Important Moments Officiant Services

Serves Petaluma, CA

35244

Hired 63 times

3 employees

23 years in business

$300

5.0

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

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Hours

Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

WILLIAM WARD
Completed on 11/9/2021

Introduction

Hi, Important Moments is an officiant service based in the Bay Area. We cater to be exceptional communicators who emphasize the importance of customer satisfaction. We believe it is a must to have a personal connection with the couple’s from start to finish. The goal of Important Moments is to create a unique and memorable ceremony by incorporating any specialty, enhearten words, inspired with creativity, warmth, gentle humor, tailored to your desires and interests. If you are looking for a spiritual, traditional, nontraditional, interfaith, or secular ceremony, we work with couples in all compacities. We also specialize in Elopements, Baby Dedications, Vow Renewal, Funeral, and Memorial ceremonies that are also celebrated. We understand, the family contributes to a strong marriage foundation, and we like to include family members (Father’s, Mother's, Children, Grandparents) and at times Friends or Co-workers, in the ceremony by incorporating specialty ceremonies such as the “Salt Covenant”, “Unity Candle Lighting”, “Rose Exchange”, “Vow Exchange”, “Unity Cord Braid”, “Unity Sand”, “Coin and Veil”, “Cord and Veil”, “Jumping the Broom”, and “Breaking the glass”. Our trained wedding official William Ward loves what he does, and he treats each ceremony as if it is a work of art. When it comes to style and vibe, William knows how to adapt to the memorable event. William offers his expertise and abundant resources. He has a Bachelor's Degree in theology, and he has experience from being a former pastor. If you envision a unique ceremony that captures your attention, passion, joy, and journey together, William is dedicated to satisfying your dream.

Q&A

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

My standard officiation services start at $300.00 and the travel fee is $75.00 within 50 miles of the venue. Outside of the 50-mile radius, the travel fee will change. *Please remember that if I am traveling up to 3 hours; please ask about further distances and destination weddings, because the travel fee is $50.00 per 25 miles. It is $100.00 additional for holiday ceremonies. If there is a request for the officiant to be present at the wedding rehearsal, the rehearsal fee is $100.00 and an additional travel fee of $75.00, due to it being a different day for rendering service.

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

We'll start with a phone, and if needed a 45-minute follow-up Zoom consultation to get acquainted, discuss the details of services to be rendered, and answer any questions. The Agreement and Payment Link will be emailed. Payment for services must be paid in full before your Initial Session. You will receive Onboarding Instructions via email once the Agreement and Payment have been received. All other details regarding these services will be listed in the Agreement.

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

I am a former pastor in the Pittsburg, Ca area and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, from A Ray Of Hope Theological Seminary and Bible College. I was ordained in 1997, at the St. Matthews Baptist Church in Livermore, Ca. I have preformed wedding in and outside of the state of California.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

When I was ministering, I would get several request to do various types of services and I enjoyed doing all of them.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have traveled to different states in the U.S. and I have provided exceptional service. I have been hired to do couples counselings, weddings, renewal of vows, memorial services for those who have passed on, baby dedications-(blessings), new home or lived-in home blessings, and business blessings.

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

I officiated a wedding on a yacht, as we cruised the San Francisco bay area. The ceremony took place outside on the yacht, with over 200 attending. The wedding took 1 hour, but the cruse took 2 hours. What a great event it was and the couple was pleased with the service.

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

Speak with different service providers and find one that you feel comfortable working with. Also, get someone that listens to what you want and not what they want. It's your memories that you want to have and to have it YOUR way, for YOUR day.

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

* What do YOU want the officiant to wear or does it matter. * Are there any special things, YOU want the officiant to say or do during the ceremony. * What time of day will the ceremony start and is there a certain person the officiant needs to meet with. * Do YOU or don't YOU want the mention of God in the ceremony.