Questions & Answers

• How many wedding do you officiate a year? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, the ministers officiate 40-80 ceremonies each per year..

• How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, there is usually no limit to the miles that the ministers will usually travel. However, there is a travel fee built into the cost of a ceremony..

• What is your event cancellation policy? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, if for any reason a decision is made not to use the services of a Minister after retainment by the non-fundable deposit, the Couple must inform the Minister in writing at least 30 (thirty) days prior to the ceremony date to release the Couple from this contract. If the Couple fails to provide such notice, the Couple agrees to be responsible for ½ of the Minister's balance due. If the wedding is cancelled less than 7 (seven) days before the set ceremony date, for whatever reason, the Couple agrees to be responsible for Minister’s full agreed upon balance due. .

• What are your standard payment terms? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, a non-refundable booking fee of half the contract amount is paid by check or money order to the Minister upon the signing of a wedding contract. The balance of the total fee is paid by cash or money order immediately before the rehearsal if applicable or the ceremony and presented to the Minister in an envelope along with a valid marriage license and valid I.D. Failure to pay the above stated compensation in full when due, will release the Minister from furnishing any services to the Couple under this Agreement. .

• What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, the education, experience, and background of the ministers make them uniquely qualified as ministers. .

• How long does the ceremony usually last? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, ceremonies normally last from 30 - 60 minutes..

• Will you marry couples of different faiths or previous divorce? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, ministers work with clients regardless of prior divorces, nationality, faith, or gender to insure that all ceremonies are memorable and filled with love, peace, and healing. .

• What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, a couple must bring a valid marriage license, a copy of their valid drivers' license or other government ID, and the balance of any fees to the ceremony..

• How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, the license is mailed to the Court House the first business day after the ceremony..

• What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, pre-wedding counseling is optional..

• In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, ministers travel nationwide to ceremony sites such as hotels, homes, churches, public parks and lakes, beaches, mountains, and boats. .

• Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, a couple is given a minimum of 3 (three) wedding ceremony samples after receiving the non-refundable deposit. .

• Will you allow us to write our own vows? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, a couple may may write their own vows or the whole ceremony. They may also piece together a ceremony of their liking using our samples. However, the Minister retains the right to edit the ceremony for appropriate wording, style, length, positioning, etc. .

• Do you have a back up officiant on call, in case of an emergency? Yes. At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, there are many staff ministers authorized to perform ceremonies in every state. .

• Do you normally attend the reception? At A Beatific Union Of Two Souls, ministers usually do not attend the reception, however, it depends on the time schedule of the officiant..

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