2006-08-05 05:15:27 · 10 answers · asked by pjlscores 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Usually you hand him a $50.00 or $100.00 for his time. Plus invite him to the reception and his wife if he is married. It's just a common courtesy to offer him the money, most don't expect it.
2006-08-05 05:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by rdhedhottie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, now is my opportunity to complain! Why is it that most will spend far more for the cake than they do for their officiant? You can get married without a cake!
It use to be $1 per guest. That has changed along with everything else. Some minister/officiants charge a fee, others ask for a donation.
Below is just one guideline. Some of us are much cheaper, very professional, doing a very meaningful personal ceremony.
Q: What is the standard charge for an Officiant's services?
A: Although there is no set fee for services as an Officiant, the American Council of Wedding Officiants suggests the following guidelines in establishing prices:
BASIC SERVICE: $100-$250
5 to 15 minute ceremony
Basic vows
No in-person meeting/rehearsal prior to ceremony
Discuss details over phone prior to ceremony date
STANDARD SERVICE: $275-$400
10 to 20 minute ceremony
Phone discussion and/or personal consultation meeting prior to ceremony date
Present at rehearsal (approx. 15 minutes) if required
Pre-written vows/ceremony "script" provided if required
FULL SERVICE: $500 and up
Formal ceremony of 20 minutes or more
One-hour personal consultation meeting with couple
Phone consultation if required
Present at rehearsal/walk-through if requested
Custom vows/ceremony "script" to couple's specifications
http://www.ordainminister.com/info.shtml
Here's another minister....not me
http://www.wedding-ceremony.com/serv.htm
Shop around. Ask questions. Make sure he/she is licensed by the state.; ordaination isn't enough. Know what you're getting. Some will not perform the ceremony if there is to be dancing or drinking at the reception. Some will not do interfaith marriages.
Befriend & treat your Officiant with respect. Without them filing the necessary papers, your marriage isn't legal.
If you have any more questions contact me or my site
http://www.weddingvowsandpromises.com
PS. If an officiant is given $100 for their services; at 2 weddings EVERY weekend , which is not an easy task, an Officiant is making $10,400 per year. This is the only means of income to many officiants.
Usually they are the least paid of all the wedding services.
2006-08-05 06:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a member of the minister's church, then performing weddings is one of the sacraments he has agreed to perform for the congregation. It is customary to 'gift' the minister with $50-$100 with a note as a thank you. It is also customary to invite the minister and his/her spouse to the reception. If are not a member of the minister's congregation, then he/she will have a standard fee that is charged. You should inquire about that as soon as you arrange for the minister to perform your wedding - you should also ask if that fee includes filing your paperwork with the clerk of courts office (sometimes that is extra or you must do it yourself). In this case, the couple is not obligated to invite the minister to the reception.
2006-08-05 06:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got married last week and we gave the minister a $100 check...it seemed to be the general consensus of everyone I asked. Good luck on your wedding!
2006-08-05 05:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by drinking_sand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually around $100 for his time, some people even invite him to the reception
2006-08-05 05:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by jess_offramp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is your wedding,do you belong to this church?at least$100
2006-08-05 05:20:30 · answer #6 · answered by pycosal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter got married in June and we paid him 75.00
2006-08-05 05:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by bankmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how ever much your wife wants 2 put out! p.s. if your catholic, your son will do!
2006-08-05 05:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by holyschnikies74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHATEVER HE CHARGES - JUST ASK HIM.THAT'S HIS JOB AND HE HAS TO BE PAID FOR HIS TIME
2006-08-05 05:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do we really pay him ?
2006-08-05 05:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by Male Sicilian Trauma Nurse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋