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Simple Signing

  • License signing with just the "I do's" 
  • Ceremony at my Holly Springs location
  • Officiant legally authorized to solemnize marriages in NC (me!)
  • You may invite 2 guests / witnesses 18 or older* 
  • Informal photos can be taken with your phone or camera
  • Prompt processing of your marriage license 
  • Same day appointments available
  • *Witnesses can be provided for $25 each

BOOK NOW FOR $100

Romantic Elopement

  • Intimate ceremony at my Holly Springs location
  • Officiant legally authorized to solemnize marriages in NC (me!)
  • You may invite six guests, including your two witnesses* 
  • Includes vows, ring exchange, and sweet words of love and marriage
  • Informal photos can be taken with your phone or camera
  • Prompt processing of your marriage license
  • Same-day appointments are available
  • *Witnesses can be provided for $25 each

BOOK NOW FOR $200

Micro-Wedding

  • Personalized ceremony held at a park, backyard, or restaurant (see list of preferred venues)
  • Officiant legally authorized to solemnize marriages in NC (me!)
  • Includes vows, ring exchange, sweet words of love and marriage
  • Limit of 20 guests
  • Prompt processing of your marriage license

BOOK NOW FOR $300 - $400

Custom Ceremony

  • Custom ceremony held at a venue in or around the Raleigh Triangle area (see list of preferred venues)
  • Officiant legally authorized to solemnize marriages in NC (me!)
  • Free "Chemistry Check" consultation to make sure I'm right for you   
  • One-hour "Wedding Workshop" to plan every detail of your ceremony
  • Choice of Traditional or Love Story ceremony (see video of a love story ceremony)
  • Unlimited ceremony script revisions
  • Complete rehearsal at or near your venue  
  • Arrival at your venue at least 45 minutes early  
  • Prompt processing of your marriage license

BOOK NOW FOR $600

Vow Renewal

  • Renew your vows and reaffirm your love for each other  
  • Personalized ceremony at my Holly Springs location, or a park, backyard, restaurant or formal venue

$200+

✧ Unboring wedding ceremonies as unique as your love story! ✧

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