Jeffrey R. Petersen is a licensed wedding officiant (minister) performing customized ceremonies throughout Northern Illinois (IL), including DeKalb, Kane, duPage, Cook, Ogle, Winnebago, Lee, Boone, McHenry, Will, Kendall, and LaSalle Counties, (from west of Rockford to Chicago).
“Essential”
$150
Traditional wedding ceremony includes readings, vows and ring exchange, typically lasting up to 10 minutes, for the Bride and Groom and up to 4 guests.
Additional fees might apply for weddings outside of DeKalb County.
“Classic” $250
Tasteful wedding ceremony that is up to 30 minutes long, and fully customizeable, including readings, wedding vows & ring exchanges, unity ceremony,
and a rehearsal on the same day as the wedding (where possible). Includes email and telephone discussions and guidance on customization, such as for wedding ceremony readings, wedding music, wedding vows, unity ceremonies and other special Wedding Ceremony Elements.
Also includes one in-person meeting within DeKalb County, or at a reasonable middle point. Ceremony Coordinator available (add $50).
Additional fees might apply for weddings
outside of DeKalb County.
"Timeless" $325
Elaborate wedding ceremony that is up to 45 minutes long and fully customizable. Includes keepsake wedding certificate, souvenir copy of wedding ceremony,
readings, wedding vows & ring exchanges, unity ceremonies, a rehearsal on the same day as the wedding (where possible), and email
and telephone discussions, research and guidance on customization (such as for wedding ceremony readings, wedding music, wedding vows, unity ceremonies and other special Wedding Ceremony Elements). Also includes in-person meeting within DeKalb County, or one
in-person meeting at a middle point between Dekalb County and the wedding ceremony site in all other instances. Wedding Ceremony Coordinator available upon request.
Additional fees might apply for weddings
outside of DeKalb County.
Vow Renewal $200
This tasteful vow renewal ceremony is a wonderful way to celebrate your lives together and futures to come. It is up to 20 minutes long and fully customizable;
we will help you to tailor the ceremony to include your family and special friends, and to include remembrances of special times together. The
result is not only a reiteration of your love, but also a commemoration of the family and friends that have grown with you through the years. Includes readings, vows, ring exchanges,
unity ceremonies or other special elements that involves and/or remembers family and friends, email and telephone discussions and guidance on
customization. Includes one in-person meeting within DeKalb County, or at a reasonable middle point. Note: no marriage license is needed.
Additional fees might apply for weddings
outside of DeKalb County.
Travel and Time Fees, and other Expenses
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