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Celebrant Gwen Downs

Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®
Non-Denominational Minister

Fees

I offer a premium service with fees that reflect the care and time I invest in creating and managing your wedding ceremony, and am competitive with other wedding officiants in the area. No matter what service I provide, I always bring dedication, professionalism and heart into every ceremony.

Custom Ceremony Package $500*

Generally runs about 25-30 minutes

From ceremony creation to officiating, with unlimited consultation provided to ensure attention to every detail, here is how we will work together:

I will provide you with a set of thoughtful questions, personalized to your situation. Based on your responses, I will offer ideas for rituals, readings, and other elements that reflect your values and beliefs. I will incorporate the elements you choose into a ceremony draft and revise it until we have it exactly right. I will conduct your ceremony with confident humility. I will leave you with a beautiful keepsake copy of the ceremony and the memory of a one-of-a-kind experience.  

*The cost of a Custom Ceremony is based on location, distance and time to your venue and your need or desire to have me at your rehearsal.

Standard Ceremony Package $300*

Generally runs about 10-15 minutes

If you are looking for a shorter ceremony I offer a Standard Ceremony Package. You can choose between a secular or non-secular wedding script.  You can supply your own vows, or use the contemporary standards in our script. You can include a sand ceremony or unity candle lighting using our pre-written scripts. I will lead or participate in your rehearsal if needed, and will arrive in advance of the ceremony, ready to perform your service in a warm, professional and joyful manner.

I am happy to include reading a reading or poem that you chose, but this service does not include script customization. I will depart shortly after the service and file your marriage license within 10 days after the marriage.

*The cost of a Standard Ceremony is based on location, distance and time to your venue and your need or desire to have me at your rehearsal.

If you want to make alterations to the script, have cue sheets for readers and vendors, need help organizing the wedding party and participants in non-traditional venues or locations, or if you want a service that is personalized and uniquely written just for you, I invite you to review my Custom Ceremony Package.

Elopement Ceremony Packages

Our elopement ceremony packages are short and sweet with no more than five guests. If you are interested in eloping please visit our sister site at www.heartwarmingelopements.com.

3 Ways to Confirm Your Date

Option 1:  Pay in full

Option 2:  Pay in 2 Installments – 50% to hold your date and the remainder at your rehearsal or before the ceremony

Option 3:  Pay in monthly installments, # to be determined: 50% deposit required.

I accept cash or Paypal.

Your initial consultation is complimentary

I love to meet couples who are in the process of planning one of the most meaningful days of their lives at a local coffee shop. It’s a great way to fully understand the kind of care and assistance you are looking for, and for you to get to know me as your officiant.

Before we finish a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or tea, you will have a written quote and sample contract in your hands and a wealth of information to help you make the best possible decision. These meetings are friendly, warm, informative and hassle free. No high pressure sales techniques, just me and and your favorite beverage.

To schedule time to talk about the wedding of your dreams, you can email me or give me a call at 919.446.3388. All messages will be returned promptly.

 
 
Celebrant Gwen Downs, Life-Cycle Celebrant®
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