Monday- Thursday Elopement: $75 Weekend Elopement $100 Holiday Elopement $125 Elopements are less than 72 hour notice and have limited choices Wedding ceremony lasting less than 10 minutes Vows and ring exchange No room for personalization: Generic ceremony/ choice between religious or nonreligious 10 Guests maximum (not including children under 12) Price includes completion and submission of the marriage license to the appropriate county clerk by Reverend This can be done the same day that you get your license depending on availability and the rules of your state Price is for weddings within the service area, travel cost will be added for out of service area weddings. Service Area: LaPorte and Michigan City. See Service Area for travel prices
Basic No Frills Package: $125 Standard ceremony with unlimited consultation by phone or email only Can choose from several different ceremony styles Some room to personalize and the pre written scripts. This is done by email No Rehearsal included, but will do a short run thru if desired right before ceremony with couple and attendants Usually a smaller wedding under 100 guests Decorative marriage license to frame Completion and submission of the marriage license to the appropriate county clerk by Reverend Price is for weddings within the service area, travel cost will be added for out of service area weddings. Service Area: LaPorte and Michigan City. See Service area for travel prices
Standard Package: $200 Standard ceremony with unlimited consultation by phone or email only Can choose from several different ceremony styles Some room to personalize and the pre written scripts. This is done by email Rehearsal included and covers up to one hour only, more than an hour is required, $25 per 15 minutes may be charged. If you are out out of the service area, please multiply travel price by 2. Usually a smaller wedding under 100 guests Decorative marriage license to frame Completion and submission of the marriage license to the appropriate county clerk by Reverend Price is for weddings within the service area, travel cost may be added for out of service area weddings. Service Area: LaPorte and Michigan City. See Service Area for travel prices
Enhanced: $300 (usually longer ceremony) For individuals who will have special readings, ceremonies, or long musical interludes within the wedding Personal meeting to discuss your special day up to two hours, in the LaPorte area or by virtual connection. If reverend must travel, this cost can be negotiated. A custom ceremony for each couple Usually a larger wedding of 100 guests or more Rehearsal included and covers up to one and 1/2 hour only, if more than an hour 1/2 is required, $25 per 15 minutes may be charged. If you are out out of the service area, please multiply travel price by 2. Decorative marriage license to frame Completion and submission of the marriage license to the appropriate county clerk Price is for weddings within the service area, travel cost may be added for out of service area weddings. Service Area: LaPorte and Michigan City. See Service Area for travel prices
Vow Renewal / Commitment Ceremonies are priced the same as ceremonies above.
Miscellaneous:
Currently, the Indiana Dunes Beaches and Parks require permits for ANY wedding performed on the lakeshore. You are required to submit a permit 3 weeks in advance. Other Parks in Indiana and Southern Michigan beaches may or may not. It is the responsibility of the couple to obtain any and all permits.
Many parks will charge "user fees" for designated areas. If you have a small wedding of less than 7 people without seating you may only need to pay park entrance fees. It is the responsibility of the couple to pay the fees and to secure this information prior to booking. Entrance fees for the Reverand are not included in package prices and need to be added.
Unlimited phone and e-mail communication on all packages and coordination of wedding ceremony with vendors are included within reasonable limits. Skype, Facetime, and Zoom meetings are also free if under 1/2 hour to meet with reverend. If client's swould like to meet this way to create a personalized ceremony, there will be a charge.
Valid marriage license required by couple (from appropriate county clerk)
See your county clerk’s office for license and requirements (See Link)
Witnesses are the responsibility of the couple, witnesses may not be required of your state and Rev. Brand-Lesley cannot supply this service at this time, INDIANA DOES NOT NEED WITNESSES
Reimbursement of parking fees or admission fees by the couple to the Reverend is required for ceremony sites where these must be paid.
For rehearsals there is a minimum charge of $75, if not included in package.
Outside of the Michigan City and La Porte area, please see Service Area TAB for pricing.
Payment of a deposit of $50 is required to reserve wedding fees, date, and time. Deposit is non refundable, but is placed toward final payment due day before wedding.
If your date and time changes and the Reverend is still available to serve you that deposit may be transferred to the new date and time within reasonable limits.
Payments by money order, cashier's check, or credit card only. Personal checks only excepted when they have at least 10 days to clear before ceremony.
Venues: Couples are responsible for their own wedding sites. The Reverend can make suggestions if needed. Local historical sites, museums, and bed and breakfasts are always an inexpensive alternative for small intimate indoor venues. Bed and breakfasts may also be willing to let a couple use a common room for a small ceremony for a handful of people if you purchase a room. During the summer northern Indiana has plenty of outside venues such as parks and gardens to suit your needs at low or no cost. You will need to contact the appropriate authority for permission. Small churches and chapels can also be rented during non service hours.