How much to give the priest?

Anyone? Let me add its not a full mass.

Talk to people at your church who were married recently.

I had no idea how much to give our pastor either. We were thinking $200. We asked FH's mom her opinion because she is really involved in her church, and she is actually ordained and has officiated a wedding. She was given $200 and thought it was too much, and recommended $100. I think $100 - $200 is acceptable.

We don't belong to any church so that won't work. My only option is to ask 1 friend I know that got married in a church, but that was a few years ago.

Full situation, we don't know this priest other than our two meetings with him and don't belong to the church. I can't really base my decisision off of other family because they live in a much more rural area and I'm in a city so its hard to judge prices. That's why I was curious if there were any other people in this particular situation.

I'm trying to decide the same thing. We belong to a church, and thought about $50 to the pastor and $100 as a donation to the church, but I don't know.

I think 200 is fine.

We don't have to pay for the church since I am a member. but we are giving donation of around 150 and the priest will get around 100.

(I haven't been working with him at all and he really is just showing up to marry me so, I figure this will be more than enough)

I would say $200-250. Since you are not a member of the church, your donation should be a little higher than what a member's donation would be.

We're renewing our vows at the venue and not in a church, and the reverend is a friend of ours. Not a close friend, but we consider her a friend. We haven't decided on a set amount yet, but hubby is leaning towards $200. I think that is a bit much because we are also inviting her to stay for the cocktail hour and reception AND bring a guest.

I think the person marrying you should get at least as much as the organist. But, the priest is being paid by the church -- I don't know if the organist is paid by the church.

Good point Nancy on the organist. We are actually supplying our own but I listed the church's price for comparison purposes. Maybe $250 is a better way to go.