FAQ
What happens at our first meeting?
We get to know one another. I want to hear your love story from each of you and find out from you what kind of ceremony you want to create together. We meet for about an hour.
Then if you we agree on working together I will email you a Letter of Agreement (LOA).
Do we sign a contract with you?
Yes, and I call it a Letter of Agreement (LOA).
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, I ask a 50% deposit (of the total fees) when you sign the LOA. The remaining 50% is due the day of the wedding.
What happens after we sign the LOA and send you the deposit?
When I receive the signed LOA and your deposit, I will send you:
• A wedding ceremony guide to help you create your ceremony
• A sample of wedding ceremonies I’ve done
• Dates when we can get together next to begin planning for the wedding
Can you work with our rabbi?
Yes. I also have a wonderful relationship with Rabbi White. I can bring him into the process or you can contact him at 202.309.0445.
What if we want to have Buddhist elements in our ceremony?
This is my specialty and I am happy to support whatever elements from your traditions you want to include in your ceremony.
How much advance time do we need to work together?
My goal is to work with you both to finalize the ceremony several weeks before the wedding so that you can focus on other things.
Do we need to live in Maryland to work with you?
I am happy to work with you over the phone, skype and via email.
What is included in the wedding fee?
The wedding fee includes:
• One comprehensive ceremony content planning meeting (in-person or by telephone)
• Telephone consultations, as needed, prior to the ceremony
• Performing the wedding ceremony
• Signing and submitting your marriage license to the appropriate judicatory
Are rehearsals included in your wedding fee? Yes.
What kind of ceremonies do you perform?
I perform traditional, contemporary, religious, spiritual, interfaith, cross-cultural, secular, LGBT, and civil wedding ceremonies.
How do we get our marriage license?
Please see my “License info” page for information and links for marriage licenses information in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
What do you wear during the wedding ceremony?
I can wear dress clothes, a clerical robe and stole or a collar—whatever you feel comfortable with. I try to color coordinate with your colors.
