Officiant Fees

Ceremony Types and Prices

Standard Wedding - From $200 - see Standard Ceremony
1. Any style - Any size wedding
2. All communication concerning the detailed planning of the ceremony via email or phone
3. Coordinating with all ceremony vendors & other participants involved prior to the wedding
4. Composing & performing the marriage ceremony
5. Filing the marriage license with Probate Court
6. DOES NOT INCLUDE REHEARSAL
Rehearsal - $125
1. Up to 2-hour time-frame Mon - Thurs ONLY, no more than 7 days prior to event date
2. Dinner invitation not necessary
Elopement - From $85
1. License signing ONLY (state minimum requirements, no ceremony) - $85
2. Above the Horizon Elopement - $85 to $100 depending on day and time, location at my office
3. Local Elopement - $125 - $150 depending on day and time, location in the community
Custom Wedding - Starting at $250
1. Includes STANDARD WEDDING
2. Price will vary depending on additions/customizations to Standard Ceremony.
3. Based on prep time for minister to create your perfect ceremony
Premarital Counseling is available, but not required. Call or text for further details.

Payment
1. All ceremonies require a $50 non-refundable retainer to hold your date. This is payable in CASH, CREDIT/DEBIT CARD, OR PayPal.
2. Remaining balance is due 1 week (7 days) prior to event date.
Travel Expenses
1. All mileage is based from zip code 45014 (Fairfield, OH).
2. All ceremonies include minister travel up to 25 miles (each way) from this starting point.
  - Additional mileage will be billed to the client at $0.75 per mile
  - Ceremonies and/or rehearsals greater than 50 miles from zip code 45014 may require lodging, which will be figured into final cost.
Lodging fees are required for any of the following circumstances:
1. The wedding is before 1:00 pm & 50+ miles away (for the night before).
2. The wedding is after 7:00 pm & 50+ miles away (for the wedding night).
3. The wedding is 50+ miles & a rehearsal is needed the night before the wedding.
Ohio Marriage License Info
1. License prices vary from County to County, but range about $40-$75
2. If you are an Ohio resident you must obtain your marriage license in the county in which you reside/live. This allows you to be married anywhere in the state.
3. If you are not an Ohio resident, you must get your marriage license in the county in which the wedding is to take place.
4. No witnesses are needed for the marriage. No blood test or physical exam is required. No waiting period to get the marriage license; no waiting period to get married.
5. Marriage license is good for 60 days.
Butler County (Hamilton) - 513-887-3299
Hamilton County (Cincinnati) - 513-742-3589
Warren County (Lebanon) - 513-695-1771
Clermont County (Batavia) - 513-732-7243
Montgomery County (Dayton) - 937-225-4656

Fees are subject to change without notice.

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