Q: How
far in advance should we confirm with you? A: As soon as you set your date you should
book your clergy. It is amazing how often two or more people
want the same date.
Q: Can
we have a dual clergy ceremony? A: Absolutely; Interfaith services such as
Christian-Jewish, are always special when both traditions are
represented.
.Q: Is there any pre-marital counseling required? A: No, but I will be glad to help you with that if you wish as I have counseled hundreds of couples over the years.
Q: What about divorce? A: Divorce is a reality of life today. Sometimes they are tragic, sometimes very necessary.Your new marriage is a new beginning and an opportunity to grow in love. I have performed many weddings for divorced people and will continue to do so.
Q: Can we write our own vows? A. Yes! The vows you write are always the best ones whether you write part of them in a larger ceremony or all of them.
Q: What is your fee? A: $550 includes everything.
Q: How is booking handled? A: When you are certain you want me to officiate at your wedding you pay a non-refundable $250 to hold that date for you so I can turn down anyone else who may want it. The balance is due on or before the date of the wedding.
Q: How far will you travel to marry us? A: As far as you wish, but mutually agreed upon traveling expenses are added for weddings out of the area.
Q: What about the wedding license? A: You can obtain a wedding license in the court house of the community or county of the wedding. However, the license is a state license and good anywhere with the state. Before the ceremony you give me the license which I'll have your two designated witnesses sign along with myself and then I'll send it back to the issuing courthouse.
Q: Are you licensed in New York City? A: Yes, I am licensed by the City Clerk's Office of NYC to perform weddings in all 5 boroughs. License # furnished upon request.
Q: How do we get started? A. First; We meet somewhere in-between where we both live, such as a coffee shop, to get to know each other. I'll answer all your questions and you'll tell me about what kind of wedding service you would like.
Second; If you would like me to officiate at your wedding, I'll give you a workbook with sample ceremonies, readings, prayers and vows for you to take home and choose from.
Third; You mail or e-mail me back your selections which I then use to create your personalized wedding ceremony. I then send it back to you for any additional changes and final approval.
Q: What about rehearsals and receptions? A: As you and I will have created and gone over the ceremony together in detail it is usually not necessary for me to attend the rehearsals which are handled by the wedding coordinator at your venue. Rehersals primarily deal with how the bridal party walks in, where they stand and how they walk out. If I don't have a wedding at the time you've chosen for your rehersal I attend. I attend receptions but usually do not stay for the meal.
Q:What's next? A: Call me @ Toll Free 866-574-0509 or H-914-864-1236 or C-914-584-8770 or e-mail me @ djames1213@aol.com to answer more of your questions or set a time to get together
