What do you charge?

• The fee is $225 plus 45¢ per mile, roundtrip, when over 20 miles  <Top>

What does it mean, customized ceremony?

• This means that each and every ceremony we do is customized to fit our couple.  After meeting with you, Dr. Vickery sits down and puts together a draft which is based on your meeting.  This is mailed or emailed to you for your consideration.  At this time, you are strongly encouraged to make any changes, additions or deletions.  Then your corrections are sent back to Dr. Vickery and the whole process starts again.  <Top>

Can I get the license from you?

• At this time, we do not offer this service.  Our suggestion is to go online to your County Registrar and find a location close to you.  Excepting confidential licenses, marriage licenses are good throughout the whole state.  <Top>

Do you come to the rehearsal?

• We strive to attend every rehearsal, but if another commitment conflicts, we will not attend.  If having the officiant at the rehearsal is a top priority, you can book that time by paying an additional fee.  <Top>

What's a "Theme" ceremony?

• Sometimes a bride and groom will really want to create a particular mood - above and beyond the standard wedding.  In these instances, they pick a theme.  We've performed wedding ceremonies in everything from Mediaeval robes to shorts & hiking boots.  If your wedding has a particular theme, talk to us, we can probably work with you to blend in and compliment your vision.  <Top>

Do you have a source for costumes?

• We've used Norcostco California Costume with great success.  Although we've never personally used them, Western Costume has a great reputation also.  If you know of a costume shop you can recommend please drop us a line and we'll gladly include them in our list  <Top>

What's a Handfasting?

• Handfasting is an ancient Celtic tradition that has gained greatly in popularity recently.  The couple joins hands, right to right and left to left and their hands are bound together.  They then make some vows, either in addition to their wedding vows, or they make their wedding vows while joined in this manner.  A Handfasting can also be performed as an engagement ceremony.  <Top>

What about confidential licenses?

• Confidential marriage licenses are only valid in the issuing County.  If you're getting a confidential license, you need to verify the County of your venue before applying for your license. <Top>

How do I get the copy I need to change my name?

• That copy is the certified copy.  At the wedding, the officiant takes over the responsibility for registering the license.  They get the signature(s) of your witness(es), fill in and sign the license and send it in to the County Registrar.  At that time, we recommend sending in the request for your certified copy as this cuts down significantly on the "turn-around" time.  <Top>

Does the certified copy of my license cost anything?

• There is a fee for your certifies copy.  Check with your County, but it is averaging about $13. per copy.  Since we believe so strongly in requesting the certified copy at the time of the filing, we collect the fee, either included in our payment or as a separate check made out to the Registrar.  <Top>

Where is mileage figured from?

• From 5744 Bianca Avenue, Encino.  We use Google maps to get directions and figure mileage.  <Top>