I Do x Two

Serves El Cerrito, CA

35244

Hired 150 times

1 employee

25 years in business

$400

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mon Closed

Tues Closed

Wed Closed

Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fri 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Saundra Anderson
Completed on 6/16/2021

Introduction

First and foremost, congratulations on your engagement!! If you're looking for an experienced officiant/celebrant to create a ceremony uniquely your own, you've found "your person"! I got my start over 10 years ago when I was sworn in as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner for Alameda County, then I went out on my own because civil ceremonies are...well... let's just say they are cookie-cutter. I wanted to work with clients to create a ceremony that they'd enjoy and remember for years to come so I went out on my own. I like to start by scheduling a "get acquainted" call via Google Meets or Zoom call so you can decide if I'm a good fit for you both. I suggest you interview more than one officiant. If we're a "go", we'll sign an agreement, a 50% deposit will be made and your date will then go 'in ink' on my calendar. Happy to share the remaining details during our call. My pricing starts at $400, add-ons depend on what other services you may need ("day of" coordination/photography for INTIMATE sized weddings only), also commute traffic considerations, whether or not you want me there for rehearsal, mileage, tolls and parking, if applicable. Again, congratulations and thanks for your consideration! I hope to hear from you.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Though my pricing starts at $300, the final quote will factor in whether you'd like me at rehearsal, commute time and mileage to/from your wedding venue and bridge toll/parking if applicable. To provide you an accurate quote means I need to know: your wedding date (to check for availability), time of your ceremony (even if just an estimate), city where your wedding will be held. As a military brat (USAF), I offer a military discount as a "thank you" to active duty personnel and to teachers too.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Start with a complimentary consultation--via Google Meets or Zoom.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Served as an Alameda County Deputy Marriage Commissioner, I’m also a Certified Wedding Planner, Graduate Cal State East Bay Wedding Certification Program, 2015.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I love a celebration! I got my start as an Officiant by being sworn in as an Alameda County Deputy Marriage Commissioner, where I presided over civil ceremonies. Prior to that, I planned and event managed both domestic and international corporate events for well known Fortune 500 companies and events in the educational sector for well known non-profits. About 20 years ago, friends began asking me to coordinate their weddings, anniversaries and birthday milestone events.

What types of customers have you worked with?

The diversity of the Bay Area means I’ve worked with a wide variety of clients from different cultures, ethnicities and ideologies. Love, and my clients’ belief in marriage, have been their commonality.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

Recently I worked with one couple to scale a 150-guest wedding planned for the days before CoVid entered into our lives into a 20-person socially distanced outdoor event in Monterey. We successfully integrated remote family and friends via zoom into aspects of their day without losing the intimacy of the moment! From vendor and venue selection to officiating and managing all the aspects of their special day, 10.10.20 is definitely a fond and recent memory. ALL of my clients’ weddings bring an abundance of fond memories. I love what I do.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Interview more than one service professional in a given category and select the one that you most 'connect' with. You'll know who that person is once you've had a chance to meet and talk. Remember: experience is as important as price!!

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Ceremony only: have you obtained your marriage license yet? Intimate Wedding Package--up to 25 people: what "day of" coordination help do you want to delegate to a professional? Have you created a wedding day timeline? Hired a photographer?