About Me
Hi, I am Cheryl Lynne Brown a Non-Denominational, wedding officiant. I was ordained through the Universal Life Church Monastery.
I enjoy writing, helping others, and love celebrations. I decided to combine these elements to become a wedding officiant.
I would be honored to help you prepare a highly personalized ceremony that reflects the love you found in a relaxed and creative ceremony that reflects your values and traditions.
Packages
Wedding Rehearsal-Included {45 minutes}
Signing Ceremony
Wedding officiant will say the Expression of Intent and the couple will say simple vows. The pronouncement will be said and then the signing of the marriage license.
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Witnesses are not required in Maryland.
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I do NOT own a venue but would be happy to
travel to your venue of choice
After 3 p.m. and weekends incurs additional fees of travel.
Travel fees over 15 miles are not included with the package
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$80 - $150
Making It Legal
The couple applies for their marriage license. (Limited to 4 people in attendance) After the ceremony, the license is signed by both the couple and the wedding officiant. The notary travels to the couple within a certain distance.
$80
Elopement
Attendance of more than 4 people
$150
Home
$200
Simple Venue
$250
Home Ceremony/ Formal Ceremony
$395
The following packages include:
Ceremony prepared by the couple ( or customized by the wedding officiant). The process would be developed in during our consultation, by phone and email correspondence.
You will also receive survey questions about your love story. I would then email you your script to finalize your ceremony.
The ceremony would also include readings, vows, ring exchange. or other rituals (of your choice). Vows prepared by the couple or the help of the wedding officiant.
Signing the certificate by couple and mailing of the marriage license by the wedding officiant.
FAQs & Info
Q: Do we have to be Maryland residents to be married in this state?
A: No you do not have to be a Maryland resident, but you must get married in the county in which you obtained your marriage license.
Q: Where do we get our marriage license and what is the cost?
A: Charges for your marriage license vary according to the county. Please contact the Court Clerk in your local Circuit Court in Maryland.
Hours
Sunday 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–7:00 pm
**A 50% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR CONTRACT IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING.
**FOR HOLIDAY WEDDINGS, INCLUDING VALENTINE'S DAY, ADDITIONAL FEES WILL BE ADDED TO THE CEREMONY PRICE.
