FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long have you been performing weddings?

We have been in business for  4 years and have performed about 80 weddings for couples all over the area.

What areas do you service?

 Currently we serve Huntington and surrounding areas within a 20 mile radius. Special rates apply if  further travel is required.

Who are you ordained by and where is your church?

Our wedding officiants are non-denominational ministers ordained through the Universal Life Church, which is based in Modesto, California. 

Can we personalize our ceremony?

Yes – in fact, we insist on it! Your officiant will ask you questions and get to know you so they can draft a ceremony that is reflective of your personalities, beliefs, and relationship. After the draft is complete, your officiant will email you a copy for you to edit if you wish to do so. We want your ceremony to be just right, and are happy to work with you on the draft until it’s perfect.

My fiance(e) and I come from two different religious backgrounds. Are you able to help us?

Interfaith weddings are one of the things we do best, and we can create a customized ceremony for you that blends your religious traditions while remaining true to both.

We would like to have a religious wedding ceremony, are you able to do that?

Yes, all of our wedding officiants are ordained, non-denominational ministers and perform both religious and secular ceremonies.

I don’t want to mention (God, religion, anything spiritual, etc.) in my ceremony. Is that okay?

Definitely! While our wedding officiants are non-denominational ministers, we are happy to work with you to create a custom ceremony that is authentic to you and your beliefs, whatever they may be.

Can we involve children in the ceremony?

Of course!..We go beyond the traditional flower girl and ring bearer roles.

Do you perform same sex weddings?

Yes! We work with LGBTQ couples almost every week and are happy to marry any couple who wants to tie the knot.

How do we book you?

Simply contact us to check our availability for your date. Once you are ready to speak to an officiant, we will match you with someone on our team based on the information you’ve given.. We will hold your wedding date for 10 days while you have a chance to speak with the officiant and make a decision.
If you are interested in an elopement instead of a full wedding ceremony the process is slightly different. Since Elopements are a more simplified version of a traditional wedding ceremony and are typically booked on a shorter term, payment is due in full at the time of booking. For Elopements you are assigned an officiant based on availability and once you confirm you are ready to receive a contract, dates are held for 48 hours.

When is my final payment due?

The 50% balance payment is due no later than 30 days prior to the wedding date. However, when booking less than 30 days before your wedding, or when booking an elopement, payment is due in full at the time of booking.

How much do you charge?

Our weekend rates depend on the date and location of each wedding. To get an exact quote for your wedding, simply contact us to check our availability at 304-710-5358

Do you charge separate travel fees?

Yes** based on the ceremony you choose, will determine the travel fees. package price. However, if you have selected a venue that does not offer free parking you are responsible for either validating or paying for your officiant’s parking. For destination weddings and wedding outside our service area, overnight accommodations may also be required.

What if I have to change my start time or wedding date?

While we try to be as flexible as possible in accommodating changes, we cannot guarantee our availability for a date or time change. Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to change your wedding date or time so we can try to find a solution for you.

Will you come to our wedding rehearsal?

Yes, if needed...a wedding rehearsal you are simply practicing walking in and walking out, but not the ceremony itself.

Do you allow pictures during the ceremony?

Yes, of course! We have heard that some ministers can be touchy about when and how pictures are taken during the ceremony, but all of our wedding officiants are happy to work with your other vendors. Your photographer and videographer can shoot whenever and however they would like.

My friend wants to marry us. Is that legal?

It depends on where you are getting married, some states and counties are more strict about their marriage laws than others. Obviously we would encourage you to hire a professional wedding officiant, we perform several weddings every year for couples who had a friend realize they weren’t up to the task and “chicken out” a week before their wedding. We are happy to help in these types of circumstances as long as we have availability. You should obviously do your research and make sure you feel comfortable taking a chance using any non-professional vendor for your wedding – any wedding pro will tell you it’s not as easy as it looks! If you are in a situation where you need an officiant very quickly, please contact us at 304-710-5358

We’re already legally married (but no one knows). Can you still perform a ceremony?

Yes, we do this for a lot of couples each year, especially military couples. It is illegal to perform a “fake wedding ceremony”, so we simply need to see a copy of your marriage license before the wedding. No one will know the difference, unless you choose to tell them!

We want to get married but don’t want to do a big wedding, or just go to the courthouse. What are our options?

We have several options available depending on where you would like to be married, from in-home ceremonies to outdoor  elopement Please contact us and let us know you are interested in something simple, and we can help with a few ideas!

Do you stay for the reception?

Each of our couples choose whether to invite their officiant and spouse/guest to the reception, it is certainly not required. If you would like to invite your officiant to the reception, please extend a formal invitation to them directly and they will let you know if it’s possible for them to stay.

I know we tip other vendors, but what about the officiant?

Gratuities are never expected, but are always appreciated.

All of this sounds great! 

How can we move forward with booking you for our wedding?

Please fill out the form on our  contact to check our availability for your wedding date, and we will get right back to you!

What if I have another question you haven’t answered here?

That’s an easy one!

 Call us at 304-710-5358 we will be happy to answer any question you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!