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Cost of officiant??

lotsoffireflieslotsoffireflies
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in Rhode Island
I know it varies, but just wondering how much people are paying for a half hour or so ceremony?  Thanks!
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    HeatherR45HeatherR45 member
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    I'm paying $100 for my JP, but I'm getting married in Mass and the rates they charge are set by the state.
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    shaina925shaina925 member
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    The few people I called were around 300 dollars or so.
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    shaina925shaina925 member
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    I think that amount is crazy high for such a short ceremony!  Speaking of officiants, we need to find ours very soon... the wedding is this Sept!
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    essence27essence27 member
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    edited March 2012
    I am using Perter Rosedale and his fee is $150 at a location of your choice or $100 to have the ceremony in his office in Providence, RI. I'm having my ceremony at Prospect Park something very intimate. Hope this helps
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    bells24412bells24412
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    We are having a catholic ceremony in a church and we are paying 400.00
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    URIsweetheartsURIsweethearts
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    catholic ceremony here too - we were told 200-300
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    lotsoffireflieslotsoffireflies
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    WOW I was quoted 1000!! I knew it was ridiculous but I wasn't sure just How ridiculous it was. Thanks ladies!
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    lkm001lkm001
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    We hired a very reputable interfaith Reverend out of MA for our outdoor ceremony in Newport. He charges $650, which I think is a bit steep but he was the most professional out of all the people I interviewed and our personalities really clicked which I think is so important. I hate to spend so much money on such a short part of the wedding, but the ceremony really is the most important and your officiant can make or break the whole thing, so I think he's worth it! Good luck!
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    SosteadilygoSosteadilygo
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    We hired an interfaith minister out of Charlestown and are paying 600. I really hate spending that much, but like PPs said, our personalities matched and I really want to remember the ceremony.
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    amhill87amhill87 member
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    we are paying 300 for a JOP in the bristol area.
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