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Congratulations on your engagement! I have been officiating at weddings for over 15 years. My goal is to work with you to make your day remembered and cherished--whether your wedding is a grand affair on the grounds of the Virginia Museum, or at a treed oasis at a remote Air B&B--. just you and your beloved. I perform both secular and religious weddings (I am an ordained minister). My top fee (including travel time and a rehearsal the day before) is $500. My micro weddings range in price from $50 to $200.
I serve the areas of Charlottesville, Richmond, and Williamsburg, Virginia and places in between. During our first conversation by phone, Zoom, FaceTime or in person, I will ask you questions like "Are you planning to write your own vows, or use traditional ones? Will you have reading? Would you like me to suggest some?" That kind of thing.
If after our conversation you decide we are a "fit," I will have you two sign a contract. Half my fee is due at that time. Close to the time of your wedding, we will have another conversation. By then, you will have provided me with any subsequent decisions you have made. From that information, I will prepare a draft of your service. We will review that together so that we can be sure that I have captured everything.
If you have a rehearsal, I will be there. I recommend rehearsals, especially if you have a significant number of people in your wedding party.
I have a small, portable, battery operated amplifier, which I am happy to bring with me to your wedding.
Premarital counseling is offered but not required.
What You'll Love About Wedding Preacher for Hire
Couples love warmth and kindness of this pastor. She has invaluable knowledge and resources which results in beautifully crafted personalised ceremonies. Check out the reviews to see what other couples loved about working with Wedding Preacher for Hire!
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Rev. Dr. Gay Lee Einstein received glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, with couples praising her warmth, dedication, and professionalism. She was commended for personalizing ceremonies to reflect couples' unique love stories, offering guidance throughout the planning process, and providing helpful resources such as music suggestions and premarital counseling. Couples appreciated her ability to make ceremonies intimate and memorable, recommending her highly to others in search of an officiant for their special day.
Thank you Gay Lee!
Gay Lee is very kind and friendly. We felt she was exceptionally outgoing, and it made collaborating on the plans for our ceremony an enjoyable experience. She was not overbearing and gave us lots of flexibility to ensure we decided on whatever worked best for us.
The ceremony itself went very smoothly! We heard positive reviews from all of the guests. Gay Lee did a great job during the rehearsal preparing us and making it as stress free as possible.
We would highly recommend Gay Lee! She is an awesome person, and her personality and professionalism went a long way in making our wedding a special, unforgettable memory for us. Thank you Gay Lee!
Great officiant, beautiful ceremony
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We have done a several weddings together recently, and each one felt so fresh and sincere. Highly recommended!
Reverend Gay Lee Einstein is a wonderful choice for a celebrant for your wedding day. Her kindness and compassion comes through in each of her customized ceremonies. She is very organized and wonderful to work with through both the rehearsal and day of the wedding! We love to hear that a couple has chosen Gay to help them solidify their union.
Rev. Gay Lee Einstein is always a pleasure to work with! I love how her kind and caring nature helps the couple feel at ease during their wedding day. Gay Lee’s attention to detail and professionalism makes her a joy to be around. She is a genuine person whom I consider as a friend! I highly recommend her!
