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How much do you pay preacher?

Future Mrs. B, on September 16, 2014 at 3:30 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

My preacher did not give us a price. He told us to donate to the church. We are not having the wedding at the church. He lives 40ish miles away from where the wedding will be. We also invited him and his wife to the reception where he will also be doing the blessing before we eat. Now, I was wondering what a reasonable amount to give him would be?

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Latest activity by Lauren, on September 16, 2014 at 4:37 PM
  • L + R
    Master September 2014
    L + R ·
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    Hello Sarah! Could you please update your avatar? It helps us decipher who we're talking to! Smiley smile

    I think that since he's asking you donate to the church, that is a decision you and FH or whoever is going to pay for his services should decide. I think anywhere from $100 to $300 would be sufficient enough, depending on what you/they can afford.

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  • L
    Master February 2015
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    My officiant cost us $330. I think if you make a donation around $200 you should be ok.

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  • DisneyNut
    Master October 2014
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    We are donating $100-150 but things are pretty cheap around here too. Our wedding is extremely small and simple too so the whole ceremony will last like 15 minutes.

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  • DisneyNut
    Master October 2014
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    We are donating $100-150 but things are pretty cheap around here too. Our wedding is extremely small and simple too so the whole ceremony will last like 15 minutes.

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  • Terry
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    We have a rabbi.. cost is 1200.00 i think go by how long your ceremony is as well. if its an hour or more 250-300

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  • Lauren
    Super October 2014
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    I'd say donate around $200 to $300 to the church or maybe look up the average cost for an officiant in your area and then donate that amount? I'd also give your preacher some sort of gift and a thank you card as well - like a gc to a restaurant maybe?

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