FAQs
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How can I contact you?
Will you travel for my wedding and do you charge extra for it?
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Travel up to 40 miles from ZIP 27958 is included.
Beyond 40 miles: $1/mile (roundtrip).
Carova (4x4 Beach): +$50 + travel fees.
Hatteras & Ocracoke: Require a minimum 1-night hotel stay.
Early-morning or late-evening events may also require 1–2 nights of lodging.
Questions? I’m happy to go over the details with you!
After you decide to work with me, I'll send you an invoice via RockPaperCoin.com. You can pay by credit card or debit card online. To lock in your date and time, I ask for 25% of the grand total as a non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is due one week before your wedding. Or if you need to, I can set up installment payments to help accommodate with wedding expenses! Everything is always paid online via this service. Don't worry, you'll get reminder emails! After the retainer is paid, I start building your story!
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How and when do I pay?
Do we apply for our marriage license or do you?
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You will have to apply for your wedding license (either online or in person) and you are responsible for picking up the license (with valid ID) prior to your wedding day.
In North Carolina, the license is good immediately upon issuance and is valid for 60 days, however, it is only available for pick-up 15 days prior to your wedding. You can purchase your license in any county in the state of North Carolina and get married anywhere in the state. I am required to return the marriage license to the issuing county within 10 days after the marriage ceremony. It is your responsibility to request a certified copy of your marriage license from the Register of Deeds office. Before submitting a request for your certified copy, please allow at least 7 business days after your ceremony. This will allow me time to send the license back and to allow enough time for processing.
Don't worry, we will go over all of this again in detail ;)
What if our venue doesn’t allow for a rehearsal?
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If your venue is not available for a rehearsal, no worries! We just need a space where we can imagine a “front area” and practice walking down a mock aisle and standing in a line. We can do rehearsals in city parks, living rooms, condo party rooms, and restaurants! The options are limitless! We want to do everything we can to make sure everyone is as relaxed as possible on your wedding day. A rehearsal – anywhere – goes a long way towards that.
What if you’re sick the day of my wedding?
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Fortunately, I have several licensed and experienced colleagues who I know would knock your ceremony out of the park as well as I would. Your ceremony will already be completely written by me, of course, and I would call on one of my colleagues to seamlessly step in and read and perform what you and I have created together. Or, we can get one of your loved ones ordained and I can help them with your ceremony!
*Hatteras National Seashore Celebrations: For weddings and vow renewals on the beautiful Hatteras National Seashore (beaches and lighthouses), a permit is required through pay.gov. Applications must be submitted 30 days in advance. Please visit nps.gov for more details.
Do I need a permit to have a beach wedding on the Outer Banks?
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Do you share the wedding script with us?
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I love the element of surprise! (but only the good kind!) If I have questions about certain elements of the script, I will share certain parts with you. However, I like to keep the ceremony script a surprise, so you and your partner have those organic reactions! Afterwards, if you would like a copy of your ceremony, just let me know, and I can send you a PDF copy of your love story and vows!