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Simple Special Wedding Ceremony for Elopements and City Hall

Travels to You 1-500 guests 1 - 12 hours Officiants Officiants
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Google
5.0 stars
41 reviews
Yelp
5.0 stars
51 reviews

Description

Short, sweet, legal, and still genuinely yours. This special tier brings a five star elopement officiant from a San Francisco, California team to your simple celebration: a ceremony of five to twenty minutes, chosen from a script library and planned in a focused half-hour consultation.

Included With This Package

  • A thirty-minute ceremony planning consultation, held virtually
  • A selection of ceremonies to choose from
  • Officiating the ceremony
  • Solemnizing the marriage

Built for Simple Celebrations

  • Living-room elopements with just the two of you and a witness
  • Civil ceremonies and courthouse weddings kept warm and personal
  • Small celebrations where the vows matter more than the production

Great for a wedding of any size, from intimate elopements to ballroom nuptials, when your goal is to keep it simple. The ceremony lengths run from five to twenty minutes, the planning takes one focused conversation, and the moment still lands, because the wedding officiant holding it does this for a living. Reviewers have kept this team at a perfect 5.0 star rating, across 51 reviews on one major review platform and 41 on another.

A Team That Serves Every Couple

A woman-owned San Francisco studio that proudly serves all couples, with a team of officiants and weekday, weekend, and walk-in options to match how you are marrying.

Where We Work

Based in San Francisco, California, serving the city and the surrounding area; walk-in ceremonies are also offered at the marriage bureau for couples on the simplest path.

Good to Know

  • Weekend, weekday, and walk-in options carry different pricing; booking confirms your exact quote
  • Want a longer or more personal ceremony? The Ready Made and Made to Measure tiers add tailoring and detail
  • A friend officiating instead? Professional coaching is available separately

Five to Twenty Minutes, Fully Counted

A short ceremony is still the moment you get married, and it deserves an officiant who treats it that way. The half-hour consultation settles the script, the timing, and the legal details; on the day, the words are delivered with care, the marriage is solemnized properly, and the two of you walk out married, with the whole afternoon still ahead of you.

Questions Couples Ask

  • Are consultations really virtual? Yes, every planning conversation happens by video, which keeps scheduling easy no matter where you live before the wedding
  • Do you serve all couples? Proudly, yes; ceremonies here are written and delivered for every couple, every family, and every tradition
  • How does weekend versus weekday pricing work? Each tier publishes both rates, and your booking confirms the exact quote for your date before you commit

The Planning Timeline

Booking secures your date with the team. The consultations follow at your pace, the ceremony takes its final shape comfortably before the wedding week, and the days right before your celebration stay calm. Couples in the reviews describe the same arc again and again: easy scheduling, clear communication, and a ceremony that felt like the strongest part of the day.

Choosing the Right Wedding Officiant

Couples comparing any wedding officiant weigh three things: the warmth of the person at the front of the room, whether the words will sound like them, and how easy the planning will feel. The reviews here answer all three, and the tier ladder simply sets how much of your wedding ceremony officiant experience is written from scratch versus tailored from proven scripts.

Who Chooses This Tier

Eloping couples on a meaningful budget; partners marrying quickly for life logistics who still want the moment honored; small families gathering in a living room or at the marriage bureau. Simple is the point, and the reviews show simple done with full care. Witnesses can be arranged into the plan during the consultation, photos fit naturally around the short ceremony, and the paperwork is handled with the same care as the vows themselves, so nothing about the day feels rushed even when the ceremony is brief by design.

Simple weddings book on short timelines, and this tier is built for exactly that. Send your date and where you are marrying, and you will have an answer and a consultation slot quickly.

About You

Ordination Type:Online Ordination
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Officiant Type
Ordained MinisterCelebrant
Ceremony Styles
ReligiousSecularInterfaithCivilElopementVow Renewal
Languages Spoken
English

Ceremony Capabilities

Available Add-Ons

Custom Ceremony Script
Vow Writing Assistance
Ceremony Writing Approach:Traditional Script
Indoor / Outdoor:Both Indoor & Outdoor
Full Ceremony Coordination Elopement Specialist
Ceremony Rituals & Elements
Readings & PoemsRing Warming
Ceremony Length Options
30 minutes45 minutes

Planning And Prep

What's Included

Planning Meetings Included
Meeting Format
In-PersonVirtual (Zoom/Phone)Phone Call

Legal And Compliance

What's Included

Marriage License Filing
States/Regions Authorized:California
Legally Authorized to Marry

Weekly Availability

Monday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Ceremony Ceremony
  • Marriage License Marriage License

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Secure & Trusted Bookings

Every event is verified for quality, so you can book with peace of mind.

Travels to Customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: Concord, CA

Cancellation Policy

Strict

  • Full refund: Up to 30 days before
  • 50% refund: 15-30 days before
  • No Refund: Within 15 days

Rules

Booking Rules

  • A non refundable booking deposit is collected at contract signing to confirm the date and reserve the team.
  • Booking requests inside the standard lead time window are accepted subject to availability and may incur a rush surcharge.
  • Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are eligible for the deposit to be applied to a rescheduled date within 12 months when availability allows.
  • Service is included within a 50 mile radius of the operating base. Travel outside that radius is quoted transparently during the consultation.
  • We carry general liability insurance and can share a certificate with venues that require it.
  • Final guest count and event scope adjustments are accepted up to 14 days before the event date.
  • Vendor coordination is handled directly between the ceremony officiating service and your planner or venue contact.
  • Inclement weather contingencies for outdoor events are discussed during the planning conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are vendors vetted and insured?

Yes. All vendors are carefully vetted for professionalism, reliability, and quality of service. Where applicable, vendors carry appropriate insurance and can provide documentation upon request.

What exactly is included in this package?

Each package clearly lists what's included in the overview of the listing such as duration, guest minimum, staffing, equipment, venue (if applicable), setup, and cleanup. You can also add additional services like catering, bartender, DJ, decor, rentals, AV, or transportation during booking.

Is this event private?

Yes. All Events in Minutes packages are private unless clearly stated otherwise. Your group will not be mixed with other guests.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Pricing is fully transparent. Before checkout, you'll see: Base package price, Guest count pricing, Optional add-ons, Service fee, and Taxes (if required). There are no surprise charges after booking. You get exactly what you are promised in the listing overview.

Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

What happens after you book?

You'll receive instant confirmation. The vendor then reviews your booking and approves, coordinates final logistics, and assists with add-ons or adjustments. One of our team members stays involved to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Each package displays its cancellation window before booking. Rescheduling is often possible depending on notice. We aim to be flexible when adjustments are reasonable and communicated in advance.

Can this event take place at our office or chosen venue?

Many services can travel to your office or preferred venue. It is marked as 'Travels to You'. When applicable, select 'Travels to You' during booking in the filter. Please check building restrictions (alcohol, cooking, sound levels, etc.) and insurance requirements in advance. Most vendors can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) if needed.

Is the date and time available?

Yes. If you can select a date and complete checkout with instant booking packages, the package is available. Some packages have request to book and vendors need to check and respond. In the rare case of a vendor emergency, Events in Minutes will provide a comparable replacement or offer a full refund. Your booking is protected.

Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Anniversary, Reunion, Holiday Party, Wedding, Engagement, Milestone Celebration

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