Elope in St Louis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is your price?
The Simple Elopement is based on distance from my home and averages $140 to $300.
The Deluxe Elopement Package starts at $600 and includes officiant, flowers and a professional wedding photographer.
How many guests can I have?
An elopement is very, very small - up to 10 guests is ideal.
If you have more than 15 guests, then it is considered an intimate wedding and involves more planning on your part.
Pop-up Weddings are very popular and I perform them often.
In Missouri, in most cases we must have two adult witnesses, but you do not have to know them.
In Illinois no witnesses are required - you can have a private ceremony!
How soon can I book an elopement?
We are not taking last minute elopements.
Booking events 7 days or longer from now.
You can check my availability calendar HERE.
Click on these links for more resources.
What is a Pop-Up Wedding? | Find A Venue for Your Elopement | How to Plan a Pop-Up Wedding
What are the minimum requirements?
In Missouri, in most cases you must provide a Marriage License and two witnesses, but you do not have to know them.
In Illinois, a Marriage License and a location in the same county as the license was issued.
The date, time, and location is finalized over the phone.
What happens once we get our Marriage License?
Read this great article on my BLOG
Do you have reviews and images that I can look at?
Go to..... Elopement Portfolio | Pinterest |
Can we write our own vows?
Absolutely! Here are the vows I use in a repeat after me format.
[Name], today I take you in marriage.
To join and to share all that is to come.
Through the best and the worst, I will always be there.
The Simple Elopement is based on distance from my home and averages $140 to $300.
The Deluxe Elopement Package starts at $600 and includes officiant, flowers and a professional wedding photographer.
How many guests can I have?
An elopement is very, very small - up to 10 guests is ideal.
If you have more than 15 guests, then it is considered an intimate wedding and involves more planning on your part.
Pop-up Weddings are very popular and I perform them often.
In Missouri, in most cases we must have two adult witnesses, but you do not have to know them.
In Illinois no witnesses are required - you can have a private ceremony!
How soon can I book an elopement?
We are not taking last minute elopements.
Booking events 7 days or longer from now.
You can check my availability calendar HERE.
Click on these links for more resources.
What is a Pop-Up Wedding? | Find A Venue for Your Elopement | How to Plan a Pop-Up Wedding
What are the minimum requirements?
In Missouri, in most cases you must provide a Marriage License and two witnesses, but you do not have to know them.
In Illinois, a Marriage License and a location in the same county as the license was issued.
The date, time, and location is finalized over the phone.
What happens once we get our Marriage License?
Read this great article on my BLOG
Do you have reviews and images that I can look at?
Go to..... Elopement Portfolio | Pinterest |
Can we write our own vows?
Absolutely! Here are the vows I use in a repeat after me format.
[Name], today I take you in marriage.
To join and to share all that is to come.
Through the best and the worst, I will always be there.
Do we meet before the ceremony?
We are not required to meet in person.
If you desire a meeting, it would take place in Kirkwood.
Is there a deposit to hold the date? Do you have an agreement?
For a simple elopement, my fee is due in CASH when I arrive, so there is no deposit or retainer fee.
You are required to fill out a Confirmation Form and I respond with an Email Confirmation.
The Email Confirmation is considered our agreement.
For the Deluxe Elopement Package, half of the total amount is due to hold the date.
LEARN MORE at ElopeInStLouis.com
What do you wear at the ceremony?
I usually wear a black pants outfit, but not a robe.
What happens if you become unavailable due to illness or conflict?
In the 12+ years of performing ceremonies, I have needed to find a substitute only a few times.
I provide a substitute to perform the same ceremony or you have the option to find someone else.
Do you have any special deals or features?
If you come to Kirkwood, MO my fee is $60.
See Elope in Kirkwood for more information.
I live in Kirkwood and can help you find a location such as a park or restaurant that will accommodate your style and capacity.
Contact Us for more information on my services.
We are not required to meet in person.
If you desire a meeting, it would take place in Kirkwood.
Is there a deposit to hold the date? Do you have an agreement?
For a simple elopement, my fee is due in CASH when I arrive, so there is no deposit or retainer fee.
You are required to fill out a Confirmation Form and I respond with an Email Confirmation.
The Email Confirmation is considered our agreement.
For the Deluxe Elopement Package, half of the total amount is due to hold the date.
LEARN MORE at ElopeInStLouis.com
What do you wear at the ceremony?
I usually wear a black pants outfit, but not a robe.
What happens if you become unavailable due to illness or conflict?
In the 12+ years of performing ceremonies, I have needed to find a substitute only a few times.
I provide a substitute to perform the same ceremony or you have the option to find someone else.
Do you have any special deals or features?
If you come to Kirkwood, MO my fee is $60.
See Elope in Kirkwood for more information.
I live in Kirkwood and can help you find a location such as a park or restaurant that will accommodate your style and capacity.
Contact Us for more information on my services.
