Richmond has a wide range of officiants — clergy, civil celebrants and friends who got ordained online. The right one depends on what kind of ceremony you actually want.
Questions worth asking
- Are you authorized to solemnize marriages in Virginia?
- Do you write custom ceremonies, or use a standard script?
- Do you attend rehearsals, and is that included or quoted separately?
- What happens with our marriage license after the ceremony?
- Do you travel to our venue, and how is travel handled?
If all you need is the legal portion, say so early — you should not be quoted for a full ceremony you don't want.
So… which one is your wedding?
A $150 paperwork wedding, or a ceremony built for the two of you.