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 the 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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