Pricing

Weddings that I officiate run the gamut from a simple elopement with a couple of witnesses to grand, formal affairs with a couple of hundred guests. Officiants' duties usually expand in direct proportion to the extent of the wedding ceremony.

Therefore in order to compensate myself fairly for time taken away from my other work, there is a spread in what is costs for me to officiate weddings.  $250 for a simple elopement wedding in the town of Jackson - to $650 for weddings with one or two prior meetings with the couple to create a personalized service, and my presence at a rehearsal.  The following tariff is a guideline for wedding ceremonies held in Jackson. Larger, traditional (Grand) weddings with more complex ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and numerous guests may take longer and therefore incur extra fees at $75 / hr.

Elopements and ‘small’ weddings are without structure, entourages etc. ‘Grand’ weddings are more structured affairs with entourages, bridesmaids, grooms, ring-bearers, music - and so on.

Pricing guidelines

Elopement in Jackson. Short, unrehearsed, simple ceremony  -
2 participants and 2 wintesses.                                                     $250  
Elopement in GTNP. Short, unrehearsed, simple ceremony  -
2 participants and 2 wintesses.                                       $300 - $350
Small Wedding in Jackson        $300
Small Wedding in GTNP. With standard ceremony (chosen from a
selection of ten) and vows. Immediate family / friends. $300 - $350
Grand Wedding in Jackson $350
Grand Wedding in GTNP                     $350 - $400


Notes on ceremonies and fees:

Grand Teton National Park is 42 miles long which, with summer traffic, can take 1 - 2 hours to drive. Therefore my fees for weddings differ within the park depending on location. A final price will be quoted once the questionnaire has been submitted

A personalized ceremony is written by the couple, with help from the officiant and usually reference to ceremonies gleaned from many resources on wedding readings, vows etc. A personalized ceremony can be 100% original, or an amalgamation of preferred parts of other ceremonies. Personalized Ceremonies may also contain rituals such as ribbon-tying, butterfly release, wine ceremony, unity candle and others. Personalized ceremonies will require at least one visit with the couple from me - more elaborate ones with rituals will require two - and rehearsal is recommended.

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Travel Time Guidelines from Jackson:                                                

  • Teton Village                                                   30 mins

  • Gondola Summit                                             45 mins

  • Schwabacher's Landing                                   45 mins

  • Moran/ Grand Teton Lodge                            1 hr.

  • Wilson                                                             30 mins

  • Yellowstone Park / Flagg Ranch                      75 mins

  • Yellowstone Park / Old Faithful                      3 hr.