Services

Wedding Services


The opportunity to meet with you as a couple and get to know you is helpful so that I may better personalize your ceremony, but it is not absolutely necessary. A few pieces of information from you about your history as a couple can assist me to make your ceremony very special.


Ceremony choices and pricing schedules



For all ceremonies a non-refundable retainer of $140.00 is required to reserve my time for your chosen date. Your retainer is credited towards the cost of your chosen ceremony. Any remaining balance is due two weeks before the date of the ceremony.
Travel within 50 miles of Rensselaer, Schenectady, & Albany counties is included in my fee. Feel comfortable to ask about other geographic locations.



Short & Simple $255.00

Brief telephone consultation
officiating at ceremony
preparation and filing of legal documents
under 10 minutes
one half hour of meeting and planning consultation
officiating at ceremony
preparation and filing of legal documents
keepsake marriage certificate
The Short & Simple package is designed for the couple who is looking for a smaller, more intimate ceremony .

The Basic Package $380.00 


Up to one full hour of meeting and telephone planning and consultation
choices for ceremony
officiating at ceremony
preparation and filing of legal documents
ceremony outline/working script
early arrival at ceremony professionals such as your wedding planner, D.J. etc..
Keepsake marriage certificate
If you are considering a 10-20 minute ceremony, the Basic Package may be right for you. This includes time to cover the essential elements of what you would like included in your ceremony .

The Full service package $555.00


Up to two full hours of meeting and planning consultation ( separate meetings)
Choices for ceremony
choices for readings, blessings and special ceremony (unity candle, wine ceremony, sand ceremony, family vows, etc...)
officiating at ceremony
preparation and filing of legal documents
ceremony outline/working script
my attendance at your rehearsal
early arrival at ceremony to coordinate with various professionals such as your wedding planner, D.J., etc..

The overwhelming majority of couples desire a really special ceremony, lasting usually 20-30 minutes. If you have chosen to have a wedding that is customized and personalized just for you, my Full Service Package will be what you are looking for. I will need to meet personally with you as a couple twice, for approximately one hour each .

Reverend Craig P. Lurie 2010-02-13
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