FAQs
Answers to Your Questions
Q: Will our wedding be “legal”?
A: Absolutely. As an ordained minister of Christian Global Outreach Ministries, I am legally recognized as a wedding officiant in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. I will provide all the guidance you need to apply for and officially register your wedding license.
Q: Can you help us write our vows?
A: I have worked professionally as a writer for over 30 years, and one of my great joys is helping couples express their love and commitment to each other. I am happy to work with you to write vows that uniquely reflect your love story and beliefs.
Q: Do you officiate same-sex weddings?
A: I am honored to officiate any wedding that is entered into with love.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The fee for a traditional wedding performed in North Georgia (e.g., Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Blairsville, Hiawassee, Jasper) is $400, which includes creating a custom wedding ceremony, attending the rehearsal and officiating your wedding. Additional fees may apply for weddings outside the immediate area (e.g., Atlanta, Alpharetta, Florida).
Q: Does our wedding have to be “religious”?
A: Ceremonies can range from sacred to secular — including civil and simple “I-do” ceremonies, as well as traditional ceremonies complete with times of prayer and Scripture readings. It’s completely up to you.
Q: How long will our ceremony last?
A: Ceremonies can be as short or as long as you wish. But in general, simple civil/I-do ceremonies can range from 5-10 minutes, while more traditional weddings can last 20-30 minutes.
Q: How is a traditional ceremony structured?
A: The time-honored structure of a traditional wedding ceremony includes:
- Welcome and Opening Remarks or Prayer
- Presentation of the Bride (typically by a parent, child or other loved one)
- Reading (any poem, phrase or Scripture that you would like in your ceremony)
- Vows (your vows of love to each other)
- “I-do”s (your promise to love, honor and cherish)
- Exchange of Rings
- Pronouncement
- Introduction of the Couple
- Closing Remarks (best wishes, blessing, benediction)