Retainer and Fees


There are no fee's for Baptism's or funerals or memorial services and other services are quoted as
requested. It is expected that individuals would offer a donation for these services.

Fee's for marriage ceremonies below.

Retainer Fee  $200.00

A $200.00 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure a time and date
commitment for your wedding.
It may be paid by check or money order made out and mailed to
Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus,
100 Summer Street #313,
Holliston, MA 01746.
This retainer is due to the Ministry after the initial wedding plan discussion is
complete to secure your date and time, part of this fee goes to maintaining marriage
records. Without a retainer your day and time is not reserved.
The Retainer Fee is Separate and above the Ceremony Honorarium.
Reasonable e-mails, and telephone calls from brides and grooms with questions
about their wedding are welcomed prior to booking.
A personal meeting is encouraged when possible.
Additional fees are charged for making a memorial liturgy booklet and its printing.
If financial hardship is involved please discuss this with the minister.
Please notify the Ministry you have retained for any cancellations so they can
remove the time from their ministry calendar.

Ceremony Honorarium Minimum $200.00

A minimum honorarium of $200 for the first hour is expected for wedding
ceremony, and $100.00 for each additional hour or part of thereafter, if the minister
is available.
Normally this is paid to the clergy person before the day of the wedding.

Rehearsal, special ceremony preparation, parking, travel, or other special expenses
are additional costs and expected to be paid by the couple before the ceremony
begins.
Services scheduled on a holiday will be discussed at the time of booking.

Ceremonies can range from $200.00 and up, (with the average being $400.00) the
total of the booking fee and the Honorarium.

Vow renewals are set at $175.00, with a $100.00 Booking Retainer.

Rehearsals

Our Ministers gladly participates in any rehearsal or rehearsal dinner prior to a
wedding service, fees to be discussed at time of booking.
All fees due for the rehearsal and wedding ceremony should be paid to the clergy
person before the ceremony. To ensure that each couple is ready for the ceremony a
telephone call to the Minister the night or morning before the rehearsal / wedding is
required. Please call and communicate you have a license and there are no changes
in plans as close to the wedding as possible.

Extras

Ceremonies in paid locations must be paid by the couple including any fees for the
Officiate to park or enter such as Theme Parks or Festivals. Any special setting that
may require him to arrive or remain for several hours also may incur additional
costs depending on the amount of time required.

Travel

If travel is expected out of the area, the bride and groom are expected to pay all
hospitality and or transportation expenses for the Minister. A cost will be discussed
for the travel at the time of booking. Any services which require 30 or more miles of
travel must be fully discussed and include a $.50 (fifty cent) per mile charge.

Contact Information

Courtesy dictates that you contact the Minister about changes or cancellations and  
keep him well informed as to your plans. A booking information form is provided
to let him know how to contact the couple if necessary. Either cut and paste this
form into your e-mail or print it out then mail the info in. Please be sure he has
your phone number and contact information as soon as possible in case of changes
and questions. Until this information is received the wedding is not booked or
placed on the calendar.

All church records are maintained by The Reformed catholic Church International,
Inc. www.RcCINE.org


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