Elopement - To elope, most literally, merely means to run away. More specifically, elopement
is often used to refer to a marriage conducted in sudden and secretive fashion, usually involving
hurried flight away from one's place of residence.
Today the term is colloquially used for any hasty marriage or one performed away from home with
few (if any) guests. Usually 2 witnesses and under 4 guests.
Simple Ceremony - 2 witnesses, usually also acting as the best man and maid/matron of
honor, 10 or fewer guests, no ceremony additions (i.e. Unity or Rose ceremony), no rehearsal, no
flower girl or ring bearer.
Small Wedding - Simple ceremony with 10 to 35 guests, 1 or 2 attendants each for the Bride
and Groom, no rehearsal, possible Unity candle or Rose ceremony added.
Average Wedding - 40 to 100 guests, 1 to 3 attendants each for the Bride and Groom,
possibly a flower girl and/or a ring bearer. Often a rehearsal. Possible Unity candle or Rose ceremony
added, frequently a children's ceremony is also added.
Large Wedding - Often between 100 and 200 guests. 1 to 4 attendants each for the Bride
and Groom. Often a flower girl or two and a ring bearer. Definitely a rehearsal. Possible Unity candle
or Rose ceremony, frequently a children's ceremony is added.
Themed Ceremony - Special attire and theme such as Halloween, Gothic, Medieval,
Renaissance, Punk, etc.
is often used to refer to a marriage conducted in sudden and secretive fashion, usually involving
hurried flight away from one's place of residence.
Today the term is colloquially used for any hasty marriage or one performed away from home with
few (if any) guests. Usually 2 witnesses and under 4 guests.
Simple Ceremony - 2 witnesses, usually also acting as the best man and maid/matron of
honor, 10 or fewer guests, no ceremony additions (i.e. Unity or Rose ceremony), no rehearsal, no
flower girl or ring bearer.
Small Wedding - Simple ceremony with 10 to 35 guests, 1 or 2 attendants each for the Bride
and Groom, no rehearsal, possible Unity candle or Rose ceremony added.
Average Wedding - 40 to 100 guests, 1 to 3 attendants each for the Bride and Groom,
possibly a flower girl and/or a ring bearer. Often a rehearsal. Possible Unity candle or Rose ceremony
added, frequently a children's ceremony is also added.
Large Wedding - Often between 100 and 200 guests. 1 to 4 attendants each for the Bride
and Groom. Often a flower girl or two and a ring bearer. Definitely a rehearsal. Possible Unity candle
or Rose ceremony, frequently a children's ceremony is added.
Themed Ceremony - Special attire and theme such as Halloween, Gothic, Medieval,
Renaissance, Punk, etc.
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Types and Sizes of Ceremonies
Fees are based on the size and complexity of the wedding ceremony desired, as well as whether or not there will be a rehearsal.
I don't have a single set fee (some ministers do) since I do not believe that a couple eloping or having a small wedding, should
pay the same fee as a couple having a large wedding.
All my ceremonies are unique and custom written specifically for you, including elopements. I am frequently able to perform an
elopement the same you call if that is your wish, just give me a little time to write the ceremony.
All Active Duty Military get a 50% discount, regardless of the size of the wedding.
I don't have a single set fee (some ministers do) since I do not believe that a couple eloping or having a small wedding, should
pay the same fee as a couple having a large wedding.
All my ceremonies are unique and custom written specifically for you, including elopements. I am frequently able to perform an
elopement the same you call if that is your wish, just give me a little time to write the ceremony.
All Active Duty Military get a 50% discount, regardless of the size of the wedding.
