Wedding Ceremonies by Bernie

Serves , WV

35244

Hired 82 times

1 employee

7 years in business

$175

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Bernard Galanko
Completed on 10/15/2023

Introduction

Hello, I work with couples to create customized wedding ceremonies to fit just what they are looking for. Whether you want a short 5 minute ceremony for a small number of guests for a reasonable price or a 20 minute ceremony for a large number of guests and big venue I'll draw from my extensive experience to provide just what you want. Prices range from $150 to $325 depending on the package you select. I create non-religious or religious ceremonies. I have numerous ceremony templates and will show you samples of my work before you decide. If you want to make your ceremony unique and you're looking for new ideas, or if you've got a very specific concept in mind we'll create the perfect ceremony for the two of you. I've performed almost 100 ceremonies since 2018. I've also worked with Integral Weddings a highly rated provider of Officiant services in the Pittsburgh area on Wedding Wire. Contact me and I will provide sample ceremonies, references, or a sample video of one of my ceremonies if you like. Thanks for looking. Feel free to reach out to me by email or text. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Bernie Galanko, Wedding Ceremonies by Bernie

Q&A

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

My fees are flexible. They depend on what kind of ceremony you want me to create. We go over all of it together. In general pricing starts at $150 for a short elopement type ceremony and the price for a elaborate ceremony, that requires extensive planning is about $325. My prices are also negotiable if you've got budget constraints.

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

I provide a free consultation phone call or video meeting, or even in person meeting if you prefer. At that point I explain all of the options I have for ceremonies and answer any questions you have. Then I hold your wedding date on my calendar for a period of time so you have time to think about it before you decide.

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

I studied in seminary when I was in college and I am ordained a non denominational minister. But many of many ceremonies do not include religious content. It totally depends on what the couple wants in their ceremony.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

My friends who own the Integral Weddings business asked me to work for them. They are lightly rated online. I learned to create all types of ceremonies there. Now I am independent but still accept referrals from them and many other sources.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Diversity is a speciality of mine. I have created ceremonies for couple of all walks of life, different ages, and types of education and employment, and from different parts of the world.

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

Look for someone who can provide options for content and style of ceremonies until you find someone who is a good fit for you as a couple.

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

Ask if the officiant can create a ceremony that fits what you looking for. Are they flexible about the length of ceremony - if you want 5 minutes or 20 they should be able to accommodate you. If you want some religious content, or don't want anything involving religion in your ceremony they should be able to accommodate you. If you want options for ceremony content and you want to create the ceremony yourself, the officiant should be able to provide all kinds of content that you can choose from.