The following is an overview of my service packages and pricing. Please call me at 608-335-3627 if you wish to discuss further details.
Weddings
Deluxe Ceremony
A personalized ceremony that focuses on your journey to your wedding day.
- You complete my questionnaire that helps me tell your story.
- More personal information is woven throughout the ceremony such as the strengths you feel you bring to the marriage and the qualities you admire about your partner.
- Unlimited review and editing; you have ultimate editorial control.
- You choose vows; either from my samples or you may write your own.
- Any other ceremony elements you want included that we have discussed.
- $600
Custom Ceremony
A unique ceremony tailored to your preferences.
- You select the base for the ceremony from draft material I send to you.
- Unlimited review and editing; you have ultimate editorial control.
- You choose vows; either from my samples or you may write your own.
- Any other ceremony elements you want included that we have discussed.
- $500
Civil Ceremony
- A basic, “short and sweet”, secular ceremony.
- You receive an initial draft and we have one round of editing.
- You choose your vows.
- $400
Do It Yourself Ceremony Arrangement
- You want a friend or relative to conduct your ceremony, but you want the guidance and support of an experienced professional to compose it.
- You select the base for the ceremony from draft material I send to you.
- Unlimited review and editing; you have ultimate editorial control.
- You choose vows; either from my samples or you may write your own.
- Any other ceremony elements you want included that we have discussed.
- All the amenities of the “Custom Ceremony”, coordinated with you and your designated officiant.
- A step-by-step rehearsal worksheet to ensure all goes smoothly.
- $375
Vow Renewal
- A wonderful way to pay tribute to the history you have built as a couple.
- You receive an initial draft and we have one round of editing.
- You choose your vows.
- $300
Elopement
- You, two adult witnesses and I meet to sign your marriage license.
- $200
Wedding Rehearsal
- A wedding rehearsal is optional
- $100 flat rate (plus applicable travel fees)
Memorial Services
The pricing for memorial services varies between $200 and $500, depending on the type of memorial being held (person or pet) and the location.
A memorial service for a person
- Includes a meeting for me to gather information about that person’s life story and how the family wishes to have it presented.
- Can include readings and allows for individuals to share.
A memorial service for a pet
- Includes a meeting or phone call to gather information about the pet parents’ preferences for the style of memorial.
- Can include readings and allows for individuals to share.
Please contact me for more specific information.
Baby Naming and Christening
The cost for a Baby Naming Ceremony or Christening is $200. However, if you are a couple whose wedding ceremony I conducted, the fee is $175.
We would meet or talk on the phone to discuss your preferences and there is a contract for services.
Travel Fees
For mileage exceeding 50 miles and drive time exceeding one hour from my home in Blue Mounds, WI.
- Mileage exceeding 50 miles – 75 cents per mile
- Drive time exceeding 1 hour – $25 per hour
Procedure
- To secure my services for your date, I require a signed contract and a 50% deposit.
- The balance is due two weeks before the ceremony date.