| Ordained and licensed to officiate ceremonies in VA, MD, and DC. |
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
What happens at our first meeting: Prior to our meeting I will email you a "wedding prep" form to fill
out. This form provides me all the basic information I need to know about you and your betrothed,
your families, the wedding party, the venue etc.
At our meeting I take time to get to know you and find out what you want in your ceremony (if you
even know). We'll share ideas and I'll make suggestions to take home with you.
After our meeting, I will send you a Letter of Agreement.
Do we sign a contract with you: Yes, I do ask that we enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA).
Do you require a deposit? Yes, I ask a 50% deposit (of the total fees) when you sign the LOA. The
remaining 50% is due two weeks before your wedding date.
What happens after we sign the LOA and send you the deposit? When I receive the signed LOA and
your deposit, I will send you:
ceremony, I can include ceremony samples from your specific faith tradition.
You can mix and match parts of the wedding ceremonies and readings to create a ceremony that
meets your needs. Or, choose a wedding ceremony of your choice.
As the wedding draws close, I will work with you to finalize the wedding ceremony content and
details about the rehearsal (if required) and wedding.
What is included in the wedding fee? The wedding fee includes:
What kind of ceremonies do you perform? I perform traditional, contemporary, religious, spiritual,
interfaith, cross-cultural, secular, and civil wedding ceremonies.
The ceremonies I perform fall into the following categories:
marriage licenses information in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
What do you wear during the wedding ceremony? I can wear a suit and tie or a suite with a clerical
collar. I can also wear full clergy vestments (black robe or white alb with a stole). It is up to you.
When do you arrive for the ceremony? I arrive no later than 30 minutes before the ceremony. Prior
to the ceremony I will run through a checklist of items (rings, flowers, marriage license, etc.) to make
sure everything is in place and make any last minute adjustments to the ceremony as needed.
Is premarital counseling required - do you provide premarital counseling? No, it is not required, but
it is available. Please see my section on premarital counseling?
Will you need a microphone for the ceremony…what is your presentation style? My style is
professional yet relaxed. No, I normally don't require a microphone, but there are exceptions
depending on the venue. As a professional public speaker I bring that extra stage presence to the
ceremony. Your ceremony will be heard clearly by everyone.
What happens if you can’t make the ceremony? I have missed only one wedding due to a family
medical emergency. In the rare event that I cannot make the ceremony, there are several clergy who
can step in.
Please contact me for any other questions.
What happens at our first meeting: Prior to our meeting I will email you a "wedding prep" form to fill
out. This form provides me all the basic information I need to know about you and your betrothed,
your families, the wedding party, the venue etc.
At our meeting I take time to get to know you and find out what you want in your ceremony (if you
even know). We'll share ideas and I'll make suggestions to take home with you.
After our meeting, I will send you a Letter of Agreement.
Do we sign a contract with you: Yes, I do ask that we enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA).
Do you require a deposit? Yes, I ask a 50% deposit (of the total fees) when you sign the LOA. The
remaining 50% is due two weeks before your wedding date.
What happens after we sign the LOA and send you the deposit? When I receive the signed LOA and
your deposit, I will send you:
- Four basic wedding ceremonies - each different in its tone and content
- A set of Bible scripture verses
- A set of wedding readings (contemporary & traditional)
- A set of blessing and benedictions (religious and non-religious)
- A set of wedding traditions to consider
ceremony, I can include ceremony samples from your specific faith tradition.
You can mix and match parts of the wedding ceremonies and readings to create a ceremony that
meets your needs. Or, choose a wedding ceremony of your choice.
As the wedding draws close, I will work with you to finalize the wedding ceremony content and
details about the rehearsal (if required) and wedding.
What is included in the wedding fee? The wedding fee includes:
- One comprehensive ceremony content planning meeting (in-person or by telephone)
- Telephone consultations, as needed, prior to the ceremony
- Performing the wedding ceremony
- Signing and submitting your marriage license to the appropriate judicatory
What kind of ceremonies do you perform? I perform traditional, contemporary, religious, spiritual,
interfaith, cross-cultural, secular, and civil wedding ceremonies.
The ceremonies I perform fall into the following categories:
- Religious, traditional Christian ceremony: A traditional Christian ceremony with prayers,
scripture readings, closing with a Christian blessing and benediction - Non-Religious, traditional ceremony: A traditional language ceremony but with no reference to
God; no prayers; alternative readings instead of Bible verses; and a non-religious blessing - Contemporary, non-religious ceremony: A ceremony using everyday language, contemporary
readings, and a non-religious blessing. This ceremony can be spiritual or secular - Secular/Non-Religious ceremony: This is self-explanatory
- God-lite ceremony content: This is not a separate wedding ceremony in and of itself. It is when
religious language (references to God), or a prayer, scripture reading, and/or a religious
blessing/benediction is added to one of the non-religious ceremonies referenced above - Interfaith and cross-cultural ceremonies: This is a customized ceremony that incorporates
elements from the faith and/or cultural/ethnic backgrounds of the bride and groom.
marriage licenses information in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
What do you wear during the wedding ceremony? I can wear a suit and tie or a suite with a clerical
collar. I can also wear full clergy vestments (black robe or white alb with a stole). It is up to you.
When do you arrive for the ceremony? I arrive no later than 30 minutes before the ceremony. Prior
to the ceremony I will run through a checklist of items (rings, flowers, marriage license, etc.) to make
sure everything is in place and make any last minute adjustments to the ceremony as needed.
Is premarital counseling required - do you provide premarital counseling? No, it is not required, but
it is available. Please see my section on premarital counseling?
Will you need a microphone for the ceremony…what is your presentation style? My style is
professional yet relaxed. No, I normally don't require a microphone, but there are exceptions
depending on the venue. As a professional public speaker I bring that extra stage presence to the
ceremony. Your ceremony will be heard clearly by everyone.
What happens if you can’t make the ceremony? I have missed only one wedding due to a family
medical emergency. In the rare event that I cannot make the ceremony, there are several clergy who
can step in.
Please contact me for any other questions.
| Contact Jeff Maszal at jeff@weddingceremoniesbyjeff.com or 703.980.1677 |
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