Basic terms of service:
Initial consultations are free of charge. Once you decide to work with Harborlight Weddings, all ceremony packages include post-booking consultation by phone/videoconference to plan your ceremony (available in person for all but the Elopement package); follow-up text, email, and phone contacts to finalize ceremony details; the preparation and filing of all necessary civil marriage paperwork; and a keepsake digital copy of your final ceremony script (a high-end paper version is also provided as part of the Signature package).
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book your ceremony date, with the balance due 3 days before your ceremony. All fees and payment terms will be spelled out in a Services Agreement that is provided for your review following our initial consultation, and finalized when you book your date.
Clients are responsible for all planning, permits, and fees for ceremony venue; any desired support technology (e.g., wireless microphones); photo/videography; and any other supplies or services.
Small wedding discounts are available: 10% off a Custom Simple or Custom Formal Package for weddings of fewer than 40 guests; or 15% off the Signature package for weddings of fewer than 50 guests.
A 10% discount is available to friends and family of past Harborlight Weddings clients, and to pre-K through 12 educators, social services professionals, first responders, and military service members or veterans.
For weddings outside the five boroughs of New York City, additional charges apply for travel and reasonable accommodations expenses (if necessary). Additional travel charges are: $75 (0-15 driving miles from midtown NYC); $100 (16-25 miles); $150 (26-35 miles); $200 (36-45 miles); $250 and above (46 driving miles or more from midtown NYC).
Additional options:
Pre-wedding discernment sessions: meet with your officiant in person for coaching and personal guidance as you prepare to get married | $100 for each 50-minute session.
Attendance at wedding rehearsal (usually scheduled the evening before, alternate dates can be negotiated) | $175 (*a rehearsal is included in the Signature Package without additional charge).
Additional in-person planning consultations (beyond those included in the applicable ceremony package) | $75 per 30-minute session.
Commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, and other personalized ceremonies or services are also available at negotiable rates.
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