Prices

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Custom Wedding Ceremony

$1,350

Pricing Details

  • To reserve your ceremony date and time, FULL PAYMENT is required.

    I do not accept personal checks or cash.

    I do accept ALL electronic payments:

    Via Zelle (Preferred Method):
    aretha@weddingsbyaretha.com
    Tel: 908-525-8913

    Via Venmo:
    Aretha-Gaskin-1

    Via Apple Pay:
    Tel: 908-525-8913

  • Once you’ve had your initial consultation and you/we decide to move forward, your FULL PAYMENT must be made WITHIN 24 HOURS to lock-in your ceremony date and time.

    If you’ve had your consultation and don’t book the services within 24 hours, your ceremony date/time is automatically released back to the open market so that another couple can have it.

  • Planning your wedding day should ideally start with choosing your date, followed by your venue and then your Officiant.

    I often see couples waiting until the last minute to hire their Officiant. I urge you NOT to do this as you may be disappointed.

    Most top-notch Officiants are booked months (sometimes a full year) in advance so to be sure that I'm available on your date, I recommend you contact me as soon as you've selected your venue.

  • Please be aware that all client/couple meetings (initial consultation and subsequent meetings), are ALL remote.

    My couples are local, national and international and we don’t meet until the rehearsal (if a rehearsal was booked and paid for) and/or the wedding day.

  • Unlimited ceremony meetings – your initial consultation is FREE

    100% access to me for anything pertaining to your ceremony

    Consultations with anyone involved with your ceremony (e.g. Planner, DJ)

    The preparation of your beautiful customized wedding ceremony

    Officiate your wedding ceremony on your big day

    Properly process your paperwork with the appropriate registrar's office

    Follow-up to ensure you've obtained your Certified Marriage Certificate

  • Travel expenses when necessary (mileage, tolls, gas, parking, hotel etc.)

    Wedding planning services outside of ceremony planning

    Day of Coordination services — please visit my Day of Coordination page to learn more

    Paraphernalia for your rituals (candles, sand, butterflies etc.)

Custom Wedding Ceremony & Rehearsal

$1,700

Ceremony & Rehearsal

  • Tailored for couples seeking a flawless wedding experience, this comprehensive package includes a customized ceremony and a detailed Wedding Rehearsal (not just a walk-through). Ensure your pictures and ceremony are perfect.

    To learn more about this combo, click here.

    To book a consultation and purchase this package, click here.

  • Rehearsals are not conducted on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays as these days are dedicated to officiating weddings.

    To secure my rehearsal services, its advised to reserve your preferred date and time at the earliest opportunity.

  • It is preferrable to conduct the rehearsal at the ceremony location.

    However, if this proves impractical and your venue cannot accommodate us, we can hold the rehearsal at an alternative location, such as your hotel, private home or public park.

    Do not cancel the rehearsal even if the venue is unable to accommodate us initially or if they later schedule an event that leads to the cancellation of your rehearsal. We can figure it out!

Marriage License Processing

$495

You Get Wedding Vows & Your Certified Marriage Certificate The Same Day!

Vows & Certified Marriage Certificate

  • Your wedding vows (if you want to exchange vows/rings), or you can create your own vows and your marriage license processing.

  • You can obtain your Certified Marriage Certificate on the same day as your marriage.

    This same day service is available for New Jersey residents only.

    You can receive this as a rush service if necessary (for medical reasons, military deployment, etc.) at no additional charge.

  • You can add affordable Photo/Video services to this package.

    If you’re having a simple elopement or just paperwork signing, you can still commemorate this special day with affordable photo/video memories.

  • Simply go to the Elopement page, complete the quick consultation form to check my availability and book your date/time.

  • I can assist you (once you’ve booked me for this service) in finding a location for your elopement or your marriage license signing.

    I can come to you, or you can come to me.

    If I come to you, depending on your location, there may be additional travel fees.

  • You’ll need TWO witnesses present on your special day.

    Unfortunately, I don’t provided witness nor can I serve as your witness.

Elopement Ceremony

$900

10 Guests Only. Travel Not Included.

Add-Ons, Guests, & Witnesses

  • With this specific package, you can include up to 12 guests, excluding the officiant and photo/video team.

  • I can assist you in finding a location for your elopement.

    NOTE: This is not typically part of the wedding officiant’s responsibility, this is a professional courtesy that I extend to my couples.

  • Photo/Video Packages

    You can commemorate your special day with professional affordable photo/video services. Visit my photo/video page to learn more.

    Day-of Coordination

    My Day of Coordination services is ideal if you’d like assistance with planning, vetting vendors and much more.

  • Visit the Elopement page and complete the quick consultation form to check my availability and book a consultation.

Wedding Day Coordination

$1950

With comprehensive wedding day coverage for up to 10 hours, my Day-of Coordination services ensures seamless execution of your wedding vision.

Whether you're planning locally or from out of state, my Day-of Coordination services provides unlimited email and telephone support, weekly check-ins, and expertise to guide you through the planning process.

On wedding day you can rest easy knowing that I handle everything from greeting vendors to distributing final payments and gratuities.

Book a consultation to learn more!