This agreement outlines the terms and services provided by Michael Thurmond, a licensed faith-based wedding officiant in the State of Georgia, and the couple listed below. Please review the details carefully and complete all required fields to secure your date.

Wedding Officiant Package – $600 Flat Rate
This package includes the following:

A personalized, faith-based wedding ceremony

Two pre-marital sessions to support your relationship and walk through your ceremony wishes together

Rehearsal attendance (in-person or virtual depending on schedule & location)

Use of branded ceremony script options tailored to your prefrences

Final check-in the week of your wedding to review details, pray together, and offer support

A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining $400 balance is due 7 days before the ceremony. Payment may be made via PayPal or check (details provided upon submission).

Travel Policy
The standard $600 rate includes weddings located in North Georgia.

For ceremonies beyond this region, an additional flat travel fee may be applied based on distance and availability. Exact pricing will be discussed at the time of booking.

For destination weddings (requiring air travel), the couple agrees to provide and cover:

• Round-trip airfare
• Hotel accommodations
• Local transportation (rental car, Uber, etc.)

Michael also requires one guest to travel with him to assist with travel logistics and support. All destination travel details must be confirmed and approved at least 30 days prior to the ceremony.

Cancellation & Rescheduling
A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to secure your date. This deposit is applied to your total balance.

If the couple cancels the ceremony for any reason, the deposit will not be refunded. Cancellations made within 7 days of the ceremony are non-refundable in full unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If the wedding is rescheduled, Michael will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the new date. If unavailable, this agreement may be canceled, and any balance paid (excluding the deposit) will be refunded.

Marriage License & Legal Disclaimer

 

Marriage License & Legal Responsibility
The couple is responsible for obtaining a valid marriage license from the appropriate county office and bringing it to the ceremony. The officiant, Michael Thurmond, will complete the officiant section of the license using his legal full name (no titles) and list his title as “Minister”.
He is ordained through the Universal Life Church Ministries, and when required, will list his church address as:
6439 Hagen Creek Ct, Lula, GA 30554

Michael will ensure all required signatures are collected at the ceremony and will review the license for accuracy. Any issues arising from a missing or incorrectly completed license are not the responsibility of the officiant.

The officiant will retain a personal record of the marriage for legal reference but is not required to submit anything to the state beyond completing the marriage license.

Important Note:
Michael Thurmond is an ordained minister, not a licensed therapist or licensed counselor. He does not provide clinical counseling or legal services.

Agreement to Terms

By signing below, both partners agree to the services, expectations, and policies outlined in this agreement. This form serves as a formal contract between the Clients and Michael Thurmond (Officiant).

All details will be confirmed via email once submitted.

After submitting this form, you’ll be redirected to our secure online deposit page.

You may choose to pay your $200 deposit via PayPal at that time — or simply close the page if you prefer to mail a check or pay later.

Your wedding date is not considered reserved until the deposit is received. Full instructions will be emailed after submission.