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There is a nonrefundable deposit of $100 to reserve the date. The deposit is included in the cost of whatever wedding package you choose.

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The Officiant warrants that he is a professional Officiant; recognized as a legally Ordained Minister; fully qualified to officiate at weddings in the State of California. The Officiant will provide the following services for a fee under the terms of this agreement. The Officiant offers 2 Wedding Package Options. Please make checks payable to "Ken Ballard, Jr."

Pearl Package - $399 - Elopement Ceremony with under 20 people. Includes Includes Planning session, wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and mailing in marriage license.

Ruby Package - $499 - Includes Planning session, wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and mailing in marriage license.

Premarital Counseling Packages

In addition to the wedding packages, the Officiant offers optional premarital counseling packages. It is not a requirement to choose a wedding package for the premarital counseling sessions. Sessions can be face to face or via Zoom, Facetime, Google Duo, or Skype with payment due at the completion of each session.

Emerald Package - $150 - 2 premarital counseling sessions @ $75 each

Sapphire Package - $300 - 2 premarital and 2 postmarital sessions @ $75 each

Diamond Package - $650 - In-Depth Premarital Counseling: 10 sessions @ $65 each.

Please read the following terms: *

The Officiant will work with the couple in person, by e-mail, Skype, Face Time, or by telephone to allow them to prepare and choose their custom service. The Officiant has sample services available for the couple or the couple may choose to modify the samples, create a ceremony or use one of their own choosing. The Officiant reserves the right to refuse any service that he is not comfortable performing, at which time a refund may be made to the couple. The Officiant shall arrive at the wedding location approximately 30 minutes prior to the time of the scheduled service. a) Officiant is prepared to dress in the manner that suits the style of your wedding, provided it allows him to present a dignified image in keeping with the character of the rite of matrimony. b) Service includes travel within 30 miles (A travel fee of One dollar/mile will be applied for locations further than 30 miles) of Torrance, CA, a rehearsal the day before the ceremony; the ceremony itself and time needed for post-ceremonial photography. c) Attendance at pre and post wedding activities are dependent upon the availability of the Officiant. In the event that the scheduled Officiant is unable to perform the couple’s wedding ceremony due to illness, hospitalization, accidents, transportation breakdown or any other unforeseeable causes, he will make every possible attempt to notify the couple and arrange for another Wedding Pastor from Wedding Pastor Network to substitute. In such an event that no substitute is available, all monies paid by the couple to the Officiant will be returned and the couple hereby agrees that the Officiant will NOT be held liable for any damages (including punitive) due to the non-performance of the ceremony or function. The Officiant gives permission to the couple to use his likeness in any photographs, videos or other recording media in any manner for any purpose they wish. Likewise the couple gives permission to Ken Ballard to use their likeness in any photographs, videos or other media for marketing purposes. The couple understands that they must obtain a valid marriage license (which is valid for 90 days) from the appropriate jurisdiction for which the ceremony will be performed and shall provide such valid marriage license to the Officiant BEFORE the ceremony is performed. The Officiant cannot and will not perform a marriage ceremony without receiving the appropriate valid marriage license prior to the ceremony. A valid marriage license is due to be presented no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the ceremony, or the couple must sign a waiver stating their understanding of the fact that any ceremony performed without the presence of the license will be symbolic only and will not result in the couple’s legal status as husband and wife. Upon presenting a valid marriage license and county licensing fee to the Officiant, the couple will sign the official marriage certificate. The responsibility for filing this certificate with the county clerk’s office is solely that of the Officiant. The Officiant is legally obligated to return the completed License to the County Clerk’s office where the License was obtained by the couple within 15 days of the wedding ceremony. This agreement is valid for the wedding service for the place and date stated above. Any change to time, place or date must be agreed to in advance by the Officiant and may be subject to additional fees. The couple realizes that the Officiant performs other ceremonies for other couples and that excessive lateness or change of time can create a serious conflict in the Officiant’s schedule. If the couple changes the time or date of the scheduled ceremony without the Officiant’s consent, the Officiant reserves the right to cancel the performance of the ceremony, and shall in no way be held responsible or liable in any manner for such non-performance. The couple agrees that the officiant will do his best to attend the wedding rehearsal but is not required to be present if there is a schedule conflict. The couple agrees to pay the Officiant the ceremony performance fee of $399 or $499 – (depending on the wedding package selected) plus any additional agreed upon services or unusual travel expenses not listed above. To reserve the date, a non-refundable deposit (booking fee) of $100 shall be remitted with this signed agreement. The remaining balance is due at the rehearsal, or if there is no rehearsal, prior to ceremony. The bride and groom can either pay by cash, personal check, or credit card through Zelle or venmo. The couple agrees to pay for whichever premarital counseling package (if selected). There is an addition $100 fee for weddings that fall on holidays. There will be an additional fee assessed to late starts of a wedding ceremony or rehearsal (unless it is the fault of the officiant): The first 30 minutes after a scheduled start time is free. After that, there will be a $25 dollar/30 minutes charge. For weddings two or more hours away from Torrance, CA, a hotel may be required to make sure the officiant can be at the wedding in a timely manner. If so, the couple agrees to cover the cost of the hotel. The couple accepts responsibility for purchasing items needed to perform the ceremony (unity candles, sand, roses, etc.) unless previously stated. This agreement and any attachments constitute the entire agreement between the parties and may not be modified except in writing signed by both parties. No other representation or promises have been made except those that are set out in this agreement. If any part of this agreement is adjudged to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable, the remaining parts shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS HERE, the couple have executed this Wedding Ceremony Agreement and Contract as of the date stated above.

I have read and agree with the terms written above.

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