Rev. Deborah Ashe
at nhweddings.info
Standard contract
Reverend Deborah Ashe
CONTRACT
to perform Wedding Officiant services
This agreement, made between Deborah Ashe (known in this contract as “the Minister/Officiant”) and
_______________________________________ and _______________
___________________________________(PUT FULL NAME OF BRIDE & GROOM)
{known in this contract as “the Couple”} is for the purpose of retaining the Minister to perform a wedding ceremony on the Couple’s behalf.
1. Minister agrees to provide wedding services to above named Couple on ____________, 200________________
At (location of ceremony ____________________________________________________________
At (time of ceremony)________ AM / PM
2. If the Minister is unfamiliar with the chosen location of the ceremony, the Couple agrees to supply detailed Accurate! directions to location at least 2 (two) weeks prior to set date. Information may be provided via email, or sent in written form via the postal services. If the wedding is in a park or remote outdoor venue that does not have a street address, the street address of the nearest building to the ceremony would be helpful. [for example, wedding is two blocks on the right from Big Grey House, 225 Main St, Bigtown, Large State] There is no such thing as too much information for these weddings, as there are often several wedding parties in large parks.
3. The total agreed upon fee for this service is: $_________________ US________
4. A non-refundable retainer of $__________ is due to the Minister upon the signing of this agreement to hold the above date and time for the Couple; and to release sample ceremonies and vows for Couple’s review.
5. The balance of $_____________ will be due at least 7 days prior to the ceremony by PayPal, cash or money order. Failure to pay the above stated compensation in full when due, will release the Minister from furnishing any services to the Couple under this Agreement.
6. Minister agrees to be available for the Couple to provide support and guidance during the prep and planning stages, (if not in person then by email or phone); until the conclusion of the actual ceremony performed. Likewise, the Couple agrees to be available to the Minister for whatever purpose deemed necessary for the completion of the written ceremony.
7. Minister agrees to supply the Couple with a minimum of 3 wedding ceremony samples in the style of their chosen service for their review. The Couple may piece together a ceremony of their liking using the samples OR write their ceremony completely on their own OR choose to have the Minister write the ceremony for them AND/OR the couple may write just their vows if wished. The Minister retains the right to edit the ceremony in case of redundancy and/or inappropriate wording/ style/length/
positioning/etc.
Up to 3 (three) revisions may be made prior to the finished version. In the case of the Couple choosing to write their own ceremony OR piecing together their ceremony, the Couple agrees to have chosen wording to the Minister no later then 2 (two) weeks prior to service..
8. Minister agrees to perform the ceremony in a professional and respectful manner, in accordance to the ceremony plan chosen by the Couple.
9. The Couple agrees to acknowledge the services being provided by the Minister, in a dignified and respectful manner.
10. The Couple understands that any/all photographs and/or videos taken during and/or after their ceremony by the Minister’s staff are purely NON- PROFESSIONAL, and will be taken with a digital device and (for still shots only) uploaded to a computer for delivery to the Couple via internet.
11. In the unlikely event that the Minister is unable to perform the ceremony for whatever reason, the Minister will make every effort to find a qualified substitute replacement. In the unlikely event that a replacement cannot be found, the Minister will make a full refund of any deposit paid by the Couple; however, the Couple agrees that the refund will be the full extent of damages they are entitled to, and no further damages may be sought against the Minister or any person affiliated with the Minister
12. This contract will lock in the Minister to the Couple's date and time of ceremony; henceforth blocking the Minister from booking another Couple on same date and time. For this purpose; if for any reason a decision is made not to use the services of the Minister after retaining by deposit, the Couple must inform the Minister in writing at least 30 (thirty) days prior to the ceremony date to release the Couple from this contract. If the Couple fails to provide such notice, the Couple agrees to be responsible for ½ of the Minister's balance due as stated in number 5 (five) of this contract.
13. If the wedding is cancelled less than 7 (seven) days before the set ceremony date, for whatever reason, the Couple agrees to be responsible for Minister’s full agreed upon balance due as stated in number 5 (five) of this contract.
14. This contract, once signed, is considered by all within to be legal and binding in accordance to the conditions set forth herein, and all shall abide by the agreed upon terms.
15. If any premises has been contracted/hired by the officiant on behalf of the couple for the purpose of performing the contracted ceremony, the couple is responsible for all costs, hiring fees, damages, insurance issues and all financial responsibilities incurred in the retaining of said premises. The couple is responsible for any liabilities incurred due to the behavior of their guests.
16. The couple must provide to the minister preferably 3 [three] contact telephone numbers, at least one that will be a cell phone that will be kept on until the Minister’s arrival at the wedding venue. The person designated as the contact must be at the venue and have full knowledge of the directions given to the minister.
Name ______________________________Number___________________________
Name ______________________________Number___________________________
Name ______________________________Number___________________________
The designated contact in emergency is Name:________________________________
17. In the case of a distance wedding [over 25 miles from 03060] that is not scheduled to have a rehearsal. The couple must provide a [digital passport style] photograph of the bride and the groom, so that the minister may identify the couple at the wedding venue. Not necessary for elopement or intimate ceremonies.
18. The Minister is not a wedding planner. It is the responsibility of the couple to organize the processional, recessional and the logistics of the event. The minister’s sole responsibility is the legal ceremony. Help will be provided prior to the event by means of emailed/mailed ‘cheat sheets’ on traditional aspects of the event, and also any parts of the ceremony that are custom written. The text of the finalized ceremony in the Minister’s possession will be the one that is officiated. If for any reason the couple cannot fulfill their parts [ for example writing their own vows] They will choose one of the suggestions from the minister, who will bring several printed ‘vow sheets’ for them to select.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
BRIDE
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
GROOM
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
OFFICIANT
Please complete and mail back to
Reverend Deborah Ashe
379 Main St
Nashua
New Hampshire
03060
Fully completed, signed and accompanied by an attached money order for the deposit stated. Thank You. [or go to nhweddings.info and use the paypal link]
positioning/etc.
Up to 3 (three) revisions may be made prior to the finished version. In the case of the Couple choosing to write their own ceremony OR piecing together their ceremony, the Couple agrees to have chosen wording to the Minister no later then 2 (two) weeks prior to service..
8. Minister agrees to perform the ceremony in a professional and respectful manner, in accordance to the ceremony plan chosen by the Couple.
9. The Couple agrees to acknowledge the services being provided by the Minister, in a dignified and respectful manner.
10. The Couple understands that any/all photographs and/or videos taken during and/or after their ceremony by the Minister’s staff are purely NON- PROFESSIONAL, and will be taken with a digital device and (for still shots only) uploaded to a computer for delivery to the Couple via internet.
11. In the unlikely event that the Minister is unable to perform the ceremony for whatever reason, the Minister will make every effort to find a qualified substitute replacement. In the unlikely event that a replacement cannot be found, the Minister will make a full refund of any deposit paid by the Couple; however, the Couple agrees that the refund will be the full extent of damages they are entitled to, and no further damages may be sought against the Minister or any person affiliated with the Minister
12. This contract will lock in the Minister to the Couple's date and time of ceremony; henceforth blocking the Minister from booking another Couple on same date and time. For this purpose; if for any reason a decision is made not to use the services of the Minister after retaining by deposit, the Couple must inform the Minister in writing at least 30 (thirty) days prior to the ceremony date to release the Couple from this contract. If the Couple fails to provide such notice, the Couple agrees to be responsible for ½ of the Minister's balance due as stated in number 5 (five) of this contract.
13. If the wedding is cancelled less than 7 (seven) days before the set ceremony date, for whatever reason, the Couple agrees to be responsible for Minister’s full agreed upon balance due as stated in number 5 (five) of this contract.
14. This contract, once signed, is considered by all within to be legal and binding in accordance to the conditions set forth herein, and all shall abide by the agreed upon terms.
15. If any premises has been contracted/hired by the officiant on behalf of the couple for the purpose of performing the contracted ceremony, the couple is responsible for all costs, hiring fees, damages, insurance issues and all financial responsibilities incurred in the retaining of said premises. The couple is responsible for any liabilities incurred due to the behavior of their guests.
16. The couple must provide to the minister preferably 3 [three] contact telephone numbers, at least one that will be a cell phone that will be kept on until the Minister’s arrival at the wedding venue. The person designated as the contact must be at the venue and have full knowledge of the directions given to the minister.
Name ______________________________Number___________________________
Name ______________________________Number___________________________
Name ______________________________Number___________________________
The designated contact in emergency is Name:________________________________
17. In the case of a distance wedding [over 25 miles from 03060] that is not scheduled to have a rehearsal. The couple must provide a [digital passport style] photograph of the bride and the groom, so that the minister may identify the couple at the wedding venue. Not necessary for elopement or intimate ceremonies.
18. The Minister is not a wedding planner. It is the responsibility of the couple to organize the processional, recessional and the logistics of the event. The minister’s sole responsibility is the legal ceremony. Help will be provided prior to the event by means of emailed/mailed ‘cheat sheets’ on traditional aspects of the event, and also any parts of the ceremony that are custom written. The text of the finalized ceremony in the Minister’s possession will be the one that is officiated. If for any reason the couple cannot fulfill their parts [ for example writing their own vows] They will choose one of the suggestions from the minister, who will bring several printed ‘vow sheets’ for them to select.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
BRIDE
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
GROOM
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
OFFICIANT
Please complete and mail back to
Reverend Deborah Ashe
379 Main St
Nashua
New Hampshire
03060
Fully completed, signed and accompanied by an attached money order for the deposit stated. Thank You. [or go to nhweddings.info and use the paypal link]
The small Print
Please note
The Minister is legally responsible for submitting the signed marriage license to the state as a matter of vital record. Failure to do so is a Class B Felony. The minister reserves the right to do so in the full needs of the law.
If you have changed your mind after the ceremony you must file with the state or via a lawyer. A statement of intention to be married, taken in front of witnesses is a legally binding contract and not to be entered into lightly.
If a legal license is not provided on or before the day of the ceremony, the Minister will only perform a Commitment Ceremony. The legal ceremony will be performed at a later date once the license requirements have been met. The signing of a non-license contract will be required.
Once the services of the Minister have been provided, there will be no refund under any circumstances. The Minister is not responsible for any part of the wedding except for provision of the legal ceremony. The Minister reserves the right to make human errors without such errors resulting in legal action from the couple or their representatives.
For reasons of clarity, the Minister takes the couple as her clients, regardless of who is paying the fees. Final decisions on ceremonies will only be accepted from the couple, and all revisions must be approved by them. the Minister also reserves the right to call a halt to the proceedings in circumstances wherein she is subject to verbal or physical harassment or abuse by any persons present during the proceedings.
Cancellations must be accompanied by the cancellation form provided on this site.
The Minister is legally responsible for submitting the signed marriage license to the state as a matter of vital record. Failure to do so is a Class B Felony. The minister reserves the right to do so in the full needs of the law.
If you have changed your mind after the ceremony you must file with the state or via a lawyer. A statement of intention to be married, taken in front of witnesses is a legally binding contract and not to be entered into lightly.
If a legal license is not provided on or before the day of the ceremony, the Minister will only perform a Commitment Ceremony. The legal ceremony will be performed at a later date once the license requirements have been met. The signing of a non-license contract will be required.
Once the services of the Minister have been provided, there will be no refund under any circumstances. The Minister is not responsible for any part of the wedding except for provision of the legal ceremony. The Minister reserves the right to make human errors without such errors resulting in legal action from the couple or their representatives.
For reasons of clarity, the Minister takes the couple as her clients, regardless of who is paying the fees. Final decisions on ceremonies will only be accepted from the couple, and all revisions must be approved by them. the Minister also reserves the right to call a halt to the proceedings in circumstances wherein she is subject to verbal or physical harassment or abuse by any persons present during the proceedings.
Cancellations must be accompanied by the cancellation form provided on this site.