• FAQ’s


    CAN YOU LEGALLY MARRY US?

    In the State of New Mexico an Ordained Clergy Member, Minister, Priest, Rabbi, Reverend Etc. who are authorized by their church can legally marry you.  I was ordained in 2005 and have been happily performing wedding ceremonies ever since!

    CAN WE WRITE OUR OWN VOWS?

    Absolutely!  I encourage couples to write their own vows and for that matter to personalize the ceremony in any fashion that makes the ceremony more meaningful to them.

    DO YOU OFFER UNITY CANDLES, SAND OR ROSE CEREMONY OPTIONS?

    I offer all 3 and if you can think of anything else that you would like to incorporate I’m all for it!  However, you are responsible for the supplies (candles, sand, rose etc).

    HOW DO WE GET A MARRIAGE LICENSE?

    For New Mexico, please check out this link  http://www.bernco.gov/marriage-license-info/

    WE ARE MIXED FAITHS, ARE YOU OK WITH THAT?

    Absolutely!  I am happy to incorporate whatever family/religious traditions you would like to include or to keep the ceremony as non-denominational as possible.  The choice is yours.

    WE HAVE CHILDREN WE WOULD LIKE TO INCORPORATE INTO THE CEREMONY, WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?

    There are lots of ways to include children; the most popular is to include them in the Unity or Sand Ceremony.  But you could also present them with a small gift or share vows with them.  This is certainly something we could discuss and I’d be happy to share what material I have with you in regards to this.

    DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT and WHEN IS THE BALANCE DUE?

    I do not require a deposit.  What I charge for my services is so small compared to all the other expenses involved in planning a wedding, that I just don’t feel it is necessary.  However, if you would like to pay in advance that is fine with me and I will present you with a receipt.  If payment is not made in advance, it is due the day of the wedding.

    DO YOU HAVE A CANCELLATION PENALTY?

    No, I do not have a cancellation penalty; however, out of courtesy for my time, it would be appreciated if you have a change in plans that you let me know as soon as possible.  This way I can be available for another couple.


    CAN YOU RECOMMEND OTHER WEDDING PROFESSIONALS?

    Absolutely!  Please just let me know what you are looking for and I would be happy to email you the contact information I have for that vendor.

    DO I HAVE A CONTRACT OR SOME FORM OF FORMAL CONFIRMATION?

    I do not use a contract, but I do offer a letter of CONFIRMATION.  Since I do not require a deposit and I don’t penalize you for canceling or changing your date or time,  I don’t feel the need for a “contract”.  My Confirmation letter provides the same thing – it confirms your date, time, location & my fees.  If you feel the need for more than that please feel free to discuss this with me personally.

    IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE TO BACK YOU UP IF YOU CAN’T MAKE A WEDDING YOU HAVE SCHEDULED?

    Absolutely!  I have a list of 4-5  officiants that I would call to replace me should I not be able to attend your wedding.  I might add that only once in 6 years have I needed to call in a replacement and that was because my father passed away.

    WHAT ARE YOUR FEES FOR 2012?

    Monday – Thursday $75-$100

    Friday – Sunday $100-$125

    *If your wedding is in Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, East Mountains, Sandia Crest or further, extra fees apply.