Modern Day Weddings
Mary Gehr, Wedding Celebrant (Officiant)
847-285-1450

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Services & Fees
For me, being a Celebrant is so much more than a way to earn a living. I love what I do and I find it deeply fulfilling to create ceremonies for the most important events in my clients' lives. That's why I'm generous with my time, and give a high level of care and attention to each client. I embrace every ceremony with tons of passion and energy.

You may be reassured to know that I limit the number of  full service ceremonies I write and conduct each month. I do this so I can provide you with a premium service that is personal and never "cookie-cutter". This means that each ceremony is truly memorable.

You receive terrific value when you choose to work with me.  All full service (Platinum) ceremonies include:
  • A custom-crafted ceremony written for you and about you.
  • An in-person meeting and interview in my Elk Grove Village office.
  • Research into any cultural or faith based customs you wish.
  • Poetry, readings, songs, or prayer suggestions that are reflective of you and your values.
  • A draft outline of your ceremony that you approve.
  • The writing of the ceremony based on the information I've compiled from our conversations and research.  Remember, this is written from scratch, and is not based on someone else's ceremony!
  • A feedback opportunity to provide edits to your ceremony.
  • My arrival at least 30 minutes before the ceremony.
  • Liaison with your other ceremony professionals (musicians, photographer, wedding planner, etc.)
  • My warm and professional presence as your ceremony officiant. Ceremonial attire to compliment your style and wishes.
  • Mail in signed marriage license.
  • A beautiful keepsake certificate, and a copy of your ceremony, including readings.
  • Follow up call after the ceremony.

I can also attend a rehearsal if necessary, and offer a number of other services to enhance the meaning of your ceremony.

If you're like most people, you'll have only a few public ceremonial occasions during the course of your life. I encourage you to commemorate them in a way that is inspiring, nurturing, and deeply meaningful.

Platinum Package Wedding Ceremony:  $550.00
    SPECIAL - Weddings scheduled from November 1, 2008 thru March 15, 2009 
                                                ONLY $425.00

Platinum Package Baby Blessing:  $300.00

Platinum Package Renewal of Vows: 
$300.00

Elopement, Private + Non Formal Ceremony:  $200.00
($120.00
in my Elk Grove Village home office or within a 5 mile radius of my office)
You can still have a romantic, memorable wedding ceremony without the planning and costs.  Choose from a scripted Civil or Spiritual based ceremony.  Approximately 10 minutes long.  Includes the exchange of vows and giving & receiving of your rings.   This type of ceremony also includes the signing and mailing of your marriage license, and a keepsake certificate suitable for framing.

NOTE:  If you would like to add the unity candle ceremony, rose presentation to the parents, blending of sand, or any other specific tradition to your Elopement/Non-Formal Ceremony, the cost would be $250.00 outside of Elk Grove Village, or $170.00 within a 5 mile radius of my office in Elk Grove Village.

Other Services:

Rehearsal:  $100.00  Approximately 1 Hour

Microphone & Speakers for Ceremony Use:  $50.00

Travel Fees: 
There are no additional travel charges in Cook, Lake, Dupage, Will, Kane & McHenry Counties.  Travel fees may apply to counties not listed above.
 

 

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