John Wallace

John Wallace

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Homestead Ministries
Rr2, Box 46
New Albany, PA 18833

Homestead Ministries

Rr2, Box 46
New Albany, PA 18833

570-924-4247

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  • 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..