Since I began officiating, I have tried to keep my prices very reasonable. On average, professional wedding officiants (actual officiants – not "Craigslist Clergy" - and experienced persons with 100+ weddings officiated) charge an average of $275 - $300 for a standard ceremony and about $350 - $500 for a custom written ceremony.
My pricing is based on whether you would like a beautiful, pre-written ceremony or if you would prefer a ceremony that has been custom written just for you. My fees, amongst other professional wedding officiants in Monterey, are right in the middle (not the absolute lowest but far from being the highest). Based on my latest 100 reviews, I scored a 4.9 out of 5 stars on the "value scale." If you feel I may be the right fit for you, we can talk/email about your wedding and I can provide you with a reasonable quote. With Monterey Bay Wedding officiants, you are not only getting an officiant, you are getting a planner who loves weddings and renewals.
If you don't have a DJ and feel that you need a microphone for the ceremony, I can provide a (1) professional Proslogan corded microphone (with windscreen), a solid base "wedding white" microphone stand and portable 50 watt speaker for an additional fee ($50).
Elopement Package Includes: ($235) (Dec-Feb fee is $225, excluding Valentine's Day)
• Available for weddings with just the bride and groom and up to 2 witnesses
• Email correspondence
• Beautiful, pre-written marriage ceremony (approximately 10 minutes)
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• Available Sunday - Thursday only (Fri and Sat as well during the months of November - March)
• In 2019, this package is priced at $250.
"Love and Marriage" Ceremony Package Includes: ($275) (Dec-Feb fee is $250, excluding Valentine's Day)
• Unlimited email and phone consultation
• Design overall layout and flow of service
• Beautiful ceremony focused on love and marriage with your preferences noted (we will forward you 6 - 8 questions to answer). This type of ceremony does not include your personal love story.
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• Answering questions about our local area for your destination wedding
• Note: The standard package is not available on Saturday's from June - September
• In 2019, this package is priced at $290.
Custom Package Includes: ($350) (Dec-Feb fee is $325)
• Personal planning session (face-to-face; approximately 1 hour)
• Assistance with site selection (if needed)
• Unlimited email and phone consultation
• Design overall layout and flow of service
• Ceremony Day Reminders (list of items to bring to rehearsal/wedding)
• Customizing of ceremony options: vows, unity symbols, readings, etc.
• Our wedding questionnaire that will assist us in writing your customized ceremony.
• Including your words & stories (your personal love story)
• Wedding ceremony is custom written to incorporate all of your preferences
• Beautiful, marriage / renewal ceremony
• We will work closely with all other wedding professionals (DJ, venue coordinator, photographer, videographer) to ensure your ceremony flows properly.
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• In 2019, this package is priced at $375
Custom Plus Package Includes: ($395) (Dec-Feb fee is $355)
• Two personal planning sessions (face-to-face)
• Assistance with site selection (if needed)
• Unlimited email and phone consultation
• Design overall layout and flow of service
• Ceremony Day Reminders
• Customizing of ceremony options: vows, unity symbols, readings, etc.
• Our wedding questionnaire that will assist us in writing your customized ceremony.
• Including your words & stories (your personal love story)
• Wedding ceremony is custom written to incorporate all of your preferences
• Beautiful, marriage / renewal ceremony
• We will work closely with all other wedding professionals (DJ, venue coordinator, photographer, videographer) to ensure your ceremony flows properly.
• A copy of the final ceremony presented to you on parchment paper at the conclusion of the wedding
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• In 2019, this package is priced at $425.
You will receive a copy of your wedding ceremony approximately 7 - 10 days prior to the wedding so that you can review it (or sooner by request).
Rehearsals are strongly recommended for any ceremonies that include additional elements (e.g. sand ceremony, readings, etc..) or a bridal party (to practice the recessional and processional). The fee for attending a rehearsal is $100. There is no charge for mileage unless the wedding is taking place more than 15 miles outside of Monterey (there would be just a minimal mileage rate and I travel as far north as Santa Cruz and as far south as Big Sur). I can do anything from just going through the ceremony to running the entire rehearsal from start to finish.
Keep in mind that the ceremony is a very important part of your wedding day. After all, it is during those moments that you profess your love for your fiance and officially join your lives together. In the grand scheme of things, the officiants fees are one of the smallest in a wedding budget but a quality officiant can make all the difference in having the wedding of your dreams. Please read the "About" section to find out more about what a good officiant can do to make your wedding take place “drama free.” Unfortunately, I have heard stories of officiants not showing up – or showing up late – or showing up and looking like they just got out of bed. Saving $50 isn’t worth the risk. For those considering having a family member officiate for the first time, other than the legal complications, please check out our link on Family Officiants.
My pricing is based on whether you would like a beautiful, pre-written ceremony or if you would prefer a ceremony that has been custom written just for you. My fees, amongst other professional wedding officiants in Monterey, are right in the middle (not the absolute lowest but far from being the highest). Based on my latest 100 reviews, I scored a 4.9 out of 5 stars on the "value scale." If you feel I may be the right fit for you, we can talk/email about your wedding and I can provide you with a reasonable quote. With Monterey Bay Wedding officiants, you are not only getting an officiant, you are getting a planner who loves weddings and renewals.
If you don't have a DJ and feel that you need a microphone for the ceremony, I can provide a (1) professional Proslogan corded microphone (with windscreen), a solid base "wedding white" microphone stand and portable 50 watt speaker for an additional fee ($50).
Elopement Package Includes: ($235) (Dec-Feb fee is $225, excluding Valentine's Day)
• Available for weddings with just the bride and groom and up to 2 witnesses
• Email correspondence
• Beautiful, pre-written marriage ceremony (approximately 10 minutes)
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• Available Sunday - Thursday only (Fri and Sat as well during the months of November - March)
• In 2019, this package is priced at $250.
"Love and Marriage" Ceremony Package Includes: ($275) (Dec-Feb fee is $250, excluding Valentine's Day)
• Unlimited email and phone consultation
• Design overall layout and flow of service
• Beautiful ceremony focused on love and marriage with your preferences noted (we will forward you 6 - 8 questions to answer). This type of ceremony does not include your personal love story.
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• Answering questions about our local area for your destination wedding
• Note: The standard package is not available on Saturday's from June - September
• In 2019, this package is priced at $290.
Custom Package Includes: ($350) (Dec-Feb fee is $325)
• Personal planning session (face-to-face; approximately 1 hour)
• Assistance with site selection (if needed)
• Unlimited email and phone consultation
• Design overall layout and flow of service
• Ceremony Day Reminders (list of items to bring to rehearsal/wedding)
• Customizing of ceremony options: vows, unity symbols, readings, etc.
• Our wedding questionnaire that will assist us in writing your customized ceremony.
• Including your words & stories (your personal love story)
• Wedding ceremony is custom written to incorporate all of your preferences
• Beautiful, marriage / renewal ceremony
• We will work closely with all other wedding professionals (DJ, venue coordinator, photographer, videographer) to ensure your ceremony flows properly.
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• In 2019, this package is priced at $375
Custom Plus Package Includes: ($395) (Dec-Feb fee is $355)
• Two personal planning sessions (face-to-face)
• Assistance with site selection (if needed)
• Unlimited email and phone consultation
• Design overall layout and flow of service
• Ceremony Day Reminders
• Customizing of ceremony options: vows, unity symbols, readings, etc.
• Our wedding questionnaire that will assist us in writing your customized ceremony.
• Including your words & stories (your personal love story)
• Wedding ceremony is custom written to incorporate all of your preferences
• Beautiful, marriage / renewal ceremony
• We will work closely with all other wedding professionals (DJ, venue coordinator, photographer, videographer) to ensure your ceremony flows properly.
• A copy of the final ceremony presented to you on parchment paper at the conclusion of the wedding
• Signing (and having witnesses sign) and mailing in the wedding license you bring to the ceremony (see FAQ)
• In 2019, this package is priced at $425.
You will receive a copy of your wedding ceremony approximately 7 - 10 days prior to the wedding so that you can review it (or sooner by request).
Rehearsals are strongly recommended for any ceremonies that include additional elements (e.g. sand ceremony, readings, etc..) or a bridal party (to practice the recessional and processional). The fee for attending a rehearsal is $100. There is no charge for mileage unless the wedding is taking place more than 15 miles outside of Monterey (there would be just a minimal mileage rate and I travel as far north as Santa Cruz and as far south as Big Sur). I can do anything from just going through the ceremony to running the entire rehearsal from start to finish.
Keep in mind that the ceremony is a very important part of your wedding day. After all, it is during those moments that you profess your love for your fiance and officially join your lives together. In the grand scheme of things, the officiants fees are one of the smallest in a wedding budget but a quality officiant can make all the difference in having the wedding of your dreams. Please read the "About" section to find out more about what a good officiant can do to make your wedding take place “drama free.” Unfortunately, I have heard stories of officiants not showing up – or showing up late – or showing up and looking like they just got out of bed. Saving $50 isn’t worth the risk. For those considering having a family member officiate for the first time, other than the legal complications, please check out our link on Family Officiants.