elopement weddings
Drama-Free Deluxe
This is what a friend of mine called it when I said I was doing a pre-planned elopement wedding for a couple coming in to San Diego purely for this. No family or friend drama, no details to distract you, just a celebration of your relationship!
There can be many reasons that have led you to decide that you want to "just elope!" No matter the reason, the end result is a wedding that is the two of you, me, and maybe a photographer to capture the moment (and to be our witness). And this wedding allows the two of you to focus on each other, and on your relationship, instead of on so many other things that become part of a larger wedding.
I absolutely LOVE being a part of elopement weddings, as couples who come to me for them, rather than just going to the County Clerk's office to do it, are still looking for something personal, something created specifically for their relationship. And that is what we do together! We go through the same easy process as my couples with larger weddings, including the "homework" assignment about your relationship. It allows me to get to know you better, and it is an exercise that my couples love doing, as it walks them back through the history of the relationship, and helps them to see where they are going.
Whether you are spiritual, inter-faith, non-religious, somewhat religious, or somewhere in between, I am committed to creating a personalized wedding that incorporates your beliefs and values.
The process begins with an in-person meeting (or via Skype or phone if you are not based in San Diego) to see if we are a good fit for each other. If we agree to work together, we will discuss what is important to you, talk about some other ideas you may not have heard about, and with the input you provide, I will design a ceremony that truly reflects who you are, and your wishes.
I promise to present a ceremony, professionally and with caring - no different just because it is only the three of us there - that will bring you tears of joy and plenty of smiles.
Let's celebrate your relationship together!
Officiant Services
- An initial meeting (in person or by Skype or by phone)
- As much phone and email communication as needed to develop your ceremony
- Preparation of a couple-centered ceremony that reflects your love, dreams, beliefs, values, and cultural traditions
- Assistance with choosing or writing your vows
- A touch-base meeting to discuss the draft ceremony and fine-tune it to perfection, if desired - many couples prefer to do this via email
- Professional and punctual Officiant for your ceremony, dressed in your choice of attire
- Lovely, keepsake certificate of marriage suitable for framing
- Elegant printed copy of your vows and ceremony
- Hand-delivery of your signed marriage license to the San Diego County Clerk's main office for filing on the first business day following your wedding ceremony.
Fee Information
Fees are structured to support time dedicated to writing and designing your ceremony, as every ceremony is custom. Factors include meeting time and travel, as well as time to write and officiate your ceremony.
The Officiant Fee for elopement ceremonies is usually $325 but since every ceremony is unique, please e-mail for a quote, and feel comfortable in knowing that all services and fees will be discussed openly and agreed upon in writing prior to booking. Additional services, such as or travel beyond a certain distance from zip code 92104, may be extra.
A non-refundable retainer fee of $100 is required to hold your special date with the remainder due on or before the day of the ceremony.
Cancellation
Ceremonies cancelled less than 30 calendar days prior to the event will be billed in full.
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