Officiant Fees?

Wow...that's alot of money for only 1/2 work. I need to change careers!

We paid 350 for our church. That inc. the rehearsal time w/coordinator, services that day for priest, vocalist, organist and use of church facilities. And...for processing our license.

If we lived out side of the parish, it would have cost us 500.

I live on Long Island, and am having my cere,mony as well as reception at the Harrison House. Can anyone recommend officiants?? It is a non-denominational wedding. I HAVE met with Susan Marlan and liked her very much. I would like to meet with at least 5 before making any decisions. Can anyone help out by recommending some? Thanks so much! ~Elizabeth

Has anyone seen the Swan Club chapel? Because im having a VERY hard time finding a church, and the swan club is our last resort. I was just wondering if it was nice so I won't feel so bad about having to have it there. All churches ive checked say you have to use THEIR ministers, but I have my own.

Also..you can purchase, for a minimal amount, wedding gift coverage. This will cover the wedding gifts in case of theft, etc.

I'm paying $300 for Father Robert Allman (American Catholic Church- they have a website) I also met with a justice of the peace- Bill Corbett. He was $250. I liked both of them, but we opted to have something more spiritual (we're getting married at the hall). Let me know if you want their #'s

Hi, I got my dress at MR also. Here is my take on things. My dress was under $3000 (so they do have dresses undre that, but not many) but alterations are pretty hefty, $295 for alterations & $75 for the bustle. I'm petit, so when I went to get measured, they told me that they would have to custom order the dress, and that ended up being an extra $250. I didn't buy a headpiece there because I found them too expensive. The same goes for the veils. I lucked out, doing a little legwork I found a place on 38th, Paul's Veils. I ordered the same exact veil style that I saw at MR for 1/3 less. (Turns out that they make the veils for Michelle Roth). They're making my veil and matching the edge to a swatch I left with them.

Father Allmen's # is 631 723 2012

I also found this website that has some info. I don't know if any of the priests will marry outside the church, but since the american catholic church is much more open, I don't see why they wouldn't. Good luck.