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Homestead Ministries
Rr2, Box 46 New Albany, PA 18833 |
Questions & Answers
What makes you different from other local wedding officiants? Why should someone hire you? We are a genuine ministry and a minister with a church. This is your day and we are here to serve you and we always give 110% to our couples with attention to detail. We are committed to providing a memorable heartfelt ceremony to every couple. We are available on short notice also. Several couples have had us baptize their newborn children as well as marry their sibblings and friends..
What are your standard payment terms? Deposit upon reserving your date and balance due on or before wedding date..
What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? Refund of monies paid for services not rendered..
What is your event cancellation policy? Two weeks notice..
How far are you willing to travel? Is there a travel fee? We are a traveling wedding ministry and will travel to your location. There is no travel fee for weddings within 200 miles..
How many wedding do you officiate a year? 38.
What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any? No pre-wedding counseling is required. Pre-wedding counseling is available, if requested, and our counseling is recognized by most Christian denominational and nodenominational churches..
How long after the ceremony do you file for the official marriage license? The next business day..
What documents do I need to bring to our first meeting? Your marriage license..
Will you marry couples of different faiths or previous divorce? Yes..
How long does the ceremony usually last? Time varies depending on your particular ceremony. Short civil ceremonies average a low of five minutes and up to fifteen minutes for the most ornate traditional ceremony depending on readings and special music..
Do you normally attend the reception? If invited or asked to say the blessing. .
Do you have a back up officiant on call, in case of an emergency? Yes..
Will you allow us to write our own vows? Yes..
Can we read or hear your ceremony before our wedding day? Yes, you will have a choice of ceremonies or we can custom write your wedding ceremony. All ceremonies are custom tailored to your liking and reflect your love for one another..
In which states and communities are you licensed to officiate ceremonies? Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Deleware, New Jersey, Ohio, & West Virginia..
