Marriage Officiant charge $50,
Notary services $5
John talking to Susan & Herman Laws after the ceremony 04/05/2008
An Officiant is someone who is legally allowed to perform wedding ceremonies.
Thinking of getting married in Daytona Beach? John is a Notary and an Officiant that performs wedding ceremonies in Daytona Beach, Florida. Since he is a Notary Public, John uses a special ceremony script that is similar to the script in the Notary hand book. Daytona Tuxedos can help you plan your wedding within 24 hours. John knows a photographer, florist, a dress store, and he can rent or sell you a suit or tuxedo. If you reside outside the State of Florida, there is no waiting time to get your marriage license in the State of Florida. If you are a resident of Florida, there is a waiting period between the time you apply for your license and the time you receive your valid Florida Marriage license application.
As an Officiant, John needs the following items to perform a legal ceremony. You must have a valid Florida Marriage License application. The union must be between people over 18 years of age. If either party are divorced, the final divorce settlement must be finalized over 30 days ago. John must see valid photo identification from both parties. The final okay for the script and payment are arranged prior to performing the ceremony. John uses ceremony script, but will do any script
FAQ about wedding ceremonies from John.
1) After the ceremony is performed, John usually leaves the wedding before the reception. When the bride and groom hire John as the Officiant, John does not stay for the reception, unless he is invited prior to the ceremony to do so.
2) Many attendants ask John if he is a minister, clergy, rabbi, priest, etc?; which would be formal religious leadership within a religion. John is a Notary Public licensed in the State of Florida. John has held a valid Notary Public license and seal since 1982 in the State of Florida.
3) Does John need a microphone when standing in front of a large audience? No, John can speak very loud and project his voice towards the croud; however the bride and groom are usually nervous and speak quietly, so if you want all the guests to hear the entire ceremony, John does recommend getting a microphone and speakers.
Note: Some brides want John to have his back to the audience. Not only does this look stupid in photos because John's back blocks pictures of the bride and groom, but the audience can not hear what John is saying because he is not speaking to the audience.
4) How do the bride, groom and attendants stand at the ceremony. John, the Officiant stands in the middle, furthest away, facing the audience. The groom stands to his immediate left, then the best man, and the male attendants. The bride stands to the right, then the maid of honor, then the female attendants. The attendants need to be order with whom they are walking down the aisle with when leaving the ceremony. The bride and groom leave first, followed by the best man and maid of honor, then the other attendants in order. Then they enter the reception area in opposite order. The D.J. announces the attendant's names and then they enter the reception area. However, John will do it any way you want.
5) Does charge extra to attend the rehearsal? YES, but John wants to be sure your wedding goes perfectly and uses his 12 years experience to help answer questions during the rehearsal if the bride and groom have any questions they would like to ask. John can only attend before or after business hours.
6) How long does the entire ceremony last? This depends on how many attendants are in the wedding. The wording as shown takes about 7 minutes. If the guys (groom, then attendants) walk up individually first, then the ladies (attendants), then the flowergirl spreading flowers and then the bride, it will last longer. If you change the ceremony script or add to the script, it will take longer. If the ceremony is outside and the bride and groom want the unity candle lighting as part of their ceremony, it may take a long time to keep the candles lit. Many times the bride wants the bride and groom's mothers to light the candles. Be sure to rehearse the candle lighting with the mothers ahead of time on a mock candle. Some ladies have a difficult time using a lighter, especially if they are non-smokers or elderly with arthritis.
7) What is John's fee to perform the ceremony? Usually, $50.00. It depends on travel time and attire. John will usually wear a black suit with a white dress shirt and long black tie with dress shoes. If this out-dresses the wedding party, John will wear some informal dress clothes. John will discuss this with the bride and groom prior to the ceremony.
8) Are there any hours John is unable to perform a ceremony? Yes, John is unable to perform a ceremony during store business hours. Many brides and grooms know John and have changed the time of their wedding so John is able to perform the ceremony.
9) Does John charge additional fees if the wedding does not start on time? No, everyone else will charge the bride and groom enough extra fees for a late start, and John does not mind a late start as long as it does not interfere with store hours.
John will be more than happy to perform your ceremony the way you request to make this the day you have been dreaming about since you were a little girl and little boy.
Thinking of getting married in Daytona Beach? John is a Notary and an Officiant that performs wedding ceremonies in Daytona Beach, Florida. Since he is a Notary Public, John uses a special ceremony script that is similar to the script in the Notary hand book. Daytona Tuxedos can help you plan your wedding within 24 hours. John knows a photographer, florist, a dress store, and he can rent or sell you a suit or tuxedo. If you reside outside the State of Florida, there is no waiting time to get your marriage license in the State of Florida. If you are a resident of Florida, there is a waiting period between the time you apply for your license and the time you receive your valid Florida Marriage license application.
As an Officiant, John needs the following items to perform a legal ceremony. You must have a valid Florida Marriage License application. The union must be between people over 18 years of age. If either party are divorced, the final divorce settlement must be finalized over 30 days ago. John must see valid photo identification from both parties. The final okay for the script and payment are arranged prior to performing the ceremony. John uses ceremony script, but will do any script
FAQ about wedding ceremonies from John.
1) After the ceremony is performed, John usually leaves the wedding before the reception. When the bride and groom hire John as the Officiant, John does not stay for the reception, unless he is invited prior to the ceremony to do so.
2) Many attendants ask John if he is a minister, clergy, rabbi, priest, etc?; which would be formal religious leadership within a religion. John is a Notary Public licensed in the State of Florida. John has held a valid Notary Public license and seal since 1982 in the State of Florida.
3) Does John need a microphone when standing in front of a large audience? No, John can speak very loud and project his voice towards the croud; however the bride and groom are usually nervous and speak quietly, so if you want all the guests to hear the entire ceremony, John does recommend getting a microphone and speakers.
Note: Some brides want John to have his back to the audience. Not only does this look stupid in photos because John's back blocks pictures of the bride and groom, but the audience can not hear what John is saying because he is not speaking to the audience.
4) How do the bride, groom and attendants stand at the ceremony. John, the Officiant stands in the middle, furthest away, facing the audience. The groom stands to his immediate left, then the best man, and the male attendants. The bride stands to the right, then the maid of honor, then the female attendants. The attendants need to be order with whom they are walking down the aisle with when leaving the ceremony. The bride and groom leave first, followed by the best man and maid of honor, then the other attendants in order. Then they enter the reception area in opposite order. The D.J. announces the attendant's names and then they enter the reception area. However, John will do it any way you want.
5) Does charge extra to attend the rehearsal? YES, but John wants to be sure your wedding goes perfectly and uses his 12 years experience to help answer questions during the rehearsal if the bride and groom have any questions they would like to ask. John can only attend before or after business hours.
6) How long does the entire ceremony last? This depends on how many attendants are in the wedding. The wording as shown takes about 7 minutes. If the guys (groom, then attendants) walk up individually first, then the ladies (attendants), then the flowergirl spreading flowers and then the bride, it will last longer. If you change the ceremony script or add to the script, it will take longer. If the ceremony is outside and the bride and groom want the unity candle lighting as part of their ceremony, it may take a long time to keep the candles lit. Many times the bride wants the bride and groom's mothers to light the candles. Be sure to rehearse the candle lighting with the mothers ahead of time on a mock candle. Some ladies have a difficult time using a lighter, especially if they are non-smokers or elderly with arthritis.
7) What is John's fee to perform the ceremony? Usually, $50.00. It depends on travel time and attire. John will usually wear a black suit with a white dress shirt and long black tie with dress shoes. If this out-dresses the wedding party, John will wear some informal dress clothes. John will discuss this with the bride and groom prior to the ceremony.
8) Are there any hours John is unable to perform a ceremony? Yes, John is unable to perform a ceremony during store business hours. Many brides and grooms know John and have changed the time of their wedding so John is able to perform the ceremony.
9) Does John charge additional fees if the wedding does not start on time? No, everyone else will charge the bride and groom enough extra fees for a late start, and John does not mind a late start as long as it does not interfere with store hours.
John will be more than happy to perform your ceremony the way you request to make this the day you have been dreaming about since you were a little girl and little boy.