Wedding Ministers, Connecticut

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Wedding Ministers, CT

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We are available days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.  We are also available on short notice, and can put together a beautiful wedding for you very quickly! 
Give us a call at (203) 503-4102.    Or email us at weddingpastors@aol.com


Our Fees

Off-Peak Fees:  WINTER WEDDING SPECIALS- November through April. 
                             Also Monday through Thursday year round.
  •  Silver Package: Elopements/ Quick and Simple Weddings: $150 weekdays, week nights, and off-peak weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, November through April.)  Just the two of you or up to 6 close friends or family members at our home/office or the location of your choice within New Haven County. During peak weekends and holidays, May through October,  our fee is $175. Beyond the New Haven area, we add a $50 travel fee.  Optional: sand ceremony, rose ceremony, or unity candle ceremony ($40 each if we provide materials- no charge if you provide materials.)  We also offer military discounts.
    A great alternative to a matter-of-fact courthouse wedding!
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  • Gold Package: Full, Personalized, Informal Ceremony: $295.  Any number of guests. CT location of your choice. Consultations, in person or by phone or email.  Ceremony will be individualized and created just for you.  This is for casual weddings with either no bridal attendants or ushers, or with just a maid of honor and a best man.  We can come 30 minutes early and rehearse right before the wedding.  (There is no extra fee for this same day rehearsal.)  Optional: sand ceremony, rose ceremony, or unity candle ceremony ($40 each if we provide materials.) 
  • Platinum Package: Full, Personalized Formal Ceremony with Bridal Attendants plus a Rehearsal Day:  $395.   Any number of guests.  Connecticut location of your choice. Consultations, in person or by phone or email. Ceremony will be individualized and created just for you.  Rehearsal included in fee. Optional: sand ceremony, rose ceremony, or unity candle ceremony ($40 each if we provide materials.) 
2011 Peak Season Fees: May through October weekends. (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)  See above for package descriptions.
Silver Package: $150
Gold Package: $275
Platinum Package: $375

We offer a discount for our military men and women.  You deserve it!
 

Our Services
 

Short and Sweet Package:  What 's Included?
   See full description on our Short and Sweet Ceremony page.

Gold and Platinum Packages: 
What's Included?
Before You Reserve Your Ceremony:
  • You may meet us free of charge so we can get acquainted and answer your questions before you make a decision. Or, if you prefer, we can get acquainted by phone or email.
Yes, we want you to perform our ceremony!  What happens next?
After You Have Made a Reservation with Us:
  • You will have unlimited email & telephone support.
  • We will work with you to customize your ceremony until it's exactly the way you want it.  You will have your choice of vows, readings, type of service, and many options.  You are welcome to provide us with your own ideas!
  • You can have complete access to our extensive resources of ceremony ideas. 
  • We will send you your finished personalized wedding ceremony script to review. (It's not the final draft until you say "It's perfect... We love it!") 
On Your Wedding Day:
  • We travel to your wedding location, anywhere in Connecticut; (additional fee for travel outside CT.)
  • We officiate at your wedding ceremony with reassurance, love, and joy!
  • We have available for your use such items as a flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow, bouquet of white or red silk roses, and silver heart unity candle stand. 
  • Everyone will love your heart-felt, unique ceremony, reflecting the specialness of you!
  • We sign and promptly file your certificate of marriage.   (In order for your marriage license to be legally recorded, we send the original to the town or city that issued your license.)
  • Pastor Bob would also be delighted to give a wedding blessing at your reception, if his schedule permits.

How Soon Do We Need to Book You?

"Prime time" for Connecticut weddings is between May and October.  Saturdays, especially, book up quickly.  We start booking our weddings six months to a year or more in advance.  Please remember, we can't hold your date and time until we receive a contract from you!


Yes, We Want to Make a Reservation!

  • Great!  Give us a call or send us an email to see if we're available for your date and time.
     
  • To reserve and guarantee your chosen date and time of your wedding, a $50 deposit is required (fully refundable up to 60 days before the ceremony.)
     
  • We will send you a contract- sign it and mail it back to us along with your deposit (check, money order, or cashier’s check.)
     
  • The balance (check, money order, cashier’s check or cash) is due at the time of your rehearsal or ceremony.

Please note: you are not officially booked, and your date is not reserved, until we receive your signed contract and deposit.

Thank you for considering our services!  We look forward to participating in your special day!


Contact Pastor Bob and Pastor Barbara now to check our availability for your date and time. 
(We will travel outside of Connecticut with an additional fee for travel- $1/mile- and accommodations if necessary.):


Pastors Bob and Barbara, wedding officiants
Email:
weddingpastors@aol.com
Phone: (203) 503- 4102