You can find an officiant who will charge either more or less that I do, but you will have a hard time finding one who will give you and your ceremony more effort than I will. I do a limited number of weddings each year in order to give couples the highest value for my services. If I am your officiant you will receive excellent focus, communication, energy, preparation and attention. 

My wedding fee ranges from $450 to $575. This includes:

• Unlimited phone and e-mail communication prior to the wedding.
• Additional face to face meetings prior to the wedding day as needed.
• My personal preparation in writing the details of the ceremony itself in a personal way.
• A free “Marriage Tune-Up” meeting anytime after the wedding during your first year of marriage. (see my ‘Specifics and FAQ” page for details on this optional resource)
• The benefits that come with having a seasoned professional who is highly experienced, genuinely passionate and deeply committed to giving his best service to every couple and wedding he is associated with.
• Attending and leading the rehearsal. This is where my fee will adjust to meet your needs. If you are not going to have a rehearsal or if you have a wedding coordinator who can lead this without my presence, my fee is $450. If you want me to attend and lead the rehearsal my fee is $575.
• Filing your wedding license paperwork following the ceremony. 

Please hear this, don’t skimp on your officiant and go with the cheapest price. You and your partner will only have one wedding ceremony. Go for the highest value and best fit. You will never regret investing in the right person to guide you through one of the biggest moments of your lives.

You are likely going to spend a lot of time, energy and money on your wedding. No one can make or break your wedding ceremony like the officiant. Once the ceremony begins, no one will have more influence on what you and your guests experience than your officiant. I promise you I will do a great job.

If you want me to be your wedding officiant you can secure this with a $100 deposit. The remaining balance can be paid anytime before or on the day of the wedding.

Snoqualmie Valley Wedding Venues and Officiant Fee Discount:

I serve as a wedding officiant in many locations in and around the Seattle area. As a resident of the Snoqualmie Valley for 20 years I am pleased to recommend these local wedding venues. I am recommending them not just because they are located in my community, but because each offers a wonderful and unique setting for a beautiful wedding. Each of these venues is 25-30 minutes from Seattle and has a professional staff that I recommend with confidence to any couple. Again, I serve many couples in many locations beyond my own community, but I invite you to consider one of these venues if you have not made that decision yet!

Also, I will gladly offer a discount of $50 from my regular fee if I am your officiant in one of these locations. This is a way I like to support my own community. Each of these venues offers the capability of hosting the reception on site immediately following the wedding ceremony.

TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Country Club in Snoqualmie: A spectacular facility with incredible mountain and golf course views. This country club offers a wide range of options for indoor or outdoor weddings of almost any size. TPCSR offers a full banquet menu, staff and setting for your reception.  http://www.tpcsr.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp

The Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie: A beautiful hotel and restaurant located right at the edge of the dramatic Snoqualmie Falls. This venue offers some excellent options for weddings of almost any size. The Salish has a full banquet menu, staff and setting for your reception.  http://www.salishlodge.com/

Birdsong Cottage in North Bend: A home on the riverfront with a beautiful backyard setting. This venue can accommodate groups of 5-75 and offers some overnight lodging at the home.  http://www.birdsongcottageriversideretreat.com/

Moon Mansion in North Bend: A wonderful facility designed specifically for weddings with a spectacular mountain view. This location can accommodate smaller > medium size groups and offers some overnight accommodations on site.

http://themoonmansion.com/fp/html/home/default.htm

Bybee-Nims Farms in North Bend: An outdoor venue at the base of Mount Si. This outdoor venue has a very open feel with stunning mountain views.  http://www.bybeenimsfarms.com/601.html