About Me
Hi, I am Cheryl Lynne Brown a Non-Denominational, wedding officiant. I was ordained through the Universal Life Church Monastery.
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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.
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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
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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
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Elopement
Attendance of more than 4 people
$150
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Home
$200
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Simple Venue
$250
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Home Ceremony/ Formal Ceremony
$395
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The following packages include:
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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.
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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.
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Signing the certificate by couple and mailing of the marriage license by the wedding officiant.
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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
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**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.
