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Trouble finding an officiant

chloetutorchloetutor
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in Texas-Austin
Who knew this would be so difficult? I've contacted Sam Riccobene per recommendations from this board, but I can't get him to respond to my emails.  We had an appointment lined up with Larry Todd (and were really excited about it) but he realized he was double booked when we were driving to the appointment. 

Any other recommendations? Looking for cheap, laid back, nonjudgemental (we live together...shocker!) and able to perform a Methodist wedding.  Emphasis on the cheap. :) Thanks ladies! Y'all are always a huge help!
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  • dapo2004dapo2004
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    edited December 2011
    Judge Jon Wisser is really nice. He may be worth looking into.
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  • karenchris2009karenchris2009 member
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    edited December 2011
    We are using Joe Calovic. He's $200. Cheapest and nicest that we found.

    We are living together too, and he was very open and non-judgemental!

    http://www.wedding-clergy.com/
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  • atlanticatlantic member
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    edited December 2011
    How odd that Sam hasn't replied! 

    I've heard great things about Sarah de la Fuente (who works with Sam).

    Have you tried Mike Rinehardt?
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  • rjpaulsenrjpaulsen
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    edited December 2011

    Michael Boles was our officiant.  Very laid back (even had the audience giggle a few times at the ceremony) -- definitely kept things lighthearted.  He can be reached at michaelsweddings@gmail.com

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  • lgurnielgurnie member
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    edited December 2011
    I highly recommend Sarah de la Fuente.  She does work with Sam.  I had initially contacted him for our wedding, but when he wanted to charge us extra for travelling to Barr Mansion, we found Sarah.  She is super cool, kinda funky, and really wonderful.  We had a non-spiritual ceremony, but she is an ordained minister at a church and I'm sure she can do what you need.  I am so happy we had Sarah...our ceremony really reflected our relationship.  She didn't judge us one bit...we lived together for FIVE years before getting married...she actually recommended that we walk down the aisle together...and it was the best thing we could have done...she just knew.  Anyway, good luck!!!!
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  • henderstraushenderstraus member
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    edited December 2011
    Rev. Bonnie Connor. She did our 9.12.09 ceremony and was fantastic. She was a great help at customizing our ceremony. I cannot say enough good things about her. Her husband also does wedding ceremonies.

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  • chloetutorchloetutor
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    edited December 2011
    Sam finally got back to me to let me know that he'll be on vacation the date of our wedding.  Thanks for the reccs! I for sure check into these!
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