How much would it cost for a pastor to marry a couple in his office?
My fiancee as well as we longed for to get tied together shortly though do not wish to get tied together during the justice house. How most would it be if we would only go as well as have the clergyman or priest do it for us in their office?
August 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
You’d have to pay the fee for your state for the marriage license. If you regularly attend the church, there will likely not be hardly any fee for a small ceremony especially if you can’t afford it. Some churches like the Roman Catholic church require premaritial counseling which could also be a small less than 60 dollar fee.
I’d guess total for everything, 40-200 dollars.
August 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
A pastor may not charge to officiate a wedding ceremony in his office… ask them!
I’d offer at least $100. for their time …
Heads up – You might have to go thru pre-marriage counseling + have a couple of friends with you to act as witnesses during the ceremony .
-congrats!
August 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
State marriage license links below.
Remember, you will need witnesses for your ‘office’ wedding. The fee is either set by the church for a private wedding ($25-100 is usual) or it is a ‘gratuity’ (present) to the pastor, and they will tell you the cost.
August 30th, 2009 at 10:41 am
It depends on where you are, go thru the websites in that area and get some prices. I know here it ranges from $50.00 to $350.00 depends on who does it and what you are willing to pay.