Robert E.P. Elmer III

Serves New London, CT

35244

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$300

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Robert Elmer
Completed on 5/23/2024

Introduction

Congratulations! I have been a Justice of the Peace and an Ordained Wedding Officiant for over 25 years. In that time I have been honored to have performed ceremonies from the hills of Vermont to the mountains of Virginia. I am also very proud of the fact that I am the Officiant of choice for a number of specific Wedding venues, Caterers and for many Wedding Planners including The Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn in Rhode Island, The Waters Edge in Westbrook. and Harkness Park. Along with large Formal affairs I have also been honored to have performed intimate ceremonies with just The Bride and Groom. On a boat, on a train, on the beach, in a Church (I'm credentialed to do that too) and even on a mountain top, I work to make my couples day very special. I would be happy to send you a copy of the ceremony that I use. Please understand that there is no pride of authorship so you are free to modify it to your hearts content. It is your day and your fiancees day, not mine, and your ceremony should reflect that in every way. My fee is all inclusive and covers everything from our initial conversations, meetings together, our conversations and my filing your license after the ceremony. Once again, congratulations and thank you for your consideration. I'm very proud of the reviews I've received. As I said, it’s your day, let’s make it special. Confirming to the Bride and Groom that their ceremony will be everything they wanted it to be and more and the I am not part of their day they will have to worry about.

Q&A

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

My fees are usually all inclusive unless extra travel is included.

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

It is my responsibility to provide my couples all the appropriate information they will need to insure that there are no problems with licensing as, depending on the State, it can be tricky. I also work with them on the ceremony to insure it is everything they want it to be. Although I do provide my couple with a ceremony that I use, I make it very clear that they are free to edit it to their hearts content.

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

I have been a State Appointed Justice of the Peace for over 20 years. I am also The Moderator of my Church and a past Deacon so if my couples would like to bring religion into the ceremony, I am more than comfortable with that. I have been in the public eye as a Rotary Club President, President of The Chamber of Commerce and Emcee of our annual Summer Pops Concert (20 to 30,000 people) so I'm very comfortable working with "groups."

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I was asked by my Towns First Selectman to accept the position and readily accepted.

What types of customers have you worked with?

All types. I have done ceremonies where there was just three of us, I have done large Weddings of 300 and more outside as well as large wedding in a Church. I have also done Ceremonial Weddings or theme weddings e.g a Scottish Wedding, a Blues Brothers and more.

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

Cheaper does not mean better. Everyone of my couples will tell you that I was able to make them feel like what I did was just for them.

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

How much control do they have over the ceremony? As I have stated, it's their day and everything about it should reflect them. Are there Officiants credentials going to be recognized in the State where they are getting married? E.g. "Shake and Bake" Internet ministers are not recognized in Connecticut.