By submitting this form for consideration, both parties agree to the terms and condition as outlined above. This letter of understanding by and between EDWARD BLACK (hereinafter called the OFFICIANT) and Bride and Groom (hereinafter called the “COUPLE”) agree and mutually understand the following:
DATE: The OFFICIANT shall perform wedding for the COUPLE ondate, time and venue as documented above.
FEES: BRIDE/GROOM agrees on the fee $425 - $475 (excluding mileage and travel reimbursable expenses). $450 is requested if Edward Black is requested at the Rehearsal. Due to Paypal’s fees, and extra $10 is always added to the requested fee.
ARRIVAL TIME: OFFICIANT shall arrive at the wedding location approximately 15 minutes prior to the time of the scheduled service.
ATTIRE: OFFICIANT is prepared to dress in the manner that suits the style of your wedding, provided it allows him to present a dignified image in keeping with the character of the rite of matrimony.
TRAVEL EXPENSES: Service includes travel within 20 miles of Sacramento, CA; Additional Travel expenses have been calculated at .56 cents a mile and will be added to the final invoice, or a flat fee of $50.
Couple understands that a ceremony can not be performed without a valid Marriage License having been secured in advance. Officiate does not receive the certificate and does not mail it into the local county on behalf or for the couple. Officiate suggests this responsibility is given to the Maid of Honor, or Mother of the Bride.
In the event that the OFFICIANT is unable to perform the couple’s wedding ceremony due to illness, hospitalization, accidents, transportation breakdown or other unforeseeable causes, he will make every possible attempt to notify the couple and arrange for a suitable substitute OFFICIANT. The couple hereby agrees that the OFFICIANT will NOT be held liable for any damages (including punitive) due to the non-performance of the ceremony or function.
This agreement is valid for the wedding service for the place and date stated above and any change to time, location or date must be agreed to ahead of time by the OFFICIANT and may be subject to additional fees. The couple realizes that the OFFICIANT performs other ceremonies for other couples and that excessive lateness or change of date or time can create a serious conflict in the Officiant’s schedule. If the couple changes the time or date of the scheduled ceremony without the Officiant’s written consent, the Officiant shall in no way be held responsible or liable in any manner for such non-performance.
SECURITY and SAFETY: Officiant will not perform services if member(s) of the wedding party are intoxicated or location/guests pose a potential or significant risk.
FINAL AGREEMENT: This agreement and any attachments constitute the entire agreement between the parties and may not be modified except in writing, or by email attached to this agreement, and signed by both parties. No other representation or promises have been made except those that are set out in this agreement.
COMMUNICATION: The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment.
IN WITNESS HERE, the undersigned have executed this Wedding Ceremony Agreement/Understanding.