It's Official! 314 Weddings and Ceremonies

Serves Maryland Heights, MO

35244

Hired 22 times

1 employee

7 years in business

Not yet available

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mon 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tues Closed

Wed 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thurs 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fri 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Tara Robinson
Completed on 1/31/2020

Introduction

Congratulations on your engagement! Are you ready to get married now? It's Official! 314 Weddings and Ceremonies is offering WEEKDAY specials for $250 with less than 20 guests. This is for the couple who wants something more intimate and meaningful than a courthouse ceremony. It's Official! 314 Weddings and Ceremonies is here to create a ceremony written just for you. And if you need pre or post-marital coaching, we’re here for that too. Let It's Official! 314 perform a short and sweet ceremony that's filled with how you love each other. More formal ceremonies are available too! Please only reach out if you're comfortable with the minimum fee and want to have a ceremony that's personal to who you are as a couple. I am so ready to officiate your wedding with joy!

Q&A

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

I offer tiered levels of services for officiating a wedding and a flat fee for premarital sessions. Couples don't have to hire me as an officiant to get premarital sessions. For officiating services, the basic fee includes a wedding planning meeting, officiating the wedding, and signing the marriage certificate. Additionally, there is a fee for the wedding rehearsal, custom scripts with your love story, or any day-of wedding coordination.

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

I meet in on video or over the phone to answer any questions and get some information about the vision of the ceremony, your background as a couple, and any areas you may want to discuss in premarital sessions.

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

I spent years counseling clients on behavioral modifications in public health settings. Currently, I am licensed by the Universal Life Church. Additionally, I am an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner out of Agape International Spiritual Center based in Los Angeles, CA.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I knew I had these gifts of speaking and writing that could be used to serve! I have also been called funny and poetic, LOL. So I just have to take the "stage" and officiate weddings. And still, it is all about the couple. I keep my composure and guided them through a beautiful ceremony.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with LGBTQ couples and agnostic couples and Christian couples. I want to continue to work with these types of couples and many more.

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

For premarital sessions, I'm currently working with a lovely couple who have improved their bond and communication as a result of the discussions and exercises. As an officiant, I worked for about six months with a couple who got married in a grandparent's home. It was lovely to see how they worked together to have a beautiful ceremony. They were committed to doing reflection work for their premarital sessions. It was great to see how the whole family came together to support the couple.

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

Ask lots of questions. Gain a feel for the personality of the vendor. Be willing to work with the vendor to get what you want.

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

For premarital sessions - Consider what is the counselor's style, what is the couple's responsibility, and what type of activities will take place. For the wedding ceremony - specifics in terms of locations, dates, times, expectations, absolute yes items, and absolute no items. Payment schedule. Colors and what the officiant is expected to wear. Also, ask whether there will be a microphone. Who are all the players in planning the wedding and who are the go-to people on the day of the wedding?