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A Simple Wedding Ceremony with Rehearsal

Travels to You
10-200 guests
1 hour
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Description

Your ceremony is the heart of your celebration, a moment that deserves to be crafted with intention, warmth, and personal significance. This experienced officiant specializes in creating authentic, personalized ceremonies that truly reflect the couple at the center of it all, blending tradition, culture, and your unique story into a seamless and meaningful event.

Our Approach & Experience

With over a decade of dedicated service, this officiant brings a wealth of expertise and a genuinely warm presence to every wedding. The philosophy is simple: to listen deeply to your vision and collaboratively curate a service that feels exclusively yours. Whether you envision incorporating cultural traditions, spiritual elements, or entirely original rituals, the focus is on weaving your values and personalities into a ceremony that resonates with you and your guests.

Signature Services & Rituals

Beyond traditional vows, this officiant offers a beautiful selection of unity rituals to symbolize your union, with a special affinity for the ancient Celtic and Norse tradition of handfasting. These rituals add a profound layer of symbolism and can be adapted to fit any belief system or aesthetic. The service is highly collaborative, ensuring every word spoken aligns with your relationship's essence.

Ceremony Packages

Three primary service tiers are designed to accommodate different wedding styles and needs. Each package includes unlimited communication via Zoom, phone, text, and email to ensure a perfectly tailored script.

  • Guidance Package ($350): Perfect for couples who have a friend or family member officiating but desire professional support. This package provides comprehensive coaching and script guidance for your chosen officiant.

  • Elopements & Tiny Weddings ($400): A dedicated service for intimate celebrations, including license filing coordination and a unique 15-30 minute ceremony. Availability is Monday through Friday until 3 PM.

  • A Simple Wedding Ceremony ($500): The most popular option for full wedding ceremonies. This includes a personalized 15-30 minute ceremony, the officiant's early arrival, and the choice of sample scripts or a completely custom creation.

What to Expect

Ceremonies are crafted to be heartfelt and concise, typically lasting less than 30 minutes. The officiant arrives 30-60 minutes before the ceremony begins to coordinate with vendors and ensure a smooth process. While a ceremony rehearsal is not included in the starting prices, it is available as an add-on service. All services are conducted in English and the officiant is licensed to perform marriages in the state of California.

Ready to begin crafting a ceremony as unique as your love story? Reach out today to share your vision and explore how this dedicated professional can make your wedding moment unforgettable.

What's Included

  • Filing license

  • Ceremonies typically last 15-30 minutes

  • A ceremony that is as unique as your relationship

  • Choose from sample scripts, or we create your own

  • Unlimited access via Zoom/Calls/text/email

  • Co-ordination of signing of wedding license

  • Taffy arrives 30-60 minutes early to ceremony

  • Co-ordination of rehearsal

About You

Religious Denomination:Secular
Ordination Type:Certification Program
Certifications & Memberships:EPs
Years Officiating:10
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Officiant Type
Celebrant
Ceremony Styles
SecularElopement
Languages Spoken
English

Ceremony Capabilities

What's Included

Custom Ceremony Script
Ceremony Writing Approach:Collaborative with Couple
Indoor / Outdoor:Both Indoor & Outdoor
Full Ceremony Coordination Elopement Specialist
Ceremony Rituals & Elements
HandfastingCultural Rituals
Ceremony Length Options
15 minutes30 minutes

Planning And Prep

What's Included

Planning Meetings Included

Available Add-Ons

Rehearsal Attendance$150
Meeting Format
Virtual (Zoom/Phone)Phone CallEmail Exchange

Legal And Compliance

What's Included

Marriage License Filing
States/Regions Authorized:CA
Legally Authorized to Marry

Services & Add-Ons

Available Add-Ons

Ceremony Rehearsal
$150

Weekly Availability

Monday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • VideoConferencing Equipment VideoConferencing Equipment

Activity Types

  • Wellness Mindfulness

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Cancellation Policy

Moderate

  • Full refund: Up to 14 days before
  • 50% refund: 7-14 days before
  • No Refund: Within 7 days

Rules

Ceremony rehearsal is not included in the starting price and costs an additional $150. The vendor is licensed to officiate only in California. For the 'Elopements & Tiny Weddings' package, availability is limited to Monday through Friday until 3 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are vendors vetted and insured?

Yes. All vendors are carefully vetted for professionalism, reliability, and quality of service. Where applicable, vendors carry appropriate insurance and can provide documentation upon request.

What exactly is included in this package?

Each package clearly lists what's included in the overview of the listing such as duration, guest minimum, staffing, equipment, venue (if applicable), setup, and cleanup. You can also add additional services like catering, bartender, DJ, decor, rentals, AV, or transportation during booking.

Is this event private?

Yes. All Events in Minutes packages are private unless clearly stated otherwise. Your group will not be mixed with other guests.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Pricing is fully transparent. Before checkout, you'll see: Base package price, Guest count pricing, Optional add-ons, Service fee, and Taxes (if required). There are no surprise charges after booking. You get exactly what you are promised in the listing overview.

Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

What happens after you book?

You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Each package displays its cancellation window before booking. Rescheduling is often possible depending on notice. We aim to be flexible when adjustments are reasonable and communicated in advance.

Can this event take place at our office or chosen venue?

Many services can travel to your office or preferred venue. It is marked as 'Travels to You'. When applicable, select 'Travels to You' during booking in the filter. Please check building restrictions (alcohol, cooking, sound levels, etc.) and insurance requirements in advance. Most vendors can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) if needed.

Is the date and time available?

Yes. If you can select a date and complete checkout with instant booking packages, the package is available. Some packages have request to book and vendors need to check and respond. In the rare case of a vendor emergency, Events in Minutes will provide a comparable replacement or offer a full refund. Your booking is protected.

Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Engagement, Anniversary, Wedding, Birthday

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