Pastor Rich

About

Friend and Pastor to Chicago area Brides & Grooms, with 20 Years experience leading Congregations and conducting creative Wedding Celebrations! Current appointment: Liturgy & Worship Consultant in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. BA from Northwestern University, Masters of Divinity from Trinity Divinity School, Deerfield, IL. Pastor Rich has joyfully united hundreds of happy couples in marriage!

Frequently Asked Questions about Officiant

What officiant services do you provide?

Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Single Religion Ceremony

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Hindu, Muslim

Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?

Yes

Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?

I will perform your Ceremony in the location you desire

What is your attire for the ceremony?

I always wear a Coat and Tie or collar

Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?

flexibility is my goal

Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?

I encourage couples to write their own vows, if they wish

Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?

I offer a list of options and encourage additional research

How long are your ceremonies?

15-20 minutes

Do you require that premarital counseling be done?

The Planning Meeting covers this

Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?

Rehearsals are encouraged

Do you supply a sound system?

I can supply a Sound System, but prefer to use the DJ's system