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Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate?

 

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mstaud


Dec 14, 2004, 2:25 PM

Post #1 of 6 (2253 views)
     Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate?  

We are just going downtown to the court house to get married. What is the proper amount of money to give the guy that performs the ceremony?

goldstar_vw


Dec 14, 2004, 4:25 PM

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     Re: [mstaud] Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate? [In reply to]  

When I did this a few months ago, the Court charged $50 cash. I would call ahead to make sure you have the correct fee. I do not know whether or not it is appropriate to give anything above the amount of the fee. Perhaps one of the experts can answer that.

mstaud


Dec 15, 2004, 7:31 AM

Post #3 of 6 (2223 views)
     Re: [goldstar_vw] Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate? [In reply to]  

We already paid the court $40 for the ceremony...just wondered if we ought to give the officiate something more.

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Dec 15, 2004, 7:36 AM

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     Re: [mstaud] Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate? [In reply to]  

Is this a minister or a judge who is marrying you?
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mstaud


Dec 15, 2004, 7:39 AM

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     Re: [TWQadmin] Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate? [In reply to]  

I believe it will be a minister.

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Dec 15, 2004, 7:55 AM

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     Re: [mstaud] Civil Ceremony - how much do we pay officiate? [In reply to]  

A donation to the Minister's church is appreciated and the typical donation is $100, more if the officiate has to travel.


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