Texas Twins Events Services Weddings, LBGT Unions, Baptism, Vow Renewal and More

As an ordained Minister and Wedding Officiant, I’m available for Weddings, Funerals, Baptism, Christening, Anniversary Celebrations, House Blessings, Last Rite, and any other Ministerial duties, as well as providing floral designs, and venue or catering negotiation, and photography.

Based on specific client needs, I will work with you to ensure a beautiful ceremony or event at an affordable price.

Other questions have been how do I collect payment? Well, at weddings, I require an up front deposit to secure my availability for your event. At funerals, the family normally leaves payment with the funeral director. Tips are always appreciated.

The prospective couple will need to attain a wedding license from the County Clerk which is usually for 90 days, if you are active military, we discount your fees and, can request a judge to waive your waiting period.

When I arrive at a wedding, I usually speak to the bride first, and then check in with the groom. If there will be music, I check in with the DJ or organist to go over the music and processional. When I arrive at a funeral, I first talk to the funeral director, who will normally take me to a room to speak with the family and is usually the time I’m paid for my services.

Sometimes I am asked to do a prayer at the beginning of the wedding meal. Whether I stay for the meal depends on several factors, if I have more than one event on the same day, I will often politely decline. I don’t usually stay, but it is nice to be asked.

What if someone forgets (or loses) the ring? There are three choices here, someone may loan the bride a ring, or skip the ring giving ceremony entirely and continue with the service or, act as if there is a ring, going through the motions.

What if a pending bride/groom divorce is not final by the wedding date? This is very touchy, it has actually happened. I have always gone ahead with the ceremony and had the couple contact me when final divorce papers are in. At that time, I meet with them, ask them if they want to be married, and sign the license for that date. Licenses CANNOT be backdated. On the day of the wedding, I give them a wedding certificate as a remembrance of the date. If for some reason the divorce papers didn’t come through, I think of the wedding date as either an elaborate rehearsal or party.

What if someone objects during the ceremony? I intentionally DO NOT have any ceremonies that leave this question open for discussion. However, if someone does decide to object, I would ask what the objection is and ask the couple if they wish for me to continue or take a moment for a private discussion before proceeding. I’ve never had a wedding stop due to an objection.

What if someone forgets to bring the license to the ceremony? There are Ministers who will not perform a ceremony without the license, I am not one of them. Mistakes happen, we are all human. The couple can always send someone to get it during the reception or meet with me later to get signatures.

What if the bride/groom are drunk prior to the ceremony? I suggest putting off the ceremony for an hour or two and invite guests to go ahead and eat, brides rarely faint. On occasion, the groom requires the best man to hold him up, this is rare though. Nerves get the best of all of us, alcohol is not your friend on a big day with family and friends.

What if the bride/groom fails to show up on the wedding day? This is a nightmare situation for any Pastor, luckily I’ve never had it happen.

How do I suggest including children into the ceremony? Prior to the event, I discuss how the couple wishes to include children and offer various insights as a ribbon ceremony, rose ceremony or unity candle lighting.

What suggestions do I have for incorporating something unusual into a ceremony? Well, there can be a wine ceremony, a butterfly release, or breaking the glass ceremony, I’ve even invited guests in the saying of vows.

However the couple and/or family want to personalize an event, I enjoy creative inspiration, poetry, handwritten vows, and symbolism. After all, it’s YOUR day.