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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

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 $400

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

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

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

FEES VARY

Love Story Only

There’s no love story like yours. In my unique funny and moving style, I’ll write your full story, what you love about each other, and what your family and friends love about you. Then I’ll send off the print version to your officiant or reader who can deliver it in your ceremony. And voila – you’ll have that unboring wedding day love story that everybody loves!

LOVE STORY FOR $250

Photography

Hire professional photographer Suzel Roth at Everyday Life Pictures to capture your special day. Her service includes one hour of unlimited shooting with high-resolution edited images. Please email or call/text her directly to book.

CONTACT SUZEL

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

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