AGREEMENT TO OFFICIATE WEDDING

I, Joann Lane, Celebrant, agree to officiate at the wedding of:

Bride: ________________________

Groom: ______________________

At_____________________________indicate exact address of ceremony

On ___________________ date of ceremony @__________time of ceremony

Rehearsal Yes No. If yes, time and date_____________________________

For a fee of $575.00.

payments can be made via:
Venmo, (@Joann-Lane)
PayPay,( joann@ceremoniesdevie.com)
or personal check gratuities appreciated

Fees Include:
o Unlimited ceremony script consultation and updates, research & resource
material; consultations with your
musicians/DJ/photographer/videographer/wedding planner as needed.
o Wireless lapel mic
o I will arrive at least one-half hour before the ceremony.
o Returning your license with the county.
o Contacting your friends and family for their best wishes
o Unlimited in person, phone and email consultations.
o Help with vows/family vows/ any “ceremonies within the ceremony”
o Referrals to top wedding vendors
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OPTIONAL
 PA system with wireless mic – including set up, sound checks, and
music if needed, 250

 Rehearsal 100

AGREED TO BY:

Joann Lane Civil Ordained Celebrant

1897 laurel road
Oceanside, CA 92054
760 207 2652 cellular
www.ceremoniesdevie.com

FOR THE COUPLE:

Signature_______________________

Print Name: _____________________

Dated: _________________________

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Cancellation policy

In the unlikely event your wedding is cancelled deposits are held with the exception of a 6 month or
more notice. At which time a 50% deposit refund will be made.

Pandemic Covid-19. In the event the wedding is cancelled/rescheduled because of Covid-19 Joann
will apply the deposit to the rescheduled date.
Upon learning the need to reschedule: Couples agree to contact Joann with two or more possible dates
for rescheduling.
Couple will have first choice for rescheduled dates. If new dates are not available, Joann will
refund deposit in full if notification is made thirty days or more from original date and 50%
deposit will be held if notification is made less than s days from original date.

In the unlikely event that I cannot officiate because of illness or other emergency, I will
arrange a Celebrant replacement, in consultation with you, through the Celebrant USA
Foundation.

Health & Safety

Please understand that Joann complies with all health and safety laws, directives, and
rules and regulations set forth by the state of CA/federal and local officials. Joann will
not provide services in any location or area deemed to be unsafe, including, but not
limited to, areas affected by COVID quarantine.

LOGISTICAL QUESTIONS
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  Please include names and a phonetic pronunciation of anyone

who may be introduced during the ceremony

 e-mail address:

 cell phones {very important}

 home address

o Do you have IG page

o if so, do I have your permission to post on

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o If so, shall I tag you?

o Wedding website?

 Any cultural or traditional rituals or symbols you would like use?

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  Time the guests are invited – on the invitation?

 Time the Couple arrives?

 Location of ceremony and exact address & directions & phone

number & Manager’s Name:

 Time of ceremony

 Number of Guests:

 Apparel: Your theme, style and colors

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  PA System needed: Y or N

 Readers: (note I will help your readers with their reading at

rehearsal if needed)

 If you want me to recognize specific folks: Y N

Names of those who traveled a great distance to be there:

Their name and relationship to you and where they’re coming

from.

 Live music, or DJ Name and Instagram

 Photographer Name and IG

 Video Production Co or Person Name and IG

 Wedding planner Name and IG

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 COUPLE CEREMONY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

I would like both of you to answer these questions individually and

then please email or snail mail me your thoughts – thanks.

Please specify which answers are individual and which ones are mutual.

 What three things do you and your partner have in common?

 What emotion or vision would you like your guests to take away from the
ceremony?

 Would you like to include any words honoring your ancestors, family or
friends?

 For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

 Will you be wearing anything special at your ceremony that you would like
to address in the ceremony?

 How do you lift your partner up when they’re feeling down?

 What roles do love an affection play in your life?

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 Why does he/she make you laugh?

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  What has he/she taught you?

 How has he/she changed you for the better?

 In your own words is there anything you would like to say to each other or
have me express for you in your ceremony? Be candid and personal.

 Who do you wish to acknowledge in your ceremony? Be specific.

 How did you meet and fall in love?

 What is your definition of love?

 What first attracted you to each other?

 How do you lift your partner up when they’re feeling down?

 Why does he/she make you laugh?

 What have they taught you?

 How have they changed you for the better?

Fun and silly questions

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If he/she were to wake up tomorrow having gained a superpower,

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  what would that be?
 Same question for you
 If you could kill off any movie character, who would it be and why?
 (This is a way to find your least favorite movie character. It can also
 lead to a funny inside joke.)
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 What’s a talent you wish you had or that you’re working on
 And do you have a hidden talent no one knows about?
 What fashion trend do you wish your partner would give up?
 What sport do excel at or wish you did?

 Thank you for your time and effort. Specificity makes a good ceremony
great.
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Possible additional elements:

o Children tribute
o Tea ceremony
o Special Family Tribute to Moms, Parents, Siblings or Grandparents,
o Hand-fasting
o Guest Singing of Marriage Certificate
o Vocal Soloist, and other traditions, symbols
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o Fun stuff and moments of remembrance.

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o Use your imagination, glean from world traditions and express your self!
o Winebox and love letter ceremony

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 o Ring warming

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PRACTICAL ADVICE – IN PREPARATION FOR THE DAY ITSELF

Drinks:

Generally speaking, it is best not to serve drinks until after the ceremony. Drinks, in my
opinion, should be put aside during the ceremony. (It looks undignified, and it’s hard to clap
with a drink in your hand.

About the Ceremony:

The ceremony may be as formal or informal as you like it to be. The Ceremony party may
range in number from three; the Couple and Celebrant, to any number of additional attendants.

If you are choosing an outdoor wedding venue make sure you have an in in-door alternative in
case of bad weather. We advise that the ceremony be conducted “down wind” for better
acoustics.

~ Thank you ~

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