Weddings by Rev. Diane Hirsch

Serves Winchester, VA

35244

Hired 286 times

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12 years in business

$350

5.0

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License Holder: Diane Hirsch
License Type: Minister (WV)
License number: #D8P-36914
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Diane Hirsch
Completed on 5/11/2021

Introduction

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I NO LONGER OFFICIATE SUNRISE CEREMONIES IN SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK. I still officiate sunset ceremonies, and at Skyland and Big Meadows Resort, and other locations in the park. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I NO LONGER OFFICIATE WEDDINGS IN HAGERSTOWN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. Thank you! Hello & Welcome! Thank you for stopping by. I officiate all types of weddings and all sizes for all couples. I also do legal pronouncements. Please inquire about pricing. Religious: single faith, Interfaith, non denominational, Spiritual but not religious, Secular/civil, humanistic & cultural. Elopements and Legal signings Micro, small, mid & large weddings Vow Renewal/Reaffirmations, Commitment Ceremonies Hand Fasting Ceremonies. Day-of- Wedding Coordinator for private residences, BnB’s, parks, for micro & small weddings. Please inquire for pricing. This service is for couple’s who are doing their own wedding planning. My Services: 1. Your choice of type and length of ceremony. 2. Customized and personalized ceremonies with revisions, that reflect who you are as a couple and your love story. You do not have to personalize your ceremony if you prefer not to. 3. An extensive list of Sample Readings & Vows 4. Vow Assistance when writing own vows. 5. You can review script and make edits/ceremony revisions. Couple has final approval on ceremony script. 6. Rehearsals ( optional & additional fee) to include best practices to avoid the most common mistakes made at weddings and wedding party staging for optimal photographs. 7. Arriving early day-of to coordinate with other vendors and check in with the couple. 8. Officiating 9. Signing & returning your marriage licenses to the clerk of court. 10. Travel to your venue/location. 11. Support & guide you through the process as requested or needed. Contact me for a complementary, no obligation, half hour telephone call to discuss your vision for your wedding ceremony and my services. Thank you! About me: I love officiating weddings. I enjoy creating ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple and your love story. Couples can be involved as much as they like in creating their ceremony script. I can assist couples with suggestions and ideas for ceremony. I take a personal interest in the couples I work with and the unions I bind. I am professional, experienced, trustworthy and personable. I have been officiating for 11years and I am an experienced public speaker. I have officiated over 400+ ceremonies.

Q&A

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

I have a standard pricing system. Most weddings start at $350.00 to $450.00. Rehearsals starts $100.00-$200.00 depending on venue location and size of wedding party. Elopements (couple only) and small elopement weddings (less than 10 guests) start at $150.00-$300.00 depending on venue location and length of ceremony. Mileage is charged at the federal mileage rate per mile roundtrip to the venue and is usually included in above listed fees. I am providing customized and personalized ceremonies at this rate. The rate includes an in person meeting (or video chat if couple’s live out of the area) with the couple for us to get to know one another which makes for a more intimate ceremony. I do my best to work with the couple's budget. If you do not want a customized and personalized ceremony please inquire about my fees.

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

I usually have a telephone consultation with the couple that is complementary. Once the couple hires me and retains the date and time with a non-refundable deposit, I go to work for them. We usually set up an in person meeting over coffee and tea (wedding consultation) where I review necessary paperwork and obtain the details of the wedding, and assist the couple in building their ceremony. Most importantly, this is the couple's and my opportunity to get to know one another so that the day of the ceremony there is already a bond established between us. If I am requested to attend or conduct the rehearsal this gives us another opportunity to develop a closer relationship. I am available to the couple by telephone, email or text throughout the process.

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

In order to be a clergy in good standing with my faith community I must complete continuing education hours and adhere to a professional code of conduct. My clergy in good standing credentials are renewed yearly.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Ministry is a calling. After 22 years as a Social Worker, I entered seminary to train as a minister. I truly love and enjoy this work.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have over 25 years experience officiating ceremonies of all kinds. I am an accomplished public speaker. I officiate weddings of all types faith-based, interfaith and secular/civil (no mention of God). I work with all couples who love each other and wish to make a commitment to one another. I provide the type of ceremony that the couple wants. The couples vary in age and in length of time together. I also officiate vow renewals and commitment ceremonies. I do not preach or give sermons at wedding ceremonies. Many couples are spiritual but not religious and I am respectful of this. Many couples identify as agnostic or secular humanist and I officiate those types of ceremonies as well. When you retain my services, you get the ceremony YOU want.

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

After a recent ceremony almost all the guests shared with me how beautiful they thought the ceremony was, how the ceremony had touched them emotionally and how as family and friends that they felt very included in the ceremony.

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

This is your special day. Hire the officiant that you think has the skills, experience and professionalism. It is important that you can be yourselves and feel comfortable with your officiant. Flexibility and responsiveness are qualities to also consider in your officiant. And very important, hire the officiant who you feel is trustworthy.

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

Please take the time to view my profile. and read reviews from other couples. You will learn a lot about my officiant services this way. If you think we are a good fit and that my fee is in line with what you budgeted for an officiant, then by all means please feel free to contact me. I greatly appreciate couple’s who only contact me if they are seriously considering my services. Thank you!