Ceremonies by SpiritEssence

Pre-wedding phone/email consultation
Your choice of  civil or non-denominational in a casual setting (no wedding party, processional, etc.)
Lasts approximately 5-8 minutes, Up to 15 guests
Performing of ceremony by ordained minister          

Written script of your ceremony
Arrival of officiant 10 minutes prior to start of ceremony      

Filing of license with county clerk

For a personalized elopement ceremony pricing begins at $135

Ceremony consists of …
Opening words /Welcoming
Charge to the Couple (what marriage means)
Vows / Exchange of rings/ I do’s
Final blessing/benediction/closing words
Pronouncement of the couple as husband and wife (followed by a kiss!)
Introduction of Couple

What's not included
The Elopement Ceremony provides for telephone/e-mail consultations only.  An in-person consultation (beyond initial introductory meeting) is not necessary for this level of service. No rehearsal is necessary.

The Elopement ceremony is an affordable and tasteful alternative to the County Courthouse wedding. It is designed for intimate, informal gatherings and is not meant for couples who want more formality than this ceremony allows (such as a processional, recessional, a wedding party, more than 15 guests, etc.) If you are looking for those features at a still-affordable price, then we suggest our Basic Simple or  Personalized Ceremony.





Basic Simple Ceremony- interested in a short, sweet, budget priced ceremony? This may be the one for you! More options than the elopement ceremony, this one lasts approx 12-15 minutes excluding processional/recessional if applicable.. Great for the cabin, backyard, or small venue wedding.

Normally a rehearsal is not needed for this type of wedding due to its simplicity, but is available for an additional fee. Several choices in content and wording, or couple can provide parts of ceremony/vows.

2. Basic Simple Includes....             $175 and Up

Pre-wedding phone/email/In-person consultation
Guests up to 100
Performing of ceremony by ordained minister
Final script of your ceremony e-mailed/mailed to you 1-2 weeks prior to ceremony
Arrival of officiant 20 minutes prior to start of ceremony
Filing of license with county clerk
**Optional rehearsal ( additional fee applies)**

Ceremony consists of ...

Processional -optional

Choice of opening closing words/ prayer/blessing/wish for the couple

Optional Giveaway of Bride

Welcoming of Guests
Statement of Intention / Charge to the couple
One of the options listed under the Personalized Ceremony Options below
Vows /Exchange of rings/ the “I do’s”
Pronouncement of the couple as husband and wife (followed by a kiss!)
Introduction of the couple
Recessional -optional

3. Personalized  Includes....  $200 and Up *

Pre-wedding phone/email/In-person consultation
Unlimited number of guests
Performing of ceremony by ordained minister
Final script of your ceremony e-mailed/mailed to you 1-2 weeks prior to ceremony
Arrival of officiant 30 minutes prior to start of ceremony   
Filing of license with county clerk
**Optional rehearsal ( additional fee applies)**

Ceremony consists of …
Processional
Opening words /Welcoming

Optional Giveaway of Bride
Statement of Intention / Charge to the couple
Vows /Exchange of rings/ the “I do’s”
Final blessing/benediction/closing words

Pronouncement of the couple as husband and wife (followed by a kiss!)
Introduction of the couple
Recessional

In addition, you may choose up to 3 of the following options ( all included in fee)

Opening prayer/blessing/wishes for the couple
Unity Candle / Sand / Rose Ceremony
The  Hands Ceremony                                Family/Friends Flower Ceremony
Blessing to the Four Directions                        Ceremony of the Elements
HandFasting/Ribbon/Rope Ceremony                       Bowl of Blessings  
Moment of Remembrance                                    Honoring of Parents       Recognition/Vows to Children                      **Warming of the Rings                                    Inspirational Readings                                              Bible Verses
Wine/Water Ceremony                                            Pinky Promise
Breaking of the glass / Jumping the broom
Other personalization you want included 

**Warming of the Rings recommended for weddings of 50 and under guests

The Custom Ceremony offers you opportunity to co-create a ceremony that is beautifully written and performed, and has a warm and personalized feel. We offer selections from a wide variety of options (see below*) and you can still be as religious, spiritual, or secular as you want to be. For all ceremony types including Interfaith.

You'll work one-on-one with your officiant, so by the time your wedding day rolls around, you'll be good friends. Generally, couples meet with their officiant twice--for the complimentary introductory meeting as well as a second optional meeting to review/discuss their customized ceremony.

Telephone and email consultations
Individually-written ceremony composed of choices from Spiritessence’s array of options plus any personalized touches couple wants included.
Misc. cultural/religious/spiritual customs  
Unlimited number of guests

Written script of ceremony (final script of ceremony e-mailed to couple 1- 2 weeks prior to ceremony)
Arrival of officiant 30-45 minutes prior to ceremony
Performing of ceremony
Filing of marriage license
**Optional rehearsal (additional fee applies)**

Ceremony consists of …
Processional
Opening words (also known as the greeting)
Optional Giveaway of Bride
Statement of Intention/Charge to the couple
Exchange of rings/ the “I do’s”/Vows
Final blessing/benediction
Pronouncement of the couple as husband and wife (followed by a kiss)
Introduction of the Couple
Recessional

In addition, you may choose up to 5 of the following options ( all included in fee)

Opening prayer/blessing/wishes for the couple
Unity Candle / Sand / Rose Ceremony
The Hands Ceremony                              Family/Friends Flower Ceremony
Blessing to the Four Directions                Ceremony of the Elements
HandFasting/Ribbon/Rope Ceremony                                             

Bowl of Blessings                                  Honoring of the Parents
Words of Remembrance                         Recognition/Vows to Children
Bible Verses                                         Inspirational Readings
Wine/Water Ceremony                    Breaking of the glass / Jumping broom
Other personalization you want included                
Other cultural / religious / spiritual customs 

1 to 2 weeks prior to the wedding day, your officiant will email you a final version of the detailed, personalized ceremony script.  Your officiant will always be available via telephone and email to answer handle any ceremony-related issues.
 

For those who desire more involvement with designing the ceremony, or writing their own vows, collaboration is welcome! 

Renewal of Vows                                                                             $100 and up
Baby Dedication                                                                                $75 and up
Funeral/Memorial/Celebration of Life                                                 $100 and up
                                                  Contact us for more information