What is the starting price for your wedding services?
Knots of Love by Linda has a starting price of $600 for a full wedding ceremony.
What is the typical price for your wedding services?
The price for a wedding service begins at $600, plus travel fee if over 30 miles away from officiant’s home in Huntingtown, Maryland.
What is the typical price for an elopement?
The price for an elopement is $300, plus travel if over 30 miles away from officiant’s home in Huntingtown, Maryland.
Is a ceremony rehearsal included in the contract?
A rehearsal is not included in the ceremony contract.
What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?
The rehearsal fee is $150, plus travel if over 30 miles away from officiant’s home in Huntingtown, Maryland.
How many weddings have you performed?
80+
Who are you ordained with?
Officiant Linda is ordained through Universal Life Church Ministries and American Marriage Ministries.
In which states are you licensed?
Officiant Linda is licensed to officiate ceremonies in Maryland and District of Columbia.
What does a wedding ceremony officiant do?
The wedding ceremony officiant’s primary duty is to make the wedding official by fulfilling the requirements set forth by the marriage laws in the state in which the couple is being married. This includes witnessing the couple deliberately give their consent to the marriage and signing the marriage license. The officiant also writes the ceremony. A priest functions as a wedding officiant and uses the same ceremony from the prayerbook over and over again. A judge will use the same civil ceremony over and over again. A wedding officiant can have a few ceremonies they really like and are comfortable performing and just change the names out. Officiant Linda will customize every ceremony and personalize it to reflect the couple getting married and the love they share.
Who signs the marriage certificate?
The wedding ceremony officiant completes and signs the marriage license the day of the ceremony. This gives the title “Officiant.” A marriage is “officially” legal when the officiant signs the document and mails it back to the courthouse that issued it to be filed. In order to be legally married and have the legal rights and privileges of marriage, a couple needs to have a marriage license. The marriage license is issued by the state/county the couple will be married in.
**Maryland – license may be issued no more than 6 months before the ceremony and no less than 2 days (48 hrs) before the ceremony
District of Columbia – no restrictions – license may be obtained day of the ceremony and has no expiration
What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?
Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal (extra charge)
Vow Renewal
Civil Union
Religious
Secular
Elopements (reduced fee)
Do you perform same-sex marriages?
Officiant Linda will, and has, officited same-sex marriages.
Will you allow pictures to be taken during the ceremony?
Picture taking is absolutely allowed!
Are officiants allowed to take tips
Officiant Linda gladly accepts tips.
On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?
Wedding ceremonies usually 30 mins or less.
Can we include our children in the ceremony?
Children are very much welcom to be included in the wedding ceremony.
When is my final payment due?
Officiant Linda requires final payment 2 weeks before the ceremony date.
Do you charge travel fees?
Officiant Linda charges $75 if the venue is between 31 and 60 miles from her home in Huntingtown, Maryland; $125 if the venue is between 61 miles and 90 miles from her home in Huntingtown, Maryland; it is at the descretion of the officiant to perform a ceremony farther than 90 miles, where at that time a price will be discussed.
How do we book you?
Booking with Knots of Love by Linda is simple. After the initial consultation and your acceptance of the contract, you may sign and reserve your date/time.
What if I have to change my start time or wedding date?
Changing your start time or wedding date is allowed if the officiant is given a 21 day notice and is available for the adjusted start time or ceremony date.
We’re already legally married. Can you still perform a ceremony?
Officiant Linda may perform a ceremony if you are already legally married. The couple will only have to provide the officiant with a signed and dated marriage certificate.
We want to get married, but don’t want to do a big wedding, or just go to the courthouse. What are our options?
Officiant Linda has officiated ceremonies on the beach, in a restaurnt, in a park, and in someone’s backyard. Many of these locations charge no or minimal fees. Make sure you check to see if you need a permit to use a facility for the ceremony.
Do you stay for the reception?
Officiant Linda will stay at the reception to give the blessing before dinner if requested, but most times the officiant leaves after the ceremony.
How can we move forward with booking Knots of Love by Linda for our wedding?
Go to the Contact Page in Knots of Love by Linda website to request more information.
What if I have another question you haven’t answered here?
Officiant Linda will answer all questions during the initial consultation.
It is the policy and commitment of Knots of Love by Linda that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.