Frequently Asked Questions



Q: What is your fee and what does it cover?

A: My fee is $300 for weddings in Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Manitou Springs, or Monument. There is no mileage fee. This is a flat fee with no extra charges.

 

I provide an abundance of information which includes ways to involve children, the sand ceremony, rose ceremony, hand fasting, the inclusion of pets and more. From this information, you can mix and match to customize your own ceremony. From the choices that you make, I put together your dream ceremony and email it to you for your review.
My fee includes:

  • One meeting before your wedding to get to know each other and talk over ideas for your ceremony.
  • Inclusion of any extras such as the sand ceremony, Handfasting, etc.
  • The rehearsal.
  • Officiating at your wedding.
  • Unlimited phone calls, and emails.
  • An emailed copy of your ceremony.
  • Changes to your ceremony.
  • Filing of your marriage license.

Q: When do you require payments?

A: A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking to reserve your date. The balance of $200 is due two weeks before your wedding date. The balance may be paid all at once or in installments that work for you as long as it is paid in full two weeks before your wedding date. Payment can be made by check, money order or cash. Sorry, I do not take credit cards.


Q: Do you travel to do weddings?

A: I only do weddings in the greater Colorado Springs area. This includes Manitou Springs, Black Forest, Monument.


Q: What is an interfaith minister?

A: An interfaith minister honors and respects all spiritual paths. Rather than teaching a particular doctrine to a congregation, an interfaith minister serves by leading or officiating at ceremonies. These ceremonies are done according to your beliefs and desires.


Q: Do you have a sample ceremony that I can view?

A: Yes. You can see a sample here.


Q: Does our ceremony need to be held in a church?

A: No. It is held at the location of your choice.


Q: What church do you attend or what is your religion?

A: I am an interfaith minister ordained through the Colorado Interfaith Seminary (CIS). I do not have a particular religion or church that I attend. I am very spiritual and I believe that every path to God is the right path.


Q: Do you do gay unions?

A: Yes.


Q: Can we include other ideas in our ceremony?

A: Absolutely!


Q: Do you do elopement ceremonies?

A: Yes. My fee is $150 in Colorado Springs only. I do not travel out of town for this service. I have a sweet and simple ceremony for elopements. For this small fee you can have a wedding day that feels special rather than like a trip to court. If you have this need, please call me directly at 719-660-8585. This ceremony and fee are for short-notice ceremonies only.


Q: Do you require or do pre-marital counseling?

A: I do not require pre-marital counseling. If you would like to do some pre-marital counseling, please let me know and we can discuss fees and make arrangements.


Q: Do you do other ceremonies?

A: Yes. Please call me at 719-660-8585 to discuss your need.


What is today?

Today is February 5, 2012, the first day of the rest of your life.