Ceremony Descriptions
Your Ceremony, Your Way
At Your Wedding Officiant, we believe your wedding ceremony should be a reflection of you. Whether you're planning a civil, secular, spiritual, or religious celebration, every ceremony style we offer is fully customizable to match your personal beliefs and preferences.
You’re the Maestro
While each of our Officiants brings their own background and experience, our role is to adapt to your vision. You lead the way—we’re here to guide, support, and help you create a ceremony that feels authentic and unforgettable.
Ceremony Styles & Service Levels
We offer five levels of Ceremony Service, each designed to suit different styles, needs, and budgets. These are flexible frameworks, not rigid templates—you’re welcome to mix, match, and modify any element to fit your dream day.
Celebrating All Love
We proudly welcome all couples who seek to legally marry. Every ceremony style we offer is fully adaptable to reflect your values, traditions, and lifestyle. Whether you're planning a quiet elopement or a grand celebration, we honor your love story with respect, warmth, and professionalism.
Love is love—and we’re here to help you celebrate it your way!
Just the Two of Us Ceremony
Starting at $320.00 + travel
Approximately 5 minutes in length
This ceremony style is ideal for couples seeking a quick, intimate, and legally binding wedding—often with just the bride and groom present. It fulfills the minimum legal requirements for marriage and is our only pre-written ceremony option. Customizable Language While the structure is pre-written, the wording can still be personalized to reflect your relationship and values. Setting & Simplicity: Typically held in the couple’s home, this ceremony does not include music, formal processions, or additional ceremonial elements such as the Unity Ceremony, Personal Vows, or Remembrance of Loved Ones. Secular or Religious, as with all our ceremony styles, this option can be adapted to suit either religious or secular preferences.
Small and Intimate Ceremony
Starting at $415.00 + travel
Approximately 10 minutes in length
Designed for couples who want more than a private elopement but less than a grand affair, this ceremony style is ideal for small, heartfelt gatherings. Whether held in a family home, vacation cabin, or a cozy outdoor venue, it offers a beautiful balance of simplicity and significance.
Optional Enhancements:
- Light music is welcome
- One Additional Ceremony may be included (e.g., Unity Ceremony or Remembrance of Loved Ones) at the prevailing posted fee.
Readings are not included
Procession Guidelines: A modest procession is permitted, typically including:
- Groom
- Bride
- Best Man
- Maid/Matron of Honor
- Father of the Bride (as escort)
- But adaptations can be discussed and made.
Secular or Religious:
As with all our ceremony styles, this option can be tailored to suit religious or secular preferences.
Simple Elegance Ceremony
Starting at $575.00 + travel
Includes 25 complimentary round-trip miles for ceremony travel
Approximately 15 minutes in length
This ceremony style is perfect for couples planning a slightly larger gathering with a touch of traditional charm. It blends simplicity and elegance, creating a timeless experience that suits a wide range of venues—from rustic barns to formal reception halls.
Ceremony Features:
- Expanded procession including: Groom, Bride, Best Man, Maid/Matron of Honor, Father of the Bride, plus a limited number of bridesmaids and groomsmen
- Encouraged the use of music to enhance the atmosphere
- One Additional Ceremony may be included (e.g., Unity Ceremony or Remembrance of Loved Ones) at the prevailing fee.
- One optional reading, religious or secular, delivered by the Officiant or someone chosen by the couple
- Optional reflection on the reading, if desired
Versatile Settings:
- This ceremony suits a variety of locations—indoor or outdoor, intimate or grand—and brings a sense of formality and grace to any space.
Secular or Religious:
- As always, this ceremony can be tailored to reflect your personal beliefs and values.
Classic Elegance Ceremony
Starting at $690.00 + travel
Includes 25 complimentary round-trip miles for both the ceremony and the rehearsal
Approximate Ceremony Length: 20 minutes
A Ceremony of Grace and Grandeur
For couples envisioning a wedding steeped in tradition and elegance, this ceremony style offers a refined and memorable experience. From the moment the Bridal Procession begins to the final steps of the Ending Procession, every detail is crafted to evoke timeless sophistication.
Designed for Any Venue
Whether you're exchanging vows in a grand ballroom, a historic chapel, or a scenic outdoor setting, this ceremony transforms any space into a formal celebration of love. Its adaptable structure ensures your chosen venue becomes a canvas for elegance.
What’s Included
- Formal Bridal Procession & Ending Procession
- Two Readings with your choice of readers
- Officiant Reflection on the readings (optional)
- Multiple Additional Ceremonies (e.g., Unity Ceremonies, Personal Vows, Remembrance of Those Who Have Passed) at prevailing fee.
- Customizable Elements to reflect your unique love story
Personalized Touch
Every couple is different, and this ceremony honors that. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the tone, readings, and ceremonial elements to reflect your values, traditions, and vision for the day.
Travel Details
Your package includes 25 complimentary round-trip miles for both the ceremony and rehearsal. Additional travel fees may apply beyond this radius.
Secular or Religious:
As always, this ceremony can be tailored to reflect your personal beliefs and values.
Breathtaking Grandeur Ceremony
Starting at $975.00 + travel
Includes 50 complimentary round-trip miles for both the ceremony and the rehearsal
Approximate Ceremony Length: 25+ minutes
All the Bells and Whistles
This is our most formal and sophisticated ceremony style—crafted for couples who want a truly grand and unforgettable experience. From the custom-designed Bridal Procession to the final notes of your recessional, every moment is tailored to reflect your vision.
You’re the Director, We’re the Guides
We believe your ceremony should be a reflection of your love story. That’s why we offer full creative flexibility while guiding you through the process with care and expertise, while still maintaining a legal wedding ceremony.
Ceremony Highlights
- Full Bridal Procession designed to your preferences
- Up to Three Readings with multiple reader options
- Expanded Musical Integration—more opportunities to include meaningful music
- Additional Ceremony Elements (e.g., Unity Ceremony, Personal Vows, Remembrance of Those Who Have Passed). In this package, the Unity Ceremony is included as a part of the overall package; however, Personal Vows remain at the prevailing fee.
- Venue Adaptability—from cathedrals to the countryside, this ceremony elevates any space
Sophistication Meets Flexibility
Though this is our most formal offering, it’s remarkably versatile. Whether your venue is traditional, rustic, modern, or unconventional, this ceremony transforms it into a setting of elegance and intention.
Travel Details
Includes 50 complimentary round-trip miles for both the ceremony and rehearsal. Additional travel fees may apply beyond this radius.
Secular or Religious:
As always, this ceremony can be tailored to reflect your personal beliefs and values.
Let’s Begin Your Journey
If you’re ready to craft a ceremony that’s rich in meaning and steeped in elegance, we’re here to help bring it to life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or reserve your date. We can be contacted at YourWeddingOfficiant@comcast.net.
Payment Assurance & Flexibility
We offer several interest-free payment plans to support couples in planning their ceremony with ease and confidence.
- Once you're booked, your price is locked in—even if our rates increase later. The only time your cost changes is if you choose to adjust your ceremony options.
- If you upgrade, we’ll update your invoice accordingly.
- If you downgrade or remove a paid option, we’ll reduce your cost and issue a refund for the difference—no penalties, no stress.
Payment Options:
- Cash
- Credit Card - through Square Incorporated for security
- Check - Made payable to Your Wedding Officiant LLC
- Please note we do not accept any payments without an invoice generated through Square Incorporated. Any payment made without an invoice will be returned to the sender.
Payment Plans:
- Spread Payment Plan:
- Divide your total balance into 3 to 13 interest-free payments—you choose the schedule that works best for you.
- Total Payment Plan:
- Pay the full amount upfront as your deposit. No further payments unless you make changes to your ceremony, adding or deleting a paid option.
- 50/50 Payment Plan:
- Pay 50% upfront as your deposit. The remaining 50% is due one week before your ceremony date.
We believe your ceremony should be joyful from start to finish, including the financial side.