Contract for wedding officiant services

* FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE (choose one ceremony type/fee)

__ Ceremony Only, $250** ($125 Non-refundable Deposit (1/2 down); $125 Balance)
__ Ceremony & Rehearsal, $350** ($175 Non-refundable Deposit (1/2 down); $175Balance)
__ Elopement Ceremony, $200 ($100 Non-refundable Deposit (1/2 down); $100 Balance)
Following services are provided under the terms of this agreement:
*Initial consultation
*2 hours Consultations by phone, Email or in-person with Couple to discuss ceremony details.
*Arrival at least 45 minute prior to the scheduled ceremony time in order to complete the paperwork and obtain signatures
on the marriage license.
*Performance of wedding ceremony to Couple in a professional and respectful manner, on the date, time and location of
ceremony listed within this agreement and in accordance with the ceremony planned by the Couple.
*Officiant retains the right to edit the ceremony in case of redundancy and/or inappropriate wording. Officiant reserves the
right to refuse any service that he is not comfortable performing, at which time a partial refund may be made to the couple.
*Rate includes travel within 30 minutes of zip code 80127 to the ceremony location
*The couple may use my likeness in any photograph, videos, or other recording media in any manner for any purpose they
wish. Likewise, the couple gives permission to Grace & Glory services to use their likeness in at least one photograph for
marketing purposes.
I will provide the following additional services for the fees listed below, under the terms of this
agreement:
*Holiday Fee, $50 (additional each for ceremony and/or rehearsal held on holidays)
(Holidays: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of
July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).
Yes__ No__
*Travel Fee (additional travel exceeding 30 min. time)
30-60 minutes: $20 or 60+ minutes: $50 Yes__ No__
*Consultation time with the couple, beyond the included 2 hours, is billed at $25 per hour.
*Pre-marriage and Relationship guidance counseling, billed at $ 50 per hour.
*Cancellation of services is billed as the initial deposit ($100, $125, $175)

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Couple agrees to pay a non-refundable 50% deposit of the total fee as a booking fee to reserve a date and time and to contract
work on creating the ceremony. In case of a breach of Couple's obligations under this contract, the deposit/booking fee is non-
refundable, not as punishment, but as compensation for the breach of obligations upon which Officiant relied.
Couple may pay the non-refundable booking fee/deposit with cash, check, cashier's check,). Please make all checks payable to
Ian Hughes and mail to: Pastor Ian Hughes, Grace & Glory Services, 11271 W Swarthmore Pl. Littleton, Co 80127 or pay in
person during initial consultation. Upon return of this contract and receipt of booking fee/deposit, Officiant will reserve the
time and date agreed upon to perform Couple's wedding ceremony. Couple understands that their date is not reserved until
Officiant receives both the contract and 50% non-refundable deposit.
Couple understands that if final payment is not received prior to their wedding, the ceremony may be cancelled and the
deposit/booking fee will not be refunded. For any payment that is dishonored by the financial institution for any reason,
Couple agrees to pay an additional charge of $50.00 to Officiant.
PAYMENT BALANCE
The contract balance must be paid in full 2 (two) weeks prior to the date of the wedding ceremony (by cash, check, cashier's
check). Please make all checks payable to Ian Hughes and mail to: Pastor Ian Hughes, Grace & Glory Services, 11271 W.
Swarthmore Pl., Littleton, Co 80127. Couple acknowledges that if the account is not paid in full by that date, Officiant is not
obligated to perform their wedding.
COUPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Couple agrees to be available to the Officiant for whatever purpose deemed necessary for the completion of the written
ceremony.
Couple agrees to have all specific wedding details pertaining to the ceremony that involves the Officiant, and vows, if writing
their own, to the Officiant no later than 2 (two) weeks prior to the service.
Couple agrees that if a rehearsal dinner is not requested when booking, a rehearsal dinner is not guaranteed if requested at a
later date. (Officiant will make every effort to work with couple to find a time to hold a rehearsal.)
Couple shall purchase items needed to perform the ceremony (unity candles, sand, roses, etc.) unless previously stated.
Couple will obtain a valid marriage license and present it to Officiant prior to the wedding ceremony.
Couple will supply detailed directions to rehearsal and ceremony locations at least 2 (two) weeks prior to set date.
Information may be provided in person, via email, or sent in written form via the postal services.
Couple will pay Officiant's admission or parking fees associated with wedding venue.
Couple agrees to acknowledge the services being provided by Officiant in a dignified and respectful manner, and if there is any
discrepancy or concern regarding services received, Couple must contact Officiant in order for the parties involved to reach a
mutually acceptable resolution.
Couple agrees to not post negative reviews of Officiant on the Internet or elsewhere or to make negative verbal or written
statements about Officiant until all efforts to resolve said discrepancy have been exhausted.

MARRIAGE LICENSE
For a legal marriage to take place, Couple must obtain a valid marriage license in the state where the ceremony will take
place. The marriage license needs to be presented to Officiant at least 15 minutes BEFORE the ceremony. Failure to have a
valid license means that Officiant cannot perform a legal marriage ceremony and is under no obligation to do so. Officiant
may at his discretion , perform a symbolic ceremony, which will have no legal merit, and perform another ceremony in private
for the couple once the legal documents are presented, for an additional fee.
Two adult witnesses also are required to be present. Officiant will mail the license to the appropriate clerk's office within7
business days of the wedding ceremony.


CEREMONY AND REHEARSAL TIMES AND OVERAGE FEE
Couple and wedding party must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled rehearsal time. Officiant allows for a 1 (one) hour
block of time per rehearsal. If more time is needed due to a late start, and if Officiant is available, then a fee of $15 per each
additional 15 minutes beyond the hour allotted will be charged until the rehearsal is finished. Couple understands that the
overage fee must be paid immediately after the rehearsal is concluded.
Officiant and Couple agree to arrive at the wedding location listed on the contract at the agreed upon time for
Couple's wedding ceremony. Couple understands that they must adhere to these times. Weddings do not always go as planned,
but Officiant can accommodate weddings that start (or end) later than scheduled only as Officiant's schedule permits.
Officiant allows for a 1 (one) hour block of time per wedding to give Couple plenty of time and give room for unexpected
delays. If more time is needed, and if Officiant is available, then a fee of $15 per each additional 15 minutes beyond the hour
allotted will be charged until the ceremony is finished. Couple understands that the overage fee must be paid immediately
after the wedding is concluded. Officiant cannot and will not be late for any wedding booked after Couple's. This applies to
Couple's wedding as well, except for extenuating situations listed above. Overage fees are waived in the event of an actual
emergency. An emergency is defined as a catastrophic event or act of God.



DATE CHANGE BY COUPLE
If Couple needs to change the wedding date or time, and Officiant is available on the new date, Officiant will simply change
the date and re-reserve it under the new date. If Officiant is unable to officiate the ceremony on the new date, and
consultation has taken place, and Couple has received a draft of the ceremony, the full contracted amount is due to
Officiant(minus travel and holiday fees). If Officiant is unable to officiate the ceremony on the new date, and consultation
has taken place, the booking fee/deposit is forfeited and Officiant is relieved of all responsibilities set forth in this contract.
Couple MUST contact Officiant immediately if there are any changes in rehearsal/ceremony times or locations! If Couple
fails to communicate changes and Officiant arrives according to contract time, Couple is still responsible to pay for
Officiant's services.
If Couple changes the time or date of the scheduled ceremony without Officiant s consent, Officiant reserves the right to
cancel her performance of or participation in the ceremony, and shall in no way be held responsible or liable in any manner
for such non-performance.

CANCELLATION BY COUPLE
If for any reason Couple decides not to use the services of Officiant after payment of the non-refundable deposit, Couple must
inform the Officiant, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the wedding date in order to release Couple from this
contract. If Couple properly notifies Officiant of cancellation after Couple and Officiant have had a consultation and a draft
of the ceremony has been presented to Couple, 80% of the total amount of this contract (minus travel and holiday fees) must
be paid to Officiant. If Couple properly notifies Officiant of cancellation before the ceremony draft has been presented to
Couple, but after consultation has taken place, 70% of the total amount of this contract must be paid to Officiant. If Couple
notifies Officiant of cancellation before consultation has taken place, the Couple will forfeit the 50% non-refundable
deposit/booking fee, not as punishment, but as compensation for a breach of the Couple's obligations under the contract upon
which Officiant relied.

If Couple cancels the wedding or Officiant's services within 30 calendar days of the contracted wedding date, Couple agrees to
pay the full contract fee (minus travel and holiday fees) to Officiant.



OFFICIANT UNABLE TO PERFORM
In the unlikely event that Officiant is unable to perform the ceremony due to illness, hospitalization, family emergency,
transportation breakdown, or any other unforeseeable causes, Officiant will make every possible attempt to notify the couple,
and will attempt to find a substitute Officiant who will provide the same level of service. In the unlikely event that a
replacement cannot be found, then Officiant will make a full refund of the fees pre-paid by the Couple and Officiant is relieved
of all responsibilities set forth in this contract. Couple agrees that the refund will be the full extent of damages they are
entitled to, and Officiant or any persons affiliated with Officiant, will NOT be held liable for any damages (including
punitive) due to the non-performance of the ceremony.

TERMINATION CLAUSE
Disruption of the ceremony due to unruly actions or disorderly conduct from Couple and/or guests is a breach of contract
and may incur termination of services. Couple agrees that Officiant will NOT be held liable for any damages (including
punitive) due to the non-performance of the ceremony in these circumstances, and that Couple is not entitled to any refund of
fees already paid to Officiant.

AGREEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
This agreement is valid for the wedding service for the place and date stated above. All parties agree that this agreement and
any attachments constitute the entire agreement between Couple and Officiant relating to the officiating of the ceremony,
and may not be modified except in writing signed by both parties. No other representation or promises have been made except
those that are set out in this agreement stated above. No verbal, non-written, or other informal agreement shall apply or be
held binding to either party. This Agreement shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Colorado
THIS CONTRACT, IS CONSIDERED BY ALL PARTIES WITHIN TO BE LEGAL AND BINDING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND ALL SHALL ABIDE
BY THE AGREED UPON TERMS.

Bride-to-be_________________________________ Date_____________________

Groom-to-be__________________________________ Date_____________________


Officiant___________________________________ Date_____________________