T. J. Sweeney

Serves Elmwood Park, IL

35244

Hired 279 times

2 employees

24 years in business

$350

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

Next Service

Hours

Sun 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mon Closed

Tues Closed

Wed Closed

Thurs 3:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Fri 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Timothy Sweeney
Completed on 4/13/2021

Introduction

[[ NOTE: ]] With the current concerns related to COVID-19, we want you to know: I'm fully vaccinated and have received my booster dose, too. Of course I abide by any local ordinances in whatever community I serve. We're committed to being as flexible as humanly possible regarding changes in your plans for your wedding day. We're happy to "meet' with you via Zoom or Skype in place of an in person meeting if you wish. If your re-scheduled wedding day lands on a day when I'm committed to another couple - my wife is also a Wedding Officiant! Additionally, we have other truly trusted professionals (who love weddings as much as we do) who can serve as well. We've got back up! If your wedding gets postponed, but you still want to have a "tiny wedding" on your original date, I'm happy to come to your home and maintain safe social distancing according to local regulations while officiating an intimate ceremony for you. If your wedding gets postponed to a date when none of us is available to serve you, we will fully refund any deposit you have paid to us. - - - - - - - - - I believe that officiating a wedding is a unique privilege. I especially enjoy getting acquainted with the "Nearly-Weds" so I can understand not only their preferences for the ceremony, but also their personalities. I love it when wedding guests tell me it sounded like I'd known the couple for years. I love the challenge of crafting a ceremony that reflects just the right balance of respect, sentiment, and humor for a couple. Meeting nearly-weds and hearing of their heartfelt love for one another delights me and regularly reminds me of the brilliant diversity of souls in this universe. Short of birthing babies, what could be more fun?!

Q&A

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

No additional fees beyond the quote. My quote covers a consultation so that I can understand your preferences and personalities. Then I can really write a ceremony that suits you both. I can email you a draft, for your approval and make whatever edits you request. I'll conduct a rehearsal (if that's indicated in your request) and show up early on the day of the ceremony so everything goes as smoothly as possible. After the ceremony, I'll complete, sign and mail all indicated paperwork. Ask about our ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY DISCOUNT.

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

I love to meet with "Nearly-Weds" and get acquainted so that I can create a ceremony that reflects their unique personalities. So a face-to-face or Skype consultation usually gets the process started. I email a draft to the couple (unless they prefer to be surprised) and make whatever adjustments until it's "just right" for both of them.

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

As an educator and clinician I have always sought to connect with and understand those I serve. My fondness for the performing arts contributes to the joy I find while celebrating a wedding.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Many years ago a friend begged me to become a Justice of the Peace so that I could perform her daughter's wedding. Because of her persistence and my love of her I pursued the commission and thereby began the most whimsical and wonderful "part-time job" I had ever imagined.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Over the 18 years that I've been celebrating weddings, I have met and served all sorts of brave lovers. And while each one is obviously unique, what I think I love most about them all is their courage and hope. Only brave and hopeful folks take this step and I'm so thrilled to be there with them.