FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you travel for my wedding and do you charge extra for it?
My package fees include all travel, including the rehearsal, from my locations of Orlando or Tampa. There are no extra fees. The price you see is all you’ll pay. If you would like me to travel outside of the greater Orlando or Tampa Bay areas, please contact me so we can chat about it.
What if you’re sick on the day of my wedding?
This has never happened, but fortunately I have a network of several qualified and experienced officiants who I know would knock your ceremony out of the park as well as I would. Your ceremony will already be completely written by me, of course, and I would call on one of my colleagues to seamlessly step in and read and perform what you and I have created together.
What if our venue doesn’t allow a rehearsal?
I recommend and gently insist on a rehearsal – that’s why it’s included in my services.
If your venue is not available for a rehearsal, don’t fret! We just need a space where we can imagine a “front area” and practice walking down a mock aisle and standing in a line. We can make anywhere work: living room, a park, a condo party room, etc.
We want to do everything we can to make sure everyone is as relaxed as possible on your wedding day. A rehearsal – anywhere – goes a long way towards that.
How and when do I pay?
After we meet and you decide to book me, I send you an email with payment options. You can pay by credit card online, Paypal, Zelle, or Venmo. I ask for a 50% booking deposit as a retainer, and I ask for the remaining 50% well after you have the draft of your ceremony script and it’s almost complete. Then I start building your story and fine-tuning your ceremony until you’re in love with it.
Do we apply for our marriage license or do you?
You will obtain your Florida Marriage License and provide it to me before your ceremony. Then I provide notarization and registration of your marriage with the county clerk’s office.
Love Note
Karen did such an amazing job as our officiant! Everything went smoothly and exactly as we wanted. She accommodated our specific requests for how we wanted the ceremony to be. She met with us twice before our wedding to ensure that the script, the order of people, and the ceremony as a whole were exactly what we desired. Her energy and personality were so natural and fluid, making us feel at ease. Thank you, Karen, for being so accommodating, positive, and professional! I highly recommend you to all couples looking for their perfect officiant! With love, Iryna&Marco
-Iryna & Marco
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