These are the basic questions you should ask any perspective vendor
Name of company ------------------- Address ---------------- Phone__________ Point of Contact Name______________________
EMAIL ADDRESS --------------- Website-----------------
Faith / Religion: _________________
Dates 1st choice......... 2nd choice .............. 3rd choice ........................
Pastors Training / Qualifications:
Who Ordained them & when
If state requires, are they registered with county/state
What organizations / religious fellowships do they belong to
How did they come to be a minister
Do they have a church / preach in a church
Are they a practicing minister, freelance wedding minister, pulpit preacher
In the last year, where have you performed weddings
How many weddings do you do in an average year
Do we have to be a member of your church to be wed in your church
SERVICES THEY OFFER:
What do they offer
What is unique about them / their services
What is Included in Service
What is NOT included
What's the price difference and brake down
We want the unity candle, is there anything we need to know first
Do you provide wedding candles for unity ceremony
Policy about rice throwing
Photographer Policy / requests that you may have
WEDDING VOWS:
Can we write our own vows
Do you have how to material available for help
How much say so do we have in the vows
When saying the vows, do you read them or memorize them
How accessible are you by phone / email for help
I want to include my kids, what can you suggest
PRE MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
Do you require pre-canna / premarriage counseling
REHEARSALS -
Do you require a rehearsal
What is your Rehearsal Policy
FEES -
Retainer, Pre-Marriage classes, Rehearsal, Service, Cancelation, Reschedualing, candles, photographers, organist, cunsultants, seating
Deposit required, payment options, type of payments required
Refund Policy & Cancelation Policy
Who are payments made out to
When are payments due for your services
REFRENCES -
Can we have a list of the last 5 couples you married
