Your Wedding Minister

Serves Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

35244

Hired 52 times

1 employee

33 years in business

$375

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Doreene Hamilton
Completed on 4/28/2021

Introduction

I create a beautiful ceremony that speaks to you, not just words you have heard before. A ceremony that is light, beautiful, meaningful, and memorable. I work with all belief systems. I serve all couples in Love. PS: I do not provide the wedding license. I love weddings. The opportunity to help two individuals come together as one to build a life is powerful and I get great joy in being chosen to assist them. Your wedding day is the most important day of your life and the wedding ceremony at its heart should be a beautiful expression of the joining of your hearts and lives in marriage. I believe at its very best, your wedding ceremony can not only be a true reflection of who you are and what is most meaningful to you individually and as a couple but will create an experience of inspiration and joy for all of your guests. As a trans-denominational Wedding Minister in Los Angeles, I embrace all beliefs, therefore I am able to draw on a wide variety of elements from near and far to create a wedding ceremony that will express your love and honor for each other and your beliefs in the best possible way. I Am Your Wedding Minister! Please visit my website for more information on me and my contact information. Thank you.

Q&A

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

Pricing for a wedding varies on what a couple wants and can afford. If it's just the 2 of you it will be $300. The average price You can expect to spend is $400. I offer a discount for couples that book through Thumbtack. The price of your quote is much lower than that on my website. There is, however, a small additional cost if I have to travel a distance over 20 miles. There are also discounts for very small ceremonies and services that are performed Monday-Thursday, or if you are in the Military, or if there is genuine hardship. I am also very open to negotiation. However, if you have paid your deposit and I have delivered a ceremony to you for your review, your deposit will not be refunded. If you decide to cancel your wedding 5 days or less before the original schedule date your deposit will not be returned. If you decide to have a friend or family member etc perform your ceremony after I have delivered a ceremony to you, your deposit will not be refunded.

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

I always like to meet with a couple either by phone or in person. We talk about your vision for your ceremony. Then I present you with some elements and a format that we could follow and together we create an outline that works for you. Then I send you a sample draft of your ceremony. From there we tweak it to meet your approval.

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

I am an Ordained Minister and a Professional Speaker.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

As a newly ordained Minister, a friend asked me to do her wedding. She wanted something different, not the traditional service. I had so much fun creating a ceremony for her, that I continued to do it for others.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with all types of people. I have worked with what I like to call "regular" people like myself, to celebrities. I've done backyard weddings and huge events. The bottom line is we are all the same. We have the same wants, needs and desires. And I treat everyone with the same respect.

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

As a Ordained Minister for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with couples from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I have performed all styles of weddings from traditional weddings to theme oriented, to spiritual based or just a simple " I Do." I believe your wedding should be what you want it to be. For the record, I like to state that I am a very flexible person. I work well under perceived pressure. I believe that laughter is a way of life and that the Divine is in the midst of every situation bringing Peace, Joy and Love. I also believe that a person shouldn't select an Officiant based upon the price. We all know the phrase "you get what you pay for.." When seeking an Officiant look for one that will give you more than just the basics. I create a ceremony that speaks to you and your audience. Your ceremony is an opportunity for you and everyone involved to remember what a love commitment is about. It doesn't matter if there are 2 people or 200, it's about love.

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

A Minister is the most important part of your wedding day and should be sought out sooner rather than later.