Sample Service Agreement For My $550 Wedding Officiant Package
This outlines everything I agree to do when you book your $550 Wedding Ceremony Package with me. It may be changed depending on your wedding ceremony.
Service Agreement between Victoria Meyer and Marry Me In Indy! LLC and The Names of the couple being married.
Marry Me In Indy! agrees to:
Officiate your wedding on
Date: Day, Month, Date, Year
Time: 00:00 AM/PM
Location: Name and Address of Venue.
Attend your rehearsal on
Date: Day, Month, Date, Year
Time: 00:00 AM/PM
Location: Name and Address of Venue
This package includes:
A professionally performed wedding ceremony. I will arrive at least 45 minutes early on the day of your wedding. Complete your marriage license with you and perform the ceremony script of your choosing. You will have an hour to actually get married from the scheduled start time. The ability to accommodate a late start is built into this package.
I will attend your rehearsal. I can either organize and lead your rehearsal or work with who is. This will depend on your venue and if they have a coordinator if you have a wedding planner or a day-of-event coordinator. I will arrive at least 15 minutes early for your rehearsal and you will have an hour past the scheduled start time to rehearse. A rehearsal does not generally take a full hour. Every situation is different. The rehearsal is to make sure you are comfortable going into your wedding day. We will do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable.
*If you do not know the date and scheduled start time of your rehearsal, please let me know the date and approximate time so that I can block four hours of time around the possible start times until you are able to confirm the details with your venue. If your venue thinks it may be on a different DAY - or if that’s even a possibility, let me know, I will block those dates and times on my calendar as well.
You will have a personalized wedding ceremony script. This is different for every couple. I provide everything you need to create a wedding ceremony yourself online for free, including pre-written wedding ceremony scripts. Every couple having a formal wedding ceremony is welcome to use those tools to create and edit their own ceremony any way they want it. This package includes me helping you to personalize your ceremony.
*A personalized ceremony can be different for every couple. Some couples want to write their own ceremony with my professional input and have me perform it. Not every officiant is open to that. I want you to have the ceremony you want to have and nobody knows what that is better than you.
*Some couples just want a nice ceremony and hire a professional to make sure it goes off without a hitch. It’s OK to say that the party is more important than the ceremony! I’m not offended by that. I specialize in that. These couples hire a professional to perform a ceremony trusting everything will run smoothly and they will be legally married in the end. I have questions that I ask each couple that helps me to narrow down your best options. It makes the process quick and easy.
*Some couples want a more collaborative personalized ceremony. They want me to tell their love story. They want special unity ceremonies or ceremony elements. They want to have a lot of input in their wedding ceremony but want professional guidance. I can help you narrow down your wedding ceremony options and personalize them for you. I can do research to create something unique for you based on your own interests. This service is very popular for formal weddings taking place outside a church but still, needs religious elements to find a balance that makes their family happy.
What’s not included. I am very happy to be as excited about your wedding ceremony and wedding ceremony script as you are, however, there are some things that I no longer offer. I am open and genuinely interested in every religion and how each person relates to God. I am open to all people and I support each couple in any way they choose to get married. That does not mean that I’m the best person to marry you. I want you to understand that I’m an online ordained minister and experienced professional wedding officiant. I have a very strong Christian background but I am neither a religious person nor associated with any mainline church, therefore, I have chosen not to perform certain religious ceremonies. They include:
Full Christian ceremonies. I specialize in secular and mildly religious, non-denominational ceremonies. If you are looking for a Christian ceremony with a bible-based sermon and/or holy communion, please find an actual pastor. I’m very happy to include prayers, blessings, bible readings, and Christian unity ceremonies in your wedding ceremony. I also regularly mix Christian and Jewish elements into wedding ceremonies for couples. I LOVE that. I respect religion enough not to pretend to be something I’m not.
Pagan ceremonies. I am not a pagan. I do not know a lot about paganism. I am happy to perform modified handfastings and wedding ceremonies with pagan elements (I have some GREAT scripts!) but if you want a full Pagan wedding ceremony with the calling in of the elements and traditional wording, please find a person more suited to do that. I can act the part but I don’t feel like I can provide an authentic experience.
Communication
Meetings. These can be in person or via video chat. Generally, what works best for most couples is to have the first meeting is in person and the second meeting as a phone call. You can decide what’s best for you. In-person meetings are held in my office on Monument Circle. Zoom has made meetings so much easier! If you never want a meeting that’s OK too! Everything can be, and often is, accomplished by email. Every couple and every wedding is different.
Communication is incredibly important to me. It is my goal to respond immediately or as soon as possible. Life is not perfect. If I receive an email and cannot respond immediately, I will let you know when I can.
I use a scheduling app that keeps my business on track. It includes a messaging service. It’s like email, but it doesn’t have all the functions of email. I can’t put two emails into one account and you can’t send attachments. I use Google document set to share/edit for your ceremony and you can edit the document any way you like - either directly or with the comment function. It works really well for most couples and we can bring up the document on a tablet or phone at any time. If you want to both be copied on correspondence, we can start a regular email chain. If you prefer not to use Google Docs, you are welcome to use another format and email it to me as an attachment. I use victorialmeyer@gmail.com for my correspondence.
It is optimal if we can maintain one email chain in one place if at all possible. Thank you!! My scheduling app accepts and keeps track of payments and sends automatic receipts.
Phone Calls. I request we schedule phone calls so you can have my full attention and I can be prepared to answer any questions you might have. It can be as simple as texting and asking if it’s a good time to talk. If it isn’t I will let you know when is. My phone number is (317)403-7379. I’m a full-time wedding officiant and spend many workdays in my office performing quick civil ceremonies. I’m also a mom. Your call is important but I might be busy!
Texting. You can text me at any time. (317)403-7379. My regular hours are 8 - 8 daily and my phone is set to “do not disturb” at other times. I won’t hear your text, but it probably won’t take me too long to see it. If you text or email outside those hours, it may take time for me to get back to you. If you text me at a crazy hour of the night and I see it right away, I’ll text back right away, otherwise, I will probably wait until after 8 am so I don’t wake anyone. You can let me know it’s OK to text you back at weird hours and I’m happy to do so.
Social Media Messages. Please don’t send me messages through the private messenger functions on Facebook or Instagram. It’s easier to keep track of all of our conversations if we stick to email and texting. One email chain is perfect!
Legal marriage and your marriage license. Each couple must obtain their own marriage license in accordance with Indiana state laws. I maintain a website with an excellent overview of how to get married in Indiana. I’m regularly in the Marion County Clerk’s office and am familiar with the procedures of the surrounding counties. You can view that website here: https://howtogetmarriedinindy.com/.
We can complete your marriage license at your rehearsal, on the day of your wedding, or any time leading up to your wedding. If you are already legally married in secret - or not, I’m very happy to perform a formal wedding ceremony for you and keep your secret. You may be planning your wedding for over a year and halfway through realize you need to be legally married for a really good reason. We can arrange to have you come by my office and have a quick “I do” and signature. This is a very common occurrence.
I am happy to return your marriage license for you after your wedding. If the license was issued in Marion County, I will return the license for you in person and mail you two certified copies. If the license was issued in another county, I’m happy to mail it for you. You are always welcome and encouraged to return your own marriage license in person whenever possible.
I will be the person officiating your wedding. I will not subcontract your wedding to anyone else.
If there is an emergency and I will be physically unable to perform your wedding you will be notified immediately and I will do everything within my power to find a suitable replacement to perform the already agreed upon ceremony. If I am unable to find a replacement, you will still have the agreed-upon ceremony to use any way you wish.
An “emergency” is a last-minute occurrence. If an emergency should occur, your ceremony document should already be complete and fully detailed that close to your wedding day and anyone should be able to pick it up and perform it. If I am unable to find a replacement I will also refund the $400 balance.
Fees. This formal wedding ceremony package is $550. A $150 non-refundable payment is required to save your date and time. This payment covers all administrative time involved in correspondence, meetings, and writing your ceremony. The $400 balance is due 30 days before your wedding day. If you pay the $400 balance early, the balance is refundable if you cancel your wedding more than 30 days before your scheduled wedding day.
The $550 fee is for weddings performed in the greater Indianapolis area - within a 1-hour drive from my home in zip code 46037. If I have to travel farther, additional fees may apply.
$150 Non-refundable payment received on:
$400 Balance received on:
My payment policy is published on my website here: https://www.itsallabouttheceremony.com/payment-policy.html
Payment policies can change. My full payment policy as of this correspondence is:
Payment Policy For Marry Me In Indy! LLC
Marry Me In Indy! agrees to:
Officiate your wedding on
Date: Day, Month, Date, Year
Time: 00:00 AM/PM
Location: Name and Address of Venue.
Attend your rehearsal on
Date: Day, Month, Date, Year
Time: 00:00 AM/PM
Location: Name and Address of Venue
This package includes:
A professionally performed wedding ceremony. I will arrive at least 45 minutes early on the day of your wedding. Complete your marriage license with you and perform the ceremony script of your choosing. You will have an hour to actually get married from the scheduled start time. The ability to accommodate a late start is built into this package.
I will attend your rehearsal. I can either organize and lead your rehearsal or work with who is. This will depend on your venue and if they have a coordinator if you have a wedding planner or a day-of-event coordinator. I will arrive at least 15 minutes early for your rehearsal and you will have an hour past the scheduled start time to rehearse. A rehearsal does not generally take a full hour. Every situation is different. The rehearsal is to make sure you are comfortable going into your wedding day. We will do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable.
*If you do not know the date and scheduled start time of your rehearsal, please let me know the date and approximate time so that I can block four hours of time around the possible start times until you are able to confirm the details with your venue. If your venue thinks it may be on a different DAY - or if that’s even a possibility, let me know, I will block those dates and times on my calendar as well.
You will have a personalized wedding ceremony script. This is different for every couple. I provide everything you need to create a wedding ceremony yourself online for free, including pre-written wedding ceremony scripts. Every couple having a formal wedding ceremony is welcome to use those tools to create and edit their own ceremony any way they want it. This package includes me helping you to personalize your ceremony.
*A personalized ceremony can be different for every couple. Some couples want to write their own ceremony with my professional input and have me perform it. Not every officiant is open to that. I want you to have the ceremony you want to have and nobody knows what that is better than you.
*Some couples just want a nice ceremony and hire a professional to make sure it goes off without a hitch. It’s OK to say that the party is more important than the ceremony! I’m not offended by that. I specialize in that. These couples hire a professional to perform a ceremony trusting everything will run smoothly and they will be legally married in the end. I have questions that I ask each couple that helps me to narrow down your best options. It makes the process quick and easy.
*Some couples want a more collaborative personalized ceremony. They want me to tell their love story. They want special unity ceremonies or ceremony elements. They want to have a lot of input in their wedding ceremony but want professional guidance. I can help you narrow down your wedding ceremony options and personalize them for you. I can do research to create something unique for you based on your own interests. This service is very popular for formal weddings taking place outside a church but still, needs religious elements to find a balance that makes their family happy.
What’s not included. I am very happy to be as excited about your wedding ceremony and wedding ceremony script as you are, however, there are some things that I no longer offer. I am open and genuinely interested in every religion and how each person relates to God. I am open to all people and I support each couple in any way they choose to get married. That does not mean that I’m the best person to marry you. I want you to understand that I’m an online ordained minister and experienced professional wedding officiant. I have a very strong Christian background but I am neither a religious person nor associated with any mainline church, therefore, I have chosen not to perform certain religious ceremonies. They include:
Full Christian ceremonies. I specialize in secular and mildly religious, non-denominational ceremonies. If you are looking for a Christian ceremony with a bible-based sermon and/or holy communion, please find an actual pastor. I’m very happy to include prayers, blessings, bible readings, and Christian unity ceremonies in your wedding ceremony. I also regularly mix Christian and Jewish elements into wedding ceremonies for couples. I LOVE that. I respect religion enough not to pretend to be something I’m not.
Pagan ceremonies. I am not a pagan. I do not know a lot about paganism. I am happy to perform modified handfastings and wedding ceremonies with pagan elements (I have some GREAT scripts!) but if you want a full Pagan wedding ceremony with the calling in of the elements and traditional wording, please find a person more suited to do that. I can act the part but I don’t feel like I can provide an authentic experience.
Communication
Meetings. These can be in person or via video chat. Generally, what works best for most couples is to have the first meeting is in person and the second meeting as a phone call. You can decide what’s best for you. In-person meetings are held in my office on Monument Circle. Zoom has made meetings so much easier! If you never want a meeting that’s OK too! Everything can be, and often is, accomplished by email. Every couple and every wedding is different.
Communication is incredibly important to me. It is my goal to respond immediately or as soon as possible. Life is not perfect. If I receive an email and cannot respond immediately, I will let you know when I can.
I use a scheduling app that keeps my business on track. It includes a messaging service. It’s like email, but it doesn’t have all the functions of email. I can’t put two emails into one account and you can’t send attachments. I use Google document set to share/edit for your ceremony and you can edit the document any way you like - either directly or with the comment function. It works really well for most couples and we can bring up the document on a tablet or phone at any time. If you want to both be copied on correspondence, we can start a regular email chain. If you prefer not to use Google Docs, you are welcome to use another format and email it to me as an attachment. I use victorialmeyer@gmail.com for my correspondence.
It is optimal if we can maintain one email chain in one place if at all possible. Thank you!! My scheduling app accepts and keeps track of payments and sends automatic receipts.
Phone Calls. I request we schedule phone calls so you can have my full attention and I can be prepared to answer any questions you might have. It can be as simple as texting and asking if it’s a good time to talk. If it isn’t I will let you know when is. My phone number is (317)403-7379. I’m a full-time wedding officiant and spend many workdays in my office performing quick civil ceremonies. I’m also a mom. Your call is important but I might be busy!
Texting. You can text me at any time. (317)403-7379. My regular hours are 8 - 8 daily and my phone is set to “do not disturb” at other times. I won’t hear your text, but it probably won’t take me too long to see it. If you text or email outside those hours, it may take time for me to get back to you. If you text me at a crazy hour of the night and I see it right away, I’ll text back right away, otherwise, I will probably wait until after 8 am so I don’t wake anyone. You can let me know it’s OK to text you back at weird hours and I’m happy to do so.
Social Media Messages. Please don’t send me messages through the private messenger functions on Facebook or Instagram. It’s easier to keep track of all of our conversations if we stick to email and texting. One email chain is perfect!
Legal marriage and your marriage license. Each couple must obtain their own marriage license in accordance with Indiana state laws. I maintain a website with an excellent overview of how to get married in Indiana. I’m regularly in the Marion County Clerk’s office and am familiar with the procedures of the surrounding counties. You can view that website here: https://howtogetmarriedinindy.com/.
We can complete your marriage license at your rehearsal, on the day of your wedding, or any time leading up to your wedding. If you are already legally married in secret - or not, I’m very happy to perform a formal wedding ceremony for you and keep your secret. You may be planning your wedding for over a year and halfway through realize you need to be legally married for a really good reason. We can arrange to have you come by my office and have a quick “I do” and signature. This is a very common occurrence.
I am happy to return your marriage license for you after your wedding. If the license was issued in Marion County, I will return the license for you in person and mail you two certified copies. If the license was issued in another county, I’m happy to mail it for you. You are always welcome and encouraged to return your own marriage license in person whenever possible.
I will be the person officiating your wedding. I will not subcontract your wedding to anyone else.
If there is an emergency and I will be physically unable to perform your wedding you will be notified immediately and I will do everything within my power to find a suitable replacement to perform the already agreed upon ceremony. If I am unable to find a replacement, you will still have the agreed-upon ceremony to use any way you wish.
An “emergency” is a last-minute occurrence. If an emergency should occur, your ceremony document should already be complete and fully detailed that close to your wedding day and anyone should be able to pick it up and perform it. If I am unable to find a replacement I will also refund the $400 balance.
Fees. This formal wedding ceremony package is $550. A $150 non-refundable payment is required to save your date and time. This payment covers all administrative time involved in correspondence, meetings, and writing your ceremony. The $400 balance is due 30 days before your wedding day. If you pay the $400 balance early, the balance is refundable if you cancel your wedding more than 30 days before your scheduled wedding day.
The $550 fee is for weddings performed in the greater Indianapolis area - within a 1-hour drive from my home in zip code 46037. If I have to travel farther, additional fees may apply.
$150 Non-refundable payment received on:
$400 Balance received on:
My payment policy is published on my website here: https://www.itsallabouttheceremony.com/payment-policy.html
Payment policies can change. My full payment policy as of this correspondence is:
Payment Policy For Marry Me In Indy! LLC
- Elope Indiana!, Indianapolis Wedding Officiant Services, and Get Married Today in Indy! are part of Marry Me In Indy! LLC.
- Your payment will show up as Marry Me In Indy! LLC.
- Payments online are processed via Credit/Debit cards through Square.
- Payments made in person or over the phone are processed through Square.
- For services less than $350, payment is due in full at the time of booking.
- Full refunds are available if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled appointment. (30 days or earlier before your scheduled date.)
- EXCEPT Appointments booked on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday. Those appointments are subject to a $100 non-refundable retainer.
- For appointments scheduled within 30 days of your appointment, full refunds are available upon cancellation.
- $50 Quickie appointments can be refunded if canceled within 24 hours. If you do not arrive for your pre-paid appointment on time, you forfeit your payment. You can always make same-day appointments and pay cash. Contact me, we can always reschedule if needed.
- $80 Budget Elopements can be refunded by Marry Me In Indy! LLC at any time due to bad weather. You can cancel up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. Payment is forfeited if you do not arrive within your 30-minute appointment.
- $400 Formal Wedding Packages require a $150 non-refundable payment/retainer to save your date and time and cover administrative fees. The $250 Balance is due 30 days before your wedding day and, if paid early, is refundable up until 30 days before your wedding day.
- $550 Formal Wedding Packages require a $150 non-refundable payment/retainer to save your date and time and cover administrative fees. The $400 balance is due 30 days before your wedding day and, if paid early, is refundable up until 30 days before your wedding day.
- Victoria Meyer and Marry Me In Indy! LLC does not assume any financial liability greater than the cost of services.
- In cases of Force majeure - Such as fire, flood, tornado, or worldwide pandemic that forces the government to shut down or limit your wedding- I will do my very best to reschedule services when it is a more suitable time to do so, doing my best to work with your other vendors to find a date and time that works best for most. I go forward with the assumption that you still intend to be legally married and that I am the person you hired to legally marry you. Legal marriages can happen without guests or a reception. If you choose to no longer utilize the agreed-upon services - be they legal or to perform a formal ceremony if you are already legally married - you forfeit any payment already made.
