3. What else is included in the fee?
  4. What if we decide to rehearse on a separate day?
  5. Are there any additional costs we should know about?
  6. Do you require a contract?
  7. What is the initial deposit required to secure your services, and how do we pay it?
  8. Do you offer any discounts?
  9. What happens after we pay our initial deposit?
  10. When is the balance due?
  11. What if we decide to cancel our wedding, or go with another Officiant? Is our money refundable?
  12. What if you are unable to perform the ceremony due to illness, accident or other unavoidable circumstances?
  13. What if we need to reschedule?
  14. Is it customary to tip the officiant?
  15. How long does the "typical" wedding ceremony last?
  16. Will you purchase our Marriage License for us? If not, how and when do we pick it up?
  17. Do we have to purchase our Marriage License and be married in the same county?
  18. How early do you arrive at the venue on the day of the wedding?
  19. Do you require premarital counseling before the wedding?
  20. Would you allow another Officiant, possibly of a different religion, or a friend or relative to take part in the ceremony?
  21. Are there any restrictions on music, decorations, readings, photography?
  22. How long have you been performing weddings?
  23. How can we contact you if we have additional questions or need more information?
  24. We haven't found a venue for our wedding yet. Can you help us find one?
  25. Are we allowed to write our own wedding vows?
  26. Is there any place you won't go to perform a wedding?
  27. What do you wear when you officiate a wedding?
  28. Are you willing to incorporate elements from another culture or religion?
  29. If we decide to incorporate a wedding "ritual," such as a Handfasting or Blending of the Sands, in our ceremony, do you provide the necessary materials?
  30. ¿Ofrecen Uds. bodas en español?
  31. Do you ever accept weddings on short notice?
  32. Will you make an announcement after the ceremony directing people to the bar, reception, family photo shoot, etc.?
  33. I want to take my husband's last name after we're married. Can you help?
  34. And finally...with so many excellent Officiants out there, why should we book you?

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