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Lia
Dedicated January 2018

Average officiant prices?

Lia, on March 13, 2017 at 4:59 PM Posted in Planning 0 32

Hey girls! So I just started searching for officiants for our big day! Just wondering - what's the average you guys have/will spend on your officiant? I have no clue - FH and I were planning on someone but that fell through so we are just wondering about how much is "normal" to pay for an officiant!

Thank you for your feedback! Smiley smile

32 Comments

Latest activity by Rev Thurlow Weed, on March 26, 2017 at 7:48 PM
  • Lucio@Last
    Super June 2018
    Lucio@Last ·
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    I believe it depends on where you live, if you tell us your city/state I'm sure the ladies in your area will be able to help you

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    There isn't really an average; this is highly regional and it depends on talent, experience and reputation.

    In NY/northern NJ, expect 450-900. for a great independent officiant.

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  • Lia
    Dedicated January 2018
    Lia ·
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    Thanks ladies! Super helpful (: I think I found an awesome one (still need to call and make appt.) but just didn't wanna get pulled into the naive newlywed deal! Haha thank you!

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  • Sarah
    Devoted May 2018
    Sarah ·
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    Our priest is $350

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  • Lia
    Dedicated January 2018
    Lia ·
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    May I ask who you booked with those prices? Totally understand if you don't feel comfortable - just wondering so I can check it out!

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  • Lia
    Dedicated January 2018
    Lia ·
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    You're totally right - my apologies, FB! Thank you for the reply!

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
    GymRat ·
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    I'm in NYC (venue is on Long Island) and my officiant is $500 for personal vows - $400 without.

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    A clergy person supported by a church is going to be less, generally, than an independent.

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  • Page
    VIP May 2017
    Page ·
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    I'm in VA and mine was $400

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  • franniloveshimdailey
    Savvy August 2019
    franniloveshimdailey ·
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    Anyone know how much for the Baltimore, Md. area?

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  • Ashley
    Super September 2017
    Ashley ·
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    400$

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  • ambrok
    Master October 2017
    ambrok ·
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    In WI I've found one for $80 (just starting out) - $400. Ours landed at $250. Some include audio, rehearsal n all included a meeting with the couple n filing paperwork.

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  • OceanDreamin
    Expert July 2017
    OceanDreamin ·
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    In Minneapolis MN metro they range 100-600.

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  • Carissa Brittney
    Super July 2017
    Carissa Brittney ·
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    Ours is $300. He did FH memorial service and he was wonderful.

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  • Michael V
    Michael V ·
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    Here in suburban Chicago professional officiants start at close to $300 and up. Best wishes!

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  • Vilma
    Expert September 2018
    Vilma ·
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    In CA my officiant is $300 including free travel if within 15mile radius

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  • Brenda
    Super May 2017
    Brenda ·
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    For Florida I paid 274

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  • FME
    Master March 2018
    FME ·
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    We haven't picked yet but we have it narrowed down to two, one is $200 and one is $275, we did look at one that was $400 but we didn't see that much of a reason to spend that much more money in our consultation. (I'm in Orlando, FL)

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  • Tammy S.
    VIP August 2017
    Tammy S. ·
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    @frances I am in baltimore area. I found prices around 300 to 400.

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  • Susan
    Super December 2017
    Susan ·
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    For Florida we're paying $200, with an extra $100 if we need him at the rehearsal.

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