Elopements & micro-weddings, done beautifully
Not every wedding needs a ballroom. If you're planning an elopement or a micro-wedding — just the two of you, or a small circle of your favorite people — I'll write and perform a ceremony that feels like a real wedding, because it is one. I serve couples across Richmond, Chesterfield and Central Virginia, at backyards, parks, venues and the spot where you first met. And if all you need is the legal part handled with care, my $150 paperwork wedding has you covered.
Just the two of you, if that is what you want
An elopement puts the two of you at the center. It can be quiet, quick and personal without feeling like an afterthought. I can write a short ceremony around your story and vows, or keep things focused on the legal officiant portion.
A small circle, still a real celebration
A micro-wedding makes space for a small group of guests and the parts of a ceremony you care about most. Your story, readings, vows, rings and family participation can all have a place without turning the day into a huge production.
The legal part and the part you remember
- I write a ceremony for you when you choose a custom ceremony, using the story and details you share.
- I perform the marriage and complete the officiant's required documentation.
- I return the marriage record to the issuing court within five days after the ceremony.
- I can attend a rehearsal if you want one; rehearsal attendance is quoted separately and is never assumed to be included.
Choose how much ceremony you want
A custom ceremony
Tell me about your setting, guests, story and vows through the intake questionnaire. I will review the details and send a custom quote. Your date is not reserved until I confirm it with you.
Start the ceremony intakeThe $150 Paperwork Wedding
Bring your valid Virginia marriage license and I will handle the authorized officiant portion and required documentation without a customized traditional ceremony.
Plan your small wedding
Local officiant pages
A few things couples ask
How many guests can we have?
An elopement can be just the two of you, while a micro-wedding makes room for a small circle of your favorite people. Tell me what you have in mind and I will help you choose the service that fits.
Do we need witnesses in Virginia?
No witnesses are required in Virginia. You are welcome to include guests if you want them there, but you do not need to add witnesses to make the wedding happen.
What do we need to know about the marriage license?
Your valid Virginia marriage license has to be in hand on your wedding day. It is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued, and Virginia has no waiting period. You get it from a Virginia circuit court clerk's office before you meet with me.